Still looking after GD - ok?

[Chewbecca]

I’m trying to reconcile the fact that I look after my (step) granddaughter one day per week with the fact we are supposed to be socially distancing.

No one in my household is vulnerable & we have no symptoms but we have cut pretty much all other contact.

GD however will still be going to nursery 2 days pw as parent is a key worker. I’m conscious this means a big increase in indirect contact for us.

Are we supposed to cut the childcare I provide? Anyone else in a similar situation?

Are you over 70? If so then yes you need to stop

No, none of us meet the vulnerable criteria.

stop op.....just no

it depends a bit on how old you are, but I don’t think you should be expected to continue to provide the childcare

Honestly I am an intelligent person normally but twigged today how contrary it is now DS has finished school & we’re increasing our distancing ability. Until today, it didn’t feel odd.

I’m 47 & healthy.

I stopped DC grandmothers caring for him a week ago. None are over 70.

You're only 47! That's fine I'd say.

its not fine,.....message is not getting through at all is it?

This is difficult. Can you bear having her for three days?

Can her nursery pick up the extra day? They will have the capacity as they are not taking in other children.

We are going to stay home and not have any contact with any other people.

No, I can’t have her for any more days (though that was a great suggestion) as I work myself the rest of the week (from home now).

Interesting how posts go from ‘it’s fine’ to ‘message isn’t getting through’.

I think we have found a solution. Believe GD’s parent can take some unpaid leave so we plan to speak to them this weekend and ask for that day to be my day & I will reimburse the lost pay.

Thank you for your thoughts, it was helpful working it through, though upsetting.

@SapphireSalute
Its not fine,.....message is not getting through at all is it?

The people saying this are making huge assumptions - you're 47 years old, the same age as plenty of mums on here. Yes, ideally we'd all stay in our homes and care for our own children only, but if we did that, there wouldn't be enough people to keep key services going, let alone the economy. You should decide together, and sounds like you might have a good solution.

We are in France and social distancing. No one is coming in or out of home. If you leave our home you can't come back. Our ages are from 11-50.

One person goes out once a week to top up on supplies for the farm/house. Lots of hand washing, wearing gloves, not touching food. Fruit like apples needs peeling or washing if it's been bought loose.

Please watch this. It's a couple of mins but really makes it clear.

Not sure the video works.

I’m also mum to a 16 yo but now school has stopped, we have the opportunity to really shut the doors... except for the GD, that’s what brought it home.

Thanks Wally. Are nurseries not open for children of key workers?