Venting Thread

[Annalee]

I wish!
We got snow last night! Forecast said to expect about an inch to an inch and a half. Woke up to about 10-11 inches.

I love snow but not when it's unexpected. Skipped my morning treadmill run and instead got my boots and my gloves and headed out the door to shovel.

Hubs usually takes care of the plowing for the driveway but we have several sidewalks and the back deck to clear plus the daycare house. Once we finish up at home, we head ito daycare and try to get that all cleared before the first parent arrives at 7:30.

It's a little after 9 here and I feel like half the day has already passed. ! ::

Hoping Friday gets here quick! happyface

I have my eye on January. Maybe the crazy fog will lift, then. I have reached the point where it is all just so ridiculously funny.... ::::::

Dear Grandkids,

And there we were,........

I'm trying NOT to think it's just my age, but, man, I'm exhausted mentally, physically and emotionally.

[nanglgrl]

However, there are some major problems with relying on community infection to create herd immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. First, it isn't yet clear if infection with the COVID-19 virus makes a person immune to future infection.

Research suggests that after infection with some coronaviruses, reinfection with the same virus — though usually mild and only happening in a fraction of people — is possible after a period of months or years. Further research is needed to determine the protective effect of antibodies to the virus in those who have been infected.

Even if infection with the COVID-19 virus creates long-lasting immunity, a large number of people would have to become infected to reach the herd immunity threshold. Experts estimate that in the U.S., 70% of the population — more than 200 million people — would have to recover from COVID-19 to halt the epidemic. If many people become sick with COVID-19 at once, the health care system could quickly become overwhelmed. This amount of infection could also lead to serious complications and millions of deaths, especially among older people and those who have chronic conditions.

How can you slow the transmission....
MAYO Clinic..

I hear what you’re saying, just letting you know you’re not alone. Probably best to not argue. People will only believe what they want to believe and there is so much misinformation that looks valid that it’s just making people take sides. They won’t budge and it’s a waste of your energy.

I’ve been on here a long time and I think you must be relatively new since I don’t recognize your name but then again I’m not on much anymore. This site and some members can sometimes project a “mean girl” or “holier than thou” vibe in posts but I always hope that is just in things not coming through correctly since people are typing and not speaking. If it is an actual “mean girl” thing happening I would have to laugh and ask “really?”. We are supposed to be adults, care providers and professionals. If people are always agreeing with you on an online forum and that makes you think you have any reason to puff out your chest you might want to find a hobby and real-life friends.

The negative feeling has become worse on this forum with the differing views on the virus, the election and our leaders role in the spread of the virus. I wish we could just stick to childcare, the virus and leave out the rest of the crap. I can see baseless opinions all day on my newsfeed and hate running into it here.

[VictoryCare]

😊😊😊😊😊

[Rockgirl]

I hear what you’re saying, just letting you know you’re not alone. Probably best to not argue. People will only believe what they want to believe and there is so much misinformation that looks valid that it’s just making people take sides. They won’t budge and it’s a waste of your energy.

I’ve been on here a long time and I think you must be relatively new since I don’t recognize your name but then again I’m not on much anymore. This site and some members can sometimes project a “mean girl” or “holier than thou” vibe in posts but I always hope that is just in things not coming through correctly since people are typing and not speaking. If it is an actual “mean girl” thing happening I would have to laugh and ask “really?”. We are supposed to be adults, care providers and professionals. If people are always agreeing with you on an online forum and that makes you think you have any reason to puff out your chest you might want to find a hobby and real-life friends.

The negative feeling has become worse on this forum with the differing views on the virus, the election and our leaders role in the spread of the virus. I wish we could just stick to childcare, the virus and leave out the rest of the crap. I can see baseless opinions all day on my newsfeed and hate running into it here.

I think replying simply with “Wrong” set a negative tone, in the first place. People here seem to be open to hearing others’ views, but coming into the conversation in that manner puts people on the defensive.

[VictoryCare]

So, are you sayingthat the people here cant be told that someone thinks they are wrong ?

[Rockgirl]

So, are you sayingthat the people here cant be told that someone thinks they are wrong ?

Of course not. I suggested that coming in as a new (I think) poster and replying just the word “Wrong” may not have been the best way to get your point across. I was replying to the comment about some people here having a “mean girls” attitude.

[Cat Herder]

So, are you sayingthat the people here cant be told that someone thinks they are wrong ?

She is saying that as your very first post you chose to come in poorly and have set a tone that most likely will continue going forward.

[Cat Herder]

Ok, re-reading on my Adderall.

To clarify:

My "crazyfog" comment was not about Victory, it was about my current playground and state approval situation. I can see how a new member would not know that. I am in fear of losing my income if these repairs take too long with more storms and flooding are coming in. My livelihood is in limbo.

[Rockgirl]

Ok, re-reading on my Adderall.

To clarify:

My "crazyfog" comment was not about Victory, it was about my current playground and state approval situation. I can see how a new member would not know that. I am in fear of losing my income if these repairs take too long with more storms and flooding are coming in. My livelihood is in limbo.

I would be stressed to the max! Hope it’s all resolved quickly.

[Cat Herder]

I would be stressed to the max! Hope it’s all resolved quickly.

It always works out when I let it. ::

Thanks

[CenterTeacher20]

The burnout is REAL. In my state when a parent tests positive, we still have to wait for the kids result to come back before we can close. I'm worried with this one. This is one of the kids who is very close with all of the other kids. His mom works in healthcare (as do many of our clients, at the same hospital even) and was issued a rapid test yesterday even though she has no symptoms, because her 3 older kids who don't attend daycare have cold symptoms and one has a sore throat. Mom's test came back positive even though she is asymptomatic. They are basically assuming all of the kids have it. DCB who is 3 is the only kid in the whole family with no symptoms. Assuming he is asymptomatic as well. But we are not allowed to close the place down until we get his result back. The test was yesterday. I get tested weekly as a precaution (I am the infant room teacher and I currently have two immunocompromised INFANTS in my care, that is why I personally get tested weekly). My last weekly test was yesterday before we got the notification from his mom. So my result should come in the same day his does. This virus scares me. My state is in a constant surge right now. I'm terrified.

[e.j.]

The burnout is REAL. In my state when a parent tests positive, we still have to wait for the kids result to come back before we can close. I'm worried with this one. This is one of the kids who is very close with all of the other kids. His mom works in healthcare (as do many of our clients, at the same hospital even) and was issued a rapid test yesterday even though she has no symptoms, because her 3 older kids who don't attend daycare have cold symptoms and one has a sore throat. Mom's test came back positive even though she is asymptomatic. They are basically assuming all of the kids have it. DCB who is 3 is the only kid in the whole family with no symptoms. Assuming he is asymptomatic as well. But we are not allowed to close the place down until we get his result back. The test was yesterday. I get tested weekly as a precaution (I am the infant room teacher and I currently have two immunocompromised INFANTS in my care, that is why I personally get tested weekly). My last weekly test was yesterday before we got the notification from his mom. So my result should come in the same day his does. This virus scares me. My state is in a constant surge right now. I'm terrified.

I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope you can stay safe.:hug:

[VictoryCare]

Hopefully the VACCINE will come through soon

[e.j.]

Hopefully the VACCINE will come through soon

Yes; I hope an effective and safe vaccine will come through soon. Things are looking good in that respect but it'll still be some time before it's ready and can then be distributed and administered to the general population. While we're waiting for that to happen, I think we need to listen to the medical experts and wear masks properly (over our mouth and nose - not under our chin, below our nose or on our foreheads ), keep our physical distance from others, wash our hands often, get tested when appropriate and cooperate with contact tracers if/when they call us. In the meantime, we're facing a very difficult winter season because those things have not been done as they should have been. In my opinion, we've been our own worst enemy in this respect.

[VictoryCare]

Yes, we must follow all CDC guidelines, ar all times