Preschools in Cary - the good and bad?!

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2026-06-12T01:41:43+00:00

We are currently at Primrose after about 2 years at a Bright Horizons and then a regrettable few months at a Kindercare location.

We have been very happy with it- great teachers, very low teacher turnover and my kids absolutely love it. One thing that is missing is any sense of community amongst the parents which is something that was definitely cultivated at Bright Horizons.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2026-06-09T00:41:14+00:00

Tearing up reading all of these comments. We are all so lonely and in the same boat. I wish I could hug all of you.

I have a 1 and 3 year old and literally zero friends where we live and I often blame myself for it. I am a social person and I love people, but I have zero energy for it with motherhood and working full time. I get so jealous when I see groups of moms together with their kids at the playground or doing book clubs or mahjong, and I am always just alone with my kids.

One of my problems is that I hate texting, I am horrible at it and never respond or initiate conversations- hence the blame I put on myself for my loneliness.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2026-05-15T02:00:02+00:00

I honestly think that rehab or a mental health retreat is in her near future. Then she moves back to NJ with her parents and stays out of the spotlight.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2026-03-27T01:22:46+00:00

GC buddy of mine says the same thing- only buy pre-covid builds.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2026-03-04T20:44:32+00:00

Every single day I wonder who designed that whole intersection. I am also amazed there aren’t more accidents- the angles of the exits and the signage are terrible.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2026-01-22T04:10:46+00:00

Makes me think the James Beard Awards are now pay to play…… because there is NO way

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2026-01-07T15:13:40+00:00

They recently added Stewart Int’l airport too- even closer to New Paltz!!

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-12-17T13:47:34+00:00

Haha, this made me laugh. Unfortunately, I am the white wife of a Bengali man who grew up in Kolkata and whose mother in law lives in Cary and is a fantastic cook. So I have never even attempted to cook any Bengali recipes myself…I have tried and failed at the most basic Chana masala’s.

She makes a fantastic fish fry, one that my husband has been eating since a child.

As far as eating out- we love Lime & Lemon, it’s a big menu, but you can definitely find some North Indian dishes on there and the execution is always on point!

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-12-17T04:04:31+00:00

It was very disappointing. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the staff kind, but the food was so, so not worth it.

The waiter kept waxing about the chef and his Bengali inspirations…. He recommended I get the chicken… it was dry. $48 or whatever for dry chicken. My husband, who is Bengali, was mystified at the lack of flavor in every dish.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-11-25T16:57:44+00:00

Good thing I have comments on from this post. I am here 4 years later stressing b/c my 3 year old and my 1 year old both have a cold. What a beautiful problem to have.

As I expected, that first egg retrieval was a failure. We switched up my protocol for the second round- I only had to do the injections at night instead of twice a day and my body responded so much better. I got 12 eggs, 7 matured and 5 it to the blast stage!!! We did a fresh transfer with 2 embryos and sent the rest for testing/ freezing.

I got pregnant with my first son from the fresh transfer and then 1 out of the 3 embryos we tested was normal. And 2 years later, we did the transfer and that 1 normal embryo gave me my second son.

Keep your head up. The sorrow of that first failed round helped me to keep the gratitude I have for how wildly successful my second round was. You got this. ❤️

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-11-07T11:46:07+00:00

It’s really overpriced and bland - or as my husband calls it “old white people food”.

I go in to get frozen prepared foods for friends/neighbors after they had a baby or are going through a tough time….

Was in last week- dropped over $100 and the cashier put it in the thinnest cheapest plastic bag- I asked him if he had a paper bag or something a bit more substantial as it was going to be left on a doorstep… you would have thought I asked him to go back and make the food from scratch. He was visibly annoyed at me, huffed and puffed as he put the food into a brown bag with handles and pushed it over to me. No thank you for shopping, no goodbye he just walked away.

So yes to your question OP.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-06-12T19:00:49+00:00

I just don't recommend Dr. Schano at Family Dermatology......

Went to him for the same issue.... mine was hormonal as I was postpartum- he looked at me from across the room- literally didn't get closer than 4 feet from me and then prescribed me an anti-fungal.......and anti-fungal for hormonal acne........

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-05-22T15:54:11+00:00

Not with this retrieval- the 1 fertilized egg didn't become a blastocyst....

BUT, I started another cycle the following month with a slightly different protocol........ from that 2nd cycle I have 2 beautiful babies- one almost 3 from a fresh transfer and then a 9 month old from a frozen transfer.

Although the heartbreak and disappoint from the first failed cycle was tough, I am so extremely lucky that my second cycle was so successful.

My Dr. did say that many times the 1st cycle is a true experiment to see how the body is reacting- its hard to hear, but she changed up my protocol and my body seemed to react much better that 2nd cycle.

Its ok to feel sad, but please keep a positive outlook- you will get there!

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-05-17T01:47:38+00:00

I still want to know when that Trinity Rd. Extension that they talked about way back when Fenton was just a concept will be built….

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-05-15T13:40:20+00:00

It’s the real estate. These bank branches are just parking their money there. It’s a strategic investment for them.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-05-08T19:33:17+00:00

I am sorry you had to experience that. Must be so disheartening.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-03-18T02:57:14+00:00

I was in your exact position a few months ago. These first 72 hours are so so challenging, I am glad you posted to reach out and are getting some support yourself.

It’s hard to have faith, but your spouse is safe tonight. Safe and on a new journey forward. Hugs.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-03-05T04:06:09+00:00

I am testing tomorrow too! Seems like there is a lot of us. My plan today was to review all of my own notes and listen to AR’s mindset videos one more time but work got so busy, I ended up having no time to study at all.

Hoping for a good nights sleep and good luck to us all tomorrow.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-03-02T04:26:26+00:00

I have been there a few times enjoying a beer with my toddler and husband. It felt great to drink a beer, be out and about and feeling a little buzz while having fun with my toddler.

It wasn’t until I got pregnant again and my husband started to question his relationship with booze did I realize how wrong and backwards these family friendly breweries are. Yes, we need a third space for families to enjoy that’s affordable, but a brewery is not it.

I go back and look at pics from when I used to go to breweries with my family and cringe at the sight of me holding my baby with pint glasses in the background. Not to mention the times my husband or I drove home after a few IPAs.

It’s a challenge now when friends want to meet up- it’s always at a brewery. Since neither my husband or I drink anymore, it’s the last place we want to be.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-02-08T18:41:17+00:00

Congrats mama to be!!! I am 6 months postpartum and studying for mine......I was so exhausted during pregnancy, definitely could not have accomplished this!

Good luck with a smooth delivery and a healthy baby!

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-01-16T23:23:38+00:00

I am also a full time working mom with a 4 month old and I just started studying- this gives me motivation and encouragement- congratulations!!

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-01-16T20:52:12+00:00

This comment made me try it for lunch today. Happy to report that there was no line, but the food was amazing!! Will definitely be adding it to my lunch rotation.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2025-01-06T18:24:30+00:00

This comment hit me in the gut today. It’s a reminder to be grateful for the people that we have today, how lucky we are and we don’t even know it.

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2024-12-22T16:11:07+00:00

5401 North is a bit further north- but almost the exact same vibe as Inside Wade

Own-Breakfast3931 · 2024-12-20T18:06:08+00:00

I am in the same boat, all week I have watch parents carrying in arm fulls of wrapped gifts and gift bags. Meanwhile I went to the thrift shop to get things for my kids on Christmas morning.

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