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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a SAHM. DH makes around $400k. We have four kids. I have a mother’s helper M-F from 4-8 pm. $20/hr. I am always there as well, tending to the kids, but having a second (or third, if DH is home) set of hands ensures every kid gets some individualized attention, get their homework done, books read to the little ones, etc.

I use babysitters when I run errands / have appointments.

All in I probably spend $2k/month on sitters / mothers helpers. It’s money well spent for us.  I wouldn’t need this much help if I only had 1 or 2 kids. With four, it’s a different ballgame. My mothers helper works alongside me during the crazy homework / dinner / bath time / bedtime rush to make sure everyone is good. [/quote]

You SAH with a helper with FOUR kids and DH makes 400k? [/quote]

Yes?  I’m not sure the point you’re making?  I was just trying to explain how I utilize help and how much it costs my family. [/quote]

NP. Ignore any haters. Your setup sounds awesome and like it works for you.[/quote]

$25k a year spent on helpers sounds like a good use of your resources to me, too.  [/quote]

Managing 4 kids is hard, especially when under age 8-10.  
I personally only have 2 and they are 4 years apart, because I knew I couldn't manage more and provide the attention/assistance they deserve and keep my sanity (I also have a spouse who works long hours and travels a lot, even when they were young).  It does seem like a great use of resources.  She's doing it so the kids get more 1-1 or less than 4-1 attention.  She's not doing it so the babysitter can watch the kids from 4-8pm and put them to bed while mommy is out partying it up with friends or getting a mani/pedi/etc.  Seems like an awesome plan for anyone who can afford it. 
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