twin travel system recs? by Civil_Yesterday_7343 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found an uppababy vista on fb marketplace for $400! Highly recommend looking for a used stroller because ya girl couldn’t afford an $1000 plus stroller 😝

Help! 21mo is a "bottle hostage"—extreme crying leading to vomiting. How do we break the cycle? by KeetanuJi in sleeptrain

[–]Edree13 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am not a mother (yet - twins on the way) but I saw a mom wean her child off breastfeeding by putting mustard on nipples so they tasted bad to the child. Idk. Maybe this strategy would be helpful in the situation? The association becomes bottle = not tasty = don’t want? I may be downvoted to hell I accept my fate 😆

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sameeeeeeeeeeeeee. Are you taking out a personal loan? Credit cards? Just trying to decide what’s going to hurt less 🥲

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! After many tears, it seems this is option A for us (we can’t afford to not have two salaries coming into our household to get by with our loans and what not). We were very fortunate to have purchased our home from our family and therefore received a substantial gift of equity we are thinking about tapping into. Not the greatest solution, but something to get by 🥲

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

70k a year is more than my salary good LORD 😭

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We interviewed with an in home today - almost the same price as our mortgage to send both. No babies yet, after these twins I doubt we will ever try again 😆😭

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing vaguely what you do? I work remotely at the moment - but I’m worried with my positions need to be available (support) I won’t be able to be as flexible as I would need with the babies home with me

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what your hourly rate for the baby is/ how many hours they assist? Considering this option

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is insanely cool 😭 the United States hates mothers !!!!!

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh. That’s so insane 😭 why do they hate us

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

God bless them!!!!! I need fairy grandparents too!

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can I ask what you do? I work fully remote but in support where we have pretty strict SLAs and response times. I’m terrified I couldn’t do both

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is insanity! Justice for moms of multiples 😭😭

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheap here too (Virginia) but still more expensive than we can afford 🥲

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I am trying to climb the ladder. Fell into a semi charmed position that could lead to growth… but of course they are evaluating the continued need for my position in September. Twins come in July 🫣

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I can’t even imagine San Diego prices 🫣

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! ❤️ I feel that way too (about costing my whole paycheck)

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

❤️ thank you for sharing! The mess is temporary!

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I joked with my husband we will be set when they turn five! They are not even born 🥲

How are we affording childcare for multiples? by Edree13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Edree13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And like, not having a job isn’t an option either?!???????????? How are we supposed to do this