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Taken for granted?

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Literarylover Mon 14-Oct-24 19:53:56

Fortunately I am in good health. Perhaps I am being selfish. I had no help with my own three despite working full time so maybe this has coloured my views.

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DaisyDaisyDo Mon 14-Oct-24 19:52:33

Maybe she thinks you are doing it because you want to spend that time with him? She might be hurt if you express that isn't the case. You could try saying you need to do it less but when she does go back to work she won't get a placement at a nursery that is off and on for a day so it might be that ends. You won't know until you talk to her anyway as to whether she is being cheeky or not.

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LaCrepescule Mon 14-Oct-24 19:38:16

On day a week doesn’t seem that much. Are you both unwell? Does your daughter not seem grateful?

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rafichagran Mon 14-Oct-24 19:24:17

No, if you feel you need a break just tell your daughter. She may not realise.
Why do you say you are expected, its not a right you are doing them a favour.

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Literarylover Mon 14-Oct-24 19:05:37

My husband and I have been minding our three year old grandson one day per week since he was 6 months old. Now my daughter is expecting her second baby and, much as we love our only grandson, we were looking forward to a bit of respite while his mum is on maternity leave, especially as my husband has recently had health issues. It seems, however, that we are expected to continue with this arrangement. Obviously we are happy to help out, especially in the first few weeks after the new little one is born, but I feel it's a bit of a cheek for my daughter to ask us to continue to mind her son when she is not working. AIBU?

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