It’s always nice to hear Customer Service stories with happy endings! :hurray:

I know you trust your midwife, but have you considered seeing an OB-GYN? I realize that others will disagree with me, but if I was having any concerns about a pregnancy, I would want to see a doctor about it. In my case, my doctor was a specialist in high risk pregnancies and he was amazing.

Yes, this. It’s actually very inconsiderate of others to go when you know you are so sick. How could you not be contagious when you’re feeling so terrible and have a 101 degree fever? If I was the person sitting next to you in class, I would not be happy to see you because I wouldn’t want to get sick. And in my case, I would also be especially worried because my dh is immunosuppressed and if I bring your virus home with me, my dh might end up in the hospital. I really hope you stayed home.

I don’t have any info for you, Lexi, but CONGRATULATIONS!!! :party: :party: :party:

Stay home. Even if you aren’t worried about making others sick (which I still think is a big concern,) you could end up making yourself a lot sicker if you go. Also, your resistance is already low, so why risk catching something else?

I wouldn’t eat it. Sorry. :(

I think the difference here is that when you live in a potentially dangerous area, you know where you can safely travel and you know what places to avoid. A first-time vacationer doesn’t know any of that. The vacationer doesn’t know that if she’s safe at her hotel on Main Street and she travels two blocks north, she’ll be fine... but if she travels two blocks south, it’s a dangerous neighborhood and she probably shouldn’t go there. The locals might not need Lanny’s warning, but the average person on this forum who’s planning a vacation to Jamaica would probably really appreciate that he was thoughtful enough to start this thread. It could help her decide how much risk she and her family are willing to take, and if they decide they still want to schedule their trip, reading the warnings may help them as they look for the safest places to stay and the best modes of transportation to and from their hotels or resorts.

Holy cow! How much does that thing weigh??? :svengo:

I think that’s one of the reasons why these horrible, crazy people are able to fly under the radar. Normal people can’t even imagine that stuff like this could possibly be happening, especially in their own seemingly normal, average neighborhoods.

Thank you for posting the warnings, Lanny. I haven’t seen the US government warning, but I did read that both Canada and Britain are warning people to remain at their resorts and only travel to and from the airport in hotel-arranged transportation, while the military tries to crack down on the gang-related violence in the area. Apparently, a state of emergency has been declared in at least one area. I’m glad I don’t know anyone who is there now, or who are planning a trip, because I would be concerned for their safety.

Jos. A. Bank?

I’m so sorry to hear the stories of all the loved ones who won’t be getting well. :crying: Praying for all of you, because I know there’s nothing else I can do, but I want to do something. :grouphug:

I thought someone had died! :eek:

:iagree: I have always been very quick to take my ds to the doctor when he was sick, but the well child visits have always seemed like a complete waste of time to me, too.

Same here. My ds has always been fine with it, and the doctors have never asked me to leave the room.

Hope you’re having a fun birthday today, Chris! :hurray: :party: :party: :party:

Cancel!!!

No advice, Kristen, but I hope they figure out what is going on and that it’s nothing to worry about! :grouphug: Can you see a different specialist for a second opinion?

I remember when that happened and how worried you were. :(

:hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

I’m so happy to hear that you’re feeling so well this quickly!!!

My impression is that Amy started the thread because she was annoyed, but was wondering if others would agree that her feelings were reasonable before she said anything to her dh about it. There is a bit of history here, so I can understand why she might have wanted some reassurance.

I’m glad to hear the interview went well!!!

Others have already explained it better than I could:

Maybe she feels like he doesn’t trust her. That’s an uncomfortable feeling, even though she has nothing to hide. Also, isn’t she entitled to a bit of privacy?