WWYD???

[kmc84]

So DDs 2nd birthday party is tomorrow. We are having it at an indoor trampoline park. We have 40 people (friends, family, 6 little kids) coming. A is a snotty, coughing mess she still playing and acting like her normal self, no fevers, and it seems to be that she and DH keep passing back the same cold. I really don't want to be the jerk with a sick kid, but if I cancel I lose all of the money for her birthday party, and there's no way we could reschedule this year.

I plan on bringing hand sanitizer and wipes and tissues but I'm feeling guilty about having the party but at the same time I feel like I can't cancel it. Agggggg!!! What perfect freaking timing! So, WWYD??? Am I a terrible person to still have the party? FWIW, EVERYONE has been sick this winter and pretty much all of the kids coming have just gotten over something or have been on anabiotics....it's just been a mess around here this year.

[ruthie]

How gross is her nose? My general feeling is- if it's clear, you are in the clear. I think ALL of the boys' friends have had that gross, clear runny nose that lasts for a month. No other symptoms. I just think it's par for the (toddler) course right now. I think I would, however, shoot an email to anyone with a little baby or sick person in the house. I think that's just a courtesy. They can make the choice.

Hope she wakes up feeling awesome in the morning!

[kmc84]

Mar 6, 2015 11:27:24 GMT -5 ruthie said:

How gross is her nose? My general feeling is- if it's clear, you are in the clear. I think ALL of the boys' friends have had that gross, clear runny nose that lasts for a month. No other symptoms. I just think it's par for the (toddler) course right now. I think I would, however, shoot an email to anyone with a little baby or sick person in the house. I think that's just a courtesy. They can make the choice.

Hope she wakes up feeling awesome in the morning!

It's all clear snot, which is good, lol-we are thinking along the same lines for sure! I already told the mom of the 1 younger kid, who incidentally is the one who gave A her first winter cold at their super bowl party! I have one other person who I'll give a heads up to right now.

[mrsamyd]

If the snot is clear and she doesn't have a fever, game on. Bring some of her favorite snacks to help prevent a major meltdown. J seems to have a shorter fuse when she doesn't feel 100%. Goldfish (a rare treat) and fruit is her secret attitude improvement mojo!

[jenny935]

DS has had that on and off for months, along with all his little daycare buddies. I second what PP have said and give a heads up to the littles but if it's clear and no fever, you're safe.

[ccam]

I say go for it. DS pretty much constantly has a runny nose and cough - we call it the daycare cold, they all have it. Maybe warn people or watch that no one gets too close to her, at least that's what I would do.

[Deleted]

I'd still have the party if it's only a cold.

[mnj05]

I say party on too. If any of the kids go to daycare/school, chances are they're already around it anyway.

[Robeano]

We had the same situation at Hannah's party (also a rented space). We had the party, just gave Hannah some cold medication right before the party to help reduce the sniffles. It turned out great.

[kmc84]

Thanks everyone! I'm hoping she gets a really good night sleep! She was out almost as soon as I layed her down.

[mrsamyd]

kmc84, how was the party? Hope A was feeling better today!

[kmc84]

Mar 7, 2015 16:17:55 GMT -5 mrsamyd said:

kmc84, how was the party? Hope A was feeling better today!

It was great! She was much less snotty today, thank goodness! She had a ton of fun and totally skipped nap time...too excited! We are going to put her to bed early tonight

[julie216]

kmc84, Glad the party was a success and that DD was feeling much better!

[mrsamyd]

kmc84, so glad that party was a hit. Yay that A was feeling better!