Dealing with the Holidays

[Ratatosk]

I guess my husband is going to ask his mother on Wednesday if she KNOWS if someone isn't feeling well and is going to show up. Because there are a few older relatives with ongoing health issues, possible infections he's had to have a few "come to jesus meetings" with his mom.

The intent has never been to put her in a position where she has to tell someone NOT to come, but to let US know if someone has some health issues, so we can plan ahead. She's a retired RN/nursing instructor who used to work on a TB ward years ago and she of all people should KNOW the difference between "just a cold" and a barking bronchial productive cough.

Add to that a cousin with a couple demon children whom we always have to keep an eye on -- they HIT and play mean games of hide and go seek --- I may start drinking again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

I guess my husband is going to ask his mother on Wednesday if she KNOWS if someone isn't feeling well and is going to show up. Because there are a few older relatives with ongoing health issues, possible infections he's had to have a few "come to jesus meetings" with his mom.

The intent has never been to put her in a position where she has to tell someone NOT to come, but to let US know if someone has some health issues, so we can plan ahead. She's a retired RN/nursing instructor who used to work on a TB ward years ago and she of all people should KNOW the difference between "just a cold" and a barking bronchial productive cough.

Add to that a cousin with a couple demon children whom we always have to keep an eye on -- they HIT and play mean games of hide and go seek --- I may start drinking again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

I guess my husband is going to ask his mother on Wednesday if she KNOWS if someone isn't feeling well and is going to show up. Because there are a few older relatives with ongoing health issues, possible infections he's had to have a few "come to jesus meetings" with his mom.

The intent has never been to put her in a position where she has to tell someone NOT to come, but to let US know if someone has some health issues, so we can plan ahead. She's a retired RN/nursing instructor who used to work on a TB ward years ago and she of all people should KNOW the difference between "just a cold" and a barking bronchial productive cough.

Add to that a cousin with a couple demon children whom we always have to keep an eye on -- they HIT and play mean games of hide and go seek --- I may start drinking again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

I guess my husband is going to ask his mother on Wednesday if she KNOWS if someone isn't feeling well and is going to show up. Because there are a few older relatives with ongoing health issues, possible infections he's had to have a few "come to jesus meetings" with his mom.

The intent has never been to put her in a position where she has to tell someone NOT to come, but to let US know if someone has some health issues, so we can plan ahead. She's a retired RN/nursing instructor who used to work on a TB ward years ago and she of all people should KNOW the difference between "just a cold" and a barking bronchial productive cough.

Add to that a cousin with a couple demon children whom we always have to keep an eye on -- they HIT and play mean games of hide and go seek --- I may start drinking again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

I guess my husband is going to ask his mother on Wednesday if she KNOWS if someone isn't feeling well and is going to show up. Because there are a few older relatives with ongoing health issues, possible infections he's had to have a few "come to jesus meetings" with his mom.
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<br />The intent has never been to put her in a position where she has to tell someone NOT to come, but to let US know if someone has some health issues, so we can plan ahead. She's a retired RN/nursing instructor who used to work on a TB ward years ago and she of all people should KNOW the difference between "just a cold" and a barking bronchial productive cough.
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<br />Add to that a cousin with a couple demon children whom we always have to keep an eye on -- they HIT and play mean games of hide and go seek --- I may start drinking again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[DEES4]

This may sound very mean but I dont go to my husbands family get togethers because every family member smokes....with exception of my husband! Even if they dont smoke while we are there the house is already penetrated in it. I refuse to take my son into that. Of course I always tell my husband he is free to go if he wants to but ds cannot go. So we usually go to my mothers house and then my husband and my older son (17 years old) go to see my husbands mom. I feel really bad about it but I cant help it...its just the way it is! My family is so good about the whole cf thing....none are smokers and if one of the kids has a cold they always call and tell me or my mom...that way I can decide if I want to come or just keep my son at home. They have even offered to stay away so that we can come. It usually has a way of working out. Anyway I cant believe your mil....well try to enjoy the holidays and try not to stress to much.
Carrie
Mom to Daniel, Emily, Ethan, Sawyer(cf)

 

[DEES4]

This may sound very mean but I dont go to my husbands family get togethers because every family member smokes....with exception of my husband! Even if they dont smoke while we are there the house is already penetrated in it. I refuse to take my son into that. Of course I always tell my husband he is free to go if he wants to but ds cannot go. So we usually go to my mothers house and then my husband and my older son (17 years old) go to see my husbands mom. I feel really bad about it but I cant help it...its just the way it is! My family is so good about the whole cf thing....none are smokers and if one of the kids has a cold they always call and tell me or my mom...that way I can decide if I want to come or just keep my son at home. They have even offered to stay away so that we can come. It usually has a way of working out. Anyway I cant believe your mil....well try to enjoy the holidays and try not to stress to much.
Carrie
Mom to Daniel, Emily, Ethan, Sawyer(cf)

 

[DEES4]

This may sound very mean but I dont go to my husbands family get togethers because every family member smokes....with exception of my husband! Even if they dont smoke while we are there the house is already penetrated in it. I refuse to take my son into that. Of course I always tell my husband he is free to go if he wants to but ds cannot go. So we usually go to my mothers house and then my husband and my older son (17 years old) go to see my husbands mom. I feel really bad about it but I cant help it...its just the way it is! My family is so good about the whole cf thing....none are smokers and if one of the kids has a cold they always call and tell me or my mom...that way I can decide if I want to come or just keep my son at home. They have even offered to stay away so that we can come. It usually has a way of working out. Anyway I cant believe your mil....well try to enjoy the holidays and try not to stress to much.
Carrie
Mom to Daniel, Emily, Ethan, Sawyer(cf)

 

[DEES4]

This may sound very mean but I dont go to my husbands family get togethers because every family member smokes....with exception of my husband! Even if they dont smoke while we are there the house is already penetrated in it. I refuse to take my son into that. Of course I always tell my husband he is free to go if he wants to but ds cannot go. So we usually go to my mothers house and then my husband and my older son (17 years old) go to see my husbands mom. I feel really bad about it but I cant help it...its just the way it is! My family is so good about the whole cf thing....none are smokers and if one of the kids has a cold they always call and tell me or my mom...that way I can decide if I want to come or just keep my son at home. They have even offered to stay away so that we can come. It usually has a way of working out. Anyway I cant believe your mil....well try to enjoy the holidays and try not to stress to much.
Carrie
Mom to Daniel, Emily, Ethan, Sawyer(cf)

 

[DEES4]

This may sound very mean but I dont go to my husbands family get togethers because every family member smokes....with exception of my husband! Even if they dont smoke while we are there the house is already penetrated in it. I refuse to take my son into that. Of course I always tell my husband he is free to go if he wants to but ds cannot go. So we usually go to my mothers house and then my husband and my older son (17 years old) go to see my husbands mom. I feel really bad about it but I cant help it...its just the way it is! My family is so good about the whole cf thing....none are smokers and if one of the kids has a cold they always call and tell me or my mom...that way I can decide if I want to come or just keep my son at home. They have even offered to stay away so that we can come. It usually has a way of working out. Anyway I cant believe your mil....well try to enjoy the holidays and try not to stress to much.
<br />Carrie
<br />Mom to Daniel, Emily, Ethan, Sawyer(cf)

 

[Sakem]

My son is 11 and never once have I asked before going to family functions if everyone was well??? Heck the family may be, but the rest of the public he is continually exposed to is not. I do agree with all of you on the smoking issue. I will not take either one of my kids into places where smoking has been. I can't stand the smell myself.

 

[Sakem]

My son is 11 and never once have I asked before going to family functions if everyone was well??? Heck the family may be, but the rest of the public he is continually exposed to is not. I do agree with all of you on the smoking issue. I will not take either one of my kids into places where smoking has been. I can't stand the smell myself.

 

[Sakem]

My son is 11 and never once have I asked before going to family functions if everyone was well??? Heck the family may be, but the rest of the public he is continually exposed to is not. I do agree with all of you on the smoking issue. I will not take either one of my kids into places where smoking has been. I can't stand the smell myself.

 

[Sakem]

My son is 11 and never once have I asked before going to family functions if everyone was well??? Heck the family may be, but the rest of the public he is continually exposed to is not. I do agree with all of you on the smoking issue. I will not take either one of my kids into places where smoking has been. I can't stand the smell myself.

 

[Sakem]

My son is 11 and never once have I asked before going to family functions if everyone was well??? Heck the family may be, but the rest of the public he is continually exposed to is not. I do agree with all of you on the smoking issue. I will not take either one of my kids into places where smoking has been. I can't stand the smell myself.

 

[DEES4]

Sakem...I just try to avoid situations where I KNOW someone is sick...I agree they are exposed to things in public and there is nothing that can be done about that...but if I know that his cousins are sick and coughing than I would rather stay home than have him go and play all day with sick kids!!
Carrie

 

[DEES4]

Sakem...I just try to avoid situations where I KNOW someone is sick...I agree they are exposed to things in public and there is nothing that can be done about that...but if I know that his cousins are sick and coughing than I would rather stay home than have him go and play all day with sick kids!!
Carrie

 

[DEES4]

Sakem...I just try to avoid situations where I KNOW someone is sick...I agree they are exposed to things in public and there is nothing that can be done about that...but if I know that his cousins are sick and coughing than I would rather stay home than have him go and play all day with sick kids!!
Carrie

 

[DEES4]

Sakem...I just try to avoid situations where I KNOW someone is sick...I agree they are exposed to things in public and there is nothing that can be done about that...but if I know that his cousins are sick and coughing than I would rather stay home than have him go and play all day with sick kids!!
Carrie

 

[DEES4]

Sakem...I just try to avoid situations where I KNOW someone is sick...I agree they are exposed to things in public and there is nothing that can be done about that...but if I know that his cousins are sick and coughing than I would rather stay home than have him go and play all day with sick kids!!
<br />Carrie