So, I didn’t get any blogging done yesterday, I was in bed all day. Until my husband told me I should probably get up so that I could sleep the next night. All I could think from my bed was, I want to stay in this bed FOREVER!
But I followed his suggestion and got up and went outside with the family.
What was wrong with me, you might ask.
The stomach flu!
Remember, just Wednesday, I was worried about my parenting skills when I refused to comfort my son when he was terrified of being sick. His illness only lasted a few hours, at least that’s what I thought, I think he was sick in his bed and never told me he threw up in it. Gross? Yeah, finding his mess was disgusting, but I still thought we were all through. I mean even 24 hours after he stopped throwing up none of us were showing signs. We went out to MOMS Club, had our Nutella Party (which I’ll be blogging about shortly) and had a great day. Then around six PM, I started feeling nauseous. But it wasn’t until 2:00 AM, exactly 36 hours after my son stopped throwing up that I started. Then just after I was sick, my daughter came into the room and told me she was sick too, so for the next six hours, my daughter and I took turns. Which isn’t really the point of why I’m writing this.
I’m wondering????????
How long are you supposed to keep yourself and your kids away from others. I mean, I wouldn’t wish the stomach flu on anyone ever. I actually thought that 24 hours was enough time, and hopefully it was and Zoe and I didn’t infect all of our friends, but what if we did? I guess all I can do is say I’m sorry friends.
So normally, is waiting 24 hours enough time, or once you feel better do you think it’s ok no matter how much time has passed? I’m just wondering if there is a courteous 24 hour quarantine, or should it be bumped up to 36?
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For the regular flu I would say at least 2 days. Did you know that kids will still shed the flu virus after they have recovered for up to 5 days later?
I would say at least 2 or 3 days after the stomach flu before playing with other kids.
Hmmm, you know, I’m not sure.
I’m so sorry y’all felt so terrible. I hate throwing up.
Glad you’re feeling better! It’s hard to say how long to stay away, but don’t over tire yourself and have a relapse!
Oh being sick is no fun at all – especially for Mom! I like the 36 hour time frame – I usually try and keep our family away from people for longer than that even, at least 2 or 3 days. Like you noticed a lot of times the onset takes longer than we think, which makes me also think that we’re still contagious longer than we know.
I was sick for three weeks and still something is lingering. I can’t keep myself away from my kids because I am all they have. I have their Dad but honestly it’s mainly me, he works crazy hours so I am not allowed sick days, ever. I wish I could stay away from them when sick but in all honesty it is usually them who get me sick. lol Stomach flu sucks, get some rest, orange juice and relax a bit so it stays away!
That is a good question but when everyone is under the same roof it seems hard to quarantine yourself. Hope everyone is feeling better now.
Oh, yeah, I didn’t mean from family members, I was wondering how long you should stay away from friends and neighbors.
The last time my husband and I had the flu (some how our kids escaped getting it) the doctor told us to give it at least 24 hours after we started to take medication for it before being around others. Also if you have a fever you should NEVER be around anyone. That is when you are most contagious.
I look at it this way, better safe then sorry.
I am sorry to hear that you are sick. It stinks. Moms are not allowed to get sick. LOL!
Feel better soon.
ugh! i’m so sorry you and zoe got it too. that is such a drag, AND definitely the worst part of someone in the family getting… you can almost guarantee there will be more. stomach flu so rarely isolates itself. schools say you have to wait 24 hours after they are done throwing up… but that’s just for THAT kid. it doesn’t account for the rest of the family who hasn’t come down with it yet. even so, i think that’s kind of modest. my kids have had episodes where you think they’re better, and then it hits them again, out of the blue, a day or so later. i guess you never really know.