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Looking after grandson

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proudnorthernlass · 12/02/2022 15:33

I expect to be shot down for this ...

I look after my young grandson once a week so my daughter and son-in-law can work.

I've had to give up a days work to do this, so it has quite a big impact on my monthly income (although that's not the main issue) ...

I'm not particularly well either (although can cope with a desk job).

To be honest, I'm struggling and am relieved on those occasions when my daughter has taken the day off to care
for him if he's been unwell!

I read on here about grandmas who love having their grandchild for the day.

I feel terrible as I don't feel like that but don't want to let my daughter and son-in-law down.

I wonder if there are other grandmas who feel like this?

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RedCandyApple · 12/02/2022 15:56

Well of course it isn’t just you, my mum would never have my children for me to work because she doesn’t want to.

FlibbertyGiblets · 12/02/2022 15:52

It's okay to say it isn't working for you. Please tell your daughter that you would like the current arrangement to end with plenty of notice - say Easter. Lots of time for them to find alternative childcare provision.
You have helped them hugely at some personal cost, they should be enormously grateful to you.