Cabin Fever

Let me start by saying I'm most thankful that Jacob does NOT have RSV. We had a scare this week that he may have contracted it, he has a nasty cough, but the results were negative, thank goodness. Having said that, I am TRAPPED in my house until he kicks this cough. No trips to the park, no walking with friends, no visitors, no grocery shopping. Jordan will go to school tomorrow, so drop off and pick up will be my only outings for the rest of the week. My pediatrician said, "Well, this time of year you shouldn't be taking him to public places anyway. Like the grocery store or restaurants." Is he serious??? Does he think I have a live-in nanny? Or a babysitter? Or maybe we don't eat? (that's so obviously not the case) Is there not such a thing as being too careful with an infant during RSV and flu season? Maybe not... I do have a sick kid :-(