How Much "Break" Time Do You Get During The Day?

[Michael]

Are you serious?

You know newborns don't really watch tv right? You know that was a joke because they can't really watch and understand TV?

There are two of us here so newborns are given ONE TO ONE care for many weeks until they can sleep on a schedule similiar to the children. Not only are they "talked" to but they have their own adult.

Your statement was insulting AND rediculous. Don't talk to me like that and don't imply my babies are not cared for. I promise you there isn't a provider on the planet that could possibly cherish a newborn more than I do.

Ok I'll explain it to you in little tiny words so you get it:

I'm kidding around


I'm being silly



I'm JOKING



So if it was unclear it is clear now.

Now knock it off.

Get to know Nan before you attack her. I too would send my child to her. Nan doesn't park kids in front of the TV all day. Yes it is insulting to say that....Nan talks to the kiddo's, all of them. You are ridiculous. They don't see TV because they are too young and sleeping in the arms of a loved one. She is not propping them in front of a show. Give me a break. Common sense

Personally I don't like the way you are treating BigMama and I am calling you out on it. And No this is not a joke.

[nannyde]

And No this is not a joke.

Oh it's not a joking matter.

[Michael]

Oh it's not a joking matter.

Nanndyde, you carry a lot of influence on this forum and a simple statement can easily make your point. Sometimes you come across heavy handed and the others really don't need to pile on for you. Unless I missed something on this thread, I think I read it correctly.

There are ways, like PM, to address an issue that you feel is unfair or unwarrented from another member. If you would like to take this conversation to PM or email I would be glad to take the time to discuss it further with you.

Thanks

[sahm2three]

Many days, not much. We have a colicky baby and he cries all the time. We spend our break time passing him back and forth in my garage or laundry room to try to keep it quiet enough for the rest to sleep.

[Blackcat31]

Many days, not much. We have a colicky baby and he cries all the time. We spend our break time passing him back and forth in my garage or laundry room to try to keep it quiet enough for the rest to sleep.

How long have you had this little guy now? Has he gotten ANY better or made any improvement?

I feel soooo bad for you and I wish I had answers (I have a screaming baby too) but I don't so I will simply sympathize with you. (((hugs)))) for having to deal with that.

It IS VERY draining at times..... I am just focusing on the future and I have myself convinced that he will get better with age but who knows.... :confused:

[sahm2three]

How long have you had this little guy now? Has he gotten ANY better or made any improvement?

I feel soooo bad for you and I wish I had answers (I have a screaming baby too) but I don't so I will simply sympathize with you. (((hugs)))) for having to deal with that.

It IS VERY draining at times..... I am just focusing on the future and I have myself convinced that he will get better with age but who knows.... :confused:

He is 6 months now. I have had him since he was 2 months. He has his days where it is better. He is just so intense. And has severe reflux. He has zero patience and goes from calm to screaming like he is on fire in a second flat! I am just hoping that he doesn't follow in the path of my 2 yo screamer, who was severely colicky as well. I don't think I could keep up the pace. Thank you!

[nannyde]

Many days, not much. We have a colicky baby and he cries all the time. We spend our break time passing him back and forth in my garage or laundry room to try to keep it quiet enough for the rest to sleep.

You know in all the years I've cared for babies I've never had a baby with colic. I keep hearing about how common it is but I've never seen it before.

It's a bad deal that you have to pull him out to a different area of the house and do one to one care for breaks. That has to be pretty darn expensive in staff time.

[PitterPatter]

Right now I get the preschoolers down for nap for about 2 hours then the SA's come in and the preschoolers are up. During those 2 hours I get to sit down and put my feet up for some of that time but I also use it for washing lunch dishes, sweeping up crumbs etc, paper work/billing/MM, crafting ideas or making the newsletter. Come spring break I will be exhausted and summer I don't even want to think about because the SA kids don't nap and can get hyper. Lord help me I feel tired just thinking about it!

[sahm2three]

You know in all the years I've cared for babies I've never had a baby with colic. I keep hearing about how common it is but I've never seen it before.

It's a bad deal that you have to pull him out to a different area of the house and do one to one care for breaks. That has to be pretty darn expensive in staff time.

This is what I have been hearing. I have had 2 colicky baby's so far. I should go buy a lottery ticket....

It is so wearing. I just wish I could figure out what to do with him.

[Lucy]

Nanndyde, you carry a lot of influence on this forum and a simple statement can easily make your point. Sometimes you come across heavy handed and the others really don't need to pile on for you. Unless I missed something on this thread, I think I read it correctly.

There are ways, like PM, to address an issue that you feel is unfair or unwarrented from another member. If you would like to take this conversation to PM or email I would be glad to take the time to discuss it further with you.

Thanks

THANK YOU!! I was rolling my eyes through a lot of this. BigMama was mistaken, yes. But Nan's response was uncalled for. Glad I wasn't the only one who thought so. Not to mention that the whole thread has been hi-jacked.

[nannyde]

THANK YOU!! I was rolling my eyes through a lot of this. BigMama was mistaken, yes. But Nan's response was uncalled for. Glad I wasn't the only one who thought so. Not to mention that the whole thread has been hi-jacked.

I don't think the thread is derailed. It's not uncommon for side convos to go along in threads.

[dEHmom]

THANK YOU!! I was rolling my eyes through a lot of this. BigMama was mistaken, yes. But Nan's response was uncalled for. Glad I wasn't the only one who thought so. Not to mention that the whole thread has been hi-jacked.

Lucy: I am not picking on you, just using your post to pipe in myself.

I agree with what you said, however, it usually takes more than just a simple comment to set off Nan. Usually Nan's responses are just that, a response, not a reaction. Therefore, she uses specific words to convey her thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They come across harsh, but they are simply to the point. In that instance, she was attacked. I think both parties are guilty. Nan was a little harsh, but she was defending herself, as she was attacked, personally, regarding the care she provides.

Honestly, I think the world could use more people who are willing to respond and not just simply react. The world might be a much happier place.

[My3cents]

Personally I don't like the way you are treating BigMama and I am calling you out on it. And No this is not a joke.

I apologize if I came across as not nice- I can think for myself and I don't come in as a team with Nan to pounce. I am just passionate on my views and don't like it when I see someone else getting thrown under the bus. I also apologize for changing up the thread on the OP

BigMama for myself in my daycare we rarely watch a screen. I don't have cable hooked up in my daycare so it would be a movie that we would watch. I don't watch adult tv during daycare. Winnie the Pooh is a favorite with my littles. On a snow day, I sometimes put it on. When my own babies were infants we cuddled to tv, but not them watching it directly propt in front of it and by all means not all day long.

Nan- I don't feel you did anything wrong. I got ya.

Michael- Thank you for letting me see how I played a part in this thread. I am not a mean hurtful person and I am sorry if I came across that way.

OP- Downtime can very for me. It all depends on the day and the kids. Come night, when daycare is done, I cherish my time with my family and my down time.

I will try to start a thread on adult tv later....... I like discussing shows with others and others that have the same interest as I do. If I don't get to it, please someone else feel free to start this up

[Michael]

Along with threads like this one and the "do you own firearms" thread, I am pretty proud of this forum and the way everyone handles themselves. Nannyde and I have had a civil and constructive email conversation on the matter. I was thinking IT would have made another great thread. It does not change my original position but I can understand both parties feelings.

It bothers me when someone comes to me with a problem and ends up leaving the forum.

[wdmmom]

I apologize if I came across as not nice- I can think for myself and I don't come in as a team with Nan to pounce. I am just passionate on my views and don't like it when I see someone else getting thrown under the bus. I also apologize for changing up the thread on the OP

BigMama for myself in my daycare we rarely watch a screen. I don't have cable hooked up in my daycare so it would be a movie that we would watch. I don't watch adult tv during daycare. Winnie the Pooh is a favorite with my littles. On a snow day, I sometimes put it on. When my own babies were infants we cuddled to tv, but not them watching it directly propt in front of it and by all means not all day long.

Nan- I don't feel you did anything wrong. I got ya.

Michael- Thank you for letting me see how I played a part in this thread. I am not a mean hurtful person and I am sorry if I came across that way.

OP- Downtime can very for me. It all depends on the day and the kids. Come night, when daycare is done, I cherish my time with my family and my down time.

I will try to start a thread on adult tv later....... I like discussing shows with others and others that have the same interest as I do. If I don't get to it, please someone else feel free to start this up

Best post yet!


If anyone knows Nan like I do, they will know her simple "Knock it off" response was just the same as Cool it, Chill out, Don't get your undies in a bunch, etc.

If I was confronted based on someone elses perception of how I care for children, let alone a newborn, you bet your check, I'd be offended too.

A common reaction would have been to retaliate. Nan's "Knock it off" was her saying she had enough, was tapping out, and wasn't going to give in to the unnecessary jabs she took. She opted out. Just in a different perspective than some.

On a more personal note: I've known Nan from when she started watching my youngest DCD. Nan is and was by far the best provider I could have ever imagined meeting! 80% of her home is dedicated to her business! The kids have more toys and games and puzzles than what is on most store shelves!

Not only did my daughter go to Nan for daycare but I worked for Nan for a short time too! In the course of time that my daughter went there (2 years), she watched tv at Nan's house TWICE! They were movie days!

So there you have it. Not that I am sticking up for Nan (she can do that herself! ), I can provide proof that I have seen with my own eyes that TV is not part of a daily, weekly or monthly routine.

As for infants, I talk to Nan most everyday on the phone. When she is talking to me, she is talking about how scrumptious or handsome they are or how great they smell! Nan loves her some babies and for someone to question her care towards an infant let alone any other child is unacceptable. Nan provides many of us with knowledgable, first hand experiences. Her responses to threads are usually something she has encountered and has direct experience to.

I sent my child (now 7) to Nan's last summer for a week! My DCD couldn't say enough about how much fun she had, how good she slept, how fuzzy and warm her blankies were, how yummy the food was, etc.

I think too many people are too quick to judge and don't realize that they may very well be misreading what people are trying to say or tend to overanalyze and presume the feedback is negative.

What's ones perception is, may not be anothers, just remember that.

As for "break time", I get maybe 15 minutes in the morning when I am telling my staff assistant her duties for the day before I go into cleaning the kitchen, making calls, returning emails and fixing lunch.

When the kids go down for a nap at 1230pm, I am loading the dishwasher, cleaning up from lunch and usually washing/drying/folding laundry, sweeping, mopping or catching me an episode of Wife Swap or I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant. Those shows crack me up!