Not allowing DC to go to other houses

[HiDuggee]

Am I doing the right thing here. My DM was just apauled that shes not babysitting my DS on a Friday anymore (for now). I have been self isolating but are due to go back to work (supermarket) next week. My DM (early 50s) works in same supermarket.

I mentioned by text that I have told work that I need to change one of my shifts now that she can't have my child as usual one day a week. She rang me shocked, as she thought that could pick up as usual as "it's no different from us going to work together"

I'm doing the right thing aren't I? We are not meant to mix in each others houses. I said it's different because at work we are social distancing, DS is 1 so she couldn't do that with him. I feel awful now that she didn't know she won't be seeing him for a while

Yes, if you don't absolutely need the childcare then she shouldn't be seeing him.

I'd make an extra effort with Skype and stuff though. It's understandable that she's going to miss him.

You are doing the right thing.

For all the reasons you've said.

I feel awful now that she didn't know she won't be seeing him for a while

Don't feel awful OP. Feel good that you are protecting lives.

you are already dealing with a risk with all the people you will encounter at work. Your mum is dealing in a same way with a whole different lot of people.
You are right - if you start mixing up the two households it will double the transmission risk both ways

Thanks, it's hard as she's been a huge part of his life. DH and I lived with them for the first 7 months of DS life so I understand it will be hard for both my parent's. I'll definitely continue to video call regularly. Can't wait for this to be over

We are both key workers so technically could keep DS in nursery (1 morning a week then my DM picks him up) but he picks up bugs all the time there so id rather keep him away, plus I'm lucky that my job will adapt to fit around it