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[quote=Anonymous]We are older parents of a nearly 3 yr old and a 7M old (age 40 DD and me 39).

If we started at age 30 having kids and didn't have to worry about money, I'd go for 4.  I'd have 2 of our own and adopt 2 more.  I'd outsource cooking, cleaning and I'd have a nanny to help with the kids.  Not to take our place but to help.

I grew up with a nanny from age 7 to about 16, and I loved the opportunity to have someone other than my parents to be with me.  I was able to learn a couple new languages to boot.  Not sure why people are so reticent about providing support for themselves in the form of a nanny if they can afford it - it's not necessairly forgoing your responsibilities as a parent but making life more manageable for you and your spouse as well allowing someone else to love your child and them to love back - it's a beautiful thing done right.  To have as many people know and love your child is a gift you give to your child.

We currently are in a nannyshare and our nanny is family to us.  She babysits on weekends sometimes and overnights for us on occasion.  That she loves our children so much I feel she doubles as a "second mom" to my kids is something I am forever grateful for.  [/quote]

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