I think at this point I'm desperate. I *NEED* a break from these even if it's just a very sporadic two hours once a month. I can't finish unpacking because the baby is constantly attached either nursing right now or hanging onto me because she wants to move. And DS is bored senseless because I can't get anything unpacked (all my craft stuff/sewing stuff is still packed up tight). I need those things for my sanity and for his. I found a couple sitters on there in my area but it looks like they don't have reviews. Right now I'd use them to be here while I unpack and get to know them and let DS especially get to know them because he's the tricky one. What do you think? Should I interview these ladies and see if one of them would be a match for occasional help?
I'm seriously on the verge of tears/crying on a daily basis right now because things are so intense with these two. DS is still adjusting and I get that. I'm trying. But, I'm tired and no good at the moment. And yes I will call a doctor for myself about all this as soon as I get our insurance cards (which I've called and requested several times...doctors here want a physical card not just the info which I have). I understand I've got some PPD going on right now and am painfully aware of it. I'm on SPS right now and let me tell you that without even a friend to go out with for water ice/tea/whatever it sucks. That's the one thing I miss about back where we were. One of my girlfriends I could at least call and pack up the kids and we'd all meet up and it'd be a much needed something. Tangent.
Seriously, no reviews for any of the persons on sittercity. Just interview and trial?
Re: Has anyone used Sittercity?
You can interview and call the ppl they babysat for in the past. If you are going to be there with them I would say it would be ok for the first little while. Is there anyone in the area that has kids so you can ask for info on babysitters they us.
Take care I hope you can see a doc soon call me is u need to.
I personally have not used them but the other day at a LLL meeting I met a a fellow military mom (except she's the active duty one and is a pediatric surgeon to boot!) who had put in a query with them seeking sitters. I just asked her two days ago how her search was going and she sounded optimistic about the results she was getting.
I'd go ahead and contact the ones that you think look good but also put a query in (not sure what they call it on there where people respond to your requests). Maybe all you need is a mother's helper? I think you can request that on there too.
Good luck!
Yep! Our nanny is WONDERFUL and she's currently downstairs with DS playing and laughing and they're having a great time. (I WAH full-time and she is here FT as well).
I interviewed a few nannies and decided to go with her. She had all of her certifications, fingerprint clearance card, and had many years of daycare experience. I couldn't ask for a better nanny!
Good luck - it sounds like you desperately need a break so I would definitely give Sittercity a try.
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I'd come over if I was closer! Also, is there maybe a local parents group? There's one in my area that uses Yahoo groups and every other post is about nannies/sitters/etc.
I don't see what hurt could come of at least interviewing them. You can ask for references when they come and then call to check them out. If Sittercity doesn't do any kind of background check you could even pay to have your own done I would think. In the meantime, I would ask around to neighbors or anyone you've met so far for any personal recommendations.
Can't your H help with the kids a little bit at night so you can work on the packing or maybe just go out for a hour by yourself for a cup of coffee? Maybe even after the kids are in bed?
I hope you're able to make a doctor's appt soon. Any PPD is certainly not going to help your cause as far as trying to unpack and manage 2 kiddos FT.
I hope things ease up for you soon!! (hugs)
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Thanks everyone! I posted for someone on sittercity and already have had one response.
nsees- DH left for training and I'm on single parent duty gor the time being.
ArmyQM-Totally didn't think of LLL. Looking that up now before I cook dinner. :-)