No More Grandbabies for Me ~ Yet!

@DianneN (247186)
United States
October 22, 2017 1:12pm CST
My son and his beautiful bride are leaving for their 19 day honeymoon to China and Indonesia on November 2. They received Hepatitis A, typhoid, malaria, flu, and other immunizations. Unfortunately, where they are traveling, they must not touch or pet any animal, including fox bats, monkeys, cats, or dogs. They were given a high grade mosquito repellent due to the risk of getting a mosquito bite resulting in the Zika virus. As soon as my son mentioned the Zika virus, I knew what he would tell me next. He and his wife were told to wait three months once they returned home before trying to become pregnant. I fully agree, but am still a little chagrined.
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• United States
22 Oct 17
Oh I see Dianne, so because of the high risk of Zika, they will have to delay things for a while. I would be a bit worried and yes I can understand your feelings about it. There, there Dianne. Blessings on them as they travel.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
Thanks for understanding, OT. They were planning on starting a family on their honeymoon, unbeknownst to me. That alone thrilled me, but I'm glad they will wait, Zika virus or not, I was thinking that scuba diving and running around so much couldn't be too good either.
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• United States
22 Oct 17
@DianneN It will be glorious when the new grandchild does happen Dianne
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
@TiarasOceanView Oh, goodness! I can't wait!!!!!!!
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• United States
22 Oct 17
The Zika virus is such a scary thing for people who are pregnant or want to become pregnant. I worried over my son's wife when they announced they were pregnant. They had been to Jamaica on a belated honeymoon just a month prior to the announcement. Later tests proved that she and the baby are okay.
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• United States
22 Oct 17
@DianneN she was tested and everything looks good. I still worry though. I have worrying down to a science.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
@ElusiveButterfly I'm the same, but it's in my blood. I'm a Jewish mother.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
Yes, the Zika virus is an epidemic. Last year, cases were reported in Florida. We mothers worry, and rightly so. I hope your DIL was tested and was fine!
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• Pamplona, Spain
22 Oct 17
Zika virus is terrible and very glad that they are getting all the protection that they need. Three months is not such a long time really. Its well worth taking the precautions just in case.
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• Pamplona, Spain
23 Oct 17
@DianneN It will happen do not worry about that. Another Ice Star of the future who knows? Here is to that.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 My son told me that all his kids would be able to do is play stickball on their driveway. Lol! Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
They are pretty literate about that, and taking all the precautions they can. We all want a healthy little baby, even if we all have to wait longer for it.
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 17
How sad that they can't pet dogs or cats.
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 17
Well that does it, I stickin to the good ole USA @DianneN ........ as if I had a choice, right
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
@rebelann Trust me, you wouldn't have wanted to pet those adorable stray and homeless cats.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
They can't take the chance of a scratch or bite. I didn't even touch the stray cats in Turkey.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
22 Oct 17
Haha Naughty Dianne. Give the young couple a chance they have only just got wed! Good grief I would want some fun before having a family! They are young! Good luck to them when they do want to try!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
22 Oct 17
@DianneN It is so much better when they are not your own firstly you can dote on them then when you have had your fill you can give them back! LOL I bet they are mega excited about the honeymoon. What a wonderful choice of places to visit!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
@garymarsh6 You are right about the grandbabies, Gary. They do take a lot out of us. lol. The kids are more excited about their honeymoon than they were about the wedding. Thank you so much!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
They are the ones who want to start a family, Gary. I insist I have no say in that department.
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@JudyEv (340037)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Oct 17
Three months isn't very long really. Hopefully it will go by in a heartbeat.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
It really isn't, but I'd rather wait as long as necessary. Better safe than sorry.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
23 Oct 17
I think they'd want even longer than 3 months to just enjoy being a couple before bringing children into the mix. There's a part of me that wishes I had waited longer before having kids... then again, they're growing up fast and I'm still young, so I will have my time after they've grown up!
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• United States
25 Oct 17
@DianneN Yeah.. been busy.. band and work and band and work, and soccer and plays. Soccer is over now, band is over this weekend, 2 plays coming up next month.. but then we'll have other things to keep us busy. Well, 3 months isn't too long to wait, I mean once you have the kid you have it forever so they can definitely wait 3 months..
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
Nice to see you! They are ready for kids.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
23 Oct 17
I can appreciate your concern. Any particular reasons for choosing those places for their honeymoon?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
23 Oct 17
@DianneN Great! I hope all works out well for them and try to be patient waiting for more grandchildren.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
Yes. We had been to Hong Kong and loved it. His wife wanted to stay in the hotel some TV housewives stayed in. My son and his wife are both scuba divers and snorklers. Finally, they both love history and visiting sites, temples, etc. They haven't been to Asia, but have been to Europe individually and together several times, and Mexico, the Caribbean, and Montreal! It's our gift to them, so we told them to choose somewhere not a hop, skip, and a jump away.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
@1hopefulman Thank you! I'll try.
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@allknowing (136461)
• India
23 Oct 17
Couldn't they have chosen a safer place so that they could give you a grandchild in 9 months? (lol)
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@allknowing (136461)
• India
23 Oct 17
@DianneN You better supervise the whole process
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
That's where they had their hearts set on going. They had no idea at the time they'd want to start a family so soon. I can wait the extra three months, but not one day more!! lol
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
@allknowing Lol!!! No way!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Oct 17
So, that's how it is. Well, three months will quickly pass by. Besides, they should just enjoy their honeymoon.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
24 Oct 17
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Oct 17
I'm sure that would help them enjoy their honeymoon. lol
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Oct 17
Oh Dianne - don't be so impatient , there's plenty of time for them -lol.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Oct 17
@DianneN Yes there is!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
But not for me!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
@jaboUK They are old enough and ready enough.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Oct 17
Yes, that is so scary that so many precautions have to be taken, Dianne. I hope they enjoy their honeymoon. Hopefully those three months after will fly by.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
24 Oct 17
@DianneN and so then you might receive some very good news while you are in Florida.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Nov 17
@bluesa From your lips to you know whose ears!!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
It is scary. We had to get all kinds of shots and meds before we went to third world countries. Better safe than sorry. Thank you! They are so excited about the honeymoon, especially Hong Kong and Wakatobi. I'll be in Florida when their three months is up!
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Oct 17
With all they can't do and the immunizations they received, I hope they have a good honeymoon.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
I'm sure they will. They are both looking forward to this dream come true.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Oct 17
@DianneN From what you posted about their honeymoon a while back, it is something to look forward to.
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
22 Oct 17
At least they are planning to be pregnant after that months of waiting. Well, you just have to be patience.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
I'm so ecstatic. Patience isn't one of my virtues, but I will bide my time on pins and needles!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Oct 17
@thelme55 Thank you!
@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
22 Oct 17
@DianneN I know. I can understand
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
23 Oct 17
It definitely does make sense for them to wait. But who knows? You may have another on the way before you know it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
I'm so hoping for at least one more. Hopefully, soon!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Oct 17
in time, you will be a proud grandma again.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
Fingers crossed!!!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 Oct 17
Sensible decision
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Oct 17
Thanks. I thought so, too.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
23 Oct 17
A pity about not being able to touch animals. Except for that Fox bat. You couldn't pay me to get close to that... scared of bats
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
They look like tiny foxes, but I wouldn't touch it either. Lots of stray animals are filled with ticks, fleas, or diseases that no one wants. They can pet their own cats when they return. lol
@Kandae11 (55036)
23 Oct 17
Patience, patience - all in good time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Oct 17
Lol! I'm not known for my pati
@YrNemo (20255)
23 Oct 17
Never heard of Zika virus until today. I wonder about the rate of birth defect in those two countries...
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Oct 17
Zika virus is very serious, especially for pregnant women and those who want to become pregnant.
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@YrNemo (20255)
24 Oct 17
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