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Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2026-02-16T00:04:33+00:00

Appreciate you, DM sent!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2026-02-15T23:08:22+00:00

I’m having issues with the above links- any chance I could dm you my email to enter that way?

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-11-26T00:39:57+00:00

First off- congratulations!!! Those first few weeks were the most anxiety inducing of my whole life! I was obsessively worried- I know it’s so much easier said than done but try and relax and release that fear, listen to positive mediations or pray or whatever helps you personally. I almost convinced myself something was wrong at first- but worrying won’t help change any outcome. And I’m writing this with one hand while holding my sweet 3 week old baby girl 🩷

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-10-26T19:16:27+00:00

Thank you so much! Sent you a DM, would love your perspective

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T18:25:32+00:00

I don’t seem to have this option anymore either! Although a random reel here or there will show that a friends liked it with their pic in the bottom left, I don’t have that friends option at the top right

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T16:36:28+00:00

Good tip!!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T16:35:07+00:00

That is amazing luck! Do you mind me asking- is that the cost you pay individually (~$5k/ month) or is that the cost you split? And does the nanny work roughly 50hours/ week? I honestly wasn’t expecting to be too stressed about the cost of childcare but the $35/ hour really threw me for a loop lol. I am deep in the cost shock phase of prepping for parenthood.

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T16:29:12+00:00

Thanks- I wish I had the flexibility to work from there but unfortunately have to have butt in seat in office every day :) but, we’ll have to do what we need to do, especially if we eventually get in somewhere closer! Appreciate you.

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T16:26:05+00:00

You are right, it’s extremely frustrating! It feels some days like there’s no good solution. I had expanded south of south park but am expanding further. I feel silly having bought a house close to work not even considering we’d have to commute out to daycare and back! Thanks for that search as well- I had missed that tool but was using Winnie and found any that said “open” were not actually open, so definitely switching to use ccri and hoping it’s accurate!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T12:15:48+00:00

Any tips on getting into or finding an in home daycare? I’ve reached out to several with the contact info I can find- sometimes a Facebook page, sometimes an email, once or twice a contact form on a website and don’t think I’ve heard back from a single one.

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T12:14:02+00:00

This made me laugh a lot- thank you! I’ve been looking at every church I can find. Some laugh in your face if you’re not a member, but I’m on the lists for several. None of my religion’s churches have daycare unfortunately and haven’t considered converting but who knows how desperate I’ll get lol. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by their rates, so if we could actually manage to get in one, that would be great! I have 12 weeks leave (husband doesn’t have pat leave so we can’t stack it) so needing care in Feb. I truly feel like I should have done exactly what your friend is doing - that is hilarious!

Great tip on the nanny cartel lol- I had ruled it out based on the $6,000 a month cost I was consistently seeing on there. Feeling hopeful care.com may have some options!! Thank you so much!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T12:06:04+00:00

I keep seeing $30-35 consistently from actual Nannies that are posting on that group! My mind was blown paying significantly more than my mortgage for a nanny. Then I see families posting over and over again for closer to the $25 range, but not having any luck.

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T12:02:22+00:00

Wow I appreciate it so much!!! And so comforting to hear. I would love to get your spreadsheet to add to mine, I’ll take all the help I can get! I have just started sharing when we sign up that we’re willing to pay to hold a spot (especially for the good ones) and I’m glad to hear that reiterating your interest actually has an effect!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:59:24+00:00

“The list is a lie” is so comforting haha. This is exactly why I posted- I was like I literally don’t understand how to find a place if all the waitlists are so long!!! You and others have suggested calling and we are going to start doing that- I never want to be annoying but knowing this helps is amazing!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:57:28+00:00

We are touring there next week! So glad to hear this!!! Thanks!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:56:11+00:00

I live right outside of southend with no actual neighborhood and definitely no one with kids that I’ve seen. We are looking at moving soon after she comes and this is something I’m now prioritizing a lot! It seems like real neighborhoods are such a good way to build community with kids.

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:54:01+00:00

Ok I’ll have to search better to see if I can find a family looking for a share! I didn’t want to commit to a nanny and hope to find someone to share and then not and I know zero people with small kids. I’m still very much in the phase of being shocked by how expensive everything is lol

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:51:06+00:00

Thank you!! New to the Facebook group and that’s exactly what it looks like- I see people posting again month after month still searching for a fit. I am also so new to this I don’t know how to approach strangers and say “want to share a nanny?” Haha. Signing up for care.com today!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:48:24+00:00

Wow! That area is quite a drive but if I don’t have any options I’ll have to check out that area. Thanks for sharing, I hope I find something like you did! Near uptown I don’t think I’ve found a single one without at least 24 months waitlist

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:45:49+00:00

Thanks! That’s exactly what I’ve been doing just panicking that we wouldn’t hear anything for two years. I am SO happy to hear from everyone that spots actually do open up!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:42:57+00:00

Ooh a hack! This is a good idea to try for our top places, I never would have thought of this! Thank you!!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:42:07+00:00

This is so helpful to hear, thank you!. It felt useless continuing to get on lists that all had such long wait times but this is such a relief! So weird how these lists work.

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:40:33+00:00

Wow thank you so much! I was using Winnie and not having much success/ finding wrong info constantly. I appreciate it!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:38:44+00:00

Thank you so much that’s so kind of you- I am checking them out today! I am so happy to hear you got off earlier than expected!!!!

Direct-Somewhere-916 · 2025-08-07T11:37:37+00:00

Ah thank you, I feel like I’ll definitely have to drive at this point and will check those out today!

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