Being my business is growing fast I am in need of more time spent in the office. My husband is spoiled and complains when he has to babysit as he says the kids on a Saturday. The thought of a stranger creeps me out whatching my children. I am thinking of having my mother move in to become super nanna. Do you think this is a good choice?

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I think, that if you had a heart to heart with your hubby, calmly explain to him that he needs to do his share of parenting (not babysitting) and accept it, enjoy it and embrace it- and also explain to him that you need your dreams and most importantly you need his support and help to reach those dreams. You want him to be a part of those dreams and you will be a better wife and mom if you do. You don't want to end up resenting him for not helping you and not reaching your goals, and for making your life a crazy stressful mess. Use good words, good communication. The sandwich method: start with nice words, say what you have to say, end with nice words. As for super nanna, as much as you love your mom and would love her help, I would say don't go there. If it ends up causing tension at home, you wouldn't want your mom to hear it/be in the middle of it. I think you and your hubby should talk it out and I bet you could come to an arrangement on your own.
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earthmama
If you can afford a nanny, I think that's probably the wiser choice. Better to have a trained "strange" babysitter taking care of them for a few hours on a regular basis than a familiar person who doesn't want to do it. They'll develop a good relationship, the babysitter will no longer feel like a stranger, and you won't have to worry about your husband complaining about having to be a parent...

Your husband thinks of his role with his child as BABYSITTING?!?! Oh dear. You have bigger problems than trying to figure out if your mother should move in or not. I have a word for your husband and it isn't "spoiled". I'm with Evansmom...blood is boiling. Good luck. I fear you need it.
Mauve  10th Apr
The kid has come and i would say its the responsibility of both the parents to take care of the child.. your husband cannot shirk responsibility.. even if one of your parent comes over, how long this affair would go on? It would be temporary.. what next? Do think of long term solutions before asking your mom.. All the very best..
Stuff like this gets my blood boiling. You husband needs to get over it, plain and simple. Does he want your income coming in or not. Last time I checked a marriage was supposed to be a partnership. Having your mom move in seems crazy to me, unless you have an in-law suite. Sorry for being so blunt, but it really gets me going to hear women taking all the burden of being a parent on themselves.
Not sure that is a great idea. My dad comes to visit for 10 days at a time and he is seriously a tremendous help and cool to talk to. We are extrememly close. However, I don't know if I could have hime live with us all the time. My mom too. Couples need their privacy and having a parent who loves you can only cause some tension. Parents can't help themselves in the opinion dept.

My mother spends some time at my house and if she sees my husband slacking in the household chores, it gets under her skin and she will make an annorying comment to my husband.

There are some really great strangers out there and some really not so great strangers but I think it is worth a shot. Try and see if you can find a nursing student. I believe it is better to pay someone if money is not an issue, than having a family member step in. Your husband will be home right?

Do what you think is best for your situation...just my thoughts.
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