Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The H1N1 Drama

So Marshall has been hit by the H1N1 flu. I got a call from a anonymous individual who told me about the kids getting sick before I put David on a bus and sent him to school. I realize my son cannot live in a bubble. I know he could potentially get this from a trip to town. Who knows maybe he already has it and is just not showing signs yet. I am going to try hard however to keep him from getting it. I pulled him out of preschool for the week. It isn't like he is in a higher grade and is going to miss a key building block while out. They study the ABC's, Colors, Letter Sounds. If I get too worried I can study those with him here. I am just not ready to sit back and risk him going to the hospital for months on end. We have been there once and I don't think I can survive that again. It was hard enough the first time he fought for his life. I know they say most kids fight it off, but we are talking about a boy who is tiny and gets sick for long stretches when it is just a common cold. I am scared of him getting this. I may be overreacting. Ya know what though he is my kid, this is my choice. You raise your kid and I will raise mine. I am a good Mom and I think this is the right decision for us.
Sorry if this seems a bit grouchy.
After yesterday and certain reactions from people I am touchy about this topic.

2 comments:

  1. I don't blame you at all! it freaks me out when I drop Leah off at daycare 2 days a week and one of the other babies in her room has a runny nose. It's our job as mom's to protect our kids. and I truely believe that we know our kids and their needs better than anyone else. If i was in your shoes, I'd have David home too!

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  2. The Becky i know doesn't worry or care about what anybody says or doesn't say, you know whats best for David

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