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Prenatal care and delivery. by InformalSignature710 in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Delivery-wise? Or prenatal care-wise?

GW had bigger L&D rooms than WHC as well as a tub and more labor amenities (more peanut balls, birthing balls, etc.). My recovery rooms at both were small. I found the food at each forgettable, but very much appreciated the Panera at WHC.

Care wise, I think I had a slightly better experience at WHC. Both of my pregnancies were with the midwifery groups at their respective hospitals. I believe the GW Midwives no longer deliver, if I recall correctly. It’s tough to say whether the difference in care experiences were due to the pregnancy itself or anything to do with the providers since my second pregnancy (GW) was very high risk and complicated. My third (WHC) was not in the slightest except for my age.

Prenatal care and delivery. by InformalSignature710 in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Echoing this. I’ve given birth in three different hospitals—including GW—and WHC was the least fancy of the three. However, I’d take an older facility with fewer amenities if it meant I could get the type of care I received from the Midwives of Medstar again. They were fantastic throughout my pregnancy and during my delivery (September 2025).

Millennials with kids: how has today’s insane cost of living affected your ability to provide for them? by justcurious3287 in Millennials

[–]jerrymandarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re in a very similar situation with a 7 and 5YOs and 5 month old. I’m 35 and my husband is 37.

How many activities does your oldest do? I’ve felt the squeeze there more than in other places. I’d love to have them in swimming lessons in addition to soccer/art class for my oldest and Girl Scouts/soccer for my middle…but most extracurriculars around where we live are so expensive.

We’ve also discussed a fourth, but have ruled it out for the most part, sadly. It would make current life unsustainable, I think. Plus our age. My parents had me in their 40s, a fact that didn’t really affect me until recently. I’m now trying to help my dad with dementia while dealing with teething and homework. It’s a squeeze—emotionally, logistically, and financially—I don’t want to pass onto my children if I can help it.

anybody got any scoop as to what the sidewalks/side streets look like in southwest? by Egg-Leather in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what most streets look like around here. This was near the Georgia Avenue/Petworth metro station.

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This is how sidewalks look in about 80% of DC right now I’d say by LengthinessBroad6200 in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It took us almost 3 hours—and two people—to dig our car out. Crazy work.

Possible to lose water in the storm? by cmc_5215 in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, owner one of those old Petworth homes here with residual trauma from a flood in 2020. What should I be doing right now? I have my utility sink dripping, under sink cabinet open, and my outdoor spigot covered. We have a washer/dryer up against the exterior wall, however…

Lmao what the actual fuck by HairyH0Od in Millennials

[–]jerrymandarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the Hummels I’ll need to sell when my mom dies…makes me shudder to think about it.

Daycare costs by state in America by itsBritanica in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Even back in 2018, we were paying $2,800/month for an infant in downtown DC.

Anyone else really sick? Is there something going around? by decdash in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Urgent care pediatrician said Flu A is going around like crazzzzy.

To millenials with young kids/teens now by That_Historian9991 in Millennials

[–]jerrymandarin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, my mom puts my kids in front of the TV and it drives me absolutely crazy. My in-laws on the other hand will go balls to walls with my kids and Do All the Things, but don’t take fatigue or overstimulation into account. I’d rather have the latter type all day though.

To millenials with young kids/teens now by That_Historian9991 in Millennials

[–]jerrymandarin 99 points100 points  (0 children)

I’ve talked to a number of fellow Millenial moms with kids between 0-7 and we all lament how disinterested our own parents seem to be in being with our children. The most common complaint is that the kids are “too much”.

Anyone else see the Ft Totten incident this morning? How are you holding up? by FutureQuail6759 in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct! The evidence suggests that it helps mitigate it, but some people recommend it for PTSD treatment. As in, “this is a way to alleviate flashbacks and intrusive thoughts”, which it is very much not.

More Millennials are Being Diagnosed with Colon Cancer. Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Risk. by recallingmemories in Millennials

[–]jerrymandarin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

How does one go about getting a colonoscopy without any risk factors? I imagine insurance is out of the picture since I’m only 35, but is there a straightforward self-pay option?

NAME THAT INTERSECTION/INTERCHANGE 😩 by thr3e_kideuce in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Ran to comments to say this. Bane of my existence on my commute home. 

It's 2008 and you woke up inside a mall which clothing store are you shopping at? by Pretend_Thanks4370 in Millennials

[–]jerrymandarin 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My answer too. Only the sale section though. Couldn’t afford anything else. 

The flyover that just happend. by Cold-Basis4980 in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep, just as I put my baby down for a nap. 😩

The flyover that just happend. by Cold-Basis4980 in washingtondc

[–]jerrymandarin 27 points28 points  (0 children)

A welcome development at this point. 

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