Need a reality check... am I being high maintenance in expecting another mom, who is picking up my daughter bc I have to work late, to actually respond confirming she can still do it today? (Cont).

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No. I’d be texting to confirm too. People can be flaky so agree that you need to lock in solid plans

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Thanks all... finally reached her. Realize she’s utterly unable to juggle multiple things and communicate. She clearly doesn’t work in advertising!
She won’t be helping me again (she’s great with my daughter) but it’s too stressful if I can’t count on her with everything else my days entail.
Mom-vertising is tough.

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I must be HM since I require confirmation that they are doing it and then a text saying “got 'em.”

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Completely reasonable. I would actually call at this point, and if I don’t reach her, I would seek out an alternate arrangement. Its your kid, so tentative is not good enough.

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This isn’t a high or low maintenance question IMO. You want to know someone is picking up your kid. All she has to do is text back “Y"

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not high maintenance at all. it's a safety and mind-at-ease thing. poor form by her, IMHO

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I sent one text at 11 ... no response... another at 2 (she’s picking the kids up at 230).
She’s also unresponsive when we have plans and maybe my acct mgmt role is effecting my expectations but it is my child. Am I high maintenance?

I would be panicked at that point. Maybe text isn’t the best option. Have you tried calling?

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