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[ - ] Jury duty: my husband is a stay-at-home dad and is called for duty in NYC tomorrow. I'm taking our dd to work with me. What's the likelyhood he'll get exempt? What should he bring to prove he's a sahd? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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her birth certificate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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he could have gone down there with dd and her birth cert when he first got the summons to get out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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did you read the summons? if you are asking about nyc all he has to do is send the summons back with a copy of dd birth certificate and a letter stating that he is the primary care giver. it is the care givers excuse. just read the summons and send it in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:12 PM Flag
[ - ] i think the ouef baby lounger is the most ascetically pleasing, but does not vibrate or have sensory toys. do those extras really matter? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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We used it with both dc. It's really easy to bounce it manually--you don't have to keep doing it, only when dc is fussing. I think it's probably better in the long run not to have one that constantly vibrates because I've heard dc go bananas if the thing eventually turns off. I LOVE the oeuf one--great to keep in the living room just as a place to set the baby down, even. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] My 5 yr old ds still likes to play with the same trucks and cars he palyed with when he was 3 & 4. He hasn't moved on to Spiderman, Power Rangers or anything else. Is this normal? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Be grateful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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I think it's normal, especially if he doesn't have any older boys influencing him. Wait till school starts, then get ready to shell out some dough for all the action figures (tip: go to comic book stores - they have the best action figures, and lots that they don't have at regular toy stores) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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Love the comic book store idea - thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:25 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone really like their bebe au lait nursing cover? or any other type? or does a blanket work just as well. i am planning to ebf for at least first 6 mos. thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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I know people who swear by them, but I think a shawl works just as well. FWIW, most of the time I use nothing--just layered tees (pull inner one down and outer one up). My belly never shows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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how do you pull inner tee down? is it like a tube top? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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I love my Baby Au Lait nursing apron. It's much easier than a blanket. I didn't have it for #1 dc and always found bf in company a bit awkward now I feel like I have a lot more freedom. Having said that I have a friend whose baby hates being covered and will not tolerate a nursing apron or blanket. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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I got a bebe au lait nursing cover but I found it very hard to use with a newborn. I liked the fact that the neckline was rigid, but I hold my DD low for BF and the material caves in so I can't see down and had to keep poking my head into the neckhole to see that she was latched on correctly. It will probably work better for you if your DB will arrive during the cooler months. Several times I have gotten the cover out and was BF DD and ended up taking it off because she had gotten too hot and was fussing under the cover. DD is 5 mos now and I've used the cover less than 10 times. It did help me out initially because I was so worried about exposing myself but now I don't really care. Whatever you use, make sure that it is very light weight so that DB does not get too hot! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:46 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone see the dinosaurs at msg? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:20 PM Flag
[ - ] friend of a relative is letting us stay for free in her paris apartment for 2 weeks. we don't really know her, she is about 70 yrs old. what is a nice gift to bring from the US? TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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don't worry about bringing something from the US. flowers and chocolate, and i would get both from there. leave a beautiful (read: stunning) bouquet of flowers in a vase (one of hers will do) and a package of good chocolate. follow up with a handwritten note. they love that. (as for the note, you're best off mailing it before leaving. one less thing to worry about once you get home.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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ita - what a great trip. Paris is wonderful. Have fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone see Walking With Dinosaurs??? Scary for 3-5 yo? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.22.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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It was for my 6 year old. You can see a preview of youtube [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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how could it not be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the age difference between your kids? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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3.5 yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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mine will be soon....thoughts? Good timing? ds/dd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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I only have one. If we have another - it will be at least a seven year difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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2-and-a-half years -- but they're 3 years apart in school (#1's b-day is in May and #2's b-day is in Nov.). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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it'll be exactly 4 1/2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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21 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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how is that? may have #2 w/that age difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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18 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
[ - ] I need an gift idea for a 4yo girl. She is my ds pre-school and we don't know her very well. TIA. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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webkinz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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what is that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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board game -- zingo, chutes and ladders [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:13 PM Flag
[ - ] what do u write on a blank rsvp card for a wedding? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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your names and whether or not you'll attend I guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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Mr and Mrs. x are pleased to attend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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You are supposed to write in the same style as the invitation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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that is incorrect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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Really? I looked it up somewhere when I was confronted with one. basically the level of formality of your response should match that of the invitation. That's wrong? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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Look it up online..you write Mr & Mrs X accept with pleasure the kind invitation of Mr & Mr Y for the wedding of A&B on....the language follows the language of the invitation, which is what the person meant who aid "same style of the invitation" - she was correct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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depends how stuck-up the person is, otherwise can just say whether you will attend or not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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Actually...no...etiquette is etiquette. If the invitation has informal wording, your response is worded informally. If it's formal in tone, you respond formally. "stuck up" has nothing to do with it. Bitter much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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sheesh, for most people, letting them know if you will attend is sufficient, but if the bride or groom are really into "etiquette", then, yes, by all means write out the entire response as written above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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It is virtually extinct to receive a plain card with the line "The pleasure of a reply is requested". And I sell invitations for a living. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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i just got one & wrote- mr & mrs would love to attend1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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see original poster's question. Someone is mailing them... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:45 PM Flag
[ - ] what are the must haves that i should get for my winter baby? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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JJ Cole Bundle Me for the carseat/stroller [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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cute hat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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long sleeve onesies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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snow suit if you are going to be using a Bjorn instead of a stroller at times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I am divorced and in nasty conflict with ex, can I forget about applying to private kindergarten (I may be able to hide some of it, but ex will certainly not participate in application process)? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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does ex not want to pay for private? if not, he will likely thwart you. never looks good to have battling parents, and schools will worry about the dc acting out, or whatever. not fair, but they will discriminate. if you had just waited until after getting a spot... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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I don't see why it would automatically eliminate you. Why can't you hide conflcit? Go to interviews alone; say he's out of town on business or something and be apologetic about it, and do application yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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he would pay, we just can't be in a room together and in my opinion, he comes across as crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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hijack: what happens if dh is temporarily estranged from dc - say in rehab or something similar. does the school still expect him to participate in app process? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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if you explain and say dh is in rehab, you can say good bye to that school. if dh just doesn't show up to parent interview, it doesn't look good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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I know of a boy whose father is in prison (long story) who was applying to private schools...shut out...schools don't want to deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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I don't blame the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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that is so wrong. i can't even believe you people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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Puleease. Schools don't accept kids bec they can't hold their pencil right or pick their nose or mom doesn't know the right people in the board or whatever. These are much more trivial than a father in prison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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I know of a child in foster care accepted to a NYC private school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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So why don't you just present yourself as a single mom? Just leave him out of the picture. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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some schools ask about family dynamics such as recent separation, divorce.. to explain any "temporary" misbehavior exhibited by dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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So just say you're divorced; lots of parents are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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i think they care if it was a recent divorce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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You really have to try to get him to cooperate with you. Do you think he can manage for a 1/2 hour interview & hour tour? My df went through this and it was really hard. She did get once accept, but couldn't do it because of dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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I think it's possible as long as you and your ex are on the same page in terms of what you want. I think schools are most concerned about whether they'll get caught in a situation where someone refuses to pay the bills. You can go ahead and try since I do know of people who are divorced who have dc's in private schools. And I even know situations where both parents were not there for the interview. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Can you get a letter from ex (through his lawyer) stating that he will pay for private school? If so, then I think you can go through the process by yourself and just explain that his involvement is simply financial, but the household is you and your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:57 AM Flag
[ - ] With 90 ERB, which girl school do we have a decent shot at (if any)? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Decent shot? Hewitt, MM, CSH but you could apply to Brearley bec some posters said they accepted girls with low 90s and high 80's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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What's the deal with NBS? Is 90 too low for them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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You could apply but don't put all your hopes there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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NBS seems pretty score conscious, seem to want 95+ from non-sibs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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is that the same for Chapin and Brearley? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Not sure, but word on UB has Spence as most score conscious. See what PSD says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Rare kid at S with even a 95. And I know CSH wants at LEAST 95. Her best bests are Hewitt (especially) and MM (maybe). NBS is very competitive (lots of young 99x3 kids there--they like high scores). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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np; I know several girls with less than 95 at Spence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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In what grade? In my dc's class, I've heard moms say "who DIDN'T get a 99?!?" like it's a given. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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You guys still discuss erb scores?? At my dd's school, erb scores are so irrelevant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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You've heard moms at Spence say that? That's horrible! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:34 PM Flag
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not brearley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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They take low scorers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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Some Brearley paretns posted their girls had 80's and low 90's and got accepted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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np IF that's true, the onsite clearly showed the girls were smarter than their test scores indicated. Either that or they're connected and/or $$$$$$$$$. Lots of celebs and huge money kids at B--doubt they're all 98s and 99s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Either great onsite OR $$$$$$ (Brearley has been known to attract $$$ families due to financial pressures - they have enough money but they really need more space) OR celeb OR connected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Yes. And now they have the battle royale to fight with the tenants in that building they bought across the street... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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So they need DDs of top litigators :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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NP - damn, should've emphasized that on our application. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Oooh, maybe my dd has a shot in 4 years then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Probably a minority of girls with such a score but they do accept. Could be super connected or donate $$$$$. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] I just assembled a kettler navigator for my 21 mo. i can't figure out how to lock the wheels to put the optional foot rest on it, and the instructions are a mystery. as an aside, putting it together was a b also. thanks for advice. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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I bought the air navi from a mom and pop store and the footrest from Amazon - the store put it together and told me that the footrest is not compatible for the American trikes - turns out it would have been in the the way anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:23 AM Flag
[ - ] what constitutes a lot of spit up for a newborn? if newborn eats too much can they hurl? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.22.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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My dc #1 spit up constantly and I don't know why. I know if they drink too much milk they will spit up what they don't need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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My DD spits up all the time. Sometimes she overeats and looks up at me after BF and then lets a whole bunch dump out of her mouth. Lots of people will suggest to keep DB upright for 20 min after feeding but that can get old fast and doesn't help. Make sure to do slow transitions between holding DB horizontal to vertical and when you stand up holding DB, don't get up too fast. The sudden movement or position change can bring on the fountain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi, I am looking to meet other interfaith (i.e. Jewish/Christian) families in the Boston area, especially those with schoolage children. We have started a small group here in Cambridge, and are going to be having holiday celebrations and classes in the fall. If you want to contact me, you can email interfaithcommunity.boston@gmail.com. Note: this is a group, not a church or temple, and we provide a "neutral" vibe for these families. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 07.22.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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what are you celebrating/ studying exactly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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This past year, we celebrated Passover, Pentecost and Shavuot. The class provides backgrounds in both religions and encourages children to talk about where the religions both overlap and diverge. It is a pretty unique organization. Take a look at the national website: www.interfaithcommunity.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:46 PM Flag
[ - ] in your opinion, what is the best early pregnancy test out there? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.22.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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clear blue easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Clear blue easy or www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/ if you're like me and tested early and often. The online ones are cheap, effective, and ship very quickly, usually delivered overnight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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