When should we begin interviewing?

[Anonymous]

We are about to become adoptive parents to a newborn baby boy at the beginning of April. I will be taking leave through at least July 10 or so. When should I begin looking for a nanny? We will be at a family wedding the first week in July. I dont know if that changes your answer. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Are you planning on doing a nannyshare with another newborn? You could start some interviews soon prior to the baby getting here or a month into your new baby so you can get into a comfortable routine. What days and hours are you looking for? Do you plan to withheld nanny taxes and pay overtime when needed? Any budged plans? I know a lot of nannys who charge anywhere for one newborn $15-20 if that's something that may be too high you could do nanny share and $20-25 so say it's $25 each family would pay $12.50hr that would be at a nanny discounted rate.

[Anonymous]

I think you can wait until early May, unless you need a nanny share. 8 weeks is plenty of time, unless you need something super specific or difficult (weird schedule, added houework, etc.)

[GCSherb]

Hi, thanks for getting this conversation started! My husband and I moved to Northwest DC in June 2016 and are expecting our little one in early September. My plan is to take leave from September - December and go back to work in January 2018. How far in advance should we start interviewing nanny candidates? Thanks for any advice to be shared!

[Anonymous]

End of October 2017 would be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are about to become adoptive parents to a newborn baby boy at the beginning of April. I will be taking leave through at least July 10 or so. When should I begin looking for a nanny? We will be at a family wedding the first week in July. I dont know if that changes your answer. Thanks.

If I were the bio mother, I would change my mind knowing that you did not care enough to stay home with the child I was giving to you and we're farming him out to a nanny because working was more important than my son that I was giving up.

FWIW, I did give up a child for adoption and the mother did become a SAHM. This was one of my requirements in my choice.

[Anonymous]

Wow, 15:53, you are one mean person, if not outright crazy. Kindly remove yourself from this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are about to become adoptive parents to a newborn baby boy at the beginning of April. I will be taking leave through at least July 10 or so. When should I begin looking for a nanny? We will be at a family wedding the first week in July. I dont know if that changes your answer. Thanks.

If I were the bio mother, I would change my mind knowing that you did not care enough to stay home with the child I was giving to you and we're farming him out to a nanny because working was more important than my son that I was giving up.

FWIW, I did give up a child for adoption and the mother did become a SAHM. This was one of my requirements in my choice.

This is rude. PP, if you would have kept your child, would you have been able to be a sahm? Not every household in America can afford to live on a one person income. You don't know anything about their situation and finances. It's also very good to have both parents working. Most women are better moms when they have a career. It also teaches the child women are more than just a housewife.

Be glad people aren't making snarky comments about how you are commenting on someone else's situation when you decided not to be a mom. Don't throw stones when you live in a glass house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are about to become adoptive parents to a newborn baby boy at the beginning of April. I will be taking leave through at least July 10 or so. When should I begin looking for a nanny? We will be at a family wedding the first week in July. I dont know if that changes your answer. Thanks.

If I were the bio mother, I would change my mind knowing that you did not care enough to stay home with the child I was giving to you and we're farming him out to a nanny because working was more important than my son that I was giving up.

FWIW, I did give up a child for adoption and the mother did become a SAHM. This was one of my requirements in my choice.

This is rude. PP, if you would have kept your child, would you have been able to be a sahm? Not every household in America can afford to live on a one person income. You don't know anything about their situation and finances. It's also very good to have both parents working. Most women are better moms when they have a career. It also teaches the child women are more than just a housewife.

Be glad people aren't making snarky comments about how you are commenting on someone else's situation when you decided not to be a mom. Don't throw stones when you live in a glass house.

Pp again. I don't think you should comment about how people don't care. You can't sit there and comment on someone's ability to parent when you beglectee your responsibilities.

[Anonymous]

I would start looking in May

[GCSherb]

Anonymous wrote:End of October 2017 would be fine.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for your answers. I will start the search in May.