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[ - ] Any decorator moms on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 12:40 PM Flag
[ - ] went to an RE for the first time yesterday. I had a D&C 2 weeks ago. My beta levels came back at 10 and then tested my TSH and it was 3.4. they want me to come back in to retest. could my thryoid be elevated b/c i was pregnant? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Your levels of thyroid hormone do increase while you're pregnant due to higher levels of other circulating hormones. I'm not sure at exactly what point it should decrease back to normal, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] So sick of these newspapers weeping over the loss of revenue and jobs. Reporters and editors think they are public crusaders and should be hands-off when it comes to costs. Go non profit or do something else. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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pardon? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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Are you listening to NPR too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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Excuse me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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I agree. Its curious to see the indignation the industry has towards economics. I am a Realtor and our local newspaper is practically writing a book on how to not use our services -- yet they sound so angry and amazed that the same forces could effect their jobs as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] HF mom here. If you or DH has lost a job in finance seriously consider hedge funds. I am getting cold-called from headhunters constantly. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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offering what? Commissions sales jobs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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operations, fund administration etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:51 PM Flag
[ - ] New mom here - gave fussy 4 week old a pacifier for the first time today before his nap (he took it easily). Do I take it out after he falls asleep or leave it in his mouth. He's had it in his mouth for about 20 mins now - sucking off and on in his sleep. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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my db was good about it - he would let it slip out, but didnt wake from it not being in there any longer. Its how I knoew he was really "asleep". then one day around 3 mo he just refused to take it anymore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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We took it out. If we left it in he would suck on and off throughout his nap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:02 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP! Took db pacifier away cold turkey. He was up 4 hrs last nite screaming. Has skipped his 2nd nap completely (screaming). How long do I let CIO? Do I go in there & soothe him/talk to him after a certain time? i almost feel like it doesn't help. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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at least two days. it should get better either tonight or by tomorrow. as for going in, it depends on the age. over two i'd say go in once, say lovingly but firmly that it's bedtime and he has to go to sleep. otherwise, i'd say not to go in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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6 months..reason we are taking it away is b/c he already considers it a game that we put it in his mouth and he pulls it right out at night over and over x20. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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don't go in. he won't be comforted he'll just be frustrated from it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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i'm realizing that. so if he skips a nap completely and cried the whole time and it's ready to get him up 2 feed him..what do i do if he falls asleep after feeding? (i'm sure he is exhausted). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you put in your chicken marsala? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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Chicken ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:26 PM Flag
[ - ] What is a realistic estimate of the number of spots at TT schools that are open for non-siblings, non-legacy applicants? 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.23.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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less than 50% of actual spots -- sometimes a lot less (Trinity, St. Ann's). Hard to quantify further, as it depends on school and the preference given to sibs/legs/other connected people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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That is just silly. There are way more spots than that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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I think this is more or less accurate--it obviously varies by school, but it's hard to dispute when you know places like St. Ann's had only 3 non-sib/non-leg boys spots last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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np and I think it is the sibs more than the legs who take up space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Have you gone through the process? All of the popular schools had at least 50% of the spots already spoken for this past year. St. Ann's had something like 6 spots for unconnected applicants (out of 60). Many schools have pre-K's, so spots fill up that way as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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define "unconnected" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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I think as far as this thread is concerned, sibs and legacy, as this is what OP specifically stated in her post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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Yes twice. In our class we are the only legacy family. it is 20% siblings and that is it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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that's not nearly as bad as most people belive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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nothing ever is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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maybe not at SS schools which have less siblings, but at co-ed schools siblings are often close to half of the class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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But the coed schools have classes more than twice the size of SS so it is all relative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Allen-Stevenson had fewer than 10 spots this year after sibs and legacies. May be different in other years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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And Packer had fewer than 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Spence could nearly have filled class of 2021 if all sibs and legs were accepted. Varies year to year everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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How many legs and sibs apply is not the point tho' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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np - Next year's K class at Spence is more than half sibs and legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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there is no way you can know or confirm that to anyone here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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I can certainly know it - you can either believe me or not. That's up to you. It happens to be true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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np Yes, it is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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I think Chapin had half siblings/legacies this past year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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close [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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If I have a lot of family at a school (cousins) would that be considered "connected"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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even if family members are on board/lots of kids attend/teacher at school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I don't agree with poster above. I would think this would help to some degree, assuming your dc's application is strong and playdate is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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just curious, as in this position (haven't decided even to apply to this school, but if we do... have 7 cousins who have attended/currently attend, my uncle is on the board and my aunt is a teacher... that's got to make a bit of difference, right?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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yes, that's what is usually meant by connected applicants who are not sibs and legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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so that would likely help in applying? (know nothing about this, have a 1yo and don't even want to THINK about schools at this point, but people have been asking me if I'll be applying there) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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sure, it would help, assuming good ERBs, school report and playdate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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If the school is St Anns how would it factor (as no ERBs, school report) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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St. Ann's requires a school report. They ask that you send ERBs if your dc has taken the test, but your dc would have to do well on the SB St. Ann's administers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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That will only help you turn a wl into an accept. Won't help turn a rj into an accept. Kid has to be qualified. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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well, assuming dc is smart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Comparing Camp Pierce to Camp Hillard - other than location, does anyone know the pros/cons for each? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Pierce has the Pierce Jitney to the Hamptons on Fridays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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It's true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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OMG really? That says a lot... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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that's why I posted it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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and I'm glad you did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Hillard is a uniform camp, which cuts down on the jappy factor a lot. It's a little more "low key" and less competitive in its sports. If your child is a competitive athelete, i would go with Pierce, but other wise I would go with Hillard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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"Cuts down on the jappy factor" at Hilliard? LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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ok, so what exactly is it about the hillard kids at camp that you find jappy? seriously, I don't see it at the bus stop and I didn't see it on visiting day. Some of the westchester moms, definately, but the kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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np: What does uniform camp mean? I assume it must be more than all kids in the camp tshirt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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no, that's what it means. Most of the kids also where the optional camp shorts and use a camp backpack or duffle bag too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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At Pierce, they provide towels. You send 3 bathing suits in before camp starts and they do all the laundering. Pierce has waterworld which the kids love and an indoor pool. I would tour both and ask your DC for their input. I did that with my DC and it has been Pierce ever since. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] I am naming my daughter Mercedes. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Reminds me of License to Drive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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haha me too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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not Porsche? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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^^ after my grandmother, who was Spanish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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HOw about Ivadel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
[ - ] sorry to post about this again, but bf of 6 mo ended it yesterday and i am still in shock. he told me his schedule for the next 2 months(non-stop work travel) is too busy to balance with a serious relationship. this is a sharp contrast to s week before when he told me he wanted to marry me and have kids with me, etc. obviously i know the busy work schedule even if true is a BS reason to end a relationship, and he is just not that into me, but i feel terrible about it. i doubt i will ever hear from him again and the whole thing is so weird. came out of nowhere. things were going great and we seemed to be getting closer and closer. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Sorry, that sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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thanks :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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is it possible he's getting cold feet as opposed to changing his mind? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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he definately could be. i can't imagine he would change his mind overnight, which is what it seemed like [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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that's why i'd think he just scared himself. i'd wait a couple of weeks and then call him and just ask if he wants to reconsider the relationship or get together to talk about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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np: NO! DO NOT DO THAT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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i wouldn't! don't worry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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because its the second time he dumped me. i can't be a doormat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Guys always do that crap when things get too serious. Mark my words 2 weeks max he will be calling and wanting you back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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i hope so because i won't feel like everything he said thus far was so phony. BUT this is the second time he has done this (first time was cold feet it seemed), so i told him it won't happen a third and there is NO CHANCE we will ever get back together again as this is the second time he has done this. so this time, i really think he is done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Oh I am sorry, it isn't worth the effort then. Forget him and move on if you get back with him again you will regret it trust me 1st marriage was like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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i know. i am going to be strong this time!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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His ex-girlfriend, who dumped him, wants him back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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why would you even write that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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did he say this before you slept with him and then bailed after you did? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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no, we dated for 6 months. he said it recently, like a week before he ended it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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married [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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no. hes definately divorced [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Went for a nap with ds at 12:30 - woke up at 2:30 and he is still asleep! Love rainy days, 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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lucky you!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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dd went down for a nap at 1.30 she is still sleeping at 5.30 - she must need it, but a little worried that she will have trouble going to bed later tonight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:43 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a super bright dd who is winding up in gen ed for reasons too lengthy to explain. [Among them, she has a winter birthday so I was not able to apply to privates yet.] Since I don't expect to like the public school she is going to, I am going to apply to 3 privates. (Very high 90s ERBs) Which ones should I look at? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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well, since you've already made up your mind that you're going to dislike your public choice...seriously, do you really expect people to be able to pick three, random privates for you out of a hat? do some research, and then ask for opinions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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OP -- I toured our public and went to an open house. I didn't just "make up my mind" I investigated it and hated it. Happy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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np: wow, you are WAY to defensive lady. If you want some advice, 1st be nicer, 2nd- you have to tell us more about your DD. Sporty, girly girly, shy, outgoing, likes to read? you know, stuff like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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There are girls fitting all those descriptions at all the schools. The old "girly girls to Chapin, outgoing girls to Spence" is a bunch of BS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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are you PS59 mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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me? yes, i'm happy actually. so kind of you to ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Why are you sending dd there then? Just keep her in preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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if you really want private, you need to apply to more. High ERBs are no guarantee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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ITTTTA - apply to at least 5 in case [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Fall birthday here, 98 erbs and thinking of applying to six, looking at 3 co-ed and 3 single sex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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My dd had 99x3 two years ago. I applied to 7 schools. Psd recommended 8. And that was in a slightly less competitive admissions climate. If I were to apply out this year with the same score, I'd apply to 9 (minimum). B, S, C, CSH, MM, NBS, Dalton, HM and maybe Riverdale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Why are you sending her to public K at all? Just stay in preschool and apply to privates from there if you know you are going to hate it. Applying to 3 schools is not a sound strategy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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np: because you risk having to skip K if dc isn't accepted. And if you aren't interested in a ton of schools, the risk is too great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I would agree with that if OP was coming to the public with an open mind. But she already decided she hates it, so it is a bad plan and guarantee dd will have a miserable year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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you could actually leave her in preschool - if she is shut out when you find out in March enroll her in K immediately (they will take her unless its a hot school and I suspect its PS59.) Two people in our general ed did that this year and it worked out great. If your dd is as bright as you say - she will catch up to the others quickly and then go to first with no problem (if she can't cut it - the school will see this and then ask her to repeat K and its fine too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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bombed the OLSAT, eh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:53 PM Flag
[ - ] what boys names do you consider "uber trendy"? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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Milo [ Reply | More
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Aiden [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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where I am that name expired ten minutes ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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jackson [ Reply | More
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rider [ Reply | More
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Jaden, Kaden, Aiden (any spelling variations too), Jackson [ Reply | More
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jack [ Reply | More
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ditto, or Jackson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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i'm not sure if its trendy but jayden is still really common. i hear it more than almost any other boy's name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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and it is SO awful too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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well, yeah. but it also turned out to be my kid's best friend's name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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well, there's no accounting for taste (jk) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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One of my close friends named her son Hayden. Just another variation of Aiden. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Lukas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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that spelling is awful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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sebastian (yuck) [ Reply | More
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anything ending in -er, Brycer, Rider, Hunter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.19.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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Henry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.19.08, 10:11 PM Flag
[ - ] How about a return to traditional names? Walter, Percy, Robert, Stanley, Agnes... 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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I know a 2yo Stanley Arthur.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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sounds OK to me, but then i wanted to name my kids John and Mary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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my brother and SIL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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np. I did name mine John and it really suits him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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my dad is john, brother and nephew (as were granddad and great-granddad)... but I LOVE that name! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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or. kind of like that in dh and my family too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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honestly - my family had great names, and now it is SO hard for me to pick one, because I don't want to name db after a specific person! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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I LOVE Walter and my cousin named her dd Agnes (though it is French) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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My grandmother's name is Mildred - sounds too depressing. And Agnes sounds like an old lady. I'd prefer Inez or Esther. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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I like Inez. Esther is too Agnes, Agatha, old British woman sounding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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I had a recent death in our family my mothers Uncle he had a great life. Anyhow we were talking about some of our family names. I was laughing get this: Ivadel, Mildred, Golda, Gertrude (Gerrty for short) Getty, and last but not least Beatrice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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oh well... my dd is Beatrice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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NOt a big fan, but it may be because my Aunt Beatrice was an evil mean woman. So I had a preconcieved notion on the name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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oh well. my bea is sweet and wonderful (of course she is 2 - plenty of time for her to become evil and mean..;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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LOL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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np: love this name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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^^ it is all the funny names wrapped into one family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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i like beatrice. and gertrude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Gertrude really, I can see Beatrice but Gertrude come on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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trudy is a good nick name for a kid and nobody will fuck with an adult gertrude. (and i'd call beatrice trixie). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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Yeah you may have something there. My crazy NA and AA cousin named her kid Georgie, not Georgia Georgie is her legal name. I can see her now 40 and all tatoo'd witha cigarette and whiskey in a bar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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I like traditional names, but not those ugh! Robert is fine, but Percy reminds me those annoying Thomas trains, and the rest are just too old for a child, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Walt is a cute nn for a little boy imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Not my style. I wish it were because it is the name of my Grandfather who is dying. His middle name is Ashford. Thinking maybe I can use that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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I know a very cute little boy named Ashford, nn Ford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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hmm. I think I like that. I'm just afraid people will think Ashford and Simpson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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Winnie is cute [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Do you think Dorothy will ever make a come back? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Sure. Elmo's goldfish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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haha didn't think of that. I have a Great Aunt with the name and I don't really like it and my cousin is panning on naming her dd that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Thinking about using it as was my grandmother's name, her nn was Dora, but now with the tv show I think I can't do that to my child [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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Huh? If you look at the social security list of most popular names for the last 100 years, the boys names don't vary that much but they are not those names at all. Then the girls names change with the times. Helen, Mary... those were big; then Barbara;... now Eva, Sophie, Emma... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Too ignorant for words. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Second time in two days that I've heard a news item that mentions tourists from Mexico coming to the U.S. to shop. That's gotta be a new low for the U.S. economy. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Isn't the term tourists from Mexico an oxymoron? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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thanks GW! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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If youve ever worked in retail, you would know that many wealthy mexicans come here to shop and have been for a long time. They also almost always use cash. The point is, retailers that trade in areas which benefit from tourist shopping are at an advantage, since our own citizens are not shopping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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Actually I think the point is the very weak dollar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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not when they're talking about someone from Veracruz traveling to Brownsville to shop...story was not about retail, it was about getting caught in the hurricane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Argh. Trying to name this kid is driving me mad. It was so easy to pick a name for ds1, but ds2 is just impossible. DH must have fallen asleep watching Thomas the Tank Engine -- his latest list of names he'll consider includes Thomas, Henry, Edward, and James. He even mentioned Percy the other day. I wish I were joking. 69 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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except for percy those all sound like reasonable names. what names do youprefer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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They are very nice names. I guess I just don't *love* any of them and am annoyed because I feel like DH is phoning it in a bit with those choices. I liked Hugo and Teddy/Theodore. Both strongly nixed by DH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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What's wrong with Theodore (that's on my my list) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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OP: According to DH, if we use Teddy the kid should be named Edward. Honestly, I have no idea what he has against Theodore. Sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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I LOVE Teddy. Edward would be a great homage to Ted Kennedy.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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FWIW, I like Edward better than Theodore, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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I have a Theodore. We go by the Greek nickname Theo (rhymes with Leo.) The German nickname for Theodore is spelled the same, Theo but it is pronounced (tay-oh.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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I have a cousin named Thomas but called Teddy, you could do that (his initials, but still) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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np. I love the name Hugh but dh won't have it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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teddy can be a nickname for edward. how about toby, otto, augustus/gus? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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I like gus a lot, but just know DH won't like that it is one syllable...although somehow James is ok by him... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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so name him augustus or even just august. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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My ds is Hugo. I LOVE the name. He's always the only Hugo too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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OP: Aw. I wish Dh would relent. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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lol. Most of them are good names though. Still love James. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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OP: I agree. James is also my fave of the bunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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Boy names are hard! Picking a name for our daughter was a piece of cake by comparison. There just aren't that many boy names that I like, so finding one that we both like is tough. Plus, all the names that I do like are either an ex-bf's name or already in use in the family or have become super-trendy in the last few years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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You are me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Oh, and the ONE NAME that we like and can agree on is the name of someone who works for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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lol - we actually have a similar problem - our FAVE boys name is Samuel/Sam and it is the name of a colleague of dh's as well as his bosses son's name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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I wouldn't worry about this, esp. since the connection is through DH and the colleague is male. Guys tend to think about this stuff A LOT less than women do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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np. If you both love it I really wouldn't stop you using it. Unless maybe it's a really unusual name that makes it look like you named dc after the guy at work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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ITA - if it is a relatively common name, use it - who knows how long this guy will be working for you anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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we're leaning this way, too. I'm just going to give the guy at work a heads up so he isn't weirded out by it (it's a pretty common name, too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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I wouldn't make more out of it than you need to. I'm sure he won't think you are naming your dc after him. Not sure what you could say to him without it sounding odd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Totally. My boss (for a job I had in college) and his wife named their daughter my name. All I thought was that I was glad they liked me enough that I hadn't turned them off the name! (I also have a fairly common name.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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lol! I have had a similar problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Will you post ds #1's name? It might help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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William. I know -- we didn't exactly break new ground with that one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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I LOVE William! I think James goes well with it, so does Alexander, Edward (nn Teddy or Ward), even Thomas... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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why can't you guys be a little more creative? William? Really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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myob, really! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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OP: See below. Believe me, I'd like to be this time around! William just clicked with us and is a family name as