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Hi all! I’m very new to the area, and we’re expecting our first, so I’m looking for OB and hospital recommendations.

A few wants/needs:

Ideally, I’d like a hospital that’s above a Level I/II L&D center.

I need an OB who is comfortable managing and prescribing progesterone throughout pregnancy.

I’m looking for someone who is very patient-centered and supportive of low-intervention births when appropriate, but also comfortable with surgical delivery when medically necessary.

I’m totally open to a C-section if it’s recommended, but ideally I’d like an OB with a lower C-section rate who doesn’t jump straight to surgery and will try other appropriate approaches first.

Would love to hear about your experiences and recommendations! Thanks!

Worst moving experience of my life. Water damage, price gouging, and threats. Full story below.

So we just went through what I can only describe as a nightmare move, and I need to warn as many people as possible.

The night before the move, they tried to push our start time from the agreed schedule to 7am the next morning. Less than 12 hours' notice. No response when we tried to call and sort it out.

Move day comes. They don't show up on time. Apparently they have the wrong number and didn't update me about anything. When I called the office so many times, nobody bothered to correct the number and fix the issue. When they finally arrive, the truck is way too small for the job. We wait TWO MORE HOURS for a replacement truck to arrive. That two-hour wait? We'll come back to that.

The replacement truck was also not big enough. Multiple items had to be left behind. And then we noticed it: the truck was leaking from the top. Everything loaded inside got wet and muddy. I refused to put my TVs and suits in there once I saw the state of it, so those had to stay behind too. We are still unpacking and keep finding more damage. Most of our bedding was soaked. Every box we open is another surprise.

Now here's where it gets truly infuriating.

The original quote was $125 per hour. Fine. But once they swapped out the small truck for the larger one, they said they were sending another person to help. We thought this was to sort out their mess-up. The owner unilaterally raised the rate to $155 per hour. Fine, let's just get it over with.

Towards the end of the unloading, the owner wanted to upcharge even more by adding an extra hour despite the job being done in less. The original agreement was two hours minimum, and they finished in two. He insisted the third man means three hours minimum, even though we didn't ask for the third person. When I disputed that, he changed tactics entirely, and instead of dropping the rate hike, he added the two-hour wait for the replacement truck to the total bill. Bringing it up to somewhere near $800. So we got charged for sitting around waiting for their mistake to be fixed.

The added charges came out to about $500 extra at the end. When I pushed back, the owner threatened to take all the unloaded belongings to a storage facility and hold them there for a fee until we paid up. He threatens his staff to be fired if they unload anything.

Let that sink in. A baby was waiting. My family was sitting there exhausted, just trying to get to a crib, bedding, and basic essentials. And this man is standing there threatening to hold our stuff hostage over a bill he inflated twice in one day.

On top of everything, he collects payment through Zelle and has it sent to other people. Not exactly a confidence inspiring billing setup. Shady practices all over this terrible business.

The owner operates like a bully, and this business has serious red flags all over it. Please do your research before booking any movers and avoid this place entirely. The stress, the damage, and the threats are not worth it.

Be aware people. Google reviews can be fake and inflated. People who post low reviews are being threatened with lawsuits; that itself shows the business ethics.

Still unpacking. Still finding wet items. Would not wish this on anyone.

Northside Social is just a group of people from around The Woodlands who started getting together to meet new people and have people to go out and do things with. Most of us originally showed up not knowing anybody, and over time we've made a really good group of friends.

We've got three chances to come hang out this week:

Wednesday 8/19 - 7:00 PM
🏛️ Toga Trivia at Pluckers
https://www.pluckers.com/news/toga-trivia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cv4doYUVt8opED137

Friday 8/21 - 8:00 PM
🎱 Woody's Hideaway
1128 W Dallas St, Conroe, TX 77301
https://maps.app.goo.gl/w5ea5rJh7R2nLZXJ8

Saturday 8/22 - 9:00 PM
🍻 Kirby Ice House - The Woodlands
1700 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hTjQUB5K4KDqRbiu6

Come to one or come to all three. If you've been looking for some people to hang out with, new people are always welcome.

If you want to get into our WhatsApp group so you can find us when you arrive and keep up with any last-minute changes, start a Reddit chat with me and ask to join the Northside group. I'll send you the invite.

Come find us and hang out.

Where do latinos from venezuela, colombia, rd, pr, etc hang out in this area? Me (M26) and my wife (F24) struggle to find friends with same type of culture... we go to clubs 2-4 times a year cause we rather more chill plans... so if you have any recommendations for bars, activities or latin clubs in this area lmk

Hello! I will be moving to the Woodlands on the 22nd and looking for some form of like-minded community!

I am 35yr old, who loves Kpop(just saw BTS, and have seen SKZ and ateezx3), music and concerts, video games, one piece card game, cooking/baking, reality TV, and love going out to eat and shopping! I am also a preschool teacher as well. I am basically starting life over after an almost 15 year marriage and looking for friends since I'm moving here from 3hr away. I do have a few friends in the area but looking for more! 💜

I have been quoted some crazy prices lately. Let me know if there are any hidden gems around Houston with affordable prices!

This beautiful midcentury desk is part of an online auction in Conroe that ends TONIGHT with local pickup off Crighton Rd. tomorrow Tues., 8/18 and Wed., 8/19. It's currently sitting at 0.00 and it's honestly going to break my heart if it ends up at Goodwill. It's a sturdy boy made of walnut, I believe and my father stained this himself back in the early 60s. It was part of a larger collection that was relocated across the country and I'm now kicking myself for not taking it. Sadly, we didn't have the room in the pod with all of the other things that we needed to move. There are a ton of other lots in the auction as well, but this is the one that will absolutely haunt me.

https://ctbids.com/estate-sale/47000/item/5474461/Mid-century-Modern-Desk-Task-Light

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The Montgomery County Medical Examiner's Office released on Friday the autopsy report for Mara Flávia Araujo, a triathlete who died April 18 during the swim leg of the IRONMAN Texas in The Woodlands.

Looking for a gym near creekside that has childcare?

Did anyone know about this "construction" on 45? Surely there is a better way than closing 4 lanes of the only way to cross Spring Creek without an insane detour. Does anyone know what the project is? I kind of assume it will be multiple weekends.

I’m planning on speaking at the next Woodlands Township meeting about the Flock cameras.

I’ll be honest, I’m pretty rusty when it comes to public speaking and I don’t exactly make a habit of getting up in front of a room full of people. But I feel like the Flock cameras have become enough of a concern for our community that I feel obligated to say something.

I’m not looking to make this a political thing or argue that law enforcement shouldn’t have tools to investigate crime. I just think there are some serious questions about how these cameras are being used, the information they collect, how accurate they are, and what safeguards are actually in place for innocent residents.

I’m planning to bring up my concerns at the meeting, but I’d really appreciate others to show up and support.

You don’t have to be a great public speaker. You don’t need a perfectly prepared speech. If you have concerns about Flock, come say what’s on your mind. The more residents who actually show up and voice their concerns, the harder it is to dismiss this as just one person complaining.

This is simply about extreme surveillance and government overreach.

The next Township meeting is Thursday, August 20 at 6 PM at the Township offices.

If you’ve been concerned about Flock but haven’t said anything, this is a good opportunity to speak up. I’ll be there, and I hope some of you will join me.

Recently moved to Woodlands/Conroe area and starting a job downtown on Monday, so I'm looking at roughly an hour long one way commute every day. Job requires long hours so I'll probably be in the office from around 7 to 7 every day.

Was wondering how many other people just tough it out and make the drive every day, and what that's like on a daily basis? I assume after gas and paying for parking every day it eats into your paycheck more than you'd like.

Alternatively, people have recommended the Woodlands Express. Company will pay for a bus pass, but I don't like not being in control of when I get to work. If anyone has experience with that, I'd like to hear. Thanks.

Mid 20s male looking for a bar in the area where female singles go. Any recommendations