Finally my kids have kicked our nasty cold bug to the curb...only to have its' friend, flu bug to join our home for an unknown amount of time. I understand that illness happens. It just does. Any other week, would be fine. Just not this one.
My stomach has been doing a dance of its own lately but it's the kids I'm most concerned about. For the past 3 nights, I have had to hold my youngest during the night on my Laz-y-boy because her coughing was so extreme and she was able to settle better in my arms. My middle darling, has been 'stubbed ub' for several days and looks worn out. My son's school called today due to his hue and fear of 'throwing up'. So as it looks, we all have something different...I'm ready for a nap and I pray that these kiddos will allow me this honour...'Do Unto Others' isn't really on their minds...especially when momma wants to sleep!
So here goes the afternoon...
Quick question for you...
Some people have no problem getting together with others when illness is raging thru a home. Others are more particular and may ask what the health state is before committing. Where do you see yourself in regards to subjecting your family to illnesses? Kids will get it already? Or do you think twice especially before an upcoming event or do you ever think about it?
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I'm a lot more laid-back in this respect, I think. I mean -- if it's the stomach flu...STAY AWAY!! But if it's colds, I'm a lot more lenient.
I do let people know if my kids have colds though. It may not affect my decision to get together, but it may affect theirs.
Ah girl sorry to hear about that, I hope you are all doing well real soon!
I have been feeling the churning tummy and feverish myself the past two days, not fun..hoping my kids don't get it!
HUGS!!
I am a bit like Andrea, flu bug we stay, colds are fine...I mean the kids go to school and what bug isn't there right?!
Same as Andrea and Louise. Also depends on how old my kids are..if they are babies then I don't really want them exposed at all if I can help it. Or if i'm going somewhere a baby will be then I'll let them know my kid has a cold before going.
Now that I am on child #3, I think I am really laid back. I try to repsect others though and not bring my child places (like church nursery) if they have fever, lots of drainage, etc. But with close friends...I just tell them we have a cold and then they get to decide if it is worth it. I feel as if it is going around...we will eventually get it regardless. Seriously, we are THE house that every bug is attracted to :) Last fall/winter....I am not exaggerating when I say for 6 months straight one (or more than one) of my children had some type of virus! My boys have asthma..so they don't kick things quickly...I felt so isolated! Stomach bugs and high fever...I would choose not to bring my children around.
In general, I have encountered just the opposite attitude from most women...they seem to be much more concerned about this than me.
Sorry your house is under the weather...hoping for a speedy recovery!
Sorry to hear that you guys are sick. I pray that you are recovering already.
For us, I usually would stay away if our kids have the flu because what fun is a playdate while cleaning up vomit? But for a cold, I'd call the other person, but I don't have a problem with another little one coming over if they have a bit of the sniffles. It'll eventually go around and our kids are pretty resilient.
Hang in there sweetie! I'm praying for health to blanket your home!
I'm similar to the other ladies. If it's the stomach Flu, I STAY FAR AWAY if at all possible. If it's a cold, normally I don't care all that much. But since Ben has really struggled with colds the past few months, I've tried to be more sensitive to it.
Also, if I'm having people over to my house and I know Ben is sick, I typically will call the guests and let them know that he is sick. Give them the option to opt out or still come. Then it's in the other Mother's hands.
I hope you all feel better soon! I also hope you are able to get some Mommy rest in the meantime!
I try to remember to tell other mommies when we have a bug at our house, so they can decide for themselves.
For us, I think my reaction is different in each moment. Sometimes there is a trip or visitor we really try to stay healthy for.
Other times I just relax and think they will get it eventually anyway.
Other times I think, bring it on! We'll do some immune system building.
I think it depends on the condition of the kids and how healthy we have been, what events we have coming up, etc.
I try to stay home when they are sick. I would hope other mommy would do the same. I don't judge others who do take them out I just feel bad for the kids when you can see how sick they are on their face.
if it's a flu - with vomiting and diarrhea, i don't want to hang out! :) and i don't want you to hang out with me if that's what i've got. colds, though...they happen throughout the ENTIRE winter - what're you gonna do?
I try to stay at home when my son is sick. I would feel horrible if someone caught a flu bug because of me being careless. I'm a little more laid back if it's a cold tho.
So, just about the same as every other person.
Flu isn't worth catching or passing on. We stay home and don't have others over either....
Cold, it depends on how they're feeling if we go out or not, but usually we don't stay housebound for that unless they feel miserable.
I'd tell whoever may be coming over that we have a cold going around here and leave it up to them....
What they all said :)
Stomach issues - no way.
Cold issues - depends how bad.
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