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queenie521

So everyone is always telling me how much they want to babysit and help out any time that I need it but it seems like anytime that I DO need it, no one is around.  I have rescheduled my haircut 3 times this past week and I feel like I am screwed yet again for the appointment I have for tomorrow.  I really need a haircut and I can't find ANYONE to come over for 45 minutes.  I am just hormonal and stressed and pissed that I can never get some help when I really need it.  It is no one's fault, just a pain in my butt.  It sucks not being able to do whta you want, when you want to because you are tied to another human being.  I love my son, but sometimes I wish I had some more freedom.  DH doesnt realize how good he has it sometimes.

 

Not to mention that I am starting to feel weird asking for someone to watch my son when I am always declined.  I know that sounds stupid, but I feel like i am inconveniencing everyone.

 

Daisy77

Aw, that sucks:(  I have been there too, MIL used to say she'd watch the kids and then bail last minute.  Big pain in the butt. 

spiritenergy

I am sorry.  Been there.  We don't have family here so little things like get someone to watch the kids during a dentist appointment is hard.

lms_bride

I know exactly how you feel.  The only family around is my husband's family and they are helpful only when its convenient for them, which isn't very often.  I have a couple friends I have asked to watch our son for an hour or two but they have never reciprocated so then I feel weird asking again because clearly it is a one-way need... and I hate having to ask people for favors, especially if they never need any favors from me!

A couple ideas -

If you are a member of a moms club, sometimes they have a babysitting co-op where you can trade babysitting hours with other moms. 

We have a drop-off day care type place in the town next to us.  I haven't used it yet but know I need to... it is mornings only but its just drop-off as you need it and your kid gets to play with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers.   Then you can go to the dentist or hair salon or whatever you need.

Can you find a babysitter who can offer some daytime hours?  

Melissa & Eddie

That stinks!  I'm going through the same thing.  I've had to reschedule my hair appointment and dentist appointment 3 times in two days and it looks like I'm going to have to change them again tomorrow.  Hopefully things will work out for your appointment tomorrow.  GL!