Comments on: Should I stay or should I go? http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/ Off-Ramped and Unbalanced Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: I’m like the Energizer Bunny… » Self-Made Mom http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-885 I’m like the Energizer Bunny… » Self-Made Mom Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:30:35 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-885 [...] It doesn’t help that everywhere I turn people are writing about nannies.  I’m still threatening to quit.  But my husband says that’s crazy.  I just hope I can find someone soon before [...] [...] It doesn’t help that everywhere I turn people are writing about nannies.  I’m still threatening to quit.  But my husband says that’s crazy.  I just hope I can find someone soon before [...]

]]> By: Alex Elliot http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-884 Alex Elliot Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:32:16 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-884 No one would ever think that much less say that to a dad! The sexism really gets me! No one would ever think that much less say that to a dad! The sexism really gets me!

]]> By: Kate http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-891 Kate Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:48:53 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-891 Been there, am still there. The challenge is ongoing, but it can be met. Don't quit. Don't let the forces of jealousy, sexism and re-directed ambition get you down! The fact is, being a nanny is just as lonely and boring as being a SAHM without the maternal love. Relying on one person for childcare makes one vulnerable. Go with a reputable day care with well-trained staff who have each other to talk to and to spell each other off with bits of adult conversation through the day. Yes, the first year of day care is tough. The kids get a lot of colds, but after that they have immune systems of iron and are the most socialable little creatures. Been there, am still there. The challenge is ongoing, but it can be met.

Don’t quit. Don’t let the forces of jealousy, sexism and re-directed ambition get you down!

The fact is, being a nanny is just as lonely and boring as being a SAHM without the maternal love. Relying on one person for childcare makes one vulnerable. Go with a reputable day care with well-trained staff who have each other to talk to and to spell each other off with bits of adult conversation through the day.

Yes, the first year of day care is tough. The kids get a lot of colds, but after that they have immune systems of iron and are the most socialable little creatures.

]]> By: Felicia http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-890 Felicia Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:54:44 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-890 Hi Sara, I just wanted to give you this referance. The companies name is First Class Care, they are based out of Evanstoon, Il. The owner's name are Steve and Erin Krex. Steve Krex handles all of our computer and IT stuff. They have some really great nannies. This might be something that will help you with your search. Good Luck! Felicia CONTACT INFORMATION: Erin Krex 820 Davis Street Suite 221 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 733-2700 erin @ firstclasscare.com http://www.firstclasscare.com Hi Sara,

I just wanted to give you this referance. The companies name is First Class Care, they are based out of Evanstoon, Il. The owner’s name are Steve and Erin Krex. Steve Krex handles all of our computer and IT stuff. They have some really great nannies. This might be something that will help you with your search. Good Luck!
Felicia

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Erin Krex
820 Davis Street Suite 221
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 733-2700
erin @ firstclasscare.com
http://www.firstclasscare.com

]]> By: GHD http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-889 GHD Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:30:23 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-889 That's horrible news, Sara. Finding "reliable" childcare is always so difficult, but don't quit your job. Birdie is right about the school year bringing a fresh nanny crop. In college, my sister worked as a part of a fleet of part-time nannies for one family. Anytime one quit, the others could pitching in some extra hours until the family could find a replacement. I'm just so sorry to hear that you have to go through it... AGAIN!!! That’s horrible news, Sara. Finding “reliable” childcare is always so difficult, but don’t quit your job.

Birdie is right about the school year bringing a fresh nanny crop. In college, my sister worked as a part of a fleet of part-time nannies for one family. Anytime one quit, the others could pitching in some extra hours until the family could find a replacement.

I’m just so sorry to hear that you have to go through it… AGAIN!!!

]]> By: PunditMom http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-888 PunditMom Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:22:56 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-888 Oh, that really stinks. That happened to us several years ago. By phone. While we were on vacation. How do they do that? Keeping my fingers crossed that Mary Poppins drops by! ;) Oh, that really stinks. That happened to us several years ago. By phone. While we were
on vacation. How do they do that? Keeping my fingers crossed that Mary Poppins
drops by! ;)

]]> By: Emily http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-881 Emily Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:24:34 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-881 Sara, best of luck with the nanny search. I'm a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason." I am sure you will find a super new nanny that will get along with your son very well. And remember...he is young and resilient. He just wants someone to love him, care for him, and most of all--entertain him! There are many loving nannies available. Best of luck snagging one. Sara, best of luck with the nanny search. I’m a firm believer in “everything happens for a reason.” I am sure you will find a super new nanny that will get along with your son very well. And remember…he is young and resilient. He just wants someone to love him, care for him, and most of all–entertain him! There are many loving nannies available. Best of luck snagging one.

]]> By: Marketing Mommy http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Marketing Mommy Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:20:49 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-883 Wow, this sucks. Best of luck finding a new--and even better--nanny this time around. Would you consider daycare--either at a center or in someone's home? Your son might enjoy having playmates now that he's a toddler. Wow, this sucks. Best of luck finding a new–and even better–nanny this time around.

Would you consider daycare–either at a center or in someone’s home? Your son might enjoy having playmates now that he’s a toddler.

]]> By: crazedparent/jobmom http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-882 crazedparent/jobmom Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:09:06 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-882 I think if you were ready to walk away, you'd know it. My sense is that you want to make it work...keep searching. And do look into daycare -- the consistency is awesome. I've used both, daycare and a nanny, and I still prefer daycare over having someone in my home... I think if you were ready to walk away, you’d know it. My sense is that you want to make it work…keep searching. And do look into daycare — the consistency is awesome. I’ve used both, daycare and a nanny, and I still prefer daycare over having someone in my home…

]]> By: Shelli http://www.selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-895 Shelli Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:35:56 +0000 http://selfmademom.net/2007/08/20/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comment-895 Wow, that sucks. I was just thinking of going the nanny route (vs. daycare) but this is exactly what would drive me over the edge. It is truly the hardest spot to be in as a working mom. Hugs to you Sara. Wow, that sucks. I was just thinking of going the nanny route (vs. daycare) but this is exactly what would drive me over the edge.

It is truly the hardest spot to be in as a working mom. Hugs to you Sara.

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