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re: Unexpected situation for a future first time grandfather

Posted on 7/19/26 at 8:31 pm to
Posted by WhiteMandingo
Member since Jan 2016
8094 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 8:31 pm to
1st time mom is worried about everything.
My wife washed the babies crib and bassinet atleast 3 times.
By the 2nd kid no fricks to give
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19308 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 8:32 pm to
tell you silly daughter to get off Facebook
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
57023 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 8:35 pm to
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Far from it. My daughter was told by her gyno that somehow it causes an adverse effect

Be very patient with your daughter, and just go along with these things. She might even be correct. But even if she’s not, it’s her first child. There are worse things for a new mother to be besides super-concerned and careful.

Congratulations, baw!!
Posted by chryso
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
13887 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 8:35 pm to
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Far from it. My daughter was told by her gyno that somehow it causes an adverse effect on the infant.


I want to see case studies of babies that were kissed and babies that were not kissed.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
17143 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 8:38 pm to
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There are worse things for a new mother to be besides super-concerned and careful.

The irony is that these are the same feelings that turn into "they need to have a phone so I can track them at all times," which results in cyber bullying and general stupidity.

He's a grandfather and has zero control, hopefully the son in law isn't a total bitch like most of this board.
Posted by LSUJML
Central
Member since May 2008
56824 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 8:59 pm to
We were asked to get the whooping cough vaccine before our first grandkid was born
I don’t think we actually kissed them until they were around 6 months old
Wasn’t worth drama with the parents so we did what they asked
Posted by GatorPA84
PNW
Member since Sep 2016
6393 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:03 pm to
Chill gramps they don’t want the newborn getting your herps. Congrats tho
Posted by Recognizable Poster
Geaux Tigers
Member since Mar 2026
1052 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:14 pm to
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hopefully the son in law isn't a total bitch like most of this board.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
17143 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:19 pm to
You have only been here since March, sir. Buckle up.
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
61236 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:20 pm to
Your daughter knows you’re gay and doesn’t want those germs on her baby
Posted by Free888
Member since Oct 2019
3386 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:31 pm to
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We were asked to get the whooping cough vaccine before our first grandkid was born


We did too, but our daughter was fine with us kissing the baby on the head. She’s a nurse and a bit more laid back about these things.
Posted by urtoosmall
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
553 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:39 pm to
If you and your wife have a problem with this then be prepared for a lifelong feud with your daughter over boundaries with her kids. If you don't respect them now, she will remember and will keep her guard up when you are around your grandchildren.

My advice is to just get over it and be there for them. She'll eventually chill out and and be extremely grateful when she can leave her daughter with you for a weekend without needing to worry.
Posted by TidenUP
Coden, AL
Member since Apr 2011
14694 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:54 pm to
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If you're ignoring your daughter's request, you are not not respecting the wishes of your family, and you're not willing to do everything possible to protect your newborn grandbaby.



I am not ignoring my daughter's wishes, I was just caught off guard off about this issue. I honestly was not aware of this potential problem.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
122430 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:56 pm to
What? Overprotecting kids hurts them more than helps them. They will develop a weaker immune system.
Posted by TidenUP
Coden, AL
Member since Apr 2011
14694 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 9:59 pm to
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Your daughter knows you’re gay and doesn’t want those germs on her baby



Think about your comment and see if you can see the faulty logic...we can wait
Posted by Everyday Is Saturday
Member since Dec 2025
2415 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 10:32 pm to
Nature’s 1st entry for a baby into our world has its nose fractions of an inch from some of the more vial areas of the human body.

C-section or vaginal

We seem to have survived pretty well.

My wife read too many books before pregnancy. Might the case here.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
33222 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 10:40 pm to
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I was informed by my daughter that my soon to be grandchild could be held by me and my wife but we couldn't even kiss the child on its forehead. I have never heard of this. Supposedly, it can cause certain infections for the newborn. It blew my mind. Anyone else ever heard of this?

Yes, this was pretty heavily drilled in by hospital staff. A steady fever in the first three months means an ER visit. Not only should you keep your face away from them at the beginning, but you should wash your hands before holding them as well
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
33222 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 10:41 pm to
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We seem to have survived pretty well.

This kind of ignores the fact that, historically, babies died at an absolutely staggering rate
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
85252 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 10:58 pm to
Just keep your dustyass withered lips off the kid’s face, you weirdo
Posted by cubsfan5150
NWA
Member since Nov 2007
18831 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:30 pm to
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ever seen what happens when the tiniest cold sore spreads to an infant? It can cover their entire body.


What kind of trashy arse, herp'd up family do you have?
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