I am a cm. Only look after one child 50 hours a week.
When i found out i am pregnant the plan was to carry on till the baby is almost due (January) then have 6-8 weeks off and get back to work, i have since discovered that i will get maternity allowance and its not a great deal less than i am paid for this child so there is the first change that i am going to take the full 9 months off to spend time with new baby and dd.
Next problem, the child i look after is a totalnightmare, his mother doesn't support me with any behaviour issues nor does she support me in other ways, maybe it is hormones but a couple of examples...
I was admitted to hospital a month ago, she bugged my dh constantly as to when i will be back to Work
we have recently moved to an area out of her way, as a compromise i agreed i would meet her in the mornings at her work, however i did say if her or her dp are not at work they could drop off and pick up from me to give me a break from driving dd out early every day..she agreed however her dp refused to and most mornings for the last 2 weeks i would drive home behind him every mornings at 7.30am.
I feel they are very inconsiderate to me and most of all each week i am out of pocket because the child's food needs have changed yet when i mention she needs to pay more it gets shrugged off.
anyway, i now have spd and made the decision i will go on maternity leave from the end of October, i am feeling to stressed to deal with the poor behaviour and inconsiderate parents for the rest of this pregnancy.
How do i broach this in clear terms? Im not very clear and don't like to confront people with anything. i can't carry on like this though.