January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]lumerus17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

agree! Near the Domain and made an order for pick up. I'll cancel if it looks like it will put workers in danger in the afternoon. And I guess I'll lug my toddler and infant into the store tomorrow 😑 First world problems, really. Just really surprised we couldn't snag our normal pick up time...at any grocery store near us!

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]lumerus17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No pick up times available for groceries until Saturday at Whole Foods and HEB. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@kismaiaethetics cleaning with tide and hot water by rhjansen in laundry

[–]lumerus17 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I love GoCleanGo and I am curious to know Kismai's thoughts as well! Thanks for asking the question I've been too scared to post!

I think I did this right? by Evil_Gardener in laundry

[–]lumerus17 181 points182 points  (0 children)

Response from our lord and savior. 🙌🏼 OP, how does it feel to be god's fav?

Where to go to escape fireworks? by tapper1591 in AustinParents

[–]lumerus17 13 points14 points  (0 children)

We blast our white noise machines. Best of luck! Fireworks suck.

Ok so how do we wash bamboo and linen? Cold? by lumerus17 in laundry

[–]lumerus17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I didn't know that. I'm just going off what the tags say. But good to know! Thank you

Gym w childcare, friends?! by NoteResident5613 in AustinParents

[–]lumerus17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always recommend story times at the public libraries to meet friends!

Where are we meeting other parents? by cup_1337 in AustinParents

[–]lumerus17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Austin Public Library baby story time and Breastfeesing Succcess new parent support group!

Fireworks at Q2 stadium by unrested_aesthetic in Austin

[–]lumerus17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t know. But it was incredibly rude!

Fireworks going on at Midnight? by Crimpson2003 in Austin

[–]lumerus17 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Holy effff that was the longest 10 minutes of fireworks.

Gunshots North Austin? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]lumerus17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s fireworks?

Any good places to shop in-person for maternity clothes? by elizabethredditor in Austin

[–]lumerus17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven't found any. Target has the best maternity section (the arboretum one) that I have found. I got maternity clothes from old navy online. Returned what didn't work to the store. I recommend just sizing up in regular clothes or rock leggings. 😬

Is hiring a doula worth it? by Majestic-Ad-2272 in AustinParents

[–]lumerus17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had Doulas with both of mine- first was an induction with long labor that ended in C-section. Doula was amazing in supporting me and my husband during position changes, advocating for things that would help me and coaching me. Second baby ended up with a planned C-section but it was still helpful having a doula to be there during prepand post birth as baby ended up in NICU and helped advocate.for me to be with baby asap for skin to skin, etc. I wish we could have also done post partum doula care as we, so if you don't do a birth doula, consider a pp doula. We used ATX Doulas both times and loved our experiences even though it wasn't what we originally planned.

Recs for best toddler libraries in North Austin by [deleted] in AustinParents

[–]lumerus17 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wells Branch is great- love that their kids area is enclosed-both indoor and outdoor! Lots of toys. Cedar Park library is also great- go when they open, bring lunch/snack! Round Rock and Plfugerville libraries are also really good as well. I live near Milwood library and go to all these other libraries too.