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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our daughter will have just turned two when baby brother is born. We have had our nanny come for 7 hrs/day M-F to take care of our daughter during the past year while me and my husband wfh.

I will have four months of maternity leave and am unsure of whether to keep our nanny during that time. Curious to hear others’ experiences. Did your nanny continue to care only for your older child or also help with the newborn? Did you expand responsibilities (e.g., helping to prepare dinner so you would have more time to spend with your children)? I would like to be able to spend some 1:1 time with my daughter which would seem tough if I am also juggling the new baby without additional help. Any insights appreciated. [/quote]

God, no, nanny did not take on more responsibilities while I spent time with the children as that “special time” with my newborn and toddler together lasted about one minute before someone was crying, had to go potty, cranky and inconsolable due to reflux or gas, or screaming for me to “put the baby away!”

You’re living in a fantasy world, OP.  Hang on to your nanny and be grateful you have her and she’s willing to take on two kids.

Seriously, as others have said, the best thing for your toddler in the first mo th isn’t to keep her routine exactly the same.  Second month, start having alone time with just her while nanny cares for the baby.  Third  month, let nanny take over more double childcare.

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