It has only been five hours since Auntie Tong left our home, and I still feel emotional as I write this review.
On her final day with us, Auntie Tong made her last lunch and soothed our baby for the last time before leaving. Even on her way home, she was still worried and kept messaging me with details about how to care for the baby.
When I was choosing Auntie Tong, I interviewed only two postpartum nannies in total. The first one gave me the feeling of being a seasoned, overly slick maternity nanny; I worried that communication would be difficult and that everything would have to be done her way. But after talking with Auntie Tong, I decided on her right away, because she seemed very easy to communicate with and not the type to nitpick. Looking back, that decision was absolutely the right one.
Over these short 65 days, Auntie Tong became my strongest source of support. She cared for Kai with the same attentiveness she would give her own child. From his clothes and room cleaning to feeding, giving medicine, changing diapers, and bathing him, she handled every task meticulously and with so much love.
Because she put so much care into every day, I could see all the changes in our baby. Near the end of her time with us, our baby had just turned two months old and was starting to want to talk. Auntie Tong patiently talked with him every day, and it was clear that Kai really loved chatting with Grandma Tong. She also never missed the daily black-and-white card activities and tummy-time practice. Kai was especially clingy during the postpartum period and woke up every two hours at night, but Auntie Tong remained very patient and took wonderful care of him. We went to several well-baby checkups, and each time we were told that he was developing very well.
Beyond daily care, Auntie Tong is also very experienced with infant eczema, rashes, fevers, gas, and more. As a first-time mom, I learned so, so much from her, and she gave me much greater peace of mind.
She cared for not only the baby, but also me. I had a vaginal delivery and this was my first baby. I had severe postpartum sweating, and it was also my first time breastfeeding, so there were many things I did not understand and I felt very anxious. Auntie Tong answered all my questions and explained why my body was going through these changes. She made postpartum herbal drinks for me and, based on my preferences, tried her best to make the light postpartum meals I liked; everything was delicious. When I had clogged milk ducts, she also very professionally helped massage and relieve them.
We had originally booked Auntie Tong for only two months, but after spending time with her and seeing how she cared for our little one, we immediately discussed extending her stay. Fortunately, she had availability, so she stayed with us for a while longer, but it still feels like such a pity. I wish Auntie Tong could have stayed with the baby for at least a few more months. Our baby will need some time to adjust to life without Grandma Tong again.
If you are also looking for a reliable postpartum nanny, I highly recommend Auntie Tong. Our baby is lucky to have had her. If I have a second child in the future, I will definitely hire Auntie Tong again!