I currently care for a 2 year old who has been with me about 18 months, and a newborn who feels like he's been here forever! I've recently been told that the mother of the 2 year old is pregnant again and due to give birth in the next couple of months!
Ive been asked to take the new sibling but refused as it would mean the newborn I currently care for being moved elsewhere - he is the first "healthy" baby I have cared for in years and I'm really enjoying the experience. Mum of the 2 year old is furious with me as she wants new baby (who will be born with NAS) to come to me a) because she knows I have experience, b) because brother is here and c) because she knows me. All valid points.
Now I feel guilty for saying no but am also really worried that they will move the brother so both siblings can be together. He's been with me so long, and is likely to be adopted fairly shortly, so i would hate him to move now.
Am I just being selfish wanting a break from difficult babies or is this a reasonable decision??
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scarlet5tyger · 07/09/2012 16:03
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