What would you do?

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I'm 24 weeks pregnant. I have two boys ages 3 and 1 1/2. I babysit two boys for two of my friends but, I don't want to anymore. I'm tired, I'm sore and everyday I have to babysit I just get stressed out. I watch one in the afternoon and the other overnight until noon the next day so I really don't get time with just my own kids. How can i tell them I dont want to watch them anymore? They really don't have anyone else to watch them. I just feel like I have to because I'm a stay at home mom. How would you tell them?

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As a working mom I would appreciate honesty and hopefully some time to figure something else out. Maybe like a 2 week notice??

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Just be honest. Tell them you're getting burned out, and u need a break for awhile.

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Do they at least compensate you? Either way , I would tell them that you are too tired to watch children all day and give them some time to find a new sitter

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Just tell them that as your pregnancy is progressing it's becoming too hard and tiring. Surely they already expect that when your new bub is born the arrangement would have to change? Just give them some notice to find someone else - or suggest someone you might know.

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Tell them the truth. You're exhausted from your pregnancy. And you're having trouble watching them like you should. Mayen they can find someone else to watch them. And you take care of them in the mean time.

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Tell them how you feel. Tell them you can't take the stress and you feel like you aren't getting any rest.

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Just tell them you can't do it and that you have to focus on your stuff now.

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My sister in law is in this situation a lot, she doesn't babysit full time but her friend (who is also a SAHM) asks her to watch her 2 boys A LOT....I would just tell them that you are having a 3rd baby and you are exhausted and no longer want to babysit, maybe give them a couple weeks to find someone else if you can but other people's kids aren't your responsibility

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It will be hard but at least give them enough time to make other arrangements.

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It's not your problem they have nobody else, and they are unfair to offload their brood onto you knowing you have your own kids to think about plus the tiredness and discomfort that comes with pregnancy.  If they are decent true friends they won't mind you speaking up, if they complain and kick off then you know they ain't thinking of you and only themselves.  Speak up now or forever hold your truth!

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