Pregnant DC1 just started nursery and already got sick and made me sick. Please give me some advice

[CheshireMummyy]

So DC1 started nursery last week and hates it.
Hes 16 months and after two settling days and two days of nursery he’s not been himself at all.
He’s obviously picked something up and has been screaming all through the night and I feel awful.
I’m 5 weeks pregnant with DC2 and last night I was in agony in my lower back and belly. Guessing I have picked up whatever DC1 has. Feel ok now and had no more cramping or pain but I am going for a scan at the hospital next week just to check everything is ok.
My question is I don’t really need DC1 to go to nursery it was purely because we could that we sent him.
Do I pull him out to protect me and DC2 and send him back when he’s a little bit older and can tell me what hurts when he feels poorly? I feel so torn… thanks in advance for your advice ladies xxx

It is very effective. My son had it age 1, he's been through three major outbreaks at nursery/school and has not had chicken pox. (In two cases literally half the class were off.)

It's £150 from Boots at the moment, and well worth it IMO.

Pull Him out and try again when he’s 2.5/3 he will understand more then. You won’t have nursery runs to deal with either. Go to some nice groups with him

@Carouselfish I definitely support him going to nursery (my sister is an early years specialist and a huge advocate) just wondering when is best. If like you say 16 months- 3 years isn’t going to make the world of difference I might just see if I can push his place back. The communication thing does scare me a bit too. I said to my mum it must be awful being poorly and not being able to tell anyone where it hurts. I obviously know I’m in a fortunate position having the flexibility to do either and don’t take that for granted.
Mums are honestly amazing. Hearing how people worked and dealt with nursery viruses and grew babies at the same time. Superhero’s!

@SnapdragonToadflax ah thanks, well that’s a no brainier then, I’ll get that booked in today. Thank you!

@SErunner someone just mentioned it’s £150 at Boots so I’ll definitely get it booked in!

He's so little still. I would keep him home if you do have a choice.

I think aged 2 is a great time to go to nursery once they can communicate more.

Sorry you've had rude comments. I think you do get a race to the bottom with nursery. Just because some people had to send their babies at 9 months etc they think everyone should.

Just get the flu vaccine if you’re concerned about flu. It’s recommended in pregnancy anyway. Normal colds/sniffles/gastro bugs may be inconvenient but they’re not a risk to your pregnancy.