Hey everyone.. I'm not a nurse yet, but I'm looking at becoming a CNA and this seemed the best place to ask since you're all pretty experienced.. :-)
For those of you who have younger kids (not school age) how do you work around that with your sleeping schedule? (or lack of sleeping schedule.. LOL) My MIL seems to think that if I take the 11-7 I'll be able to just come home and sleep all day with a 2 year old underfoot. I'm like "hmm, no?" She's a...
But anyway... I thought about this, and it would seem to make sense for daycare during the day, just like he'd be in daycare if I was working during the day.. right? But there's this niggling feeling pulling at me that putting my child in daycare so I can sleep is bad parenting. :smackingf
Any input? I'm really just sort of info gathering at this stage right now.. trying to make sure this will work no matter which set of hours I might be able to work.
Just my opinion but sleeping all day while a 2 year old is awake an unattended is not the best idea in the world . . . putting him/her in daycare is a more responsible route to take.
Yeah, I know... I guess I was bothered by my MIL's attitude. She basically told me that there's NO REASON why I'd need to put my child in daycare so I could sleep, and if I'm going to do that I should send him up with her instead.. which is NEVER going to happen. I have 3 children, ages 8, 4, and 2.. so it's not like I'm altogether new to this mommy thing. She just drives me up the wall sometimes with her BS.
I guess I just really wanted positive feedback that I'M right, and that it's much better for him to be actively supervised and me have a full-sleep tank. Talking to hubby sometimes is like talking to a wall.. I get an "eh, do whatever you want" response, which is unhelpful too.
Thanks. :cheers:
I think you are right. It is better to have him around wakeful, engaging people than to be unsupervised while you sleep. He will not feel neglected and will be learning to interact socially. If your choice is work nights and keep him home while you are sleeping or work nights and put him in daycare...I say daycare. Just do your homework and find one that you fell most comfortable with. My kids are in daycare three days a week and they really enjoy it. I spend quality time with them while they are home and we are all happy and functioning well.
Don't listen to your MIL, you are the parent, you know what's best for you and your kids.
I already have a daycare that my older kids went to before I became a SAHM. I adore the entire staff, and the kids really missed them when I took them out to be at home...
Now unfortunately I have to try to maneuver through the world of subsidized childcare and figure that out. If I can just get through the 4 week training period, which of course is in the daytime, we'll be good to go. I have a long to-call list for tomorrow... hehe.
I'm really feeling good about this. Of course, it's going to break my heart to leave my 2 year old at the daycare.. we've never been away from each other for more than a few hours at a clip. But at least I know they're a great facility and I don't have to worry about the quality of care he'll receive.
I have a 3yo & will be workig 3-12hr nites/wk. My DH is dropping off our DS at daycare/preschool & then I'll be able to pick him up in the afternoon after I've slept! Sleep is so necessary!! I gotta get it otherwise I'll be a total mess! This is the best option for us to maximize on what we all need (me-sleep, DH-work, DS- attention). Good luck finding a good daycare!
jewelshouse
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Just my opinion but sleeping all day while a 2 year old is awake an unattended is not the best idea in the world . . . putting him/her in daycare is a more responsible route to take.