tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post8853400976165798006..comments2023-11-12T02:47:49.537-06:00Comments on Just Another Day in Wileydise: I may be a geniusWileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17276125021264602754noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-71951562671719865532012-01-23T14:12:38.821-06:002012-01-23T14:12:38.821-06:00We had a nanny when I was working - A was 17 month...We had a nanny when I was working - A was 17 months and then the newborn twins. I had her come a month ahead of time before I was working full time. I started out an hour here and there, and then a couple days in a row, etc. She was my best friend's sister and we definitely paid less than a daycare. It was wonderful, and I'm sure I'll never find something like that again, hence me not working. <br /><br />You may also want to try posting in a newspaper.Carrie27https://www.blogger.com/profile/01067539967893759094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-48099184443593440822012-01-23T12:01:56.968-06:002012-01-23T12:01:56.968-06:00We have, but I don't think that's a reason...We have, but I don't think that's a reasonable solution for when the new two are that young. Finding someone to handle two newborns and an 18-month-old seems like a pretty tall bill for me!Wileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276125021264602754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-13529342574694323492012-01-23T11:58:33.835-06:002012-01-23T11:58:33.835-06:00Ive been an Au-Pair twice. Have you ever thought o...Ive been an Au-Pair twice. Have you ever thought of that?Heidur Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646220704923164423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-18964095088011725712012-01-23T03:13:45.093-06:002012-01-23T03:13:45.093-06:00No help here, never went the nanny route. Except,...No help here, never went the nanny route. Except, I think your thinking is right, the earlier the better.Gramma 2 Manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973534029927632805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-28523715552779634822012-01-21T22:23:46.263-06:002012-01-21T22:23:46.263-06:00We Co-op with another family. It allows both she ...We Co-op with another family. It allows both she and I to work part time and pay $0 for child care. But we each have 2 in all day school, so that helps. I think your nanny plan is great, but you may also want to get hooked up with another friendly family for backups and date nights.Beagoodmomhttp://www.beagoodmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-17854390489684431572012-01-20T21:27:29.991-06:002012-01-20T21:27:29.991-06:00I think that sounds like a great plan. Among othe...I think that sounds like a great plan. Among other things, having the nanny start before the babies are born may help Trajan and Chiron adjust a little better, as opposed to pulling out of day care / new nanny / new siblings all at once.<br /><br />I don't have any experience with this, but a friend of mine just used care.org to find a part-time nanny. She got quite a few responses, and we live in a relatively small area.<br /><br />As far as walking with all three of your littles, at least for short distances...I learned to carry two baby carriers at one time. By the time the babies will be out and about, Chiron should be able to walk pretty well, I'd imagine. I know a lot of folks with multiples who use the leash-packs / backpack things...maybe something to consider for Chiron so at least you'd have some control over him if he started to wander.<br /><br />Wow...thinking through all these logistics I'm sure it a lot to consider, but it sounds so exciting, too. :) :) Hope you're feeling well!MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02510155408149227364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-80264490985111787002012-01-20T20:30:51.671-06:002012-01-20T20:30:51.671-06:00You have NICU experience. Do you keep in touch? Ho...You have NICU experience. Do you keep in touch? How about asking there if the nurses know somebody. Somebody recommended by NICU nurse should be good. Maybe retired nurse? Some retire young, you know relatively young, not at 70 lol. <br />Asking the teachers at preschool? Maybe one of them would like to change carriers???<br />good luck.<br /><br />AlexandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-39047808773010479452012-01-20T14:26:09.981-06:002012-01-20T14:26:09.981-06:00I don't have much to add because I know findin...I don't have much to add because I know finding childcare is stressful . I think you are on a great track. I will say, however, that my sister-in-law is a nanny and she has met all of her families through knowing someone. If it were me, I would feel more comfortable hiring someone who comes with great referrals from people either in my circle or my friends circles.<br /><br />Good luck!Searching for Serenityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842793601509147918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-7938274459533903112012-01-20T12:45:45.759-06:002012-01-20T12:45:45.759-06:00I really do think that someone that we know or som...I really do think that someone that we know or someone we know knows or even someone we know knows someone who knows them is much more likely to be successful than picking from responses to a job posting. I'm hoping that being a bit open to a start date will work for us. <br /><br />Though, for this to work well, we really need to let everyone and anyone we know that we are looking for a nanny, so might should get on that.Wileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276125021264602754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941457488670836380.post-52437040915413986592012-01-20T12:30:07.508-06:002012-01-20T12:30:07.508-06:00We definitely pay more for our babysitter than it ...We definitely pay more for our babysitter than it would cost to send the two boys to daycare, but it is totally worth it to us, especially while they are so young. It is way more convenient, as I don't have to get four people (yes, I'm including my husband) fed, dressed and out the door in the mornings and we don't have nearly as many sickness-related events as my friends who do use a day care. Also, we love the one-on-one attention they get, the comfort and familiarity and the intimacy of having a (loving, caring) nanny. The downside is, it took us a while to find the perfect person and we went through one nanny who quit the first day, and another who was horrible with a capital H, before finding the one we have, who is great! How did we find her, you ask? A friend's recommendation. And, actually, that would be my best advice to you -- if you can make it work: Try to use someone who has already proven herself with a friend/family member/friend of a friend etc, first. Because even after all the interviewing, try-outs, etc., you just don't really know how this person is going to be. Having someone you trust vouch for this person is invaluable when it comes to peace of mind. We started looking about two months in advance. Good luck!!Tanika Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784478303482832714noreply@blogger.com