WHAT’S ALLOWED?

Just to clarify, my post of 18.02 was NOT directed at you, Loodl

LauraNorder you are right. I have. Never did I expect such an unwelcoming comment especially on a forum where I would expect a certain level of maturity of thought and sensitivity towards a first time poster. I had expected to read the voice of experienced mums, who embrace and support rather than rashly judge the concerns and worries of a first time grandparent who is clearly just wanting to get things right. I was using the 'Gov's website' own wording for what amounts to a much needed couple of hours break for my daughter, whose partner is working tomorrow and due the baby crying for an hour solid at 1 am this morning, and keeping her up for most of the night, just needs a couple of hours to get back on track, take a shower and unpack a few boxes as they have also just moved and she can't do that and look after the baby at the same time. I just wanted to know whether it was legal under current restrictions, as her grandmother, to be able to keep an eye on their new born for a couple of hours max i.e. 'childcare' to use 'gov.' wording and if so, where - at her place or mine? I think I have the answer.

Oh for heavens sake

Not you, LauraNorder, you're always kind.

Oh, sweet.
Who knew you were so kind?

Have to agree Callistemon we too listen to the rules for England to such an extent I have no clue what the rules are here in Wales today.
Never mind, get out the scrabble, no biscuit today but Tesco will be here tomorrow.

LauraNorder

If Loodl is a new poster she has probably run for the hills.

I’ve PMed her to take no notice and to hope she’s got the information she needed and to ignore the criticisms of her

And some of us know what you actually meant

Welcome to the lions' den.

If Loodl is a new poster she has probably run for the hills.

lemongrove

When a poster calls another poster ‘dear’ .... they have just lost the high moral ground that they were previously enjoying.

If you say so dear ?

When a poster calls another poster ‘dear’ .... they have just lost the high moral ground that they were previously enjoying.

Callistemon

As I said, welcome to GN Loodl.

And some of us know what you actually meant

As I said, welcome to GN Loodl.

It was a bit snappy Lemongrove ??

lemongrove

You certainly think you do suziewoozie and when I want your advice on postings I will ask for it.

Don’t worry dear, I’ll give you advice when I see fit without your permission. Your post to the OP was mean and judgemental based on no knowledge of the back story.

You certainly think you do suziewoozie and when I want your advice on postings I will ask for it.

Lucca my riposte was rather fine I thought in addition to which I did supply the information the OP needed rather than jump on her and jump to conclusions.

Callistemon

I expect you'd know more about deletions than me, suziewoozie.

I guess I know more about most things than you <boom boom>

Crossed posts Lucca.

Welcome Loodl, congratulations on having a little grandchild.
As the baby is very young I wonder if you mean casual childcare to give a tired new mum a break for an hour.
If so then, as others have said, hopefully you can form a bubble.
Enjoy your grandchild.

OP may just have meant drop baby off for an hour or so to allow parents to go shopping or something.......
Not necessarily all day every day !!

Callistemon

I expect you'd know more about deletions than me, suziewoozie.

Ouch

Loodl which country of the UK are you in, as rules could vary.

We listen to or watch the news, then realise the new rules apply only to England.

I expect you'd know more about deletions than me, suziewoozie.

BlueBelle

A three week old baby do you mean 3 month old baby ?
Yes welcome from me too if you’re a new poster

That’s a good question and better than just the rush to judgement