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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP.  Congrats on the twins!

I think you can find people for a job like this - but it might take a little work as it isn't the most conventional gig.  I would suggest really working your neighborhood listservs and word of mouth as your primary resource.

Also, I think you're looking for a grown-up - not a preteen/young teenager - which is likely what you'll get if you advertise for a mother's helper.  It sounds to me like a babysitter/housekeeper kind of type.  It also could be an au pair, but that's a whole different kind of solution.

In terms of rates, I'm not sure - it will depend a lot on who you click with and what their background/experience is.  My hunch is that if you luck out w/ a neighborhood referral, someone who's been with a family for a long time but needs more hours, or whose family is cutting back and trying to help her fill in hours, etc... you'd probably need to offer $12-15/hr.  If you do find a terrific teenager maybe you could go as low as $10/hour.  But you'll want and need real work so try to shoot for as much help as you can afford.

Also - do you know about MCPOM?  It's the Mont. Cty Parents of Multiple group.  We're all parents w/ twins, triplets, etc... and it is a fantastic resource for referrals/guidance on issues like this one, but also for twin gear, bedrest support, doctor referrals, tips for managing twins/multiple kids, general sanity, etc...

My twins are 20 mths now and MCPOM has been really great for me and us.  It helps a lot to know other families who are juggling similar challenges.  We also do a lot of referring of nannies, babysitters, etc...  I know there are at least a few members who have had household help of the type you're describing so you might find some really specific advice there.

Good luck and congratulations!

By the way - fwiw - definitely hire as much help as you can afford!  Night nurses, daytime nanny, drag in willing friends, etc...  I know you're already an experienced parent but just plan know to use all the offers of help you get![/quote]

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