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[ - ] has anyone ever taken ovidrel when trying to get pregnant? did it work? were you on clomid as well? please share your experiences. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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i was on clomid with #1. it worked [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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how many mg? what was the reason? i got pregnant wtih # 1 on clomid at 50mg, just tried for #2 with 50 mg and miscarried. would you try 100mg or stay on the 50? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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I tried for 9 mos. following a mc (we got pregnant quickly the first time), with no luck. On the 10th month used clomid 50 mg and ovidrel shot to induce ovulation. Am now pregnant! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Found 3 month old DD in her swaddle on her tummy in her crib after her morning nap. Can I put her to sleep on her tummy? I assume I have to stop swaddling her? Any advice appreciated. TIA. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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humm...not sure, i would see if it happend again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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How's her neck strength? Some babies are just tummy sleepers, no matter what they say. I'd keep an eye on her for a while and see if she does it again. If she's going to be rolling I'd stop swaddling since her arms help her keep her head up, but if it's just a fluke I wouldn't give it up yet. I love swaddling! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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thanks - i just tried putting her in a sleep sack and that was a total disaster, so I am going to put her back down in swaddle and watch over the next few days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Matthew Broderick really having an affair? 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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yes. we were trying to be discreet at first, but now we're really falling in love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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wow, so funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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I find him talentless and feeble. And if he did have an affair that looks bad for the rest of us 40-somethings as SJP is smokin hot (body wise at least). Free paper at the Subway stop said he had an affair with a 24 year old youth counselor- red head- UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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SJP is over-rated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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She seems nice but I just can't trust a woman that needs to wear heels all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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this is off-topic - but everytime i turn around i think i see her - but it's some tiny 20/30 something with long hair, heels in a cute outfit - does anyone else spot the sjp look alikes everywhere these days? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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everyone is trying to look like her, rather [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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I think everyone is trying to look like Victoria Beckham, with that wacky haircut that looks like the stylist was drunk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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maybe - but no reason for him to cheat on his wife. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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she is dog- ugly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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again - doesn't make it ok for him to cheat... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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She's not my type but c'mon... she's 43 years old and looks damn good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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breast implants and anorexia, always a flattering combination (and, she's got really good hair, which is surely supplemented with a weave) - none of which make it ok for him to cheat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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a weave? What about Garnier Nutrisse? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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do you actually know this or are you just guessing...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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I saw her on the beach. she has a fantastic body. whether you like her or not. DH and I both noticed her body before we realized who she was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I wonder what her training routine is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I've seen him at the gym - definitely has aged [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I thought he was awful in The Producers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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I did too! OMG I thought I was the only one. Nathan Lane, however, was perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Have you seen him in the locker area? Does he actually have man parts or is he smooth like Ken? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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i like you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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back at ya. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I knew someone who was apparently having an affair with him right before he married SJP, when they were supposedly engaged. I always wondered how long it would take before their marriage blew up. I suspect he's a serial cheater. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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that's too bad - he's really nothing special so he should hold on to her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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He is so not interesting. She should move on if this is the case. She definitely doesn't need him for the money! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Time to call Chris Noth. (Is he married?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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no, but his longtime gf just had his baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Isn't he a little old for that?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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little old for what? knocking up a gf or being a dad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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seriously. My dad was 59 when I was born and a fantastic father [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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I thought he was gay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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me too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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The first thing I pictured when I read this post was the scene when he was banging Reese Witherspoon in Election. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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!! Funny! He looked terrible in that movie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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wrong character [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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no such scene [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Sort of, he was really banging his wife but he was imagining that she was Reese/imagining Reese rooting him on, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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exactly, same difference, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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or banging the prostitute in Biloxi Blues. (my first glimpse of on-screen sex as a kid). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.02.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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Hold on - an affair with a woman? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:25 AM Flag
[ - ] People can be SO rude! Our dc has a very French name, because my dh is half-French, we live part of the year there and might move permanantly at some point. A woman I met in class today told me the name was "pretentious and sounds like I am trying to hard." WTH? What makes people think they can be so rude? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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Francois? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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seriously? who would say something so rude to your face? where do you live so i can stay away from these types of people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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I live in Brooklyn... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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please tell me it's not Francois like ALex and Simon from the Real Housewives of NYC, sorry but that is pretentious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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No, it is NOT Francois (and neither of them are French from what I've heard, are they?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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np: They are not French. But they are pretentious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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op - thats what I though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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She said it your face! That is GREAT! What do you about what she thinks? Move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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That is what do you care about what she thinks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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I don't, but I just can't believe the rudeness of people! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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I'm probably outing myself, but dd is name Sandrine. Yes, very French, but also easy enough for americans to say and spell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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Beautiful name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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thanks. I was a little on the fence about it for a while (worried it was too French) but now I absolutely love it. Really glad we didn't go with our other choice which is so popular (while still being French) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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I like it to, it is usual for the USA but I don't think its out of control French. I'd consider for DB (and I'm not French). Ppl need to get over the French occupation of England already, thats the reason they think French is pretentius, French being the upper class became part of our language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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I have a friend with that name. She is French but has always lived in the US. That woman was just obnoxious - it's a lovely name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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how do you pronounce ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Sahn-drine but in French there is sort of a flipped 'r' sound - impossible to type. Not Saaandrine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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^^ Would anyone here admit to saying something so rude? (i.e. can you give me reasoning behind it?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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i cant' stand people and their rude comments. KEEP IT TO YOUR SELF if your one of those people. Yours dd name is beautiful and next time tell the person that they are ugly...see how they like it or tell the person that her makeup is horrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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op - thanks. i'm just not a rude person (sure, I think things personally and can be judgemental but would never say anything rude) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I tend to think that people who are that rude are a little off. like they lack the basic filter that keeps people from saying whatever pops into their head. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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op - probably true. I am trying not to judge this person but she seemed very nice to everyone (this was day 1 of a class for children) except me... never met her before either! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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I'd much rather give my DD a more unique name than one that is so popular she will end up being just another Emily X or Sophia Y (even though those are pretty names). Love Sandrine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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Thanks. (funnily, Sophie was the other name we were considering. I'm happy with our choice!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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just curious, do you remember the name of the rude woman's child? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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Yes. Should I post it? ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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think maybe she's on UB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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who knows? frankly I don't care (wouldn't mind her knowing I thought she was rude). Her dc's name was Alex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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quite pretty, but I would have preferred Alexa. Maybe she has something against feminine sounding names. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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op - now that I've TOTALLY outed myself, that is actually my name (btw, her dc is not a girl) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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woops! Love your name too! Almost chose it for my DD but too close to names of some friends' DC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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haha... funny the coincidences. I like my name a lot too, but when I was a kid I was constantly called Alexis (b/c of Dyansty) which I HATED [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Dear jane q. public, please stop telling me how chunky my 10mo is. He is actually only 30% for both height & weight, he just has big gorgeous cheeks and thighs. You are giving me a complex! Thanks, db's mom. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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I LOVE chubby babies, the cutest ever! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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op: i think my db is gorgeous and I presume people are saying it as a compliment, but he's not crawling/walking or anything yet which is probably why he looks so chunky so I get paranoid everytime someone says something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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that's your issue. people are trying to tell you you have a cute child. relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:06 AM Flag
[ - ] 11mo still uses binky for naps and sometimes at night, as well as occasionally in dire circumstances like on planes, etc. Should I be weaning him off of it at 1 yo? That was the timeline I always had in my head but now I'm not sure why... he doesn't even have a single tooth yet... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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DS was the same and we weaned at 13 mo. I wish we'd waited - it took months for him to sleep well again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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we didn't take away until 3. it was easy b/c we just had the paci fairy come and leave a gift. she only used it for naps &at night and barely used it, but it was a security thing so definitely didn't harm her in any way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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try to ween. i wish i did then. now ds will be 3 in a few months and its worse then ever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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^^^i think its a security thing with my ds. its goes right along with his puppy. im looking at post above and maybe its not such a bad thing. he has huge vocabulary and his teeth are fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:01 AM Flag
[ - ] Ever headr of someone calling admissions at a private school and then basically explaining why they feel so bitter about not being admitted? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.23.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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heard^ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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sounds like something someone on a reality show would do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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no, but I like it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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We are headed public but I feel like I got some poor treatment. I've been thinking about doing something like this just to make myself feel better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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You would be crazy to burn all your bridges now. What if you wanted your dc to go there after elementary school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Plus they would just laugh at you as soon as you hung up - it is a sad, pathetic thing to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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The privates can kiss my butt. I hate them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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No, but I can see why the type of person who would do something about this wouldn't be admitted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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Only an idiot would do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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I would write an e-mail to the Consumerist.com. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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If you feel sure you won't need them later, I say go for it! And please, report back here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] I just found out my monthly oil bill will be $641 for the next ten months. Holy crap! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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less than a $100 a month actually sounds good to me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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per month or total for 10 months? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Sorry - per MONTH! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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YIKES!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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woah! that is insane... where are you/how big a home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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how big is your house, and what do you keep the thermostat set at in winter and summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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2400 sq ft and therm set I think 72 -74 maybe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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too cold/hot - try 76-77 in summer and open windows when cool at night, and down to 65 at least in winter nights [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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put in some electric wall heaters, expensive, but less expensive than that, and cleaner. We ripped our old oil furnace out, nice spacious basement now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Time for an energy audit. Throw an extra blanket on this winter and turn down heat to 58 at night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Who does the energy audit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
[ - ] really need to grocery shop...feel like a bad mom, feed the kids for lunch 1 yr. old canned fruit cocktail and hotdog, 5 yr. old hotdog, bread w/ butter and carrots!!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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that's not so bad... pretty much what my kids eat on a regular day, though not canned fruit cocktail since we don't have it in the house, but fruit! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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OP Thanks, not a big fan of canned stuff either but we literally have nothing left so I dug around in the cupboards! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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oh well... one "crap" lunch never hurt anyone (trust me, I've been at the point where ALL dcs ate one lunch was a hot dog) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:56 AM Flag
[ - ] are super tampons bigger than regular? I guess old age and 1 child (via c section) has stretched me out and the regular ones aren't as snug anymore :( 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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TMI! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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oh, please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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yes, they are bigger and absorb more. a c/s shouldn't make your v bigger though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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much bigger I think it's more about blood flow though, I think the big ones are really uncomfortable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:51 AM Flag
[ - ] you need to be aware that the TT privates administer their own test, yes IQ, on the dcs during playdate. They know like we do that the ERB is not the holy grail of I they want to confirm in the face of prepping etc. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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it is not a true IQ test though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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in some cases yes and in some cases only part of one, but they really only need one part to determine if the dc just had a good erb test day or if dc is really bright [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Based on what DS told me he did at one playdate - I concur. He aced most sections of ERB but tanked coding. He was asked to do written coding-type task at one playdate. Maybe coincidence, maybe not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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WHICH is why is it such B.S. to call it a PLAYDATE when in fact they want the kids to be like zombies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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I don't get your use of the word "zombies." One example of what op is talking about is Dalton. The kids do a rhyming game, a puzzle, listen to a story and answer questions about it. A zombie would not do well at any of that except maybe the puzzle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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The OR is a bitter public school parent. That is why she would like to believe that privates want kids to be like zombies. FWIW, Dalton actually just came to my dc's preschool and observed the children at school. The Dalton admissions people who visited did not even interact wih the children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Right, but kids who go to some schools have to go to Dalton. Other schools, have ERB, do an onsite IQ test & come and observe at dc's school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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depends on the rhyming... "Johnnie, what rhymes with her?" "Grrrr." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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each child picked an object out of a bag and then then had to say something that rhymed with the object. my dd said one child picked out an object that looked like a toilet to one child and when the child said that, all the kids started laughing. No idea what it actually was b/c to my dd that was soooo not the point of the story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Bitter shut out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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NBS called it what it was, an evaluation. I respected them for that, though it was not my favorite girls' school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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Any parent who has dc take the ERB, goes on parent interview and brings dc to schools for playdates should not be compaining if schools do some form of IQ testing on the dc. How is that inconsistent with the whole process? If you don't want to be in it, don't do it at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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ita. get real, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Many non-TT do the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Will some kind BTDT mom pls answer my Qs re: my snarky, passive aggressive 4 YO??? He used to be sweet, empathetic and now is trying to play us all the time. TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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my 5 year old as well, I wish I had some advice. I just try to talk to her the way I want her to talk to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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so don't let him play you and eventually he'll stop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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It is a normal developemental stage, like the terrible twos. Most 4 yr old girls are at their most whiny & boys are at their most obstinate. Let it pass - at 5 yrs they turn into the sweetest, most loving kids once again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:51 AM Flag
[ - ] The frizz, the frizz! I can't stand it! I look terrible in a ponytail/hair back please help me fix this unruly mop so it doesn't look so unprofessional. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I'm in the same boat... I've resorted to using a wide headband (but not everyone can pull that off) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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On top of everything I have a very narrow face (think SJP) with matching hair...only I'm not an NYC sex columnist or famous actress with a perfume brand and can't pull off the boho hairdo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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lol. Have you tried putting it in a bun or braid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I'm not in the same climate, so not dealing with as much humidity. But I do have curly hair. I use the Deva no-poo products and those seem to work best. I just don't fight the curl and I don't touch my hair w/ a comb or brush. Also not washing more than twice a week helps a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] need advice: DH family lives in a different state we see them maybe once a year, but every year for my nieces and nephews birthdays I send a small gift and birthday card (because I want to and I want them to know who we are), when my children's birthdays roll around I maybe get a phone call or an e-mail. My MIL will sometimes call and ask what the kids want (about a week after their birthday!) and she sometimes get something and she sometimes doesn't. Is it okay for me to stop getting my SIL kids stuff? Can I just send cards now? I find this to be so hurtful especially when I know my MIL spoils my SIL kids but not mine 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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But you say you do it because you want to and because you want the children to know you...that hasn't changed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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well it's starting to change because I think I am getting a little bitter that my kids get no recongnition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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OP: I am kinda nervous that if I stop the gift giving they will be all gossipy and think I am mean without even realizing that they hardly do anything for my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Maybe have a discussion about what was normal in dh's family growing up - did they always get presents from beloved aunts or was it primary family only? Diff families have different expectations. If you have made a point of sending presents, I'm sure the kids (if they are older) will notice & be disappointed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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sure - send a card. in my family we tend to send gifts for the first bday but just cards after that. i dont' get my feelings hurt about it at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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You have to separate the kids from the adults. Do you want the kids to have presents? then go ahead and send them. Their getting presents is not conditional upon your kids getting reciprical presents. As to the adults ignoring your kids, well, people have lives and their may just be really busy. I know in my family "out of sight is out of mind". i.e. my father will get the kids presents for their birthdays if he is physically present but if he is not there for the party - no gifts get sent in the mail. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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OP: good point I guess it comes down to the fact that I NEVER hear from MIL or SIL, rarely call me back, never thank me for kids gifts etc. I feel sad that they don't like me but my DH strayed from the religion and I think we are getting punished :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I would just stop trying so hard and if they want to be mean let them - they are obviously petty already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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that what DH says but it's still hard and I still feel hurt, we are even considering moving back to Seattle and I am nervous to be so close to them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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you can't let them affect you so much - it is pretty apparent they don't care that much about you or your dh or dcs. live and let live [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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yes true, but I think that realization is the painful part...I am going to try to let it go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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So you are feeling deliberately kept at arms length? Then you really have to separate the kids from the adults and if you want to have a relationship with your nieces/nephews you are going to have to work doubly harder. That's only if you want your kids to know their cousins - if you don't feel it is worth it than it sounds like it would be easier to just drift away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:48 AM Flag
[ - ] If you're in Manhattan, what is your 6yo dd doing this summer? If she's in camp, which one and what do you love/hate most about it? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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camp hillard. she loves it so I love it. I also love that the camp is very communicative (I was a little nervous about not being able to do drop/off pick/off and they made the transition very easy for me by communicating so well). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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I have heard it is way overcrowded and very JAPpy. Can you clear those myths up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I don't find it to be either one of those things. As for the Jappy, they wear a uniform and game boys and such aren't allowed on the bus, so I dont' even know how that would play out. maybe some of the moms from westchester are jappy? I live in manhattan and all the moms I've met at the bus stop are not jappy at all. As for being crowded, it doesn't seem it to me at all. The camp is HUGE. And the way it's laid out, there is no one place you can be to see the whole camp. There are several area of fields that are behind rows of trees. So maybe who ever thought it was crowded thought the only part of the camp is what you can see from the parking lot?? I don't know. The camp is huge, but I don't think it's crowded. But it doesn't seem big to my dd b/c she is with the same group of kids most of the day (not for swiming, that is by ability, so the groups get mixed up for that) and there is one counselor for every 4 girls (plus all the instructional counselors) so she doesn't feel "lost in the crowd" at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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Hang out with me and her siblings at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Ditto (5.5 yo) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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Camp ramaquois. Loved it (went 4 weeks) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Woodmont... son loves it. Low key smallish camp.... great!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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Where is Woodmont? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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New City - exit 11 off the Palisades, 20 minutes from GWB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.04.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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New City - about 20 minutes from GWB - My kids are there and absolutely love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.04.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Little Red...we love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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Swimming at Red Hook pool, vacations, lots of fun things with mom and/or dad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Woodmont - both of my kids love it and they are completely different - 1 is very athletic, the other is very "artsy". Warm feeling from owners/directors/staff/etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.04.08, 01:33 PM Flag
[ - ] I must have become the most boring person ever. None of my post get replied since the UB redesign. Oh well......... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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well, in the case of this post - i couldn't find the reply button until i hit the actual post. maybe you have a UB curse? wait - are you also visiting the YBM site? maybe you're flagged! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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no, not YBMing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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What do you want to "talk" about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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