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"To those nights we fought side by side My amazing postpartum nanny, Auntie Du: Thank you so much for your meticulous care during my confinement period. I was very happy and deeply moved during the more than 40 days we spent together. In the blink of an eye, this confinement period is coming to an end... I suddenly find myself wishing time would pass a little more slowly. It feels like there is still so much left unsaid, and all that remains in my heart is reluctance to part... Thank you for coming into our lives and taking such good care of me and my baby, helping me through one of the most unforgettable times in my life. After 42 days together, it felt like we were family. Now that it is suddenly almost over, I feel a little reluctant to say goodbye. Every day you bathed the baby, did massage exercises, changed diapers, and burped the baby, which made me truly feel that professional work should be done by professionals. Interacting with the baby, soothing the baby to sleep, sterilizing feeding equipment, and even hand-washing the baby’s clothes every single time—you handled everything at every stage carefully and seriously, just as if the baby were your own child. You were incredibly patient, treated the baby like your own, and cared for us in every possible way. With you here for these more than 40 days, I never felt like I was fighting alone. It felt so good to always have someone by my side and someone to rely on. Thank you for your attentive care. There are always some people we cross paths with and form a bond with, and I don’t know when we will meet again. Love makes both coming together and parting more meaningful! I’m grateful we met, and I look forward to seeing you again. I hope everything goes smoothly in your future work and that all goes well for you! Wishing you good health and a happy life!"

"I sincerely and strongly recommend our postpartum nanny—Sister Xin ❤️ (you only realize what it means to “strike gold” after actually using her services) Our second baby has been cared for so well during this period, and the fact that we didn’t completely fall apart is really all thanks to her. First, the most obvious thing: she is very down-to-earth + incredibly efficient. On her very first day, I was shocked—she could handle the baby day and night by herself, prepare three meals plus two snacks, take care of the postpartum mother, and still keep the house in perfect order, all without seeming flustered at all. Her cooking is genuinely delicious too! And not just thrown together casually—it’s nutritious and well-balanced. She also often found time to make buns, bread, and stuffed pancakes for me to keep on hand, so I could eat anytime. That was truly so thoughtful. Her professional skills are also very strong: she is very experienced with breast massage to relieve milk blockage and postpartum care, and my whole recovery process was much easier because of her. She was even more meticulous with the baby—before every feeding she did gas-relief exercises, and after feeding she carefully burped the baby and held the baby upright; when the baby was awake, she played with the baby, did visual and auditory tracking exercises, and kept talking gently to the baby the whole time. She was especially patient and really knew what she was doing. I absolutely have to mention our “high-difficulty baby” 😂 The baby had breast milk diarrhea the whole time and could poop more than ten or even twenty times a day, and would get a red diaper rash so easily. At first we were almost out of options. But Sister Xin truly felt for the baby (sometimes it honestly felt like she cared even more than we did 🥹). I thought it was enough to just wipe with baby wipes, but she insisted on washing the baby’s bottom with warm water every single time, and tried to give the baby as much diaper-free time as possible. The diaper-rash care methods she taught us really worked immediately! Under these “constant diarrhea” conditions, the baby still basically didn’t get a red bottom. That really came from her experience + attentiveness + willingness to go through the trouble. During this period, most of our energy was spent taking care of our older child, and she basically raised our second baby single-handedly, which made things so much easier for us. Even more rare, she still had the energy to help keep an eye on our older child and make complementary food, so the whole family was taken care of. She is also especially easy to communicate with, reasonable, and not petty. If we had any ideas or last-minute changes, she could adjust right away, which made us feel very reassured. Also, she has legal status, has health insurance, lives in the East Bay, and has a very flexible schedule. This is truly not just polite talk—I genuinely feel from the bottom of my heart that we were so lucky to meet her. If you are looking for a postpartum nanny, I strongly suggest you definitely learn more about her 👍"

"Auntie Dong is especially experienced and very attentive. She was very professional in soothing the baby to sleep, feeding, bathing, and doing baby massage. She kept the baby very clean and smelling nice, and my baby was clearly more at ease in her arms. My baby had very severe eczema, and Auntie Dong handled it very carefully. Every day before applying the medicine, she would wash the area with warm water, dry it with a hair dryer, and then apply the medicine. It healed within just a few days. The postpartum meals she made were also especially suited to my physical recovery and condition. Auntie Dong can cook both northern and southern Chinese dishes. She works efficiently and is never petty. She takes care of the baby seriously and responsibly, and she also keeps the home very clean. She has a cheerful and gentle personality and is very comfortable to get along with. My whole family, including my mother and mother-in-law, all like Auntie Dong. Most precious of all is that she truly loves my baby. We were really lucky to meet such a reliable maternity matron. The only regret is that we only booked Auntie Dong for a six-month slot. It really feels too short—we have to part ways before we’ve had enough time together. Sincerely grateful for this encounter and recommendation."