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[ - ] z-post: I moved to the burbs 2 yrs ago (as did many of my friends) and what I miss most is being able to see all my friends so easily. My b-day's coming up, and I'm thinking of inviting about 8 of my friends to a ladies' lunch in NYC. What do you think of this idea? Where do you think we could go? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Slight detour: You will make new friends in the burbs as your kids get older and there will be no way to avoid them. You are much more likely to run into people there than in NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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I have plenty of friends in the burbs, but I believe in the Girl Scout theme: "make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver, and the other's gold" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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I think you should suggest this for someone else's birthday, or just don't link it to your birthday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] I just attemtped to give my dds room a good cleaning (It's a mess)..well I was working on it for 1.5 hrs and only did one corner. I'm almost 7mo pg and can't believe how slow I've become. Damn 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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What the heck is in dd's room? Sit down and rest woman! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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I have 2 dds sharing a room (8yr and 4yr). We are now expecting #3 and have to make room...so I need to throw out A LOT of clutter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm expecting #1 and ILs friends who I don't know are sending us a lot of gifts. This includes friends who MIL meets on the internet. I don't mean to sound ungrateful but I think this is a little strange, especially since I don't have the greatest relationship with my ILs. Did your ILs friends do this? (I don't think it's weird as to the friends we actually know btw). 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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not at all. My mother's friends bought me things for a shower gift or after the baby was born but never from my DH side of the family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Not before the birth, but we received tons of gifts from people we don't know. Parents' friends and neighbors, acquaintances. My MIL is very generous to others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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^^ the gifts are addressed to unborn DS, btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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We were given lots of baby gifts from friends of MIL (who I love btw) who we didn't know and I thought it was a bit odd. I just took it that they were excited for MIL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] whats better gonal f or follistim? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Washington D.C. 07.18.08, 09:34 AM Flag
[ - ] plans for today? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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trying to clean up this mess of an apt before we leave for vacation next week. The clutter and mess is horrible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Park am Playdate pm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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Going to get dd from daycare a little early today. DH and I are heading out for the day and night tomorrow with some friends of ours. I am so excited to get away even if it is just for the night. WooHOO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Moms who really made an effort to lose the baby weight, how long did it take? I have 20 lbs to lose, never had problems losing weight when I've needed to . . . 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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once I really put my mind to it, I lost 30lbs in 4mo. I started WW online, went to the gym for 1 hr/ 3 times a week..it came right off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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good to know. i was not at all worried about having to lose weight but it's pretty overwhelming now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Any tips on getting my 4yo to stop picking her nose. Every time I tell her to stop she just does it more? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.18.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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Just put some limits on it maybe, no nose picking unless you are in your room or the bathroom. And then send her there each time? It should get old after a while and she'll stop. I dont know any adults who pick their noses in front of me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] I can't get my 10wk old to nap anywhere except for the car. he basically take one 3 hr nap and that is it. he is so tired, I don't know what to do. He has reflux, so he doesn't like being on his back. THe swing used to work, but now he just sits and stares into space. ughhhhhhhhhhhh 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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you should ask your ped about getting hooked up with a foam wedge for him to sleep on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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have you tried the car seat just on the floor? Worked for my reflux DD sometimes. But she usually liked the swing too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Please name your best vacations taken with 2-4 yo kids. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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Diseny World (ducking my head). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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typo...oops! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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Disney World, Disney Land were fun... but Disney Cruise was the best. And I *hated* cruises and doubt I'd go on one just with DH, but kids were in heaven all week and cruise was very well done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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posted below you. The disney cruise was AMAZINE and we cruise often..but with kids this was hands down the best [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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For moms who haven't been- they have characters roaming the boat at all hours. So if your DD loves princesses... she will see several a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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yes and I love the kids camp where characters visit too. LOVE that cruise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Best for them, not for me. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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Atlantis in the Bahamas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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We did Disneyland & stayed in the Grand Californian. Totally awesome (ducking too). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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San Diego is great for little ones- Zoo, LegoLand, SeaWorld, the beach. Four Seasons Aviara is great and caters to kids big time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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Disneyworld! We love it there and go every 2-3 yrs. It's great and I even have fun. We are going this summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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camping in Mass. We did nothing but hang out and spend time together. There were several families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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which campground? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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what is best age for Disney World? What is best time of yr given weather? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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with one 3.5 y.o. kid, Paris. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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The Louvre is great for little ones. And my DD loved going into Chanel with me to shop. She also loved eating at fine restaurants, so it was such fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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San Diego is great for kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Tyler Place in VT - kid time mixed with adult time check out their web site you'll see what I mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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I agree with San Diego - it was great with a 3 yo. Renting a house in the Outer Banks with other families was great too. Our dc really like the pool, so any resort or house with a pool is a hit - doesn't really matter where. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:52 AM Flag
[ - ] what are your summer plans? getaways? vacation? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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we spend a month in LA and will go to Marthas Vineyard right before labor day. some weekend getaways too (upstate and CT) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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we spent a week in Manhattan and next week are going to the IL's lake house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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We're going to Acadia National Park (Bar Harbor) for a week. Just spent a week at the beach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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zip, just like last year and the year before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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the cape for a week, the parents in the country for 2. leisurely and relaxed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:48 AM Flag
[ - ] I need to see a psychiatrist, and want to go through my insurance as it is much cheaper. However, I am worried that this will ever be 'disclosed' in any way, and could effect my insurance if I ever change insurance companies, apply for jobs etc. Going through horrible breakup, and may need meds at some point if therapy does not work. Could this ever be used against me in any way or am I overthinking this? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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I think you are probably overthinking. I don't believe they can use the fact that you sought help agianst you and of course whatever you discuss would be confidential [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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life insurers look at it, i couldn't get it bc of a serious breakdown, need to wait a few years to show that i've recovered. just go and get the help you need, tha'ts the most important thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] how much do you pay for summer camp a month? and how old is child? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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I think around 1600 for 4 weeks for six yr and a little less for 4yr old. So expensive. Pd the bill a while ago, so can't remember. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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1k-1200 for 5 yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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2k for a month in the city. She's 8yr old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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$2500/month for 7 year old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:42 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm such a mess. FIL just picked up DD so I can go to a doctor's appt. Worried (eye trouble and scary) and miss DD. Just want my normal day to day life. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Hope your health issues are easily resolved. Not sure why you miss dd though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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thanks. You don't miss you kids when they aren't around? As much as she drives me nuts sometimes, I always do. I think it's mostly about wishing this wasn't happening though. We had plans for today and now everything has to be switched around and for something really not fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Hate to admit that I relish those few times I am child free, although it is usually only for a medical or dental appt.! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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What's your eye issue? Hope you are OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:49 AM Flag
[ - ] New to NYC. My ds will be 2.6 in Sept and has not started pre-school. I am ok with starting him the following September when he is 3. Is this too late? I live on UWS. When do I start the process, this September? TIA. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.18.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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no, yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Not too late. This means march bday? correct? If so, would start private or public K in 9/2010. Do you public or private school? Would you consider jewish preschool? You just call for applications after labor day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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I am open to any kind of pre-school that seems like a good fit. I want something down to earth and would like to avoid the whole craziness of the "competitve" school process. I know that I will find something but it seems like in this city a kid who starts pre-school at 3.6 is "behind" and I wanted to get a fee for the process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Where are you on UWS? I think location is the #1 priority in choosing preschool. Would you consider public preK isyou are zoned for a school that has it (it is only for one yr - the calendar yr in which child turns 4). Low key preschools on UWS include Columbia Greenhouse, Columbus Preschool adn Gym (you just sign up and pay fee), Habonim (jewish), Weekday, First Friends (just sign up and pay fee), Brownstone (but few spots), Westside Y (coop program), other nice places, but more traditional application stress = JCC and West End collegiate. There is also International Preschool, but I do not know much about that place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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np: do not count on public pre-K at all, even if you're zoned for it. Siblings supposedly get priority, then zoned kids, then outside-zone kids. Siblings were expected to fill the entire pre-K in my zoned school, PS 87, and my dc did not get a spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I really wouldn;t consider westside YMCA as "low key" for admissions. Last year, flor the incoming Sept. classes- they had only a handful of morning spots left for non-sibs and it was worse if you had a ds. i think it was something like 300 apps for 30 spots. GREAT school, but not so much "Secret" anymore. Best of luck! i know habonim takes basically anyone they can get- admin is AWFUL there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I disagree on Habonim. It is a very small, intimate and nurturing place. Exmissions is at least on par with the JCC. I have twins and therefore had to apply to 10 UWS programs for this fall. I came away very impressed with that place. Others we liked were Woodside, Rodeph Sholom and Claremont (if you like a more structured approach). Every other place was good, but the JCC stood out as most disappointing relative to the hype. Great facility, but unskilled staff and a total zoo organizationally. 80 people at the info session and 40 kids at the playsession. Administrators never even popped their heads into the room at the playsession. In the end, we had the opportunity to get two spots because of contacts and told our source that we weren't even interested. The amazing thing is, we live 2 blocks away, go there all the time for other things, and thought for certain it was the place we wanted most before the whole process began. At Habonim, the info session had 12 people and the playsession was you, the director and your kids. The facility is a drawback, but the environment is beyond sweet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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NP: I have to second this. Habonim was one of the few places that really made an effort to get to know my dc during the interview. So did Rodeph. Couldn't stand JCC or Claremont with the zoo-like environment. Brownstone was sweet, but I think they took 2 kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.18.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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many, many dcs start preschool at 3.6. mine was 3.3 when he started and he wasn't the oldest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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not to panic you, but the process at even the relatively low-key preschools is pretty nerve-wracking these days. cast a wide net and stay open-minded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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there are plenty of preschool alternative programs in the city that you can sign up ds for this year that could be anywhere from 1-5 mornings/week and will provide a preschool experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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ITA - NY Kids Club and Columbus Gym have a short combo Gym and Art class that is similar to the structure of a 2's program, although you have to stay with your child. We did it the summer before preschool and I think it got my ds used to the classroom environment, activities, teachers etc. 3.6 is not that old - many 2's programs cut off at kids born in end of Feb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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If you want to avoid the competitive school process then either move out of manhattan or be OK with settling for a crappy school. you don't get to live here and just "opt out" and still get into a good school. For ANY grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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not too late at all. In fact, your ds misses the cut-off age for most programs anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Weekday has still openings available in the 3s program for this fall (beginning sept), if you are interested ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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search this school first! Be careful what you wish for! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 03:37 PM Flag
[ - ] 60 year old aunt coming to NYC (from CT) this weekend for one day. Any thoughts re: what might entertain a non-sophisticated, but very lovable, 'woman of a certian age' for an afternoon? I was thinking a stroll through Times Square and lunch someplace nice? Circle Line? South Street Seaport? I'm a little stuck for ideas. Any help would be appreciated. TIA! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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kind of need more info. A woman of 60 came of age during the 60's. I'm not sure tea and crumpets would be fun for her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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a three hour tour? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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np: I like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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The Circle Line might be nice. A stroll through Times Square sounds pretty unpleasant, if you ask me. What does she like? Take her to Saks? If Friday or Saturday evening, you can get a drink at the Met Museum and listen to chamber music. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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You may want to consider something indoor w/ air conditioning as the weather is expected to get hot as hell. If she's not used to walking distance in hot weather, it can be a disaster. Try museums, cafes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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do the Circle Line tour to see the Waterfalls and then have a nice lunch. Or is she's still around, agree with then other poster about drinks at the Met [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 01:38 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the normal etiquette for couples who elope as far as gifts go. We just got an announcement - do we send a gift? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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Wouldn't you normally send a gift whenever friends/family got married? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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if you want to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Just about to enter the thrid trimester and have already gained 26 lbs. I am only 5 ft 1 in tall and pretty petite (started out at 120 before pg). I can see I've gained a little weight on the arms and butt, but not a ton. Anyone out there similar to me? How much did you gain total before birth and how much did you then have to lose? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.18.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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I am almost exactly you. I'm 32 weeks, 5 ft 2 in and was just about 120 when I got pg. I've now gained about 30 lbs and my arms, legs, and face are a little "fatter." Not much, but enough to stress me out. DH says a lot of it might be water retention at this point but I feel fat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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op: my dr says I will probably gain about 45 lbs total. Scary, when the guideline today is no more tha 25-30 lbs -- for a lot taller women than us! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Yes, I have two friends who are also pg and a few weeks ahead of me, both around 5'8" and I look so much bigger than they do! Did you see the pix of Nicole Kidman this week? She doesn't even look like she had a baby! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Start watching what you eat NOW, and you will not gain that much. Eat tons of fruit, fish, and lean meats, and drink tons of water. No fried foods, muffins/scones/bagels/etc. Doing this, I only gained about 5 pounds my last trimester (for a total gain of 33lbs). You only really have to worry about the next 2 months, since very few people gain much real weight in the last month (any weight at that point is probably water). Not to be a party pooper, but btdt, and it's soooo worth watching what you eat in order not to have the extra pounds in the last month or two (with #1 I gained 45lbs and really felt shitty)--not to mention postpartum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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^^^ also, fwiw, a lot more of your weight gain in the last trimester will go to the db than in earlier trimesters, and that's not a good thing if you're petite--your doc will be itching to call for a c-section if your db is measuring on the large side. Not trying to scare you, but BTDT w/ #1 as well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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thanks - helpful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Sure, and really--good luck with the last trimester! It's rough the last 2 months no matter what you do, but you can really make it better for yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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im 5'1 and gained about 45 pounds. lost about 50 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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I'm 5 foot 1, was close to 128, gained about 30, and lost it all within 8 weeks (nursed, walked a lot). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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