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amother
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 Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:34 am
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I have a meeting in my son's school this week with the menahel and some other people to discuss some things. I also have a 10 month old baby who I don't have anywhere to leave her. Would you think it's OK to bring her along? I can try to have her nap then but it's not a guarantee that she'll actually sleep during the meeting.
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amother
Arcticblue
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:35 am
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If she's the type to sit calmly in the stroller it's fine. Otherwise, not really. She will be a distraction for everyone and it will be frustrating and hard to accomplish anything.
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amother
Olive
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:35 am
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Depends on your kid. Mine would be trying to crawl all over the office. If she’ll chill quietly in the stroller, I think it’s fine.
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amother
Birch
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:36 am
I wouldnt.
But I know easier said then done.
Hatzlocho.
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amother
Hyacinth
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:37 am
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It’s not professional. Is there anyone you can leave her with?
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amother
Whitewash
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:40 am
| amother Hyacinth wrote: | | It’s not professional. Is there anyone you can leave her with? |
Why does she have to be professional? She's the mother, not the school.
Op, I'd call the school and ask if it's okay if you bring the baby along. I assume they'll say yes.
And if they say no, you'll know, and have to make arrangements.
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amother
OP
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:41 am
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She would sit in the doona for a little bit but not for so long and then we'd just hold her but she'd be babbling a lot. I don't have anywhere to leave her. The people that I've asked all said their not available that day.
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amother
Hyacinth
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:41 am
| amother Whitewash wrote: | Why does she have to be professional? She's the mother, not the school.
Op, I'd call the school and ask if it's okay if you bring the baby along. I assume they'll say yes.
And if they say no, you'll know, and have to make arrangements. |
It’s an official meeting. It doesn’t look good if she brings her baby. Professional goes both ways.
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amother
Rose
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:46 am
Find a babysitter. You won't be able to accomplish whatever the meeting is designed to work on.
Newborn to under 3 months would be OK as they sleep a lot... unless the baby is a crying all the time type.
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amother
Apple
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:47 am
I would & have done it. This is a school that caters to a population where large families & baby siblings are expected. Suddenly when they call a meeting I have to scramble to find child care?
I've had plenty of meetings with the local public school district (for my child with sn) & wouldn't do it there.
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amother
Jetblack
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:49 am
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I work in a school and see parents bringing kids to meetings all the time. Totally acceptable,
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amother
Eggshell
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:51 am
| amother OP wrote: | | She would sit in the doona for a little bit but not for so long and then we'd just hold her but she'd be babbling a lot. I don't have anywhere to leave her. The people that I've asked all said their not available that day. |
I would not take her. She'll be distracting & you need to focus on the meeting & your other child.
Ask neighbors, friends, relatives, pay a babysitter.
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amother
Lawngreen
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:51 am
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I brought my baby to a meeting like this. The school wasn’t bothered so to answer your question yes it’s acceptable but it was very distracting to me and I would make every effort not to bring them again.
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amother
Eggshell
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:52 am
| amother Apple wrote: | I would & have done it. This is a school that caters to a population where large families & baby siblings are expected. Suddenly when they call a meeting I have to scramble to find child care?
I've had plenty of meetings with the local public school district (for my child with sn) & wouldn't do it there. |
It's not about the school caring or not.
It's about OP not being able to fully focus because the baby will be distracting her.
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amother
Hibiscus
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:57 am
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If u can’t find a babysitter I think it’s fine to bring her. It’s understandable not to be able to find a babysitter
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amother
Cadetblue
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 10:57 am
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I would do it with a younger baby but 10 months needs too much attention to sit through a meeting.
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amother
Apple
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 11:40 am
| amother Eggshell wrote: | I would not take her. She'll be distracting & you need to focus on the meeting & your other child.
Ask neighbors, friends, relatives, pay a babysitter. |
Op wrote she tried finding an arrangement without success.
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teachkids
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 11:54 am
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Can you ask the school to reschedule the meeting for a day you have coverage for your baby?
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amother
Clover
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 12:08 pm
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They're not going to take you as seriously if you're busy with a baby. Realize that. Even if they're nice about it, it'll affect the outcome.
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Rabbit613
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Sun, Mar 31 2024, 12:13 pm
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I would try to get a babysitter and if none were available I would take the baby with me.
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