Hi all,
I did have difficult time during the first month of my 2nd child. My 2nd child was born when my 1st child was only 17 months old. Although I had a maid and my mother helping me at home, they cannot manage the 2 babies, 1 big, 1 new born together, me and the housework at the same time. Especially when my new born was crying for at least 3 hours every midnight after 12am. I had to carry him during night time that I did not have much time to sleep, but as you all know that a mother would need to have enough rest to recover during 1st month. I was totally despaired until I found a confinement nanny.
She was experienced and patient to my kids. She could even stay at night to help me looking after the crying baby at midnight. I was awake when she was looking after my baby but I could lie on the bed watching her feeding him, comforting him or changing the diapers, when I was sure she did not need my help, I could sleep again. In the day time she would take the initiative to do some housework when she found my maid was busy. However, I allow her to take a short nap in the afternoon when my babies were all sleeping, 'cause I think she needs to work in midnight. My mother was also very pleased with her as she could talk to her in Cantonese and finish the work we asked her to efficiently.
I was so grateful to have her helping me during my difficult time. And I had her helping me for more than 3 months until my son was 4 months old. That really cost quite an amount, but I would say that it is worth, as you could enjoy you confinement and would have more time with your kids. I also refer her to my friends, so she is quite busy nowadays, but I still know some very good confinement ladies, if anyone would need a recommendation, I can help, but they could only speak Cantonese.
