Trying not to freak out
So as I was leaving Dahlia's daycare this morning, there was a sign on the door that says "we have one confirmed case & one suspected case of H1N1." Awesome. I talked to one of the teachers and she said this just came up yesterday. I'm trying not to allow myself to get swept up in a panic, but it's easy to do when people are shrieking about it everywhere. We've been very vigilant about hand washing & all that, but with toddlers, it's hard to keep toys & things out of their mouths. Ugh. I didn't know whether or not I should take her back home with me and say screw work...or if I should leave her there. I still don't know. I'm sitting here wondering if what I did was the right thing. My doctor told me they don't even want me 'caring' for anyone who becomes sick with the flu. Great! So what would I do? Go live somewhere else? That is heartbreaking on too many levels.
Time to inflate the bubble around our house, I think. I am sure we have enough supplies to last us til spring...well, I need to get more diet coke but other than that.....
Time to inflate the bubble around our house, I think. I am sure we have enough supplies to last us til spring...well, I need to get more diet coke but other than that.....
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I've been seeing emails around about using Neti pots and gargling with salt water to help prevent (for you, not toddlers), and also probably seeing that the biggest problem for pregnant women is later when your lungs are already compressed. So, if you did catch it now, it likely wouldn't be as serious as later down the road, right??
But think positive and good luck!!
E isn't in daycare yet, but he's already had a cold. my theory is now babies are going to get sick no matter where they go or how vigilant you are. day care or not, it is a toss up.
still. no fair!