DCP Sticks Foot In Her Big Giant Mouth

[KTsKids]

So about an hour ago I received a text from DCM asking if she could bring DCB for an unscheduled overnight tonight (I'm open 24/7) because she wanted to go into work super early tomorrow. Before I could finish typing my response my phone rings and it's her. I pick up the phone, say hello, and before I can get in another word she cuts me off and starts talking.

She says "Hey DH, we just left the pediatrician and I was right, it's strep! We got an antibiotic but I don't want to expose you or your parents, and I definitely can't afford to get sick and miss work so I'm going to go straight from the pharmacy to the sitter's and drop him off for the night. I can't tell her he's sick so he'll end up missing his dose in the morning, you think I should double dose him before dropping him off?" She pauses for her husband to answer... I take a deep breath in an attempt to calm myself and simply say "I think you dialed the wrong number, and I'll have to think about when I can allow DCB to come back" and then hung up...

I'm so mad I've been shaking... I mean... REALLY??? I don't even know what to think! I really want to call her back and terminate, and use some really foul language in the process. I know I need to calm down before I do anything though. What would you guys do? My mind is just kind of blown right now.

[Leigh]

So about an hour ago I received a text from DCM asking if she could bring DCB for an unscheduled overnight tonight (I'm open 24/7) because she wanted to go into work super early tomorrow. Before I could finish typing my response my phone rings and it's her. I pick up the phone, say hello, and before I can get in another word she cuts me off and starts talking.

She says "Hey DH, we just left the pediatrician and I was right, it's strep! We got an antibiotic but I don't want to expose you or your parents, and I definitely can't afford to get sick and miss work so I'm going to go straight from the pharmacy to the sitter's and drop him off for the night. I can't tell her he's sick so he'll end up missing his dose in the morning, you think I should double dose him before dropping him off?" She pauses for her husband to answer... I take a deep breath in an attempt to calm myself and simply say "I think you dialed the wrong number, and I'll have to think about when I can allow DCB to come back" and then hung up...

I'm so mad I've been shaking... I mean... REALLY??? I don't even know what to think! I really want to call her back and terminate, and use some really foul language in the process. I know I need to calm down before I do anything though. What would you guys do? My mind is just kind of blown right now.

I would absolutely terminate. It's OK for her to pretty much give YOU strep so SHE can avoid it? I would terminate if she were my only client and was paying me $10,000 a month. I'd do it now, and I would NOT be nice about it.

[MyAngels]

I would terminate, but I would do it in a professional manner. (I know that'll be hard though!). It's crazy what some people will do, isn't it?!

[debbiedoeszip]

I'd terminate as well, though I would cool down first.

[Ariana]

"Dear DCM,
After discovering, accidentally, your intention to expose me and my family to your childs infectious illness I have decided to terminate care effective immediately.
Sincerely,
KT"

She does not deserve anything more than this sentence.

[Baby Beluga]

"Dear DCM,
After discovering, accidentally, your intention to expose me and my family to your childs infectious illness I have decided to terminate care effective immediately.
Sincerely,
KT"

She does not deserve anything more than this sentence.

This. Absolutely terminate. But do it in a short, sweet and professional manner.

[finsup]

"Dear DCM,
After discovering, accidentally, your intention to expose me and my family to your childs infectious illness I have decided to terminate care effective immediately.
Sincerely,
KT"

She does not deserve anything more than this sentence.

Yup Done. 100% done. So mad for you I'm glad you knew though and could avoid strep. Guess that's the bright side?

[Pestle]

The angel who took the trouble to tap your contact on your DCP's phone really wants you to terminate.

[e.j.]

I'm sitting here looking like this: ! I rarely say "term" but....yeah...this time, that call is a no-brainer. How would you ever be able to trust her on anything again?

[Mike]

The angel who took the trouble to tap your contact on your DCP's phone really wants you to terminate.

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probably true

Definitely term, professionally, more or less.
Even if I needed the money, I would end this one.

[KTsKids]

Yeah I am, of course, going to terminate. I just wanted to wait until I had a chance to cool off because I was afraid I was going to lose my mind and be extremely unprofessional. Honestly though, I'm not entirely shocked. There's been 2 incidents in the past where I suspected her of dope and drop, but I couldn't be 100% sure and other than that she's always been my easiest most drama free parent.

The worst part is, she is fully aware that my mother who is going through chemo stops by my place at least twice a week to bring groceries or visit. About a month ago I sent a letter home to all my families reminding them of my illness policy and letting them know that I had an immune compromised family member who would be in the home from time to time. My mother tries to come when I'm kid free and she wouldn't have been here, but dcm didn't know that!!

I suppose it's a blessing in disguise, this is not a family I want anywhere near my home! I know I shouldn't let it, but it really did hurt my feelings more than anything.

[Unregistered]

Let us know how it goes! I would be absolutely furious!

[ColorfulSunburst]

and one more thing: she knows her kid is sick and she is going to skip his morning dose of medicine ... B*tch!

[Josiegirl]

OMG So wrong on every level!! And I am ecstatic you found out before the fact.
Yeppers, I agree with the angel looking over you. lovethis
Just cannot believe they tried to pull this over on you, how incredibly disrespectful and downright........ugh I have no words to fit....oh wait despicable works.
Wonder what her reaction was when she realized her giant blunder.

[childcaremom]

Term. Done. Finished.