ok so my daughter went in to dr and got a shot for strep and should be fine by tomorrow morning per dr. my brother is in town (truck driver and in military reserves) so we dont get to see much of eachother, he wants us to meet him at HIS local skate rink which is about an hour away for us and doesn't have the gas to come visit us at home or meet us at our local skate rink. daughter can't go to my mom's because my mom gets sick easily and even though daughter wont be contagious tomorrow, she doesn't want her at her house cause she also helps take care of her dying mom who is dying of cancer (dunno what kind, where, or how progressed it is-body too weak for testing and treatment, so family decided best not to know) and a very weak immune system (understandable). i told my brother since she has strep i don't want her getting out at all this weekend even if fever is no more an issue and the shot since it's supposed to be really cold (cold makes her cough more and can make her start feeling bad again). he thinks i'm being paranoid and i might be, but last time he came to see me was my daughter birthday in janurary -almost a year....i've made the trip for EVERYTHING since, i really don't mind making the trip, but we really can't afford it, and i'm a firm believer in the road goes both ways. i can't really think of ne where for us to go that wont cost us to go to and really dont' want my daughter out in the cold until monday when she goes to wait for the bus. i also switched weekends and am making her miss a bday party on her dad's side because of her being sick so can't see justifying myself to go play with me when she has to miss out on the bday party that i cannot take her to cause it's with ex inlaws.
am i being paranoid about her illness?
No, you're not being paranoid. A cold is O. thing, strep is another. She needs to rest & watch movies all weekend!
No I think he will have to accept that she is unwell and you cannot make it this time. I have had strep recently , started thanksgiving day and I had a 10 day course of antibiotics , the day after they finished I woke with a very sore throat again , went back to Dr and strep test was positive again and I am now on my second round of medication and my throat still hurts and I have a cough
The child has STREP, even with a shot she won't be back to normal or well for a few days, so just stay home and love her and take care of her and tell your brother you are sorry but just can't, as a good parent, get her out in the weather while she is sick. He should understand if he loves his niece at all. You are the mom. I learned something a long time ago from my mom: As the parent, I don't have to do anything I am not comfortable with. Also learned this from her: This too shall pass. Good luck! Don't think twice about your decision. She has to get well so she can get back to school.
no , no you are not. You know your child and how they handle illness's and you are being cautious of others (I respect). maybe you two can split the cost of gas for him to come to you. I do not know ... That is the best compramise I can think of, but your worrys about the illness are justifies, and it is your job to protect her, not his so he will have to deal.
No, you're not being paranoid. I've dealt w/ strep throat all my life and when I have it, I take care of myself and stay in bed and rest. Strep can be very resilient and like Kate H. said below, it definitely CAN come back; it has with me, too. If it were me, I'd be staying home with my sick child nestled in bed while I take care of her. You definitely get a pass on this one!
No. You are NOT paranoid.
You are a Mom, doing what you think is best, given your daughter's condition.
Bear in mind, the antibiotic should help... BUT in some cases, a particular antibiotic will not help.... and if the symptoms continues or gets worse, you HAVE TO tell the Doctor... because then, another type of antibiotic will need to be prescribed. So... KEEP your eye on your Daughter...
But technically they say that after 24 hours, a person is 'not' contagious... but you never know. Again, DEPENDING on IF that particular antibiotic does work, or not, on her particular 'strain' of Strep..... SO.... always monitor your daughter... to make sure the antibiotic IS working... or not. And TELL the Doctor.
Strep can be hard to get rid of.
And YES... keep her away from your Mom's house... per her and her Mom's weakened immune system.
Just TELL your Brother.... that PER THE DOCTOR... you need to keep her home.... he cannot 'argue' with the Pediatrician.
I would do the same thing as you. KEEP my daughter home.
all the best,
Susan
First of all, strep is contagious for up to 48 yrs after antibotics are started so even if she is feeling better, you are exposing others. Secondly, just because she is feeling better would not justify taking her out because she still needs rest. Yes, she will be fine but she is not fine yet (and feeling better when you've been resting is not the same as being well enough to be out and about). You are doing the right thing regardless of any other circumstances (your brother being away, you switching weekends, etc) but added to all those things, you are still doing the right thing as a mom. I have had some bouts of strep that have caused three or more rounds of antibotics and I was miserable!
You need to tell you brother that you love him and miss him and would love to see him but your daughter is sick. If he doesn't mind exposing himself to strep to please, please stop by but she really does need to be home resting.
