WWYD regarding your child's travel

[FallingApart]

Hello,

 

We have just recently completed our IVIG and had fabulous results from it. We have had 27 days of what a normal family must feel like because it has been 27 days since we did our IVIG. Our DD is coming back to us and life is becoming enjoyable.

 

DH's father has terminal brain cancer and lives on the opposite coast from us. He just received bad results from his latest brain scan and we are waiting to hear how dire they are. However, the cancer is terminal and we have been told that he has 1 year. My husband is going to go visit his family for Labor day and my PANDAS daughter- age 3 1/2, REALLY wants to go.

 

Since we have only had 27 days of a normal family life, I am absolutely terrified to let her go. I feel like we are sending her into an abyss of geographical germs on the plane and in the airports that she will travel through. I am still rational enough to know that this is a bit extreme to freak out that much. But part of me thinks that by keeping her here, she is exposed only to local germs rather than so many different geographical germs by traveling coast to coast.

 

Can you guys weigh in and tell me what you would do? THe situation is dire on either side. FIL is a wonderful person and DD would provide a nice change of pace for the bad news they have just received. But I also don't want to undo all the hard work we have just accomplished. Ugh!!!

 

Thanks!!

[ShaesMom]

Falling Apart-

 

So sorry to hear that your FIL is not doing well. I understand your concerns about your daughter not becoming ill again as so many of us have sent our kids back to school recently. IMO-I think you need to give your daughter a chance to say her goodbyes to her Grandfather and him the opportunity to see his Granddaughter one last time. Those are memories that she will never be able to replace.

 

I think there are some steps to help cut back on the possibilty of infection. Obviously you can have her wear a mask and gloves. Hand sanitizer would be a must. I would try to arrange the flight during one of the least busiest times of the day/week. Is it possible to get a direct flight? You could pack your own snacks. I'm sure others can offer some additional good ideas.

 

So glad to hear that she has continued to do well!!

[thereishope]

Does her dad want her to go? I hate saying it, but if your father in law knows what has been happening to his grand daughter, he may not want her to go. Can you somehow find out his wishes? As for travelling, cotanct the airline, tell them you have a daughter with a compromised immune system and they may be able to give you some info too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello,

 

We have just recently completed our IVIG and had fabulous results from it. We have had 27 days of what a normal family must feel like because it has been 27 days since we did our IVIG. Our DD is coming back to us and life is becoming enjoyable.

 

DH's father has terminal brain cancer and lives on the opposite coast from us. He just received bad results from his latest brain scan and we are waiting to hear how dire they are. However, the cancer is terminal and we have been told that he has 1 year. My husband is going to go visit his family for Labor day and my PANDAS daughter- age 3 1/2, REALLY wants to go.

 

Since we have only had 27 days of a normal family life, I am absolutely terrified to let her go. I feel like we are sending her into an abyss of geographical germs on the plane and in the airports that she will travel through. I am still rational enough to know that this is a bit extreme to freak out that much. But part of me thinks that by keeping her here, she is exposed only to local germs rather than so many different geographical germs by traveling coast to coast.

 

Can you guys weigh in and tell me what you would do? THe situation is dire on either side. FIL is a wonderful person and DD would provide a nice change of pace for the bad news they have just received. But I also don't want to undo all the hard work we have just accomplished. Ugh!!!

 

Thanks!!