I definitely would have the sitter come over a few times just to play/visit while you were there. And I would go a step further and do a few short trips- like run to the grocery store for 45 min. and see how it goes, then maybe an hour and a half. It sounds like you have lot of concerns, so why not take it slow until you have a sense of how it's going to be? Might be a bit weird for the sitter, but if you're paying her for her time (even when you're there) then it should still be worth it for her.
and personally, I don't think i would leave a baby with a sitter if i thought she would cry all night. Not fair to the baby, not fair to the sitter. its one thing if they cry for an a little bit here and there, but sustained crying?
doing the short trips would help with that, i think.
i am considering getting a mother's helper for the summer, and a lot of these suggestions have helped me- especially about references and stuff. Thanks!
and personally, I don't think i would leave a baby with a sitter if i thought she would cry all night. Not fair to the baby, not fair to the sitter. its one thing if they cry for an a little bit here and there, but sustained crying?
doing the short trips would help with that, i think.i am considering getting a mother's helper for the summer, and a lot of these suggestions have helped me- especially about references and stuff. Thanks!
