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blondehelen · 13/11/2005 20:49

My cm had major surgery 5 weeks ago which she gave me a weeks notice about. She did find me an alternative cm which was great and she was lovely and ds really liked her. Anyway, spoke to her once in the 5 weeks cos she ended up having more time off than she had planned but other than that didn't speak to her. Ds is due back to her tomorrow so I phoned her tonight cos I am off to a conference tomorrow and not back til Wednesday. So dh has taken 3 days off and the plan is for dh to take ds to playgroup and then cm to pick up so dh can decorate while I am away. When I spoke to her she was a little offish that I hadn't been round to see her while she was ill, telling me that all the other mums had been round. Well I bearly get enough time phone my own parents let alone phone or visit my cm. Then she asks what time dh will be picking ds up and I said probably usual time but I would get him to ring her. She said well all the other mindees will be gone by 4.30 or 5pm so that would be good for her. FFS I pay her from 7.30 til 5.30 and she isn't picking ds up til 12pm then wants him picked up early!! Also her dp has taken 3 weeks off to help her because she still is not able to lift and I'm not sure if she is able to drive, but he is not registered. So surely she shouldn't be taking mindees again until she is fully fit? Or am I overreacting??

Phew.... feel better now!!

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katymac · 13/11/2005 22:18

hat would have to be private - no way could I rearrrange all my children at a few weeks notice - I'll have to employ someone to do my hours and supervise (that will be so expensive)

blondehelen · 13/11/2005 22:25

hope it all works out for you

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katymac · 13/11/2005 22:27

Thanks

I'd consider your relationship with your minder.....it doesn't sound great

think things over......

HappyMumof2 · 14/11/2005 12:35

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blodwen · 14/11/2005 13:35

As the others have said, this does put a whole new light on the issue! I also assumed it was for urgent medical reasons. Was it just for the first day back she would like him picked up early, or the next few weeks?

blondehelen · 16/11/2005 14:35

just got back from the conference. In answer to your question I think I am going to have to see what happens. dh picked up ds last night at about 5.10pm and she said 'i thought you were never coming' But me and dh are back to usual hours tomorrow and she knows that, but we will have to see and she hasn't mentioned regular early pick up. Thanks for all your thoughts. I am going to think about it over the next week or two.I am going to pick him up in a minute cos I haven't seen him since Monday!

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