Hiring a nanny just for school runs (morning + afternoon)

[SKLily]

I simply can't get the hang of morning school runs. The little one isn't that troublesome these days about getting his clothes sorted and on + shower and brushing his teeth has become a breeze. The problem is I wake up in the morning and simply can't get myself together. No number of espressos can help me and most recently I made us late by losing my phone. Where was it? In the cat food bowl when I thought I had given the cat food... Instead I gave her my phone. As a new mum I'm thinking that since our son isn't too much of a handful these days maybe getting someone in is the answer?

Does anyone else have someone to help with 9am morning school runs? How much do they help out? Do they get your little one ready too?

You don't need to take your phone to school

Why do you need afternoons too?

If you are (temporarily) marooned by your 4mo DC, and can afford to chick money at it, then how about setting up a taxi to take elder DC to school. You could make a regular booking with the same driver (at a bit of a premium, but an available service) and probably easier to arrange only the days you need (as opposed to employing someone).

Why do you need the after school care? Is it school run only, or something else?

If you can afford it then why not? Seems a big faff to sort thought, I'd just find it easier to get my shit together and do it myself. Did you really need to take your phone on the school run?

MyCat:

Previously (before kids) I would wake up around 11am-1pm. I just sleep a lot and always have. All that seems to effect it is my low blood pressure which makes me dizzy and easily fatigued.

Scarlett: I'm nearly 23 now so time seems to fly. I do feel a little judged by your comment though... I understand I'm a bit of an anomaly but we all have our own problems and issues, just trying to find solutions here.

"25 hours per week at £20 per hour is £500 per week x 38 school weeks = £19k per annum. Are you sure you want to spend £19k on this?"

Won't it be more than that? Aren't most nannies salaries net? So the gross cost will be more. Because it would be very hard to work for another family round the hours OP is seeking.

You could always place an advertisement in The Lady. And I'd definitely visit the Gp if you're an able bodied 22yr old SAHM who is so tired you can't manage a school run.

Yes, strongly agree with the advice to see the GP.

What scarlett said

Edith!!! Amazing idea and I am SO happy! Thank you! I don't really need afternoon help since I'm fully functioning by then, I was just hoping to get someone to mind the little ones while I try to fit an extra gym class into my day but working out at home with my son is wonderful too!

Ye Gads.

Well isn't that marvellous. All sorted.

SKLily yep, my comment was a little judgey, and I make no apologies for that. I can't get my head around the fact that you would rather pay somebody £100 a day than get yourself out of bed and take your own son to school. Despite the fact that you don't work or do any night times with your baby.

I fact I'd go so far as to say I find it almost unbelievable.

Damn, I was already writing my application....

I don't think £20 is enough per hour. At least £30. That might be enough

17 year old has baby with 32 year old man....and then another one...
Needs to spend £19k on childcare as not Wake in mornings and to do extra gym class.

Truth is indeed stranger than fiction

in fact I'd go so far as to say I find it almost unbelievable

No, really? I'm certain its true.

I wouldn't get out of bed for less than £50 an hour...

Hmmm, I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt here.

Hire a university student to take your son to school. Their hours would fit in with his, and the student would appreciate the extra money.
When I needed additional help, that's what I did and the girl I hired was amazing.

As an aside what does you husband think about you hiring someone to get your son to school? Is he happy to fund this?

Oh dear. £30 won't be enough then. Better up it to £50 op. That should sort it.

Tbh, other than age, I know people like this!!

Mouldy: I was actually 18. Of legal age I might add.

Frank: that's an amazing suggestion! I have spoken with him and it's fine in the short term until our little one is old enough to get taken with some other parents or until I sort out my sleeping habits or once he can get himself ready and I just drive.

At my DD's primary there were plenty of nannies and fathers at morning drop off. Mothers with small babies who can afford to do so prefer not to take a small baby out in the morning.