Pneumonia Yes it was so WORTH IT!
just got out of the hospital after a small two day stay with pneumonia and I feel it was worth having it again. Finally on Jan 18th our little family was able together for our Holiday Celebration. All made it, knowing the grandchildren had snotty noses and my new Son in law was feeling some ear pain and congestion, but timing was timing. Drove and stayed with them a few days (5hr one way) and loved on those little babies as much as grandma could. The little Butterfly kisses from the 3 and 5 yr old were so worth getting wore out and coming down with the pnuemonia just for those little reasons. Yes I would do it again, Would YOU?
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For you, I can understand your perspective. But for me, that would be a big no. I had pneumonia in 2021 and it put me in ICU for a week. It also caused me to have bleeding lungs that required a surgical procedure. It took almost a year to completely recover. So, for me, no. One of the big reasons is I live just 5 houses away from my grandsons and see them several times a week. You, on the other hand, live 5 hours away. A major difference. I totally understand the love of grandchildren. Mine are 5 and 1 1/2. Both are a joy to be around. It is a lot easier for me to not go to get togethers because I can see my family at any time. You do not have that luxury. If you feel it is worth it to you, then that is all that matters. Take care and God Bless.
Well said, - your analysis is extremely practical and worthwhile. While I, too, understand 's point of view, I am in your camp. My only granddaughter lives a mere 17 minutes away and we see her and my daughter and her husband quite regularly.
I might feel differently if they didn't live so close - one more thing (for me) to be grateful for!
With my own various comorbidities, I make every effort to avoid colds, and upper respiratory conditions of any kind. So far, it has been working well in my household.
Warm regards to you, Dminor!
Leon (site moderator COPD.net),
I am in the same boat as you Leon. I avoid any kind of respiratory infections at all costs. I agree with everything you said in your post. My oldest daughter lives 2 hours away. I see her a few times a year. But we got to do for our own health first. It is the only way to assure we stay healthy enough to live out our years in relative peace and happiness. Take care Leon!
Hi dltld, and thanks for sharing this with the community. I answered your question (indirectly), in my response to . I tagged you there, too, so you would see it.
I am glad this all worked out for you, because there is nothing quite like a grandchild for a grandparent! It is beyond compare for all of us who are fortunate enough to have grandchildren.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
This is a great question and story. It reminds me of great deal of what we all went through during the worst of the pandemic -- the awful decision of who to associate with in your "bubble." My grandmother had cancer and we chose to stick together. She didn't want to spend the last years of her life without her family. So I would go to see her and wore my mask and sat far away. She was one of the first to be eligible for the shot and ultimately she never did get covid. The sacrifice for me was that I did not get to see most of my friends or extended relatives. But it was worth it for us. Grandma passed about a year ago and I am definitely glad for the extra time we had. Everyone has to choose for themselves what they think is best. I am glad you find so much joy in your grands. Just do the best you can, wash your hands and try to stay well! -Melissa, copd.net team
