She's Sick and her B-Day is Friday!

[Babs RN]

I am home today with Lindsey who wound up sicker than a dog starting yesterday. We went into school a little later yesterday after some Tylenol and some extra sleep because Momma thought she would be ok. Well, she woke up in the middle of the night last night saying, it hurts Mommy, it hurts and then by the time we get up for school and work had a fever of 104. I feel horrible that I pushed her along to school yesterday--she has an ear infection! My Boo is a rotten patient for taking meds and with her birthday being Friday they gave her the whopping Rocephin shot to take it right out. My boss is not thrilled that I am at home, but after going in yesterday Lindsey comes first no matter what.

Hugs,
Barb:hi:

[ICNDonna]

I'm so sorry. I hope she feels better very quickly. And tell her late birthday celebrations can be loads of fun.

Donna

[dancemomof2]

Give her extra hugs and TLC and do the mom thing all day. I am sure she will be up in no time

[GriffsMommy]

Awww, poor thing! I hope she feels better soon! :grouphug:

[Babs RN]

She was able to eat a little since we've been home. My boss is ticked I am home and wants me to come in to do the schedule. Not sure if I should be mad or not.

Hugs,
Barb:)

[Babs RN]

My boss called me back and told me to stay home and be a mom, so I can actually be home with Lindsey and not be worried there will be fireworks in the AM.

Hugs,
Barb:hi:

[GriffsMommy]

She's ticked? You're child is sick, what does she expect you to do? I'm guessing she doesn't have kids. I would tell her that you were ticked off when you had to go in the other night to set up the phone calls to going to the answering service so she can be ticked off that you're home!

[Babs RN]

She has one child who is 20. Guess she forgot what it's like to have small kids. GRRR....

Hugs,
Barb:hi:

[mary124]

I'm sorry! but my children has always come first - especially when they were sick! (I mean, i could always find another job if I had to, but never another child!!). Most bosses understand this that when you have a sick kid you need to stay home with them especially when they are young. I don't know how old Lindsey is- but that is besides the point; she had a high fever.
Hope she gets better and soon.

My youngest had high fevers up till he was almost 15 years old and so I stayed home so I stayed home with him till he finally stopped having fevers (thankfully I had leave to take).

Speaking of sick, my youngest is sick, he wasn't yesterday, but last night he came home from work today, and this morning he was really bad, he went to work today, said if he feels worst tomorrow he will go to the doctor's then. (can't afford to take off work- doesn't get paid leave). So like a good Mom I gave him all sorts of stuff, bendryl(?) cough syrup and gave him extra to take to work.

[SandyRN]

I was wondering what you were doing online in the middle of the day!!! Now I know...what a bummer for you AND for Lindsey. Give her a hug for me because I KNOW what the sweetie is going through with that ear infection!!! They HURT alright! Poor baby! You have the most bi-polar boss on the planet....one minute she's mad at you then the next she's lovin up to you making nice. I don't understand her. Guess the important thing is she 'allowed' you to stay home and not worry about it. I'll try and give you a call later when the echo's in my head stop! No, I'm not hearing voices, it's my ear! LOL

Hugs to you and Lindsey

[leelee88]

Sending her a ((((((hug)))))))))) and hope she feels better soon..:angel:

[Babs RN]

Thanks everyone, she is doing better. She was able to eat lunch and a snack without any problems. Whew. She hasn't had an ear infection in probably 5 years. Mary, Lindsey turns 7 on Friday. Sandy, she is about as hot and cold as they come as you know. It kills me because when I called her this morning she copped the attitude and then when I talked to her around 11 she said "Oh, Lindsey needs to be a home in her house so she feels better and you need to stay home and be a Mommy. We talked about that the other day. I know how hard it is for you to be a single mom now. I just needed to make sure there was someone clinical accessible by phone. It's really quiet so it's ok." Uh-huh. Christine is right too--she told me how invaluable I was when I had to go in at 8:30 at night with Lindsey because the phones didn't get turned over the the answering service properly and "I'm the closest" our office manager said. Oops, I've developed a boss whine, sorry.

Hugs,
Barb:hi:

[Babs RN]

Mary,
Oh yeah, I forgot mention, I am in management and have the leave to take. Killer, huh? I think my boss has just forgotten what it is like to have little ones that are sick.

Hugs,
Barb

PS Lindsey says thanks to everyone for thinking about her.:smile tee

[mary124]

In all of the years that I worked for the State, I've only had one supervisor that was like that, between my being ill with this stuff, and Wesley always ill, seems like I was never in the office. One time I think he was about your daughter's age Barb and she said something to the fact that couldn't he stay home by himself?? I said at 7/8 and with a high fever? I said do you want someone to call CPS on me?? Hello??!! She said seems like he is always sick are you sure? Anyway, thankfully, he grew out of all of this, now its my turn still but I get paid leave so as long as I don't run out of it I'll be ok.
Sometimes I wonder what goes thru our Supervisors heads.....

[GriffsMommy]

That's funny that you said that Mary. My supervisor said to me today that I "wasn't allowed to call out this week." She has off tomorrow and Friday because her daughter is getting married on Saturday. She said she needs everybody there while she's off. Of course she says this to me on a day when I feel like crap and barely made it out of bed this morning. I'm going to try not to call out but I'm not killing myself for anybody.

[Babs RN]

Funny how their needs are always primary, huh?(Bosses that is)

Hugs,
Barb:)

[GriffsMommy]

Yup! I know she values the work I do and I've been doing a ton of extra work for her this week. I just have a feeling if I make it through this whole week then the weekend won't be enough to recover and I'll be out one day next week.

[dancemomof2]

I just wish your mail man would have walked a few more step and delivered her b-day present today. GRRRRRRR. Oh well she'll get it tomarrow. Tell her Happy B-day from the Stazcrew LOL

Tell her I am still waiting to see if she wants that ballarina princess costume mailed complete with black silk gloves. and white or pink ballet slipper which ever she wants. Let me know Ms Lindsey Boo. I think you would make a cute ballarina princess.Just need a cheap tiara from one of those mall jewerly stores like Claires or Icings