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AIBU?

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To go out tonight & leave sick-ish child with babysitter?

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hoopyloopy2 · 25/07/2014 09:53

DS2 age 6 has been sick twice this morning. But not violently and no other symptoms - fever etc. he's not a sicky child normally though so obviously something up. Dinner out nearby with friends tonight & babysitter booked (local student who we've used lots). If no more sick, wondering if wrong to ask babysitter to still come & expose her to germs? And wondering if I should be cancelling dinner to be here for him in any case if he's been ill this morning, even if he's OK later?

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NickNacks · 25/07/2014 09:55

No offence but I would say no if I was your babysitter. I do professionally babysit and childmind and would lose other work if I got sick.

Bowlersarm · 25/07/2014 09:58

I would ask your babysitter whether she minds, providing he isn't sick again today.

PedlarsSpanner · 25/07/2014 09:58

The right thing to do is cancel

Noro appears to be doing the rounds atm

Sorry

WilburIsSomePig · 25/07/2014 09:58

Sorry but its not really fair on the babysitter is it? You could tell her and if she still wants to babysit then that's up to her.

WilburIsSomePig · 25/07/2014 09:58

Sorry but its not really fair on the babysitter is it? You could tell her and if she still wants to babysit then that's up to her.

Finola1step · 25/07/2014 09:59

If it was term time, would you send him to school? No, because if the 24/48 hour rule and passing bugs on to others.

I think it's a bit unfair on the babysitter.

FrankSaysNo · 25/07/2014 09:59

If there is no more vomiting, it becomes the baby sitters call. If I were an impoverished student , I'd take the risk for thirty quid an evening.

londonrach · 25/07/2014 10:00

Unfair on babysitter sorry cancel today as it's not be 24/48 hours. Cuddle up with ds and enjoy some DVDs.

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hoopyloopy2 · 25/07/2014 10:02

Yes I will definitely cancel if there is more vomiting, which if noro there would be. Dilemma is really if he is fine from now (10am) onwards. I guess term time exposure is different risk level though isn't it? He would be in bed when she gets here.

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MildDrPepperAddiction · 25/07/2014 10:02

Not fair to babysitter or your dd. If she's sick she will want her mum.

KnackeredMuchly · 25/07/2014 10:05

I'd text and ask. As a babysitter I wouldnt mind unless the child felt rotten.

HaroldLloyd · 25/07/2014 10:08

I think if he isn't sick again give her the choice. Bugs go through here and I don't get them. She might miss the money, and not mind.

If it's noro I would imagine things will get worse and you won't want to go out anyway. Hope it's not!

HaroldLloyd · 25/07/2014 10:09

It's only wrong if you don't inform her first in my opinion. You should let her know what's happened and leave it to her.

MyFairyKing · 25/07/2014 10:11

As a babysitter, I'd not be impressed. I've happily babysat children with colds or similar but vomiting is awful for a babysitter to deal with. That said, I'd see how he is over the course of the day and make a decision early afternoon.

Sneezecakesmum1 · 25/07/2014 10:14

I agree speak to the babysitter and she can assess the risk herself.

Some very minor childhood bugs can be devastating if a woman is pregnant and with any woman between the age of 12 and 50 it is a possibility! Hence ask the babysitter if she wants to babysit.....not if she is pregnant!!!

GodDamnBatman · 25/07/2014 10:29

As long as she knows before hand, I don't see the problem. But don't hide it from her.

I've watched kids on the recovery, and it's been fine.

CremeEggThief · 25/07/2014 10:34

Have you considered you might be incubating it now aa well and you risk passing it on at the restaurant?

I don't think you should go.

indigo18 · 25/07/2014 10:46

Dear Lord, some folks do over-react; the world does not have to stop for a bit of up-chuck! You will know if he is really ill by this afternoon- any more d or v or a temp. listlessness etc and you will cancel, because you are sensible. If no more sickness and DC is drinking well and keeping a bit of lunch down, I would tell babysitter that he vomited but has been fine all day. It is unlikely that if he has been on form all day, he will suddenly start vomiting tonight.... although I am sure there will be plenty of people able to prove me wrong. Go with your instincts, you know your child (as a very wise GP always used to say when I took child to her surgery; 'If mum is worried then there is something up.'

cakecake · 25/07/2014 11:19

I use to babysit all the time and I would not have minded, as long as they had told me previously. I would just tell her and see how she feels. If she is a student she will be exposed to it anyway!!

Just make sure you don't guilt trip her into it... 'We would realllllllly like to go but if you don't want to do it, i guess that is ok.'

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hoopyloopy2 · 25/07/2014 11:28

Thanks all. The tide seems to be against. So far he hasn't thrown up again but not tried any food yet...

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ICanSeeTheSun · 25/07/2014 12:02

I would still babysit, but there again I work in a hospital and in contact with Cdif, mrsa and other lovely bugs. I think I'm immune from a general sickness bug.

Phone and ask the baby sitter. If she agree I would pay her extra

Mrsjayy · 25/07/2014 12:23

Text your babysitter and ask them what they want to do but tbh if it was mine id stay home your son might be quietly feeling naff and not want to be bothered with a babysitter

Billygoats · 25/07/2014 13:27

I would still babysit and in fact did once when younger , I remember scrubbing the sofa clean and bathing the little girl.

Just tell her the truth and let her decide, she probably wants the money and so will say yes.

Mrsjayy · 25/07/2014 13:29

I would have babysat too a little bit of puke doesnt bother me I used to babysit for a few children and did when they were ill

Lottiedoubtie · 25/07/2014 13:38

I'd babysit. Just make sure you tell the babysitter what to do in case of vomit- and make it reasonable. Eg, bath child and re-settle on sofa with a bowl. Call me and I'll be home in 30 mins or whatever. Don't expect babysitter to be scrubbing sheets etc...

Leave hand wash and biscuits for babysitter.

Only cancel if DC won't sleep at normal time/you are worried its more than just a bit of a tummy bug.

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