Oh my. This is the biggest subject to me. My family says I am out of control. My mom and dad are the only ones that truly understand. The rest of the family call it over reacting. I too HATE to be patronized about this. When this does come up and someone does say behind my back I over react, I tell them to their face, I can give you at least 5 people who do not think I am over reacting. They lost their children. They know just how deadly a fever or illness can take hold of these children. After I say that I usually get a "Gee, I didn't realize."  My sister-in-law did call me ahead of time Christmas day to let me know my nephew was feeling like he was catching a cold. I felt I finally got through to them how important it was to try to keep my daughter healthy. And if they still don't get this, I KNOW I am doing the right thing by jumping on her illness. Their comments soon slide off me. I tell myself  I would rather take their B.S. then take a lifetime of regrets that I didn't jump on it right away. And as many can say, sometimes even jumping on it right away is no guarantee either. I wish they understood. But I am glad I do.

 I hope your daughter is feeling ok now. Like the rest of you poor parents that had to endure fevers over the holiday. Pat yourself on the back. You know you did the right thing.