My wonderful nanny is leaving :-(

[AuntLucyInPeru]

and I feel so sad! She's been with us 12 months, the kids love her, she so reliable and easy going. And now she's going off to be an apprentice in a new career. I'm so bloody gutted it's ridiculous. This is the 6th nanny we've had in 5 years (2 we 'exited' when it didn't work out, the other three are good friends, now either parents themselves or living on the other side of the world). This one, i really hoped she'd stay with us til DD goes to school next year.

I hate changing nannies - such horrible upheaval for everyone and brings home all the guilt that I, evil mummy, choose to work and leave my loved children with someone else .

No point really, just wanted to share. DH thinks I'm boring and histrionic

My situation is completely different but sort of connected, I've minded a little boy for nearly 4 years & he would be leaving to start school in Sept anyway but I've just been offered a job in a school nursery 5min from home & it's term time only so I'll get holidays off with my own children. I'm dreading telling his mum as we get on well & I hate to let her down, even though I know it's the right thing to do.

Aunt Lucy, I really feel for you. Have just posted myself about a situation not very different. It's really got to me. Hope you find someone who really is a "stayer" this time.

Sending positive vibes and virtual wine to you!

Sorry to hear that :( Great nannies are worth their weight in gold! What area of the country are you in? Someone might be able to help you? (might be a nanny, might have a nanny looking for a new job or whatever).

Thanks :-) central SW London, 8am - 6pm mon to fri, children ages 3 & 5, pay £500pcw net. Live out. Anyone with a loving nanny to re-home please get them to PM me!

Just a little bump!

Good luck!