So is it lazy of me to get a cleaner for two hours a week...

[Jic]

when I'm a SAHM? I've got a 2.5 yo and a newborn 7 wks and think i could do with some help but now im starting to feel guilty and a bit lazy. Do other people do this? Is this reasonable?

[mrsmaidamess]

Of course its reasonable woman! Its the best thing I ever did. It keeps you sane, and stops dh moaning.

[FairyMum]

Go for it!

[jollyholly]

No, definitely not lazy, when you've got two little ones you have to do what ever you need to keep you sane.

[lou031205]

yabu - donate it to me! Seriously, if you can do it, it will save your sanity. I wish I could

[dizzyjingles]

if you can afford it why the heck not - if it helps at all then def worth it imo

[Jic]

Ok you have all made me feel much better about it, thanks! True about doing whatever you can to keep sanity

[dizzyjingles]

also frees up time for you to spend with the wee ones or, just as important, on yourself

[Desiderata]

Yes, of course you're being lazy, but since when was that an excuse for doing your own cleaning?

You're giving another hard-pressed mum a bit of extra cash. It's a nice arrangement all round.

[MissisBoot]

Do it - I wish I could afford to.

You are a stay at home MUM.

[QueenFeeUntoUsAChildIsBorn]

I first got a cleaner because I couldnt clean when I had SPD. I still have one now 2 and a half years after the birth of DS and therefore an improvement in SPD
Its the last luxury I would give up TBH

[dizzyjingles]

if I could find one to do just 2hrs a week I might scrimp and save to do it - there are certain jobs I hate doing and it might encourage me to get on with them if i had some help

[ThingOne]

Bollocks! Of course it's not lazy. It's not as if you don't have hours and hours of housework to do the rest of the time, is it?

I got my cleaner because I am ill but I'll be keeping her when I am better. In fact, the only reason I didn't have one before was because I couldn't find one.

[babylovessanta]

I'm glad you have posted this as I am thinking about doing the same. No, it is not lazy - if we need help - we need it. Go for it. I have 2 DC who are 7 and 4 and am pregnant - I am tired all the time and worried that if i don't get a grip on it now - it will be a long time before I do!

[Desiderata]

I took on cleaning jobs when ds was born because I needed financial help.

The deal was that he came with me. I now have seven cleaning contracts, and apart from the 12.5 hrs when he gets free nursery provision, he comes with me.

My own home is an absolute tip, naturally

[dizzyjingles]

you're not near me are you Desi!?!

[Desiderata]

North Somerset, Dizzy.

Can I do for you?

[dizzyjingles]

I think the travelling may be a bit of an issue but if you're ever in north east scotland I'd be delighted to watch your DS whilst you get on with the house

[Desiderata]

I'm on my way, mate

[dizzyjingles]

tis good to have you back!!

[Desiderata]

Yes it is, ain't it

[Gemzooks]

life's too short to clean: you've enough to do looking after kids! Go for it! When I feel those (rare) moments of guilt about having a cleaner, I always remember how much I would spend down the pub in those carefree young days, which seemed such an essential expense at the time: it works out less to have the cleaner!

[Ripeberry]

Go and do it. You need to clean the house like a hole in the head . I'm a SAHM and i would LOVE to have a cleaner, it's just i would feel obliged to clean up BEFORE the cleaner came round! Therefore defeating the purpose.
Our neighbour has a cleaner for 3 hours a day once a week. I keep fantasizing about asking her to clean for me, but she does not drive and has to be collected and taken home.
Enjoy your cleaner!