You and your husband are in a segment of the population that is more vulnerable, and you would be safer if you didn't have direct and close contact with people who have been out and about, exposed to it or carrying it on themselves or their clothing. Skype visits for now, maybe?

Up until this past week, I drove a hundred miles early every Monday morning to have a two-day play date with my 15 month old granddaughter so her mom, my daughter-in-law, could work. I have a daughter who is very seriously ill, and I made the decision prior to last Monday that I was going to have to be done. My daughter-in-law works for a retail store that won't be closing because they sell groceries too. She's going to continue working and found a day care provider for those two days and may even start working more. I just couldn't take the chance of contracting the virus and bringing it back and passing it to my daughter. I'm in excellent health, and there's a good chance that I would survive the virus, but my daughter would most likely not survive if I passed it to her. My daughter-in-law has been a bit cavalier about the entire thing, and my son (her husband) is actually in quarantine because someone from his office tested positive. He's working from home.

Anyhow, I decided that I had to risk hurting feelings, or whatever, and stop watching my granddaughter for awhile. My opinion is that you should go with your gut and her dad will have to figure out the child care thing.

It's tough knowing that it's going to be awhile before I can hug my granddaughter again. I also other grandchildren, most of whom are older and understand. It's killing me not to get to hug my three year old grandson too, but his mom and dad are of the same mind as me. I do get to video chat with everyone, and that's a big help.

Good luck.

I watched the 3 grandkids all day while my daughter and SIL worked. He got laid off his construction job and she is working from home. They don’t want me there just in case (I’m 63). I completely understand although I miss the kids, especially the toddler, like crazy. She’s learning new words and doing new things and I’m not there to see it. Did FaceTime with the big kids (9 and 5) but the baby doesn’t get it yet.

I sing to my granddaughter and her face just lights up. I really hate that she's going to be taken care of by a stranger. I was hoping my DIL would quit her job.

is still working with the public every day. They have isolated from all family so as not to endanger the older family members. I used to see grandson every other day -- I miss him like crazy.

I had things planned for tomorrow with her. Last Monday we went out for recess and found a dead bird in the driveway. Tomorrow we were going to go out in back and see what else we could find. We colored and watched the Cincinnati Zoo thing on facebook. Well in 2 weeks or so we will do it all again.

I talked to my son. Told him we could not have her here and he should not be going to work either for now. He will only loose a paycheck his med insurance is through the union. I hope he does quit over the phone and doesn't go back. He has been working side by side with several hundred men . His daughter needs him more than the job. We will see them again in two weeks. Or on Video chat. I hope for the best.

The ball is in his court now.

I just feel that even if it's uncomfortable now, it could be a lot more uncomfortable if we don't take all precautions.