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What is the best thing to do?

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presence · 29/01/2011 20:22

I would like some advice on what other mums consider the best option for me. I am really confused on what is the ideal for my children.

I had a nanny lined up for over 1 yr who has now told me she cannot look after my children. In 3 weeks i go back to work for 10 hours on monday and tuesday. I have signed up with all the local agencies and they are suggesting CVs for me to look at.

My daughter is 6 motnhs and my son is 3 yrs old and goes to a preschool nursery monday afternoons hence i need the nanny to drive.

To add further stress we are moving house 6 weeks after I start work, but our house is not ready so are going to live with grandparents who are 20 miles away from preschoool/nurseries. My son already went to nursery and continues to go on firdays.

Do I consider the nannies and try and find one that will travel to grandparents as they cannot manage the children alone?

Or do I put them into nursery adn then they have all the infections and a 30 mile drive for 6 weeks?

What would other mums do?

Its realy stressing me out as I feel so guilty for my little daughter as she is teething adn weaning and will rpobably not be happy with the sudden change. The sooner I reach a decision the sooner she can be phased in. I have been through the whole childcare.co.uk website database and not had much luck.

All considerate comments welcome

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socialhandgrenade · 29/01/2011 20:28

Is deferring your return to work date totally out of the question?
Could the grandparents help out til you get a nanny you like?
Really sorry you are in this situation. You must be so frustrated that your carefully made plans have been blown out of the water.

presence · 29/01/2011 21:26

My work have keptmy post for me for 14 months as I was offered it pregnant and wanted at least 6 motnhs with the baby.

Grandparents have said they cannot look after both kids regularly and want an childcare arrangement.

I want to consider renting locally so at least nursery is an option but hubby not keen.

Just incredibly confusing.

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