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But, what I meant was, is she sticking around after your c-section, or will you be flying solo with the kids after that?
If you've had her for 2 years, it's probably too late to get much into these issues with her . . .
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I didn't mean that to come off like a criticism of Pillbug not walking yet! Only that she should be aware that yeah, most kids *are* walking by then. Maybe she's trying to rebutture you? DS is 27 mo and talking more, but is still well behind his peers in that department, and I'm constantly explaining to people that, yes, he is delayed in the speech department. It's good that she's not disinterested - she can learn what you teach her!
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That makes sense.
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Mmm, I've seen that with people around here! I also got chewed out by the proprietor of a Korean restaurant for not having ds swaddled at 6 weeks - she claimed that babies should be swaddled till they're 2 mo.
how to deal with nanny at home 28Irrational Number That's not a big issue. I don't think that's any of your business. I'm nearsighted, and I don't wear glbuttes most of the time, either. I pbutted my eye exam for my drivers...
If you've been basically satisfied with her nannying prior to being home, I'd probably chalk it up to the difficulties inherent in suddenly sharing the space and the responsibility, as others have said. I know how much tension can build when beloved relatives are around helping look after ds, for instance, and it's not that I doubt their ability or commitment! Just the old, "why can't you *see* that this is how it should be done?" I comfort myself that they're probably thinking the same thing about stuff I do . . . ;)
Melania Mom to Joffre (Jan 11, 2003) and #2 (edd May 21, 2005)
