snickelfritz Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 My dd has strep throat. Diagnosed yesterday afternoon. We started antibiotics last night. We have Classical Conversations bright and early tomorrow morning. I'm one of only 2 helpers in our room. So, I would like to let them know today if they need to replace me. The doctor said she would be considered non-contagious on Monday. But, she is still running a 102.5 fever, is acting puny, and hasn't eaten today. So, the whole "24-hour fever free" rule would say to stay home tomorrow. But maybe getting a full 24 hours on antibiotics will make the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Stay home. Please.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Stay home. Please.:) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I'd plan to stay home tomorrow if she's still feeling yucky today. She might be in a better mood tomorrow, but that extra day of rest would be good. Especially since she's still running a fever. While yes, she might not be strep contagious because of the abx, on the off chance that she's fighting something in addition to the strep, I'd just call it a day of healing and stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 PLEASE stay home..... no one else wants strep :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMom Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 IMO you need to stay home. It can take 24 hrs or more to see the effect of antibiotics, but it is possible that dd has a strain that will not respond to the antibiotics she was given. If that is true, she would still be contagious tomorrow. There is no way of knowing beforehand whether the strain of strep is antibiotic resistant, and resistance is more common. I don't think it is fair to assume she'll be non-contagious, esp since you have a policy that you would have to violate because you "know better" than the policy. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Agreeing with the PPs... stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yup. I'd stay home. With something like a garden-variety cold, we don't worry about it. But with strep, I wouldn't want to risk spreading it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 I'd plan to stay home tomorrow if she's still feeling yucky today. She might be in a better mood tomorrow, but that extra day of rest would be good. Especially since she's still running a fever. While yes, she might not be strep contagious because of the abx, on the off chance that she's fighting something in addition to the strep, I'd just call it a day of healing and stay home. This was my gut feeling, as well. And it is a unanimous vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I would keep him home and I would be greatly surprised if the other adults in the room would be upset at you doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 But, she is still running a 102.5 fever, is acting puny, and hasn't eaten today. So, the whole "24-hour fever free" rule would say to stay home tomorrow. But maybe getting a full 24 hours on antibiotics will make the difference? No. Even if the antibiotic helps, I would definitely leave my child at home until she has been fever free without medication for at least 24 hours. The body needs rest to get well. A kid of mine who has 102 today is not going anywhere tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 plan on staying home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Stay home, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 PLEASE stay home..... no one else wants strep :) :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Stay home. Please. Even if she's not contagious, she feels like crap, and she needs to be home in bed. She'll get better faster that way, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Keep her home. She is not going to feel well, regadless of how contagious she is. I'm a firm believer in letting kids stay home and rest when they are ill, so they can have a chance to recover. I hope she feels better soon. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Glad you're deciding to keep her home. I had strep twice when I was in high school and missed a week of school each time. And was still tired for at least another week after being well enough to go back to school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 You will all be happier at home, able to rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 :iagree: I would stay home....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Stay home. Please.:) Yes, we beg of you. :) Just had surgery here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Just incase you are still counting.....add another to the STAY HOME! for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 :grouphug:I hope she feels better, but I'd keep her home too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just incase you are still counting.....add another to the STAY HOME! for me. Well, it's so close...... And I must not have explained the scenario well, since no one agrees with me. You just don't understand what's going on. You just don't understand me. You are ALL against ME.:crying: :tongue_smilie: Can you tell I've been in the house too long today? I already emailed the leader that we will not be there. dh got her out for a very slow, fresh air stroll and she went about 4 houses and wanted to come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Well, it's so close...... And I must not have explained the scenario well, since no one agrees with me. You just don't understand what's going on. You just don't understand me. You are ALL against ME.:crying: :lol: At least you still have your sense of humor. Or maybe you're just cracking up! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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