Tiny extra quest!

[Stephen134]

Hi everyone. We've been hosting for just over a year now and we're wondering if anyone else has encountered the following. Our present guest booked for 1 month. Booking was for a single female. I was at work when she checked in so my husband greeted her. Turns out she had a one day old baby with her!! My husband felt he couldn't turn her away. The thing is I feel totally deceived, as at no time during our communications -  and there were many - did she mention the fact she would have a baby with her. (our listing clearly states 'not suitable for children') 

[Victoria57]

@Stephen134  I think you should be relaxed about this. A one day old baby is hardly a child who will destroy your best china and put chocolate on your furniture. And when she booked she didn't have the baby anyway! I really wouldn't be worried but would welcome her and the baby and make their stay as comfortable as possible.

[Michael477]

Hi @Stephen134: Absolutely agree with @Victoria57! I am generally quite strict and a 2..12 year old would get a NO, because you listed "not kid friendly".

Please welcome her very well, ony mention your listing and tell her you are making an exception for her -> Might get you a nice eval.

Regards + Happy New Year

Michael

[Jennifer178]

I think it weird that she never mentioned she was pregnant.  Did she have the baby magically the day before her visit was to commence?  Excellent planning.  Is it normal for women to walk out of the hospital the day after birth? How do you know the baby is really hers? Where is the baby sleeping?  Who handles the tons of dirty diapers?  The baby vomit on your comforter?  The all night crying?  Are you going to end up babysitting?  Maybe she is on the run from an abusive man, will he show up?  

I realize all this is a bit melodramtic but I would have questions and concerns if I were you.  

[Graham-And-Michelle0]

Gosh , that's a hard one.  On the one hand it would seem like not a lot of extra wear and tear on your apartment but on the other, she will need help and some xtra bits and pieces.  Also some support.

what and where are her family etc. ... who else is around to offer her assistance. We live on the Shore so get in touch with me  if you need some support yourselves. 

Michelle

[Graham-And-Michelle0]

Now that I'm thinking about it the more concerning the situation appears to be. 

Where did she have the baby, I'm not aware of any facility that would be happy to discharge a woman with a new born to a temporary rented address, on her own .

There are support groups in the community who help out with meals for mums with new babies and we could get in touch with them.

please let me know what happens.

[Linda108]

@Stephen134  I can only imagine how surprised you were when your single female guest included a new born.  Understandably you would be torn between wanting to support a mother of a newborn and the feeling you had been decieved.  Probably the life learning for all this will ultimately far outweigh the current concerns.  How long is this guest to stay with you?  You have a lovely listing and I agree that bending the rules for this circumstance will be okay.  Let us all know what happens, okay?