Hi ladies,

I am looking to hire someone who can help out for the first 2-4 weeks post partum in October for about 2 hours each day. 

This is my second child, and it will be hard to manage a toddler and a newborn with a planned C-section, so it should be someone who can make some basic food, do some laundry, clean the floor if need be. Just whatever around the house that needs help.

I'm not looking for a doula, I wouldn't want the woman to hold my newborn or offer tips or breastfeeding advice. Just help with whatever my lack of mobility poses challenges with.

Can anyone suggest someone good? It would be a great benefit if she spoke Russian, since my toddler has only started learning English recently, but it's ok if she doesn't (he needs to learn faster anyway).

Thanks in advance!

Whereabouts do you live Julie?

too bad you're at Yonge & Finch, I've got a fabulous mother's helper here in Aurora , and I hired her for the exact same reason- only no c-section, and it was after the birth of my 3rd baby.

highly recommend getting a helper , sorry I can't help you more! I found mine on Kijiji though- I posted a want ad, you will get a few cray people responding, but there is always a diamond in the rough!