My DD started school in September. She's 4.5. she had one day off on day two of a rotten cold which made her cry and stay awake all night. Another day off because she vomited a teeny amount in the car last week. I knew an hour later it was her usual travel sickness/random one of puke she does every now and then. Such a wasted day off but obviously I couldn't risk it!
She had her flu vaccination yesterday and has come home tonight with a cold and is struggling to sleep. Really can't keep her off tomorrow as it's 95% attendance or above at her school. I've worked out that's ten days max a year. Theres a high risk of stomach bugs and all-sorts yet as winter has just begun. I just feel guilty as the school's a mile walk away, it's cold and she's feeling rotten. She's only four and I hate how you can't do what's best for them because of the attendance targets. I'm terrified I'll have the school on my back soon if winter keeps knocking her down. Isn't it hard handing kids over to the education system? A few months ago I was able to let her rest when she's Ill. I know she's got to learn to function with colds but it's still horrible. I hate the idea of her feeling all hot, stuffy and sickly and being told to sit and listen etc. She also has a weak stomach and I worry so much she will throw up if she's feeling yucky. Agghhh wish me luck for morning