[blparent] Babysitting others kids

[Shelby Meyer]

I let her know that I have been the one who is taking care of my son since day one all by myself.  I still have some things for mourn my son was a baby like a pack and play, bassinet and a walker. The pricing is a big issue. Even if she were to pick up her kids on time and I don't feel like it would be enough. She is a single mom and she says that's all she can afford but she makes too much for state assistance. If I did do this, she would have to bring her own diapers, wipes, formula and baby food.

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> On Jun 3, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Star Gazer via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>            I wouldn't take this on. $100 flat fee tells me
> she'll be late in picking up her kids because she has no insentive to not
> pick them up. 
> Since your son is older, do you still have stuff for the baby, a glider, a
> place for the baby to sleep, diapers, food, toys, a carseat? You mentioned
> not wanting your son to feel put out, and in addition to that, will you
> still have enough energy and patience to enjoy him and give him the love he
> needs and deserves when these kids go home? 
> I personally wouldn't take this job. I see too many issues with this woman
> beginning with her price point to make this a good idea. On a gut check
> level, the fact that you didn't smile and say "I've taken care of my little
> boy since he was born" tells me that God was at work here and that this is a
> bad idea. Even if God isn't your thing, pay attention to what your doubts
> and the hard facts are telling you.   
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shelby
> Meyer via blparent
> Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 5:35 PM
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> Cc: Shelby Meyer
> Subject: [blparent] Babysitting others kids
> 
> Have many of you babysat other people's children as a full-time job? I was
> thinking about babysitting a ladies kids for her. She has a three-year-old
> and a two month old. She came to meet me. I was told that she wasn't so much
> worried about the three-year-old as the two-month-old. She is worried
> because she doesn't know how someone who can't see can take care of a child
> that small. I explained that I do things a little bit differently but I can
> still do it. I mean, look at my almost 3-year-old little boy! Who do you
> think took care of him? I don't know if I'm going to babysit these kids
> because I haven't heard from the mother. I also don't know if it's worth it
> because I have to get up at 4:30 AM and they would be here until 3:30 PM.
> She would only pay $100 per week. Not for each kid, just flat $100. It would
> be four days a week. 
> If I do take on these kids, how did some of you travel with three small
> children or did you just stay at home a lot? I don't want my son to feel
> like he has to suffer because I'm taking on two other kids. If that makes
> any sense at all.
> Shelby
> 
> 
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