Christmas cancelled - 3 year old is ill

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I know I shouldn’t feel so upset, but we’ve had to cancel having my nan and grandad, my sister, and her partner over today. Our daughter is really unwell, and it just wouldn’t have been fair on her or anyone else.

I’m absolutely gutted, as I’ve been putting so much time and effort into today to make it special. It’s been weeks of planning and preparing, and I was so looking forward to spending time with my family, who were all travelling to us. Living where I do, I feel very isolated, and I was excited to finally have some company and connection.

To make it harder, my little one has been so poorly that she hasn’t been able to enjoy the day at all. I just feel so disappointed and upset.

Is anyone else in a similar position?

This sounds really tough. I hope your daughter recovers quickly. Can you arrange something to have your family over soon? Appreciate it's not the same but maybe nice seen as she's not been well enough to celebrate.

My toddler is also unwell with a horrible virus, husband and myself have it too. I've had it for a few days but it has peaked for my toddler today, horrible to see them so unwell. Think we will need to try Christmas next week instead!

Take care.

That sounds rough. Both of mine had chickenpox last year and it was such a shame.

I would have a Christmas Day redo. There’s no reason you can’t reschedule for another time and get everyone together.