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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I recommend AP starting while you are on maternity leave.[/quote]

Which still means that she will need some kind of back up for when she is meeting with clients before the baby turns 3 months.
And it doesn't sound as if "daddy" is really a good option.

If she needs a babysitter / nanny 3x week from 3rd week on she can just as well hire a nanny for the first three months instead of paying an au pair and an additional babysitter.

I have never been in a similar situation but would either have AP arrive before the baby is born or at the 3 months mark. I don't think it makes much sense to have an AP arrive right after birth, especially not if you have scheduled a C section and won't be fully mobile. The AP will need at least minimal support in the beginning, even if you get an extension AP. With a toddler and a newborn and right after a c section with DH working full-time... that doesn't sound like great timing to welcome an AP. If she arrives before you give birth at least you can get her settled in. If she arrives when the baby is 3 months old she would at least be allowed to be in sole charge of the baby. Seeing you are self-employed I assume you'd still be working from home after the baby has turned 3 months? Infant nanny for the first 12 weeks and then an IQ AP might be your most sensible option if you need to be back at work that early.[/quote]

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