Hey Wise Ones,
 
The illness thing is something I can speak to directly. I am a  serious 
asthmatic and not only fear passing on any germs I might be carrying but  fear the 
germs indicative of hospital visits. My conclusion to this dilemma has  been 
to wear surgical grade masks for the last three years. I calmly enter the  
hospital with the mask on, enter the mom's room, remove the mask at the door,  
explain the situation and put my mask back. I have never had a mom who refuses  
me entrance. Most are touched by my concern for the well being of themselves 
and  their babies and are appreciative of the fact that I am smart enough to 
take  care of myself. I will say that I have had the fun playing Zorro with one 3 
year  old nursling who was hospitalized and scared stiff and have played peek 
 with younger folk and 2 masks. I try to be creative and to ALWAYS make sure 
that  moms and babes can see me smiling with my eyes as well as my face. This 
masking  method has gotten me through 3 years of visits with no cross 
contaminations. Now  if I could only convince my teen not to bring home germs from 
school I'd be  healthy all winter! : ) Hope this helps. 
 
I do understand that masking is rare in this country(USA) but  is common in 
most other countries. I bow to our European and Asian sisters and  their superb 
common sense.
 
Peace,

Maggie Payne

Mom of Andrew (17), Nicholas (8 turning 9 in  7 days), and Princess Gillian 
(7),
Husband Matthew (13yrs.)
La  Leche League Leader ([log in to unmask])


Dream Now so that your  children learn to Dream for tomorrow!

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