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[ - ] help pls! 4mos DS still gets up every 3hrs at night to eat, i think it is a little early to CIO, any suggestions? We are trying Rice cereal next week, but does anyone have any other advice I am SOOOO exhausted!!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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I thought 4 months was such a hard time sleepwise. Rice cereal probably won't make a difference. Can DH take a turn one of the night wakings, or the early morning one, so you get one break? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
[ - ] help pls! 4mos DS still gets up every 3hrs at night to eat, i think it is a little early to CIO, any suggestions? We are trying Rice cereal next week, but does anyone have any other advice I am SOOOO exhausted!!!! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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this is not super unusual for a baby that age, especially if EBF, and rice cereal is unlikely to help much. BTDT. is baby hungry each time he wakes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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most times seems hungry, sometimes just wants to hang out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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does he go to sleep on his own? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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yes, is pretty good about going back to sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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then i don't see what CIO will do, esp at thai age. he can self soothe already. he's probably hungry most of the time he wakes up. if ebf, have dad handle it when you think baby isn't hungry and he may drop those wakings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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My 5m old now sleeps through the night. I thought he was hungry when waking up, but one day I just gave him back his pacifier and he went back to sleep. Important not to pick him up. You can definately start to decrease night feedings, either time if you are BF or quantity if you are bottle feeding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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newsflash- 4 mo is too young to be expected to sleep through the night. i know it's exhausting, but this too shall pass. just stick it out. gl p.s. 4 mo is pretty young for rice cereal- check with pd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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i wasn't expecting my 4m old to, but he did. I think not every child will, but there are definately things you can do to help the process along [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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Sorry to tell you that solids will not help him sleep longer stretches at this age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] My Aunt still has my Chapin plant. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Really? How old are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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40! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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^^ probably outed myself, have told others this because its funny, but thought people here might appreciate it given the other post about the Chapin plant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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That's awesome. Did you go to Chapin? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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No I went to Brearley instead but we have the plant! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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I went to Spence and I don't recall that we got a plant. Is this just a Chapin thing? So funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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If you applied to chapin even then they gave you a plant. NBS too I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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interesting. i have no idea where my mom applied. i wonder if she remembers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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she probably applied you everywhere, thats what everyone does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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^^ and did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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That's just strange [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Why is that strange, I think its cute :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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What is with all these Chapin plant posts? How can i get one of those plants? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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Apply to attend chapin! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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They give plants to all applicants or just those who get accepted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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All applicants I think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:35 AM Flag
[ - ] is PUPPs dangerous? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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you really should google this stuff. you're going to get nothing but people's opinions here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone else's DH get laid off recently? hardest part is going to be having him at home. any suggestions on how you adjusted to this change? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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he needs to get out. it's really hard on a marriage when both are home all the time. He needs to schedule gym time, do grocery shopping, etc. so he is out of house for scheduled blocks of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:12 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone know about the sports programs at Nest for middle school? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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I know they have basketball teams. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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thanks. I know the teams they say they have. I guess I am wondering how often they practice when they have games etc. Was hoping a NEST mom might be on. Appreciate the post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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I've heard any number of am announcements about this team or that. My ds just finished K so, truth be told, I didn't listen very carefully. But I remember that the soccer team did well. (Couldn't tell you grade or sex of team.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Ask your question on the Brooklynnesters@yahoogroups.com site or on NESTMforum@yahoogroups.com. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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thank you so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Tips for 3yr old bday party in September? Only about 6 kids- thought about using our building's party room - what to do for entertainment? any ideas? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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freeze tag, decorate cookies/cupcakes, maybe a pinata? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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you could hire a clown. we did for $175 which is cheap in the clown world. some crazies want to charge $500. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Rather than spend on entertainment, you could instead buy a few things: get an inflatable plastic pool, fill it up with plastic balls--instant ball pit. Duplex legos in one corner perhaps. A few plastic trikes or cars if you can get someone to loan them to you. And a plastic slide/gym set. And big balls to roll around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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i should have mentioned that i have no time to prepare -need someone to do this all for me - should i just pick a party place? any thoughts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Party for up to 10 runs about $500. CMOM does a wonderful job. You sit back and relax and they do it all for you. Including getting the cake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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is it good for a 3 year old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Perfect for a 3 year old. Singing, puppets, a play area, gift bags with a free pass to come back and visit museum. YOu can't go wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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what do you mean? You can't order a cake and some balloons? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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this doesn't take long. 3yos are easy and only 6 is no problem at all. Fresh direct for food. If you don't mind paying extra, order toys for 2-day delivery (assuming it's a weekend party?). Or if you have a car, drive out to big toysrus and get balls, etc. You could also have a book-read-aloud party and give out books and coloring books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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there are only 6 kids--you can't order balloons and a cake? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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gymboree is cheap and they really do everything except the cake (which i like to get myself, anyway). we did for my 3 y.o. and she was ecstatic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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art projects, like decorating hats, bags, treasure boxes; pin the tale on the donkey; carnival type games for prizes; food from food emporium (they deliver at a precise time, not a window and food is really good). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Sort of a stupid question but I'm obsessed, so I'll ask. I am 13 weeks pregnant and flying to Asia for business next week. Traveling business class (thankfully) but I am totally at a loss about what to wear on the plane. Would yoga pants and a long shirt be too casual? Any advice appreciated! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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sounds fine to me. as long as they don't look like pjs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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too casual for what? No one cares what you wear on the plane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Well, I never fly business class and I'm wondering if they do care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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not anymore. Just make sure it doesn't look like pjs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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OK, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Last time I flew business class to Asia I wore a Juicy sweat suit. There will be plenty of people in business attire but a ton dressed casually as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Say you invited someone over to your house and a month later your mom was diagnosed with cancer. Then that same person went to another relatives house and their daughter was diagnosed with a different kind of cancer. Then that same person was invited to a wedding, and was upset that the rushed wedding was stealing the thunder of her own wedding and the bride ended up with inflamed molar that left looking like a chipmunk on her wedding day. Then the family whose daughter had cancer and had been doing really well had this person over for a second time and now their daughters cancer is back worse than before. Would you blame anyone for not wanting to invite this person to their house, or chance it on the grounds of coincidence? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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if i were superstitious and crazy, sure. Why not gang up and burn her as a witch? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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ita- the woman cannot create cancer in another person by her mere presence. Thinking that is sheer ignorance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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so you would risk it. and if someone in your family suddenly got cancer or got sick, would you question your decision? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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np: i simply would never make the connections that you're making. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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I am willing to accept that I sound crazy, and am probably wrong, but I also don't want to take a chance since crazier happens all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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no, they really don't happen all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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so what exactly is your thinking here? that the person is putting curses on people or that she is an unknowing jinx? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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correct. I am also willing to accept that I am probably wrong. What I am curious about is if anyone else on the board avoids things, people, etc. because they think it could bring them bad luck. I accept I am not making sense, but would you risk having this person over if you could avoid it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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np: No, I do not believe that human beings have these sorts of powers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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What?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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yes, clearly all of these things are this person's fault. She should be banned from humanity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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i live in a very different world than you do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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I'd be super nice to this person and send her gifts, that's what I'd do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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Didn't anybody else visit these people/attend that wedding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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everyone at the wedding got cancer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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yes but these three incident have this one person in common. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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So? My aunt, uncle and cousin all have had cancer and they have my other cousin in common... is it his fault? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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new person. introduced to the group on a very limited basis each time with horrible results. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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you don't just sound crazy. you are crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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seriously. do you think this person has the power to cause cancer? if so you better call the NIH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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Seriously! Maybe she is radioactive or something! OP, get on the phone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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you are crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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I think you need to contact your high school science teacher and tell him or her that they did a lousy job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Obviously you need to isolate this one person forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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or perhaps shoot her into space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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shoot her into the sun, where she obviously came from. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
[ - ] I am SO frustrated... GHI SUCKS!!!!!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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and to think of the hours we put into our jobs just to get lousy benefits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
[ - ] My 3.5 y.o. is starting public PreK in the Fall, in Brooklyn. She is currently getting CPSE services, OT & PT, at a sensory gym. As I work full-time & won't have a babysitter next year how can I get her her therapies? I am sure this must be an issue for everyone who works & I can't imagine everyone hires a babysitter for this. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 07.16.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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i hope this doesn't sound snarky, but if she didn't have therapies after school who would be watching her? I assume if you get home early enough to watch her after school you can take her to her therapy. Unless I am missing somehting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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I will have a sitter, but she will also watching my other 2 kids & a neighbor's son, so I think it is too much for her to trek everyone else. It is not that close to our house. This summer she is trekking all 3 of my kids to the gym, but 4 kids after school would be hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
[ - ] convince me that I shouldn't go for a third. I have two girls (one almost 4 yo and the other two months). 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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IF you can afford it and want it, why not? It's your decision [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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I have 2 dds and am pg now with our son. The youngest is 4yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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your second is only 2 mos old. do you really need to decide this right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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I went for #3 with 2 boys, and now have a third on the way. My thoughts are if you need to be convinced not to, then you really should just go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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first - tell me why you want to be talked out of it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:51 AM Flag
[ - ] I have an evening wedding on a sat night. It begins about 7 pm- when do you think it should end? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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does the cocktail hour start at 7pm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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^^if not I would think maybe 1am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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i really don't know. I have something early the next day and my dh wants to stay to the very end- so I want to anticipate how much sleep I will get that evening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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I'm asking because of the ceremony starts at 7pm then I can't see the reception ending before midnight. I would say 1am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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have fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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ceremony at 7? Reception in same place? I'd say midnight at the earliest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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most weddings are around 5 hours, so if the ceremony begins at 7 it should wrap up around midnight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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11-12 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there such a thing as a sleep specialist for babies? In NYC? Need some advice; ped isn't really that great at these things. Thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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there are lots of books. There are pediatricians who specialize in this area (many of them have written books, and many of them offer conflicting advice) and I'd guess in NY there's someone, but I don't know offhand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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if they have a real sleep issue thank yo uneed a doc. if it's just how to get the baby to sleep through the night I recommend Janine Hayward at swellbeing.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
[ - ] where in the city can I get blinds for my bedroom to block out early morning light. I need the blinds TODAY so no ordering. We rent, so cheap. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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home depot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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Ikea, Target, Company Store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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bbb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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Gracious Home -- and they'll cut them to size for free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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home depot. they will cut them to size, and I put them up myself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Home Depot would be cheapest. I think Bed Bath & Beyond has them too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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