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GeauxM&V
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FTM nanny questions
GeauxM&V
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Good afternoon, everyone.
I am a regular on the December 2013 board, but thought I would jump over here to ask about nannies and daycare during/after maternity leave. I have already posted about this on my home board, but thought maybe something more specialized would give me another perspective. This is our first baby, and I am moving from Chicago to Baton Rouge in about a month. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with a baby girl! The main reason H and I are moving is so I can start my fellowship. I am planning on working up until my due date, which is December 2.
I am on the fence about hiring a part time nanny while I am on maternity leave. I will not have any friends or family that will be around to help me in case I have trouble with the baby or do not know how to handle a situation. Although a big part of me wants to just stay at home with the baby by myself while H goes to work, I am a little anxious about my capabilities as a FTM. I know we will have to hire someone full time after maternity leave, since I will be working regular hours. I am lucky in the sense that I can pretty much be in charge of my schedule, but being new at my position, I would like to be there regularly.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of transition, and what I should consider? Thank you all!
Me: 28 DH: 33 TTC since February 2012, married September 2012
DX with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea 2/2013, HSG clear, Bloodwork good, SA great! Started seeing RE February 2013
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Re: FTM nanny questions
If you want to, you can. I don't see anything wrong with it. I think if you were in your hometown, you'd likely have family that could relieve you for a little bit or give you in-person advice.
BUT...I'd try to hire a part-time person who will become your full-time person once ML is over.
I wouldn't worry too much about a situation you can't handle...As a FTM, I certainly felt unsure of myself at times, but there wasn't ever anything I couldn't get through, even if it meant baby and I were both crying and hugging on each other at the same time. All part of the process, I guess. Anything you really don't know what to do, and you can call the peditrician.