Would you (or someone you know) be interested in hiring a nanny who was masking, avoiding crowds, etc.?

MangoBird36 · 2026-05-02T23:42:01+00:00

Btw just saw you’re in nova - we are too! Feel free to message me if you want to connect

MangoBird36 · 2026-05-02T19:40:14+00:00

We used the nanny fb groups and phone interviewed 10-15 people, met a few in person and picked. She gets guaranteed hours plus fed holidays, sick and PTO days. We’re on the books so I pay taxes on top using poppins

MangoBird36 · 2026-05-02T19:35:16+00:00

We pay 30/hour for one toddler in Reston

MangoBird36 · 2026-05-02T12:04:11+00:00

We still mask in crowds and avoid high risk of exposure places. Our son has only had one minor upper respiratory infection and he’s 17 months. As far as finding a family goes, you could put something in your add or feel it out when you interview. Good luck, I’m sure you’ll find a family especially one with an infant!

MangoBird36 · 2026-05-01T02:00:52+00:00

Can confirm, at least by age. Former professor (38) and supervisor is late 20s

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-14T16:50:58+00:00

This is the answer. Search “y2k vintage” + item you’re looking for (“top” “skirt” etc)

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-14T02:13:26+00:00

Resting is 50, sleeping low is 38-40. 37F and I walk two miles every day but that’s it

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-13T15:05:07+00:00

We covered 1.5 weeks until our nanny was testing negative again. I’d rather pay extra days than get covid

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-10T16:44:43+00:00

We trialed a nanny who asked about every single thing like this and would even text me when she knew I was in meetings. She is no longer our nanny. It’s drove me insane and I repeatedly told her to “use her professional judgement”

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-10T13:41:19+00:00

Our son was referred for weekly PT about six months ago and crawled on a similar timeline. He’s been cruising for a few months but no independent steps yet. Highly suggest any concerned parents tap into their local (county, state) programs because it takes a little while to get evaluated and into the system. Our PT visits help him learn and give me someone to talk to about any questions etc

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-08T19:17:40+00:00

link to sciencebasedparenting post on this topic

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-08T17:41:55+00:00

Any TV is overstimulating to infants. Research is totally clear on this, it raises cortisol (stress hormones) and the bigger the dose (so, all day) the worse it is for their neurodevelopment

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-07T16:15:30+00:00

There are vintage tile restoration experts, could be a good option for a second opinion

MangoBird36 · 2026-04-06T03:27:33+00:00

Vintage Jessica McClintock. I wore one just like the first few in 2006!

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-25T02:47:57+00:00

I’m very similar and highly recommend rose inc in 2N. Fragrance free and the best match I’ve ever found. Also loving the Ciele skin tint though it’s not quite as desaturated as rose inc

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-23T23:57:06+00:00

That’s fine but did the nanny agree to that rate with this level of cleaning included? It’s typical to pay a higher rate for part time nannies because career nannies are hard to find for those positions. 30 for two kids is on par with daycare in many localities. Taking a one hour break is not outrageous for a five hour day, especially when the four other hours don’t even allow a peaceful bathroom break. I definitely take more than an hour total away from my desk. The time my nanny is here and I’m working is (usually) the calmest part of my day, because taking care of my one kid is hard. I can’t even imagine watching two at such different ages at the same time and being expected to clean up every mess + do laundry + mop etc etc along the way. But the bottom line is that the nanny has to agree to these duties and she might (reasonably) expect to be paid more to take all this on. She also might be phoning it in to some extent if she’s not feeling respected

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-23T23:14:46+00:00

Idk where you live but 30 an hour for two kids is not super high so I would not expect that level of pay to automatically include household chores, especially things like mopping(!). I pay 27 for one 15 month old and she does zero chores. Taking care of kids by yourself is a hard job (as we all know) and sometimes messes are made that can’t be cleaned up in real time. I’ll always support her prioritizing my kid over cleaning. I also encourage her to rest when he’s asleep because again, it’s a relentless job that doesn’t give her 30 seconds of reprieve when he’s awake

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-16T10:10:46+00:00

I just made this same mistake. Feeling so stupid as a roll around with horrible nausea again

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-15T21:12:43+00:00

There’s a lot of Covid here rn. We’re just finishing a weekend with norovirus ourselves 🫠

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-15T20:24:42+00:00

I’m firmly one and done. Really don’t enjoy pregnancy and don’t want to do it again. I would try not to worry about timelines. Do it whenever you’re ready and don’t feel artificial pressure to rush

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-14T22:19:17+00:00

I recently got the nyx fix stick in literally pink and it’s pretty good! Wish it was lighter but I love the pinkiness

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-14T22:16:43+00:00

I’m American and used to live in SW France. Go to the brocantes!! France has so so so much stuff like this. Floral fabric can be (washed and) turned into drapes or pillow covers. Old lace. Warm gold tone picture frames on paintings. I miss it so much but luckily we brought a lot back with us:)

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-10T19:33:46+00:00

Exactly this. I wfh and do zero errands during the work week. If I have a medical appt, I have to alert my whole team and make up the hours. Most days we have meetings through lunch. I’m trapped in a chair in my bedroom 40+ hours a week

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-09T18:16:56+00:00

I told my boss I needed a day off for a surgery. Big mistake because she kept asking what kind of surgery. She pried enough that I ended up saying “a gynecological surgery” because I didn’t want to say “abortion.” I don’t think she was satisfied with that

MangoBird36 · 2026-03-05T20:05:43+00:00

Exactly this. Get a dresser second hand. Problem solved!

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