So angry at my mother I could just explode

[Anonymous]

PP here. I am very sorry for your loss, OP. Wishing you and your family the best.

[Anonymous]

OP,

I know you said that you're not reading any more. I'm really sorry you're going through so much. What your mom let happen was not right, but your DD will recover.

But just in case, I'd really urge your mom to review her prescriptions with her doctor. Being so dead to the world in the middle of the day, may mean she's on the wrong dosage or is taking too much. I'm really hoping you see this and when you've recovered emotionally, please talk with your mom. Given what you said, I don't think she would do this on purpose and probably feels really bad.

[Anonymous]

OP,

I am so sorry for the terrible day you had, plus the mean PPs don't help. It's not CPS-worthy, but definitely fired -babysitter-worthy!

For your child's safety, not more unsupervised visits to grandma's until either your child is much older and can fend for herself, or your mother becomes more responsible and alert (not much chance).

Comfort your baby. Be good to yourself.

And when you feel up to it, you might want to investigate whether your mother needs to adjust her medication - this happened to my FIL.

[Anonymous]

That SUCKS, OP.
Your poor daughter. How could your mother not be sorry?? That's fucked up. And how does she expect you to trust her to be alone with your child?

I'm sorry that happened. Your DD will forget it, though.

[Anonymous]

That sounds horrible, OP. I'm very sorry. Your DD was no doubt scared, upset, and very hungry. The good news is that given her age she will be fine emotionally.

My question is this: if your mother did this (who can sleep until noon?) and she shows no remorse (truly bizarre), do you think your mother is experiencing a medical mental decline?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does your mom drink?

No, but she was taking (legally prescribed) prescription medication that causes drowsiness. I did not know that she was taking it until after the fact.

I was going to say you over reacted until I read this. Yes, it's a serious problem. Even if she didn't know that it would knock her out like that, she should not have chanced it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why on earth was your kid sleeping at your mom's to begin with?

What, a granddaughter should never sleep at her grandmother's house? That's crazy.

(no OP)

[Anonymous]

I am sorry OP. I suffered a few losses and know all to well one anxious it makes you about the safety and well-being of your living children/child. So, to find your daughter left crying in a crib outs those fears into reality.

I think you already know this, but your mom can't watch your child that long anymore and not at night. The medicine makes her too drowsy.

[Anonymous]

I can't believe the shade you took in the first page and a half.

This is crazy. I definitely would never let your cild sleep at your mothers, and I would seriously suspect a prescription drug problem.

Spend a lot of time cuddling and I hope your daughter re-adjusts. Might not be a good time to force her back to the crib, but after some reassurance you should be able to get her back to calm.

So sorry. Take care of yourself.

[Anonymous]

Is your mom an addict?? How the hell could she sleep until noon? Wtf?

I am 44 and can't sleep until noon even when my kids spend the night with my parents.

My parents, in their early 70s, wake up early like most old people do.

This is a strange story.

[Anonymous]

OP. I already posted but it got lost in the early shitstorm. I hope you come back to read the more supportive posts after you get a good night's sleep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. I already posted but it got lost in the early shitstorm. I hope you come back to read the more supportive posts after you get a good night's sleep.

Woops, I am not OP. Meant OP "comma" not period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is your mom an addict?? How the hell could she sleep until noon? Wtf?

I am 44 and can't sleep until noon even when my kids spend the night with my parents.

My parents, in their early 70s, wake up early like most old people do.

This is a strange story.

Likely improper dosage of medication. I was placed on a medication that said could cause drowsiness. It knocked me out for almost 24 hrs. The dosage was simply too high.

[Anonymous]

I find it insanely odd that someone taking care of a child would close and lock themselves in their bedroom with no way of monitoring the child. Sorry, this just defies common sense. I'd be more worried about the lack of common sense than the particular incident. I'd not be able to trust someone who showed such poor judgment. (Obviously I'm not suggesting you cut off contact or heap blame on her, just adjust your expectations for her in the future, and find a real babysitter.)

[Anonymous]

My money is on the fact that your mother was drinking then took a prescription medication that your aren't supposed to take while you are drinking.