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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have four close in age, now almost 5 down to one month. I have had a full time nanny since #2 came around. I work part time, but also use the nanny time to run errands, do appointments, cook much more elaborate meals than I could otherwise, nap sometimes, and when there's a new baby, I can be attached at the boob for a few months (and get a nap in sometimes) while the older ones maintain their schedule.

I try to stay out of her way during the day, especially during nap/quiet time so that she gets a break to herself.

I do not ask the nanny to do housekeeping tasks beyond child-related ones (their laundry, clean up after their snacks/meals, help maintain toys). I have another person I've hired to help with those tasks when necessary.

There are some advantages:
-- I have never turned down a nanny's request for time off, because I am always available to cover.
-- Start and end times are firm, and there is never a chance I'll be home late.
-- I am often available to take over for a little while so the nanny can go to the bathroom in peace, or can clean up from an activity without having to also corral the children.
-- I often have one or more of the kids myself, so even though she's paid for four children, she often has fewer (not always, and not always on a predictable schedule, but often).
-- When we're doing something difficult, like potty training, we can work together so that it's less stressful. 
-- I'm here, so I'll change diapers, or clean up, or whatever, if it's needed.[/quote]

All your positives are really negatives, for example....

When I am alone and need to poop I can plop baby in the crib. Now with you around I have to ask you for help to cover me, worrying about if I'm taking too long, should I finish up and come back later for more or try to clean myself out now. Will you think I'm pooping too much. I hate they you know my poop schedule.

Same with everything else, having you butt in or "help out" just makes everything awkward, especially since you already have the attitude of "your being paid for 4 kids but I have 1 or 2 most of the time".[/quote]

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