Yesterday I posted about the dilemma of being a single parent and having a child who is sick and wondering at what point do I have my child stay with a family member. This decision made was primarily motivated by concerns over risk of infection. As it turned out, my sweet child was very ill and in the middle of the night wanted to come to my bed. That lasted for awhile and I ended up going to sleep on the couch. I found I was too concerned every time he breathed on me or coughed. Throughout the day, yesterday, I was constantly hand washing and sanitizing. My folks were suggesting I could find a facemask to wear to protect myself. Tomorrow when I meet with my oncolgist, this will be one of the questions I have to determine how much can I expose myself to and what should be my limits.
What was my decision? Well after a rough night I knew my son had to be elsewheres. After throwing up 4 times this morning, my decision was quickly confirmed. I suspect that I should of had him stay with family sooner, but I really didn't want to have him not be at home. The positive thing is that I was really tired out from everything, so this afternoon I had a good long nap and tonight I will go to sleep early.
Addendum: the oncologist says the general guideline is if my son is not well enough to be at daycare, he's not well enough to hang out with me.
What was my decision? Well after a rough night I knew my son had to be elsewheres. After throwing up 4 times this morning, my decision was quickly confirmed. I suspect that I should of had him stay with family sooner, but I really didn't want to have him not be at home. The positive thing is that I was really tired out from everything, so this afternoon I had a good long nap and tonight I will go to sleep early.
Addendum: the oncologist says the general guideline is if my son is not well enough to be at daycare, he's not well enough to hang out with me.
