I was a single mom of 2 and never let my kids know I was sick. Never once. Mom's weren't SUPPOSED to get sick. My mother had me (#8) at 37, and never let me know she was sick (had IBS also, and although she stressed us kids having regular bms, never let us know she didn't, she was a C.) Mom took me bike riding, sledding, skating, was a brownie and girl scout leader, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendant, Chairman of the deaconesses at church as well as a working mother. I learned from her example. I just toughed it out, and made sure activities included plenty of potty stops. NEVER bypass a potty, even if you just went! Guess I am an exception though.------------------Praying for a cure for this NASTY IBS!