my douther is having a baby next month she ask me to take care of the baby 2 day,s a week?

Question

I don,t no what to said to her because i just got married, just 6 month,s ago and my husband and i are alway,s doing something and i,m afraid the she,s going to be mad at me help.

Answer 1

If your daughter can't afford child care or has to work odd hours to support herself and the baby then I would say help out for a little while, but don't let her take advantage of you. The 1st comment was quite rude...yes you are her mother and a grandmother but that doesn't mean that you have to put your whole life on hold. Like I said before, help her out until she can get on her own two feet, but don't just babysit b/c she wants to go to the club...if your daughter needs to work and is trying to better her life then by all means watch your grandaughter, but give her a time frame..."i'll do this for you for 1 year, but no more".

I'm sure i'll get a lot of crap for telling you this, but I've seen my grandmother and a lot of my older relatives get taken advantage of. Its great if family can help you, but you have to draw the line in the sand.

Answer 2

If it's because of financial constraints on her part youre wrong because you should help her. It's okay to sit and home and do things with the baby 2 days a week. If she jus doesn't want the child to go to a daycare then she needs to deal with that and let you have a life.

Answer 3

Did you mean daughter?

Do you have any grandchildren?

I can't believe you'd actually put your social life with your new husband over helping your daughter ..or your grandchild.

Why does she want you to watch the baby ? Does she work ?

Is it out of need?

If I could stay home and watch my granddaughter, I'd jump at the chance... I love her with all my heart..as I do my daughter.

My husband enjoys spending time with our granddaughter.

Our whole life has changed...but we are blessed...as are you.