https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 23:34:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1945496 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:44:08 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1945496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: I live and work in Billerica, so I'm not really very helpful with the commute question. My instinct is that you will be going opposite of the city traffic, so if google maps says 45 mins, then I think 45 mins is a fairly accurate estimate. </p> <p>What other towns were you looking into? Burlington, Billerica, Chelmsford, and Westford are all in the area and good options. Or even Wilmington is a nice, little town. Lexington is great, too...a bit more pricey than the others I mentioned, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1945474 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:21:11 +0000 PurplePumps 1945474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: I used to live in Newton just off Route 9 and commuted to North Reading, right near Wilmington. It wasn't bad at all since you're going against traffic most the time. They recently got rid of a lane at the mass pike intersection so getting through there is a bit slow now, but living anywhere in MA, 40-45 minute commute is pretty standard. I think Newton is a great location with a fairly easy commute to anywhere. I've worked in North Andover, North Reading, Tewksbury, and Sudbury while living there and it was always against rush hour traffic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1945376 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:53:24 +0000 mrs. wagon 1945376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: I love my primary care at Dedham Medical Associates... her name is Dr. Gopinath.</p> <p>We are REALLY in the same hood!! You should join the facebook group for the area! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1945374 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:50:21 +0000 bushelandapeck 1945374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: I've only been to Newton a few times to visit friends so I can't say how it would be daily, but if it says 45 mins it will be at least that, it will be an hour to an hour an a half with traffic. I would probably look closer to Wimington if you can. Were there any other towns you found that you liked closet? I could tell you if I've heard anything about them </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1945352 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:31:34 +0000 Adira 1945352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: Oh, I gotcha! I'm not positive of the commute, but I think as long as you stay north of 128, it's not that bad. If you were to move somewhere along Rt. 93, I think the commute would be all highway besides right in and out of Wilmington and in and out of the cit you live in. Salem, NH is only about 30 minutes from Wilmington, depending on where. Manchester, NH is only an additional 15 minutes and then there's a bunch of different places in between.</p> <p>It all probably depends on what you're looking for. It would be cheaper to live in NH. Just in general, the further from Boston, the cheaper it will get. Plus NH doesn't have income or sales tax. But if you like city-life, NH is not really the best place for it! Salem and Manchester both have decent shops and restaurants, but definitely nothing like living closer to Boston! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1945350 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:29:40 +0000 lady grey 1945350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: Cool, I was actually born and raised in western ma but I don't know the Boston area at all! It doesn't help that I've been in Seattle for 15 years!</p> <p>...sorry for stealing this thread a bit....one more question!</p> <p>@bunnylovesbear: @bushelandapeck: do you gals this it would be crazy to live in newton and for DH to commute to Wilmington every day? Google maps says its 45mins drive but would it be worse with traffic? We've found a few housing options in newton and I know its a very family friendly town but don't want DH miserable either...thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1945343 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:23:10 +0000 lady grey 1945343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylovesbear: @bushelandapeck: Thanks for letting me know! I will check out Winchester hosp! </p> <p>@Adira: yes, I've heard its pretty common, but thankfully DH's job is north of the city. We just to figure out which town to live in! If DH works in Wilmingotn, is NH an ok commute, or would that be pretty bad too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1944655 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:55:08 +0000 YogiRunner 1944655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom very exciting! Born and raised in New England and I love it to pieces, hope you do too.<br /> The move went well... still adjusting from city life to a quiet little town, but it's a great community and my dog loves her new yard. :happy: </p> <p>Best of luck with your move and welcome to New England!!! :grin: :heart:</p> <p>ETA: Actually quick question for the Norfolk county bees... I am searching for a new primary care doc. One of the first questions I'll ask is for an authorization form for a fertility specialist even though it's only been 8 mos of TTC (my gyn told me to just wait).. any recco's for a great primary care doc that has helped you with/understands TTC? Looking in the Westwood/Walpole/Medfield area. Thank you! (One of these days I'll be the advice GIVER and not the asker, I promise!) :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1944266 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:39:35 +0000 bushelandapeck 1944266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: exciting! We are super close to Wilmington as well. I delivered at Mass General but know many people who have delivered at Winchester and had good experoences. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1944260 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:36:23 +0000 Adira 1944260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: Neither of us work in Boston, although a lot of people live in NH and commute to Boston. The commute can be dreadful though (or so I've heard)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi/page/2#post-1944199 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 06:12:47 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1944199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Seattlemom: Wilmington is the town right next door to me! Anyways, my Obgyn practice is called Winchester Obgyn, and I see Dr. Druga. He was my doc for my last two pregnancies, and I like him a lot. If you want, send me a pm and I'll give you the phone number. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1944161 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 01:03:42 +0000 lady grey 1944161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bringing this post back up too, as I am about to move to the Boston 'burbs as well! DH just accepted a job in Wilmington MA.</p> <p>@YogiRunner: how did your move go? we'll be there in 4 weeks!</p> <p>@bunnylovesbear: Who is your ob? We're going to be living north of the city so Winchester hospital may be a good place for me. Going to start ttc #2 after we move.</p> <p>@ShootingStar: sounds like you live in the area we will be looking for a house to rent. do you have any favorite towns north of the city? what kind of kids activities do they have in your area? </p> <p>@Adira: tell me about living in NH but only an hour fron bosotn...do you or your DH work in boston? We are looking for a nice town to rent a house in, near wilmington ma... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1929348 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:32:14 +0000 mrs. wagon 1929348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: I used to work for a company called Running the Pack. Not sure if they have service in your area but my current town is not on the services map and I used to walk 2 dogs in my current town...!! Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1929301 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:16:52 +0000 YogiRunner 1929301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey Bostonian Bees! Bumping this thread real quick because we've now moved to the burbs (Norfolk county right on the Middlesex County line) and are in desperate need of a quality dog walker. Kind of a random request, I know, but anyone out there know of a reliable, good-with-crazy-dogs walker in the area?<br /> Thanks much in advance!</p> <p>Hopefully sooner than later I'll also ask for OB and PD suggestions... :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1889076 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 07:50:47 +0000 regberadaisy 1889076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome!! There are tons of MA bees! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1883345 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:48:30 +0000 Purpledaisy 1883345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1883318 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:22:46 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1883318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1883308 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:18:41 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1883308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi and welcome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1883301 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:10:37 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1883301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome! I know there are a lot of folks on here in Boston. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1883291 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:00:30 +0000 Kimberlybee 1883291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boston is one of my favorite cities to visit! Hope you get to meet lots of new mommy friends through HelloBee. Welcome and hello. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1883252 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:16:49 +0000 hellobeeboston 1883252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: another welcome :)</p> <p>I live about 40 min north of Boston and work in the city.... It was tough to transition to the burbs at first but I loved having more space! We have been burb-living for about 5 years now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882945 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:44:52 +0000 whenoceansrise 1882945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome!! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882940 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:43:35 +0000 MapleMoose 1882940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome to HB! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882919 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:27:29 +0000 cheesetomywhine 1882919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome! I live in RI so not sure how far away... maybe about 45 minutes? Enjoy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882894 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:18:15 +0000 mrsjyw 1882894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>welcome and baby dust to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882889 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:17:09 +0000 YogiRunner 1882889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! Looks like I have some neighbors on HB. Love it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882773 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:26:13 +0000 MrsF 1882773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome! We're about 45 minutes south of Boston but I work closer to the city. Good luck TTC! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882734 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:04:05 +0000 cheert16 1882734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome! I live in Essex County but work in Middlesex county! @PurplePumps: I work near you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882681 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:39:55 +0000 autumnlove 1882681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome to HB! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boston-newbie-saying-hi#post-1882677 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:38:22 +0000 AngelicOne 1882677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello &amp; welcome! </p>