[House] San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion forum digest - 1/17/2014

Fri Jan 17 02:17:19 PST 2014

San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 1/16/2014
10:16 am - 1/17/2014

1. Thoughts on crib-to-bed transition and Freedom... (nodelmonkey)
2. Free Multiples Group-- tomorrow 1/17 at Natural... (duzie76)
3. Babysitter rates? (MPWalker)
4. Comment: Babysitter rates? (jessicafsf)
5. Comment: Babysitter rates? (bhavna12)
6. Comment: Babysitter rates? (MPWalker)
7. looking for babysitter 2 nights a week (jjwahl)
8. Free Marin Community and Home Seminar - 1/29/14 (liz_mccarthy)
9. Comment: Double stroller - inline vs. side by side (CarinSF)
10. Comment: Double stroller - inline vs. side by side (jessicafsf)
11. Comment: Britax Marathon g4 vs Britax Boulevard? (bhavna12)
12. Comment: Britax Marathon g4 vs Britax Boulevard? (SLeichtner)
13. Comment: Britax Marathon g4 vs Britax Boulevard? (SLeichtner)
14. Comment: Live-out Nanny for Twins - Cost? (jessicafsf)
15. Comment: Live-out Nanny for Twins - Cost? (bhavna12)
16. Comment: Baby Photographer (bhavna12)
17. Comment: Baby Photographer (SLeichtner)

1. Thoughts on crib-to-bed transition and Freedom to leave (and
preferably stay in) bed?
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nodelmonkey - 1/16/2014 9:11 pm

 We just took one side off the girls' cribs and it's
 been a tough first few nights. I understand this
 newfound freedom will be difficult for them to grow
 accustomed to but not sure how long the challenges of
 walking them back, and back, and back, to bed, will
 last. Any thoughts from those who did this recently
 (or remember way back when you did...), how long the
 transition took 'til all was smooth sailing again? 
 Will they ever just let you tuck them in peacefully and
 not get up again? Any tips on how you dealt with it
 all? We're doing some dramatic play and talking
 through it A LOT during the day, as well as trying to
 keep it VERY simple each time we take them back to bed
 without much dialogue, but it still seems such a game
 for them and incredibly energy-draining for us. We're
 on night #3 (I did the first two nights and currently
 Papa is upstairs working on tonight still...). Our
 girls are a little over 2.5 years.

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Email author: heathernodelman at gmail.com
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2. Free Multiples Group-- tomorrow 1/17 at Natural Resources
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duzie76 - 1/16/2014 11:09 am

 Moms- Postpartum doula Sara Stuart is hosting her free
 parents of multiples group tomorrow, 1/17 from
 2:30-3:30 at Natural Resources. Starting in February,
 it will be the first Friday of the month from
 2:30-3:30. Always very helpful.

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1/17 at Natural Resources"

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3. Babysitter rates?
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MPWalker - 1/16/2014 11:05 am

 We are hiring a babysitter for the first time to watch
 our almost 2 year old twins. What are the going rates?
 Any additional advice is appreciated as well!!Thank
 you.

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Email author: michele_ramos at alumni.ucla.edu
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 4. jessicafsf says...
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 1/16/2014 11:24 am

 I have found babysitters to range from $15-$20. I know
 some people have found sitters for less, so if you
 really look you could probably find a cheaper rate, but
 that's been my experience. So far, whenever we've had
 someone babysit who is also a professional nanny and is
 just taking some extra evening hours for us, it's been
 $20/hr (whether the kids are awake or asleep). College
 kids (and you might even be able to find high school
 kids) who only babysit on the side/occasionally are
 usually at the lower end of the spectrum.Enjoy your
 time out!
 Email author: jessica at burrows.net
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 5. bhavna12 says...
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 1/16/2014 11:38 am

 Once again, Jessica right on the money. :)We are at
 $20/hr for our PT nanny. Definitely worth it and having
 it part of your kids care budget. Keeps you sane and
 allows for you to get things done, date nights, etc.
 Email author: bhavna at gmail.com
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 6. MPWalker says...
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 1/16/2014 7:29 pm

 Thank you very much!
 Email author: michele_ramos at alumni.ucla.edu
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7. looking for babysitter 2 nights a week
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jjwahl - 1/16/2014 10:11 am

 hello!!! We are looking for a new babysitter for our 3
 1/2 year old twins..our current one which we just love
 is moving out of state. We typically use our
 babysitter twice a week- once during the week and once
 on the weekend (usually sunday nights and wed nights
 but are totally flexible- just thankful to get out of
 the house!!!).our times are around 7:30pm until
 10:30pm....our current babysitter comes as we are
 getting them ready for bed and she reads them a few
 stories and helps them go potty before putting them to
 bed....pretty easy gig.....I am hoping someone out
 there has someone they can recommend!!! thanks for
 your help!!!Jodi Burry

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8. Free Marin Community and Home Seminar - 1/29/14
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liz_mccarthy - 1/16/2014 9:31 am

 Member Liz McCarthy is giving her great Marin Seminar
 later this month!In this seminar you'll hear about:Home
 pricesFinding a home in this low inventory
 marketCommunitiesCommute
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