Venting Thread

[mema]

Didn't sleep super well last night, so I have been yawning all day. During one yawn I heard a big crack and then shooting pain just under my ear. Now I can hardly chew anything and my face is swollen on that side. Happy Friday

[Patches]

This is why I don't watch SA! Nap time was almost non-existent today and I really needed a break after they got my 3 yo dcb all riled up and then he threw a fit for an hour and a half straight!!!!!!!! ARRGGGG!!!! Is it 6, yet!?

[Patches]

No call/no show interviews 3 DAYS IN A ROW!!!!!!!!

[blandino]

No call/no show interviews 3 DAYS IN A ROW!!!!!!!!

NOTHING makes me madder. I think people think because we are home daycares, that we are home - so it's okay ?!?! I might be giving them to much credit.

It takes a good deal of time to get paperwork together, not to mention that I won't start any other projects before them come - so I am basically just waiting for them. UGH !!!

[Unregistered]

I simply will NOT put up with cheap, crappy diapers. I recently amended my contract to state that I prefer Pampers diapers. If you don't send those, then Target's Up & Up or Huggies will do. Do NOT send any other store brand diapers, do NOT send Luv's.

There are simply too many brands of diapers that don't work, and it is not fair to take time away from my job every day to bathe children who are covered in poop because their diaper failed again.

At this same time, I stated that parents of infants are expected to use a high-quality bottle, and I stated that much as I hate to clean them, I feel that Dr. Brown's are the best. Parent's Choice bottles and the like that allow a child to swallow more air than milk are NOT allowed at my home. I state in my contract that I have 2 dozen Dr. Brown's bottles that they are welcome to borrow from me for use at home, if they choose not to purchase them. The first baby I had after this change is using bottles borrowed out.

I explain to parents that it is not fair to kids to cause them pain from swallowing all that air (these kids cry all day, as we all know). I made this decision after feeding a baby from one of those POS bottles and watching it bubble and gurgle while the poor kid tried to get milk out of it.

I HAVE been called insane for both of the policies, I HAVE been told that I am out of line to dictate diaper and bottle brands. I don't care. When I am the one caring for the child, I will NOT deal with the fallout of parents who want to save a couple of bucks.

I also am an Amazon Prime member, and tell all DCP's that I will order their diapers for them from Amazon if they wish, in order to save them some money. I clip and print diaper coupons for the parents to help them save on them, too.

I could not use anything for my kids BUT Luv's and honestly for my kids they worked very well. Mind you, this was years ago when diapers were made just a bit more absorbent than they do now and you got way more for your money. And Dr. Brown's bottles were the worst for my kids. They used Playtex Vent Air. I think it's up to the parents to choose which diaper/bottle to get their kids. Same with clothes,shoes, jackets, baby foods, etc. But I do agree that if the kid is soaking thru the diapers, another plan needs to be made. Although at THREE, why is the kid soaking that much?

[Play Care]

DCD paid me Thursday and we were rushing out the door so I didn't count it. It was $20 short
I don't believe it was on purpose and totally my fault for not counting right at the time.

[bubbiesmama807]

Last night I had an appointment to interview a couple who were looking for care for their three-month-old daughter. Second no-call/no-show of the week.

What is wrong with people these days? They couldn't have made a minute or two call to let me know that they couldn't make it for whatever reason? =\ If anything these guys and the other no-call/no-show this week only gave a glimpse as to what it would be like if I did watch their children.

[Patches]

Last night I had an appointment to interview a couple who were looking for care for their three-month-old daughter. Second no-call/no-show of the week.

What is wrong with people these days? They couldn't have made a minute or two call to let me know that they couldn't make it for whatever reason? =\ If anything these guys and the other no-call/no-show this week only gave a glimpse as to what it would be like if I did watch their children.

Hate this! I had 3 nc/ns in a row this week!! UGH!

[Lyss]

Ugh... New DC baby (7 weeks)only wants to slep on her tummy. DCM says they co sleep and she sleeps on her tummy at home with them...

The last 2 days she's only slept 2- 1 hour stretches and maybe 10 minute cat naps every 2 hours or so. She's obviously tired and tries so hard to roll herself over (shockingly she nearly did it a few times).

I'm NOT putting her on her tummy to sleep but man I hope she adjusts soon. I've never seen an infant this young get so little sleep

[KBCsMommy]

DCG didn't sleep at all during naptime. Every time I checked in on her she was just talking away. I go in to get her and she's finally asleep. DCD comes an hour after she is supposed to be up, of course she's still sleeping.

DCM texts me why she didn't sleep. Umm IDK. Dcg doesn't sleep on her mom's watch either. I put them down to sleep I can't physically make them sleep.

Now she's mad she has a fussy toddler and has evening plans that dcg has to "behave" for.

So apparently it's my fault her child didn't sleep. Oh did I mention she has zero schedule since dcm is on summer break.

[CedarCreek]

Dcb brothers don't show up today. No call. I texted Dad and he said he would ask Mom since she is off today. I never heard anything.

I made plans to take my ds and the dcg sisters out to lunch since they are the only ones here.

Of course, now dcm calls. She says she had to leave Walmart because one of the boys was so bad and she wants to bring them here so she can pack for their weekend trip.

I told her sorry,I haven't heard from you and have made plans. I assumed they weren't coming. You are welcome to bring them for nap time when we get back though. She said she will let me know.

I don't give a hoot if she's mad. I'm tired of telling them to let me know what the heck they're doing.

[CedarCreek]

Crap.

Guess who I ran into at Chik fil a?

That was awkward.

[Rockgirl]

Crap.

Guess who I ran into at Chil fil a?

That was awkward.

Yikes. Did she try to send her kids with you?

[Play Care]

The SA kids had field day at school and the older SA boy's feet were soooooo stinky!!! I was gagging as I was getting snack and got us all outside as soon as I could!!

[daycarediva]

Crap.

Guess who I ran into at Chil fil a?

That was awkward.

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sorry, I would have found that funny! Thought you had to pack, dcm?