Worried

[soul-123]

Christening August scared to go am I mad or is this normal behaviour its my gorgeous grandchild .

[sassy59]

You’re not mad soul-123 as it is scary. How many people are expected to attend the christening? Is it being held in a church? Places need to be ventilated and you could wear a mask perhaps.

I’m sure you’d hate to miss your grandchild’s christening but have to be cautious. Can you speak to baby’s parents and say how you feel?

I hope you can work something out. Xxxx

[Bluenotes]

No your not mad , we have to be careful , I think your family would know you are vulnerable and act appropriately. Talk to them and say how you feel , 🤗🤗

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

You certainly aren't mad, we have to be cautious about these things with the health issues we have. Have a chat to your family tell them your concerns and sk how they feel about it. Please let us know what you decide have a good night and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[MELNEL]

There is nothing wrong to be cautious, it's a complete normal behaviour for all of us.Just speak to your family if there have made certain changes regarding to your health, and if it would be safe for you to attend.

It would be sad if there don't think about you in this kind of moment.

Take care and I hope that you can attend 🌺🌺🌺

[O2Trees]

Personally I have no intention of going indoors for the foreseeable, no matter what Johnson says. You are wise to be cautious and your family should surely understand. Maybe you could stand further away if it's inside a church - try and get your family to think it through with you and don't be apologetic - you have nothing to apologise for! Crossing fingers you can get this sorted.

[ledge]

It is normal to feel anxious especially if you have been sheilding throughout this pandemic. Just because restrictions are lifted you well know the virus hasn't gone way...so...have a word with your family ... can you suggest all attendees have a covid test on the day if possible?? Would that help allay your fears.Wear a mask. Take sanitizer . Distance.. i am sure you know the drill.

Most people are under standing if you explain.. the fact that you are on this site suggests that you are probably a vulnerable person and that should ve respected you have travelled a long and bumpy road so far and we aren't at the end if this journey yet as far as this pandemic is concerned.

What ever your ultimate decision on the day enjoy your new grandchild x

[soul-123]

Thank you for your replies my concern is I use a nebulizer as well and have lost my confidence in going out.Will speak to my daughter x

[B0xermad]

Hi you have have every right to be worried and it makes you more self aware to protect yourself, but enjoy the christening regardless. I was worried last week about an award ceremony but I was surprised to see precautions were taken so we all felt safe .

[Aingeful]

I understand this so well.I have a family get together to go to on August 15th and am worrying too. However, I can't stop living! I have been double vaxxed and a lot of people who will be there have been too. I will be there,taking whatever precautions I can.

[helenlw7]

My nephew is getting married today and I’m not going - it’s too risky.

[Alberta56]

You must take into account how bad the epidemic is in the part of the country where the Christening will be. I hope arrangements can be made to let you attend safely. It's hard going out into the big wide world again after so long in isolation, but this is a special event. Good luck, whatever you decide.

[Walkwalkwalk]

I hope that your chat with your daughter is reassuring and you can take part feeling as relaxed as possible. It’s is not being abnormal, to be concerned, it is just being sensible. Enjoy, whatever you decide will be what is right for you and your family.

[MoyB]

How scared you need to be should be in proportion to the level of risk. Are you able to suss it out and know that you can avoid being in close proximity to lots of different people who may have travelled from different areas? If not, then it may be better to stay at home and hear all about it later.

Otherwise, if the gathering is going to be small and local and you can distance yourself sufficiently as you feel you need, then you may be able to go and enjoy the occasion.

Either way, if you're worried (even if you may not need to be) then do what feels comfortable for you.

If it helps to know this, we are aiming to celebrate our anniversary (delayed from last year) in September. We will re-invite all the people who were invited for last year BUT we will be telling them all that, whilst we really would like them to come if they can, they must only do so if they feel comfortable about coming and there will be no offence taken if some (or many) drop out. If we end up with no takers, so be it! We'll have dinner for two! Lol! Seriously, I would expect the organisors of any family event to be taking the same line - you can't expect people to come if they are genuinely worried about getting COVID, especially if they have underlying health problems as we have.

Better that you keep well and can enjoy your gorgeous grandchild as they grow! They will want you to be around for as long as you can. xx Moy

PS Maybe someone could Zoom or Facetime the christening to you and you have your hugs in private later on.