I'm not sure if this is the appropriate forum for this question, so am cross-posting in the work at home parents forum. I don't feel like I really qualify as a "working mother," because I am only working about 5 hours per week. I have a sitter coming to the house to care for my 4 yo DD and 1 yo DS while I work. I could do most of my work from home, but ideally will leave the house and take my laptop to a coffee shop/library/etc. to work because I can't get much done at home, even with a sitter there. Everyone needs mama a lot more when I'm in the house!
Anyway, I'm looking for some tips on helping DS adjust to the caregiver. DD already knows her and is comfortable, but DS is at a stage when it is hard to leave him with anyone other than DH due to the stranger and separation anxiety and nursing. When I leave him with DH, he's fine going 2-3 hours without nursing. DH just gives him solid food when he seems hungry/fussy and that works fine, so that is what I'm hoping will work once he gets used to the sitter.
My plan right now is to stay home while she's here the first couple of weeks (she's coming 2 mornings per week for 3 hours each time), so I can help her and DS get used to each other. I'm trying to work downstairs while they play upstairs or outside so that way I am nearby if DS needs me or if the sitter has a question. Today DS was okay with the sitter for maybe 30 minutes, but wanted me the rest of the time, so I just hung out with all of them (DS, DD, and sitter) for most of the time. Any BTDT mamas have any tips? Thanks!
Anyway, I'm looking for some tips on helping DS adjust to the caregiver. DD already knows her and is comfortable, but DS is at a stage when it is hard to leave him with anyone other than DH due to the stranger and separation anxiety and nursing. When I leave him with DH, he's fine going 2-3 hours without nursing. DH just gives him solid food when he seems hungry/fussy and that works fine, so that is what I'm hoping will work once he gets used to the sitter.
My plan right now is to stay home while she's here the first couple of weeks (she's coming 2 mornings per week for 3 hours each time), so I can help her and DS get used to each other. I'm trying to work downstairs while they play upstairs or outside so that way I am nearby if DS needs me or if the sitter has a question. Today DS was okay with the sitter for maybe 30 minutes, but wanted me the rest of the time, so I just hung out with all of them (DS, DD, and sitter) for most of the time. Any BTDT mamas have any tips? Thanks!
