TheRealMacGyver
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We just started my 1yo son in daycare about 3 weeks ago. He is only there from 8am to noon. After his first 2 days he became sick, ended up at the doctor, and took a week to fully recover. We kept him out of daycare during this time because we could. Started him back last week on Monday, and when we arrived there was a notice on the door warning of rotavirus, saying there had been a case of it there! We thought about just leaving and never coming back, but then realized that we can't protect him forever and he needs to be exposed at some point. This time he made it 4 days, then similar symptoms, vomit, fever, etc. Took him to doctor Friday, doctor said he has rotavirus, prescribed a suppository to help with nasea and vomitting, plus recommended fever-all (tylenol-type suppository) for fever. So in all he has spent a total of 24 hours in daycare and became sick twice already! He's still not completely recovered yet today, but definately getting there. Our insurance covers well-care visits and we have to pay for sick-visits up to a certain dollar amount. So between the daycare cost plus the doctor visits, daycare is beginning to look like it may not be cost effective. We are fortunate that we can keep him out now, but in August I will go back to work and I don't know how we will deal with this sort of thing.
We have noticed some of the other kids have been coughing, had runny noses, and are not well. I understand the dilemma when parents have to work and the child is sick, but it annoys me like crazy that my son is in there with sick kids that should be at home. I'm not blaming anyone, I understand there is no simple solution. Is this just the norm for kids starting in daycare? Is it easier when they are older/stronger?
FYI: Our son has been healthy up until know with no problems at all. He eats healthy, takes a multi vitamin, and gets good rest. I would like to hear your experiences and alternate solutions. I am seriously considering a nanny, but I was hoping to get him socialized as well.
We have noticed some of the other kids have been coughing, had runny noses, and are not well. I understand the dilemma when parents have to work and the child is sick, but it annoys me like crazy that my son is in there with sick kids that should be at home. I'm not blaming anyone, I understand there is no simple solution. Is this just the norm for kids starting in daycare? Is it easier when they are older/stronger?
FYI: Our son has been healthy up until know with no problems at all. He eats healthy, takes a multi vitamin, and gets good rest. I would like to hear your experiences and alternate solutions. I am seriously considering a nanny, but I was hoping to get him socialized as well.