Let it go, OP. Everyone has off weeks and you have a perfectly valid reason. If they are happy with you this won't even register as any kind of problem or issue. Don't be overly apologetic, it will only make them uncomfortable.

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Anonymous wrote:This is why we always insist that our nanny come back a full day before coming back to work if she crosses time zones - to avoid exactly these types of situations.

MB here. This sounds over the top. Do you make her use Her own time for this?

Yes, it wouldn't be right to use work hours to make mistakes while readjusting to the time and getting over jetlag.

OP here. To be clear, I don't have jet lag. I spent the week checking my mother into a nursing home.
I am emotionally taxed for the most part. There is no way in hell I would allow you to tell me what to do in my personal time.
Your nanny is a fool to put up with such nonsense.

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This is why we always insist that our nanny come back a full day before coming back to work if she crosses time zones - to avoid exactly these types of situations.

I'm so tired of bored trolls masquerading as MBs.

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Anonymous wrote:This is why we always insist that our nanny come back a full day before coming back to work if she crosses time zones - to avoid exactly these types of situations.

MB here. This sounds over the top. Do you make her use Her own time for this?

Yes, it wouldn't be right to use work hours to make mistakes while readjusting to the time and getting over jetlag.

Oh my, I really hope 20:12 isn't a real MB.

Everyone has a bad day, OP. Everyone has a bad week. The best thing you can do is apologize for your mistakes and move on. I can't imagine having an issue with anything you detailed.

Give yourself a break, OP. you are doing your best, which is what most of us MBs would appreciate and applaud.

Good Lord, OP. Give yourself a break!

Anonymous wrote:This is why we always insist that our nanny come back a full day before coming back to work if she crosses time zones - to avoid exactly these types of situations.

Go away.

Anonymous wrote:This is why we always insist that our nanny come back a full day before coming back to work if she crosses time zones - to avoid exactly these types of situations.

MB here. This sounds over the top. Do you make her use Her own time for this?

This is why we always insist that our nanny come back a full day before coming back to work if she crosses time zones - to avoid exactly these types of situations.

Thank you all for your advice and kind words!
I am perfectionist and am extremely hard on myself when I mess up. The level of care I provide to my little guy hasn't suffered though. They actually did need the car seat (we all have a base in our vehicles) to go out, but decided not to when they found out I had it. I'm planning to get to sleep early and catch up on sleep.

I hear you OP. I've been working for a great family and charge. I haven't forgotten to feed him ( no way he would let me!) but after having a hard breakup with my ex, I started screwing up at work a little. One day I forgot to wash the last of the bottles ( MB had to wash), another day was forgetting to do his laundry ( we have set days), then the next week I forgot his music class. I felt horrible and thankfully my employers have been more than understanding ( I go above and beyond with everything, too). I realized how much my breakup was affecting me but I knew I had to get back on my A game so I could stay with them ( consciously thinking). I ended up making a checklist on my iPhone and the timer when off with reminders of the mentioned above stuff so I wouldn't forget. After a few days, I was fully clear- headed and back on my game. I wish you luck and advise you do the same with the reminder checklist. If worked wonderfully for me!

If you really think you've done enough things that they might have noticed, apologize, and get some sleep!

Jet lag can make it hard to concentrate.

Don't beat yourself up, these are not big issues! I have certainly lost track of time before and gone late or missed a feeding with the little boy I watch (when he refuses to nap or we are out or doing lots of stuff around the house), but luckily he gets very grouchy and lets me know when he's hungry. I'm sure your charge was fine What is a carrier, is that the detachable kind of seat that goes into a base? In any case, DB didn't need it that much and all is well now. When I read the title I thought you were going to say you forgot a kid in the car or gave him the wrong medicine or something. Try not to sweat the small stuff! There are so many little tasks involved in keeping a house clean and keeping the baby happy, things will be forgotten from time to time. You sound like a great nanny and I'm sure they are lucky to have you!

Apologize profusely, take the night to ge centered and go in tomorrow and focus on what is happening. It helps me to write down my plan for the day. Even if I don't refer back to what I wrote until nap times, it helps me to write it out. Also include several 5-minute breaks where you set and alarm to remind you to think through the next several hours: what is the routine? What can you do now to prepare for it? When will you need to do the next step?

The more you think things through, the more you will get back into your groove.

I am usually a kick-ass nanny. I take awesome care of my sweet charge, plan fun/educational activities, cook nutritious food in batches so my MB doesn't have to worry about what to feed him and I am happy to help around the house as much as possible. I try to make things as easy as possible for my employers.
I was on vacation last week and travelled a great distance.
I came back yesterday and have been screwing up left and right.
Yesterday I forgot about my charge's afternoon feeding. He is 11 months old and MB actually changed the time a week before I left, so it hadn't become habit. There is no excuse for that though.
My charge is still in a carrier (we are getting car seats next week).
I take him in and out of the carrier when I drive him. I completely forgot to take it out of my car.
I just got a text from DB asking if I have it.
I immediately offered to drive it there but he declined.
I'm sure they're getting sick of hearing "I'm sorry."
This is so not me! They have been very happy with my performance so far.
I just don't want them questioning whether I can handle things after all of this.
Any advice?