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Coastal Granna :
I had to bring my granddaughter home from hospital at 55 and raise her. And then another at 57.It was so stressful & exhausting.Mom has them now.I am for support.I walk up one day & said “you HAVE to get straight & figure this out, because I can’t anymore”. I stopped enabling. Not your story but I understand the exhaustion.
2025-07-20 19:21:02
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kymama🤍 :
Grandparents should never be obligated to be full time care givers. When we thought about having a baby we ASKED my in laws what their plans were and if they would want to help take care of their grandbaby. They graciously said they would keep her for us so she didn’t have to go to daycare. I only want someone keeping our daughter if they WANT to. My mother in law had a very stressful career and if she would’ve said she wanted to travel and enjoy her retirement I wouldn’t have blamed her at all. She chooses to enjoy her retirement keeping her grandaughter while we work. Grandparents deserve a choice!
2025-07-19 17:18:23
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user1602002077973 :
62 yr old Gigi here, I have a 2 1/2 yr old grandson and 5 month granddaughter and when I babysit I’m exhausted when they leave. I myself could not do it 5 days a week. I’m there for weekends and 1/2 days during the week. No shame here for u. My grandson has me hoping every which way. I never had boys so this one has energy for 3 people but God do I love him.
2025-07-20 02:27:21
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holly.marie.1 :
💯👏🏼 I am a FULL time MawMaw. I have mine 4-5 days a week, overnight. Mine live across the street. Thats how they want it. That’s how I want it. And that’s how it’s gonna be. We are living our absolute best life and I love every single minute of it. You do you, I’ll do me! No shame. Period! 💛
2025-07-20 05:19:18
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KatieCG :
I agree it not being a requirement, and should be grateful for the help..but I think the people who complain about the grandparents not watching the grandkids enough is because they grew up being with their grandparents all the time. I know not every household was like this, but a lot were. The new generation of grandparents don’t give the same energy and time as their grandparents did. Maybe it’s because they didn’t give the time and energy as a parent either. I used to be at my grandparents all the time and would stay weeks at a time in the summer. it’s not like that anymore.
2025-07-19 16:46:36
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Stella Bella :
I watch my 2 year old granddaughter 4 times a week from 9-5 she also comes by on the weekend I’m 66 quite frankly the bond you create with your grandchildren is priceless and I wouldn’t have it any other
2025-07-19 16:52:24
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Mama Thompson54 :
Facts ! I totally agree . I keep my grandson one day a week . I want to be grandma not the sitter . I cherish our Thursday’s. He’s my world ❤️
2025-07-20 02:39:02
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GrammyD💙 :
I’m with you! I adore spending time with my grands and helping my kids with childcare BUT I don’t want to be their disciplinarian. I want to be Grammy and have fun with them. Of course I follow my kids’ rules and I always keep them safe. Enjoy your time with your little ones.
2025-07-22 17:14:11
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Afritina Coker :
I feel like this is an honest and realistic review of what living in community looks. It’s being inconvenienced at times and showing up anyways. You’re valid and seen in your opinion. And it sounds like you’re a great grandparent. Good on you. ❤️
2025-07-19 18:01:27
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MikeandShawna ❤️ Life >50 :
I am happy to keep them whenever they need help. But I’m with you, I have never had any desire to be a full time sitter and my kids know and understand that. This is our time to enjoy our freedom. We have worked hard for 35 years and raised our family. Our kids understand that and we get to just be NaNa and Pop Pop’s house, the fun place to be :)
2025-07-20 16:13:25
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Lisa P R. :
It changes your routine. Can’t get anything done until naptime. You have the right to choose one day and not feel guilty. You do what works for you.
2025-07-19 23:16:32
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Lori Simonson :
I am exhausted when my granddaughter comes with her parents for a weekend to visit! Sunday, we are like Wooohooo when they leave!!! They come up once a month ( and we go there) It’s fun- but we are getting old.
2025-07-19 16:11:35
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DanaAnn1956 :
It will be exhausting.
2025-07-20 21:06:48
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Jess :
I think grandparents should also enjoy their retirement. Having them 1 - 2 days a week is a nice flexible option and it’s so nice you are willing to do that!
2025-07-19 17:00:48
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Susan Lee :
I agree! I love mine but I didn’t want to raise kids again at my age. You spend your young life raising your kids and it’s time to do what you want. It doesn’t make you a bad person.
2025-07-19 15:46:07
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csnow :
was keeping my one year old grand on Fridays thats my day off. I had made plans for one Friday and gave her plenty of notice. Now im unreliable rand have t seen thr grands since May children are weapons to young parents something I never once thought about doing to my mom evee
2025-07-20 16:28:54
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Realtorbarbie :
I watched all of mine 1 day a week for 10 years and my choice. You can’t let them have grandma fun if you watch them every day
2025-07-20 15:37:26
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Janis Donathan :
I kept my youngest from 2 months old until just now. It has been tiring . I am exhausted. I am going to miss him but I do need a break as well
2025-07-20 03:28:10
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Kelli :
I agree with this 💯I have 2 grandkids ages 3 and 1 and have one on Wednesday and one on Fridays. I love the 1/1 time
2025-07-23 20:02:10
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donnalee590 :
I kept my first grandchild full time for a few years. It was a lot and it wore me out. I have 5 now, and I watch them when needed, but I'm not watching any kids full time again. I'm almost 60 now, and this is mine and my husband's time. Luckily they are all in school now. I adore them all, but they are a handful!
2025-07-19 16:31:57
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Tawny Foth :
You raised your kids this is your time do what you want. You're not obligated to raise them you dont need to justify yourself its ok
2025-07-20 21:42:14
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Renee Lively785 :
💯% agree with you!! 🙌 I raised 5 kids. I love my grandkids so much! And I do babysit, take them to soccer practice, etc.. But I have a life I want to enjoy. Like traveling. 😊
2025-07-19 16:58:22
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Michelle Reed-Duggin :
I agree with you 100%! I love my grandkids, but I don’t want to be a full-time babysitter. We take them for date nights or other special occasions. Luckily our kids can afford daycare so we don’t have to worry about a weekly commitment.
2025-07-20 03:41:37
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Gabesbabe :
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I keep mine and love it … but it is exhausting at times lol !!
2025-07-21 13:25:32
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