Just got a call about babysitting an infant...

[hentob]

And if her husband decided he wanted to run an escort service out of there home she shouldn't be able to object either, right?

Um, yes. Because running an escort service and babysitting a child are almost the same thing

 

[hentob]

You act as if her husband isn't affected by this decision. If he isn't on board with this plan, it should be scrapped.

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He didn't say "Let's discuss this".

He said no and threw a pouty little fit and STOMPED away

He WANTS her to work, but under HIS terms (out of the house). So she should just scrap her plans and do what HE wants?

 

[Mermaid02]

a little background on why I think working from home would be a good idea:

Our soon to be 13 year old son- has adhd and an anxiety disorder and has also been diagnosed with a mood disorder (but I have seen GREAT improvement with that as he has gotten older). He can't be alone after school or before. He has been going to a daycare and it causes him quite a bit of anxiety- he was diagnosed with severe reflux and possibly an ulcer last year. He was throwing up in school etc. There have been times one of us has had to leave work because he has had a panic attack and vomited at school (throw up at school and they don't want you there) My husband HATES inconveniencing his mother to take him when he is sick.... it was very difficult. Snow days, sick days, vacation days..... all a nightmare for us. When I had to have my surgery (the first one) and work said, "come back in 2 weeks or no job" I just felt it was time.

Anyway- if I babysat I could make some money, but not worry so much about our son and wonder if his needs are being met optimally or even adequately.

edited to add: My son's current physician agrees with the adhd diagnosis and the anxiety diagnosis but thinks there is no "mood disorder" currently my son is only taking adhd medication and with me being home before and after school needs nothing for anxiety. He hasn't had a panic attack since I have been home.

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

a little background on why I think working from home would be a good idea:

Our soon to be 13 year old son- has adhd and an anxiety disorder and has also been diagnosed with a mood disorder (but I have seen GREAT improvement with that as he has gotten older). He can't be alone after school or before. He has been going to a daycare and it causes him quite a bit of anxiety- he was diagnosed with severe reflux and possibly an ulcer last year. He was throwing up in school etc. There have been times one of us has had to leave work because he has had a panic attack and vomited at school (throw up at school and they don't want you there) My husband HATES inconveniencing his mother to take him when he is sick.... it was very difficult. Snow days, sick days, vacation days..... all a nightmare for us. When I had to have my surgery (the first one) and work said, "come back in 2 weeks or no job" I just felt it was time.

Anyway- if I babysat I could make some money, but not worry so much about our son and wonder if his needs are being met optimally or even adequately.

I haven't read much of this thread, but had to respond to this. Will the mother of the infant that you will be watching know the above information? Will having an infant at home disrupt your DS's routine and cause him anxiety? We all know infants aren't always the easiest people to have around. I would be most concerned about my DS's routine before I brought a baby into the mix.

Also, if you have to leave home to pick up your child at school, will you be allowed to drive with their infant in your car to pick him up?

When I have a sitter watch my children, they are not allowed to transport my children in a car.

ETA: just some things to make sure you talk to the mother of the infant about.....I'd hate for you to have to leave w/the infant w/o her ok....that would totally be NOT ok w/me

 

[hentob]

a little background on why I think working from home would be a good idea:

Our soon to be 13 year old son- has adhd and an anxiety disorder and has also been diagnosed with a mood disorder (but I have seen GREAT improvement with that as he has gotten older). He can't be alone after school or before. He has been going to a daycare and it causes him quite a bit of anxiety- he was diagnosed with severe reflux and possibly an ulcer last year. He was throwing up in school etc. There have been times one of us has had to leave work because he has had a panic attack and vomited at school (throw up at school and they don't want you there) My husband HATES inconveniencing his mother to take him when he is sick.... it was very difficult. Snow days, sick days, vacation days..... all a nightmare for us. When I had to have my surgery (the first one) and work said, "come back in 2 weeks or no job" I just felt it was time.

Anyway- if I babysat I could make some money, but not worry so much about our son and wonder if his needs are being met optimally or even adequately.

I know what it is like to have a child with panic/anxiety issues. Ugh

I guess I just don't get your husband Why this need to force you out of the house to work? Is he the type that just wants things his way no matter what? To actually stomp away on your wife (who is trying to make things BETTER for her child) is just plain weird.

It seems like you being home is the best choice for your child. Why does he want you to "up and leave the house"?

Also, if you have to leave home to pick up your child at school, will you be allowed to drive with their infant in your car to pick him up?

I never thought of this. Mermaid02, that should be something you clear with the parents. Maybe they wouldn't mind, but it should be discussed.

 

[Mermaid02]

I haven't read much of this thread, but had to respond to this. Will the mother of the infant that you will be watching know the above information? Will having an infant at home disrupt your DS's routine and cause him anxiety? We all know infants aren't always the easiest people to have around. I would be most concerned about my DS's routine before I brought a baby into the mix.

Also, if you have to leave home to pick up your child at school, will you be allowed to drive with their infant in your car to pick him up?

When I have a sitter watch my children, they are not allowed to transport my children in a car.

ETA: just some things to make sure you talk to the mother of the infant about.....I'd hate for you to have to leave w/the infant w/o her ok....that would totally be NOT ok w/me

Of course! I will have to take my son to and from school- if Mom wants me to just stay at home all day every day, this will not work out.
My son really doesn't have much of a "routine" or schedule. If I thought this would be disruptive to him I would not even contemplate it.

 

[daughtersrus]

Of course! I will have to take my son to and from school- if Mom wants me to just stay at home all day every day, this will not work out.
My son really doesn't have much of a "routine" or schedule. If I thought this would be disruptive to him I would not even contemplate it.

Be sure to have the parents sign consent forms that will allow you to dispense medication if needed, transport the child, release the child to someone other than a parent, field trips (this would include walks around the block), emergency medical treatment...