A series of events has transpired that make it very likely we’ll need to find a new nanny. I feel sick about it. For myself– so much of my willingness to return to work is tied up in feeling confident that the kids are with someone who loves them. For Gatito, who loves Tata, and who is currently cared for by someone who really understands him. And for Tata herself, who will be well and truly screwed if she loses this job. What a mess.
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I am so sorry. Email if you want. I understand how hard it is!
Gah. What a nightmare. (I haven’t used The Sitting Service, but I’ve heard good things about it.)
That’s so stressful. It’s a cloud. I pulled Mimi out of the chinese babysitter’s right before I had Frank, and it was such a dark cloud during maternity leave, the prospect of having to find someone to take care to her in a few short months, and him too.
But then university daycare fell out of the sky and it was a miracle. May you get your miracle too, and may it be even better than Tata. In the meantime, though, I will say a big FUUUUUUuuuck!! for you.
I was wondering if everything was okay since you hadn’t posted in a little while. I hope things work out – I am sure they will. Sounds stressful, which you don’t need . . . so I am crossing fingers for an answer soon.
I’m so sorry that you’re having to deal with this stress right now, and all of the emotional stuff piled on top of the logistical stuff. I hope that you are able to find a new situation quickly, and that your new situation is even better than this one once was.
Ugh. I’m sorry. Any chance Tata will still work out?
Ugh. That is sooooo crappy. Any chance Gatiti could spend longer days at school to ease the transition? At least he would be somewhere familiar…
It’s not a done deal yet and I am PRAYING this will still work out. We’ll know one way or the other within the next three weeks but involves her ability to drive the kids. It’s a real mess.
In the meantime, and I know this is somewhat minor in the face of the overall issue, I am paying her regular salary when I don’t really need her (since I’m on leave) because I was going to need her again in December. I feel like I’m basically paying all that money so I can go to the gym in the mornings while Gatito is at school. (And since school is 15 minutes each way and lasts only 2:40, that is just barely enough time for spinning or pilates class and a shower.)
I spent a few minutes looking at one of those online nanny matching services and I really feel sick.
Oooh, that is bad (the not driving part). I know that when I have needed a regular nanny I couldn’t get by without her driving … good luck, maybe it will be OK with Tata …
Will be thinking of you…
Oh no.. oh no.. I hope it works out!
Good luck- sounds super stressful on a lot of levels. Hang in there!
There is nothing more stressful than babysitter/nanny issues. I hate that sick to your stomach thing that happens over these kinds of issues. Good luck working it all out!
Oh no! That stinks. I hope you can work it out. We have a fabulous daycare now but went through some major childcare upheaval several months ago and it was so stressful. Having childcare you trust and feel good about is so key to being a happy working parent. Whatever happens I’m sure it will all work out but getting to that point sure stinks. Good luck.
I am so sorry you are dealing with this stress. I hope that it all works out and that Tata can continue.
Some times peoples lives just tip over. I’m so so sorry this is happening right now. She is such a big part of your family.