Rightly offended? . . . or just tired and pregnant?

[bright sparks]

Mom told me this morning that Dad would come after three. Dad called and said the same. Mom seemed more at ease this morning (probably because she now has the weekend off! LOL)

They got the point and seem to be respecting the rule

I'llget my nap and so will everyone else

I hope after a nights sleep she realized that this was an easy fix and not something to get frustrated about and take out on you. I'm happy to hear she has decided to cooperate with your rules.

[Artsand crafts]

I am glad for you. I totally understand you. With my first pregnancy I was SUPER tired and could not help it, but to nap when kids where napping and right after kids left I HAD to have another nap and then after a couple of hours go to sleep. That happened during the first 3 months and after that I was good all day. With my current pregnancy I have not been that sleepy. I am always up during nap time and fall sleep at regular hours. Each pregnancy is different.

I have also told parents to avoid picking up during nap time, but I only have had a couple of these requests in 6 years and I have requested them that they better to pick up after nap time. They have done so. I do not even have it in my contract, but they have understood when explained to them.

If it is in your policies and you do not have any other rooms, parent should respect your rules. Is not that you are being difficult. It is just you do not have too many options because of your house lay out. I also agree with Lee-bee that you are taking care of the most precious thing, just for that reason they should be trying to make you happy. I have a sitter that once in a while takes care of my son when my hubby and I go for a date. I make sure she feels comfortable in the house, feel free to eat whatever she wants and pay a competitive rate, because I want her to be in her best to care for my son.

[playfelt]

I would keep the child up and have the playpen in an out of the way space on the main floor. At 2:30 dress child and have then sit in a highchair at the front door till dad comes. I would be sitting where I can see out the door for arrival and prevent doorbell from ringing but would be free to not have to be as vigilent with the child.

[Cadillac]

I would keep the child up and have the playpen in an out of the way space on the main floor. At 2:30 dress child and have then sit in a highchair at the front door till dad comes. I would be sitting where I can see out the door for arrival and prevent doorbell from ringing but would be free to not have to be as vigilent with the child.

Lol Playfelt. I know i didnt mention the age but i was giggling at your post. she's almost 4yrs old!!!!!

[Cadillac]

cadillac - i think you did the right thing. when my oldest son was in a centre daycare years ago the 'no interuptions during naptime' rule was not flexible and i follow the same policy here.
as a parent i would be very upset if my child didn't get the benefit of his/her full nap because another parent thought their plans more important.
obviously some exceptions apply, but in general, a trip to a cottage can be delayed by thirty minutes.
ps i am almost three months pregnant too and can't wait for the first trimester to be over. i'm so exhausted! i was very, very sick for a few days so i have started taking diclectin which has a side effect of drowsiness so i think i'm getting it two-fold. also, my patience are totally shot... i have a very short fuse these days. when are you telling your clients?

CONGRATS!!!!!!!

Once I worked out the iron situation and when to take my pill without throwing up . . . . ive been good. But I crash at nap and after 5pm

I've already told my clients. I told them right away cuz I was so excited. They knew I was trying without success for a while. Everyone who will still be here when baby comes is incredibly excited for me too. Plus . . . I'm so skinny that keeping it a secret would be impossible. I've already got a big belly.

[Cadillac]

Pick up was at 3:45!!!!! and it wasnt even dad . . . it was uncle who isnt even going! LMAO . . . . sigh

[5 Little Monkeys]

Pick up was at 3:45!!!!! and it wasnt even dad . . . it was uncle who isnt even going! LMAO . . . . sigh

OMG...all that hassle for nothing!! sheesh, some people!!

[ttremble88]

cadillac - i think you did the right thing. when my oldest son was in a centre daycare years ago the 'no interuptions during naptime' rule was not flexible and i follow the same policy here.
as a parent i would be very upset if my child didn't get the benefit of his/her full nap because another parent thought their plans more important.
obviously some exceptions apply, but in general, a trip to a cottage can be delayed by thirty minutes.
ps i am almost three months pregnant too and can't wait for the first trimester to be over. i'm so exhausted! i was very, very sick for a few days so i have started taking diclectin which has a side effect of drowsiness so i think i'm getting it two-fold. also, my patience are totally shot... i have a very short fuse these days. when are you telling your clients?

For the first 6 months I was one 5 diclection a day for 6 months this pregnancy. 8.5 months now and finally down to 2 a day. I feel your pain!

[mimi]

I just had to interject my congratulations to the pregnant ladies and I have to say you are amazing for doing this job while suffering they symptoms of pregnancy! I had an office job when I was pregnant and I used to sleep in the VP's office at lunch (he was away a lot) so I can't imagine feeling as I did then and having to care for dck's. You have my admiration