Its just in my head or I am really stressed

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Hi All
I have recently got back to work with nanny baby sitting my baby for sometime in the day .Its quite hard to be honest .I hardly get any rest .My child is not very happy with the nanny .He constantly is crying or either making noises.I work in one room close it but I can still hear the struggle.its hard to concentrate .She has just started so should I wait or change .
Moreover straight after work I cook clean and do all housework , waking the nights is also there .It seems I am juggling two jobs and messing them up.
I have really gone crazy !! whats the solution
please advice

Isn't the nanny doing child related housework/laundry/cooking?

Can you work in a room at the opposite part of the house from where they are?

Can you ask nanny to take him out to things during the day?

Irony is I don't have a house its just a flat so there are no opposite sides :)
She is doing child related things but not laundry and cooking its not in the contract .
Yes I think I should ask her to take him out

Thanks

Working at home is going to be difficult, as sound travels and it sounds like your place is small.

Encourage them to go to baby/toddler groups, to go swimming, to go out somewhere. Going out will cost, travel as well as activity.

How old is your child? It can take babies quite a long time to adjust to having a new carer and they will be upset especially if they know you are still there. They go through phases, so will become accepting of the situation and then a few months later will have attachment fear again. I see that with toddlers at creche, as babies they were fine once they got to know staff, but a year on they now get upset when mum leaves.

Nannies would usually cook for themselves and your child/children. It is often quite typical to do child related tasks like children's laundry. Perhaps have a review with nanny about how things are going and modify the contract?

It is difficult to work at home when your baby is there. Particularly in a flat, your baby will be aware that you are close by and is going to be more unsettled with the nanny, especially at the beginning. It is also more difficult for the nanny and many don't like to work with that kind of arrangement. What age is your baby and how long has the nanny been with you? Time and familiarity will improve matters.

What kind of cooking, cleaning and housework are you doing? Nanny should look after child-related things e.g. keeping their room tidy, putting away their toys, cooking for the baby etc. However, it sounds as if your nanny is only part-time so there will be a limit to what she can do e.g. if your baby doesn't nap while she is there, it will be difficult for her to iron baby things. Nannies are not responsible for your cooking, cleaning or housework however, unless you have specifically agreed this beforehand so unfortunately that is still up to you after you have finished work. Do you have a partner who can help?

Working from home is hard and ESP in a small place as you will hear every whimper and nanny may feel awkward as you are so near

Can you work elsewhere ? Library? Coffee shop etc?

Def allow her out to activites and make sure she does normal nursery duties like cooking and laundry

Don't run yourself ragged trying to be super mum - fab employee - cleaner and cook - deligate if you have a partner or get a Cleaner