I sucked it up this week and put the girls in childcare at the gym. I made it to the gym 4 times since the last weigh in.
It's been a super busy week at our house and I would have gone more to the gym but Kaelin has had a snotty nose for a while and I was informed by the gym childcare that they don't allow kids with snotty noses if the snot is green/yellow. I understand where they are coming on but come on, kids have snotty noses. Kids pass germs. Kaelin has been a snot bucket since she was born. In Kansas I don't there was more than 2 months total that she wasn't without a snotty nose because of allergies. They (allergies) seem to have subsided once we moved and I honestly believe she just has a cold because of the climate changes and the fact that she is teething and her fingers are always in her mouth. Also, I have been sneezing like crazy and I sometimes here Lauren sniffling but nothing to the extent of Kaelin's snot-fest. There were a few days that it was super sticky/thick and greenish, so in case of an infection I got her into the doctor this morning. I'm actually taking both girls for their well checks and a few issues that I have concerns with. Anyway. My beef with the gym child care is that I would never jeopardize the health of another family by sending my SICK child to their care. In fact the lady told me they only had to wipe Kaelin's nose once in the 90 minutes that she was there. I don't think that's too bad..but still green and that's a no no to them. So my point is. If she had a fever, or was throwing up etc. I would do what any other daycare would say: Keep her home for 24 hours until fever subsides. But she doesn't have a stinking fever!
Sorry for my rant but I just think the runny nose rule is dumb. I have kept her home the last two days and probably throughout the weekend and we'll see what the doctor says today. It'll be one of 3 things. Common cold (most likely), sinus infection (possible because of thick/green consistency) or once again allergies.
So snotty nose kid = me not getting to the gym the last 2 days. Kevin's days have been very long (14 hours ) and by the time we have supper and clean up, I just don't feel like leaving in the evening. I actually really enjoy go during the day and getting out of the house for a few hours. It makes me really enjoy my evenings home with my family instead of despising them.
How was your week ? As a parent or some of your are teachers/caregivers... Is the snotty nose rule a little overboard or do you think they are on the right track?
Starting weight: 222
Current weight: 214.2
Total weight loss: 7.8 lbs
Goal: 205 by August 31st. 9.4lbs to go! That's about 2.35lbs per week for the next 4 weeks. I can do it!!
3 comments:
You're doing a great job! Four days at the gym is fantastic. As for the gym childcare, I think they are more worried about something contagious with green/yellow colors whether or not it really is something to be worried about. They have to have rules of some kind...even if they are ridiculous. Sorry that you couldn't take her :(
i agree you can do it!!!!!!
I agree with Kate, most places are worried about something contagious with the green & yellow snot and don't want them there to prevent "whatever" it is from spreading. I know our church on Sunday and the church we go to on Wed nights have that posted right up on top of their "rules" for the nursery and class lists. I like the rule personally, even if it IS a drag for us sometimes. It is there for a reason.
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