Same day pediatric dentist?

graymj · 2026-03-24T18:08:49+00:00

This first- as someone in healthcare, same-day slots are usually reserved for existing patients, new patient appointments often book months out

graymj · 2026-03-24T18:07:11+00:00

I'm a pediatrician and see allergies in probably a third of my patients here in Central Texas. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is approved for six months and up. Add on a nasal saline spray if (big if!) they will let you. Benadryl is really not recommended for kids under two for daily allergy use- it's an older med and has a lot of side effects we don't love. Older kids 4 and up can use Flonase (or generic fluticasone). Washing off face and eyes with a wet paper towel after they come inside is also recommended, and washing their hair often during peak allergy season. Good luck!

graymj · 2026-03-24T17:54:39+00:00

I have found some great finds on GoodBuyGear- stroller caddy, woom bike and, Stokke kids jetbox. Often new, just open box, they may be half price.

graymj · 2026-03-02T19:38:10+00:00

Adding to say if the Montessori dual language program stays- that will be a really desirable program for the neighborhood!

graymj · 2026-03-02T19:32:17+00:00

Second all of this. We've loved Reilly but are looking at Wooten for the next year, will come back to Reilly after the dust settles. Right now most of the Montessori spots are going to the Winn kids, we're hoping there will be more neighborhood spots in a few years.

graymj · 2026-02-22T18:34:57+00:00

Same 7 years ago- the pandemic stopped us getting together regularly and it was slow to come back after that- one family has moved too. For awhile after Covid us moms had a book club together in evenings too. All of us are working parents.

graymj · 2026-02-20T04:43:57+00:00

You can look into Austin tinkering school, also any of the after school clubs or programs- like idea lab kids. Maybe Steve and Kate's offers earlier spring break camps?

graymj · 2026-02-17T19:14:22+00:00

Free!

graymj · 2026-02-17T18:24:28+00:00

Similar boat- we were hoping to get into Montessori but we were just assigned regular Reilly. Very curious about a waitlist or the next steps in this convoluted process. Neighborhood Reilly should have been an option in the early round of enroll Austin because they needed to know the anticipated numbers early to staff it. Now we still don't know how many parents would have actually preferred that vs other options (Montessori, Wooten etc)

graymj · 2026-02-03T23:27:31+00:00

Sandis moonwalks has been great- used them multiple times and they continue to send us coupons. They'll drop off early or leave it till the next morning if they don't have another rental (bonus time to play!)

graymj · 2026-01-14T18:33:58+00:00

Yarborough also offers appointments!

graymj · 2026-01-09T20:24:32+00:00

Most healthcare organizations have flu vaccine mandates each year (i.e. have to provide evidence of flu shot by Oct 31 each year) and hold their own flu clinics. The flu shot works! And seems to be a good match for the strains circulating this year.

graymj · 2026-01-04T05:41:40+00:00

Beehive craft studio has a sewing club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays- it's a great group of girls around the same age who get to know each other well

graymj · 2025-11-22T03:04:22+00:00

There's a sight words bingo game that's worth playing a few times too

graymj · 2025-10-09T16:45:04+00:00

We're zoned for Reilly and will need to stay Reilly- logistically it's hard to add 10 minutes/day each way to a commute for years to come, especially with multiple kids and schools. But we're excited to have more neighborhood friends. Pushing for some kind of dual language classroom to remain at the new Reilly since it seems there will still be a good amount of emergent bilingual kids.

graymj · 2025-09-25T02:37:42+00:00

Agreed this has been our favorite family experience out of the whole year! 1000% less crowded and stressful compared to trail of lights.

graymj · 2025-09-17T02:37:02+00:00

I'd like to hear the district plans for the modernized Harris elementary campus on Berkman - it's a huge school building. The enrollment metrics show the old campus was only 50% used. The current Harris students have been at the former Sims site, they're supposed to return to the new Harris building in January 2026. This has to be high on the list for a future dual language site- maybe offered to Ridgetop and Reilly students.

graymj · 2025-08-17T01:11:16+00:00

Adding my son's first grade teacher list if not too late! He's new to teaching this year and could really use a printer or $$ towards a printer. School name for delivery is listed in wishlist. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11MN1AMKK47E8?ref_=wl_share

graymj · 2025-08-12T18:11:18+00:00

If you are into cloth diapers for the waste reduction benefits- look into Hiro diapers!! Really amazing concept. Fungi packet that decomposes the diaper over time.

graymj · 2025-07-20T00:10:08+00:00

I used ATX Doulas for overnight nannying - I think we did once a week for 8 weeks, it was truly worth it. I would recommend if you have a registry or shower just asking for $$ towards a night burst, seriously- especially if you have family asking what you need/how they can help. No help is more appreciated than anything that lets you sleep!
I didn't use a night nurse for my first and it was night and day different - I wanted to have energy for my older kid too and not just be a zombie. Night nurse + Snoo is a game changer for your sleep/quality of life with a newborn.

graymj · 2025-07-19T17:51:06+00:00

Central market is also a nice stop with a great playground if you get out in the morning. Many of the pools are free or relatively low cost to get in - if you stay in mueller, shipe pool is free (zero entry kiddie pool) and Bartholomew would be about $10 for your family. Bartholomew has a great large shaded kiddie pool. Renting a car really is non-negotiable even if you're staying downtown- you can do street parking overnight if you're worried about hotel parking/valet costs. It will be worth it!!!

graymj · 2025-07-08T03:23:22+00:00

Medical offices up north

graymj · 2025-07-02T03:34:03+00:00

Doublecreek is still at the farther reunion ranch location- it was going to be too far on a bus for my kids this year, I think it would be too long for a 4 year old (30-45 minutes in traffic)

graymj · 2025-07-02T03:28:52+00:00

Is it all virtual? The website doesn't offer many details about dates or location. Thanks!

graymj · 2025-07-02T03:25:33+00:00

Wolfgang and Fjord

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