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[ - ] moms who had number 2--conceived number 2--at 38 or older, tell me I'm not nuts for waiting. Just not quite ready yet at 37 but feeling the pressure. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.23.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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Do you think you'll be ready within 6 mos? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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planning to try in the spring, like March/April (I will be very newly 38 then) for a whole bunch of reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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Will you be okay if it's not a linear process? In other words, you might not conceive right away. Or once you conceive, you could miscarry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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It was not a linear process last time--had 2 m/cs before we realized I had a clotting problem, but once fixed easy easy pg. I got pg. 1x all three times, but lost a year due to m/cs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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The clotting problem would make me nervous about waiting. That said, I am totally ignorant about it. If you think the approach you used last time will work just fine, then it wouldn't be a factor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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yeah--that's what OB said. We know what it is, so no big deal. It's not something that gets worse over time or anything like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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If you are sure you want one why not ttc sooner than later. I had much more trouble at 36 than 33. Also tried to plan it perfectly buit that didn't work out too well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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a lot of reasons. moving abroad for a year, I have some issues which mean I would feel more comfortable doing it here where I had #1. Also I think DH and I are not quite recovered enough from #1 to do it right now. I know a lot of people who did it fast b/c of age and their marriages collapsed under the weight of 2 under 3 or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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makes sense. I just tried ot plan mine since we also weren't ready and had other stuff going on and it took longer than expected to get pg and I was pretty down from that. happy now since pg though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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I conceived my first at 35, my 2d at 39. both times it took about two months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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about the same for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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i'm in your shoes. my 1st just turned 1 and i'll be 38 in the fall. i don't feel ready yet to have another db, but am a little worried i'll have trouble. btw, i had no trouble conceiving my 1st db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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yeah, this is me, basically. it's very hard to think about it clearly. also seems wrong to rush into it if we're not ready. are you thinking about doing it sometime next year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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i know it sucks not having time on our side. honestly, i've been avoiding the whole issue. i don't think i'm fully used to having the 1, although i love her dearly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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this is me too. considering starting sooner than we planned now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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This is me exactly! Want to wait until early next year-don't feel ready yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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I had my 1st dc at 39 and the 2nd at 42. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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had 1st at 38 (got pg first try, no issues) and expecting no. 2 in 3 weeks -- after 2 miscarriages and a referral to a fertility doctor. I thought because I had such an easy time at age 37 (getting pregnant) that it would still be OK. Definitely felt the effect of time, but if you're not ready, you're not ready! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Would you be okay to have just one? Or to have to resort to various fertility methods? I had #1 at 37 this year and will definitely wait, but I'm actually okay if we only have one child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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np: this was me too. i had #1 at 36, adn didn't start trying until he wasin preschool. But i was OK with one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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I had my first child at 40 and my second at 43. No IVF or fertility treatments. And worked fulltime through both pregnancies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I got pg quite by accident at 44. My third -- don't worry too much because worrying has an effect too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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had dc #1 at 33 and waited until I was almost 39 to try for #2. will have a 6-year difference in age with dcs, but I just wasn't ready prior to that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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My mom had me at 38 and my sister at 39, no problem. That said, DH and I are TTC at 33, and I'm becoming very stressed. You definitely never know if you'll have problems, so if you are married and financially stable, I'd just start at least casually trying now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Don't try casually if you're not ready. It could very easily happen on the first try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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I'm in the same situation as you. I'm 37 with a 3 year old. I really want another, but my husband isn't sure yet, so I have to wait it out I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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I had #1 at 38 and didn't try for #2 until 2yrs later. It took 8mos(#1 took several YEARS) but no problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:34 AM Flag
[ - ] any interior decorator moms on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:04 AM Flag
[ - ] I talking my ds (3 yo) for his eval. tomorrow. don't know what to expect anyone been through one of these. dh and I are trying not to be nervous. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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evaluation for what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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op- a team evaluation to see if they can find a problem. he had a difficult time in preschool and teacher recommed it. he's been great all summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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i once sat in on an evaluation. it's really great. they are patient and so knowledgeable. just watching it will give you so many ideas on how to better deal with your kids. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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I just worry b/c ds is young and doesn't always want to talk to stangers. He talks nonstop at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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talk to them and see what they say. they have a lot of experience and a lot of insight. and it's free so even if it's not very helpful, you tried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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yea that's how we have to look at thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Want to buy crocs for dd. She is currently a toddler size 7 and seems to be about to grow out of that size. Should I be getting her a 8/9 or 6/7 in crocs? Unsure if they run true to size to big or small. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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try them on her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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she will not be with me at the store or ordering online - but thatnks fo rthe terrific advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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np and lol at this. I'd buy the bigger ones. Summer is almost over and that way she can wear them next spring summer too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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thanks - I was htinking the same. Just figured if they ran big I'd get the smaller ones so she would not be fallin all over the place trying to walk in them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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sorry, but that is the best way to know how they fit - everyones feet are different. Buy the bigger ones but know they might be too big for this summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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np: crocs "a little too big" are really tough to walk in. I wouldn't do that to a little one. (Well, I wouldn't do it again...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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or - I agree (but since she's not sure what size her dd is, she should opt for the ones they can at least wear in the future). OP - why don't your measure your dc's foot and take that with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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I can supply crocs from the chinese crocs factory. please visit my website : http://shop33539296.taobao.com/ and http://yomao.com/album/146496/ choose best for your baby. C6 /C7 /C8 /C9 . My email: kabi0214@yahoo.com.cn 008613723708944 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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go smaller - 6/7 for sure!!!!!!!!! they run huge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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^^^oops - my 7 1/2-8 footed son is still in his 6/7 crocs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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Thanks you - this is exactly what I was looking for! I was thinking this would be the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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DD trips in hers a lot and sil told me they were banned from her dd's school in LA for that reason (still debating whether I believe that). Anyone heard of this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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I'm not surprised about that. They are very clumsy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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I find Crocs run large, so I'd err on the smaller side if you want them for this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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I can supply crocs from the chinese crocs factory. please visit my website : http://shop33539296.taobao.com/ and http://yomao.com/album/146496/ choose best for your baby. C6 /C7 /C8 /C9 . My email: kabi0214@yahoo.com.cn 008613723708944 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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totally dangerous- haven't you read all the reports? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Getting a divorce. DH fam gave us $100k for the downpayment on our house. Am I entitled to that? 54 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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did you buy a home with it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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are there kids involed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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1 ds, yes, we used it toward a home that we must sell now (in NY) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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you split profits on home sale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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dh claims we must give back the $ to his fam and split profits on the rest. Does he have a case legally? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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Was the $ given as a loan? any papers signed with family? are they asking for it back? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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yes, the want it back. They claimed it was a loan for thier tax purposes, but I never signed anything involving a loan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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I know, but he was abusive and his fam covered up the fact that he is bipolar, so I really dont care about them at this point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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we have a baby, I will deal with them for the rest of my life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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you will if you choose to (some divorces end most contact with in-laws, it sounds like you're very bitter with them so I figured you would be the same) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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not necessarily. they can see your dc during the times that your ex has custody. besides, this is just one more reason to give them the $$. they will make your life miserable if you don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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have you been paying them back? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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does he have siblings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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yes, one brother who has been living off the fam for 20 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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he may have. I never knew about a loan until now. ANything is possible with that fam [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Abusive and bipolar are two very different things. Signed, bipolar mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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you are me- actually separated now from dh- also bipolar- very difficult- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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I am an atty- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:59 AM Flag
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it will not ease relations- you are talking about people who held back info re: serious mental illness- if there are no documents, they have nothing to stand on- keep the $$, help make a new life for you and your dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:00 AM Flag
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Offer to pay the gift tax for them to make it a gift. The first $24K would be tax free (assuming 2 of them made you the gift). Then pay the tax on the balance yourself. Maybe they will go for that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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he probably doesn't. but i'm not a lawyer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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you know that his family is only trying to hurt you by taking 50K from you. does he honestly expect you to believe that they are going to take his half, too? give them the $$, you are better off without the lot of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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I know, but I need the $ for a dp on someplace to live with ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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i know, believe me, i am not one of those people who underestimate the importance of $$, I am just saying that really, $50,000 is better spent getting these people permanently out of your life while you rent or move in with your family temporarily. i know it doesn't sound great, but you will have your half of whatever $$ is left after you sell your house. please listen to me, i know what i'm talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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btdt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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not divorced, but am caring for my ailing mil. anytime my sil offers to help financially, we hear about it forever and ever. it is just easier to take it on ourselves and deal with the financial issues it causes. i am sure that this will be true for you tenfold. these people want to hurt you, even if it means doing something that could harm their grandchild. i'm sorry and wish you luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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honestly, just give them the $$ after you sell the house. this way you can be rid of them. they are wretched for wanting $$ back and you know they are only doing it to hurt you. i am sorry for you're having to go through this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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I'm not so sure that they are "wretched" for wanting the money back. If I had a son, and gave him and his wife that much money for a downpayment I'm not sure how I would feel about her keeping it (if they were to divorce). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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what does your lawyer say? please tell me that you have one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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the lawyer says I am entitled to half, but the fam "could have an argument there" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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what do you mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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or: that's what i thought at first but, from a lawyer's perspective, it is true that we (or at least I) try to give clients an indication of counter-arguments, particularly if it means the merits of my client's position wouldn't be a slam dunk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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okay, so what about custody? He doesnt have a shot, right, being that he is diagnosed bipolar and was hospitalized 13 years ago? Yes, I have just found all of this out in recent weeks. Lovely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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because of the general bias re bipolar, i don't think he has a shot. 13 years is a long time, though. even still, it was probably you propping him up all those years you were together. that is typical with bipolars. does he take his meds consistently? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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He stopped taking his meds apparentley, which led to a recent episode characterized by paranoia and severe verbal abuse. Even on his meds, not so stable (4 jobs in 7 years, etc) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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4 jobs in 7 years is not uncommon these days. Can you demonstrate that he was fired for being unreliable, violent, etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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A bipolar diagnosis will not prevent him from getting custody. Particularly if he has not been disabled by his condition for a long time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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decide if you're willing to deal with hassle. are there other issues? i assume he is not seeking custody, but he could (it would be a loser) and that would be a hassle. how badly do you need the money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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he wont go for custody b/c he would lose, but I need the $ b/c dh will only have to pay $150 in child support [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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then i would pursue the down payment. you have to think about you and the dcs now. don't talk about it at all with dh or with his family, via e-mail or otherwise. if they ask, simply tell them you can't talk about it per your lawyer's advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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that's so sad. i'm sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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legally, if there's no paperwork, they are not going to get the money back and if the money was put into the house in joint name, then ex does not get it for himself. i've known 2 people to get divorced w similar situations and it was the wife's family who had given the money and the exh still got half the proceeds from the house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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that is good news. Thanks...and when my ds gets married, Im not giving any $. Lesson learned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I totally disagree with the comments you should return the money to improve relations with inlaws. BTDT with problem inlaws and it won't help to return the money. If there were no loan papers signed then consider it a gift, and they can't force you to pay the 50k. GL with all. (BTW I am not an attorney but do have wealthy dh and I am totally familiar with "co-mingled" vs separate inherited $$. Without the paperwork, and given your dh co-mingled the money from his family with joint money (and with your combined asset) they have little to defend their position. The main point though is if you give in on this they will think you are some kind of pushover and they will continue to take advantage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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Depends on your divorce agreement. But if was a bona fide gift and not a conditional loan, you can probably keep it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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i would def not give it back. Your first priority is your ds, not some deceiving il. Plus do you really think that the relationship will magically get better because you gave them the money. highly doubt it. plus maybe your dh put them up to it, that way him and his parents could keep the money plus his part, which i doubt he would ever give back, and you end up with less money. no way. i wouldnt even think about it twice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:28 PM Flag
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It won't help your relationship with them, probably. He can barely help you at all financially. You need the money. Legally, you've got a much much stronger case than they do. So keep the money. I'd only give up the money in exchange for soemthing else I wanted from him/them. Sorry you're going through this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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I can understand why they kept truth from you, although of course, it was wrong. They have one kid who can't leave home; this was a way to help the other kid succeed. And they could have rationalized that it was in the past. And they could have rationalized that it was not their place to tell you, but his, and they didn't want to get between you and him. And I can understand why they might want the money back - it was for him, not for you, and why would they give you so much money? If there wasn't a child, I wouldn't think they were wrong for wanting the money back. But since there is a child, he has a responsibility. And since he can't fulfill his responsibility, and they held back information that has put you in this positiion, they have a responsibility. In other words, they may indeed be evil, but I can't say that based on this information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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Did they give you the money before or after you were married? Was it a gift or a loan? Was it a gift to both of you, or just him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 07:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you look like/have same style as your friends (mom and non-moms)? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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i no longer have any friends. signed, bitter mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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sad, because of your bitter nature? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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no, i think it happened before. i'm a little angry/bitter over some things recently and i realized i had no friends to stop talking to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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OP. Is this a joke? How about acquaintances then? Everyone has tons of those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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no, not a joke. i have a lot of acquaintances. i think i was just so busy with work and dcs that i really hadn't kept up with any friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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OP. Actually I have no "real" friends either. I too have been so busy with work and DCs. I've had many friends dump me over the years because I was unable to prioritize and reciprocate as a friend. Sad, but true. But I really like my mom acquaintances. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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i don't think i dumped anyone or got dumped by anyone. i think we all just drifted apart. and i know i don't have the happiness in me right now to be a friend with anyone. but yeah, i do like my acquaintances/neighbors, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:13 AM Flag
[ - ] How long after your Csection did you conceive? Did you have another Csection or a VBAC? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.23.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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took over a year and a half to conceive. ended up miscarrying. but my doctor said he'd try a vbac. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:50 AM Flag
[ - ] My ds is 3.6 yo. Looking for a monthly publication that he gets in the mail with puzzles, matching games etc....any suggestions greatly appreciated - thanks 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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National Geographic kids Jr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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we subscribed to that but don't like it. it's very commercially oriented, with lots of marketing for movies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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the magazine 'cricket' i think is for that age group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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^^^or maybe 'ladybug'. check their web site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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for that age group its babybug, which is great but doesn't have puzzles or games. just stuff to read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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we get lady bug and most of it coudl be read to a 3.5 yo,,usually a song with sheet music and a game,,,not typically puzzles,e tc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Highlights just came out with a mag High Five for younger kids-- I subscribed for my 2.8 yo but haven't seen it yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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Yes - I just looked into that and will subscribe as well - looks good though :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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Try: Your Big Back Yard or Ranger Rick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Dalton or St. Ann's? Commute is similar distance. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.23.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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never heard of St. Ann's and I think Dalton is over rated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Oh honey. Unless you are a celeb or loaded beynod belief, the odds of getting into either one is slim to none [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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These were our top two choices, DS is going to Dalton. We would have done either, but I think Dalton is much more standardized while being progressive, also stronger in science and actually promotes some sports (st. ann's really doesn't) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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and had your child been accepted at St.A's.... you'd be giving a different answer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Yes. We ended up at Dalton because we made it our FC and did so because of these reasons. The pros on the side of St. Ann's is it is more eclectic and had potential to be an even better place for a creative DC, but we are more conservative as parents and felt better with the "sure thing" and DS's interest in science. Another pro for St. Ann's is for younger sibs-they start at 3yo if that is important to you; Dalton doesn't start until K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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OP: Thank you for the great feedback! How is the academics? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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Both Dalton and St. Ann's are pretty rigorous as DCs get older [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I have heard Saint Ann's is rather weak in math and science [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Just moved into house and DH and his family are freaking about the stairs. They put in gates and all, but how long do you really need them? DS is 16mos. If you have stairs, when did you stop using gates? My cats and older dd aren't enjoying them!! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Just watch ds when upstairs - at 16mos he should be getting a hold of it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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my ds is almost 3. we still have them. better safe then sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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we moved into our house when my twins were 26mos, and we didn't put in any of our gates on the stairs. but, they did get a lot of practice time with us from 18-24 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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I stopped using gates once it was obvious that dd was Ok going up and down on her own. Obviously, that is different for every kid. We didn't have them on all stairs though since cat could not get past them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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We used gates in our old house (curved staircase) w/ DS. When we moved into our new home DD was about 18 months and we just didn't put any gates up at all--three floors, wood stairs. Never been a problem. They both learned to negotiate them very quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:24 PM Flag
[ - ] i didn't need my nanny full time anymore and had offered her a part time summer job. she declined and said she had gotten an internship somewhere. now i found out that she's been looking for a childcare job. i guess she didn't want to work for me anymore, at least not the hours i was offering. i wish she would've just told me. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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So many nannies are like this. Want to avoid confrontation. Many "relatives die" or nannies just don't show up one day when they want to quit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Why? Some people have a hard time with the truth. The end result was the same anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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b/c i just met her sister who told me she's still looking for a job and do i know of anything and i had no idea what to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:43 AM Flag
[ - ] how long would you let your 4 mo old go without eating? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I never let my 4 mos old go twithout eating, refrase the question [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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how long between meals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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my 4 mos old was only on bottles until 6 mos. probably every 3 hours or so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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IME unless sick, mine rarely went more than 3-4 hours without indicating hunger at that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:50 AM Flag
[ - ] i lost it with dcs today. screamed and spanked them both on the way home from camp. i'm so annoyed at myself. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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that sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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it happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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thanks. i know it's not the end of the world, just wished i had kept my cool a little longer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:43 AM Flag
[ - ] need a double stroller for the city. Anyone have the Graco Tour Duo? Are you happy with it? Other recs? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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i have the graco side by side stroller. i think it's the duo glider or the duo rider. (one is the front/back the other is the side by side. i can never remember). i like it. great baskets, pushes reasonably well. it does what it needs to do and isn't expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Thanks - it's the front/back style that I need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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i've heard from people who have the graco front/back that they like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Great - I am not crazy about the Phil and Teds (style and price) so I am looking for options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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