Why do short weeks seem so long?

[mugglechump]

Thank God it's Friday. This week has dragged on and on, and I've accomplished virtually nothing. *sigh* At least I remembered to pay my rent on time, though. Yay me.

Responses to my question yesterday were interesting. I got six yeses, four nos, and one combination of the two. I suppose it's a definitive maybe.

Meredith came home early yesterday because she was feeling poorly. She's had a cold and cough for a couple weeks. The school nurse said that there have been a couple cases of Whooping Cough at the school, and that we should probably take Mer to the doctor to see if she's got it. So, this morning I took her to the doctor. He said he doesn't think she had Whooping Cough, just a sinus infection, but he put her on an antibiotic that would take care of either issue just in case. I dropped her off at school, ran some errands, and came to work. As I walked into my office my cell phone rang, it was the school nurse. Apparently Virginia school regulations state that any child suspected of having Whooping Cough must stay out of school for five days, so that they don't infect other kids. I explained that Mer isn't suspected of having it, the doc just prescribed an medicine that would treat it as a precautionary measure. It's much more likely that she has a sinus infection. In any case, the nurse said (apologetically), with any infection she needs to stay home for 24 hours after starting antibiotics. In order for them to allow her back without the five day banishment, I have to get the doctor to fax them a letter stating that he doesn't not suspect she has Whooping Cough.

*grumbles*

1) According to the doctor, Whooping Cough can be dangerous for babies and other such small people, but for adult-sized folks it isn't really that big a deal. This regulation may make sense for elementary school children, but for high schoolers it's kind of stupid.
2) Sinus infections are pretty low on the contagious scale.
3) Meredith does not need to miss more school. Seriously folks, she does not need your help to get crummy grades.

At least I talked them into letting her walk home. I'd just gotten to work when they called. I was not about to turn right around and drive 40 minutes back to P'Ville. Now if the doctor would just call me back.



And Lys leaves for Italy in six days. *sniffle*

Comments

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh! Poor Mer! :(
I hope the Doc comes through for you. I hate to think she has to miss more school because of this. On the other hand, I hate for her to be sick and have to trudge along... *huggles her* Poor ol' Mommy! *hugs you* It is something all of the time, huh? We really need that get-a-way break! *covets* I wanted to do it, too, before it started getting hot again. We'll do it...we've gotta! :)

*more huggles*

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I saw this, I almost forgot to call back and see what was going on with it. Apparently the letter is ready to go, and they're faxing it over. Blah. What a hassle.

We do need to get away. Maybe at spring break...

*squishes*

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

I just thought about what your subject says...h*** yeah! I swear I have just worked SIX days instead of four! :O! *drained* I guess you can tell by the delay in brain activity! *snerk*

♥♥

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I just realized that I never commented on your promotion. Congratulations! That is so awesome! *dances*

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

*squeak* Thank-you! *blushes* *dances with you*

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

I was hoping you would have gotten something in the mail by now...

*hopes it comes today* X)

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I know! I've been looking for it! It probably got delayed because of the day or mourning for Pres. Ford. Hopefully today, I'll let you know!

*beams*

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

X) !

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I had a card in my mailbox announcing a package. I have to pick it up at the PO tomorrow. SQUEEE!!!!!!

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

I hope you like it...it's not a whole lot, but I remember you mentioning it on your wish list! *hugs tight* ♥

[castoffstarter.livejournal.com]

Oh noes! Can we tie a rope to Lys' leg so she can't go? I mean, um, don't cry Katie!

I'll tell VA where to stick it if you want. I've been in almost full bitch mode all day and have no problem giving someone a talking to. It's what I do best when I'm like this.

*hugs my Kate* Be happy. I'm still here.

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I'm digging the rope idea, but alas, then Lys would be unhappy and it would be my fault. Can't have that, you know? I suppose I'll just have to miss her and deal with it.

*envisions Gina taking over the local television stations (a la cartoon bad guys) and telling Virginia as a whole to stick it*

*giggles*

I do still have you, and that makes me happy!

[dragonsangel68.livejournal.com]

I've never heard of anyone over "childhood" age getting whooping cough *shrugs* Their rules are a bit on the overkill side though. I hope Mer gets back to school soon *hugs*

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

There are apparently a couple cases at the high school. It's odd. They are really freaked out about it for some reason.

She should be allowed back Monday. The doctor's office faxed her paper.

*hugs*

[crazy-lil-loud1.livejournal.com]

What was the question you asked on the last post? I never got to see it to answer it. Or did I and not even realize it?

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

It was a little scenario, and I was asking whether people thought a rape had been committed in it.

It's here: http://mugglechump.livejournal.com/99734.html#cutid1
if you want to check it out. No obligation, though.

*hugs*

[stellarlyssa.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

*glomps*