Do you “Mind ?”

I also did a regular day a week for some years, with some flexibility, we look back on it as a very special time. If I were you I would wait and not say anything about baby care yet your DD may have her own ideas about what she intends to do, also you may have different feelings when baby arrives. Good luck, enjoy it all

I did commit to regular days with GC nos.6 and 7, as I could see that working at least 3 days a week was going to be a financial necessity for my DD. And also it is not easy for me to be out and about because of caring responsibilities at home a lot. So I was very happy to do this and it is one of my life's greatest joys. I have a really close and special bond with these 2 GC and feel very privileged in that.

However, if I had been in a position for my OH and I to lead a broader and more interesting life outside the home (as you can do) then I might have made different arrangements.

My DD is totally understanding and never ever critical of me if I say that there is a normal care day I cannot do - I always give her lots of notice if I can. She and her OH appreciate what is done for them, and I am flexible for her if she needs a change of day.

For us,it works well I am glad to say. Only you can decide what is right for you; but the important thing is that whatever arrangement you decide should not be a source of rancour.

Good luck as an impending Granny! Just enjoy!

I would go with general babysitting as and when and emergencies. If you start with a regular commitment as i did, it tends to sort of be assumed and expected and awkward to get out of. Then guilt really comes knocking.
Most of my friends never committed to a particular day and if I had my time again I would probably do likewise.
No need to feel guilty, just be there when needed and do what you want to do. It’s your time. You deserve it.

Congratulations on your future grandchild!

Don't get tied down to a regular arrangement if that is too much for you. Would you be able to offer to be on call to look after the GC if they cannot go to childcare for some reason - for example minor coughs and colds or if the childcare is closed for some reason?

Congratulations on your impending new arrival - new babies are such a welcome addition to the family.

I was lucky enough not to be put in the position of child minding when my eldest granddaughter was born nearly 21 years ago and her sister 4 years later. Their mum didn't work until they moved away when the girls were a bit older so although I was happy to look after them as and when needed it wasn't very often. My other small grandsons were born in NZ so I've missed out on that too,

There are no hard and fast rules which say you have to look after your new GC when he/she arrives and you certainly shouldn't feel guilty for not wanting to give up your new lifestyle. I'm sure the new parents will just be grateful to know you can be there in an emergency and will no doubt put full time child care in place before your daughter goes back to work.