Your hospital visitors?

by **Madison-Beinginduced1029** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:39 pm

In my state I live in, the hospital's have limited the visitors to only 2 visitors your whole stay at the hospital...and you cant switch out visitor's,... because there gonna give you a wristband to wear and also you have to tell them your visitors RIGHT when you go into the labor and delivery floor and your husband/significant other counts as one, aand so today I spent the day on the phone with my sister and also my mom crying about how I would have to choose between my mom, my dad, or my sister and so I decided it will just be me and my husband only in the hospital and no visitors at all, and so I just want to know what your take on this is?

It's because of the swine flu and all so that they can protect you and your new baby, which is a good idea, but people want there families to come and visit at the same time right.

I'm in the state of utah, and so I would call and get info on your states hospital your delivering at and make sure this isnt the same case.

by **AedricAlvindue32010576** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:43 pm

I can see both points, but it would suck not to have your family there.

by **28wkswithbabygirl** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:44 pm

damn! i hope that doesnt happen here..i have family coming from different states..and my mom is one of them :/ im worried now

by **Jill642405** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:45 pm

Let's be rational here. . . your baby isn't going anywhere, he/she is here to stay. There is plenty of time for visitors once you are discharged and go home. Let them visit you there and not risk the health of dozens of other families.

Hospitals are trying to protect you, not punish you. They understand it's difficult on new families, but really, dealing with the flu in a newborn is much more difficult on new families than visitor restrictions for two days.

by **redondobeachBaby24212010192** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:45 pm

I've heard about this too and it kind of bothers me since I have my husband and my 6 year old son that would want to see the baby and then there is my mom too. I'm not sure if my hospital is doing this yet or if they even will since I'll be giving birth (c-section) in april. Maybe by then this whole thing will have blown over.

I agree with Jill...It bothers me but if my hospital does it I know it's in the best interests of the patients. I mean I wouldn't want to be exposed to other peoples visitors if they were sick and contagious.

by **Doodlestuff090** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:46 pm

You are only going to be in the hospital a day or two. Have your Mom as your person.

by **DueMay162010My1stbaby130** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:47 pm

Thats awful..I thought you could only have 2 people in the delivery room and not switch out? I guess it varies hospital to hospital..Ive just never heard of that. Usually you can have 2 people (or more if its a private room) and have people switch out so they can see the baby..I would call to double check because that makes no sense

Hmm now that I think about it, with it being flu season I guess its best..but I would think they would trust adults to know if they should/shouldnt be in the hospital because they have something contagious!

by **25wkswith2** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:47 pm

Not here in NYC!

That sux!

by **Imjustansweringyourquestion231** on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:53 pm

Aww that is really harsh on the restrictions!
I live in New Zealand and the only restrictions we have are that any one who has cold or flu symptoms cannot visit.

We were talking about who to have at the hospital, and rather than making it a set decision and asking them to be there from the time we arrive, ive just spoken to the people I want there (my brother and sis n law as my parents have passed away and my closest friend) and just asked that they be ready for a phone call at any time round the due date and I need them to be there. Otherwise its just going to be the two of us and my fiances mum.

by **Adoringmy4037** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:51 am

I agree it sucks... I know last year they had a NO visitor policy at the hospital I am delivering at... I am not sure what it is this time, I need to call now!!! I know some of you are saying it isn't a big deal, but for siblings, it sure IS a big deal... my 7 year old and 5 year old twins are counting down the days until the baby comes... now my 17 month old doesn't know the difference so that wouldn't matter but when you are talking about older siblings! And I know with my 17 month old, my son was 5.5 and the twins were 3.5 and we didn't let them wonder the hallways... they simply came in my room and that was all...
I completely support a questionnaire about illnesses and what not, and hopefully no one would lie, but really they are going into your room and leaving, most other babies and moms are in their room, I've had 2 c-sections and I have had to get out of bed and walk around, but only once did I ever see another mom in the hallway and she didn't have her baby....
But really what can you do? I personally would have your mother... she gave you life and it means more to them then it does a dad or sister... both of who would understand if you picked your mom!!!
Good luck!

Your hospital visitors?