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[quote=Anonymous]When I was a nanny I'd work 12 hours shifts with 4 kids and just go go go. Once I became a mom I understood why my bosses were always so tired and cranky. Goodness, giving birth is no easy task! DC1 was 22mo when DC2 arrived. DH was home for 2 weeks - what a blessing! We don't have family around so I hired a mother's helper. She was 16 and her only job was to play with DC1 while I either slept with the baby or rested, did housework, whatever. She also was supposed to do the kids' laundry but we barely got there. It didn't work at all. My toddler hated her and she didn't make an effort to help or even get DC1 busy. Now DC2 is 2mos and we have a teacher working as our nanny. She takes over toddler duty and is so proactive I barely have to tell her what to do. It's been really helpful to have her around. By the time DH gets home dinner is on its way and everybody is in a good mood. She's here during the afternoon until the witching hour is over, around 6pm. Best decision ever! [/quote]
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