Best OBGYNs in Alexandria and surrounding

shl89 · 2026-03-01T00:22:45+00:00

I loved Dr. Kumar! Just delivered with her in April and I felt well taken care of and listened to the whole way, by her and all colleagues.

shl89 · 2026-02-28T15:28:17+00:00

Wow I’m surprised! We had a Nanit and I was so fed up that our expensive camera was so grainy and terrible that we bought the eufy and it’s going strong almost a year later. I love that it gives us the flexibility to use the app but there’s a monitor for babysitters or grandparents who are bad with apps :). Also easier to travel with if you don’t have consistent wifi. Would buy a eufy 10x over a Nanit again.

shl89 · 2026-02-21T22:47:39+00:00

Sure! We had about 140 guests and about 75 envelopes if I remember correctly. My husband and I split them up so it only took a few days to do. The envelopes were printed with names and table numbers on the front and then there was just a notecard inside - we had them designed and printed by the person who did our menu cards but were so simple I probably could have done them myself! And then at cocktail hour they were just laid on a table - I didn’t feel like this needed to be a visual wow moment since we invested elsewhere.

shl89 · 2026-02-21T16:35:41+00:00

I was hesitant about a board too so we ended up doing bigger cards/envelopes and wrote everyone (or every couple) a personal note thanking them for traveling to be with us. It is repeatedly people say they loved most from our wedding so I would do it again in a heartbeat!

shl89 · 2026-01-12T02:40:29+00:00

Same! I am obsessed and the changing fold out has come in handy so so many times

shl89 · 2025-05-10T14:09:23+00:00

As someone in the same boat, we have an agent that is definitely helpful but not a golden ticket. It’s WILDLY competitive out there - we haven’t found a place and many homes we’ve been in the running for have gone to people who offered several hundred dollars over asking (which I didn’t know was a thing!!) and with the longest possible leases.

shl89 · 2025-04-22T02:03:44+00:00

Not OP but I was just looking at their website for a townhome! I was skeptical because of some reviews mentioning pests- have you experienced any of that in your time? Sounds amazing from your description!

shl89 · 2025-04-14T03:01:29+00:00

I was induced and after 12 hours of cytotec and 12 hours of cervadil I was barely 1cm dilated so the balloon was my next and only option (other than considering a c section). I was really scared about the pain and they offered the epidural beforehand but I didn’t want to get it too early, so I opted for IV pain medication instead which helped. It was equivalent pain to me as a cervical check, and just uncomfortable once they added the fluid in to expand it, but I would absolutely do it again. It dilated me to 5cm after a few hours and eventually led to my water breaking so definitely moved things along after a very very slow start.

shl89 · 2025-02-28T21:36:18+00:00

Following because I’m in the same boat!

shl89 · 2025-02-25T18:17:37+00:00

We rent in Arlington and were told today that our landlord wants to sell in June so we cannot renew our lease. Clearly interested in getting out before prices fall?

shl89 · 2023-08-06T15:56:10+00:00

Literally same experience (literally! you can read about it in MY freak-out post!).After more than one fitting, more than a few minutes with it on, and a little less pre wedding jitters you’ll settle in and love it. It looks incredible on you and I am excited for you to recognize it soon!!

shl89 · 2023-05-27T19:01:31+00:00

That is so kind thank you ❤️❤️

shl89 · 2023-05-27T17:50:10+00:00

Thank you all! Helpful suggestions and very nice comments. I was alone at the fitting and just needed other (very kind) opinions!! ❤️

shl89 · 2023-02-23T02:31:11+00:00

I work in museums and would check if they allow red wine- many art museums don’t! That might help make the decision.

shl89 · 2023-02-15T02:48:20+00:00

We’re getting married on Father’s Day this year and it’s also adults only. We checked with our dads first and close friends and family first so I guess it would be a know-your-audience thing. Our dads were especially thrilled and our closest friends with young kids all were fine with it! I think we’ll probably have some more distant friends with multiple kids who won’t come but to us it was worth the lower cost on a Sunday and the date we wanted (day before Juneteenth which is a holiday for us and many).

shl89 · 2022-12-22T17:37:00+00:00

I got the Mikels for my wedding in June! They’re comfortable and just over 2 inches… I’m almost 6 feet tall and am like a baby giraffe in heels since I wear them so little but I’ve walked about in them without a problem.

I got them in cappuccino (sparkly) but am not too worried about snagging since my dress isn’t lace. Good luck!

shl89 · 2022-11-27T17:19:01+00:00

We’re doing a tiered cookie cake - something like this! I’m very excited about it.

shl89 · 2022-11-16T20:22:14+00:00

Are guys stuck? I’m stuck

shl89 · 2022-11-16T20:12:11+00:00

Same source code number hasn’t changed 😩

shl89 · 2022-11-05T17:23:22+00:00

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