baby sitting for a friend
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Topic: baby sitting for a friend
Posted By: NovemberMum
Subject: baby sitting for a friend
Date Posted: 21 September 2007 at 1:25pm
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ok over the past year or so I have been doing the odd babysitting for a friend (she does pay me)
now I am wondering at what point should I tell her I wont be available for a while I am 31 week pregnant. at what point would you say sorry I cant baby sit anymore (least not till after the baby is born and even then it maybe a while) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 21 September 2007 at 2:11pm
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I think any time from now is acceptable - she must appreciate how hard it is on your body to be pregnant and how tired you would get.
I bet she's probably expecting you'll mention it when it gets too much for you but waiting for you to take the lead as you know when it's getting too hard. I would be very suprised if she's counting on your availability after the birth - does she know your EDD? I would recommend that you organise to call her when you're happy to resume duties again rather than set a date (like 2 months after) so that you can gauge it once the baby's here. -------------  
 
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Posted By: NovemberMum
Date Posted: 21 September 2007 at 2:54pm
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yup she knows my EDD I am babysitting for her tonight granted her children will be in bed when I get there so I will just be watching TV. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 21 September 2007 at 3:28pm
Just let her know tonight that you won't be available for babysitting any more until further notice, on account of tiredness. She'll understand  -------------  |
Posted By: NovemberMum
Date Posted: 22 September 2007 at 10:15am
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well I didnt end up babysitting for ..my friend was sick so not sure when she will ask me again depending on when she does I will make the call and decide if I want to or not. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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