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Old Nov 05, 2015, 03:01 PM
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I agree with rcat, this sounds more like a "free childcare" situation than a godparent situation. I think it is awesome that you want to be an involved godparent, but it seems like it is taking a toll on your personal health.

Do you have an established schedule with the parents on when you will be over? Do you have an established role other than "do whatever they need me to whenever they need it?"

I would be very up front with them about how much time you can give them and when. Set up a schedule. And if you can, also talk about expectations re: your role. If she undoes everything you do anyway, maybe you shouldn't bother doing certain things.

I am a godmother myself and I love it. I adore children. But being a godmother should not take this much out of you. Godparents should not be sleep deprived and at their wits' end--that is the parents' job. :-)

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