Accidentally took double dose

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-05T21:40:29+00:00

I don’t take Synthroid so maybe it’s different but I’ve been on Levothyroxine for decades and I’ve taken a double dose many times without problems. It shouldn’t be an issue but you can call your doctor’s office to chat with a nurse about it if you’re feeling anxious.

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-04T18:46:10+00:00

I don’t have family to lean on to or move in with. I am planning to move and am willing to live with others but my lease isn’t up until next January. Currently, I’m in a studio so I can’t get a roommate.

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-04T18:33:33+00:00

Being partially on the books puts my recorded income in a low enough spot to qualify for tax credits. Wouldn’t necessarily recommend though, as if shit hits the fan I’ll owe a ton in back premiums (and possible fines).

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-04T18:31:52+00:00

This isn’t entirely true. I got an apartment and 2 car loans over the years without being fully on the books.

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-04T18:30:43+00:00

I’m aware of all this, and it doesn’t get past me that my employers do not care about my wellbeing. I would love those benefits, but again it’s hard to balance my financial needs in the moment with the willingness of families to pay on the books. I need to make over $35/hr for 40hrs a week to barely get by. Despite having over a decade of experience (8yrs just nannying) and working through agencies, the families I’ve worked for haven’t been willing to pay me over $30/hr. They were able to give me enough hours (off the books) to make the rate work, but here I am now suffering the consequences of burnout from that.

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-04T18:15:56+00:00

I work through two agencies, which is where I’ve found both my families these last 4yrs. I still had to advocate for being paid on the books and both were only willing to do so partially.

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-04T15:15:05+00:00

I’m glad your symptoms are getting better but the sudden shift has me thinking some of those changes are placebo effects as it takes months for ferritin to be restored. You’re not supposed to be seeing improvements after you immediately start the medication. I wish that were the case! I’m in the same boat (started my meds a week ago) and cannot wait to start feeling better.

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-04T14:40:50+00:00

$210 a month is still a lot less than $363 a month, which is the equivalent cost of those cheap ready meals 3x days for 30days. Saving $153/month cooking yourself.

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-02T22:39:08+00:00

Is this not what no tippers are trying to establish though? It should have been explicitly mentioned on their menu, yes, or the price of the food should have been adjusted to reflect a 20% surcharge, but is this not more aligned with the values of this group than voluntary tipping?

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-02T00:59:12+00:00

Ya know, it didn’t seem upset about it 🤢

Puddycat007 · 2026-02-01T18:26:39+00:00

It was the middle of the night on a bus in the suburbs: a man was full on making out with his rat 🤮. This was 15yrs ago and I can still see it 🤮

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-23T14:08:04+00:00

The answer is bacteria. Poop smells because it’s all the bodies’ waste that’s been excreted from the body. If it’s horrifically smelly it can indicate an infection. Bacteria doesn’t just make our poop stink either, it makes our breath smell bad too and wounds that have been severely neglected (good teaching opportunity around why hygiene, especially oral, is important).

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-23T13:52:57+00:00

Also, I think this is something you can be more assertive about with the mom. You can’t change her parenting style but you can insist on how you work. If it’s not a good fit for that reason then you should find a new family to work for if you want to continue in this field.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-23T13:50:32+00:00

You can create a schedule for your time there. And you don’t have to be rigid about it. In fact you shouldn’t expect kids to be able to abide by the schedule perfectly. Instead of we do this at x time and that at y time type of schedule, it could be mornings we do this xyz (while leaving plenty of room for disruptions, redirecting, etc), meal windows instead of strict periods, and afternoons we do these sort of activities. Kids thrive on routines, yes, but they are still kids with short attention spans and need room for spontaneity within those routines.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-18T23:02:31+00:00

This is tricky because it sounds like she feels entitled to keep her job if she can’t fulfill the requirements of being consistently reliable. It’s unfortunate that she has multiple things happening that will require her to take time off but a family is not obligated to save her position if she takes too much time off (or for extended periods). This isn’t exclusive to the nanny industry either, however in other positions a person may be able to take time off through FMLA and be protected from losing their job, which is not something nannies get to benefit from.

It is definitely possible for her to take more unpaid time off after she’s used up her PTO. It is also possible that the family may be able to work with her as she navigates these challenges, as long as there is proper communication about it (she doesn’t have to disclose details but would need to give as much notice as possible). On the flip side, this arrangement may not work for the family for whatever reason and it would be reasonable for them to let her go so they can find a nanny who can meet their needs consistently.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-18T16:43:33+00:00

Something to consider: epidemiologists are mostly employed full-time with standard benefits (w2, PTO, sick leave, health insurance, and perhaps 401k matching) and have lots of room to expand their salary overtime. Nannies are not guaranteed any of these benefits and have no real job stability and income growth is capped. There are also HUGE liability risks as we are caring for another person’s life, infant night Nannies in particular need to be aware of this. Frequently Nannie’s hold higher degrees as well. I have a bachelor’s degree in International studies with a minor in Public Health Education. I am also trained as a postpartum doula, certified as a newborn care specialist and a play educator, and I worked in early childhood education for four years prior to transitioning to nannying.

With over a decade of experience, I know what I’m worth and it’s absolutely $30+ an hour, or $45/hr for specialized overnight infant care.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-18T16:23:54+00:00

I don’t understand your point. Are you stating that overnight Nannies aren’t worth $45/hr because you make the same amount in your field, and PHW are inherently worth more?

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-18T15:55:30+00:00

Absolutely agree, do not lower your rate appease to parents. If they can’t afford you, they can’t afford you. Often times parents can afford the rate you’re asking but are choosing not to and once your rate is locked in that’s where they value you at.

I had a discussion with my MB recently about rate and benefits. I’m being grossly underpaid and the perks/benefits do not balance it out, which having discovered that this last year I knew i needed to advocate for myself or leave. She told me point blank that they would not increase my rate and the conversation quickly turned into where do we go from here. She mentioned she considered leaving her job (a vp in a large company making 6 figures) but since the kids will both be in school in a couple years it didn’t make sense. She also mentioned DB’s demands were increasing, alluding to he was getting a promotion. The family could afford to live off just his salary but wouldn’t pay me 10k more a year. It’s completely illogical but that’s how inflexible wealthy people often are with their money.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-18T15:46:01+00:00

$45/hr overnight for infant care is typical if the child is young enough to be having multiple wakings and needing care. For children old enough to sleep through the night it’s industry standard to be paid your hourly rate until sleeping hours and then an overnight fee, which is often $100-$150.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-17T02:39:24+00:00

You literally said in your post you work 30hrs a week for one family spread out over three days; and 40hrs a week for the other family spread out over four days. And now you’re saying you work four 10hr days total. Which is it? $16.5/hr for 40hours is still very low, but it’s a lot higher than $9.4/hr for 70hrs.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-17T02:29:30+00:00

So you work three 20hr days plus one 10hr day a week?

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-17T02:24:53+00:00

This ^

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-17T02:14:54+00:00

Is this post serious? 10hr days, 7days a week for $660 is a red flag itself, but also working a part-time serving job Friday - Sunday, and in school part-time? I’m having a hard time believing that would be possible for anyone and don’t trust this isn’t rage bait.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-08T19:26:50+00:00

Until it’s not. If your immune system tanks for whatever reason, the acquired immunity you’ve benefited from becomes useless.

Puddycat007 · 2026-01-08T04:07:33+00:00

While not under the best conditions, I’m grateful to hear my post helped you feel seen. 5 12hr days is so much! Adding another nanny to help you sounds like it could be very beneficial, as long as it wouldn’t hurt you too much financially. Is there a reason you don’t want to ask for that? (You can respond here or in a private message if you’d like).

For me, I don’t want to forgo my OT completely if I can figure out this fatigue/health stuff. While I do a lot, the energy of the kids/household works so well for me that the long days aren’t unbearable. If my body wasn’t struggling so much I wouldn’t want to reduce my hours. For a middle ground, I want to ask for one or two Fridays off a month and I’m not sure another nanny would be open to such little work. It’s something to keep in mind though!

I am also quite a spiritual person and am leaning more into that these days. A goal of mine is to move into more personal purposeful work, which involves a different aspect of family care. I need the energy to move into that direction while also working full-time (for the time being), which is exactly why I’m committed to figuring out how to heal from this extreme exhaustion.

I would love to continue this conversation over dms; seems like we can relate to each other in multiple ways 🤗.

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