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7,310,901 | mommit | They would have sent her home even if you brought her! Thank you for keeping the other kids safe…we’ve had so many illnesses lately that were picked up in daycare. It’s rough. |
7,310,902 | mommit | I think you did the right thing. I literally just picked up my 4 yr old from her preschool Halloween party and mine is always a little touch and go when she gets sick; rebounds quickly with rest and fluids but if she’s running ragged she stays sick and mucousy. If you’d have sent yours she would’ve gone to that Hallowe... |
7,310,903 | mommit | You did the right thing!!! She needs to be fever free for 24 hours to make sure she’s not still contagious. I know it really sucks but you may have saved other families from their children getting sick before Halloween. Hopefully she clears up by Sunday and you can still enjoy your Halloween festivities! Sending hugs t... |
7,310,904 | mommit | I can’t even send my toddler if he has a continuous runny nose, even if no fever. Maybe before the pandy dandy we could have sent them, but I think now the right thing is to keep home. |
7,310,905 | mommit | I would’ve reluctantly done the same thing- I hate when this happens- kids get weird fevers and it’s so hard to know if it’s “real” or not. Bummer it turned out real bc lil one is sick- hope she’s feeling better for the fun all weekend. Probably saved her weekend by keeping her home today to recoup! |
7,310,906 | mommit | You did exactly what I would have done. Good call. |
7,310,907 | mommit | No, you made the right choice. It’s the hard choice, but the right one. Our toddler is sick and had to stay home from daycare today and miss their Halloween party, too. I’m sad for him but it’s better that he not spread anything around. |
7,310,908 | mommit | I missed the last day of kindergarten and loved my teacher and she was moving schools or something so I'd never see her again. Mommy's do what they have to. If she's sick better to keep her home and not get others sick. She has to be fever free for 24 hour with no medicine to reduce to go back (at least that's how o... |
7,310,909 | mommit | You did the right thing. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Rule of thumb is that kids need to be fever free for 24 hours |
7,310,910 | mommit | You a million percent did the right thing. There could be immunocompromised kids or parents and you being responsible just helped them so much. |
7,310,911 | mommit | Pediatrician here, THANK YOU for doing the right thing and keeping your sick child home!! |
7,310,912 | mommit | You 100% did the right thing!! |
7,310,913 | mommit | Had to make the same call this morning. Son was diagnosed with an ear infection yesterday and although I think he's fine, per the daycare guidelines he has to stay home. Had to bring him to work with me but I brought his costume so he can wear it around the office. With covid, erring on the side of caution is not a bad... |
7,310,914 | mommit | You did the right thing. People like your partner and mom suck lol |
7,310,915 | mommit | Thank you for caring about your community! I had to miss trick or treating when I was four because I got the stomach flu. My mom still remembers it because she felt so bad for me; I have a fantastic memory for most things, but don’t recollect this at all. So no harm done. Find a way to be festive at home and happy heal... |
7,310,916 | mommit | THANK YOU on behalf of all the other kids and their parents. Half the reason why kids get so sick when they start school is because of parents who don't care or cannot keep their sick kids home. You can still make it a special day! Movies, candy, cuddles, games, whatever makes her happy. |
7,310,917 | mommit | You did the right thing! There’s so much pressure to send kids in while sick or to soldier on at work with a cold but it’s better for everyone to keep fevers at home. I have a toddler in daycare and I always keep him home when he has a fever or symptoms because you never know If one of his classmates has a newborn sibl... |
7,310,918 | mommit | You definitely did the right thing. As long as you make it special when she’s feeling better. She can get dressed up and visit family and friends. Or neighbors that u can give candy to, so they can give to her at a later date. You are a great mother, putting your child’s health and comfort over her fun. People have ... |
7,310,919 | mommit | Yes I think you did the right thing! Also had to keep my toddlers home from preschool today and bummed they had to miss Halloween dress up :( |
7,310,920 | mommit | I work in childcare, and can say that one thing that irritates me to no end is when parents ignore the 24 hour (48 hour now, at my center) rule, because the kiddo is still contagious and you never know who can and cannot handle even a minor illness (I work with 2 immunocompromised kids, one of whom has to go to the hos... |
7,310,921 | mommit | Absolutely you did the right thing. I kept my son home last year the friday before Halloween due to a cough. We also did not go trick or treating. What we did do was amazing though. I built a haunted maze in the house. Used every light strand and music device I could find in the house, decorations from outside, made so... |
7,310,922 | mommit | Congrats on being a responsible parent. I am 62, my kids are all grown and I feel some resent me to this very day for decisions that were made by their mother and I when they were much younger. It pained me greatly then, and it pains me greatly still. We did what we believed were the absolute responsible things to d... |
7,310,923 | mommit | I wouldn’t want to risk getting others children sick as well. Thankfully there will be plenty more holidays to enjoy. And you can still do something special for her to make a similar enough experience |
7,310,924 | mommit | The rule at most schools is 24 hours free of fever, vomiting and diarrhea. You absolutely did the right thing and she’ll not only likely be ready to trick or treat Sunday, but now you haven’t sickened the other kids too. |
7,310,925 | mommit | I think you did the right thing. If you're worried about her missing out, I did something fun with my kids last year during covid for Halloween. Kind of like an egg hunt, I sent them on a ghost hunt and they had to look for their candy in the dark with flashlights. Worked great and they asked for it again this year. ... |
7,310,926 | mommit | You did! Sometimes they will start to feel better, but then they do too much and start to feel crappy again. Best thing for her to do is rest and relax, good call! |
7,310,927 | mommit | Its usually 24 hours fever free before they can go back to school i think. You did the right thing! |
7,310,928 | mommit | We stayed home from kindergarten yesterday and missed our party. The teacher emailed me to say she set aside a treat bag for when we returned and thanked me for being cautious. It’s sucks but there will be other parties. |
7,310,929 | mommit | As a mom to a kid in daycare - thank you for not being a dick and sending your kid in with a fever within 24 hours. You’ll see as you join us as parenting a child in daycare that you kid will be sick every 2 weeks and there isn’t much you cha do about it. So taking every precaution necessary to keep your, and other kid... |
7,310,930 | mommit | For what it's worth, I always seemed to get an ear infection or illness right around some fun school holiday activities (often valentine's day) and I am now a fully functioning, happy adult. You made the right call, don't get other kids sick haha |
7,310,931 | mommit | You did trust your instincts and you kept her home. Sometimes we just need confirmation. You’re doing a great job. |
7,310,932 | mommit | You did the right thing! I wish everyone would stop sending their kids out to be with other kids when they’re not feeling well. I was ALWAYS the kid that got sick in school, I had the worst immune system and every time anyone came in with a cold or whatever I always got it. And everyone always made me out to be a drama... |
7,310,933 | mommit | My husbands family was told "If anyone has a cold or had a cold recently, please let us know because we'll stay home." They told us everyone was fine... We show up with our 4 months early baby and find THREE people sniffling and coughing. We left right away but our daughter still caught a cold and still ended up in the... |
7,310,934 | mommit | Have a Halloween celebration at home if she's up for it! Carve a pumpkin, bake spooky cookies, wear silly costumes. You did the right thing! |
7,310,935 | mommit | Your mom and husband are assholes for telling you did anything other than the right thing. Sick kids shouldn't go to school, plain and simple. Thank you for doing the right thing. |
7,310,936 | mommit | YES, and thank you!!! Keep littles home for 24hrs following the *end* of the fever. You did the right thing, mama! |
7,310,937 | mommit | In my opinion you're starting healthy and responsible habits for her. It's really not fair when sick people go to school or work and spread their germs. It's really upsetting that she can't go to the party, but there will be many more to come. Maybe you guys can do some super fun Halloween things at home if she feels u... |
7,310,938 | mommit | Mom you absolutely did the right thing. As someone who is immono compromised I thank you so much for being cautious. So many parents aren't and it sucks. |
7,310,939 | mommit | No, you keep that baby home if you feel the need to. I think it's considerate to keep sick kiddos home. - signed a mama to two kiddos! |
7,310,940 | mommit | You definitely did the right thing. Sending her to school with a fever that was only reduced with medication, and less than 24 hours after her last diarrhea would have absolutely risked spreading her sickies and would have gotten others sick. THAT would have been an asshole move on your part. Most schools have a rule ... |
7,310,941 | mommit | You did the right thing in keeping her home, the diarrhoea alone was sufficient cause to do so. |
7,310,942 | mommit | You did the right thing. |
7,310,943 | mommit | As a preschool teacher, thank you for keeping her home. All the excitement of the day probably would not have helped her feel better, and with a fever that high it’s likely she could’ve infected other kids. You definitely did the right thing. |
7,310,944 | mommit | You did the safe and caring thing. She won’t remember the missed Halloween party. I hope she’s feeling better on Saturday so she can dress up and have fun and candy! |
7,310,945 | mommit | Ummm, there's a global pandemic. You did the right thing at any time, but especially during this time. You can't keep your kids home for every sneeze, however if they're running a fever it's very to keep them home so they can rest quicker. Also, if they're at school much more of a chance of adults not noticing if t... |
7,310,946 | mommit | My daughter had a viral infection beginning Monday last week and was prescribed antibiotics and couldn't go to nursery on her scheduled days (mon-wed) she was miserable but nothing we could do. I told my husband as she had a halloween party there on the Friday if she was OK she could go and I really didn't think she wo... |
7,310,947 | mommit | As a fellow mother and employee of a childcare facility, even if the fever didn’t come back, you did the right thing. Always, always, always err on the side of caution when you can. It doesn’t matter what fun thing is happening at school that day. Kiddos and sickness are weird. They can go from fine, to super sick in a... |
7,310,948 | mommit | Just here to say that I wish someone had done this, instead of bringing a contagious illness to one of my baby’s therapy or doctor appointments last week. It’s not the end of the world, but she has now had to miss 3 therapy sessions this week and might miss next week as well. Odds are, somebody thought their or their k... |
7,310,949 | mommit | You did the right thing! The right thing isn’t always easy. It bothers me when parents send their kids sick, especially now. It impacts other people poorly. Just keep your kids home when they are sick. Stay home when you are sick. I know it’s not always quite so simple as that, but my goodness it’s a viscous cycle. M... |
7,310,950 | mommit | This is one of those things where you ere on the side of caution and offer her a consolation treat. Chances are she would have felt lousy even with a slight fever - at least lousier than home in bed and you don’t risk getting everyone else sick as well. |
7,310,951 | mommit | My sister was selfish and didn’t tell me her kid was sick a week before Christmas when we all had dinner together. Guess who missed Christmas that year?! Ya I’m still bitter about it. Thank you for doing the right thing! |
7,310,952 | mommit | The same thing happened to me today with my kindergartener! Felt soooo bad, poor sweetie. But her school is grateful as they are working around the clock to keep down the spread of viruses of all kinds to maintain in person schooling. It sucks but it's all for the greater good. |
7,310,953 | mommit | You are awesome, thank you for taking care not only of your daughter but other kids too. We dont celebrate halloween here in DR but some closed communities do and my 6yo always go to her grandmas house, since its a closed street they let the kids ask for candies on the neighborhood, not this year due to Covid tho. What... |
7,310,954 | mommit | Mom and teacher here.... you did the right thing. As a teacher, there is nothing is worse than hearing "I was throwing up all morning but my mom made me go to school". Good for you for thinking of others and doing the right thing |
7,310,955 | mommit | You did right trusting your gut....if this time of COVID has taught us anything, it’s to stay home when you’re sick or think you may be....we never know how intensely a virus or bacterial infection will affect another. Good on you, teaching your daughter to take care of herself, and good on you. Thanks for trusting... |
7,310,956 | mommit | It sounds like you trusted your mom instinct even though others wrongfully doubted you! It’s so easy to feel like it’s a “fluke” but in reality you probably saved other babies from feel the same way! |
7,310,957 | mommit | Even pre COVID most schools have a 24 hr diarrhea and vomit free before returning to school policy. If these last couple of years of years have taught us anything you made the right call. Those germs spread like wildfire thru out schools and there’s a real chance it can spread to someone who’s too vulnerable to fight i... |
7,310,958 | mommit | From a kindergarten teacher, yes you absolutely did the right thing. No one wants her to have diarrhea at school and no one else wants to get sick either. It sucks but thank you. I wish all parents were like this. |
7,310,959 | mommit | I wish more moms were like you. Thank you for not being selfish, especially during these uncertain times. Hope your LO is still able to dress up and have a blasting Halloween at home! |
7,310,960 | mommit | As a preschool teacher, I wish more parents were like you. |
7,310,961 | mommit | As a teacher - thank you for following the rules by letting your daughter recover and protecting the other children too. Hope your little one is feeling better |
7,310,962 | mommit | Good job! Because you did this you prevented other littles from getting sick! Too often parents only think of their own circumstances but fail to consider the health of the other kids. Also, diarrhea and a low fever can be an initial symptom of covid in young ones! You may have saved lives! I know you’re feeling ba... |
7,310,963 | mommit | Just throw your own little Halloween party with yummy snacks and little crafts!!! She's not missing out plus she could've gotten even more sick! |
7,310,964 | mommit | You did the unselfish, more difficult thing and kept her home. Kudos to you for doing what was right as I’m sure other parents are grateful their own children didn’t pick up whatever your little one is fighting through. I hope she feels better in time for trick or treating Sunday |
7,310,965 | mommit | I see you have a ton of comments, but I wanted to add my two cents in to make you feel better. Lol. When I was in elementary school I had really bad asthma (it's gotten better in adulthood). I woke up the morning of my school Halloween party wheezing. My mom asked if I was well enough to go to school and I lied and ... |
7,310,966 | mommit | Can always do a belated party at home! Thank for not being selfish and putting your kiddo's health first. Be proud of yourself |
7,310,967 | mommit | my child's daycare rule is that any child with a fever should not return until 48-hours of being fever/symptom free. you did what you felt was the right thing to do. |
7,310,968 | mommit | Don't feel badly. You did the right thing. Even if it was a fluke, but it sounds like the flu. Your doing what's best for her and the other kids. Even before covid I would keep my boys home if they were a little sick as not to infect everyone. Better safe than sorry is the best policy to live by. |
7,310,969 | mommit | you did the right thing. No need in spreading the illness to everybody else. |
7,310,970 | mommit | Just did the same. You’re the mom, not a friend. Sometimes we have to do things that are disappointing for them but it’s best for them in the end. That’s what parents do. You’ve got this! |
7,310,971 | mommit | Also good time to have a discussion with your partner about supporting each other’s decisions. You, literally have hundreds (if not thousands) of these kind of decisions to make throughout your child’s life. Keep it In perspective and support each other. If not it will slowly erode not only your self confidence as a pa... |
7,310,972 | mommit | You made the right choice mama! You can always make your own “halloween fun” at home when she feels better! |
7,310,973 | mommit | Yes. When my son started preschool at 4 he went twice a week and only went once a week because he was sick or still waiting 24 hours. |
7,310,974 | mommit | You made the right call. |
7,310,975 | mommit | Preschool mom here. You are an amazing mom. Our high end preschool last 3 weeks has been a nightmare with kids with colds. Any fever, right choice. Some kids were borderline and I was the room parent for an outdoor walk into woods. The somewhat sick 2 were so tired and miserable. And germ machines coughing too. Thank... |
7,310,976 | mommit | The mom guilt is real... but you did the right thing, for everyone. Yes, it is sad that she had to miss the party she was excited about, but honestly she likely would have felt bad and was. happier and safer at home. Plus she didnt share her germs (even if she likely caught it there... Ive heard that excuse a lot... ev... |
7,310,977 | mommit | We had to make the same decision today to keep our kid home. This is his first Halloween and he missed wearing his costume to school. You did the right thing.; I know it’s hard. |
7,310,978 | mommit | Ugh I feel you! Mom instincts are so strong and people, even our partners will second guess us. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to their health. Sucks she missed it but just do a little something to make Halloween special at home, I'm sure they'll have treats saved for her if it's pre wrapped. There w... |
7,310,979 | mommit | You did the right thing. Most schools will have a rule of being 24 hours fever-free without fever-reducing medication. |
7,310,980 | mommit | I think you did the responsible thing. :) I’m sure you’ll do other fun Halloween related activities. |
7,310,981 | mommit | You absolutely did. In February, my son seemed a bit tired and had a temp of 100.9. I kept him home. No sore throat, no cough, just a little tired. Later in the day, the fever broke and I felt like a douchebag. But he still seemed oddly lethargic. And then? Then he told me he was too tired to play video games. Somet... |
7,310,982 | mommit | I would have been the parent saying what is wrong with people sending their kids to school sick. |
7,310,983 | mommit | Thank you!! You did the right thing. She’ll be better by Halloween AND you didn’t ruin Halloween for other families in her class and the teacher, who probably has a family of her own. Signed, A teacher who had THREE kids vomit in her classroom this week because parents send their sick kids to school and then they v... |
7,310,984 | mommit | Aww I do this to MYSELF ALL THE TIME and it sucks! Please don't guilt yourself!!! Its ok! She is young (same age as mine) and won't remember she missed a Halloween dress up day at preschool. Also, she'll celebrate actual Halloween this weekend anyway. Just please please don't mom guilt yourself! And don't let what your... |
7,310,985 | mommit | Trust ur mom instinct. U definitely did the right thing. |
7,310,986 | mommit | Well I feel ya mama! My daughters first Halloween school party and her class ended up being exposed to Covid so ya wth lmao school is soooo germy. Daughter started school in august and we’ve been sick soooooo many times |
7,310,987 | mommit | Just had the same thing with my little guy! He's missing a parade and a party tomorrow.....but I told him we will make it up to him when he's feeling better! He has a temp with no other symptoms, but I can't risk it! You gotta do what YOU feel right doing momma |
7,310,988 | mommit | As the mom of a toddler who just started daycare, and has been sick 2/3 of the time, thank you. You’re sparing a family like mine another day of using (limited and almost gone) sick days, |
7,310,989 | mommit | Yes. You did the right thing. For your kid. For all the other kids and their families and siblings that won’t get sick because of your good decision! I had to cancel my first child’s 1st Birthday party because he came down with the flu. It was a real Bummer - we had out of town grandparents and family in town that en... |
7,310,990 | mommit | I feel this way every time I keep our daughter home. I heard some advice given to a soon to be mother at her shower: “you’re doing everything right”. Trust your instincts. You would have felt bad had you sent her to school. Worried if she was feeling sick. You know your daughter best. But I can truly sympathize with yo... |
7,310,991 | mommit | You 100% did the right thing. Sometimes hard decisions suck. You did right. I hope she feels better! |
7,310,992 | mommit | You did the right thing. Better safe than sorry, plus you thought about the other kids and teachers. There will be many more Halloween parties. Also I’m a mom of three and I still have moments where I second guess myself. You’re doing great |
7,310,993 | mommit | Sending her to school with a fever and diarrhea is morally wrong. OP, you did the right thing. |
7,310,994 | mommit | You did the right thing! You put your daughters health first instead of sending her to school just to attend a party where she can get other children can get ill or severely ill since you never know who has an immune disorder. You followed your mom instincts and you had baby girl at home with a 101 fever. Imagine if yo... |
7,310,995 | mommit | Anything above 100 degrees is a fever you Should be concerned with so you did the right thing. It wouldn’t have been fair to her or the other kids and even though she would’ve been there for the party I truly doubt she would’ve enjoyed it thoroughly. She needs her mama and some rest |
7,310,996 | mommit | I always err on the side of caution. Especially with covid and flu season. My son missed his harvest festival at school last week because he was running a fever, too. I had already made him a scarecrow costume and everything so we were both bummed that he had to miss out. I hope your daughter is feeling better and as t... |
7,310,997 | mommit | I was in this exact situation! Except my daughter is in 3rd grade. Yesterday was costume day and she was so excited, she got sick and started running a fever. Kept her home and it looks like she won’t be doing trick or treat either. But yes you did the right thing when kids are sick they need rest |
7,310,998 | mommit | You did the right thing. One of the biggest complaints I heard from parents I used to nanny for was about parents sending their kids to preschool sick and infecting other kids. You saw your daughter wasn’t well and kept her home where she is going to get a lot more comfort from you. |
7,310,999 | mommit | For diarrhoea and vomiting, you should stay home for 48 hours more after becoming symptom-free. This is because you’re still shedding the virus during those 48 hours, even if you feel better. So you’re doing the right thing! Source. I work in public health |
7,311,000 | mommit | You absolutely did the right thing. |
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