So apparently Jamie and Jools Oliver have hired a night nurse.
That's according to an article in the Telegraph which quotes an interview Jamie gave to BBC Radio 5 Live.
On the subject of sleep deprivation, Jamie Oliver reportedly said:
"Sleep deprivation makes the most wonderful people just unreasonable. It's really, really hard whether it's your first or your fifth. It hit us hard this year, really hard, because you know we've got two teenagers and it's teenagers things, and you've got a 6 and a 7 year old as well, and they're up as well, I mean it was hard this time round. For the first time ever I've got a night nurse, and she started a week ago."
I LOVE this story because I reckon loads of celeb parents must rely on an army of hired help but few, if any, ever admit to it. So it's really refreshing to hear Jamie tell it like it us. Good for him.
And kudos to Jamie and Jools for having the wherewithal to bring in help in the form of a night nurse rather than struggling on alone, trying to be Supermum and Superdad.
Not everyone agrees, however. Let's just say we've just had a *heated* discussion about this in the Playpennies office.
ANYWAY. I totally relate to Jamie's point about the weird interface between life with teenagers and a newborn in the house, too. While I'm not quite there, I am on the cusp of this bizarre stage of parenthood where the youngest child is still in need of a strict 7pm bedtime, yet the older kids are closer to going to bed at the same time as us, especially at the weekends.
Gone are the days when 7pm meant getting to sit down with a cup of tea for a little me-time. And, oh, how I miss them.
But enough about me. What's your view on Jamie and Jools Oliver hiring a night nurse?
But what's your view on this story? Would you ever hire a night nurse if sleep deprivation started to get the better of you? If you used one, we'd love to hear about how it worked out for you.
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if I had of had the money and new this existed when my boy/girl twins were born. Feeding every 2 hours. I would definately have hired one.
Why are we all judging parents. We all parent differently. Parenting is hard, tiring and extremely rewarding. Everyone needs to do what works for them. Some kids go to nursery or a childminder to be looked after is this really any different, playtime is just as bonding. What makes someone a super mum. Surely we all are for the fact that we all love our children and we all try and do our best.
I know I was very lucky with my two and I only have two, both of mine slept through from six weeks. But I have medical issues and this is what happened for me. But if mine hadn't I can't say I would never do this. Sleep is important for all. Mine went/go to nursery as I have to earn money to put food on the table - I know I get judged for this but I would be classed as a bad mother if I didn't feed them surely?
I am happy for them, that they have done what works for them. I have done what works for me. It sounds like you all do what works for you. I always try not to judge others when we are all trying to do the best we can, this world is already so harsh.
well I have a 16 yr old, 14 yr old , 5 yr old and 8 week old and I manage fine my little one has colic, reflux and cows milk protein allergy which means very little sleep for me but the older kids just learn to adapt to the new situation x
I would consider it with a 3rd, ive had pnd twice and still suffer. This would really help.