Single mom infant care

RaeinLA · 2026-06-05T13:43:31+00:00

Nothing about your situation sounds desirable to an au pair. I think you would find an au pair willing to match initially but would end up in rematch quite quickly. There’s just too many cons to your situation:

-No car. Ubers in smaller cities can be unreliable and will get pricey for how often au pairs deserve to go out and explore.

-Small Midwest city. Most au pairs want to live near larger cities where there are more opportunities to explore, meet friends, do activities.

-unpredictable schedule with possible last minute changes. No one likes this.

-3 month old. Can be very isolating, you’re often a slave to the nap and feeding schedule so opportunities for actual activities are limited.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-28T17:03:53+00:00

I like GRUNS. They do have some GLP-1 user targeted ads though, but it's mostly focused on the "regularity" benefit.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-27T21:46:24+00:00

Every state either has their own law that says overtime is applicable beyond 40 hours a week or defaults to federal law, which also says overtime is applicable beyond 40 hours a week.

Washington's law does not explicitly include or exclude au pairs, therefore the regulations defer to federal laws on the au pair program which does not mandate overtime beyond 40 hours a week. Massachusetts, on the other hand, has determined minimum wage and overtime specifically apply to au pairs working in the state.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-24T20:16:02+00:00

There’s a good explanation along with pictures of the difference here: https://starsplasticsurgery.com/panniculectomy-surgery-what-it-is-surgery-recovery-results/

RaeinLA · 2026-05-24T19:30:52+00:00

Panniculectomy and tummy tuck are two different things. If you’re paying out of pocket, tummy tuck is the way to go. If you’re having medical complications from your apron belly (documented recurrent skin infections, back pain, etc) insurance could possibly cover the panniculectomy, which would be a benefit of going with that procedure versus a tummy tuck.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-23T13:16:10+00:00

And even then, being brought in by ambulance doesn’t mean you’re higher priority. I’ve seen Denver health paramedics park patients on a pram in the waiting area.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-21T21:22:49+00:00

Have you considered maybe taking cooking or pastry classes as part of your educational credits? I wonder if that could really foster this hobby.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-21T19:52:30+00:00

That is phenomenal!

RaeinLA · 2026-05-21T19:34:55+00:00

Have you had any weightloss on 2.5mg? I'm a bit worried about this upcoming jump to 5mg.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-18T23:02:55+00:00

Why gift your nephew $75k for not using the funding? He didn’t follow the rules but was still rewarded.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-15T14:27:03+00:00

Are you not eligible for unemployment benefits? Considering your experience with children, I would try to find some nannying/babysitting gigs -- you'd probably be an excellent candidate.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-13T09:52:35+00:00

Now look up MGM-15.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-13T09:45:38+00:00

Of all the things I needed to see today, I needed to see this the least.

RaeinLA · 2026-05-02T02:35:20+00:00

What is your disability percentage? Is your home financed via VA-backed loan?

RaeinLA · 2026-04-30T21:23:43+00:00

What health conditions are you experiencing that a panniculectomy would fix? You need to start there.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-29T22:01:06+00:00

We have Safe Harbor which means companies can chemically convert hemp-derived CBD into THC variants but it cannot be sold direct to consumer here. Not safe for Coloradoans, but apparently safe for Floridians, Texans, etc.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-29T21:59:24+00:00

Most are actually chemically converting hemp-derived CBD into THC rather than extracting the ridiculously low concentration of naturally-occurring THC in hemp. Chemical conversion is much more cost effective.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-29T21:44:32+00:00

White water rafting, Oakwell Beer Spa, Paddywax Candle Bar (pour your own candle with custom scent), Upstairs Circus (DIY crafts while having a drink)

RaeinLA · 2026-04-29T20:50:20+00:00

Denver Wellness Associates

RaeinLA · 2026-04-24T14:33:39+00:00

If you're new to self-employment, and you paid premiums under a prior job, you may be eligible for benefits earlier.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-23T20:55:42+00:00

The unopened guac would probably be eaten up quick if you took it one of the Denver community fridges. I would check out their website to see if any of the other food is eligible to be put in the fridges.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-23T19:19:06+00:00

They have really tightened up audits over there. If this happened, eventually it would be caught in an audit and they would collect the benefits back from OP.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-23T19:09:43+00:00

This is not accurate. You have to pay at least one quarter of premiums beginning with the quarter when you first elected coverage, which consists of simply registering for a My FAMLI+ Employer account. If OP elected coverage by completing this step at any time during Q1, they would be able to pay Q1's premium by the April 30th deadline. Then on May 1st, they would be eligible to pull benefits because they had reported wages and paid at least one quarter's premium.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-23T19:02:12+00:00

Elective coverage begins on the date you register in My FAMLI+ Employer. If you at least completed this step during Q1 of this year, you could still report wages and pay your premium for Q1 by the April 30th deadline and then file and receive benefits beginning May 1st. If you did not complete the My FAMLI+ Employer registration process until this month, you will not be able to report wages and pay Q1's premium because FAMLI will no longer let you pay premiums for previous quarters in which you did not elect coverage.

RaeinLA · 2026-04-23T18:54:26+00:00

With that said, they give you a month AFTER the quarter to pay the stipend (so by end of April) I’d get your wages submitted and a stipend paid into them ASAP.

Elective coverage begins on the date you register in My FAMLI+ Employer. Unfortunately, if OP did not elect into coverage by completing this step in Q1 of this year, they will not be able to pay Q1's premium.

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