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At what point do I cancel tomorrow?

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Squaretoe · 25/12/2019 15:47

DD2 is unwell. She’s had a cold, fever on and off, since Monday, and is spending more time in bed than out of it. She’s having her second nap of the day as we speak, normally she doesn’t nap at all (she’s just turned 3). I am waiting for a call back from 111 as I’m a bit concerned that she’s not getting any better, but there’s so many bugs around so it might just be that she has to ride it out.

PIL are over today, my parents are over tomorrow and more family are joining in the afternoon. PIL are fine with a relaxing day today (they’ve just gone for a walk with DH and DD1 and will come back to watch a film soon) but tomorrow will be a more lively day. Is it really unfair on DD2 to have a house full of people tomorrow if she’s still feeling unwell? It would be a shame to cancel but it’s not like it’s going to ruin anyone’s Christmas as the people that are coming tomorrow are all doing something nice today. I don’t know what to do! But I probably need to make a decision soon don’t I?

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WorldEndingFire · 25/12/2019 16:37

Don't think it's unfair, she's very small and as long as she has a quiet room she can go to and people to check in on her frequently then I don't see why you can't continue as planned at home.

FabbyChix · 25/12/2019 18:21

Life doesn’t stop for a child with a cold

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 25/12/2019 18:25

She’s in her own home, doesn’t have to travel, can be put to bed early. I’d go ahead.

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MsTSwift · 25/12/2019 18:27

Seems abit dramatic / precious to cancel a Christmas family get together for a child’s cold? Would be different if she were vomiting and infectious. You’re at home she can just rest in bed surely?

Squaretoe · 25/12/2019 19:40

Okay I’ve calmed down a bit now Blush I’ve let everyone know we’d still like to see them but that we have an unwell one in the house, and they’re all coming over for an hour or so tomorrow. DD perked up a bit once PIL left so maybe she’s just feeling anti social, so we’ll let her hide in her room tomorrow.

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FaithInfinity · 25/12/2019 20:59

I wondered what to do with DD (6yo) today. She’s got a bad cold, keeps spiking temps. I’ve been giving her calpol which perks her up. She barely ate any lunch Sad so I took her for a nap for a bit, then she rallied a bit. All you can do is warn them and let her snooze is she needs to.

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