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Sat Dec 8 02:15:05 PST 2012

San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 12/7/2012
10:15 am - 12/8/2012

1. Questions about nanny search (pfordyce)
2. Comment: Questions about nanny search (HollyBuchanan)
3. Comment: Questions about nanny search (lborkow)
4. Comment: Questions about nanny search (twin_boys_on_twinpeaks)
5. Holiday Dresses from a former Member (sharono)
6. single moms of twins (dm_sonora)
7. Comment: Mom's Night Out (rcreyna)
8. Comment: Mom's Night Out (bhavna12)

1. Questions about nanny search
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pfordyce - 12/7/2012 10:49 am

 We are about to start a nanny search for our 2.5 month
 old twin girls - we're looking for child care starting
 in February. I'm a bit overwhelmed at the prospect,
 and was hoping that some folks on here might be able to
 answer a few questions I might have...(1) How much
 should we expect to pay? It seems like $22 is the
 standard rate for a share care, which would apply for
 twins? Is that right?(2) Has anyone with twins ever
 been able to share a nanny with another family to
 reduce the cost? Or is that too many kids for 1
 nanny?(3) We are thinking of maybe going only 3
 days/week to reduce the cost. Is it significantly more
 difficult to find a part-time nanny for 3 days per
 week?(4) Does anyone have any overall tips for us in
 navigating this process?Thanks in advance for any
 advice you can give! I'm posting this to both the
 caregiver search forum and the general discussion forum
 - this is my first time posting, so please let me know
 if that's bad manners :)

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Email author: fordyce at gmail.com
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 2. HollyBuchanan says...
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 12/7/2012 11:27 am

 At 2.5 months, adding additional kids for a nanny share
 to save money is too much work, and the care for your
 little ones will suffer. The nanny will have plenty to
 do in her "down" time, like babies' dishes, laundry.
 3-days a week makes it harder, but not impossible.I
 highly recommend using Care.com. You can get a
 subscription for about $20/month (remember to
 discontinue it when you're done or it will keep
 charging your card) You can post an ad, receive
 applications, and sort through them starting with
 shortest commute until you narrow the list to 3-4
 people you want to meet. Often times they have
 background checks, references, and reviews posted to
 their profiles. We've used this to find both of our
 nannies and all 5 of our babysitters. Good luck!
 Email author: h.buch at hotmail.com
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 3. lborkow says...
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 12/7/2012 12:26 pm

 Yes, that rate applies for twins. I have seen the
 going rate for a twins nanny to be between $22 and
 $25/hr. With outliers going up to $30/hr.
 Email author: leslieellen at gmail.com
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 4. twin_boys_on_twinpeaks says...
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 12/7/2012 1:08 pm

 And you have to think over vs under the table and if
 there is any Overtime at 1.5x. It may not be 3 days a
 week forever.Also, think about the future (I forgot
 about this part when interviewing). For instance, will
 she make them food (not just purees, but *real*
 food/meals when they are older). Will she do all the
 cleanup? Will she do any housework for you beyond the
 children's laundry or whatever (i.e your laundry) How
 does she feel about if you are late? (I am late EVERY
 DAY--sometimes upwards of 90 minutes-- and the fact
 that I don't have to worry about my nanny being pissed
 at me is PRICELESS. It means I don't have to stress
 about getting home and can focus at work).What types of
 activities will she take them on at 6 mo, 12 mo, 2 yrs,
 etc.? i.e. will she take them to music class or the
 park or the Academy? Does she need to drive? How will
 you get her on your insurance?I used sittercity and
 were very happy with the candidates from there.
 Email author: regina_eberhart at yahoo.com
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5. Holiday Dresses from a former Member
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sharono - 12/7/2012 3:34 am

 Please contact Jen directly (her email is below) if
 you're interested in purchasing the dressesBeautiful
 velvet dresses in sets of two for twins for the
 holidays! All made in North Carolina and purchased at a
 lovely boutique for between $60-100 each. They all are
 in matching sets, but the larger ones (4-6) can be worn
 for siblings a year apart and are vary more from one
 another. Worn once-three times each. All drycleaned
 since last use. Matching Red/Black Velvet - 18 months
 -2 T - $20 each (worn once)Matching Purple Velvet - -
 2-3T (worn twice-two years in a row) - $20
 eachRed/Burgundy Dresses 4-6 years old (worn several
 times- 4,5 and 6 years old) - $30 eachPictures can be
 viewed
 on:https://post.craigslist.org/u/FmAoxew-4hG6t-Eo7PWX4A/23cij
 Thanks!Jenniferjenandbob at sbcglobal.net

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Email author: sharon at sfusbornebooks.com
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6. single moms of twins
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dm_sonora - 12/7/2012 2:19 am

 Hi all,I'm looking for a support group or good contacts
 for single moms of twins. I have two, 2 year old boys
 and I'm desperate for making contacts with others in a
 similar situation to talk to about life, coping, and
 support. Anyone heard of such a thing?

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Email author: darca at hub3.net
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Topic: Mom's Night Out

 It was so great to meet all of the mom's at the Mom's Night
 Out. I had a really fun time! 

 Sha...

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 7. rcreyna says...
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 12/7/2012 6:48 am

 Yes, thanks so much Sharon. It was a really nice get
 together. It was so nice meeting everyone! Renee
 Email author: rcreyna at gmail.com
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 8. bhavna12 says...
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 12/7/2012 8:04 am

 Thanks Sharon for hosting last night, I had a great
 time! So happy to meet twin moms! :)Bhavna
 Email author: bhavna at gmail.com
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