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Betymoon · 23/04/2022 15:42

I'm a single mum to a 3 month old, while I'm enjoying being a mum I am struggling with getting downtime as it's just me. I've looked into getting a nanny or an au pair but I don't think that's what I need, not sure I want to share my home. Does anyone know if any companies out groups who can help out 2 - 3 times a week?

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lotsofjellytotz · 23/04/2022 15:44

A childminder or a nursery?
Most will take them from a few weeks old.

Betymoon · 23/04/2022 16:54

I did think of a nursery or childminder, but I'm breast feeding so unable to leave my child elsewhere and don't have time to express.

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AHungryCaterpillar · 23/04/2022 18:07

Sorry I’m not sure what help it is you’re asking for? How about home start?

MolkosTeenageAngst · 23/04/2022 18:12

Do you have any friends or family who might be able to come over and care for baby whilst you get a bit of time to yourself? I would be more than happy to go and visit a friend and hold/ look after the baby whilst she popped upstairs for a nap or to get some time to herself if that’s what a friend needed.

unicornsunshines · 23/04/2022 18:39

MolkosTeenageAngst · 23/04/2022 18:12

Do you have any friends or family who might be able to come over and care for baby whilst you get a bit of time to yourself? I would be more than happy to go and visit a friend and hold/ look after the baby whilst she popped upstairs for a nap or to get some time to herself if that’s what a friend needed.

Honestly at that age and the fact your bf this would probably be your best option, understandably not everyone has that option though.
Unfortunately at 3 months old it can feel quite relentless and repetitive and you don't get much "me time" but it does get easier. I found I just had to take time for myself when DD was napping or at night when I'd put her down to bed, make it a priority.

Betymoon · 24/04/2022 09:43

Thanks all for all the responses 😊. Unfortunately my friends are at work all day. I do go to my parents and they do help. Home start is a good idea, thanks. May look into live out nanny.
Thanks 😊

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