Yes unfortunately my maternity leave sucks. I have a secure job for 12 weeks off but get paid disability up to $170 a week which is a joke for NY cost of living. I'm going back early if I feel well just to get my normal salary- and I'm a teacher! As far as a live in nanny- believe it or not it was more cost effective for us than daycare or a daytime nanny. She lives in our basement which is like its own apartment and is upstairs by 7am and done by 7pm. Since I've had no baby this week she has done all of the laundry, set up the baby's room, mopped the floors, vaccuumed rugs, done dishes and cooked some light dinners for us. Once the baby comes the focus is on him and his chores- bottles, his laundry, etc as well as light housework for us and light cooking. It's definitely strange and needs some getting used to but it's unbelievable how helpful she has been this past week. Night time feedings and changings etc are for my husband and I and I look forward to that bonding time just as a family. I highly recommend looking into a live in if the space permits. If our parents were able to help they'd be my first choice but we don't have the option unfortunately.
Em- waiting to hear good news!! Hope you're feeling ok!!!
. I've been running around like crazy these last few days trying to get all the last minute chores done. 
