Bekah Martinezis explaining why she’s being honest about her childcare — and why she has no regrets so far about hiring a part-time nanny for her kids.
On Monday, however, Martinez wrote on herInstagram Storythat she wishes she would have made the move sooner.
In another slide,The Bacheloralum shared a screenshot of a text message exchange with her family’s nanny, in which the childcare provider gave updates about the kids and offered to bring a craft table to put in their backyard. Martinez says, “I really love her already.”
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As for why she’s choosing to be so open and honest about having additional childcare help? Martinez says she doesn’t want to hide that part of her life and give off the facade that she handles everything herself.
“I know I am extremely privileged to be able to afford someone to come take care of the kids in our home,” she acknowledges, adding, “I am just being transparent about the process and how I have help because I’ve noticed some IG moms keep that info ambiguous and I just don’t want anyone to think I have it all together and I’m super mom without any outside help.”
“But I say that without any judgement btw,” she adds, “I know there is a lot of criticism and pressure for moms in the public eye; I was really nervous to talk about it myself… so I get it! if someone doesnt feel comfortable sharing about their childcare situation that’s totally okay too.”
The mom of two told fans that whatever their childcare setup is, she hopes they feel supported in parenthood.
“Please don’t think that your childcare situation has to look exactly like ours,” she writes. “Full-time daycare, part-time help from neighbors, full-time support from grandparents… it’s all awesome and valid and I hope that everyone can get the support that they need, whatever that looks like!!!”
source: people.com
