Transitioning into a nanny… going back to work
How did you go back to work? Did you stick around for a day or two or a week to help with the transition or did you just leave cold Turkey? Does staying around make the baby more anxious or confused? I have a Velcro baby. And I just want what’s best for her. Hearing her cry really upsets me.
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I have a friend who was gonna nanny for me and she doesn’t seem very okay with me being around saying it’s hard for the sitter and the baby. To me that’s kinda BS and I’m glad she isn’t watching my baby. I would want to be upstairs or available if something wasn’t working. Maybe it’s the control freak in me. And I get the nanny isn’t going to do it like how I do it. She is seriously rubbing me the wrong way. Saying it’s good exposure for my baby to take her to the. house I’m tutoring for. Not sure what she meant by it germ wise or socially. Intake my baby out to see people. She isn’t a mom. And I KNOW she doesn’t get it.
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@Hanah N. Did you tell her about the nanny cam?
I actually don’t use one since I’m always home at the same time. But friends who use one let their nanny know upfront.
I have a nanny but also work from home so I can keep a close eye (and jump in when the baby is really inconsolable). I thought my presence would be overbearing but I’m actually very glad to be home, as it turns out the baby had a much hard time adjusting to her than we anticipated.
@Lindsey that’s how I feel!!! I know my baby better
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I would have the nanny there at least a day while I was there to make sure it seems like a good fit. And I’d have a nanny cam. I have a nanny who comes the days I work from home as well and she has no issues with me being home and visiting with baby when I need.