We are planning on having a play date brunch on Saturday with 3 other couples and their kids. I woke up Monday night with an absolutely awful stomach flu. Spent the entire day yesterday down and out but feel much better today. My girls are at my parents ' house yesterday/today to keep them from getting sick , and so far no one else has got it.
Should I cancel the play date for Saturday? I'm thinking no, but I don't want to get anyone sick or have them side eye me for not cancelling.
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wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
Assuming no one else gets sick tomorrow or Friday then yes I would say your ok.
nectarine / 2288 posts
I would wait and see make sure no one else gets it. But by Saturday you should be good
pineapple / 12566 posts
If no one has been sick 24 hours before the play date, I would assume you are fine. It's kind of like the 24 hour daycare rule.
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
By Saturday? Totally fine. I accidentally voted yes because I was reading the question in the post- should I keep the play date rather than should I cancel. Oops!
cantaloupe / 6885 posts
Okay, thank you! That's what I was thinking - but just wanted to make sure i wasn't out of line. I'll let them know I was sick Monday so they can decide for themselves. Our cleaning lady is coming Friday and DH has been sanitizing like crazy in the meantime so hopefully everyone stays healthy. We rarely have play dates so I am really looking forward to it!!
cantaloupe / 6885 posts
@travellingbee: oops! I do that all the time haha - I'll change the post question !
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
Oops I voted yes to canceling but I think it will be fine by Sat! Just clean the house!
cantaloupe / 6171 posts
I've had stomach flu this week too, boooo! I think as long as everyone is still feeling fine, you're good to still have it.
cantaloupe / 6669 posts
I would wait a day or two more to decide... but I also wait to the last minute on this stuff and regret it so maybe don't do what I would do!
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
I think if everyone is ok for 24-48 hours before you are ok.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
I agree on not canceling given you're not contagious anymore!
pomelo / 5678 posts
I would wait and see- like @winniebee: said, if no one else is sick on Friday, you might be fine, but I would wait and see to be sure!
pomegranate / 3375 posts
You're probably fine, but I would appreciate having the option of backing out. Just be sure you tell the play date friends, and you're good. 
honeydew / 7463 posts
I'd tell the other parents and be very clear that everyone seems to be ok and then let them decide.
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