what is your view??

[Foogirl]

Really makes me feel like she thinks I'm not lookin after him properly when I kno I am!
She frustrates me so much Im sick of her! Its really gonna cause a rift if she doesnt stop taking over. Sorry for such a rant.

Can I ask, are you quite young? Is it that your mum maybe forgets you're a grown up now?

It must be really irritating.

 

[cleckner04]

I'd be absolutely furious if someone gave Emma medicine without my consent. Of any kind. Definitely have a chat with her and tell her how unacceptable this is.

 

[letia659]

I am gonna have to say Im not with the majority here if my mom gives my children medicine when they need it and Im not there I don't think anything about it personally I wouldn't leave them with anyone that I didn't trust to make the best decision and I always leave tylenol with them since you never know when a fever might happen I don't get why you'd be so mad yes she probably should have called you if you were available but she probably just didn't think of it to be a big deal just that she wanted to make your lo feel better but I don't know her or the whole situation but I can say I completly trust my mom to give my boys meds without my consent and she is the only one who I let watch them

 

[Foogirl]

I am gonna have to say Im not with the majority here if my mom gives my children medicine when they need it and Im not there I don't think anything about it personally I wouldn't leave them with anyone that I didn't trust to make the best decision and I always leave tylenol with them since you never know when a fever might happen I don't get why you'd be so mad yes she probably should have called you if you were available but she probably just didn't think of it to be a big deal just that she wanted to make your lo feel better but I don't know her or the whole situation but I can say I completly trust my mom to give my boys meds without my consent and she is the only one who I let watch them

I think this is a slightly different situation. I leave Calpol with whomever looks after Abby and I trust them to use it if required. She's had it before and it is an over the counter remedy which can be given with no medical advice. It is also something which deals with an immediate problem and gives instant relief.

Although Lactulose can be bought over the counter, it is advised that children are properly diagnosed as having a constipation problem (and "straining" isn't a symptom of consipation generally) and its use should be monitored initially to ensure the correct dosage. It also is a longer term solution e.g it won't make him "go" immediately. There is no need to be giving it in a situation where you are looking after a child for a few hours. If she was that concerned she should have given prune juice!

I trust my family implicitly but before they give any medication that I haven't provided, they should seek my advice.

 

[janinio87uk]

Really makes me feel like she thinks I'm not lookin after him properly when I kno I am!
She frustrates me so much Im sick of her! Its really gonna cause a rift if she doesnt stop taking over. Sorry for such a rant.

Can I ask, are you quite young? Is it that your mum maybe forgets you're a grown up now?

It must be really irritating.

I'm 23 hun, but havnt lived at home for over 3years and been with my partner for almost 5 years. Just think she forgets that I am an adult sometimes and its not like I haven't looked after children before but she clearly forgetfull.

I also agree with ur more recent post.
I told my mum her actions were unacceptable and there was no reason for her not to tell me prior to administering medication as I was only a phone call a way plus I see no reason for her to be giving him meds for constipation as I know he's not constipated and if he was why not just give him water?? meds shud be a last resort!

I think she's apologetic as when I saw her she was very clingy towards me today and think my dad had a word as well as he see's my side of things and didnt kno she had given him the lactulose.

Ah well big rant over n things seem to have blown over but she is VERY aware what the rules are re: meds and doing things without consulting me/ my permission. We'll just have to see if she follows through. God help me if she goes behind my back.

 

[Foogirl]

I'm 23 hun, but havnt lived at home for over 3years and been with my partner for almost 5 years.

Sorry, I had a little giggle there. Your response says "no I'm not young I'm 23" and I'm thinking "gosh, 23 is quite young"

What a difference 13 years makes

Glad you got it sorted and she knows the rules now.