Originally Posted by
Wanabee Quiltin
I was a benefits coordinator a long time ago. Please go in and talk to the retirement people about your benefits before making a decision. Also I suggest you talk to your daughter about how much time she wants you to be with 'her' child. I have known many hurt grandma's because of this.
My daughter lives in New York City. She and her husband run their own business, and she asked me to help with the baby whenever possible. She and I talked last year about my work schedule, and she planned the baby around the time I told her I would retire. Neither my daughter nor I want to fly all the way to NY just for a few days at a time. She is thinking of 3-4 weeks at a time, which is why I want to retire and leave my schedule free. My stepson and his children also live in NY so I will spend time with them too.