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To leave my DB’s house after 1 day?

110 replies

Mumanddone · 08/04/2024 20:17

For background: DB has a 4 year old, I have a 3 year old. Have travelled from London to European capital to be with his family and for the DCs to spend time together. This morning, my niece has woken up with streaming nose, sneezing, coughing, spluttering: literally a walking microbe 😂 I rebooked our tickets this morning and we’re flying out tonight (was originally meant to stay for 4 more days). Did I overreact?

OP posts:
Mumoftwo1312 · 08/04/2024 20:19

You're cutting short an abroad holiday with relatives because your 3yo has a cold...? Surely that can't be the true reason? Yabu of course.

Is the true reason that the kids don't get along, or you and SIL aren't getting along, or something...?

BakedTattie · 08/04/2024 20:20

Seriously? Your niece has a cold. Not Ebola.

Tinty · 08/04/2024 20:20

Yes - you overreacted.

BeardieWeirdie · 08/04/2024 20:21

Batshit. Don’t let them lick each other, get out in the fresh air and enjoy the holiday.

thistimelastweek · 08/04/2024 20:21

Yup, you overreacted.

CyanBird · 08/04/2024 20:21

The damage will already be done so you may as well stay!

ZipZapZoom · 08/04/2024 20:21

You cut short your European visit to see your family because your niece has a cold... Holy fuck that's a huge overreaction!!!

FrenchandSaunders · 08/04/2024 20:22

No way 😳🤣

namechange1986 · 08/04/2024 20:22

This cannot possibly be real.

Gowlett · 08/04/2024 20:22

I don’t believe this.
I’m done with MN…

Mummame2222 · 08/04/2024 20:22

She’s got a cold? My son had a temp of 40 the other day, couldn’t walk. Next day he was a different person, day after 100% better. Massive overreaction

Notimeforaname · 08/04/2024 20:23

You know the answer to your question. We all do.

TheChosenTwo · 08/04/2024 20:24

Only on MN does a cold mean all activity ceases instantly 🫠

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 08/04/2024 20:24

namechange1986 · 08/04/2024 20:22

This cannot possibly be real.

As I thought and to ask about if op had "over-reacted"

IDontLikePinaColadas · 08/04/2024 20:25

Please god let this be a joke. She has a cold not the bloody plague.

saraclara · 08/04/2024 20:26

This can't be real. Or maybe it's a reverse?

Either way, in your DB's place I'd be really upset. Presumably they've planned for your visit, spent money, bought food, or booked leave from work. Their DC would have been excited.

What on earth were you thinking?

K0OLA1D · 08/04/2024 20:27

Honestly? I'd question my relationship with you if you'd done this to me. Not to your face. I'd just quietly back away from the batshit

saraclara · 08/04/2024 20:29

I presume your child doesn't go to nursery. It so you presumably check the health of every child there before you drop her off, or whip her back home if someone's sniffling?

Justbrowsing2024 · 08/04/2024 20:34

This can't be real. I don't think I'd talk to you again! Wow

xyz111 · 08/04/2024 20:34

My god yes!!!! How ridiculous

BlondeFool · 08/04/2024 20:35

Wow. Totally nuts.

GabriellaMontez · 08/04/2024 20:36

Why?

Justcallmebebes · 08/04/2024 20:37

Lol GrinSeriously?

betterangels · 08/04/2024 20:39

Your brother must be thinking wtf.

EffortlesslyInelegant · 08/04/2024 20:39

Reversey Percy