I've gone with a cold or when getting over a cold. I just opt to not shake MC or T's hand in that case. (Well, the one time I would have shaken T's hand, because I was pretty much over the cold, but he said because I'd been coughing some, he'd rather not.) And MC has been sick and coughing all over the place, while not covering his mouth, which drove me kinda nuts. Then he would say he wasn't going to shake our hands because he's been coughing, and I wanted to be like, "Too late now! You've already spread them around the room!"

I think it's kinda ridiculous that a T wouldn't let you come when getting over a cold. Now, if you have a fever or suspected (but untested) strep throat or possible flu? Or still-active stomach bug? Yeah, I could see a T saying no to that. Or if there was some condition that weakened her immune system, but that's something I'd think she would have told you about. You were being really nice in letting her know--I suspect most clients would have just shown up...