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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - I’ve worked at home before in a one bedroom apt and know to stay out of the way and have had no complaints from my current nanny. The issue is we are both at home, nanny would have to drive which my husband doesn’t like, I’m stressing about candidates as I’d have to use care.com as there are no listservs and I don’t know anyone there. I was set up to visit daycares but after conversation with my mom my fears are back in because she articulated what I’m anxious about. Just a mess.[/quote]

You need therapy[/quote]

OP, I'll say it a bit nicer, but you should seek out a therapist in your new area. It sounds like you have a lot of anxiety and it's channeling through the daycare/nanny decision. You are moving to a new place where you do not have connections and that can feel scary. You will figure it out. Tour daycare and interview nannies and see which feels better in your new location. You don't need to make this decision right now. Could you extend whatever leave you're taking to move to include a few days to sort out childcare? I don't think your true fear is about daycare vs. nanny. I think you are afraid of this move. You'll be OK and you'll feel settled in your new place soon. Give yourself a break. [/quote]

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