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WWJ13Do?

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So, I just got a new part time job will be starting within the next couple weeks.  My mom has agreed to watch Eva once a week for us.  My MIL has also agreed to watch Eva for us too, granted it be on Monday or Wednesday.  On Mondays and Wednesdays, my MIL also watches my 2 nieces all day.  One is 4 and one is 16 months.  The 4 year old is extremely persnickety and bossy and demanding... Sometimes if she doesn't get her way, she has meltdowns.  The 16 month old is super clingy and has gotten to the stage where she gets into EVERYTHING and needs constant supervision.  I can't help but feel nervous leaving my 2 month with my easy distracted MIL.  Also, since my SIL (mom of my 2 nieces) works every Monday and Wednesday as a counselor, I believe it's hard for her to reschedule all of her clients if her kids get sick.  Since the girls are so close to their grandma, they go over there even when they are sick.  That being said, I don't want to rely on my MIL to babysit Eva every week, knowing that she would have to be around my nieces even if they were sick, or have to make last minute arrangements with someone else when my nieces get sick.  Lastly, since all 3 of them would still be in carseats/toddler seats, I don't think there is enough room for all 3 in MIL's car.  I don't think it's safe to have her watch all 3 if she can't safely transport them all to the emergency room if something would to arise.  

Help me, ladies!  I need opinions, reassurance, advice... anything! 
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  • Married071709Married071709 member
    I second the suggestion to find a different sitter.  I would have a hard time focusing on my job if I wasn't comfortable leaving LO.  Is there a friend you could trust with her?
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    I agree with @mamasighs

    Maybe give it a try and if you aren't comfortable then you can find alternate care? :)

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  • karen0477karen0477 member
    Mamasighs said:
    I guess I'm the dissenting opinion.  The transportation thing wouldn't bother me because daycare centers cannot transport littles and have to call an ambulance.  And parents take care of that many kids every day.  The key is you're not comfortable with it.  If it's going to bother you then find alternate arrangements.
    I agree with this, if it was a true emergency, I would prefer an ambulance over car transport......and if she was in daycare she would still be exposed to sick kids.  However, it sounds like mils ability to handle all 3 kids might be an issue, so I say go with your gut........

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  • sonflower1427sonflower1427 member
    I've got to agree with PP's.  If you're not comfortable with it, then don't do it.  Don't worry about hurting feelings, either.  You don't want to go to work and then worry the whole time you're there; that hurts your productivity and doesn't help the situation.

     

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