Just Don't LIE To Me!!!

[bunnyslippers]

So frustrated!!!! We have a terrible stomach virus going through my home. Every child that was here last Friday has been vomiting ever since, including my own 18 month old baby. I have had to shut down for the past three days, and may open tomorrow. My sister-in-law just texted to tell me that she is unsure if she is sending her 8 month old baby tomorrow bc "she thinks he may need one more day at home." I ask how he's doing. "Well, he threw up last night and this morning, from some yogurt we tried last night." I proceed to remind her of my policy that kids must be 24 hours symptom free, even if they are family. Her response is "OK, well he threw up last at 6:00 this morning, so if we can last 24 hours he should be in the clear." First off, there is NO WAY he won't throw up again. This thing lasts for days. Second of all, WHY would she WANT to bring him here?!?? He is a baby, and he is sick, and everyone who lives here is sick. And I will guarantee to you that he did not throw up last at 6:00 in the morning, she was just trying to cover her story. The last thing I need is another puking child to take care of. I am so angry at her for even putting me in this position. I should not have to argue with my own family, or have to remind her of my policies repeatedly. She knows I have rules, and she knew it when she signed up to come here. And I have to tread very lightly with her, bc she is a bit irrational and will chew my brother's head off if I say the wrong thing. Argh!!!! Pulling my hair out.

[littlemissmuffet]

So frustrated!!!! We have a terrible stomach virus going through my home. Every child that was here last Friday has been vomiting ever since, including my own 18 month old baby. I have had to shut down for the past three days, and may open tomorrow. My sister-in-law just texted to tell me that she is unsure if she is sending her 8 month old baby tomorrow bc "she thinks he may need one more day at home." I ask how he's doing. "Well, he threw up last night and this morning, from some yogurt we tried last night." I proceed to remind her of my policy that kids must be 24 hours symptom free, even if they are family. Her response is "OK, well he threw up last at 6:00 this morning, so if we can last 24 hours he should be in the clear." First off, there is NO WAY he won't throw up again. This thing lasts for days. Second of all, WHY would she WANT to bring him here?!?? He is a baby, and he is sick, and everyone who lives here is sick. And I will guarantee to you that he did not throw up last at 6:00 in the morning, she was just trying to cover her story. The last thing I need is another puking child to take care of. I am so angry at her for even putting me in this position. I should not have to argue with my own family, or have to remind her of my policies repeatedly. She knows I have rules, and she knew it when she signed up to come here. And I have to tread very lightly with her, bc she is a bit irrational and will chew my brother's head off if I say the wrong thing. Argh!!!! Pulling my hair out.

No you don't, that's their problem.

Stick to your guns. 24 hours symptom free. When he returns, if he shows any symptoms call for immediate pick-up, if not, move on.

Hope you and your kiddos are all well again soon!

[Christian Mother]

I charge regardless if a child is sick and gets picked up...she can always bring him but if he starts showing signs that he's sick like fever, excessive crying, and vomit...call for pick up and remind them that you still get paid for the day and they can not come back the following day bc they are still ill. Parents learn quickly that they don't want to pay if they have to stay home with their kids. It's easier for them to make the call and stay home then to get ready and then drop and go to work and then have to turn around or leave work to pick up their sick littles. They save money buy keeping them home.

[Countrygal]

So frustrated!!!! We have a terrible stomach virus going through my home. Every child that was here last Friday has been vomiting ever since, including my own 18 month old baby. I have had to shut down for the past three days, and may open tomorrow. My sister-in-law just texted to tell me that she is unsure if she is sending her 8 month old baby tomorrow bc "she thinks he may need one more day at home." I ask how he's doing. "Well, he threw up last night and this morning, from some yogurt we tried last night." I proceed to remind her of my policy that kids must be 24 hours symptom free, even if they are family. Her response is "OK, well he threw up last at 6:00 this morning, so if we can last 24 hours he should be in the clear." First off, there is NO WAY he won't throw up again. This thing lasts for days. Second of all, WHY would she WANT to bring him here?!?? He is a baby, and he is sick, and everyone who lives here is sick. And I will guarantee to you that he did not throw up last at 6:00 in the morning, she was just trying to cover her story. The last thing I need is another puking child to take care of. I am so angry at her for even putting me in this position. I should not have to argue with my own family, or have to remind her of my policies repeatedly. She knows I have rules, and she knew it when she signed up to come here. And I have to tread very lightly with her, bc she is a bit irrational and will chew my brother's head off if I say the wrong thing. Argh!!!! Pulling my hair out.

You might also remind her not to give dairy......

Hope you and your household is better very, very soon! {{{HUGS}}}