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dm24angel
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Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
I can't do this alone anymore...I am just so far behind on everything from bills to just being a human 
I need someone for a few hours a week. Say maybe 2-4 hours like 2 times a week...
Any suggestions on anyone looking for P/T work like this? During the day?
TIA!
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JandJ1224
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
where are you located?
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| Posted 2/16/10 4:59 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Posted by JandJ1224
where are you located?
Lindenhurst
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:03 PM |
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sfp0701
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Hmm I was going to say put up an ad in the supermarket. But, you might get some weirdos.
Could you wait until after school hours to get a teenager?
How about contacting a senior center and getting a nice but, active old lady to come help?
Or maybe a college with an early childhood ed. program? Maybe they have someone who could come since they wouldn't have class all day.
Message edited 2/16/2010 5:13:03 PM.
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:12 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
I will ask my friend that has a teenage daughter (they live in your area). I will let you know :)
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:15 PM |
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happytobreathe
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
My sister is a college student at Farmingdale. She has worked in daycare since high school. If you have an idea of the hours please let me know! She does have references!
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:16 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Posted by Marcie
I will ask my friend that has a teenage daughter (they live in your area). I will let you know :)
But during the day?
Thing is DH gets home like 4:45 ish, so I really need daytime hours...
I did contact the church we belong to and they tried to help me find someone , like an older lady etc through some programs, but we were unsuccessful.
I dont knwo where to look and to be honest am afraid to just post on say Craigslist.
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:17 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
I would think that teenagers would be your best bet - and unfortunately they would only be available afterschool (when your DH is coming home) as would a Mother's helper.
How about hiring someone to clean your house every other week? It's not expensive and will make a world of difference. It's also easier to keep up with once the big cleaning is done.
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:19 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Posted by happytobreathe
My sister is a college student at Farmingdale. She has worked in daycare since high school. If you have an idea of the hours please let me know! She does have references!
I'd be willing to work around someones elses hours if it was between 9am-4pm during the day. I dont need Thursdays, but any other days and times would work. I just need quiet time to get bills paid, run to the store, make appointments, laundry, clean etc...
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:22 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Posted by Diana1215
I would think that teenagers would be your best bet - and unfortunately they would only be available afterschool (when your DH is coming home) as would a Mother's helper.
How about hiring someone to clean your house every other week? It's not expensive and will make a world of difference. It's also easier to keep up with once the big cleaning is done.
Cleanings not my main issue, I can do that on the weekends. And I never sit down, I get that done during the day sometimes.
I cannot make phone calls without screaming kids and babies, I cannot run errands or leave them all till the weekends etc, I have certain Dr's whose hours are only during the day...and sometimes I just need an extra hand..like right now with Chloes Nebulizer treatments, feeding 3 kids, and that takes up almost all of my day.
The website for ordering their Baptism invites has been sitting on my laptop for 3 days now, and I get drawn into something else ( lif..lol), or feeding someone and never get to do things that require concentration.
Message edited 2/16/2010 5:26:22 PM.
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:24 PM |
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happytobreathe
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by Diana1215
I would think that teenagers would be your best bet - and unfortunately they would only be available afterschool (when your DH is coming home) as would a Mother's helper.
How about hiring someone to clean your house every other week? It's not expensive and will make a world of difference. It's also easier to keep up with once the big cleaning is done.
Cleanings not my main issue, I can do that on the weekends. And I never sit down, I get that done during the day sometimes.
I cannot make phone calls without screaming kids and babies, I cannot run errands or leave them all till the weekends etc, I have certain Dr's whose hours are only during the day...and sometimes I just need an extra hand..like right now with Chloes Nebulizer treatments, feeding 3 kids, and that takes up almost all of my day.
I fmed you! Let me know!
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:26 PM |
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alexlynn7
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Message edited 7/16/2010 12:03:32 PM.
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:27 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by Marcie
I will ask my friend that has a teenage daughter (they live in your area). I will let you know :)
But during the day?
Thing is DH gets home like 4:45 ish, so I really need daytime hours...
I did contact the church we belong to and they tried to help me find someone , like an older lady etc through some programs, but we were unsuccessful.
I dont knwo where to look and to be honest am afraid to just post on say Craigslist.
She is a a senior in high school...I will also ask my friend if she knows of someone else as well.
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:44 PM |
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jandt2006
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
what about putting an ad in your local church bulletiin? hopefully something on here turns out well for you.
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| Posted 2/16/10 5:51 PM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Posted by dm24angel
I dont knwo where to look and to be honest am afraid to just post on say Craigslist.
I hired my nanny through Craigslist and I love her! She has been with me since dd was 3 months old. I did run my own background check though.
I would give it a try. You can start by having them there with you at home so you can observe, for as ever long as you feel comfortable and then start making short trips to run one errand until you feel comfortable.
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| Posted 2/16/10 7:00 PM |
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KristinasMama
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Sent you an FM!!!!!!! 
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| Posted 2/16/10 7:04 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Mother's helper/Babysitter needed
Does Noah still nap? My saving grace has been to get the boys on the same napping schedule. They both go down between 1-2 and will nap until 4(Jack) and Tyler will sleep closer to 5.
That is the time where I pay my bills, return phone calls, clean up the house, make bottles etc.
DH gets home between 6:30/7 so it's strictly bath and bedtime at that point. Then I'm shot so I'm really no good at night at all.
Message edited 2/16/2010 7:12:34 PM.
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