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[ - ] I need to referberize my hs. Is 14 months old too traumatized or old for that? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.22.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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I did that with my son at 14 months we got off track and had to start from scratch it was very hard but at 3 ds sleeps very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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you can do it. i did it with my dd repeatedly after vacations, illness, whatever threw off her sleeping. we did it until she was as old as 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:56 AM Flag
[ - ] I can still ferberize my 14 months old ds? He used to get tired and sleep at 7:30pm but lately we would refuse to go down after a bottle. My hushbad and I always ended up rocking him for 30mins - 1 hour before he goes to sleep. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Yes you can ferberize him. Read the book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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That's the same pattern with my ds. He went down by 7:30pm before 14-15mo. Then he became more active - wanting to read, sing, be held and later totally refused to go into his crib. Things improved after we took the crib out and got him a twin size mattress. He's willing to get into bed but we now have to pretend sleeping with him until he's out. We ferberized him several times before he was one but after that we never have the heart to do it due to 1) it's not effective after moving, traveling or sickness, which requires repeating the training 2) we don't think it's natural for babies to cried themselves to sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.09, 06:37 PM Flag
[ - ] What did you eat today? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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homemade fruit and yogurt smoothie, some peanut-butter filled pretzels, water... thinking about lunch now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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those pretzels sound good.. where did you get them? in nyc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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yep - Trader Joes. They are seriously addictive. I LOVE them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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mmm. next time i am there, that is on my list! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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definitely get that. Also the Sweet, Salty & Nutty trail mix is AMAZING! mmmm..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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thanks for the recommendation! it is not in my neighborhood so i have to choose wisely and just get what i can carry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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oh, me too! Can't wait until it opens in brooklyn! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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Coffee with creamer, special K, turkey and cheese sandwich. Can't wait for baby to wake up so I can go get an iced coffee from Starbucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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nonfat yogurt, cup strawberries, apple, salad wiht a little roasted chix and balsamic vinegar (no oil), diet soda, tea. Yes, on WW. What I wanted - muffin and burrito [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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so if I am you I am ready to eat my own arm - how can you survive on so little? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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really? that is a typcial meal for me... actually maybe more than I eat by 1pm - but I am not on WW [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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^^ sorry, meant typical day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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That is less than 500 calories. Your total non-diet intake per day is what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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probably around 1500. I am a big fruit and veggie eater, not into heavy food at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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wow you must pack a lot in at the end of the day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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not really.... I usually have yogurt and fruit (occasionally some cereal or toast) for breakfast, a piece of fruit or some pretzels with pb (see above) as a midmorning snack, then salad or a light sandwich for lunch, sometimes a frozen yogurt and fruit in the afternoon (sometimes a cookie), then chicken, steak or fish with veggies, salad, and fruit for dinner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:11 AM Flag
[ - ] My 9 mo pinches my face and sometimes (gently) pulls his own hair when he's falling asleep. I'm freaked out that this is some "sensory" issue. Anyone? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.22.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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all babies do this. stop freaking out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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thanks. i needed that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I twiddled my hair AND sucked my fingers to sleep for years. I'm normal! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Help us name Oliver's little sister. Love the name Eleanor - but too similar to Oliver? How about Susanna? Other suggestions? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.22.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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Eleanor isn't similar to Oliver. I love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Thanks! My fear is: he's often called Ollie. If we end up calling her Ella for short - then too similar? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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no. It would be if you call her Ellie (but if I were you I'd go with neither and call her Eleanor or Nora - Ella is SO popular right now) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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I agree, I'd try for Eleanor. But I guess you can't always control these things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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yes, ollie and ella or ellie is not great but you could call her nora instead. love susanna, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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I like Nell as a nn for Eleanor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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I love Eleanor, for nn I like Nora, Elle, Ella and Ellie. I think fine with Oliver. Was top pick for my girls name, but had 2 boys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I know an Oliver who has a sister named Charlotte. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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np: so do i! do they also have a brother julian? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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I know them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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me, too! we live in their building. how do you know them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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I think we're neighbors... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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too funny! have you tried the new italian place on b'way? we haven't yet but would like to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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which place? (sorry, have a new baby, I'm totally out of it!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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campo - where pertutti used to be. we have a 6mo (and an older child) and are dying to get out on a date, so i think that will be our first try. can get home quickly if the baby wakes up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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np please come back and post a review! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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will do but we likely won't make it there til august! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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or: no, not in nyc! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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I love Eleanor. It's my niece's name. So uncommon, but yet traditional. And just lovely to say and hear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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Audrey. Juliet. Those are the two girls names I had picked out. (signed, mom of two boys) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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Claire [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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Adelle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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I know an Eleanor and an Oliver. Love the names, though can't stand the parents. You'll be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Someone smack me out of it. My mom watches 8 mo ds 4 days a week. It's great, he's crazy about her and vice versa. But yesterday when I came home after a grueling 11 hour day, he looked mildly happy to see me and then cried when my mom left! I know I'm lucky to have free child care and a loving sitter, but damn, my feelings were hurt! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.22.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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of course your feelings were hurt. it's a good thing in that he's bonded with your mother, but how very hard for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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^^^ but you will always be the mommy :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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thanks = ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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I would be sad too. Normal reaction. =( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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better your mom than the nanny. my dd cries when she leaves. it sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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ugggg, mine too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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ITTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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You are really really lucky that your ds is in such good hands. count your blessings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Get over it and give your mom an extra hug and some flowers today for being so loving and generous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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sigh, ok.... that's good advice.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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This one is easy .... SMACK!!! You know you're lucky and you'll come to really love this arrangement, trust me. My MIL has been watching our kids p/t for 5 yrs, and while there have been ups & downs, overall, we are very very lucky. The bond they develop is priceless and you can go to work worry-free (relatively). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] sahm here. where can i order nice sahm clothing online? tia. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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This is a joke, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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she must not know about www.togsforsahm.com yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] My one year old db doesn't really feed himself. He CAN, he just doesn't. I end up putting the food in his mouth because I want him to eat something, otherwise he would just sit in the chair and ignore what is in front of him. I know he CAN do it because I've seen him. Is this common? Should I stop feeding him so that he is forced to do it himself or is it OK for now? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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He probably likes the interaction with you more than the eating. Why don't you sit beside him & eat your own sandwich, you can chat to him but eat at the same time & when you are finished take the food away. Eventually he will learn that when he is in the high chair it is eating time not playing time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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So don't actually put the food in his mouth for him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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No, not at all. He will imitate you when you put food in your mouth. Are you varying the food - try pasta wheels, cheese cubes, cut up cooked beans or broccoli [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I've tried a bunch of different things but he definitely gravitates towards the familiar ones. I have to put a new food in his mouth and kind of hold his mouth closed to get him to taste it. Not good, I know. But otherwise he just spits it right out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Give him time, he has the rest of his life, there is no race to get him to eat now. Does he still eat jarred food? Just treat the finger foods as a fun, developmental activity (or a science experiment) and after 10 mins or so go ahead and feed him the jarred stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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np: whoa, whoa. Don't do that? Why would you force feed your child? No good will come of that. Please get Ellyn Satter's book (Child of Mine). It can really help. And in a nutshell, feed him what you're eatng, eat together as a family, put the food out and let him feed himself. You are not in charge or how much he eats or if he eats at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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He's still very young. At this age they like to imitate every one around them. Give him some plastic spoons to play. You said you've seen him feed himself. When does he like to do that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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Oh he'll grab goldfish in 2 seconds flat! It's just the real food which he's not as keen on going after. And I don't give him a lot of junk food, just goldfish on occasion when we're at a restaurant to keep him occupied. He is just turning one so he can't use a spoon, but we do give him one to play with once and a while. It's the picking up of finger foods that I'm worried about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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mine is the same way, I give him finger foods first and then after he plays with them for a while i end up spoon feeding. I keep offering the pieces of food though and he is gradually getting better. You might try a mix of the goldfish with other foods on his tray so as he grabs for those other foods will sneak in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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my guy was the same but by 1.2 he was totally feeding himself. I used to put the food in his hand and put his hand to his mouth and he would drop it rather than eat it. When I put it in his mouth he'd chew it right up. drove me mad! now he won't let me feed him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:55 AM Flag
[ - ] my boyfriend who told me when we first dating that he didn't like porn and had never really looked at it just confessed to me that he's been regularly visiting an internet porn site for the past four months. why does this bother me? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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Because he's a liar? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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i've never known a guy who disliked porn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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because you don't know if, when you've been having sex, he's been picturing you or the porn images. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Is it worth it to accompany DH on bus trip to west coast and have just a weekend together? With two DCs along too. DH has one meeting and we could all stay and have fun. Leave Fri and return Mon. What do you think? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.22.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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why is dh taking a bus? why not a plane? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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meant business trip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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gotcha--the bus thing sounded horrible. Dc's might have a bit of time adjustment but it is summer time so go for it . Where are you going to be LA or SF? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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SF. We could get in midday on Friday so that would give us about 2-1/2 days. The positive on this is that we wouldn't be spending as much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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With the kids? I wouldn't. I had that option this weekend. DH going to SF (we're in NY). The planes and the delays drive me nuts so I opted out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I'd do it without kids, but not with.... have actually gone with DH from NY to SF (direct flight of course) several times for the weekend. Lots of fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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That's what I mean - I wouldn't with two kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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NP: DH and I are going in Sept. Any special tips or places? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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SF is where we would be headed--never been so thought it would be fun. too much security, etc with plane travel? Two full days in SF not really worth it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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It would be fine - security isn't such a big deal. How old are your kids, though? That would make a big difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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8 and 6yo. very well behaved and travel well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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I would do it with that age and good travelers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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I guess I'm not into plane travel right now as it took us 23 hours to get to London (from JFK) a month ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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There is lot's of fun things to do with dc's in Sf. Exploratorium, Alcatraz, Fishermans Wharf, SF zoo ( although they had that tiger prob there) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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How old are dcs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Dh just did this with my business trip but no dcs. I don't think it would be worth doing w/ kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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not with the kids. i'd leave them behind (if this is a possibility, of course) or not go. when my now 11 y.o. was 2, my dh went on a week long trip to the west coast and since i had a friend out there who i wanted to see, i was able to leave my dd with my mom and then my in-laws for the week (they shared duties!) i went with dh and had so much fun. i just think for a short trip like that, it can be tiring with (and for) young children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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for 6 & 8yo though it could be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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^^^when i replied, i didn't see the ages of your dcs. i think they are old enough to enjoy the trip, even though it's short. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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dh and dc always come with me and everyone has a great time. SF is a fab place. Go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] I want to purchase luggage. Nothing too expensive. Is Macy's a good place to look? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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I've always found a Marshalls or TJ Max the best place to buy luggage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Macy's does have sales on luggage a lot - typically on weekends though. Monday and Tuesday are bad for luggage sales. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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If you are looking for functional versus stylish, I think LLBean has good quality and not too expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Yes. But wait for a (frequent) sale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Buy online at ebags. they have reviews and you can go to a store, see a bag and then buy it there for cheaper. I think they have a good return policy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:30 AM Flag
[ - ] Your thoughts on Miami? We are going on a cruise out of Miami but booked a few days in Ft. Lauderdale before we leave because we hear Miami is not really a kids place. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Depends on what you are looking for, Miami is a city and the hotels there are city hotels (with pools/beach but not true resorts). But there is alot to do there for a kid - besides swimming - -Miami has an aquarium, can go to south beach and look around with kids during the day/early evening. Miami is not solely for kids, but neither is NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:29 AM Flag
[ - ] I am looking to purchase a nanny cam. Ideally, it would hook up to the computer rather than the VCR. I have seen threads where people have used them, but nobody has posted which one they have. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.22.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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go to the spy shop on 34th street. This type of camera needs to be installed by a professional. You don't want to just order it off the internet. They are experts there and they did a great job installing mine and great customer support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Computer moms: Does anyone know how to capture an image off a Flash website? I want to get a digital image from my wedding photographer's website (and can't afford to pay $250 for it) - is there some way I can capture it from the site? i have a Mac. Thanks! 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 09.30.08, 11:06 PM Flag
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General Topics 10.02.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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COMMAND SHIFT 4 GETS YOU A SCREEN GRAB IT WILL BE PRETTY LO RES BUT DO THAT DRAG THE THE CORNER TO SURROUND THE PICTURE THEN LET GO IT WILL BE ON YOUR DESKTOP [ Reply | More
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