Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[youretooloud]

Daycare Mom is in college. She has finals this week. Wed is the kid's last day...

Of all days to get sick, daycare toddler is sick today. I'm dealing with it here, because I'm fairly sure it's a bad ear infection, and Mom will be here soon.

But, she's being so incredibly impossible to me and everybody.

She's bitten me, and two kids, she's pulling hair, and she's just generally unpleasant. I just assumed she was going through a rough week until she started pulling on her ear and crying. Now I feel bad for her...

But, she FREAKING BIT THE SNOT OUT OF ME AGAIN!!!! I'm so livid. She bit me on the neck too, and it's going to leave a mark, and it's going to look like I'm 17 and have a hickey.

I know she's miserable, and she's never done this before...but, I wanted to toss her back in her bed from ten feet away.

OK... My vent is over. Ugh.

[stargazer]

I feel for you but hear the concern in your post, sounds like this child is in a lot of pain if this is uncharacteristic for her. Hang in there, this day will end soon. We can start over tommorow.

[Michael]

Originally Posted by stargazer

I feel for you but hear the concern in your post, sounds like this child is in a lot of pain if this is uncharacteristic for her. Hang in there, this day will end soon. We can start over tommorow.

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[grandmom]

Sorry this is happening. Tomorrow is a new day.

[Hunni Bee]

Originally Posted by youretooloud

Daycare Mom is in college. She has finals this week. Wed is the kid's last day...

Of all days to get sick, daycare toddler is sick today. I'm dealing with it here, because I'm fairly sure it's a bad ear infection, and Mom will be here soon.

But, she's being so incredibly impossible to me and everybody.

She's bitten me, and two kids, she's pulling hair, and she's just generally unpleasant. I just assumed she was going through a rough week until she started pulling on her ear and crying. Now I feel bad for her...

But, she FREAKING BIT THE SNOT OUT OF ME AGAIN!!!! I'm so livid. She bit me on the neck too, and it's going to leave a mark, and it's going to look like I'm 17 and have a hickey.

I know she's miserable, and she's never done this before...but, I wanted to toss her back in her bed from ten feet away.

OK... My vent is over. Ugh.

I feel you...

...we had a one year old today who ran a fever around 11 am. We were unable to contact anyone the whole day....Mom finally calls back at 2 pm asking us what kind of fever does he have...can we take his temp in his mouth instead of under his arm..blah blah.

Still doesn't show up til her regular pick-up time. Complains the entire time, once she finds out that he must be fever-free for 24 hours before he can return..."how did he catch a fever??" "why is he out of diapers??" "why didn't you take his temp under his tongue like I said??"

She threatened one of our staff with bodily harm for accidentally breaking his coat zipper last week.

I know you guys are counting on your fingers how many reasons she would be banished from your home forever lol...unfortunately I don't have that kind of power.

Really hoping she pulls him...

[Zoe]

Originally Posted by youretooloud

Daycare Mom is in college. She has finals this week. Wed is the kid's last day...

Of all days to get sick, daycare toddler is sick today. I'm dealing with it here, because I'm fairly sure it's a bad ear infection, and Mom will be here soon.

But, she's being so incredibly impossible to me and everybody.

She's bitten me, and two kids, she's pulling hair, and she's just generally unpleasant. I just assumed she was going through a rough week until she started pulling on her ear and crying. Now I feel bad for her...

But, she FREAKING BIT THE SNOT OUT OF ME AGAIN!!!! I'm so livid. She bit me on the neck too, and it's going to leave a mark, and it's going to look like I'm 17 and have a hickey.

I know she's miserable, and she's never done this before...but, I wanted to toss her back in her bed from ten feet away.

OK... My vent is over. Ugh.

I have a dcm in college too. But in my case, I'm the one who's sick, and I don't want to close because she obviously can't miss class. It's tough, I feel for ya! I hope the little one takes a nap. Try elevating her when she lays down, it will take the pressure off of the head.

[youretooloud]

She's better today. We are pre-emptively medicating her so she won't get so upset. Mom said she didn't sleep last night at all, so hopefully today, between the exhaustion and the medicine she'll sleep better.

[Crystal]

Originally Posted by youretooloud

Daycare Mom is in college. She has finals this week. Wed is the kid's last day...

Of all days to get sick, daycare toddler is sick today. I'm dealing with it here, because I'm fairly sure it's a bad ear infection, and Mom will be here soon.

But, she's being so incredibly impossible to me and everybody.

She's bitten me, and two kids, she's pulling hair, and she's just generally unpleasant. I just assumed she was going through a rough week until she started pulling on her ear and crying. Now I feel bad for her...

But, she FREAKING BIT THE SNOT OUT OF ME AGAIN!!!! I'm so livid. She bit me on the neck too, and it's going to leave a mark, and it's going to look like I'm 17 and have a hickey.

I know she's miserable, and she's never done this before...but, I wanted to toss her back in her bed from ten feet away.

OK... My vent is over. Ugh.

Wow. shaking head, walking away........

[Meeko]

Ear infections HURT. I've had some myself as an adult and they made me hard to live with.

They can also make the jaw ache and I'm going to assume that's why she bites too. It relieves pressure.

Try giving her something to bite on, just like a teething baby. But make it warm instead of cold. My daughter used to get ear infections ALL the time and the doc told that warm (not hot) compresses held to the ear is very soothing. My daughter liked and I did it too.

Try and be patient. She is very frustrated and in pain and no way to express that except through biting. If she senses you are angry, that will make her more upset.

[Country Kids]

We always laid our on heating pads. They would lay like that for hours because it felt so good.

[Meyou]

Originally Posted by Country Kids

We always laid our on heating pads. They would lay like that for hours because it felt so good.

I remember doing that as a kid. I used to get really bad ones.

[Meeko]

Originally Posted by Meyou

I remember doing that as a kid. I used to get really bad ones.

Doc told me the warmth "melts" built up fluid and it moves better and the pressure is relieved.

[Christian Mother]

Poor dear...and you of course. I hope today has gotten better for you. I'm having a off day...I didn't get enough sleep and it's a rainy day..love these days but I can't seem to get into the day. Sooo tired...need more coffee!!