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emetophobes, it's that time of year :(

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devilinside · 07/10/2013 09:31

First bucket sighting at school this morning. My sister had norovirus last week after attending a party where some selfish buggers thought it was acceptable to bring along a vomiting toddler. Most of the other guests got the bug including an elderly man. Feel free to add your rants and worries here.

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autumnsmum · 19/12/2013 19:13

That's rotten about the nappy rash apparently one girl came into ds class the other day after being sick and now six people in his class including the teacher have it

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devilinside · 20/12/2013 13:38

Sad hope we are all remaining bug free, DD is going to a huge party tonight in a church hall, that is causing me much anxiety, can't cope with the thought of a d&v bug over Christmas. People staying, no escape, d&v bugs, my worst nightmare

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Boobybeau · 20/12/2013 14:40

This is amazing, I've only just found this thread and you ALL think like me, I can't believe it! I thought I was going mad but turns out I have an actual phobia! Ds started school this year and has special needs so puts everything in his mouth, licks everything and is always poorly so I've been dreading this. And all the fb posts are also feeding my anxiety, even reading this thread is making me a bit shaky! DH told me over dinner that they've been dropping like flies at his work with d & v and I instantly lost my appetite. I refuse to use any puplic loos and I get twitchy when DH uses one and I feel the need to constantly remind him not to touch anything (including the door handles) I hate it so much, I feel like its taking over my life sometimes as its always in the back of my mind. We take the dc swimming once a week and it takes all my energy as I'm in constant fear of us all catching something as my worst fear is we all get d & v at the same time but I refuse to give into it as I wants children to enjoy their childhood.
It just drives me crazy that there are so many selfish people around who happily take their sick dc out. I also have friends on chemo and steroids who it would be much more serious for so I get doubly cross!
I've been using the boots antiviral foam, it says it also protects for upto 6hrs, does anyone know if it actually works against norovirus and alike?

Newcurtainsplease · 20/12/2013 21:13

welcome Boobybeau. I was wondering yesterday whether actually every one thinks like this and I am just 'pretending' to have a phobia. Then dh announced that he had booked for him and ds to go to the cinema on Sunday. Without a 2nd thought about the bug possibilities. Only 2 days before Christmas. The very thought of it terrifies me!

Boobybeau · 20/12/2013 21:44

Argh, my dh would do something like that. Trouble is I think they are being the reasonable ones as that sounds like a lovely thing to do with the dc, I just wish I could switch my brain off and just enjoy the moment like them.
I think everyone on this thead should live in a super clean community together with our fab infection control OCD and then we wouldn't have to worry about d & v when doing lovely activities with our children as we would know that everyone has washed their hands and obeyed the 48hr rule. Then all the selfish people who don't care about passing around their germs can happily infect each other as much as they like!!!

Twighlightsparkle · 20/12/2013 23:04

Welcome booby. I've come to the conclusion people enjoy talking about tummy bugs, I hate hearing talk of it , at school gates etc.

justmuddlingalongsomehow · 21/12/2013 08:38

Bollocks - ds has been up since 3 with d. Thank god I had some old pull ups or life would have been even more hideous. Now I wait for the v to start - he says he feels sick - and watch dc1 like a hawk.

I really thought we'd escaped it with school being out. Shaking like a leaf - we're supposed to be driving to my mum's tomorrow. I'm on my own with the kids and am so looking forward to adult company it's unreal. Shit shit shit. Literally. We can't go yet can we? In tears.

Marne · 21/12/2013 09:15

Justmud- hope your ds is ok and hasn't been sick, when ever my dd's have had a bug the V has come first so fingers crossed your ds has got away with just D. My dd used to get a lot of bugs when she was nursery age but most of them just involved D (my other dd has only ever had D once but she is more likely to be sick). Could you go to your mums a day later (if your ds is ok and is not sick)?

I would love to take dd1 to the cinema near Christmas (there are a few films she would like to see) but I'm not brave enough, maybe we will go after Christmas (but I will be taking my hand gel and not letting her near the pick and mix).

justmuddlingalongsomehow · 21/12/2013 12:14

Things not great. DC1 complaining of feeling sick and having tummy ache. DS white as a sheet and curled up on sofa.

Feck

justmuddlingalongsomehow · 21/12/2013 13:00

Oh God. Both of them have been sick. How can I deal with this? Too scared, shaking and crying. Have bathed them both and got them with pull ups on sitting on towels watching a Christmas film. Ho ho bloody ho :(

Marne · 21/12/2013 14:01

Sad, so sorry you are going through this Justmud, fingers crossed for no more V, sounds like you have things under control, the best thing to do is cover the area around them with towels and keep bowls near by (I always use old towels that can be chucked away so less to handle and clean), hopefully they are over the worst, just keep giving them fluids and no food until tomorrow (if they have stopped being sick), I always starve mine even though they now say to feed them. Hopefully they will be both be better in a day or 2, kids seem to recover quite quickly so they should be fine by Christmas day.

alexle · 21/12/2013 14:49

Really sorry to hear this just muddling. Hope that's the end if it now and dc are feeling better soon. I can understand how you must be feeling. The anxiety is horrendous. As Marne said, it sounds like you are doing really well, you have them clean and changed. Don't be hard on yourself - this is our worst fear and you are managing it. Thinking of you.

justmuddlingalongsomehow · 21/12/2013 21:11

Both still rubbish. Last sick about half an hour ago from dc1. Ds was about an hour ago. Both still crapping for England. Not sure I can do this :( :(

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devilinside · 21/12/2013 22:36

Sorry you are going through this muddling. Keep strong, I know it's tough, but we always cope. How are they now?

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justmuddlingalongsomehow · 21/12/2013 22:39

Asleep. It's going to be a long night. No more sick but lots of the other from both. Not sure which I find worse tbh. I am terrified. I can just imagine having it over Xmas, not being able to go to my mum's. I've been looking forward to it for month's and months. So pissed off.

Thanks for the support.

Twighlightsparkle · 21/12/2013 23:06

Many hugs, you can do it , you are doing it. It will be over soon.

You have coped.

Hope they are better really soon x

Dancergirl · 22/12/2013 01:14

Hope you are ok muddling and manage to get some sleep.

We are all here to support you.

Twighlightsparkle · 22/12/2013 08:14

Hope things are better this morning muddling, remember no dairy or it prolonged the bug.

I've been panicking, on thurs I saw a child at work, my job involves 20 mins close contact with a child, testing their eyes. He looked really awful, as they came in the room I asked mum if he was ok, she said yes.,after 20 mins of me sitting v close to him she told me he had been vomiting all night and was missing nursery party!

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh. Drives me bonkers. I've had aching joints since yesterday , which I've had prior to noro in the past.

alexle · 22/12/2013 08:31

How are things this morning just muddling? Did you manage to get any sleep? Thinking if you.

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devilinside · 22/12/2013 10:53

How are you this morning Muddling? Twighlight, awful that people are so selfish, how do they justify taking ill toddlers out ready to infect others, just before Christmas, I am sure you will be fine, as the child didn't 'v', but still Sad

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Marne · 22/12/2013 13:20

Hope our dc's are feeling better Muddling and I hope you are ok Twighlight, I don't understand why people take children to appointments when they are poorly Sad.

We have made it to sunday so am hoping we are bug free, though dd1 has a bad cold and dh is complaining of tooth ache (I can cope with both of these).

justmuddlingalongsomehow · 22/12/2013 16:13

Hello all - kids slightly better after night from hell with both of them from both ends. I am knackered - can't cope with much more and wish I had family nearby.

They look like they've been white washed and I am terrified I'm going to get it for christmas and be stuck at home alone. :(

BigWellyLittleWelly · 22/12/2013 19:04

muddling I really hope you are ok.

I went to a carol service this afternoon. Dd scoffed a load of sweets and food prepared heaven only knows when. Sigh.

justmuddlingalongsomehow · 22/12/2013 19:52

Feel very rough. Have a bucket. Crying. What can I do? Kids think I've gone a bit mad ... I don't want to be sick. :( :( :(

Marne · 22/12/2013 20:10

Justmuddling, sorry you are feeling poorly, have you got an motilium ? Can anyone get you any? Quite often when we get bugs we are not sick ( takes a lot to make us sick ), try and find something to keep your mind busy ( I usually play a addictive game on the iPad or dd's ds ). Fingers crossed for you xxxxxx