Would you take baby with you to hospice?

[halfpint]

My grandmother was moved to hospice yesterday and isn't expected to live much longer. I'd like to go and see her today, but would need to take B. Is that a bad idea? I'd wear him, and he's usually pretty quiet...but I guess there's potential for germs and for him to get fussy in what's supposed to be a quiet, peaceful place.

[CloudBee]

Yes. And I also have no problems taking my baby into a hospital.

[soozy87]

Yes, I would.

[Deleted]

Yes, hospice is actually much nicer than most hospital wards. Very visitor fruendly and not as many patients in the wing. I'm sorry about your grandma.

[hilwithonelary]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother.

I would take him. I doubt it's as germy as a hospital since there are fewer patients (who I would guess are not there because of communicable disease).

Even if he did make a fuss, I don't think it would bother anyone.

[kershnic]

Yes.

[marie3246]

I'm so sorry. I would take A for sure. My grandfather passed away before she was born, but if he was still at hospice I was planning on taking her.

[starlily]

Yes, although I would check first if there may be any age restrictions. I know a month or two ago, many hospitals were banning any visitors under 14 due to a flu outbreak in our area.

[teatimefor2]

Yes, hospices are actually much nicer than hospitals. Little ones can also bring a lot of joy. A baby crying means like goes on.

[halfpint]

Thanks so much. I wanted him to be there, but then started second-guessing if it was a good idea.

[statlerwaldorf]

I would. I wouldn't worry about germs. Most places that ban kids aren't doing it to protect the kids from germs. They are doing it to protect their patients from the germs kids can bring in.

[mandapanda18]

I did. It was a tough decision, and one of the doctors scolded me but i wore him and kept him covered until we got to my grandfahers room.

[halfpint]

I took him and I'm glad I did. Grandma had no idea we were there (or at least didn't seem to), but I'm glad I got a chance to see her. If nothing else, it was comforting to have B with me. Thanks for the feedback!

[VillainV]

I'm so sorry for your grandma. I would bring LO to a hospice, as long as they said it was okay. Old people love babies, and it brings a lot of joy.

[sookie]

I'm late to answer, but I'm glad you took him. I 100% would have as well, though I understand why you second guessed yourself on it. I'm glad you both got to spend some time with her.

[Deleted]

I have and will probably have to do it again.
I took DD when my grandmother was dying and made her last few days happy. The germ factor was far outweighed by that.

[Brie]

I'm so sorry to hear your grandma's not doing well. Hospice care is amazing, and I hope she goes peacefully. Big hugs.

[tevagirl]

We took my DD to see my grandpa both in the nursing home and hospice. There was a big group of us there the day before he died. Grandpa wanted us all to be there, he actually wanted us all to be there when he passed.


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[gogadgetgo]

I'm so sorry about your grandmother. I'm glad you decided to take him.

[imojoebunny]

Sorry about your grandmother. I took DD to see my MIL in hospice. She was older, about 16 months. It was set up for children to visit, had a playroom. The rooms even had little patios you could go outside onto.

[spk926]

I'm sorry about your grandma.

Yes I would. I took DD multiple times a week last year when FIL was in hospice. The nurses and others loved having her there!

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[mellymel]

I'm sorry about your grandma. I'm glad you took the baby.

DS was a newborn at the end of my Dad's life, and bringing him to the hospital brought my Dad a lot of joy.