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How do you get your kids to school when you're ill

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Rugratwrangler · 02/10/2017 06:28

The past week my DP has had food poisoning, then my DS came home from school with a tummy bug. They're both better now and DP is heading off to work in a minute, and about 4am I woke up vomiting my guts up. I feel rough as hell, and not sure how I'm going to get my DS to school. It's only a ten minute walk but I don't think I can even manage that atm. Plus my DS is 4 and still insists on being carried to school. I've got nobody else I can ask

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lels99 · 02/10/2017 06:29

Your dp needs to help!

sad9999 · 02/10/2017 06:33

Neighbours other parents who pass your way on the walk to school or car with a bucket x

PetalMettle · 02/10/2017 06:35

Will child go in a buggy/do you still have one? Then take it slowly and take a bag 4 life with you in case you need to be sick.

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Believeitornot · 02/10/2017 06:37

Your dp does it...

Drinaballerina · 02/10/2017 06:39

Other parents if your dp can't? Taxi there and back (Maybe a bit late in so you don't have to hang around).

Topnotes · 02/10/2017 06:40

You should try and make friends with other parents in the area. I know it can be difficult at first. I'm not a natural extrovert and I have to try hard at this. But my neighbours have really helped out in situations like this. Could you get your boy a scooter?

SandysMam · 02/10/2017 06:41

Please don't risk passing it on. I have a serious chronic condition and a stomach bug could kill me. I have 2 small children and the idea literally terrifies me. Hope you feel better soon Flowers

MagicFajita · 02/10/2017 06:42

If I was that sick (can't move without cramping and throwing up) I'd ask my dp to help.

Also why does your dc need carrying on a 10 minute walk? Does he have mobility issues?

RaindropsAndSparkles · 02/10/2017 06:45

In your shoes, I'd keep him at home.

Get well soon Flowers

WinnieTheW0rm · 02/10/2017 06:49

Ask DP to go in late and take him.

You might be Ok by the afternoon if you get a good rest and plenty of fluids.

amnesty124 · 02/10/2017 06:51

When i've been in that situation i've taken a taxi...

Mol1628 · 02/10/2017 06:52

Been in this situation recently. Few friends who pass our house on the way that we usually walk with took him. Ours is about 15 minutes though. No way would I carry him. He walks or scoots.

Xennialish · 02/10/2017 06:55

Dp has to be late for work!

OlafLovesAnna · 02/10/2017 06:56

Drive in late, 9.30ish so you can park onsite and hopefully not see anyone else, then ring around to see if anyone can collect for you.

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Rugratwrangler · 02/10/2017 07:06

Hi all, thanks for the suggestions. Last thing I want to do is spread the bug :(

I don't drive. So that isn't an option. Currently I don't know any other parents, it's only the 4th week of school so far. DS has been having issues settling at school, getting scared, thinking he's been left behind as none of his nursery friends are there, etc. We have tears and tantrums every morning. He's getting there, but currently he's being stubborn and won't walk, and I can't force him to walk.

Unfortunately DP works in a hospital and his line of work he can't be late. He can arrange for the next couple of mornings but it's too late notice for today .

I'm thinking taxi is a good idea, shouldn't cost a lot for down the road.

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MagicFajita · 02/10/2017 07:06

Maybe she doesn't have the use of a car.

gamerwidow · 02/10/2017 07:08

When this has happened to me DH has taken the day off because it's not just getting DD into school it's being able to pick her up again later. Otherwise I would just keep her home.

gamerwidow · 02/10/2017 07:10

Sorry just seen that DH can't stay home. In your case I would keep DS home if you really can't make it. Sucks though because you really need to get yourself to bed rather than looking after a child.

gamerwidow · 02/10/2017 07:11

One other suggestion, is there a class Facebook page? Can you ask for help there? In my experience most people will help if they can.

hannah1992 · 02/10/2017 07:13

I have kept my dd off before because I've been too ill to take her an nobody else has been able to. Otherwise I just ask a friend who has kids in the same school.

PoppyPopcorn · 02/10/2017 07:16

You really need some people you can call on in an emergency. There must be some other parents who live close to you and could take your child in these circumstances, you could do likewise for them.

In my experience people are very kind and more than happy to help if asked.

And you need to work on the walking thing when you are feeling better.

insancerre · 02/10/2017 07:19

I would keep him off or take him in a bit later
Or you could ring the school and ask what you should do

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 02/10/2017 07:22

Child is 4, they can stay at home for the day. Ring the school and explain.

ecuse · 02/10/2017 07:26

In your situation I'd keep a 4yo home today, and arrange for your DP to do it tomorrow. Hope you feel better soon.

claraschu · 02/10/2017 07:29

An anxious 4-year-old, just started at school, who insists on being carried, is not going to walk happily with a stranger, is he though, even if you can find a helpful parent in time.

OP I think that if you can't walk, he just stays home, which doesn't matter at all for him, but is too bad for you, as you need to rest.