Looking after my little Grand-daughter.

[Glammanana]

Everyone knows I'm sure the sometimes difficult times I have had with my DIL (married to my eldest boy) she has been a funny soul in her ways over the years.
Imagine how surprised I was on Thursday afternoon when DS1 called in with baby to see us and told us that DIL was going back to work after maternity leave finishes,she is going back part-time for 20 hours a week he said she has to return as if she doesn't they have to repay the maternity leave pay she has received (not sure how this works).?
My son is off every Thursday and they are paying for nursery on Fridays and asked me to have her half day Wednesday which I am pleased to do it will get me out and about etc.
They have decided that DIL will just return to work for 3mths when she can then decide if she wants to carry on working and would then not be responsible to repay her maternity leave monies has anyone else heard of this and after having some very stressful years with DIL I can't understand her change of heart towards me maybe being a mum has mellowed her somewhat (not that I am complaining)

[Gemini]

Glamma, that is lovely news!
Long enough to enjoy your little GD and really get to know her, but not too much to be tiring. It sounds perfect to me

From I have heard from a couple of my friends on here, some DIL's have a change of heart when it suits them

I knew you had to return to work for a minimum period, or repay the maternity leave Glamma. It makes sense, or everyone who didn't want to return to work would take the benefit! It is meant to tide over those who are going back to work, not those who want to leave.
My DD1 considered only returning for the minimum to avoid repayment when GS1 was a year old. In the end she adjusted to less hours and childcare split between me and childminder.

[Oma]

Glamm I won't put a damper on it but my DIL was the same she was all sweetness when it suited her and she could use us . As soon as we were of no use the fangs came out
Having said that at least you get to spend time with that lovely baby and even if she is using you she can't take those days back 😀

Enjoy every single minute as the time will soon pass xxx

[Glammanana]

Oma I had similar thoughts,the fact that she has fallen out with her mother may just come into the equasion but DS1 will not let her change her mind now I have commited the day to her.

[Nanto2girls]

Glamma, enjoy your babysitting.
You will have a lovely time with the baby.

I have heard a few on another forum saying if they don't go back to work,they have to repay maternity benefit.

[Daisy]

Glamm - whatever DIL's motives (let's give her the benefit of the doubt) you will get to spend some lovely time with your little GD, and I'm sure you will have lots of fun with her. If your DIL really has changed her spots, great. If she hasn't at least you will have had chance to build up your relationship with your GD.

[Qwerty]

Good news indeed Glam it will be lovely to show her off , it is correct you do have to go back unless you go back for 3 mth then you don’t have to , she may find she enjoys adult company and want to stay on 😬

[Plantaholic]

For whatever reason Glamm, enjoy your GD.