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07.08.08, 11:59 AM General Topics
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Pg w/unplanned #4. I've said from the very beginning that I needed to hire some kind of help for after the baby comes. Wanted someone 2x/ wk to help around the house but there is no way I can afford twice a week. I've had bi-monthly housecleaners but decided the overall effect was too small to be worth the money. So - all that to say - what ONE service would you hire out if you could only afford one thing. Maybe I could send my laundry out but clean my own house? Or try to swing a weekly cleaner but do my own laundry? Very nervous about doing this on my own but on a tight budget. . . [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.08.08, 11:59 AM Flag
 

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I can't believe you are having a 4th & are still somewhat sane. We are considering a 3rd & I feel like I would need someone to take care of other two. I give you credit. That being said, send laundry out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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op: i'm far from sane - i'm terrified. i'm leaning toward laundry but i'm afraid once i get it back i'll never put it away. in my dreams i could have alice from the brady bunch. maybe i'll post that on craig's list: non live-in alice. sigh - wish we had $$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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If you ahve your own washer/d ryer than get a housekeeper to come in 1x per week, and make part of her job throwing in some loads while she is there. Throw a load in whenever you can all week so it does not pile up. I would rather do laundry than other chores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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op: laundry is my worst thing - the bane of my existance. but putting it away is my downfall which is why i don't know if sending it out would help enough. i like your idea though. anything is better than nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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how old are the other 3 kids? can they at least put away their own stuff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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I think I would either go for a housecleaner to do the bathrooms really well and the floors. I can keep up with the rest myself ok. Or a part time babysitter - even a young teen mom's helper etc, to watch the baby or play with a couple of kids while I was home, just so I could get a nap or check my email once in awhile etc. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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thanks - i hadn't thought of someone just to do floors and bathrooms - that might be the key. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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those are the hardest things for me. I can sort of keep up with the rest (sort of!) GL and congrats! It will be tough at first but eventually they can entertain each other and you will have lot's of fun! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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