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[ - ] My DD goes to River School on WEA - one of her classmates was left at the playground last week - ACS now involved - where else can she go if I wanted to get her out of there? She loves it, is doing well, but now I'm worried.... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.21.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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things happen, mistakes get made, no one is infallible and now it is very unlikely to happen again. relax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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that's terrible. How was the little girl found? I hear this happened there a few years ago, as well as at Preschool of America across the street. Well, at least you know that the daycare is going to institute procedures to make sure it doesn't happen again. No other good daycare alternatives around there. You could get a nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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This is not the first time this has happened at that school. Pluu her out and look into some fcfs schools. how old is she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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I think they will be ultra paranoid and careful so your DD will be safe now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Stupid vent: when dd1 started k she wore a sweet little dress on her first day of school. Now, dd1 has requested a "first day of school" outfit and dd2 - who starts k this year - wants something just like her big sis. No sweet dresses for her. It flies by and kids are growing up way too fast. I'm not sure if I'm being overly stubborn or not but I'm narrowing the field of options and only allowing them to buy certain new clothes. If they don't like it, they can wear something they already own on the first day. I didn't know the clothing thing could be so hard. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Am I missing something? I don't get the problem with a first day of school outfit for both girls. It makes school a special event and something to look forward to instead of dreading. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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No - I have no problem with a first day of school outfit. My problem is with the type of outfits they want. Before dd1 was aware that certain things were "in fashion" she'd happily wear a dress on the first day of school. But now she wants to dress like Hannah Montana - and so does my 5 y.o. b/c of her sister's influence. I'm just trying to strike a balance b/t not letting my kids dress like 20 y.o.s and not making clothes a huge issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:30 AM Flag
[ - ] Need book ideas for my 3yo dd that would be interesting to my 5yo dd as well. pls suggest. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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this doesn't seem like a huge dilemna - who is the more difficult one to please. my girls are 3 yrs apart and like the same books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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Cat in the Hat or other Dr. Seuss. The Missing Piece or a Giraffe and a Half by Silverstein. Some of the Leo Leonni books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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mo willems books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] ds just randomly invited 8 kids. Everyone understands that most people can't invite the whole class. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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^^^sorry, meant for another post, obviously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:11 AM Flag
[ - ] I think breastfeeding is the most boring thing I've EVER done. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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I ususally read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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Is this your first? How old is db? I loved the excuse to put the tv on. And after I got good at nursing, I could read while I nursed - which was awesome. That only worked w/#1. For the rest of my kids I was still parenting while I nursed but I still appreciated the excuse to sit w/db while the other kids watched tv or colored or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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It's some of my favorite time- I nurse DD in bed and can read the whole time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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I don't know that it's primarily recommended for entertainment value. But as your child gets older it will be lovely time together. When babe is still you you can get very good at one handed reading, posting, sketching. TV is also there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Try to enjoy the time even if your brain initially balks at it. Ends up being one of the most rewarding things ever, at least for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 02:47 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever use a mini or travel type crib, or are those things pointless? 9mo staying with grandparents for a week, and while she'll sleep in the pack n play, she doesn't love it. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.21.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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travel cribs might be a little too small for a 9 month old, especially if DB is used to a normal sized crib [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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you could get a portable crib mattress for the PnP - she may like it better. the onyl place i used a portable crib was in a hotel and DS did not like it any better than PnP, but he was always happy in PnP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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Have you thought about renting a full-sized crib where the grandparents are? We did that on vacation and it worked out really well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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np: I did this too and it worked great. not expensive and less schlepping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:26 AM Flag
[ - ] What are your money-saving tips? Am trying to eat frozen dinners for lunch instead of buying lunch. I suck, however, at clipping/remembering to use coupons... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.21.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Frozen dinners are expensive, can't you just eat leftovers from supper? Other tips, don't dry your clothes in dryer, hand them up on shower rod to dry, walk to work, no bought coffee, cook at home don't eat out, cancel cable, get books from library don't buy them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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Can you get Spongebob on basic cable? Can't really survive without Spongebob. (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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no more shopping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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Start by writing down every penny you spend for a month, then take a look at where you can cut back. Eat three meals a day at home--no more Starbucks/breakfast out, limit take to out to 1x month and rather than buying frozen dinners for lunch, bring leftovers or salads from home (healthier, too). Cut down on cabs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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Wow you guys are tough. I thought buying frozen dinners instead of Subway or salads at work ($7 or so) was an improvement! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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saving money and living on a budget isn't easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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Think of baby steps. You've taken one (replacing eating out with frozen dinners, now for another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:29 AM Flag
[ - ] How many weeks gestation is considered "safe" for twins? A friend is 29 weeks pg and her cervix isn't looking so good so they have her on bedrest. I don' 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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t want to ask her because obviously she is upset. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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I delivered my twins at 32 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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How long were they in the hospital? hope you don't mind the question [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Cousin delivered twins at 26 weeks and they seem to be OK now (6 months old). But, it was a long process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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Wow. Glad they're doing well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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thanks. They are still pretty small but the only thing that may be off is their hearing. Otherwise, all seems to be going well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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in my experience 28 weeks is a huge milestone, then 32 weeks. after 34-35 weeks doctors won't attempt to stop labor if it starts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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thanks, that' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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's very informative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:33 AM Flag
[ - ] 5-y.o. DD day camp ending this week. Any recs for a day camp on UWS or midtown west, with a swimming program for end of July/August? Are there any? I heard most camps for that age end at the end of July. TIA! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.21.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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do you work ft? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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yes. why do you ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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just wondering if you needed fullday camp or just swimming program, and why you hadn't booked it already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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oh, wasn't sure DD would take to day camp. and then when she did, i wasn't focused on it ending at the end of July, leaving me with all of August for her to hang out with the nanny doing nothing. nanny is extremely sedentary and always something minorly wrong with her healthwise. not engaging or all that interactive at this point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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maybe find a highschool kid who can come and play in the mornings. nanny can supervise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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thought about that if I can't find anything else. maybe i'll have her do a swim class too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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np: if nanny is that bad OP needs to find a new one instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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np: perhaps it's time for a new nanny. what does DD like to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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jinx! posted same above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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Westside YMCA swims 2 times per week. They also have group lessons on other days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Asphalt Green on the UES or Chelsea Piers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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What about Oasis in Central Park, the hi-5 thing? I think it went into the summer when I looked. Don't know it from personal experience though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Coxsackie, NY...Anybody know where this is? Any suggestions on decent lodging nearby? DH and I are going there this weekend for a wedding, and all of the hotel suggestions we've gotten from the couple are along the lines of Best Western. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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That [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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Isn't that an illness? What an awkward name for a town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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the virus is named for the town. that's where it was first identified/discovered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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i have been wondering this for so long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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what, you thought they named the town after the illness? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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See also "Lyme, CT." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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interesting. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Is this email ok? Sending to a former colleague (v. nice man, but not a buddy or anything). Just heard his mom passed away at the end of June: Dear X, I was very sorry to hear from Y that your mom passed away recently. I hope you and your family are finding comfort in each other and your warm memories of your mother during this difficult time of loss. Best wishes, ...Sound ok? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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perfect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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yes, sounds very nice, but I would leave out "heard from Y" - I would just say I was very sorry to hear that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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OP: Thx, ladies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Sounds good, but if you have a mailing address an acutal card would be better than an email, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Help! I have been b-feeding for close to 9 weeks and trying to introduce bottle. ds refuses and screams.....any suggestions on bottles/nipples as I need to go back to work in 6 weeks and want to start getting him used to a bottle a day. TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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have someone else give it to him. leave the house and don't come back til he takes it. no fun but necessary. good luck. also, are you giving bm or formula in the bottle? if he is used to bm, try that or try mixing it with the formula. someone else told me her db was the opposite - would only take formula because he associated bm with her. so whichever you're trying - try the opposite! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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yes, i've tried this a few times (ie leave the house) and my sitter didn't have much success. I was planning to do bm in bottle, but could always try the formula idea. THANKS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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try a different bottle/nipple. mine wouldn't take avent, but took playtex after days of fighting with avent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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We've had success with the Playtex Ventaire wide nipple. I think it's the wider nipple that she goes for. She refused the narrower one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Gift ideas for the gifted???? Would like to spend about ten of my IQ points. Any ideas???? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.21.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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*yawn* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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honey if your dc were truly gifted you would not be on here trying to prove it to strangers, and my post was amusing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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np:it is because today is your lucky day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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amusing? A yawn is not really a reaction that shows amusement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Gift ideas for 4 yo boy please?? Looking to spend $50 or less. TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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can't go wrong with Legos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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I think that's what I got him last year. Any other ideas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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lincoln logs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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folkmanis puppets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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automoblox [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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np: they make mini-automoblox now, so a child could have 3 vehicles for $20 rather than one vehicle for $30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Hot Wheels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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