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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] Has anyone rented a "hospital grade" breast pump? Is it worth it or should I just buy one of those Medela pumps for $250? Thanks. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.17.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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medela is fine unless you are having problems with pumping or you have twins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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imho, the medela pump in style is the way to go. i used the hospital's breast pump while I was there, didn't think it was all that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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we had a hospital grade pump at work in the pumping room. I used that at work and the PIS at home (great, since I did not need to schlep pump to and fro). both were great for what they were. i think it depends on how long you plan on pumping and if you are going to have several kids. I used my PIS for 2 kids, pumped about 11-12 mos for each kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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It might be worth renting the pump for a few weeks to see if it works out. I bought the Pump in Style with high hopes of breast feeding and it just didn't work. If $ not an issue then give it a try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Good idea - thnx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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it really depends on what your needs are. if your going back to work and plan to pump, schleping the hospital grade wouldn't work. Have you delivered yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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renting the hospital-grade one is for home. Ill get a smaller one for work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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i don't see the reason to have 2 pumps, but whatever is easier for you. PIS worked great for me, home and work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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I dont want to carry it back and forth to work everyday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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I second the sentiment above about renting before buying. I bought the PIS before I gave birth, had HORRIBLE problems bfing, never used the PIS because I needed to pump exclusively....ended up having horrible problems with milk overproduction and the PIS would never drain my breasts.....well maybe it would have if I had just stayed hooked to it 24/7. I ended up pumping for 6 wks with the hosp pump and then switching to formula [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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I recommended the hospital pump for a few weeks (above) and funny (probably not really funny) is because I had the opposite problem. There was just not more than a bit of milk to be had, no matter what I ate, drank or how often I pumped. That's mother nature... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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lol, one of the reasons I stopped was that my breasts were so full all of the time that I would be in severe pain within 90 minutes of pumping. I couldn't go anywhere for 6 wks because I would have had to lug the hosp pump with me since I couldn't nurse db with my G cup boobs. I felt like a big fat cow and that mother nature was playing some cruel joke on me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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This is probably in part because you used the hospital pump--they really send your milk production skyrocketing. I used PIS for #1 and Symphony for #2, and there was waaay more milk with #2. Symphony is much, much faster too. There's no question it's better if you can afford the rental fees (about $80 per month, which works out to a lot more than the PIS in the long run). I think it's weirdly MORE portable because you can throw it in a tote bag, fwiw. I hate the PIS ugly black bags that scream "breast pump inside!" -np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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I rented. The Medela one did not work for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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If you're pumping at work, you might want a hospital grade one - I had the Symphony. It was much stronger & quieter than the PIS. Took less time to pump at work and was less noticeable. It was also very helpful when I needed to boost my supply. I kept it at work and used the PIS at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] newborn- 1 wk old - feel like he nurses literally every hour - is this normal? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.17.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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yep, it will get better eventually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Yes, but stick with it. Nursing is hard at first but so great later! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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completely normal. it gets really old really fast and just when you are about to give it up, it gets easier. and then, a few months later, you can wean and then you are FREE at last. ahhhhh life is great then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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Nursing perpetually is normal during the newborn period and can continue for some time till you and baby find your rhythm. Even then, when growth spurts strike baby will return to constant feeding. But it's great. Most powerful parenting tool you'll ever have. Get yourself a copy of Kathleen Huggins' book The Nursing Mother's Companion. She has a great weaning book as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Actually, FYI, weaning is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics until after one year (not a few months) and you will never be "free" of your child and his/her needs - nor should/will you want to be except in occasional moments of extreme frustration. Being a mother is for life and it is both the most difficult and the most rewarding thing I have ever done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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It's a real problem in the US that nursing mothers get such negative feedback from other women. The community does new moms a dreadful disservice by saying that "it gets real old real fast". How about, "If you run into challenges, reach out to experienced mothers, lactation consultants, la leche, etc. Let's lead one another to success instead of piling on the negatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Get lost, sancti. -np (who ebf's, btw, but doesn't shove it down other people's throats). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Hang on a minute. It's sanctimonious and shoving down someone's throat to point a nursing mom in need of support toward those who can offer support? That's not how I see it. I hear someone asking for information about whether her babe's nursing pattern is normal and receiving the response that soon she will be able to wean and she'll be free! That doesn't strike me as responsive to the question "Is this normal?" Information about what's normal will best be offered by those who are experienced with the broad range of what's normal. If the question was "When can I wean?" then my answer would be different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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thank y ou!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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couldn't let that one pass without response!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 09:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Why can't I find anyone on this board who used RE Dr. Kang at Cornell? Looking for opinions. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Because no one is here. Nooooooo oooonnnnnnneeeeeee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for an easy trip (one flight) from NYC to somewhere relaxing and luxurious for 4 days the beginning of September. Ideas?? Thanks! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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ritz carlton PR [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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np: Our friends had a horrible experience at the Ritz Puerto Rico. But the Ritz Grand Cayman is fantastic-- with or without kids. We loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Similarly, the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. There are other high-end luxe places on GC, and there's at least one direct flight there from NYC every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Jinx! You owe me a Coke! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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ditto - got back in may - had a great time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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We went last summer. I so wish I could go again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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bahamas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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you should go to branson, mo! it's a blast! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] argh. we told my family we couldn't join them for a vacation the third week of august b/c dh has interviews that week that he's unwilling to miss, so instead we planned our vacation for the second week of august. now he's agreed to "practice interviews" during that week, and doesn't want to cancel, but I think he should. So we're in for a fight, I'm guessing. damn. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Is there no compromise? Can you go on vacation w/o DH, at least part of the time? I totally understand why he wants to focus 100% on this. Maybe your leaving him in town will make it great for both of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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lol, it'll only be great for me if I can leave the kids with him. The reason we're not taking the third week of august (and have him just come back to NY for the couple of days he needs to be here) is b/c we did that each of the last two years, and it pretty much sucked for both of us, esp for me. To be clear, he's the interviewER, not the interviewEE. So practice interviews are something that it's a nice thing for him to do, but definitely not critical for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Ah. I've been vacationing without DH for a bit this summer, and I've really enjoyed it. He's a crummy vacationer -- always looking for "activities." But my DC are 5 and 7. They can play all day without any intervention, as long as there is a swimmable body of water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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right, I expect it'll be easier when dcs are older -- mine are 4 and 1, and I'm a sahm -- while I'm lucky to be able to stay home with them, it also means it's not much of a vacation for me if dh isn't along. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Twin Moms: How long before babies started sleeping longer at night? What was your schedule? Thanks!!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Are they your first babies? If you can wrap your sleep-deprived head around it, Weissbluth's book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" thoroughly describes typical sleep patterns. Basically, they'll be evolving a more predictable sleep schedule by 4 mos. You'll want to encourage this by establishing sleep rituals and cues starting around 2-3 mos. Once you can get them to sleep at the same time, things will improve drastically. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] My dd comes home from camp totally beat, but lately she lays in bed and can't get herself to fall asleep. It is such a bad cycle. I put her to bed over an hour ago and she is still awake. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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how old? My 5 yo has been doing that for the past month or so, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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does she nap? mine does not normally, but falls asleep on the bus ride home for about 30min. it totally messes up bedtime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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no, she does not sleep on the bus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Sounds like she's overstimulated. Any chance she can take a day off from camp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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I think she is too, but I can't keep her home tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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my 5yo goes to full day camp. Never in bed before 10. Gets up btwn 7 and 8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Is he/she tired all of the time? I wouldn't care if she wasn't so cranky in the evening. She is obvisouly exhausted when she gets home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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never tired . . . like the energizer bunny. I'm envious of friends whose dc are in bed by 7:30 or 8:00 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Thinking of getting a gift certificate to an astrologer/astrocartographer for my best friend's wedding present. WDYT? They like to travel and are open to making a move soon but don't know where... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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I think it sounds like a waste of $, but that's just me. My sister would LOVE this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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I sort of agree, but lately I've heard from a few people who "have" astrologers. To each their own, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:02 PM Flag
[ - ] 8 dpo tomorrow. To test or not to test. Try to talk me out of it. I know I shouldn't test. (But I also know I probably will anyway.) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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way too soon to test. don't do it; the test won't be accurate either way so it's just a waste [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Any reccos for a doll stroller and place to purchase online? My dc just loves 'em. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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They get trashed. The cheap one they have at Target or ToysRUs is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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PBK has cute ones. But you can probably buy elsewhere for cheaper. Check Land of Nod, FAO Schwarz, Toys R Us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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perfect> exactly the info I was looking for!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] I am so, so pregnant. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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thanks :-) 36 weeks now so the novelty is wearing off. I am huge and heartburny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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I'm TTC, so I'm in awe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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best of luck. hope it happens soon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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I'm huge and heartburny but not pregnant. So, mazel tov! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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lol, thanks. at least i get a db out of it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Congrats! I just had twins 5 weeks ago...felt the same way, only now I am exhausted for other reasons!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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congrats to you too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Ditto. 31 weeks and counting here. How are you doing in the heat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for ideas for wedding toasts. Anyone have any advice for giving a wedding toast or have you heard any good ones recently? TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Whatever you do, don't roast the newlyweds. I hate that. So tacky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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Who are you toasting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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My brother and SIL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Just moved into a house and got our first diaper genie (previously just dumped them 1 by 1 down the chute in our apt bldg). How often do you dump that thing? The directions said when full but it seems to smell before that. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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I have the diaper champ and quite honestly, they're all equally smelly. I end up changing & cleaning it out about every other day. Depending on the type of dirty diapers, even sooner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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i empty the diaper champ each night and spray the F-er down with clorox clean-up. it works great for wet diapers but not for dirty ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
[ - ] are you smarter than most people? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Probably, why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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i feel this way most times. then i wonder if it's grandiosity or if i'm just really bored. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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^^^but I was when I was in Kindergarten [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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It is decidedly so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Not in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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not when it comes to trivia or standardized tests, but from a common sense standpoint, definitely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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I'm the opposite, great at general knowledge and stndardized test, common sense, not so much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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me too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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not most. just you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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hell yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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yes. am also a work horse, which I think has gotten me further career wise though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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no, but I've managed for most of my life to make people think I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:07 PM Flag
[ - ] for those of you considering public and private, which private would you turn down anderson for? (if you only want private, please don't answer). 43 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.17.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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trinity only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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ditto. if we had gotten trinity, would have been hard to turn down, even with the financial burden. would consider dalton, but in the end, would likely choose anderson over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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dalton or saint ann's (not any other) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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I agree, but only if I lived near one of them, and got that one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Very few, Alexander Robertson, ECFS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Really? I would totally do Anderson over either of those schools... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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It said, "which private would you turn down", I'd turn down those two, not others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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ie, which privates would you take over anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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ditto. I think they are faking us out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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why ecfs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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I see Hunter and Anderson as a back-up plan if dc doesn't get in to TT private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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Wow. GL with that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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lol! seriously! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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what if those 2 plans don't pan out? would you go district G&T over lower tier private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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np--Do you people have any idea of the quality of education at what UB is calling second tier schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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Most of them don't, but many NYers do, which is why they are almost as hard to get into as TT. Same goes for many of UB's 3rd-tier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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lol! says 3rd tier mom who is clinging to the fact that she was born in nyc! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Nope, "TT" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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snort! must be why you feel so compelled to defend the honor of the lower tier! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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that wasn't the question. I am looking to see how people looking at both private and public mix their rankings. I think you are someone who only wants private, so go away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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nnp: do you have any idea the quality of the education at anderson? please! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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When does Anderson teach chemistry? Can you give me some idea of the content? When are medieval and renaissance history covered? Tell me about the foreign language offerings. Tell me the class size for foreign language and how many times weekly is it offered? How many times weekly is science taught and what is the class size? How is the science lab? How many science teachers for K-8? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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lol! tell me the IQ of the average lower tier kid. that makes all the difference in the world. spoon feeding fancy subjects to average kids whose parents coddle them and hire tutors to help them learn just the basics will still land them far behind the smarter kids with fewer offerings at anderson. sorry if you need to believe otherwise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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np: I'm a big believer in public schools, but I don't think you are helping your argument here. When science, history, and foreign language are considered fancy subjects . . . public education is in big trouble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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all of these subjects are taught, and taught well at anderson. but i have seen the extras at privates, and they do not seem to raise the overall intellectual level of average kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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np: foreign language at anderson is just OK. hopefully adding another option [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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Anderson kids are smarter generally. But the school does not teach Ren or Medieval History (doesn't teach anything about Europe except for 20th century). It only has one foreign language, Spanish. And all classes are large. The school is going through a phase where it isn't bucking the DOE and doing its own thing like it used to, so it has more of the weaknesses of a NYC public school, despite an impressive student body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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such bs. the bucking the doe thing has not impacted the curriculum at all. if anything it just gets increasingly rich. the parents pay for everything anyway, so whether anderson likes the selection method or not has not had an impact on what is taught. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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ignore. its bitter betty, aka anti anderson mom again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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Ren and Medieval History are part of the global studies curriculum taught in public high schools in depth. It's touched upon when studying explorers in 4th grade. My other dc had it earlier, but by the time they were both done with HS, both had learned the same things, just at different times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Personally, for an elementary or K-8, I would rather ask: Is my dc learning how to think critically? Think analytically? Think logically? Is my dc learning how to write well - creative writing as well as personal essays and research papers (for MS age)? Is my dc learning how to speak in front of others? Is my dc learning how to analyze text? I'd rather know about those things than when medieval and renaissance history and chemistry are taught. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:28 AM Flag
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I want both for my child. I think broad content is crucial to a good education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 04:32 AM Flag
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I think the content can be learned in late MS/HS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 04:33 AM Flag
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^^^Actually, I do have two exceptions: math and foreign language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 04:34 AM Flag
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I have friends who pulled their kids out of second tiers for publics, so yes, I do have a sense of the quality of education at those second tiers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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we did that. couldn't be happier. would take smarter peer group over more art supplies any day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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dalton and trinity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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I would turn down Hunter for Dalton or Trinity. I would turn down Anderson (of the schools where dc applied) for Collegiate, St. B's, maybe ECFS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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I would take trinity or dalton over H/A, but anderson over hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:25 PM Flag
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Dalton or trinity. would turn down hunter or anderson for those two, but no others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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We didn't apply to Anderson, but did apply to Hunter and a range of private schools. Would have taken any of them over Anderson, which is inconveniently located and run by the DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 06:12 AM Flag
[ - ] Would you hire a young and attractive college student as a summer nanny? (assume she is good with dcs.) 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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yeah why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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how attractive? live in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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Probably not. Depends on how attractive. Normal attractive maybe, outstanding attractive, no. Insecure on my part but it's the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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I don't think that's insecure, just realistic. Who needs that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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And the reason I'd be more likely not to hire is because I'd be afraid of DH having a crush, I think it's more that I'd feel like an unattractive old person in comparison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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noooooooooooo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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^^ meant for OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I absolutely would - who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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to watch her bend over in her little bikini when I'm hiding my mom belly in a one piece? no thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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No - why take the risk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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if a man could cheat on Christie Brinkley... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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Yeah, but she's 50 and the other woman was 18 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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np. I think that this is what the op is worried about. op I'm not saying you are 50 btw! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Yeah but she's drop dead gorgeous. She might be an idiot - I obviously don't know her - but there's something about all young girls. They are vivacious and exciting. No need to tempt fate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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but he sounds kind of psycho [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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You introduce another female into the household ... especially a young and attractive one ... and you're asking for trouble. Period. Raise your own kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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You paranoid women are weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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You're being silly. If we ever have another we are hiring an Aupair, I will not attempt to screen out the attractive ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I have hired many such girls, why not? (I am far from attractive, BTW, just not insecure) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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how come you're not worried about dh having a thing for them? even if you know he wouldn't act on it, isn't it unpleasant to think of him thinking of it? also, how can watching bikini-bending have no effect on you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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np: probably because she is secure in her marriage and not totally insecure like the rest of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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I just don't see it as a possibility and have seen jealousy do more damage than cheating. My dd likes arty acting college girls to get a break from me and I have no problem with them. how much do you hang out with the babysitter anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone ever been to the Spence-Chapin thrift store? Any good? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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I dump my stuff there all teh time and usual come out w/ soemthing for myself or kids, found new 7 jeans and a very clean Ralph Lauren dress for my DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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which one is that? 90th and 2nd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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96th and 2nd but like all thrift stores it's sometimes really good and other times really bad stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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ok -- never have been to that one... but there are a few thrift shops in that area... 90th and 2nd and then 2nd btweeen 89th and 90th...might as well take a look at all three... both I just mentioned have nice window displays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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sorry, I should clarify,... 'nice' is a stretch... decent is more appropriate, they always make me want to go in a browse a bit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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their is one on 96th and 2nd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] DB is a a year and still wakes up during the night. He goes to sleep at 7 and is up at 5, with a wakeup (no feeding) at night. What can I do? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Site Feedback 07.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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What happens when he wakes up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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my DS turned 1 (yesterday) has the same hours and was also waking up but 3 weeks ago we made [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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sorry dropped something on the keyboard...we made him cry it out when he woke at night it wasn't that bad and only lasted 3 nights and 3 weeks lateer he hasn't woke up and sleep from 7-5:30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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