Do you get respite for yourself?

[homesteadmamma]

In our province, we are allowed so many hours of respite. Although we haven't used it in a long time (because of the difficulties trying to find a good babysitter) do you use some form of respite to give you a break?

[heaven]

we had it when i lived in maine but i never used it. I just wasn't comfortable leaving my child with someone else. what does that say about me

[PrairieRose]

Ummmm I'm not exactly sure what it is...? I would think you mean a break or a short vacation?

[heaven]

it is when a child support team pays for you to take abreak from being constant caregiver for your child. they pay for the sitter and once a month we could for a weekend at a motel (that was donated) just so you can be out and feel free of the stress. or once a week or so they would pay for some one to watch him for a couple of hours just so the parents could spend some time alone without the child. hope this is clear. My mind isn't working at par this morning.

[Sara Noel]

Early Headstart offers it here at their center if I need to grocery shop or have a drs appt, special ed meeting or seminar, or a board meeting etc. I can also apply for "financial" respite funding, but have not as of yet. I plan to soon, as Gabe and I desperately need a break occasionally.

Sara