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[ - ] I'm just 15 weeks and trying to do a 3D ultrasound because we'll be away for several weeks. Dying to know gender -- is it too early? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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yes..i think 17 wks. is earliest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Picture showing an obvious penis at 13 weeks here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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you may find out, but usually it won't be 100%. Many of those places will let you come back for another one for free if they can't tell though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I found out at 15 weeks on a regular ultrasound. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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so did I - I was told we have a girl. We named him after dh's brother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Reposting for evening crowd - NYC OB/GYN advice needed: Torn between staying with Jacques Moritz or switching to someone new. I need to schedule my next appt (6 mo pp). In some ways Moritz took care of me well but his office is a disorganized nightmare and he was AWOL for the birth itself. Considering Alice Kim or Renuka Paka (both also SLR). Anyone have advice or opinions--Moritz as GYN (as opposed to an OB)? Dr. Kim or Dr Paka? TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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me too! i'm 10 weeks along with my first, and just didn't feel right about my initial appointment with him. what did you decide to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Alice Kim delivered my son! SHe is AMAZING and I would be thrilled to have her deliver my next son in a few weeks!! However, their office has a rotation - so you could get any of the six docs, which would be more than okay- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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Only give birth at Columbia. CHONY (as Babies' is now called) is the tertiary care center for our city. If anything is wrong/ goes wrong that's where you want to be. Avoid SLR at all costs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Nah - ignore above poster about SLR - she is too extremist - me and everyone I know who delivered there - about 5 people...have had nothing but good experiences there- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I've found Paka to be a bit alarmist. Maybe all OB's are. But that was my experience with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.14.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] what are the chances of getting my very smart but academically lost DD into a good private 5th grade for fall 2009? What would I have to do -- have her sit for the ERB? For 5th grade? When? And how do I possibly figure out which school would suit her? What I know is that her current zoned public school does not and may be turning her off to academics forever. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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if she is academically lost and coming fro a public her chances at a very top school are limited, are you thinking a catholic school or maybe a nice progressive co-ed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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i don't think a top school would be right for her anyway. she needs challenge and she needs someone putting a little pressure on her, in a loving way, LOL. As it is, she's been languishing in public, waiting for the rest to catch up, daydreaming and reading. She does not try very hard at anything because she hasn't had to yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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^^^I should add that her report cards have been very good -- her school doesn't do "grades" so it's all narrative and the teacher last year (3rd grade) said great things about her. But her 3rd grade test scores were only so-so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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I haven't applied an older dc so I can't help out with practical logistics. If you like coed I would say Town and Friends are great environments for a dc like that. SS reaches might be NBS and Marymount would be a very nurturing fit. Also Hewitt is NOT a house for morons as everyone on this board claims. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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I would try cathedral. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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also cgps. btw, i would send her to a tutor. that way it won't be you bothering her, and if she develops a good relationship, she may just get inspired. I would do this if you don't end up going private, at least twice weekly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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If she is very smart, you should try to get her into TTs for the peer group. Where are you? UWS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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brooklyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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oh, so it's very far from most TTs... how about St Anns? She could also wait a bit and try for Hunter./NEST. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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np: Must live in Manhattan for Hunter, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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not for high school (starts in 7th grade, with admissions based on a test taken in 6th grade which your child qualifies to take if their 5th grade test scores are in the top 10%) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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or: Great to know, thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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So, Berkeley Carroll, why not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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on the fall, she will need to take the erb ...it has wisc components and a standardized reading comp section. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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will you say what school? i'm considering moving to brooklyn and don't want to attend a school that turns off a child academically? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] You will flame I bet but I don't think it is fair that I attend shower for baby #2. Same sex, only a year apart, she has everything she needs and I savor my weekends. Don't you think baby #2 and 3 and subsequent should not have showers thrown for mom? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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you seem to want to be flamed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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imho, it is rather tacky to have showers for subsequent children - unless there has been a long time between them or some other extenuating circumstance exists. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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You go girl! Stick to your guns. Time is precious, people are greedy. (I'm anti-shower, can you tell? Flame away). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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:-) you I like. I am anti shower too. Did not want one for db #1 and would never have had one for db#2. This country has become shower crazy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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thank you for saying that. not only is the country shower happy but gift happy as well. I begged my friends not to throw me wedding or a baby shower. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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so say no...it's an invitation not a command. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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i agree with you; however, i was really depressed during my second pregnancy (3 years later and opposite gender) and i wanted a shower for me, not so much for baby crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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totally tacky to have a shower for number 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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it depends. for me, the baby shower wasnt' about gifts. it was about gettin gtogether with friends for a party. i threw my own. and didnt' ask for gifts. had a great time hanging out with people i knew from all stages and areas of my life. was cool to see them all meet. was nice to see them all one last time bf my life changed entirley when dd arrived. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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this is totally tacky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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why???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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whether you cared about gifts or not, throwing a baby shoer for oneself is gauche. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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i agree with you. dh and i just find it another reason to throw a party. don't care about the gifts at all. it's more about the company and a reason to call out friends you haven't seen in a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Hey Money Moms! Ugh. I don't know why, but I just looked at our retirement portfolio statement. I'm not sure how people usually look at the numbers (aside from this, we have nothing to do with investing, etc.) but we have lost over 10 percent of our savings this year -- year to date june 30. I have a sense things are grim, but is this in an acceptable range to lose given the market right now? It seems like a LOT! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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I know, we lost 38K in the last month. I cursed dh for even looking at the statement! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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ok so this is normal? I want to know if it's just the way the market is going, or if our broker is even worse than average. I have no idea what he invests us in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Haven't you been paying attention? You don't need to know what you've invested in to know that it's probably not doing so well. I'm not a money person either but I watch the news. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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i don't watch the news. lol. we don't have a tv. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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internet? radio? do you know there is a presidential election coming up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you find it pathetic if someone w/ money has a lot of help? Even if they are an involved parent and the help just makes life easier? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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No. Isn't that what we'd all want? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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op- i know but i didn't grow up in a family with help. my mom did everything. i just feel kind of pathetic and guilty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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You are lucky. I was a nanny in college and helped a family where the mom was often around but wanted the help so when one kid was crying the other didn't have to be ignored, etc. It worked out great and if I was in your position I would do the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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if i were uberwealthy, i would totally want a housecleaner, some kind of mother's helper or part-time babysitter, and possibly an occasional cook. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I have found that uberwealthy with lots of help and being an involved parent are mutually exclusive. Just what I've seen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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look more closely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Not pathetic at all. At least I hope not because that's me! I don't have a lot of help, but enough that I seem to find myself with a lot of free time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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if i could afford it, I'd pay for a regular housekeeper. then I'd have more time to hang out and do stuff with dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:05 PM Flag
[ - ] should i bother registering for our first baby if there is no shower? do people buy off registry when the baby is born? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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You should probably register in case someone asks. And someone will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Don't bother registering it's greedy just buy what you need [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Darien v New Canaan - how are they different? please help - have narrowed down to those 2 burbs but not sure how they really differ...2 dc's 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.14.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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I grew up in New Canaan, much nicer than Darien. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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any sense for how the schools compare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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not at all, really. I do know that the reason we moved to NC was for the schools. My mom was super involved in the schools, eventually an elected member of the board of Ed, and she chose NC after a lot of research. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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white and whiter. waspy and waspier. money and more money [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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definitely extremely waspy. I think New Canaan was more "old money" but that's changed since I was a kid there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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new canaan is so pretty it makes my teeth hurt. Read The Ice Storm if you haven't already. It is set in New Canaan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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LOL--and that book makes you want to live there? That book keeps me away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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you missed my sarcasm, which I didn't think was subtle . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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i think or is being ironic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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I've lived in Darien for the last 15 years. I can probably speak for a number of commuters when i say that we ended here b/c it was just a lot easier than N.C. Another diffence for people seems to be land- for NC and beach- for Darien. Peolple speak very highly of the school system here. We have two dc but have gone the private route, age of dd was an issue - 12/27 birthdate, and class size was pretty large for ds's grade. Socially I can only speak for Darien- it is extremly white, there are plenty of middle class people; and I am from Wisconsin originally and have made a lot of friends here- hope this helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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and it's incredibly boring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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all white, rich, blonde, play field hockey and lacrosse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Are there middle class people there now? How can they afford it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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We are thinking about those burbs as well--for the schools. It would be a financial strain for us--we'd have one of the cheapest houses in town. I can't decide whether that will be too much of a burden for DCs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Darien mom, are you still on? What's the pre-school situation like? We're planning to move out next spring/summer. Will that be too late for 3 yo DS to apply to schools for the fall? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone discouraged from applying to certain privates because you (the parents) would not fit in? TIA 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.14.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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yes, while the educational consultant we were working with suggested that a great school for DD would be Brearly (and dd is very verbal and bright, top erbs), we decided at a very late stage that it wouldn't fit us. we are somewhat religious jews - we keep kosher etc - and felt that dd would feel very left out at lunchtime, birthday parties (on saturdays would be problematic) etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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Interesting considering how jewish it is for most UES ss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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That is not saying much at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Did you go to brearley, do you have a dd there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Before you jump down my throat, read what you wrote. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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There are many Jews at many of them, not just Brearley, but she said they were religious and kept kosher - there are fewer like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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wouldn't that be true for most non-jewish schools? My friend, whose family is also religious/conservative (keep kosher etc.) has her kids at Fieldston, which is quite jewish, and it has been an issue for them too. The school wouldn't even allow them to bring in kosher food for lunch, so the kids are very limited in what they can eat at school. She said all the b-day parties are on saturdays, and they are pretty much the only religious family in any of their grades. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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Never, but I grew up here. That may make a difference I don't know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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YES it does make a difference! PFFT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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please.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Almost, we were discouraged BY certain privates and knew we didn't want to fit in... same thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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You mean they made it obvious they didn't want you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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No, I was being "clever". We didn't like them!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Oh, uh huh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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OP-haven't been discouraged b/c of ERB scores but because of our finances, or social status. Although, we're not asking for FA. It just bums me out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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IME and I have been here my entire life, that is just silly. There are all kinds of people and school is about your dc not you good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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That's what I thought too. And, it wasn't like we were asking about Dalton or Trinity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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Trinity is so down to earth IMO, what on earth would intimidate you about dalton? abrasive new money blah.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I've just been trying to gather on information on the different schools and when I talk to others they seem to talk more about me and DH "fitting in" than our dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Well don't gather any info from this board. Everyone here has their own agenda and you have no idea what anyone is really like. Do you have any friends who are from the city and have dcs and relatives in a widespread sampling of schools? We know a lot about the individual feel or culture of each school that really you can't know from a visit or listening to the opinion of someone who applied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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I was asking someone who had kids in two different schools. So, I was a little surprised when told it was more about me. My DH is from here so his attitude is--my city we should go where we want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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I agree with him, that is how we felt. Of course, we had very little choice in the matter, I think that is an ignorant response your friend gave, sounds to me like she has an agenda to keep you out, or discouraged from applying to her school or those schools she was talking about. you pick the school you like. The less you care about fitting in the better off you will be in the process and FWIW here is a tip I live by: it is always the ones from somewhere else other than NYC who try the hardest to be the elitists at these schools. All of my alum friends are the down to earthers at our school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Thank you. You really need b.s. filters in this city. Anyway, I'll just go by my gut when visiting the schools this fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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And remember that you cannot lose with any of the schools here, we are all lucky to have such wonderful options I wouldn't say any school was bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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I had a friend like that who kept asking me why I wanted to send dc to a school with all those "rich" "as*holes", you know what she was wrong. Apply where you want and see how it goes. You'll like some schools, love some & dislike others, but not because you are not rich. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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That's what UB says. I didn't find Dalton to be like that. I met lots of really down to earth and diverse families there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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I am not quoting UB I know the school well, its just an opinion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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i guess you hung out w the wrong crowd/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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the wrong crowd? no idea what you are saying. what crowd of dalton dcs did you hang out with as a parent? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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unless you are a current parent or student, you can [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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What is to be discouraged by? This is NYC, every time you turn a corner someone is richer than you are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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or poorer! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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Sure, or poorer, whatever. Why be intimidated at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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Nope but then this is my town [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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my kind of town Chicago is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I think it's foolish to rule out schools bec you might not fit in. It's about your dc's education! This is the silliest thing I've heard. It's not some country club. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I am always surprised by how insecure and desperate women in this city can be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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psd discouraged us from applying to a certain progressive school, said "socially" wouldn't be right for us -- I guess we're not cool enough for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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That is PSD brokering your smart dc away from that school in favor of another family. Any PSD who says stuff like that is an idiot and doesn't have the best interest at heart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Either that or her kid's erb wasn't high enough and psd was letting them down gently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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Yes. PSD cautioned us about certain schools not being a good fit for us as parents. We listened politely, then applied everywhere because we wanted to see for ourselves. In the end, she was right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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Just the opposite. We were encouraged to apply to privates, even though we couldn't afford it. We should have been discouraged because dd has a July birthday and we need FA. Not a great combo. Got WL across the board. So relieved when we got a G&T placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:34 AM Flag
[ - ] how do i know if my bf is just really sick and stressed and in a terrible mood for some steriod meds he was just put on OR he is trying to be so cold to me that i just break it off with him? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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dump him and see what happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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steroid meds, testosterone, etc can really change the personlaity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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its to reduce some swelling before surgery. he has done a 360 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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do not dump him. Steroids make you crazy mean. If he's like this when he goes off, then you know the answer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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^^^unless he's going to be on them for months/years, than I suppose I wouldn't wait around to find out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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my concern is just making sure its the actual steriods and not me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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but the thing is, he is really being mean to me, doesn't want to talk, etc...i want to make sure its not just his M.O. to get me to break up with him. they aren't anabolic steriods, they are the other kind that doctors give you for sinus stuff, but steriods nonetheless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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np - that you are even thinking he could be trying to break up with you suggests deeper problems even if it is ultimately attributed to the steriods [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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nooooo, i would never have said this last week. ever. he is just being so annoyed and irritated by me it seems, like he has no time to speak with me, deal with me, etc that its hard to not take personally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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Have him ask the doctor. Is it injected, topical or oral? When was he put on them? When did the mood change start? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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its oral. he was put on them about 2 weeks ago. i notice the change this week, started last weekend. just really bizarre [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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my DH is calm and funny and easy going and had to take steroids and became an a-hole. I finally pointed out to him that his responses were not "him" and he was able to switch meds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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what kind was he taking? what was he on them for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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sorry. meant he was using a hormone cream - testosterone - and it made him an ass. he stopped and is going a diff route and he is back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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wow, amazing that a cream could do that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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hormones... I was married to an aggressive ass for a while and now my DH is back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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glad he is back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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me too ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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i think you should find a way to ask him. "whoa -- is that a side effect of your meds or are you just an asshole today?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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i did. he said he was really irritable with no patience and didn't know what was going on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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i say meds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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i hope it is, but its so weird that i can't imagine it. it really seems like he wants to lose me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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he is putting a substance in his body that is usually not there. it makes sense tome that it could have affects on many levels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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i hope he can differentiate that feeling and not think he just hates me now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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he probably does think that he hates you now, I would just back off an ignore him. He is not rational. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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This was totally my mother when she was on oral steroids b/c of poison ivy. She would pick fights and be completely nasty to my step-dad. He was supper worried until he read the side-effects. For a day or two, he thought that they were going to have to get a divorce. It is totally normal. If this behavior didn't exist before the steroids, then I would wait till he goes off before you make any decisions. [ Reply |