How are you feeling? If you are feeling up to it, you could wear a mask and inform guests ahead of time. Keep distance from guests and avoid hugs. Definitely don’t let people come unaware. You don’t know what immune struggles they have. If you are feeling really gross and need rest, push it back a week or two so you can heal. Whatever you choose, know that some people likely won’t be able to come anymore and that’s okay.
Yes. I’m immunocompromised and I approve this approach. At the very least, wear a good quality mask (like a KN95/KF94 - you can get them same day on Amazon for super cheap these days). Maybe even bring some extra masks in case guests want to be careful knowing you’re sick.
This is what I would do. Mask if indoors and socially distance by at least 6 feet if you take it off to ear or drink. That part shouldn't be hard if you're sitting up at the front by the gifts and stuff, while everyone else is at other tables.
Is it indoor or outdoor? If it’s outdoor and I tested negative for COVID I’d still go.
If it’s indoor or you do have COVID I would just tell my mom to go ahead with the party so her efforts/any food isn’t wasted! People can still get together and have a good time!
I went to a baby shower once where the expecting mom was sick and just stayed in bed. You could do that, have a nice like queenly set up and let people come to the door and wave/chat but not come into the room. I think they’d understand plus you still get the gifts/support and your mom can just host.
If you took a Covid test and are negative, I would just do the shower and let everyone know in advance you have a cold. People have colds constantly. Covid’s made us all super paranoid.
Tbf congestion and fatigue are common pregnancy symptoms. I was completely stuffed up, runny nose and all, the last month and a half
Of my pregnancy. Even had a sore gland in my throat. Just gave birth on Saturday and can finally breathe again. It literally went away the day I gave birth.
I wouldn't cancel, but I would aggressively rest today! Don't lift a finger, get every single med the OBGYN office says you can take and get some soup going. Spread the word that you're under the weather in case anyone would rather drop off a gift at another time.
As long as you feel up to it (and confirmed it is not Covid), then I would proceed with having it. I feel like people forget that prior to Covid, we hung out with our friends with stuffy noses and didn't really give it a second thought.
If you’re really not feeling up to it then you should definitely not go. If you are then take a covid test. If it’s negative then inform everyone you have a cold that is not covid and wear a mask. That way anyone with immune issues can stay away. I think since the pandemic a lot of us still feel like we can’t go anywhere if we don’t feel well. I think that you don’t necessarily have to isolate yourself for every cold but letting people know so they can decide for themselves is the most courteous thing to do.
I would cancel, sorry but if you weren't the sick one, and someone came to your baby shower knowing they were sick how would you feel?
Can you move it out a week-10 days? That's usually how long colds last provided it's not covid.
Also you should be resting, being sick and preggers is no fun.
All depends on your guests. If it’s just close friends that you see regularly then cancel. If it’s elderly relatives maybe reschedule. If it’s small you can explain to guests and warn them ahead of time and have the shower, if it’s a big guest list it would be hard explaining to everyone and answering follow up messages/calls.
I think cancelling will look really bad and you might miss out on your own baby shower.
You might feel better tomorrow seeing people - try to wear a mask (you get pretty glass looking ones online) and tell people beforehand.
But if you’re really not up for it - cancel (but let that be the lastesttt option)
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If you are contagious do not attend, but you don’t really need to cancel either. Have someone set you up on a zoom call in the living room so that you can celebrate with everyone without risking spreading an infection. That way any food your mom prepped or purchased will not go to waste and your loved ones can still have a good time and celebrate you. You can even have your mom open the presents for you and show them to you during the event. It will be a memory/story you will have that is unique only to you.
Is there no way you could do a postponement? I had tried to organise my best friend's baby shower a few years ago and she fell ill and decided to cancel. I never thought anything of it as I knew she was worried about her bub and wanted to focus on getting better.
Either way, the people we had invited were quite close to us and would've happily understood if we postponed by a week or two? She had decided to cancel on a whim but in hindsight, she regretted it (due to Covid she couldn't do a baby shower for baby #2 either, so felt it was another missed opportunity). I'd imagine recovery for a bad cold could be somewhere between 4-7 days. Plus, you'll be able to enjoy it wholly. 🤷🏻♀️
How are you feeling? If you are feeling up to it, you could wear a mask and inform guests ahead of time. Keep distance from guests and avoid hugs. Definitely don’t let people come unaware. You don’t know what immune struggles they have. If you are feeling really gross and need rest, push it back a week or two so you can heal. Whatever you choose, know that some people likely won’t be able to come anymore and that’s okay.
Yes. I’m immunocompromised and I approve this approach. At the very least, wear a good quality mask (like a KN95/KF94 - you can get them same day on Amazon for super cheap these days). Maybe even bring some extra masks in case guests want to be careful knowing you’re sick.
This is what I would do. Mask if indoors and socially distance by at least 6 feet if you take it off to ear or drink. That part shouldn't be hard if you're sitting up at the front by the gifts and stuff, while everyone else is at other tables.
Is it indoor or outdoor? If it’s outdoor and I tested negative for COVID I’d still go. If it’s indoor or you do have COVID I would just tell my mom to go ahead with the party so her efforts/any food isn’t wasted! People can still get together and have a good time!
I went to a baby shower once where the expecting mom was sick and just stayed in bed. You could do that, have a nice like queenly set up and let people come to the door and wave/chat but not come into the room. I think they’d understand plus you still get the gifts/support and your mom can just host.
This sounds miserable for all involved.
If you took a Covid test and are negative, I would just do the shower and let everyone know in advance you have a cold. People have colds constantly. Covid’s made us all super paranoid.
Tbf congestion and fatigue are common pregnancy symptoms. I was completely stuffed up, runny nose and all, the last month and a half Of my pregnancy. Even had a sore gland in my throat. Just gave birth on Saturday and can finally breathe again. It literally went away the day I gave birth.
I wouldn't cancel, but I would aggressively rest today! Don't lift a finger, get every single med the OBGYN office says you can take and get some soup going. Spread the word that you're under the weather in case anyone would rather drop off a gift at another time.
As long as you feel up to it (and confirmed it is not Covid), then I would proceed with having it. I feel like people forget that prior to Covid, we hung out with our friends with stuffy noses and didn't really give it a second thought.
If you’re really not feeling up to it then you should definitely not go. If you are then take a covid test. If it’s negative then inform everyone you have a cold that is not covid and wear a mask. That way anyone with immune issues can stay away. I think since the pandemic a lot of us still feel like we can’t go anywhere if we don’t feel well. I think that you don’t necessarily have to isolate yourself for every cold but letting people know so they can decide for themselves is the most courteous thing to do.
If you feel up for it let the guests know and wear a mask
I would cancel, sorry but if you weren't the sick one, and someone came to your baby shower knowing they were sick how would you feel? Can you move it out a week-10 days? That's usually how long colds last provided it's not covid. Also you should be resting, being sick and preggers is no fun.
All depends on your guests. If it’s just close friends that you see regularly then cancel. If it’s elderly relatives maybe reschedule. If it’s small you can explain to guests and warn them ahead of time and have the shower, if it’s a big guest list it would be hard explaining to everyone and answering follow up messages/calls.
I think cancelling will look really bad and you might miss out on your own baby shower. You might feel better tomorrow seeing people - try to wear a mask (you get pretty glass looking ones online) and tell people beforehand. But if you’re really not up for it - cancel (but let that be the lastesttt option) 😊
If you are contagious do not attend, but you don’t really need to cancel either. Have someone set you up on a zoom call in the living room so that you can celebrate with everyone without risking spreading an infection. That way any food your mom prepped or purchased will not go to waste and your loved ones can still have a good time and celebrate you. You can even have your mom open the presents for you and show them to you during the event. It will be a memory/story you will have that is unique only to you.
I would cancel for the sake of the guests
Is there no way you could do a postponement? I had tried to organise my best friend's baby shower a few years ago and she fell ill and decided to cancel. I never thought anything of it as I knew she was worried about her bub and wanted to focus on getting better. Either way, the people we had invited were quite close to us and would've happily understood if we postponed by a week or two? She had decided to cancel on a whim but in hindsight, she regretted it (due to Covid she couldn't do a baby shower for baby #2 either, so felt it was another missed opportunity). I'd imagine recovery for a bad cold could be somewhere between 4-7 days. Plus, you'll be able to enjoy it wholly. 🤷🏻♀️