F/U to babysitter issue:

nbecker2284 · March 2011

She watched him on thursday of last week and I didn't bring anything up in the morning because I didn't want it to cause her to have issues and then have to watch him all day. When I went to pick him up, I was getting things ready and she mentioned that we had some stuff to go over. She then proceeded to tell me that she is 10 weeks pregnant, which I told her that I already knew, and that because of that fact and the fact that the 3 mo old will be coming to her full time starting in 2 weeks, she will no longer be able to watch TJ so I need to find a new sitter. It kind of threw me for a loop. I thought I'd be fine with it because I was looking for a new sitter already, but I guess the way she presented it was that he was too much of a handful for her and since she can make more money from the 3 mo old because she'll be there full time, then I have to find someone else. Shes giving me until the end of the month to find someone, so at least its not right away, but its really hard to try and find someone new. I mean, hes already at the stage where he doesn't go to strangers and now I have to find someone he doesn't know to watch him 3 days a week, who will have a different routine, a different location and everything. I know in the end it will be a good thing for him, but its just hard because I know it will be an adjustment for him.

Ron*N*Kel · March 2011

Awww that is too bad. I know you were thinking about finding someone new anyway, I'm sure it hurts your feelings. I still think it's kind of crappy of her though.

My guess is that she is watching the infant because she is easier! A toddler is much harder to care for then one that doesn't move and sleeps most of the time. GL finding someone.

~Jen · March 2011

Wow! Even though it is difficult looking for a new sitter, it just sounds like it is going to be better for TJ. Maybe you could even find someone/a place with kids his age, which I am sure he would love. You could always tell the new sitter his current routine and I'm sure they could either keep it that way or transition slowly.

allobosc · March 2011

that stinks but I agree its probably better for TJ and I wouldn't take it as him being difficult she just wants it easy (for now) and more money. I'd be upset a bit too.

JillBean78 · March 2011

She is probably thinking TJ will just be too much on her with her being pregnant and taking more kids. Still hurts your feelings to be dumped by your sitter though, even though you were planning on finding someone else.

What is she going to do in 9 months when the 3 month old is a toddler?? LMAO! But really, that 3 month old will most likely be a mover by the time she has her baby.

I think this is probably the best thing anyways given your concerns with her as it is. Good luck finding someone.

~Jen · March 2011

Oh, and maybe this is just me, but I would get him into the new sitter ASAP! I wouldn't do her any favors by keeping him there until the end of the month. Whenever your new sitter can take him is when he would be going ;-)

houndbaby · March 2011

I know you wanted to find a new sitter, but it sucks that she dumped TJ before you could dump her. At least now you know your concerns were justified, hope you find a new sitter quickly who is better with TJ.

nbecker2284 · March 2011

Ok so update: I've been emailing people on craigslist left and right about babysitting/childcare and have found someone who I am very interested in. She actually lives right down Oregon Rd(I work on Oregon Rd.) so it is very close to my job and is willing to lower her rate to less what I pay now as long as I provide meals/drinks(which I do now anyways and it doesn't bother me because I know what he is eating). She is married, her husband is in the military. She has 3 kids of her own (10, 7, and a boy who is 8 months) plus watches 1 other child. She seems really nice. She was a preschool teacher for 6 years but said when she got pregnant the last time she decided to become a SAHM. She has a nice, non smoking, house, a fenced in back yard. I am really excited about this lady. We will be scheduling a time in the evening to meet with her this week and she said she is available to start as early as next week!! Thanks for all the support in this ladies! Finding the right person to care for your child is really hard to do and everything you ladies have told me has helped a lot!!

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