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Confront or leave it alone?

AnyaBellaAnyaBella
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I guess this is kind of a WWYD - On Wednesday one of my mom friends posted to our Mommy and Me FB group that she needed someone to watch her DD last minute.

This was my response "Well, G has a low-grade fever but I'm doing ok. I don't know if what he has is contagious but if you're willing to risk it I would be glad to take her."

At the time that was the truth, his fever was about 100.1 and he had been teething so I wasn't sure if it was related to that or an illness. I made it clear that I wasn't sure though, right? Also, before she came by she called to arrange a drop-off time and I informed her that G's fever had risen.

So today she posts this  when I asked how her DD was doing "Yes, so far she is fine. Maybe next time you see the doctor, you can ask if it's contagious and if so, how? Praying she stays healthy."

I know it's not terribly snarky but it seems like she might be irked that her DD might get sick. I kind of feel like pointing out that I told her G was sick and she still chose to have me watch her daughter. Not my fault. Then I think I should probably just leave it alone. She has expressed concern for G's health and I do understand feeling worried that her daughter might get it, but still... lesson learned, next time just say no.

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  • hersheykisshersheykiss
    I would leave it alone. She knew the risks and it could be that she is just hoping her LO doesn't get sick. Tone can be lost over the internet.
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  • AnyaBellaAnyaBella

    imagehersheykiss:
    I would leave it alone. She knew the risks and it could be that she is just hoping her LO doesn't get sick. Tone can be lost over the internet.

    Definitely true!  Thanks. :)

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  • mcunninghammcunningham
    that would bug the living day lights out of me and it would take everything in me to not say something snarky back.
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  • AnyaBellaAnyaBella

    imagemcunningham:
    that would bug the living day lights out of me and it would take everything in me to not say something snarky back.

    Right?? I feel like I did her this big favor (watched her DD while my kid was sick - all for free) and now she's irritated that her own choices might make her DD sick. Also, G is super sick right now and the last thing I want to be dealing with whether or not this woman is mad at me.

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  • SarahCeeSarahCee
    I would say nothing, b/c I couldn't not be snarky back. I certainly wouldn't be offering to help her out again either.
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  • CelynCelyn member
    Leave it be.  She made a choice.  The consequences are hers, not yours.
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  • amyfeliceamyfelice
    I know it's easier said then done but what is there to say? Yes of course it's contagious. but seriously you take that risk whenever kids get together. I'm so sorry G is sick, i would try really hard to ignore it. 
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