Olivia's being baby-sat

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and I don't like it.

I just called and she's crying and they can't get her to stop. I guess they tried lying her down to go ni-night but she's fussing and crying and my mother-in-law sounded distraught.

I wish she was here so I could comfort her.

Oh FYI, she gets babysat about once a week to give me a respite but I'll try my darnedest to limit how often that happens.

You do deserve a bit of time to yourself.
And I also think it helps the child to learn that mom & dad will come back when they've gone somewhere.

I found it hard to leave our daughter at daycare when I was working up in Alaska.

I hope the sitting situation works out with your mother-in-law because I like the idea of a child growing up around family.

Hope you do enjoy your little bit of time off.

yeah, I think it's good too. I just don't like calling and she's fussing and the in-laws have no clue how to calm her down.

I might call back here in a few when I'm sure she must've gone down to see if she's okay.

You're breaking my heart, partner.

Just be glad butch dogshit the feminist hasn't torn you and her out of each other's lives yet.

i remember how hard it was to leave my first one with anyone even my parents who were more than qualified.
as much as you know you need and want the break it is hard to relax when you're worrying the whole time, especially if when you check in she is fussing.
but like wsmac said it's good for kids to knoe that mom or dad can go out for a while and come back.
do you have a nightime routine? if so do your inlaws know it? (eg she need the blue pig, blankets tucked tight and her soother in her crib, or sing a lulaby and rock to sleep)
sometmes it's just the lack of routine.
but if it's always your in-laws who babysit at least that will be consistent and that will be good for her too, and i'm sure grand-ma and grandpa enjoy the extra time.
the other thing to remember is that you have your own way of doing things and you will likely know better what works for your child, but different ways of doing things aren't necessarily wrong which can be hard to take too.
i've been there as a parent before so i totally understand.

it's so hard to leave them, and yet it is good for them to experience other people....to learn that you can leave & that you will always come back

Wishing you and Olivia the best. It's life's greatest joy, and you obviously understand that.

Sometimes it's really hard for me. Most of the time, actually.

None of that's your fault.