Postby ClaphamNewMum » Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:57 am
I am expecting my second child in December, when my daughter will be just over 2, and I would really appreciate some advice re childcare while I’m on maternity leave please. My daughter is currently in nursery 3 days a week and we have a nanny the other 2 days. However, from January, my daughter will start pre-school 3 mornings so I’m not sure what other childcare to arrange. We could look for a nanny (or possibly even our existing nanny if we can sort the hours) for full days on non-preschool days and also a couple of afternoons, or try to find a nanny-share for some of the time. Alternatively, my daughter could potentially stay at her existing nursery one or two days and we then find an afternoon nanny for other days to help with both children.
We don't have family to help so we'll have a maternity nurse for a few weeks at first but after that I'm looking for a balance between time with both children and being able to spend time with either child individually. However, I am a bit nervous about how it would work having a nanny in the house with me and my daughter, and also whether it might just be easier for my daughter to be out of the house for more time given she's used to 3 full days in nursery. I'd also like advice on how tough bath/bed times are to do on your own with 2 children and what time it would be good to have a nanny until.
Thank you so much.