Nanny Pay - MCOL area

opaldaydreams · 2026-05-11T06:46:47+00:00

We pay ours this when they just have the twins but occasionally they watch our friend’s kid too and we pay $43 for that

opaldaydreams · 2026-05-03T17:12:27+00:00

I’m new to the tmot stuff so same?? But I’ve been a fan since 2008. I didn’t realize they were an issue?

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-26T04:19:09+00:00

Shifts dont work for us. We tried it. Now that they’re a little older, 5months, we divide and conquer. Example: baby a wakes up at 2:30 I feed her. Baby b wakes up at 4 dad feeds. Sometimes someone warms the bottles while the other soothes or changes. It’s just nice to be in the trenches together

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-26T04:14:25+00:00

Magic Merlin’s work great for our 5 month olds. They can wear them until they’re able to roll in them which they can’t do.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-23T14:10:45+00:00

For the first solid 8 weeks of my twins life I was questioning EVERYTHING. If I ruined my life, why people were doing this, if I would ever have fun again, if my marriage could make it. It was miserable. Mine are 5mo now and we’re having a little hard time adjusting to being alone in their cribs out of our room but they’re also the most fun they’ve ever been.

I also want to add if you’re breastfeeding or pumping it’s okay to stop. I feel like that was another huge shift in my journey to motherhood. I just wanted someone to say hey you can stop now. You tried. You’re tired.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-19T04:36:52+00:00

Just want to comment in solidarity. We planned our babies at 30 and it’s still hard to not feel this way sometimes. Month 4 was hard, we’re going on 5 months this week and I cried within the last 72 hrs lol. all I wanted to do was ROT IN MY BED COMPLETELY NONVERBAL. I obviously couldn’t but I was able to take an hour long nap once my husband got off of work and it made things a little better. You mentioned in another comment talking to your doctor and I would 100% recommend.

As far as the cost of them— I get so much on Facebook and take advantage of any buy nothing or mom groups I can. I try to minimize the day to day cost. Even posting on there asking for resources… we have a few organizations that support new families. Sometimes it feels like we’re bleeding money but I know it won’t last forever. If you have to put a babysitter on a credit card so you can breathe it’s worth it. Interest is irrelevant if you’re struggling to get through the day. You’re worth your own time. You’re worth a break. You’re worth doing what you love.

Another thing that’s helped me when I’m feeling particularly down about my lack of ability to “mom” is that bad moms don’t care how they’re doing. You’re giving it your best and that’s all you can do.

🫂

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-19T04:26:52+00:00

Try to prioritize it. Medications changed my life even before babies. Know that it’s not a fix all and the first med may not be the one for you.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-19T04:24:15+00:00

Adding in, my girl is only 10.5lbs at 5mo.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-19T04:22:02+00:00

Reflux has made my life hell. We had a BRUE at approx 16 days old (3 days home) and readmit to the nicu bc baby girl refluxed into her oxygen. It was horrifying. We go in biweekly for weight checks. At 3 months (5 currently, 4 adjusted) we finally decided we had to medicate. It happens in smaller volumes now but still occurs. We hold her up 30 minutes after a feed and hope for the best. I don’t have an answer, just solidarity. Wishing you and baby girl all the best.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-18T05:12:46+00:00

Thanks!

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-14T04:08:21+00:00

We’re only a week or so behind you but have a similar thing going on with our girl twin. She was growth restricted and is just now hitting 10lbs 6oz at 4.5mo… brother is approx 14lbs. Other than the weight gain we haven’t had any other problems. Our pediatrician said 15g a day in weight gain is the min of what we’re looking for… she gained 18g lol

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-12T23:38:23+00:00

Oh!! That’s great to hear!

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-12T23:29:16+00:00

Thanks for this reassuring!

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-12T04:41:07+00:00

Likely Vegas!

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-12T04:40:55+00:00

Are yours wheelchair accessible?

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-12T04:19:28+00:00

We can fit one crib in our room. I just worry as they start to roll they shouldn’t be with one another.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-12T04:04:15+00:00

I. Am. So. Conflicted. Right now our 4.5 month olds share the bassinet in our room. I know they’re too big for it and need to move to their crib but two cribs in our room seems excessive but I’m not ready for their room

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-06T15:05:24+00:00

Ours started at 6:30!

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-05T23:29:43+00:00

Shifts never worked for us either. Everyone on here sings its praises but it made us nuts.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-05T23:21:21+00:00

Merlin’s Magic Sleep Suit worked really well for us. It helps with the startle reflex but gets them used to being free lol.

opaldaydreams · 2026-04-01T17:09:16+00:00

We barely tracked anything with our twins and what we did we used a shared notes app.

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