More than support

dshobbies · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2011, 04:51 PM

Thanks Judy for the compliment-

Maria, had two sessions this week and was doing a little better until last night. Number two son and wife had a date night. Baby is 9 months old and carrying her on my hip for however long, bending down to pick her up or put her down, getting on the floor to play and change diapers - Not to mention Thursday night's 4 year old brother's graduation from preschool with me as caregiver so Mom and Dad could take a thousand pictures -today I'm worse than last week. But I do love those kids.

I really want to offer babysitting services this summer while Mommy teaches summer school but I fear I might reach a point of no return. Their finances really could use the boost and I do want to help but -.

Mark, I'm going to give you a call.

Maria · #2 (**permalink**) 06-05-2011, 12:49 PM

Dale,
One of my friends babysits her granddaughter who is 16 months old twice weekly as her back can't take the lifting anymore than this. Her DIL is pregnant again and she's so happy about this and absolutely loves to take care of her gd but feels so badly about not being able to babysit everyday.

I watched her granddaughter for her one afternoon and thought "uh oh.." as I can lift her but it's not wise! As it turned out I was lifting Lola all the time because little Esther kept chasing Lo' around. I tried to seperate them and Esther would cry and tug my pants and get into a little tizzy which set Lola off barking at her!

To say the least my back was tired that afternoon with an ache I hadn't felt in quite some time! Babysitting toddlers takes strength and endurance and preferably a dog that doesn't bark at children!

dridobits · #3 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 01:14 AM

I dont know where I would be without the support. I met my best friend in a back support group. Although we dont live closeby, we talk on the phone at least two times a week, offering support, humor and love. She can totally underatand when Im having a rough day, get good or bad news. Our friendship transcends pain but the ability to know I am understood and have someone to talk to when Im scared is an amazing gift from the internet.