DN's just told me his tummy hurts. Should I text db?

[MoveYourArmsLikeHenry]

I'm minding my dns tonight. My db and SIL very rarely have a night out and have left 15 mins ago. Both Dns are playing happily but the oldest (4) has just told me his tummy hurts. I asked him if he needed a poo and he said no and that he was going to lie down for a min.

He doesn't feel warm and isn't in bad form, he's happily watching Peppa pig and chatting to his brother.

Should I text my db and tell them or leave it in these circumstances as he's in good form? What would you like to happen of it was your dcs?

Please no flames an Sorry for being silly I've just never been in this situation before!

Do u think perhaps he's maybe just missing his parents seeing they don't go out much ?

Nooooo I wouldn't.

Parents go for a rare night out and 4yr old develops a tummy ache 15 minutes after they get out the door.

I'm sure he'll settle down soon enough

I'd say its just nerves, I wouldn't bother.

Leave it just now as he's happy and see how he is in 30 mins. Hopefully he'll be fine!

There's nothing to tell yet so leave them be. He might just be missing them.

Tummy worries and anxiety can often go hand in hand. If he's not hot and is chatting happily enough I'd leave it and see how he is in an hour.

Is your DB within an easy distance if sickness does follow?

Perhaps an "ooooh, who wants ice cream?" Will sort this out?

I agree with everyone else , think its anxiety about mum and dad going. See how he goes hopefully will settle down for bed soon.

Sorry, but really??? Is this a serious question??

Thanks everyone will try your tips :)

If he's distractable he's very likely to be fine, just a bit anxious.

Find something fun to do and keep him busy until bedtime.

It's probably just a fart rearranging itself before exit.

Unless he starts throwing up do not text.

YY to ice cream/smarties, though you may have trouble settling him after.

Yes catsize it is a serious question

No, I wouldn't. There's not much to tell them yet...let them enjoy their night out. And as pp has said he might just be saying it because he's missing them and wants them to come home. My DS has tried similar tricks before! But keep an eye on him and give him some attention...maybe a warm water bottle if he's having a lie down? If it does seem like he's not feeling great take him to bed. But chances are he's just a bit anxious about his parents going out.

If it's really serious, he'll either throw up, be obviously ill (high temperature etc), or be absolutely doubled up.

I wouldn't call them if he's playing ok.

Thank you all :) he seems to have settled down now playing cars with his brother. Thanks again :)

I bet he is missing his mum. My son was always very home sick and would vomit etc . Give him lots of cuddles . And then some more

Lucky your brother for having such a considerate and kind sister

Hope the babysitting is going ok. Really nice of you to check what you should do. Bet they think their aunt is fabulous

They are fine fast asleep now :)

Thanks everyone I kinda feel stupid for asking