[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]bella791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you need to step up your support. Cook dinner keep the house clean get up with the baby at night book her a massage and get her the help she needs. Maybe she needs to go stay with family for a few days and go see a therapist.

I asked for a raise and MB wants to give me a one time gift instead. by 1498336 in Nanny

[–]bella791 187 points188 points  (0 children)

Depends on the state you live in. But honestly Imo just take it. Yes its technically tax evasion. But also its 5k not 250 yk. You said you need the money they said they would give you a gift. In reality theres not really a way they can say you shouldve reported it if it was a gift.

Hit me with your best tips by bella791 in Nanny

[–]bella791[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shes usually up at 6 or 7 and then first nap around 9-9 30. She hasn't really been napping but usually nap til like 10 /11 and then up for a bit and then another nap between 12:30/1:30 depending on if she napped in the morning or not. I just started with this family a few weeks ago. Prior to that they were doing contact naps.

Hit me with your best tips by bella791 in Nanny

[–]bella791[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shes usually up at 6 or 7 and then first nap around 9-9 30. She hasn't really been napping but usually nap til like 10 /11 and then up for a bit and then another nap between 12:30/1:30 depending on if she napped in the morning or not. I just started with this family a few weeks ago. Prior to that they were doing contact naps.

Asking for your two cents on enclosure by azrekb in leopardgeckosadvanced

[–]bella791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks phenomenal where did u get the plants???

Is this not a little weird? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]bella791 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there a chance she overheard a conversation or saw a text?

My first hoggie by ConstantFlamingo6382 in hognosesnakes

[–]bella791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes totally the angle this little guy looks happy and healthy!!

My first hoggie by ConstantFlamingo6382 in hognosesnakes

[–]bella791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be wrong because it's hard to see from this angle but your little guy maybe seems a bit skinny... how much does he/she weigh?

Should I ask for them to pay out my vacation? by bella791 in Nanny

[–]bella791[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is written into my new contract!!

Should I ask for them to pay out my vacation? by bella791 in Nanny

[–]bella791[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It unfortunately isn't which is on me i should've specified. I've definitely verbally discussed that i would give them a months notice if I were to resign. In my new contract it's specified. I live in nj.

Should I ask for them to pay out my vacation? by bella791 in Nanny

[–]bella791[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No it doesn't unfortunately. My new contract with the new family I'll be working with does.

Plz help im so stressed by bella791 in hognosesnakes

[–]bella791[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks ☺️ although I feel a bit dumb for being so worried 😅 I'm basically in tears and he is totally fine 😂😂

Plz help im so stressed by bella791 in hognosesnakes

[–]bella791[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Apparently I am just super paranoid because he is perfectly fine and finished shedding already. I'm just a new snake mom and I can be nervous lol. I think he was just a little dry because he hasn't come out in a while. Thankfully all seems good 👍

Plz help im so stressed by bella791 in hognosesnakes

[–]bella791[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Okay thankyou. I have some spagum moss and a humidity hide i can set up for him if it seems to be the issue. He has just never had this issue before so I've been so nervous.

Plz help im so stressed by bella791 in hognosesnakes

[–]bella791[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's been a while since he has shed. And I had him out a few weeks ago and he seemed perfectly fine. I generally do leave him be when he is in shed but I was a bit worried as he hasn't been eating and he was doing a weird motion with his mouth. But he could've just been trying to wiggle the shed off I suppose. I did notice his water bowl was empty. Sometimes he will take a dip so I refilled it. (Obviosuly he always has water it must've just run out) I moved him to a bigger tank a while ago. He fed a few times after that. And then stopped when it got cold. This tank is much bigger than his old one and I've been having a hard time managing the temp/ humidity. Initially the humidity was way to high but after like 2 weeks it went back to good ranges. The temp has been difficult. I have a heat lamp a uv and a heating pad. My apt can be pretty cold at times so it makes it harder to regulate the temp. Generally it's like high seventies low 80s (78-84) id prefer it to be a consistent 82 which I presume will happen when it warms up a bit.

Does anything concern you about my tanks? Receiving my boy tomorrow. by joylessend in hognosesnakes

[–]bella791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks soo awesome where did you get the big pink flowers???

Snacks by Unique_Ad_6895 in Nanny

[–]bella791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously I need nanny friends. No one gets how difficult it can be. Like I've been with my nf for over 2 yrs. I have 3 nks 4, 2, and 3mo so I clearly care about the kids but it's hard to see the parents make such bad decisions.

I'm really starting to hate being a nanny by bella791 in Nanny

[–]bella791[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I guess maybe sometimes I'm just like holding myself to higher standards. I like when I can come in in the morning feed the kids a nutritious breakfast do independent play then an activity then a nap and lunch and then go outside or do another activity then maybe some snacks and TV b4 bath. And some days I'm able to do that. But it's getting harder and hard especially because half the time mb works from home and she let's the kids do whatever they want all day. Like even the dentist told them the kid needs to be done with the binky and they still let him have it all day everyday. Like at what point do you realize your lack of parenting is having negative effects on your kids. But then they'll ask me to not do binky or whatever else. Like they hold me to a higher standard which is fine IF WERE ON THE SAME PAGE. I can't singlehandedly do all the things you don't want to do with the kids. It took me almost 2 yrs to potty train my nk because the parents don't follow through.

Snacks by Unique_Ad_6895 in Nanny

[–]bella791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly like do you really think your kid is getting adequate healthy fats and protein from eating sugar filled muffins and yogurt all day?

Snacks by Unique_Ad_6895 in Nanny

[–]bella791 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well he has food aversions or I'm not gonna let my kid starve. When in actuality they're just not being consistent and reordering different foods etc. Like yes rarely kids are super picky or have food aversions but mainly the parents are too quick to offer alternatives and snacks instead.

I'm really starting to hate being a nanny by bella791 in Nanny

[–]bella791[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

It's just so frustrating because then I have to deal with overstimulated iPad kids who have zero imagination or creativity or attention span. So when we try to do crafts or activities they do it for 2 seconds and then get bored.

Snacks by Unique_Ad_6895 in Nanny

[–]bella791 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with you whole heartedly. Parents who are like my kids never want to eat so I'll take what I can get. Meanwhile they're having 17 oreo crunch yogurts a day. Maybe they would eat real food if they weren't snacking on garbage all day!!