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[quote=Anonymous]I was a nanny for a family and found myself in a similar medical situation. I commend you for being great employers and caring human beings.

Relationships between families and their nanny is so complex, sometimes you don't know when to draw the line.

Fortunately for me, the family I worked for saw how much I loved their children and how dedicated I was at taking care of them. When I got sick they had reservations about what to do and went against what everyone they knew told them to do- fire me. They knew their work schedule limitations and found a mother's helper to come in while I was in recovery. I was so grateful to them for all their love and support. When I recovered I was so much better and continued working for them for the next five years.

I think you need to have a conversation with your nanny and set realistic expectations. I was in my early twenties and recovered quite quickly. It sounds like perhaps this is not the case for Lucy.  Listing all of the wonderful ways you have helped her, I'm sure she wouldn't see it as an attack, but as an eye-opener about the reality of the situation. She is probably scared and perhaps in denial about the surgery and her recovery process. Perhaps talking about them will bring her to the same realizations that you are having. Hopefully Lucy will see the limitations that will be imposed on everyone and both of you can reach an agreement on what is best for all parties.

Good Luck and keep us posted.[/quote]

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