One of the scariest things for me (post delivery) was trying to figure out who would care for our new bundle of joy - nanny? day care? nanny-share? stay at home? We quickly ruled out stay at home as it was not financially feasible. After hearing stories about some city-nannies' salaries, I thought that option may also be financially prohibited - luckily I no longer live in a big city!
The best way to surmise my nanny hunt would be "thank goodness for miracles". Our nanny is just that, a wonderful miracle. We interviewed many candidates, some were ok, some were good, but one was great! Our nanny plays with Baby Jack all day long - she reads to him, sings songs, dances and teaches him his name, colors, letters and numbers. She talks to him as if he was a little boy and he responds in delighted little baby shrieks and giggles. It has given me the utmost peace of mind in returning to the work force. I am able to fully concentrate on the task at hand knowing our little guy is a happy clam.
Whatever your childcare needs, give yourself enough time to investigate all of your options - our nanny was one of the last ones we interviewed in a 2 month long process. Check with everyone you know and ask them to ask everyone they know for names of people and places. Look for agencies that charge a fee only if you are successful in finding a nanny through them. Ask your pediatrician and OB if they have any recommendations. Also, ask the local pre-schools - they can sometimes be a gold mine for contacts and warnings about things to avoid.
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