Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am sure that no matter what, your concerns are valid and anger warranted. You gave them very basic medical instructions for your child. If they cannot follow them, they do not need to be in that line of business. Would they give an anaphylactic peanut allergy note such disregard? I think not. They'd be sued, immediately. I would speak to the director tomorrow first thing. This is totally inexcusable and I'd be just as furious (in fact, I am really upset myself just reading about it). Anyone and everyone who cares for him needs to know there is ABSOLUTELY NO SAND OR WATER around Max's cast. In the meantime, have you tried the pantyhose trick mentioned regarding the itching? I bet it would work just as well for removing sand. Is it all the way up at the top, by his neck? Is there any wiggle room at all? Can you have him lay on his tummy and try to blow it out or shimmy it a little? I'm glad he's not complaining too much, but I'd be livid. Period. (hugs) Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am sure that no matter what, your concerns are valid and anger warranted. You gave them very basic medical instructions for your child. If they cannot follow them, they do not need to be in that line of business. Would they give an anaphylactic peanut allergy note such disregard? I think not. They'd be sued, immediately. I would speak to the director tomorrow first thing. This is totally inexcusable and I'd be just as furious (in fact, I am really upset myself just reading about it). Anyone and everyone who cares for him needs to know there is ABSOLUTELY NO SAND OR WATER around Max's cast. In the meantime, have you tried the pantyhose trick mentioned regarding the itching? I bet it would work just as well for removing sand. Is it all the way up at the top, by his neck? Is there any wiggle room at all? Can you have him lay on his tummy and try to blow it out or shimmy it a little? I'm glad he's not complaining too much, but I'd be livid. Period. (hugs) Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I agree with all of Sandi's sentiments. In addition I am so sad that you are so down. It is exhausting being a mom, more so when you have a child with infantile scoliosis and to top it off you are pregnant. I want you to know I am thinking of you and know you will let them know what this means to you and Max so that it never happens again! Jill --- babymaxpd wrote: > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post > very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a > clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all > the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks > he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in > daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room > teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks > longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last > week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room > with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given > strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. > When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying > " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the > itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his > back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something > that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to > myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back > again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my > husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's > sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was > able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to > get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't > even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to > get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on > 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss > Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 > weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to > voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends > daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and > gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have > any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down > further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. > Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or > doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's > pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my > concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy > mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail & p=summer+activities+for+kids & cs=bz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I agree with all of Sandi's sentiments. In addition I am so sad that you are so down. It is exhausting being a mom, more so when you have a child with infantile scoliosis and to top it off you are pregnant. I want you to know I am thinking of you and know you will let them know what this means to you and Max so that it never happens again! Jill --- babymaxpd wrote: > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post > very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a > clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all > the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks > he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in > daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room > teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks > longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last > week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room > with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given > strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. > When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying > " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the > itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his > back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something > that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to > myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back > again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my > husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's > sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was > able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to > get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't > even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to > get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on > 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss > Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 > weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to > voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends > daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and > gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have > any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down > further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. > Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or > doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's > pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my > concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy > mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail & p=summer+activities+for+kids & cs=bz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Oh, my. We had to have Ian's cast cut off for this reason. That can be very dangerous. I would call Dr. Sturm ASAP. I'm sorry...I would be furious too. Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) Sand in Cast I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Oh, my. We had to have Ian's cast cut off for this reason. That can be very dangerous. I would call Dr. Sturm ASAP. I'm sorry...I would be furious too. Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) Sand in Cast I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I agree w/what the other ladies have said, I'd try 's trick, I'd also call in the AM, she may have some ideas or know WHO would have the answer. I do agree that you should inform the proper people how upset this has made you, let them know about the opportunity in Chicago, let them know that just b/c it is " just scoliosis " , doesn't make it any less severe than any other issue that any other children face. Explain the importance of them following the guidelines that you've set, and if they cannont agree to your terms, that you'll press matters further and involve the correct authorities into this matter and have your son placed in a better place of care for his daily needs. I'd be LIVID too... People can be so careless.... I'm so sorry you're having to deal w/this, I really pray that you'll be able to get the sand out and get the WHOLE story tomorrow from the teacher's involved. HUGs and prayers, and Evan babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, Bloody hell, sand, the greatest fear of a mother with a child in a cast next to the hose. I would be really cross. Have you tried putting the hair dryer on COOL and blowing down his cast. We did this when Bridget got glitter down her cast once. We had her lying over the arm of a couch, upside down or at least sloping downwards and we blew the dryer up thru the back hole towards her neck. I had a baby wipe trying to swish some out too and then blow more with the dryer. Do they understand at all do you think? I think it would be good to cry when you talk to the centre director too. Tears can work wonders. Any chance of going back to the infant room? Bert babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi Aekta, As you know, Noah also got sand down his cast (not sure if it happened at daycare or grandma's house.) Fortunately, it was down the front and not the back. I was able to pull on the t-shirt underneath and slide most of it out. I also used a baby wipe and reached in as far as I could. It seemed to do the trick. I would take your cues from Max. Pay attention to how much he complains or shows uncomfortable actions. Perhaps it's not so bad that you have to get it cut off. Maybe give Cree and a call though to see what their thoughts are. Best of luck. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! ~ Minneapolis > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi Aekta, As you know, Noah also got sand down his cast (not sure if it happened at daycare or grandma's house.) Fortunately, it was down the front and not the back. I was able to pull on the t-shirt underneath and slide most of it out. I also used a baby wipe and reached in as far as I could. It seemed to do the trick. I would take your cues from Max. Pay attention to how much he complains or shows uncomfortable actions. Perhaps it's not so bad that you have to get it cut off. Maybe give Cree and a call though to see what their thoughts are. Best of luck. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! ~ Minneapolis > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi Aekta, As you know, Noah also got sand down his cast (not sure if it happened at daycare or grandma's house.) Fortunately, it was down the front and not the back. I was able to pull on the t-shirt underneath and slide most of it out. I also used a baby wipe and reached in as far as I could. It seemed to do the trick. I would take your cues from Max. Pay attention to how much he complains or shows uncomfortable actions. Perhaps it's not so bad that you have to get it cut off. Maybe give Cree and a call though to see what their thoughts are. Best of luck. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! ~ Minneapolis > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Please try the pantyhose trick. It worked for Olivia and I everytime. Hows he doing this morning? Please let us know. HRH > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Please try the pantyhose trick. It worked for Olivia and I everytime. Hows he doing this morning? Please let us know. HRH > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Please try the pantyhose trick. It worked for Olivia and I everytime. Hows he doing this morning? Please let us know. HRH > I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. > Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a > child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! > > Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been > transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the > summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff > changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. > > Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). > > Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new > teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction > that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a > bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial > thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, > I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't > get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt > like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe > it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure > enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to > make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to > compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get > him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out > to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. > People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper > help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've > waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to > Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down > his cast. > > Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to > President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have > informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation > from every doctor giving explicit instructions. > > How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " > > I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on > what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. > Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet > complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any > discomfort. > > I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones > or a sense of helplessness. > > Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare > without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? > > Thank you for listening. > > Aekta > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, Livid, irrate, outraged are understatements in my opinion. I am so sorry to hear about this. You have every right to cry and be upset. This is such an emotional rollercoater, and to add unneccessary problems like this can be devastating. All I can say is hang in there. Know that in the long run everything will work out even though it may be a hassle. Hope Max is doing O.K. in the interim. Best of luck. /Cole babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, Livid, irrate, outraged are understatements in my opinion. I am so sorry to hear about this. You have every right to cry and be upset. This is such an emotional rollercoater, and to add unneccessary problems like this can be devastating. All I can say is hang in there. Know that in the long run everything will work out even though it may be a hassle. Hope Max is doing O.K. in the interim. Best of luck. /Cole babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am so sorry to hear about Max and the sand. You have every right to be upset!! I hope you are able to bring him some comfort with the pantyhose, diaper wipe, and blow dryer tricks. Please let us know how you are doing. Hang in there! Wishing you strength and support as you battle daycare- Tina -------------- Original message -------------- I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am so sorry to hear about Max and the sand. You have every right to be upset!! I hope you are able to bring him some comfort with the pantyhose, diaper wipe, and blow dryer tricks. Please let us know how you are doing. Hang in there! Wishing you strength and support as you battle daycare- Tina -------------- Original message -------------- I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am so sorry to hear about Max and the sand. You have every right to be upset!! I hope you are able to bring him some comfort with the pantyhose, diaper wipe, and blow dryer tricks. Please let us know how you are doing. Hang in there! Wishing you strength and support as you battle daycare- Tina -------------- Original message -------------- I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am sorry this happened to Max. I hope he is not too uncomfortable. Everyone has given you some great ideas. Although I would call his doctor as well. I hope things went well at the daycare. Hang in there girl..........I am sure the pregnancy hormones are adding fuel to the fire. I would have been a mess too. Let us know how you and Max are doing. Take care, Tasha babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am sorry this happened to Max. I hope he is not too uncomfortable. Everyone has given you some great ideas. Although I would call his doctor as well. I hope things went well at the daycare. Hang in there girl..........I am sure the pregnancy hormones are adding fuel to the fire. I would have been a mess too. Let us know how you and Max are doing. Take care, Tasha babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Aekta, I am sorry this happened to Max. I hope he is not too uncomfortable. Everyone has given you some great ideas. Although I would call his doctor as well. I hope things went well at the daycare. Hang in there girl..........I am sure the pregnancy hormones are adding fuel to the fire. I would have been a mess too. Let us know how you and Max are doing. Take care, Tasha babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Aekta, I am so sorry for you and Max. Nothing is more frustrating than people who do not take your requests seriously regarding your children. I was going to suggest what Bert did and say try blowing the sand out with a hairdryer (on COOL of course) I hope this will help or you will find something else that will. I know how helpless you feel b/c you did wait and you finally had the chance to get Max casted by Dr. Mehta ! I am soooo sorry for you and know you will finds the words to say to the daycare. Your little Max should be their #1 concern..that is their JOB!!! BEST OF LUCK! Misty and Haley babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Aekta, I am so sorry for you and Max. Nothing is more frustrating than people who do not take your requests seriously regarding your children. I was going to suggest what Bert did and say try blowing the sand out with a hairdryer (on COOL of course) I hope this will help or you will find something else that will. I know how helpless you feel b/c you did wait and you finally had the chance to get Max casted by Dr. Mehta ! I am soooo sorry for you and know you will finds the words to say to the daycare. Your little Max should be their #1 concern..that is their JOB!!! BEST OF LUCK! Misty and Haley babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Aekta, I am so sorry for you and Max. Nothing is more frustrating than people who do not take your requests seriously regarding your children. I was going to suggest what Bert did and say try blowing the sand out with a hairdryer (on COOL of course) I hope this will help or you will find something else that will. I know how helpless you feel b/c you did wait and you finally had the chance to get Max casted by Dr. Mehta ! I am soooo sorry for you and know you will finds the words to say to the daycare. Your little Max should be their #1 concern..that is their JOB!!! BEST OF LUCK! Misty and Haley babymaxpd wrote: I am beyond furious and will try to keep this post very tactful. Please note I am writing as a mother and not as a clinic manager of a child psych clinic who deal with upset parents all the time! Max turned 2 years July 15. In the past few weeks he has been transitioned to move to the 2 year old room in daycare. Because of the summer, his comfort level with his infant room teacher, and the staff changes, Max stayed in the infant room a few weeks longer. Daycare was closed from thursday (last week)-wednesday (this week). Today was his 3rd full day in the 2 year old room with a new teacher/daycare provider of 2 weeks. I have given strict instruction that Max is not allowed to play with water or sand. When giving Max a bath tonight, he started wiggling a bit and saying " itchy. " My intial thoughts were " Oh No not again, we just got past the itchiness " . So, I thought I'd try to get a finger or two to rub his back. I couldn't get very far down, but was able to feel something that felt like " SAND. " I became very worried. I said to myself...no, no, maybe it's just dry skin. I put my fingers down hs back again and sure enough I was able to pinch some sand. I asked my husband to check to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Sure enough, it's sand. Trying to compose myself and not cry in front of Max, I was able to quickly get him to bed. I feel so helpless and not being able to get the sand out to make him comfortable. I am so upset, I can't even be angery. People just don't understand what we've been thru to get the proper help for Max. He just got this cast in Chicago on 8/9/07. We've waited so long to have this opportunity for Miss Mehta to come to Chicago and cast Max, and now she does, and in 3 weeks gets sand down his cast. Tomorrow I will talk to the daycare and plan to voice my concern to President of the School District where Max attends daycare. I have informed them, signed every form they needed, and gotten documentation from every doctor giving explicit instructions. How hard is it to understand " NO WATER, NO SAND? " I appreciate being able to vent. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do? I'm afraid to push the sand down further. Fortunately, Max sleeps on his side or stomach. Also, he has not yet complained too much about it being " itchy " or doemonstrated any discomfort. I can't stop crying about this...not sure if it's pregnancy hormones or a sense of helplessness. Any suggestions on how to tactfully voice my concerns to daycare without getting Max kicked out for having a crazy mother? Thank you for listening. Aekta --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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