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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you prepared to look for a new job? Because anyone who would employ you for three years with no raise, and then say "no" when approached about one directly, is not likely to be swayed by a well-phrased email. In fact, they are likely to claim poverty b/c of the new baby.

I encourage you to start a job search now. After you have gone on an interview or two, you will feel much more confident about asking for the raise, because it won't matter if you get it; you'll know you can move on.

But, to answer your question, you have excellent wording here:

"I love [your] family and the girls, but after 3 years making 15 dollars an hour, I think I am entitled to earn a new rate. ... I can't keep working for the same hourly rate."

At this point, you should receive at least $17/hr, which is the least I would imagine someone agreeing to start this job would take.
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I think this is the best advice on here OP.  I would reword it a bit, and wouldn't use the word "entitled" but otherwise it's excellent advice.  You can certainly say "I believe that my reliability and level of care I have provided for three years for your children merits an increase, as does the addition of an infant to the family.  I also think my experience would command a significantly higher rate in the marketplace, but my preference would be to stay with all of you.  I love the kids and enjoy this job.  Is there no opportunity for my income to increase while remaining with your family?"

End w/ a question that demands a response, not a threat (like "I'll have to look elsewhere").  But I fundamentally agree w/ this poster that this family is not likely to compensate you as they should and your best option is to look for another position.  Of course, if you get an offer then you're in an incredibly strong bargaining position w/ your current family but you might have already decided to leave.

In any case, 3 years without an increase of any kind is pretty inexcusable in my option.  I have always given an annual increase, with no increase in the number of kids and including years when they began going to preschool.

- MB
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