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[ - ] 5'11" and 153 lbs. Unreasonable to want to get back to pre-baby 135, or should I be happy where I am? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Your current weight is healthy and considered on the low side for your height [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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really? on the low side? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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155 is considered perfect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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no not unreasonable to want to be healthy. i wouldn't put a lot of focus on a number though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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ita- its not the weight number as much as overall health, having some muscle tone, healthy heart, eating well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Don't look at the scale. Can you fit into your clothes? Are you proportionate? Are you confident in your looks? I am 5'6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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^and look pretty good at 135 so that seems pretty thin for your height. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I don't know i am 5 3 and 123 and want to go to my 110 but that's because I only have 1 pair of pants that I can fit into - I am really hoping that I don't need to buy a wardrobe. So to answer your question go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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it's 15 pds just go tot the gym and work it off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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I don't know- 5'11 is too tall to be 135 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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I am exactly the same height and weight, although i haven't been the 135 for QUITE some time. What about a compromise and try for 145? I think post-baby your body might have a new set-point. I just know that i am not willing to starve myself to get back to 135 any more so trying to be happy with what i am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know which school district Mott between Houston and Prince is in? TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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is that chinatown? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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D2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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No, it's D1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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According to insides schools, that street block is zoned for PS 130, which is in District 2: http://www.insideschools.org/fs/school_profile.php?id=42#zone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:49 PM Flag
[ - ] sex during ovulation one week ago. when can I test to see if pg 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.14.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I would wait until 14 dpo. Otherwise, it's waisting money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Favorite brand of concealer? Mine used to be L'Oreal but the last two tubes that I have purchased have separated into oil and goo. Ick. TIA! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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I use chantecaille brand. It's the one thing I splurge on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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where do you buy it and how much does it cost? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I get it at Bergdorfs and it costs like $50, but it lasts forever, b/c I don't use that much. I would love to find a cheaper alternative, but haven't found anything yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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clinique [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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touche eclat by YSL. My ONLY makeup splurge. That and mascara are must have-ons all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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is that the one that's shaped like a pen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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OR: Sort of, I guess (aren't they all though?) It is in a gold colour tube (you can't see the product) and has a click on the bottom which dispenses the product onto a "brush". Love, love love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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neutrogena stick is great... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] How many friends do you have and how often do you talk to them? Mainly email or what? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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probably about 20 I class as good friends some I only talk to or e-mail once or twice a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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not a lot. maybe 11. I don't make friends very easily. I used to talk on the phone but find it so draining. Now I mostly communicate via e-mail and in person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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2 best friends--one across the country. We exchange long emails 3-7x a week. My oldest best friend lives about 40 minutes away. We talk on the phone several times a week and see each other when we can. Then I've got various girlfriends close by but we usually see each in kid-related activities like swimming or the park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Did your stomach come back after #2? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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not yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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I have extra stomachs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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depends on your age I think. I had #2 at 31 and looked better than ever by 6 mo - no flab. Now after #3 at 35 it never came back and has been a struggle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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this is me almost - #1 at 32 no problem #2 36 and looking all poochy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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mostly back. my butt, on the other hand .... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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yes - but not after #3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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You have to be in shape before you get pregnant. Depends on several factors: skin elasticity (genetics), fitness level pre-baby, amount of weight you gained. Once you stretch that skin and it remains stretched it's tough to get it back no matter how much you lose. I was 105 lbs and I still had a TT to remove excess skin. Obviously I will never be 25 again, but my excess skin is so much less now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Come on I remember very well my parents talking about maybe having to leave New York City in the mid 80s because of the expense. One doctor, on lawyer. You just think it is so expensive because it is not our turn to pay ConEd 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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wha? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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One doctor and one lawyer and NYC was so expensive in mid 80s they thought they would have to leave. Things are no that different now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Was that the 'white flight'? or was that the 70s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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that was the 70s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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oh. Yeah, living in Manhattan is expensive. Probably will be forever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Always was will never really change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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yep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:35 AM Flag
[ - ] My sis is a counselor and it's so obvious when she goes from chatting mode to counseling mode. I've never told her that it's obvious - and borderline annoying. She just told me that her teen dd will say she doesn't want her mom to counsel her and that's how my sister knows she's on the right track with her dd. Again, I said nothing - but wonder if I should point out that maybe her dd just recognizes the switch that I do and is annoyed by it. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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If it was me, I'd appreciate your honesty. I'd want to know if I was going into a work mode. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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a counselor should know that listening to teens is what counts - not your opinion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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op: meaning not my sis' opinion or not my opinion? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I mean that her opinions are not what her dd needs - she just needs an ear and someone who cares. I don't know how I would approach that with the mom w/o hurting her feelings though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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^^and on her side - very very few teens consider their moms less than bossy and a pita. My 14 yo ds tells me often to stop spazzing - ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] I am not in NYC. Can someone tell me about Anderson? There seems to be a lot of controversy over this school. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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it's a public school with a gifted and talented pgrm. That's it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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and a great national reputation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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thanks. I understand now why some of the moms here get defensive and nasty about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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free and great are hard to find [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
[ - ] How mad would be if you told nanny to put baby to sleep one way and they completely disregarded your instructions? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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how old is db [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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If the baby got to sleep and was happy, I probably won't care. Although I could understand if you have a system. You could always make your case again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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some sleep positions are not safe for very young dbs. not ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Then tell her that you want it done as you prefer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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It would depend. Our nanny refused to do CIO and I was ok with that. Putting an infant on their stomach would not be ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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i would be very annoyed- we did CIO, for night and naps, and nanny won't do it. although having said that, my nanny can always get dd to sleep, so i've decided that whatever she does works, so i leave it alone. result is still that dd knows how to put herself to sleep, because of CIO, so that's what i care about the most. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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we were exactly the same. Ultimately I realized that realistically, nanny was never going to really do CIO and I didn't really blame her, but it didn't seem to put us off track. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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yes. nanny said she couldn't do it, wasn't part of her culture. but it's funny, i always tell her she can do it (cio), and she never has, but in past week i have noticed she has put down dd for naps a couple of times and let her cry, because she saw it was taking forever to rock the baby to sleep, and once she put her in the crib dd would wake up again. so she is starting to see it my way! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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letting a baby cry to sleep is your way. nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Nanny not doing anything I tell her to do is the story of my life! She thinks that bc dd is her grand-daughter she can do whatever she pleases! We have had plenty of arguments about this but in the she knows I wouldnt leave her with a stranger so she continues to do things her way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 05:42 AM Flag
[ - ] any suggestions on where to look for kitchen backsplash ideas? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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kitchen mags - go to B&N grab a stack and order a coffee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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what does the rest of the kitchen look like? What is our style? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:29 AM Flag
[ - ] What would you do if your Nanny asked you to co-sign a loan? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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say no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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I would go with hell no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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Would it be "hell no AND you're out here!"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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no way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Depends on how close you two are. My nanny would never get the idea to ask such thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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no way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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no. I wouldn't cosign a loan with anyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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DH co-signed a loan for his aunt (my MIL's sis) and she periodically failed to send in payments because of hard times and didn't have the nerve to ask him to help out or tell him she was late. These defaults will be on his credit report for at least 7 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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say no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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tell her that I was not in position to do that for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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would not do it and would question her judgement for asking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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that's pretty ballsy to ask of someone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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no. but I would feel guilty and feel sad for her that she felt like she had nowhere else to go to ask . it isn't like most nannies are raking in the cahs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] This my be a dumb question I should already know the answer too, but Kindergarters are expected to wipe thier own bums when they poop, right? I would think teachers would not do it for them. How many of you have incoming K dc who can do this well? My dd does, but I usually have to go behind her with a wipe. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.14.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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I don't wipe my preschooler anymore. When i did wipe after she wiped herself, there was nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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yes, they are expected to wipe themselves -- at dd's school, the k's went to the bathroom with a buddy, but no teacher. that said, i know very few kids who actually poop at school, so don't worry about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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I taught full day public K for 11 years and never wiped a bottom. If there was an issue the dc would go to the nurse for help (she would help or call parents for new clothes if nec) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I still spot check and DC is entering K in the fall. Come fall though, he'll be on his own. FWIW he only had to poop once last year in full day preschool (9-2:30pm). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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If it helps most kids don't poop at school. DC wasn't very good at it until 1st grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Mine manages fine for the most part, but I'm pretty sure he doesn't poop it school. It could change in the fall when he starts 1st grade. He was in 1/2 day kinder and almost always poops mid-afternoon. Plus he's very good at holding it if he wants to and I could totally see him doing that and waiting until he gets home. My younger one isn't yet 3 and she is 90% fine on wiping so I imagine she'll be 100% there by kinder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Second Tiers: St Anns, NBS, St B, Packer - I don't think the others belong in the same category as these schools 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.14.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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What others are you talking about. And, FWIW, Packer? NBS? 2nd tier? you are dreamin' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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NBS is far above CSH/MM. Of course, SA beats Packer, but given that Brooklyn is a big boro and we need to give 2 schools above 3rd tier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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you need to give brooklyn two 2nd tiered schools? Even if they aren't close to 2nd tier? odd. NBS is not far above CSH by a mile. Not a CSH grad or mom just saying. Packer is...pretty low down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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I figured Brooklyn has so many families and not that many great public options, so they'd send their bright kids to St Anns and they can't all get in, so they gotta spill over to Packer. But I can drop Packer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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>and CSH/MM being Catholic, many non-Catholics with smart girls may choose other schools - not a strong draw to send dd's there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Hey, we chose Packer over NBS, so it can't be too far down the list! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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^^^and, before you flame, it's in part because DD has a younger brother... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Because you chose it? Nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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I'm sure geography had something to do with it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Yes, that too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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But I also think it's a very strong school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I actually think that MM is a better school than NBS, but both are fabulous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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fabulous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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Packer got 40+ kids to ivy in 2007. Not sure how big the school is but that is a pretty good number. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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8 to Brown, 12 to Yale, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Where did you see that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Packer's website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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That covers the past 5 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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OMG, you are right. I stand corrected. Pathetic for 5 yrs!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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If it were for one year it would be ridiculously good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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that's not pathetic when the class size is around 40 a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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40 for seniors? really? it's a coed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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yes pathetic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:19 PM Flag
[ - ] 18 weeks pg with number 2. I've gained 13lbs so far. Someone remind me: is this in the right ballpark? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.14.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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sounds fine to me but I gained closer to 17lb at this point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:21 AM Flag
[ - ] 5 Second Tiers: St Anns, NBS, St B,Packer 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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That's 4. I think both Riverdale and Fieldston would qualify. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:21 AM Flag
[ - ] TMI? Having the worst time with constipation. Eating tons of fruit and veggies, drinking fiber morning and night with no avail... any advice? TIA. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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coffee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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cheerios with hot milk. Works like a lax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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are you lactose intolerant? Maybe its the milk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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no I'm not..it's cheerios. It happens with cold milk too but not as fast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:24 AM Flag
[ - ] First time mom-to-be question: What is the one item that you put on your registry or bought that was a waist of money? Seems like they try to sell you a million things at these baby stores, but I have a feeling I'm going to realize how useless some of this stuff is after I've already purchased them. Looking for advice from some wise UB mommies. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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Really? No one has any input on this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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You don't need a warmer for baby wipes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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Things I didn't use: Boppy (but I didn't bf, so maybe that's why), Baby Bjorn. With #2 didn't use the baby bathtub. Used the side-to-side swing A LOT. Gymini is good. For #2 the small Taggies became essential (didn't register for that htough, it was a gift). Didn't use the Diaper Genie w/ #2. Used it w/ #1 but didn't like it much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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Interesting... How come you didn't like the Diaper Genie? Was it not useful or something else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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I loved the baby bjorn with #1 in the city, #2 in the burbs I did not use it nearly as much. Diaper genie was just stupid to me. Throw dirty diapers away in little trash bags individually. High chair in apartment was silly, just use one that fits on a chair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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the bouncy seat was a lifesaver with my first two. my third was the only child who was not at all soothed by the vibration of the seat. but i'd buy a new one if i got pg again b/c it was so crucial to my sanity the first two times around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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Diaper Genie. When you start using larger diapers, you have to change it constantly. PITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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the swing--neither of my two liked it. But unlike other posters, I love the Diaper Champ. Definitely agree with the posters who dissed the baby wipe warmer and I'd add the bottle warmer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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