Son of a....../Edit to add a little something

I don't push the mommy button because I can take it.   Trust me, I don't sugar coat anything either. 

You supporting your hospitals (and mine) policy doesn't infringe anything upon me.  You pointing out that you are excited that my hospital has instituted such a policy while I'm upset about it just makes you a ***** 

And yeah, common sense would have me keeping my kids home if they were sick and going to be running all over the damn hospital.  That's not the case.   Trust me, I'm not trying to intentionally get my kids sick with the swine flu, but I'm not locking my family in the house until the mass panic is over.  

It's a terrible ass kicking illness, but what does me being afraid of it accomplish?  Nothing. 

name calling really?

I never said I was happy you were in a bad position.  that isn't something i'd ever say.

I think there are too many hormones running around here.  maybe that is part of why I'm rarely bothering with this section any more.

call me what you want.  At least I never went there.

Well kudos to you for not saying what you are thinking.   You don't sugar coat anything and neither do I.  

And you think that I'm hormonal?  What the hell tipped you off?  Could it be that I'm pregnant?  Well color me shocked!  

And P.S.  I'm okay if you want to call me a *****  It wouldn't be the first time and I'm sure it's not going to be the last.  

not my style but thanks for the permission.

Get out of here and go to the R & R board where your kind of attitude is welcome! 

wtf?

R&R board is a ****fest and I stay clear of that.

I said one thing about supporting a policy that I hope my hospital has and I'm the bad guy??

whoa ladies.  you are toooo much. ha ha ha.

No no no I agree with you! I don't know why you are getting so much greif about your response! I'm pretty sure I replied to the previous poster - Sara S. but it appears like it may have went to you. I just think some ladies on here love to start drama for no reason and that makes the newbies a little standoffish. I see this kind of stuff on the R&R board not on here! I don't think you were being mean by your response what so ever! And I agree w/ what you said. I understand the policy but I also understand why people are upset by it.

-Ashlie

oh ok. sorry about that.

lol

I just figured it was to me since it all seemed to be.  thanks for letting me know.

I understand why so many are upset and I feel for them on that. I do.  I'm just glad I had already decided how my children will meet their sibling and it will be at home, always was going to be.  so this new policy will only benefit me from having unwanted or unneeded visitors and germies.

So if someone has an opinion, it can't be stated here? Only on R&R? That's nuts. I don't have a say on either side of this because truly, I agree with both and am not in the postion of either of these ladies having to give birth under these rules.

But opposing opinions shouldn't be "taboo". It's a public forum. With many people from all walks of life. So there is bound to be difference of opinions.

Wow is correct. Wow you would call someone thoughtless for their opinion.

To the OP, I feel very bad for you that you are stuck in such a terrible situation. I hope you can find a way to make everything work out for you and I hope the little one stays on schedule so your parents can make it there on time or you can find an alternate just-in-case plan.

As for the policy, I actually like it. I am not terrified of the H1N1 and I too believe that everyone is overreacting and the hysteria is overdone. But at the same time, that does not mean we should ignore simple precautionary tactics that could reduce exposure. I understand everyone wants siblings to meet in the hospital (I may not have my own child yet but my nephews are like my own) but I also understand the ban. Children are a breeding zone for illness (not that adults aren't because some definitely are) but kids just seem to be able to carry around more. They do not yet understand the importance of washing their hands frequently, covering every one of their coughs and sneezes, and even doing those things into their sleeves or a tissue rather than their hands. They just share things easier. At the same time, I think 18 is a little steep and should be more like 14-15.