Hello everyone.
I have two kids, girl aged 4 and a boy aged 2.
DD is at nursery 5 afternoons per week and DS is at home. I have been at home for the last 4 years and find myself feeling like i need to get out and maybe try and get back into work of some sort.
We have never used babysitters apart from family so I'm clueless about the various options. Al i know is i don't want to use a childminder. My DD has multiple food allergies to so many everyday foods that i can't seem to get comfortable with the idea of placing her in someone elses house.
I'm looking for someone to look after them during the day including cooking their meals and and making their days fun and stimulating without taking them to cafes and the like. I'd also want someone who is first aid trained as my daughter occassionally needs medication and also has 2 epipens in the new jext style.
The thought of leaving them makes me very nervous but I really feel like I'm in need of something else for myself. I hope that doesn't sound too awful.
Is it a nanny that I'd be looking for? I don't trust my own instincts about finding someone i could trust. I often like people that turn out to be not who i thought they were. Would a nanny also do babysitting in the evenings every so often?
I don't want anyone living with us as i wouldn't enjoy that besides which we don't have the room.
How much could I expect to pay for this? From September my DD will be in full time school and my DS will be going to nursery for half days.
Does this sound possible?
Many Thanks in advance.