I see. I had interpreted her comment to mean that her husband was upset over having to share child-care duties so that she could continue working. This illustrates (additionally) what a poor communicator the author is!
here here. I thought the same exact thing and I agree with many that her initial management direction to the babysitter was to leave the baby at home sleeping and then come to the coffee house. Even though that was completely ridiculous and stupid, this is what it sounded like.
God help that this woman if she ever leaves this child again. The 'babysitter' will need to be a solid knowledgeable care giver and have a decoder ring!