WWYD if the party child was sick?

[AnyDream]

I have postponed birthday parties twice in recent years, for reasons of illness. Rescheduling can be a bit of a pain, because my lot tend to have birthdays in busy months. Usually the party has ended up being 3 or so weeks after the event, but the birthday child has never minded. We always have a nice dinner and presents and cake (ie a "family party") at home on their actual birthday.

[Phteven]

I would postpone. Nothing is much fun if you're sick.

[Beach Mama]

We postponed DS's last year as he was sick, and then DH got really sick. I just messaged everyone on FB and sms'd asking them to reply to the message to make sure they got it. We rescheduled for the week later with no worries. Hope he is feeling better soon and he will enjoy his party much more if he isn't unwell.

[Doing my best]

Depends how unwell he is actually feeling as well..

Let everyone know and if you find most people aren't wanting to go, then postpone it.. For me personally, most parties my kids go to are from daycare, so they are likely to get the illness from their friends anyhow, and I have never let it bother me (but I always warn others before we meet up, so they can decide for themselves).