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Aries14
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Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
My DH birthday is this weekend and we invited some friends over for dinner. My one friend just told me her son is on a nebulizer for a cough AND he was just diagonsed with Fifths. She also said she "thinks" her other son is okay, so far.
Question is, would you be okay with them coming over on saturday? I know its a few days away and that the oldest is probably not contagious anymore BUT the younger one could be, right? I have two girls 4 and 22 months and my little one has a history of seizures when sick. There will also be other kids there - including a young baby.
WWYD?
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Posted 10/16/13 10:00 AM  |
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alli3131
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Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
Just a cold I would be ok......but when you add in the Fifths and I would say no.
I personally would not even put a host in that position to even have to make that call. I would say sorry my kids can't make it due to illness.
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| Posted 10/16/13 10:04 AM |
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Pomegranate5
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
Just tell her that you don't feel comfortable exposing all of the other guests to fifths without them being aware so it's probably best they sit this party out and you'll get together when everyone is feeling better.
It's not just for the kids sake. As a pregnant mom, I'd be so upset if I found out a child was there and interacting with me and my kid that the host knew could be contagious with fifths.
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| Posted 10/16/13 10:24 AM |
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Aries14
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Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
ugh, I hate that people put you in this position...
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| Posted 10/16/13 10:43 AM |
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moonmist09
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Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
if I heard that one of her kids had Fifth's i would suggest she keep them home since it is contagious
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| Posted 10/16/13 10:53 AM |
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MissMeliss
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
Posted by alli3131
Just a cold I would be ok......but when you add in the Fifths and I would say no.
I personally would not even put a host in that position to even have to make that call. I would say sorry my kids can't make it due to illness.
I agree with all of this.
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| Posted 10/16/13 12:40 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
I would say no. Fifth's disease is contagious and not something I would want to risk my kids getting. Or any of my other guests.
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| Posted 10/16/13 12:41 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
Due to the fifths disease I would request that she get a sitter for her children. I would never want to expose my kids or my other guests to that. What if someone was pregnant and had yet to come out to everyone. I would feel horrible knowingly exposing everyone.
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| Posted 10/16/13 1:02 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
I absolutely would not be ok with the kids coming over, particularly because of your daughter's history of seizures.
There are certain risks you can't avoid (kids are obviously exposed to germs at school and in public) but this one you can avoid. Apologize and just tell your friend you don't feel comfortable having her kids over and this gives her plenty of time to find a sitter. Or decide not to come. Her choice.
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| Posted 10/16/13 1:36 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
No way and I am pretty lenient with colds.
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| Posted 10/16/13 1:55 PM |
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BeachGrl
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Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
No way would I allow it, and I also would never put a host in that situation
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| Posted 10/16/13 5:19 PM |
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IVFmiracle
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
I would say no. I don't know anything about the period of time where someone with Fifths disease is contagious but I would rather be safe than sorry.
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| Posted 10/16/13 5:29 PM |
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hopingforbaby
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
Posted by alli3131
Just a cold I would be ok......but when you add in the Fifths and I would say no.
I personally would not even put a host in that position to even have to make that call. I would say sorry my kids can't make it due to illness.
I agree with all of this.
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| Posted 10/16/13 5:38 PM |
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computergirl
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
That is so wrong of her to put you on the spot. I'm a germaphobe, but I don't mind a kid with a runny nose. But something like Fifth's is really different.
Also stomach viruses-- I cannot stand when parents say something like "Well he had a stomach bug yesterday but he's fine now". Reschedule the playdate, please! It's still contagious the next day, that's how it goes through classrooms and daycares!
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| Posted 10/16/13 5:51 PM |
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BlessedMomma
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Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
No I wouldn't allow it. Even just a cold causes me to say I would prefer then you sit this one out LOL Im a germaphobe so Fifths- ABSOLUTELY NOT. And I would personally say something along the lines of Im not comfortable with it.
ETA: Computergirl I hate that too!!!!!! My brothers do that to me ALL THE TIME! For easter my nephew had a stomach virus, I understand its easter, BUT you were coming to my house where my young infant was, other family members with their kids and my in laws. Id rather you cancel the day of then call me and ASK ME to TELL you not to come. Cause I had to tell him not to come.
For my mothers bday he did the same thing! His other son was throwing up all night and we were supposed to go to my moms house I told her I wasn't going if he was. I wasn't taking a chance with my infant.
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| Posted 10/16/13 8:46 PM |
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whyteach
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
Definately not with Fifths. Just say you honestly don't feel comfortable. As a friend, she should respect that.
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| Posted 10/16/13 8:50 PM |
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Champ
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
nope!!! I have preemies, and yes they are 2, but when exposed to any kind of sickness they both get it and then we both get it. I'm a teacher and exposed to lots of germs, but when I get it from my twins it is so much worse.
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| Posted 10/16/13 9:05 PM |
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Ltdentway99
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Re: Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
Nope!! They stay home. If the mom gets mad, then she is not your real friend.
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| Posted 10/16/13 9:23 PM |
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A3CM
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Need advice on friends kids coming over sick..
it can take up to 14-20 days for fifths to show signs... so i would say sorry, please dont come
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| Posted 10/16/13 9:31 PM |
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