Have You Ever Dozed Off During Nap Time?

[Unregistered]

Thanks Blackcat- I know your words are coming from a good place and a good heart. I tend to take things too personally normally, and the hormones don't help either.

I need help, but I do feel very stuck. I had a friend come over this afternoon to watch the kids (all parents are on board with this) so I could have a little break and get some things done. I am trading her that help for watching her kids when I am not full. It's something. I wish anything I could drop one or two kids, but I am a strict budgeter as it is and until DH's job situation improves I just have to **** it up. I have already cut everything there is to. It, Dave Ramsey style. I told DH that if things don't improve by the end of the year we are going to have to sell our home and move somewhere much smaller and cheaper. Other than cutting my food budget again, I don't know where else to pinch pennies. All appliances are unplugged when not in use, we only use heat and air if it's within the mandated temp requirements for safety, we don't vacation, I coupon even. We were fine until DH's job cut his incentives in half, which caused us to lose about 1500 a month in income. Story of everyone's life in this economy!

[Blackcat31]

Thanks Blackcat- I know your words are coming from a good place and a good heart. I tend to take things too personally normally, and the hormones don't help either.

I need help, but I do feel very stuck. I had a friend come over this afternoon to watch the kids (all parents are on board with this) so I could have a little break and get some things done. I am trading her that help for watching her kids when I am not full. It's something. I wish anything I could drop one or two kids, but I am a strict budgeter as it is and until DH's job situation improves I just have to **** it up. I have already cut everything there is to. It, Dave Ramsey style. I told DH that if things don't improve by the end of the year we are going to have to sell our home and move somewhere much smaller and cheaper. Other than cutting my food budget again, I don't know where else to pinch pennies. All appliances are unplugged when not in use, we only use heat and air if it's within the mandated temp requirements for safety, we don't vacation, I coupon even. We were fine until DH's job cut his incentives in half, which caused us to lose about 1500 a month in income. Story of everyone's life in this economy!

I am so happy you were able to get someone to come in. I am hoping things work out for you and your DH as far as finances go and I am glad you have someone who is willing to help you out with daycare.

Wishing you the best of luck with this pregnancy and please post any time you are feeling like you need a break and want to vent. We are all her to be supportive...even if our emotions hide that.

[My3cents]

I have to say though in other jobs you would have breaks and lunchtime. I worked outside the home with 2 of my pregnancy's. During lunchtime I would always eat quickly and then laydown for 1/2 an hour or so. One of my employers actually had reclining lawnchairs in the employee areas (break areas) where you could rest, read, sleep what ever you wanted.

So to say you would be fired isn't actually true!

If you were sleeping while working a job you would be fired. Daycare field breaks are different then breaks at a MC'D's for example job. You get your break when the kids are sleeping but you still have to be alert, eyes open, ears on, it comes with the territory of childcare. IF you have someone to cover you and you want to go and take a rest- have at it. If you don't, then you should not be sleeping during working hours. Too many things can happen. Blackcat was right on and should not apologize for her tone. It is a serious matter. She got the point across. I read her heart to be in the right place the first time around just as mine is-

With that said. I do understand how the OP feels and how we all have felt at one time or another. Have a plan in place is my advice, have back up help.

When your an uno provider, your it, break time goes into play differently then if you have coverage or can shut the operation down.

Safety first!!!