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 Crazy Doggy Mommy
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | Long story short my mom has the stomach flu or norovirus per her dr. but was not "tested" Since monday she's had symptoms and I live with her and have yet to get sick- as I'm aware 24-48hrs is the incubation time.
I am to leave for FL on Mon. with non refunable tix traveling with my prego best friend- My drs office thinks its fine as I show no symptoms and have been keeping good hygiene.
Her dr.'s office told her its a horrible idea and the virus particles are shed 2 weeks after and I could have it although I'm not having any symptoms. My issue here is I will be losing out on $400 worth of tix for something I Do Not have please help me I'm literally in tears and fighting with my germophobe best friend. I understand shes 34 weeks prego and concerned but I'm not sure its quite as deadly as shes thinking? |
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 The Vaccinator
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | Your friend is going to get on an airplane with a hundred + people who may or may not have who knows what virus and spend several hours with those people yet she is worried about you? Oh my. I'd be much more worried about who was sitting behind me or in front of me on the airplane what was on those flip down trays on the airplane. When I travel I use cleansing wipes to wipe down the tray on the airplane seat and anything and everything else on the airplane I *might* touch as well as watch out when sitting in or touching those chairs in the waiting area in the airport. Eeeeewwwww. ICKY. I think she is worrying way too much about you.... For all she knows, Typhoid Mary could be on that airplane flight with you. (By the way, I am very surprised she is flying at 34 weeks.)
Edited by Delta Cowgirl 2014-02-27 5:55 PM
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Crazy Doggy Mommy
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | Delta Cowgirl - 2014-02-27 5:54 PM Your friend is going to get on an airplane with a hundred + people who may or may not have who knows what virus and spend several hours with those people yet she is worried about you? Oh my. I'd be much more worried about who was sitting behind me or in front of me on the airplane what was on those flip down trays on the airplane. When I travel I use cleansing wipes to wipe down the tray on the airplane seat and anything and everything else on the airplane I *might* touch as well as watch out when sitting in or touching those chairs in the waiting area in the airport. Eeeeewwwww. ICKY. I think she is worrying way too much about you.... For all she knows, Typhoid Mary could be on that airplane flight with you. (By the way, I am very surprised she is flying at 34 weeks.)
yeah her dr. told her until 35 weeks which is when she will be back.... I'm just so distraught over this She is my very best friend in the world but not when shes acting this way... I just dont think I'm wrong when I'm not sick... plus the way its spread is through vomit and fecal matter |
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Location: ND | 'stomache flu' can be from a variety of virus' not just noro......either way, if she's that worried about contracting 'stomach flu', she shouldn't be checking in, standing in line for screening, waiting at a gate, dealing with tickets and hands, using any handrail, touching any seat, or door, or sink on an airplane, deplaning, picking up luggage, moving through crowds to bathroom...........and then flying back........
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The Advice Guru
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| FirstFirewater - 2014-02-27 5:36 PM
Long story short my mom has the stomach flu or norovirus per her dr. but was not "tested" Since monday she's had symptoms and I live with her and have yet to get sick- as I'm aware 24-48hrs is the incubation time.
I am to leave for FL on Mon. with non refunable tix traveling with my prego best friend- My drs office thinks its fine as I show no symptoms and have been keeping good hygiene.
Her dr.'s office told her its a horrible idea and the virus particles are shed 2 weeks after and I could have it although I'm not having any symptoms. My issue here is I will be losing out on $400 worth of tix for something I Do Not have please help me I'm literally in tears and fighting with my germophobe best friend. I understand shes 34 weeks prego and concerned but I'm not sure its quite as deadly as shes thinking?
With the norovirus, I would like to see the research her doctor is referring to, as a nurse one must only be 48 hours symptom free before returning to work |
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Crazy Doggy Mommy
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | This is what she texted me after she spoke with the nurse.
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Always Off Topic
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Location: ND | FirstFirewater - 2014-02-27 6:13 PM This is what she texted me after she spoke with the nurse. you've already learned enough of what you need to know on this thread to make your decision .......
as such, no matter what the retarded OB office says, you are not in a serious medical pickle....only a crazy pregnant friend pickle...
Edited by dhdqhllc 2014-02-27 6:42 PM
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Crazy Doggy Mommy
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | Thank you all so very much for helping me not to feel so bad unfortunately I'm still going and it may not be enjoyable but oh well. I spent the money I better catch some UV rays... It's sincerely scary how pregnancy can make you so crazy  |
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 Nothing Comes Easy
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Location: Texas | I don't get it. She's worried about you getting her sick, but she is going to walk through an airport and get on a plane with several other people? My old boss didn't call the air control things on planes pneumonia nozzles for nothing.
Wash your hands, stay a few feet from her and go have fun! |
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Location: Memphis, TN | Heck tell her not to go if she's that worried about germs. Sounds to me like she needs to lock herself in a room with a can of Lysol and bottle of hand sanitizer for the next 4-5 weeks. I'm sure it's mostly stemming from hormones This far into it she's mentally and emotionally preparing to be a protective momma. Just bring her back down to reality with the risk she is taking in general traveling. Also the big reason doctors consider stomach bugs dangerous is the dehydration from getting sick. It's not necessarily the bug itself from what I understand. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | If she is so paranoid she shouldn't have planned this vacation period. If anyone stays home it should be her. |
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Crazy Doggy Mommy
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | I tried to tell her since she got insurance on her flight not knowing if she was able to go being so far along she should stay but she wont cancel because we are afterall going to her parents home lol! They are like family to me I guess I'm just going to plan on going until her parents say I'm not welcome? |
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Crazy Doggy Mommy
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | Stride - 2014-02-27 6:57 PM I don't get it. She's worried about you getting her sick, but she is going to walk through an airport and get on a plane with several other people? My old boss didn't call the air control things on planes pneumonia nozzles for nothing.
Wash your hands, stay a few feet from her and go have fun!
Yep shes worried about me because her doctor told her I probably already have it although I have absolutely NO symptoms! |
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Always Off Topic
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Location: ND | FirstFirewater - 2014-02-27 7:04 PM Stride - 2014-02-27 6:57 PM I don't get it. She's worried about you getting her sick, but she is going to walk through an airport and get on a plane with several other people? My old boss didn't call the air control things on planes pneumonia nozzles for nothing.
Wash your hands, stay a few feet from her and go have fun! Yep shes worried about me because her doctor told her I probably already have it although I have absolutely NO symptoms!
bring along some fake vomit for the flight....... |
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Location: Right Where I'm Meant To Be :) | Oh hockey sticks! When I was that pregnant with my first son, I flew to Chicago to be in an Oprah taping (before she was pro-obama). Rode in a crazy cabs and walked numerous blocks. Germs were the last thing I was worried about, I had better things to enjoy like Bon Jovi AND Matthew McConaughey being there!!!! Germs sherms/ pregnant schmegnant, you only live once!! Tell your friend to stay home, if she's that worried she's not gonna be any fun anyways :) |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | dhdqhllc - 2014-02-27 6:07 PM
'stomache flu' can be from a variety of virus' not just noro......either way, if she's that worried about contracting 'stomach flu', she shouldn't be checking in, standing in line for screening, waiting at a gate, dealing with tickets and hands, using any handrail, touching any seat, or door, or sink on an airplane, deplaning, picking up luggage, moving through crowds to bathroom...........and then flying back........
i think you see my point.........
Totally agree with this. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | FirstFirewater - 2014-02-27 7:04 PM
Stride - 2014-02-27 6:57 PM I don't get it. She's worried about you getting her sick, but she is going to walk through an airport and get on a plane with several other people? My old boss didn't call the air control things on planes pneumonia nozzles for nothing.
Wash your hands, stay a few feet from her and go have fun!
Yep shes worried about me because her doctor told her I probably already have it although I have absolutely NO symptoms!
Her doc's comment was a little sloppy, in my opinion. |
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Crazy Doggy Mommy
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | HotbearLVR - 2014-02-27 7:37 PM
FirstFirewater - 2014-02-27 7:04 PM
Stride - 2014-02-27 6:57 PM I don't get it. She's worried about you getting her sick, but she is going to walk through an airport and get on a plane with several other people? My old boss didn't call the air control things on planes pneumonia nozzles for nothing.
Wash your hands, stay a few feet from her and go have fun!
Yep shes worried about me because her doctor told her I probably already have it although I have absolutely NO symptoms!
Her doc's comment was a little sloppy, in my opinion.
I agree her dr.also Didn't explain how the virus is shed she just said how badly it's shed. Her husband just called me saying she's just as upset as me and he hates us fighting he said she wants me to try and get insurance which they won't give me when my flights on Monday. |
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 Living in Denial and Loving it
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Location: minnesota | Tell her to wash her hands! Hands down number one way to prevent the spread of germs.
It really is just that simple. Ever wonder why nurses spend hours upon hours around sick people and never get sick.... We wash our hands, a lot. :) |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | FirstFirewater - 2014-02-27 7:51 PM HotbearLVR - 2014-02-27 7:37 PM FirstFirewater - 2014-02-27 7:04 PM Stride - 2014-02-27 6:57 PM I don't get it. She's worried about you getting her sick, but she is going to walk through an airport and get on a plane with several other people? My old boss didn't call the air control things on planes pneumonia nozzles for nothing.
Wash your hands, stay a few feet from her and go have fun! Yep shes worried about me because her doctor told her I probably already have it although I have absolutely NO symptoms! Her doc's comment was a little sloppy, in my opinion. I agree her dr.also Didn't explain how the virus is shed she just said how badly it's shed. Her husband just called me saying she's just as upset as me and he hates us fighting he said she wants me to try and get insurance which they won't give me when my flights on Monday.
You have four more days to make up your mind....If you are not showing any symptoms on Monday, I would hop on that flight. If you have symptoms by then you won't WANT to get on the flight. She has just as much chance of catching something from the hundreds of OTHER people she will be around. I think she is being a little selfish. |
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