I have had this phobia for as long as I can remember. I'm 32 now. I have 3 young children ages 4,3 and 13 months. So far this winter we have had one s.v. and I managed to contain it to just the 3 yo. But I think I'm turning my poor 4 yo into an emet. The last thing I tell him when I drop him off to preschool is "wash your hands, use the towel to turn the water off, don't touch your face at all." When I pick him up I ask about his day but always include "was everyone there today? was anyone sick?. He has told me he's afraid to vomit and I make him immediately wash his hands when we get home.
My FIL is here visiting from out of state. He took the train from the airport to DH's work. I texted DH to tell him to wash his hands after being on the train. He texted me back pics. I'm sitting here freaking out now because they're going to Indianapolis tomorrow for super bowl activities including a buffet lunch.
I lay awake for hours at night waiting for one of the kids to vomit. I mention to them nightly that if they wake up sick to run to the bathroom and then call for me. I watch them like hawks when out and about to prevent little hands from going into mouths. The two older ones beg me to go to Burger King's indoor play place. We just moved here and I caved once and let them go.
This fear is ruining my enjoyment of their childhood.