A Tired Nanny

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:MBs take note. I've said it a couple times before, DO NOT HIRE AN OVERWEIGHT NANNY.

It isn't affecting her job, Numb Nuts, it is affecting her personal time.

LEARN TO READ.

And you think a nanny who has no energy to have a life of her own will be a good worker and a stable employee?

She claims she is a "great nanny" but I'd love to see what her MB thinks of her.

I would take a nanny this good and dedicated over and idiot like you.

+1,000,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MBs take note. I've said it a couple times before, DO NOT HIRE AN OVERWEIGHT NANNY.

You're a total jerk! LOL

Her extra 15 pounds might be effecting her home life NOT her work life, Jerk! I'd rather have a 15 pound overweight nanny than a bitch like you who cannot read.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MBs take note. I've said it a couple times before, DO NOT HIRE AN OVERWEIGHT NANNY.

It isn't affecting her job, Numb Nuts, it is affecting her personal time.

LEARN TO READ.

And you think a nanny who has no energy to have a life of her own will be a good worker and a stable employee?

She claims she is a "great nanny" but I'd love to see what her MB thinks of her.

I would take a nanny this good and dedicated over and idiot like you.

Sorry to burst your bubble but I went to college so I have no intention of ever becoming a nanny, especially for you!

[Anonymous]

Stop allowing yourselves to be pulled into the troll drama people. Learn to ignore it. It will go away faster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MBs take note. I've said it a couple times before, DO NOT HIRE AN OVERWEIGHT NANNY.

It isn't affecting her job, Numb Nuts, it is affecting her personal time.

LEARN TO READ.

And you think a nanny who has no energy to have a life of her own will be a good worker and a stable employee?

She claims she is a "great nanny" but I'd love to see what her MB thinks of her.

I would take a nanny this good and dedicated over and idiot like you.

Sorry to burst your bubble but I went to college so I have no intention of ever becoming a nanny, especially for you!

Then get off this thread, Dear, and try to establish a real life for yourself. Go ahead...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stop allowing yourselves to be pulled into the troll drama people. Learn to ignore it. It will go away faster.

+1 This is the SAME Ugly, Bitter Poster who is obsessed with nannies (although she isn't one and has never hired one). We knew she was coming and here she is!

[Anonymous]

OP, of course you are tired, looking after a little one all day is exhausting. I too have worked in other fields and nothing has worn me out like caring for a toddler all day.

When the little one naps give yourself at least 15 minutes to sit down and eat your lunch. I promise you the laundry, cooking or whatever else you are doing can wait for 15 minutes or even until the charge is away. My 14 month old charge loves to watch me put the dishes into the dishwasher.

Related to food, choose high energy foods for your breakfast and lunch.

Lastly, and I don't want to scare you but if you are feeling very exhausted like you just can't get up, you might want to consider having your doctor check your levels. The extra pounds and the fatigue might be related to a hormone imbalance and need to be corrected with something other than diet and exercise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, of course you are tired, looking after a little one all day is exhausting. I too have worked in other fields and nothing has worn me out like caring for a toddler all day.

When the little one naps give yourself at least 15 minutes to sit down and eat your lunch. I promise you the laundry, cooking or whatever else you are doing can wait for 15 minutes or even until the charge is away. My 14 month old charge loves to watch me put the dishes into the dishwasher.

Related to food, choose high energy foods for your breakfast and lunch.

Lastly, and I don't want to scare you but if you are feeling very exhausted like you just can't get up, you might want to consider having your doctor check your levels. The extra pounds and the fatigue might be related to a hormone imbalance and need to be corrected with something other than diet and exercise.

I am not overweight and I can for three little ones and it is not overwhelming. So I wouldn't blame that. It's more likely just eating unhealthy junk foods (anything considered "fast food") or nearly anything you microwave from the freezer and being severly overweight that is causing this nannies issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I don't think 10-15 lbs is enough to tire you out like that. I am 50 lbs over weight and am not that tired most days and we walk everywhere too. I would look into some health related issues first. I'd check iron and vitamin D levels. I'd also overhaul my diet and eat very clean. This had the greatest impact on how I feel. For the most part, if it comes in a box I don't eat it (except cereal.) Eating way way way more veg and fruit will help you feel better. Also drink more water. But first, check your iron level. Low iron can sap you of energy and actually cause weight gain (I started gaining weight when anemic and have fought it ever since.)

I agree with this. I'm a petite person weighing 105, When I became exhausted after work I got checked by my doctor who ran a ton of blood work. I hate low levels of vitamin D. I started taking supplements, doing yoga and eating clean. I feel amazing. Change your diet and you can change your life. Start making smoothies for breakfast, eating steamed veggies and fruit for lunch etc. also start eating 5-6 small meals a day and drink tons of water. Cut out all processed food completely. You will be amazed how great you feel after a month.

[Anonymous]

OP here and thank you for the great suggestions! I do need change my diet and a trip tot he doctor's is not a bad idea either. I also like the idea of getting more physical exercise on the weekends. I also KNOW I do not drink enough water.

Again, thank you.

[Anonymous]

You already got lots of great advice OP, but I just wanted to chime in and say that I don't think your weight is the issue. (10-15 pounds simply isn't enough to be creating a serious problem for you.)

But I'm an MB and I would absolutely encourage you to rest more during the day. Nap when the child naps, put your feet up a bit, don't feel like you have to go 100 miles an hour all day long. I not only don't think it's necessary, I don't even think it's a great idea for you or the child. Let yourself rest.

[Anonymous]

Just a PP coming back again to say you sound like a great nanny, so make sure you take care of yourself so you don't burnout.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just a PP coming back again to say you sound like a great nanny, so make sure you take care of yourself so you don't burnout.

+1 Take care of yourself, OP. You do sound like a great nanny and we need more nannies like you!

[Anonymous]

No, it's not your extra 15-20 pounds. I weight 235 lbs and am not tired at the end of my day.

Maybe you're anemic. Maybe you're not eating enough of the right foods. Try having a banana - potassium gives energy.

You said you sleep 8 hours a night - what level in the sleep cycle are you hitting?

[Anonymous]

I have a feeling you are a truly great nanny. Please ignore our Ugly, Bitter Poster who has some weird hatred of nannies and starts all the negative threads about them.

Take care of yourself -- you have gotten a lot of good suggestions today -- but don't forget that being a good nanny is a physical and trying occupation.