What would you do? Advice needed

mydixiewrecked · February 2013

Hi, I have a decision to make and I am just not sure what to do. A friend of mine called me and said her at home Daycare provider had her kids removed from her home by CPS last night. There are allegations against the Husband of the daycare provider that he molested his 10 year old stepchild. My friend was given temporary custody of her daycare providers other 2 children. Ages 2 and 6. She asked me if I would be willing to watch these kids plus hers tomorrow since she has to work.

My issues are Connor is only 8 weeks old and I am really trying to limit his contact with other kids as flu season in in full force,also,I have never met these kids or their Mother and I am not really comfortable watching kids that are already probably confused about what's going on.

I want to help her but I just don't know if this is something I want to get involved with. This probably makes me sound crappy and I am torn on what to do. I told her I needed to think about it,This was just so out of the blue. Sorry this is so long,but what would you ladies do in my position?

kristine618 · February 2013

I'm probably not as nice as you, but I wouldn't do it. That's too much to take on with an 8 week old, not to mention the possible flu issues. Not worth it. Gotta look out for yourself sometimes.

Cellis · February 2013

Like the PP, I wouldn't do it.

jelly0822 · February 2013

kristine618:
I'm probably not as nice as you, but I wouldn't do it. That's too much to take on with an 8 week old, not to mention the possible flu issues. Not worth it. Gotta look out for yourself sometimes.

This exactly.

myskyegirl · February 2013

I"m definitely not as nice as you, I wouldn't even entertain the idea of taking care of multiple children, let alone kids I don't even know when my LO is only 8wks old. Don't feel bad to say to your friend that you can't do it. She must have other friends that either don't have children or at least kids that are older than your LO that would be in school during the day.

Jackiemxoxo · February 2013

I wouldn't do it. I think that would be too much to take on with an 8 week old especially without knowing the kids. Also, if your house is not baby proof it can be a nightmare. I had enough trouble babysitting my 1 1/2 year old nephew, I can't imagine watching that many kids at once.

kerribear1717 · February 2013

Yeah sorry, you don't know the kids, they don't know you, family doesn't know you. That's too weird even if you didn't have a newborn.

mydixiewrecked · February 2013

Thank you all for the advice. My friend just texted me saying she was able to take tomorrow off and won't need my help. I was fully prepared to hear "you're a crappy friend" when I posted and I appreciate that you ladies were understanding my concerns. I really hope these allegations are false,what a sad situation. Sad

JessAnnJ · February 2013

I would not do it for the same reason as the PPs mentioned.

itsmevkb · February 2013

I'm glad your friend got it worked out. I probably would have said yes. If I can help out some poor, innocent kids then I would if there were no better options.

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