OHbaby! Forums : Which would you choose?

OHbaby! Forums : Which would you choose? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:48:07 +0000 Fri, 21 May 2010 21:40:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33518 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : I'd do option 1. Cos I'd...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1037418&title=which-would-you-choose#1037418 Author: Nikki
Subject: 33518
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 9:40pm

I'd do option 1. Cos I'd want to spend as much time with the kids as I can if they're in daycare part time. And I hate cleaning. In fact I've just gone back to work 3 days last week and when Morgan starts daycare in a couple of weeks I'm going to get a cleaner!
But having a day without the kids sounds awesome!!! (I couldn't justify the cost myself, or the time away from my "baby" but I do contract work so can sneak some hours to myself here and there if I need to). When I just had Jake he was booked in fulltime (didn't cost much more than 3 set days), but I only put him in the hours I worked (contract work) but that meant I did get the odd extra day or half day to get things done, which made life so much easier.]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 21:40:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1037418&title=which-would-you-choose#1037418 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Id go option 1 but thats only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1037294&title=which-would-you-choose#1037294 Author: monikah
Subject: 33518
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 7:58pm

Id go option 1 but thats only cos im at uni as well and a whole day to catch up on notes and write assignments etc sounds like absolute heaven. i get to do it once DS is in bed anyway but a whole day dedicated would be amazing beyond words and would almost entirely clear every evening so i could watch TV or hang out with DH etc...not to mention the fact that DH does alot of the chores anyway so i have my own part-time cleaner :P]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 19:58:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1037294&title=which-would-you-choose#1037294 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Id go with option 2 Tishy! And...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1037198&title=which-would-you-choose#1037198 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 33518
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 6:45pm

Id go with option 2 Tishy! And send your cleaner to my place when she is done lol!

]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 18:45:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1037198&title=which-would-you-choose#1037198 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Option 2 That's a fantastic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035739&title=which-would-you-choose#1035739 Author: mummymonster
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 8:45pm

Option 2
That's a fantastic idea!
I never thought of it that way. I'm signed up for 4days daycare. Work 3 days, untill next month when I will work 4 days. I thought I should pick up the 5th day, now I'm thinking I should get a cleaner

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 20:45:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035739&title=which-would-you-choose#1035739 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : #2 here as well. A cleaner sounds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035685&title=which-would-you-choose#1035685 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 8:27pm

#2 here as well. A cleaner sounds like heaven!

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 20:27:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035685&title=which-would-you-choose#1035685 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : I vote #2 as well ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035680&title=which-would-you-choose#1035680 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 8:25pm

I vote #2 as well]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 20:25:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035680&title=which-would-you-choose#1035680 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : If it were me I'd definitely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035670&title=which-would-you-choose#1035670 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 8:21pm

If it were me I'd definitely go option 2 because a) I want to spend as much time as possible with my children and would feel terrible putting them into care on a day off and b) I'm not so fond of housework and I'm really looking forward to a time in the distant future when I can hire a cleaner again (whenever I've suggested hiring someone DH offers to do the housework for a fee

).]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 20:21:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035670&title=which-would-you-choose#1035670 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Number 2 here too! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035648&title=which-would-you-choose#1035648 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 8:14pm

Number 2 here too!]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 20:14:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035648&title=which-would-you-choose#1035648 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Two for me as well. No more dishes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035621&title=which-would-you-choose#1035621 Author: Jelly
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 7:58pm

Two for me as well. No more dishes or laundry? Instant winner :D]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 19:58:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035621&title=which-would-you-choose#1035621 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : I'd choose Option 2 simply...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035204&title=which-would-you-choose#1035204 Author: Blankney94
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 4:10pm

I'd choose Option 2 simply as you get to spend more time with the kids. Is your carer flexible - like if you have to attend an appt after work or NEED time to yourself, can you pick your kids up later, that sort of thing?

If I had my way I'd probably work 40 hrs, but because there is a balance to consider I only do 15 hrs per week. I want to do what's right for my child while still maintaining some healthy variety for myself. My carer is flexible, so sometimes she looks after Brooke for a little longer if I've got something else I really must get done.

BTW a cleaner sounds heavenly! Make sure you get receipts from them and you may be able to claim back a tax rebate.

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 16:10:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035204&title=which-would-you-choose#1035204 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Option 2 sounds likea winner to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035164&title=which-would-you-choose#1035164 Author: MamaT
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 3:40pm

Option 2 sounds like a winner to me too. For exactly the same reasons as C&J outlined]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 15:40:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1035164&title=which-would-you-choose#1035164 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : I'd do option one....you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034905&title=which-would-you-choose#1034905 Author: linda
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 1:13pm

I'd do option one....you have a nanny for two days so they should at least keept the girls room tidy. You then have one full day for yourself and that doesn't mean you have to clean in that day. Cleaning can be done in the weekend or on a day when you are at home with the girls. Every day you end up tidying, its just that for some small amount of time you need to do a proper clean.

Plus sometimes its nice to go out with the girls and the nanny, ie not having to do it all yourself but then your girls are a little older so that might not be such a problem.

I just think that the idea of having a full day where you can plan something that might not necessarily involve the girls to be very 'recharging' IYKWIM]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:13:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034905&title=which-would-you-choose#1034905 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Thanks ladies you helped clarify...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034884&title=which-would-you-choose#1034884 Author: tishy
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 1:03pm

Thanks ladies you helped clarify things in my head

DH was suggesting option 1 but it would hardly feel like a day off when I'd have to get up, feed them and get them out the door anyway. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:03:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034884&title=which-would-you-choose#1034884 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : 2 would love a cleaner! plus then...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034880&title=which-would-you-choose#1034880 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 1:02pm

2 would love a cleaner! plus then you spend time with the kids and not cleaning]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:02:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034880&title=which-would-you-choose#1034880 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : I like option 2 as well. If you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034878&title=which-would-you-choose#1034878 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 1:01pm

I like option 2 as well. If you are saving a day's childcare for 2 kids, a cleaner would be a fair investment I think

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:01:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034878&title=which-would-you-choose#1034878 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : I'd choose option 2 as well....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034875&title=which-would-you-choose#1034875 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 12:59pm

I'd choose option 2 as well. I LOVE having someone else doing all the chores I hate. And I love that having someone else doing that stuff means that I can spend more time with Callum just hanging out and having fun

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 12:59:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034875&title=which-would-you-choose#1034875 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Yep, definitely option 2 if funds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034803&title=which-would-you-choose#1034803 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 12:07pm

Yep, definitely option 2 if funds allow. I agree with C&J that going to work is still time out from the children, and there may be times where you can have an afternoon off to yourself, lunch out etc etc.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 12:07:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034803&title=which-would-you-choose#1034803 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : I would definitely go option 2!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034716&title=which-would-you-choose#1034716 Author: green_star
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 11:13am

I would definitely go option 2! I hate cleaning and you also get to spend an extra day with the kiddies. :)]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:13:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034716&title=which-would-you-choose#1034716 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : If you can afford it definitely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034712&title=which-would-you-choose#1034712 Author: .Mel
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 11:10am

If you can afford it definitely option 2]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:10:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034712&title=which-would-you-choose#1034712 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Option 1 for me sorry! I kinda...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034663&title=which-would-you-choose#1034663 Author: High9
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:40am

Option 1 for me sorry! I kinda like cleaning once I get into it, I hate other people cleaning for me, or putting stuff where it isn't meant to go etc! ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:40:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034663&title=which-would-you-choose#1034663 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Two sounds ideal! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034661&title=which-would-you-choose#1034661 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:40am

Two sounds ideal!]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:40:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034661&title=which-would-you-choose#1034661 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Two for me as well ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034658&title=which-would-you-choose#1034658 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:39am

Two for me as well ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:39:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034658&title=which-would-you-choose#1034658 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Option 2 - hands down - nothing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034643&title=which-would-you-choose#1034643 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:29am

Option 2 - hands down - nothing beats having someone else clean your house for you.
For me going to work is kinda the me time as it would be time away from the kids.

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:29:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034643&title=which-would-you-choose#1034643 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : ohh i like option 2 only because...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034636&title=which-would-you-choose#1034636 Author: james
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:25am

ohh i like option 2 only because i hate cleaning and with option 1 u would use the day to yourself as cleaning day

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:25:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034636&title=which-would-you-choose#1034636 <![CDATA[Which would you choose? : Option 1: Work 3 days, kids in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33518&PID=1034624&title=which-would-you-choose#1034624 Author: tishy
Subject: 33518
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:17am

Option 1: Work 3 days, kids in daycare 4 days, so 1 free day for 'yourself'

Option 2: Work 3 days, kids in daycare 3 days and get a cleaner.

I currently work 2 days and have a nanny for those days but it's all changing in the next month or so.

I'm NOT a domesticated person so I'm veering towards Option 2 as Option 1 would leave me doing housework and groceries anyway.

I'm interested in hearing what others would do.
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