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Tummy bug - would you have child over?

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MissAtomicBomb1 · 15/08/2023 16:05

My sister and her family have had a tummy bug since sun. DN was last sick Sunday & yesterday morning but has been ok since . Sis is still feeling rough. She has just sent a text & asked if she can drop DN round at our house tomorrow morning for a few hours to let off a bit of steam after being cooped up. Sis will still be off work as doesn't feel great & won't have been clear of symptoms for 48 hours.
I've not replied to her text yet. WIBU to say no? We go away on Friday & don't really want to run the risk of us all catching anything. On the other hand I would have been having my DN for the full day if my sis wasn't ill as I'd agreed look after her while she was at work so she knows I haven't got plans!
Would I be mean to say no or just offer to meet outdoors & take her to a park for a bit? wouldn't be as bothered if we weren't going away!

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TappingTed · 15/08/2023 16:06

I wouldn’t. No. It’s 48 hours from
last bout of sickness so that’s not until tomorrow morning. It’s a no from
me.

SirenSays · 15/08/2023 16:09

I'd say no, it would be nice to help her out but imo it's not worth the risk of ruining a holiday.

AFingerofFudge · 15/08/2023 16:10

No. Not ahead of a holiday. Hopefully she'll understand!

MeetMyCat · 15/08/2023 16:11

It would be a 'no' from me

HamBone · 15/08/2023 16:13

It’s a shame, but no. Your holiday could be ruined.

PSBorNormal · 15/08/2023 16:13

No, I wouldn't. And am shocked someone would ask you to take their child in this situation, especially as she knows you've got holiday plans.

PacManMom · 15/08/2023 16:15

No I wouldn't.

calmcoco · 15/08/2023 16:17

No way!

48 hours from last sickness.

I'd be to be asked.

Jellycats4life · 15/08/2023 16:18

You’re totally justified to say no full stop, but especially with your holiday on the horizon. No way do you want to take the slightest risk.

dinmin · 15/08/2023 16:19

But to those saying 48 hours… it will have been (assuming DN has no more episodes)

how old is she? Id prob go with the outdoor option, after 48 hours, if you have a hol coming up

calmcoco · 15/08/2023 16:21

dinmin · 15/08/2023 16:19

But to those saying 48 hours… it will have been (assuming DN has no more episodes)

how old is she? Id prob go with the outdoor option, after 48 hours, if you have a hol coming up

The sister won't be, and tbh it just feels too risky right before a holiday.

PSBorNormal · 15/08/2023 16:22

@dinmin we were all ill recently and I treated us as a family unit. I cancelled everything and we didn't go out to meet anyone until the last person was 48 hours clear.

The sister is planning to come round to drop of her DN. that would be a no from me as she isn't 48 hours clear.

TotalDramarama · 15/08/2023 16:23

I would probably be OK with it if it was an emergency or something that couldn't be helped, but think I'd say no, can we do Thursday or Friday instead.

TeeBee · 15/08/2023 16:26

Not when you're about to go on holiday. Why would she ask you to risk that? Will she understand when you explain you don't want to jeopardise your trip?

FortofPud · 15/08/2023 16:26

Hard no from me. And i would be having nothing to do with any of them before my holiday as while the 48 hour rule is better than nothing, it's still somewhat arbitrary.

kerstina · 15/08/2023 16:28

No as it’s obviously very infectious if they have all have it . I would not take the risk .

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MissAtomicBomb1 · 15/08/2023 16:31

Ok it seems pretty unanimous - thank you! 😅
I think the fact that she's off work so it's not essential makes me feel why risk it?
I imagine she's asking as DN is prob disappointed not to be coming now.
They are really blasé about this sort of stuff so it's really awkward. They sent her round with a raging cold once which we all caught. At the same time she would always do anything to help me out! 🤷🏼‍♀️

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JenniferBarkley · 15/08/2023 16:33

Without the holiday I might if he's over 48 hours, but with a holiday coming up I wouldn't risk it. Those bugs are awful.

TheFormidableMrsC · 15/08/2023 17:11

No absolutely not! I've just had a tummy bug, I had a friend turn up and I kept her on the doorstep (she was going away the next day and definitely didn't want it!). No that's really selfish to put you in that position.

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