Might be a stupid question but...

[Amy2701]

On the front of my maternity notes folder there is a sticker which states the hospital visiting hours and then says "patient's own children only". I was aware of the rule concerning kids, in that they're not allowed to visit... but does my Stepdaughter fall into the bracket of my "own child"? My OH says of course she does as she will be the baby's sister, but I just had to ask so I'm sure. She wasn't allowed to visit her cousin earlier this year, and none of us were aware of the "no kids" rule at that time so she was a bit disappointed. I wouldn't like her to get her hopes up about visiting if she has to wait until we get home anyway.

Thanks

 

[youngmommy2]

Yes she should definitely be aloud. Does she have the same last name as you and OH?

 

[Kaede351]

I would have thought so, especially if you all have the same surname... cousins aren't classed as immediate family as far as I know. But the father of your baby is also her dad, so I don't see why they wouldn't let her in!

XxX

 

[Amy2701]

She has the same surname as her dad, but we're not married yet (engaged for-like-ever haha). I wasn't aware of the "no kids" rule at all when my sister's LO was born, so we just assumed SD would be allowed to visit with us - we'll know in future. But I was very worried that she wouldn't be able to visit her baby sister straight away... I think she might be more excited than me! Lol x

 

[Stardreamer]

My hospital doesn't have that rule (or didn't when i had dd) my neice came to visit me and her cousin when i was there and the midwives haven't told me it's changed.

 

[lollipop92]

I would say she should definitely be fine to visit, the hospital would surely realise how much upset it would cause if stepchildren didnt fall into the category of your own children.

 

[Ginaerhol]

i would say shw would be fine as well how old is she? I think its just to keep commotion to a minimum xx

 

[katree]

They will just assume she is your daughter not sd anyway if she is with her father, defo shouldnt see that being a problem. Bless her my 2 are so excited about having a new baby sister aswell xx

 

[eulmh82]

They won't know any difference - wouldn't have thought they'd ask for her name even. If you say it's baby's sister they should let her in. Plus if it means your husband id with you and she's going to be outside by herself they won;t do that.

 

[ggbaby2]

They wont ask for any type of verification just say she's my daughter or if they ask her she can just say i'm the baby's sister and that will suffice.

 

[Emmie M]

She should be ok,I dont think they question that. Its when you get tonnes of visitors with loads of kids thats when they get funny. When I was in having my second,the lady over the way had visitors and they got booted out as they were'nt her kids