Auntie Cao was a lifesaver for our family, especially for a first-time mom. Her arrival felt like a lifeline. She is professional, sincere, and very good at communicating and solving problems.
I’m a first-time mom. My baby was born prematurely at 34 weeks, and I was completely unprepared. I originally did not plan to breastfeed, but because the baby was premature, I decided at the last minute to breastfeed. Since I had no experience, I didn’t realize how serious my clogged milk ducts were until Auntie arrived. As soon as she came, she helped massage and clear the blockage, arranged my pumping schedule, and paid attention to my diet to help regulate my milk supply. If I had to compare her professionalism to an academic degree, she would absolutely be at the PhD level. She could tell just by observing me briefly whether my breasts were engorged, and with one touch she knew exactly where the blockage was again. Her postpartum recovery techniques were also excellent, and with her help my belly went down quite a bit.
As for taking care of the baby, her professional skills were truly impeccable. She quickly built a close bond with the baby. My baby was premature and high-needs, and she often comforted us, helped us adjust our mindset, and eased our anxiety. She could always accurately identify what the baby needed and offer solutions. Even my mom and my mother-in-law were deeply impressed by her. Her professionalism helped reduce family conflicts caused by different opinions on childcare. In fact, that was my original reason for hiring a yuesao. I believe having a professional do professional work is the most efficient approach. We referred to her advice for almost every decision we made. Even when we had differing opinions, she sincerely offered suggestions, listened to our thoughts, and provided solutions.
Regarding care for the mom, I especially want to talk about her sincerity and high emotional intelligence. After giving birth, I was heavily affected by hormones, and she was very perceptive about my emotional changes and comforted me. Every time I talked with her, I felt that she was very sincere and considered problems from the mother’s perspective. That gave me a lot of comfort. She could accurately sense what I needed, and she also had a strong sense of boundaries, which made being around her feel very comfortable and warm.
As for the postpartum meals, I’m someone who loves spicy food and usually have no interest in bland dishes. But the food she made was delicious, light, and nutritious. My favorites were the fish and shrimp she cooked! She could also make pizza, European-style bread, and all kinds of flour-based dishes. She could make just about anything. And she cooked very quickly and efficiently, never dragging things out. That was a huge plus!
If I had to mention one downside, it would be that she is too popular, so she left our home before even staying two full months (so sad). I told her that if I have a second child, I need to book her starting from when I’m trying to conceive, otherwise she’ll be too in demand and I’m afraid she won’t have availability for me! If you need a maternity nanny who is both professional and easy to communicate with, you definitely can’t go wrong with Auntie Cao. But if you’re slow to book, there may be no availability!
To sum it up, thanks to her arrival, my baby and I got through our adjustment period very smoothly. Because she was there, I could feel at ease and had more time to focus on my own emotions and physical recovery instead of feeling overwhelmed by the baby. I want to tell her that meeting you was our family’s good fortune!