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Child to go to Grandparents?!

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dollface19 · 18/05/2020 08:20

I know this question has been asked a million times and I'm sure in my mind I know the answer to my own question, but I work from home in high pressured job. Single mum to one child, for 8 weeks we have seen grandparents through window and at a distance, now work is getting busier finding my patience very thin(as everyone else is) as I can't do it all, all day. Her GM has continuously asked to have her few hours once a week while I'm working for the day, now for all this time I've said no, but now considering it as we have recently had a meal with them in their garden, just not in the house. No parties have had any symptoms etc I've been tested for my job purposes in case I need to go into work and negative results.
GF is still working full time in stockroom in a warehouse, but is following guidelines daily etc. When dd goes to their house he wouldn't be there just GM who doesn't work and doesn't have contact with anyone else. I'm seriously considering it but I understand you are not allowed but for MH reasons I feel it's good for us all over other risks.

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Porridgeoat · 21/05/2020 06:22

I would. Both heathy adults. Child can hand wash on arrival

Tamtam86 · 21/05/2020 08:05

I would do it (in fact I have done it, DD went to her grandparents yesterday)

novacaneforthepain · 21/05/2020 08:38

I have now started going to grandparents

dollface19 · 21/05/2020 12:04

I haven't taken DD yet, been to their garden where you can walk around goose had a takeaway it was Iovely. Dd n GF were PlayIng catch n dd got a bit too close for my likely and I had a mini breakdown inside ! But since then we face both been ok , I think it all parties are well n showing no symptoms then we would allow them to get tiny bit closer 🙈

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pfrench · 21/05/2020 12:11

Do it.

I took my child (also an only) to see her grandparents yesterday. We made attempts at social distancing, everyone seems happier today.

If we get locked down again at any point, we're going to go and live with them, or live with my brother and his family. Screw the guidelines, there are some mental health issues at stake here!

Fluteytooting · 21/05/2020 12:12

I’ve just started doing this. Everyone Is healthy and we’re all adhering to the other rules so we consider it to be very low risk.

Mammyloveswine · 21/05/2020 12:36

My parents are having my youngest when I go back to work as a teacher as his nursery are only offering short days which are no good for me (and only 2.5 a week)
. However he is going to stay with them temporarily in the first instance to avoid risk from me and the eldest.... breaks my heart but with no wraparound childcare available I have no choice...

SecondaryBurnzzz · 21/05/2020 12:36

that's my thinking Flutey we aren't leaving the house apart from local walks and DD not even doing that. GP, the same. In my mind both parties are 'clean'. The plan is we will drive there - petrol bought weeks ago, only DD will go in, shower, change etc. They will spend the time baking, painting and just hanging out at home. DD really needs a change of scenery and GP's need cheering up (they suggested it).
I still feel a bit angsty about it though.

Auntgiraffe · 21/05/2020 13:44

I would if I were you. The risk must be very low. Working from home with no child care cannot continue indefinitely. Grandparents are already minding grandchildren again on my street.

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