I'm following this thread, because I'm going to need help with my daycare. I will also be taking a major pay cut. I need a helper/assistant to cover for the next few months as my dad's health is severely declining. His prognosis is not good at all. I want to be with him and spend a few hours a day with him.

I thought of a stay-at-home mum as well, but if she has children then that would put me over my limits as I already have 5 daycare children, and two of my own under 6.