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Want to Keep My Job

Any advice is appreciated i want to keep my job the babysitter i have is my mother-in -law and when my seven month old cries she can't handle it i go and pick him up from there after work she keeps complaining all he wants to do is cry is it because he misses me or am i giving in to him to much thanks in advance. T. h.

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Seems its time to find a new babysitter. I would have a heart to heart talk with her ASAP. I think she is trying to tell you its too much for her to handle.

I wish you lots of luck!

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well i beleive the baby is to young to be spoiled!Can u find another sitter!Luckily the baby will get bigger and out grow..maybe she needs to be more nurturing and he will stop crying!Hard to do anything but find a new sitter..

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Sounds like he is starting separation anxiety. He probably is crying because he misses you, but he will be fine. He will grow out of it. In the mean time, find another babysitter that can better handle this age.

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it could very well be that he just misses you. But if your MIL says she can't handle it maybe you should consider finding someone else. Maybe have you MIL watch him 1 or 2 days a week. just my thought! If you do happen to not be able to keep your job and you are looking for something more flexible, to spend more time with you family, etc... let me know. I have a few to things to share with you, if your interested!!
thanks, Pam

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T.,
Maybe it is her way of letting you know it is too much for her. Can you find another sitter? Ask if she would consider watching him less days-- 2 days per week or something like that.
This is tough, I know. Hang in there & good luck.

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T. H, maybe your mother in law is anxious and your child is picking up on it and expressing it through crying.Also, I find my mother in law does things differently than I do with my children. Such as she likes to keep the grandchildren in a highchair much longer than I do-probably because it is easier for her(she doesn't have to chase them). I would look for a daycare. There are many that offer financial assistance to single moms, lower income families or those in financial distress. Let your mother in law be a grandma not a babysitter. She and you will enjoy the special bond between her and your son much better.

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T.,
I agree with the other moms and maybe this is her way of letting you know it is too much for her. The baby may need some other child interaction. Seeing other little kids always makes that age smile and be more pleasant. Maybe you can find a sitter with other little ones. Good Luck, A.

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