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Babysitter/Family bummer

cbb722cbb722 member
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Just wanted to vent a little bit:

 

We have been very fortunate to have a wonderful babysitter since I went back to work in January. She is a neighbor of my parents and we have known her for a long time. We knew going into this agreement, being a parent to  very active kids herself, that come summertime we would most likely have to find other childcare alternatives.

 

In addition to that, our sitter now has mentioned that come the fall when the kids go back to school, she will be looking for more of a job… I am so bummed.  She has been such a blessing to us and we even had her at DD’s 1st bday party, with all the kids!!

 

My vent is not about the sitter…. it is about the opinion and meddling of all family members involved, my mother specifically. Yes, my mom had suggested the sitter (because of the close proximity to HER house – about 25 minutes from us)but I think now she feels like it is her job to find us a replacement. My mother is opposed to daycare for our DD because she never really utilized the service. I strongly disagree.  I already mentioned to my mom that she is our child and we will figure it all out as time comes. Her opinion is appreciated but we need to do what is best for us.

 

In addition, we don’t need a replacement until the first of July so I feel like we still have time and so much can happen in a few months. My husband has been interviewing for a HUGE promotion and with that I would be able to work only 1 or 2 days a week and that could change our whole situation.  

 

I feel like we need to let the wind die down a bit before we make any major decisions, too many variables.  Am I being unreasonable? I am sorry for the long vent but the only person I have spoken about this with is my husband so I feel like I need an objective opinion.

 

TIA!! I am done venting! Happy Friday J

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  • cbb722cbb722 member
     Thanks!! :) 
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  • FemShepFemShep member
    Depending on where you live, you may want to call a few daycares now to check on availability and cost.  There's no guarantee a space will be available for you, especially if you wait until the last minute.

    Other than that, tell your mom to mind her own business.  :)
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  • cbb722cbb722 member
    hahahaha! I have talked to the 3 day care centers near us. Great suggestion! Thanks!
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  • cbb722cbb722 member
    these answers are all great and made me smile. i felt like at first i may have been snarky towards my mom but sometimes tough love is needed!
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  • brachysirabrachysira member
    Of course it's your decision.  But if someone volunteered to screen sitters for me, I'd take them up on it.  I hate looking for new people to watch DD and going through the whole interview process.  Daycare is a great fit for some, but others prefer a nanny type situation.  If you're going to be home a lot, a sitter may be a better choice--easier to avoid sickness, etc.
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  • mysticlmysticl member
    brachysira said:
    Of course it's your decision.  But if someone volunteered to screen sitters for me, I'd take them up on it.  I hate looking for new people to watch DD and going through the whole interview process.  Daycare is a great fit for some, but others prefer a nanny type situation.  If you're going to be home a lot, a sitter may be a better choice--easier to avoid sickness, etc.
    Also, some daycare centers don't allow for part time students.  Well, you can go part time but you have to pay full time.  If they do allow part time you are often locked into specific days and times.  So if your 1-2 day a week is the same days every week that would be fine but if those days rotate that could be an issue.  
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