I'm due DC2 in October, when DD1 will be 2yrs. At the moment am struggling a bit about what to do with DD1 while I'm i'm having the new baby (obviously DH wants to be there). We don't have much family, and what there is of it won't be able to come and look after her because of distance / work commitments or not physically or mentally up to looking after a boisterous 2 yr old. A number of friends have kindly offered to take her but they live quite a way away, and have children themselves so we would have to drop her off with them (a round journey of 3-4 hours - not ideal!). We've only moved here recently and the people we've met locally all work at least part-time (would be complicated to co-ordinate, particularly as my last labour was 36 hours followed by a c section, so could well mean DD1 needs to be looked after for several days). I was wondering about whether it would be possible to get a temporary au pair / nanny to come a few weeks before I'm due and stay for about a month (I was 2 weeks late last time!). She could maybe do light childcare duties so she gets to know DD1 for most of that time, but cover when I'm having the baby. Has anyone come across this arrangement, and where might I be able to find someone? I could offer her a room for live in (though would rather not) but no en suite etc. (which I understand most nannies want??). Any ideas greatfully recieved! Thanks