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[quote=Anonymous]I'll be a first time mom in search of a nanny in late Summer 2017 for a 2-3 month old infant. As I read these forums, I notice a common sentiment - most nannies have had very bad experiences with Work From Home Moms. I have a professional WFH job - numerous conference calls throughout the day, lots of work to do - and a separate office on it's own, top floor of our house.

My question is, how do I set the stage for a good, working relationship with our future nanny and ensure they aren't scared off from my WFH situation when I start my search?  I'd be comfortable with setting boundaries on myself and ground rules but what do you think those should realistically be?  I do need to come downstairs to eat breakfast, lunch, get a drink, walk the dog, and just take a break and get away from my desk for a few minutes like anyone would.  I'd be fine with, for example, texting before I came down to make sure I wasn't interrupting as the nanny is trying to get the baby to sleep. I also plan to breastfeed. Would nannies have a problem with me breastfeeding a couple times a day?  I'd be fine with a combination - sometimes she gives a bottle, sometimes I breastfeed.

I would think this could be something that was addressed just by having open communication and establishing some ground rules.

What HAS worked for you when working for a WFHM?  What makes a good WFHM, realistically? (And the answer can't be, "one that stays in her office and never leaves."  :wink:   I can't do that today and I don't even have a kid downstairs!)

I appreciate your feedback![/quote]

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