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[ - ] Feedback on Dr.Moritz? Thinking of using him b/c I want a VBAC. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Why not discuss this with your present dr? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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She is no longer delivering-- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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I wouldn't pick an OB just because you want a VBAC. Any good doctor would discuss this with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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He is supposed to be very supportive of VBACs, and I need a new OB. geez. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Then go to him and have your VBAC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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dayum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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lay off the coffee, cranky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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I go to the practice Dr. Moritz has - I had been seeing Vanessa Dinnall who was great, but she is leaving, I have an appointment with Dr Hanna in August. i hear good things about Moritz, but he's impossible to get an appt with! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Dinnall is a midwife in OB clothing ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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I don't know this dr., but i did a VBAC with Dr. Gae Rodke, she delivers at SLR. She's very open-minded, it was a good experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Just had a vbac at Cornell. I believe it helps a LOT to have an OB who is supportive, but there's more to it than that. I think you should find an OB who you really like and hire a doula. You really need to labor at home for as long as possible and avoid interventions if you want to do this, and a doula will make that happen. I wouldn't have gone to Moritz, personally, because I wouldn't be able to stand the waits everyone talks about. He also highly recommends doulas, from what I've heard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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If you really want a vbac, use a midwife. Seriously. If you want SLR, go with Midwifery of Manhattan, Maureen Rayson, Sandy Woods (backed up by Moritz) but go with a midwife FOR SURE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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I thought that midwives wouldn't do vbac. I [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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Yes, of course they will!! Not in the birth center, but on l&d (or at home), yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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huh. Mine won't so I assumed it was standard practice (I'm not OP) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Do you mind if I ask who your midwife is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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I'm in DC, not ny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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^^^I was just curious by the post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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OB and VBAC do not go together. And when they do, it's because the OB isn't behaving like an OB but like a midwife. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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Don't go with Moritz. He way overbooks himself and people wait for like 4 hours for their appointment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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OP, I very much agree with those who've suggested going with a midwife, but if you're very set on an OB, I'd recommend Jackie Worth--she delivers at Lenox Hill but is VERY pro vaginal birth and is just starting to also deliver at St. Vincent's (which is known to be much more progressive and lower intervention in general) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to buy one of thos maternity support bands/girdles to help support my growing belly. Has anyone used one of these? And can anyone suggest their favorite brand/model? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.14.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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yes, I did, both pregnancies, and it helped tremendously. I think I just had one called maternity support (there's a website); also tried the bellybra, but didn't find that as helpful, and it was too hot in the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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thanks so much - i appreciate it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Intersested whether anyone has heard of a dc who did K at one of the gifted programs in NYC and then redid K at one of the privates the following year. Am specifically wondering if coming from a public to a private w/o a psd to help will put as at a disadvantage. Also, wondering if redoing K (coming from a gifted K the year earlier) would be crazy to even consider. BAsically, I am trying to decide whether it pays to go through the private app process this fall just in case the gifted public is not the best fit for dc and we want to transfer out to a private that is a better fit. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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I think redoing K sounds nsane, and really bad for your child. if you are so doubtful of the public program, why bother? just go private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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And if your dc gets into a gifted K why would they repeat it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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but most TT privates will make you redo a year coming from a g&t public [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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not if you wait until MS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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oh no especially then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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absolutely not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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um yes. was in my day is now in dcs day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Are you kidding? Its more important in MS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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They don't make you repeat a grade at that point, several fall kids went in the last three years (I am watching as I have fall dc myself) and none were asked to repeat a grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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^^^from our public school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Ah public mom, you are lying. No dc from gen ed or g&t (maybe H) could enter MS or HS at a TT private and keep up. Period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Are you kidding me??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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No interestingly enough I did not just get off the bus from the suburbs like you did so I know very well that no dc from a gen ed public is ever allowed to enter MS or HS at a TT private w/out repeating or taking extra classes. There is a reason these schools are so good, and it isn't because the DOE is keeping pace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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What school are you talking about here, NBS? Marymount, CSH? ok then but not the top five or six [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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HM and Brearley from TT, other good schools too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Uh huh LOLOLOLOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I don't get what is funny, are those not good enough for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL You kill me, Have a great day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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"really bad"? A tad dramatic, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Our neighbor's son did G&T kindergarten and grew to hate school. Mom had him redo K at our zoned public, and he loves school now. At this stage, yo want them to have positive associations with school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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The G&T will not help you at all with the application process. It will be a hugh PITA and send a bad message to dc that her school that she just started is not good for her. ALl in all a bad idea. Just wait a year and apply to privates from preschool or decide to stick it out for elementary school at public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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I don't know why people here are being so negative. I assume your child has a fall b-day so that's why he would repeat K. I know a lot of people who have started out doing what you are planning. honestly, in the end, they decided they loved their public school, but it's very common and no big deal to apply out from public K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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^^^ oh, and 2 people did it from LL last year. I know one went to Brearley, not sure where they other ended up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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It's not very common at all. There may be 1-2 kids that do it every year, but no more than that. I think if OP wants to go it she needs to pick wisely a limited number of schools (ideally no more than 4) and really suck up to the teacher to ensure good report. If she applies to 10-12 schools and is obnoxious about it, it is a kiss of death. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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I have a late Dec bday child, whom we removed from G&T(district) after less than a month and returned to Private pre-K. This is different than if my child had completed the entire school year, yet it really was a drab re-cap of knowledge and skills that were already in place and lacked any enriched or articulated curriculum. It was not a very intellectually stimulating year, yet it had some socio-emotional benefits. This is a PG child and we don't feel obliged to be academically aggressive at this young age. Private K is a very different experience from public and imo, seems it would be a more positive than redundant experience, for a child to have an ongoing environment and community. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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If your concern is a teacher report, don't hesitate to call the DoA at privates to which you're applying and ask them- in as simple language as possible. This isn't a unique situation and they are aware parents may face these issues coming from public-it's one of the big differences. Just do not emphasize how public is inferior; stay on point that you are simply commited to private for your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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and btw, I don't feel publics are inferior- or all privates, superior. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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This is the most sound answer I've read yet. NP with fall baby too so reading. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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We did it. PS9 G&T to Brearley. I think coming from public helped us in the process actually and DD was more than well prepared. Best thing we could have done! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:58 AM Flag
[ - ] BWAHAHAHA: as if anyone would give up collegiate for a spot at anderson! 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Maybe they didn't get FA, or reconsidered the single-sex thing. It could happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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this crazy woman said they turned it down. Right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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the entire post about putting ds in a suit and tie for his first day at A was so obviously fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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It was a spoof on incoming A parents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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or spoofing on the posters acting as if they're incoming A parents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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I have never heard of anderson so... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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I would (if in that enviable position) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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are you new here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Um, no. One DD in 2nd grade, applying with DS this year. You? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Here since birth, you are a looney [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Why? Because I would give up a spot at Collegiate for a spot at Anderson? It's not because I'm a looney, it's because our finances are obviously a little tighter than yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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That makes sense, I am talking about a woman who said money was not an object and did that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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so? maybe she actually prefers public school to private. we do and didn't even apply to privates for our dd (who is at anderson, btw, but we made the decision to scrap private school even before she got in there). we can afford private school too, without too much sacrificing. in part, it's the attitude of some private school parents that no education could possibly come close to matching that at private school that influenced our decision to go the public school route. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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There is definitely an "up side" to avoiding the social pressure of a NYC TT school, especially when the family is not as phenomenally wealthy as most of the other families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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NP: This is all such horses%it. I went to a TT private school and our dcs are there now, this sense that it is crawling with entitled rich dcs is overblown [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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Just spent the weekend with DF and her 14-year old DD (who attends a TT school). DD spent the entire weekend complaining about the size of their house and the fact it wasn't in a "better" part of the Hamptons. Don't think she would have done that if she were in public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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Of course someone would if the finances were just too tight. Probably thinking they could reapply for middle or high school when the difference between private and public are most notable. We got DS into a TT this year and I was considering giving it up if we got DS into Anderson. I love the private (our FC) and IMO it's better suited for DS - but if you make under $300K combined - privates are tough to afford. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Absolutely. If money is a big issue it makes perfect sense to do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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We make $600k combined and it's STILL tough to afford...especially for two DC... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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oh please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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We pay $6k per month in rent, have a full time nanny, and are (trying to) save for retirement. I'm not saying we can't do it, I'm saying it's tough. I've had to cut out all cabs and other "luxury" items. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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are you 3? what is wrong with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] DDs and I picked 9 lbs of blueberries this weekend... what the heck should i do with them all?! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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mmmmm, freeze some. Make a blueberry cobbler and blueberry muffins and freeze half of each [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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ITA they freeze very well. Smoothies all year long! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:13 AM Flag
[ - ] How long have you been with your spouse? dating years + married years. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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11 years (5+6) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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13 years, married 9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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16 yrs together and married 12 yrs (this July 27th) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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would you consider yourselves happily married? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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yes. We have had our rough times but work through it. We still laugh a lot and enjoy each other a lot. He still is all over me and treats me like we are 24yr again. It's still fun with 2 kids and one on the way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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what have some of your rough spots been? (I am just trying to get perspective...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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no affairs but his temper (he came from a very disfunctional family that shouted all the time). He's gotten so much better with that. He also had a habit of pulling away while I was pg and would dive into a hobby. But the hardest was a porn addiction that took about 3 yrs to work itself out. This was the hobby he chose while I was pg with #2. It took a while since I wasn't putting up with that. It took a lot out of me but we worked it out. That was 2 yrs back..so it's been pretty sane for the last 2 yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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did he try to blame his porn use on you? That's what my husband did. Said if I had a stronger sex drive, he wouldn't need to use porn. That really f'ed me up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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18 years (married 14) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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7 years (6,4) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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oops that is the age of dc's 7 years married dated approx 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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2.5 years (married 3 months) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:47 AM Flag
[ - ] To anyone who has been through the private school appication process--could you please tell me what the playgroup/interviews are typically like. For instance, how many kids do they meet with at one time. DS has has scored very well on the erbs, but still has some separation anxiety in new situations, and the larger the group, the more difficult it is for him. Obviously concerend about this and am w ondering whether I should factor this into the analysis for which schools to apply to. tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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my dd went through this 4yr ago. From what I remember the kids groups were approx 4 dc at a time. They were always very easy on the kids (paper, crayons, ect) from what I heard from dd they make the visit fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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parent interview? the play date is watching them in large groups and then working in smaller ones. They observe a lot of the free time at the start and finish of the playdate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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anywhere from 4 to 8 dc at a time. St. Bernard's sees each boy individually. Same woman does all the evaluations/interviews. Make sure it is on your list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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depends on the school. dc's attended playdates with 4-5 kids. there was a little warm up time, then questions, then some play and walk away with a gift. if dc is shy, just make sure that is in ps report and in your apps so dc's playdate is consistent with other stuff (like dc likes to take time in new situations-be positive,not neg about it though) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] WWYD? bf has been sick lately and very cranky and moody because of it. he also has a lot going on at work. he has withdrawn quite a bit. do i send him a txt today that i hope he is feeling ok? or leave him be and let him have his space? sorry, i am terrible at this stuff 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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when was the last time you spoke [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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last night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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how long have you been dating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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I think a short text is ok unless you have been acting like a stalker. It's nice to just send a short message to inquire how he's feeling BUT if you have been emailing or txt a lot, don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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haven't contacted him today. he clearly is in a terrible mood this week and i fear that me contacting him will push him further away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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don't contact him if he was bitchy to you last night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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he was def nice to me last night, but cut convo short since he was really tired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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text him later on tonight once he's home and out of the stress of work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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ok. the other catch is he is leaving tonight for the week for work. doc told him not to fly but he is going anyway. makes the whole thing even more difficult [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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then I would text (short text) just to see if he's any better and to take care on the trip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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good idea. will do it later this aft. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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you were just looking for permission to do this all along, weren't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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i would back off guys don't like to be smothered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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thats what i am thinking. its a catch 22. if i contact him i am smothering him. if i don't, i don't care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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if you are this insecure about it ask yourself if the relationship is any good for you. In my experience, when guys really like someone, they don't mind hearing from you often. When they start saying they are too busy at work/sick/tired to talk to you, they are on their way out the door. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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I think you can never go work telling someone you are thinking about them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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^^ meant to say you can never go wrong... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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wait for him to call you when he's feeling better. prolonged cranky and moody are bad traits, even if he's sick. doesn't sound like such a nice person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 12:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Is "accidental medium" mom still on? Can you say more about what you mean by this? Thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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^^ I have to run right now but I will watch post in case you respond. I think this might be happening to me, which is why I ask. Thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Hi, I popped back in. I was caught by surprise & wasn't into mediums or energy work or any of that. I found myself in a situation where I started connecting to a spirit and a number of seeming coincidences happened & ultimately I had to admit it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:46 AM Flag
[ - ] flying solo with a 13mo to europe- am I nuts? Any tips from moms who have btdt? I am planning on dvds and prayer (kidding). Getting nervous... 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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not nuts, youll be find. db will sleep most of the way (assuming you're on an overnight but I could be wrong). just have snacks, toys, fave stufty or blanket, and dvds (though you're likely on a plane with individual screens and a kids channel, but who knows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Flying overnight was a terrible idea with our 11mods he screamed all the way to uk and back and we were shattered and people around us were trying to sleep. I would not fly overnight again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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op- was he a good sleeper at home? Was it your first time with him overnight on a plane? My ds has been overseas before (at 5mo) and while he was a horrible sleeper then he did manage 5 hrs straight on the plane. You are scaring me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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Bring lots of snacks and be prepared to work! Is dc walking yet? If so, you will be up and down the aisles. I've done trans Atlantic flights many times by my self with 2 dcs from when they were infants to now (7 and 10). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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you and dh can switch off! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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she said flying solo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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op- yeah, dh has to work so its just me. overnight ewr to copenhagen, have family meeting me there so that part will be ok. He is trying to walk but a crawling madman who has ants in his pants all day long. great sleeper at night but not sure how to make him comfortable for the overnight part. booked bulkhead so I thought I would make a soft area in front of me with blankets for him and hopefully that will work. Not sure what else to do. I know I will be busting my a** the whole time he is awake to keep him entertained so the tips are super helpful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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That is what you'll have to do - make a nest of blankets - my dbs had not too much trouble falling asleep that way, the only issue is noise - can he handle things in/on his ears? You might want an ipod with classical soothing music to help him sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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op- oh, and he's 33 lbs so I can't do the bassinette which was awesome last time I went with dh for christmas. This is also why things can get especially difficult when I have him alone- so heavy I have physical therapy for carpel tunnel from lifting him all day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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bring some new toys/ books that db has not seen before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Any recommendations for a reasonably priced fmaily vacation for Christmas, US or international? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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what do you consider reasonable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Mexico is usually reasonable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:49 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone been to jackson hole recently? trying to pack for dinners. what do you think "jackson casual" means? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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cowboy hat and spurs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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jeans [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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Honestly, just think Ralph Lauren's RL Ranch collection. That's what they all look like in the summer. In the winter everyone is bundled up in ski stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:31 AM Flag
[ - ] moms with one nap db's. Do you do lunch before or after the nap? About what time is the nap? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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my #2 dd gave up her PM nap so her nap was 10am..lunch was def. after her nap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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Before. Lunch @12, nap 1-3 or 4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:22 AM Flag
[ - ] If you believe in an afterlife please tell me why? I don't know what to believe. I need some peace since a tragedy struck in my family. I know this is off topic. Thanks 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I just do. I don't believe that we show up one day out of the blue and we just die. I also don't think that in this enormous universe we are the only living beings out here. I believe there is another life after this physical one..but that's me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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There's a law of physics that energy is never lost or created. It just changes form. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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yeah, in form of heat and radiation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I suppose I believe that our souls go on because if matter and energy can't be created or destroyed, I don't see how our souls could be destroyed. Not exactly a scientific theory but it works for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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I used to believe that this was it, but that was before I became an 'accidental' medium. Life continues after we are in a physical body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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Please explain... I know someon who went to Jeffrey Wand. How did this happen to you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Because I believe in God. I believe in science and evolution, too, but the world and the universe and all of their intricate processes function simply too perfectly for there not to be a higher purpose and power in place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] 6.5 mo ds doesn't sleep more than 1-2 hours at a time on a good day, and that includes through the night. He sleeps with us at night, and nurses at least twice, but also comes on and off throughout the night to suck when he wakes. Babysitter now puts him down in crib during the day for naps, which never exceed 40 minutes, and before leaving at night. Dh then tries to get him back to sleep with each waking, but he never makes it past third waking (usually by 9-9:30), and I end up going to bed early with ds. He is a high-needs baby who won't take paci, and I don't feel like he has the temperment for Ferber. Please help! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.14.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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sounds like YOU don't have the temperament for Ferber [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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this is a really tough age. Our ds also started waking up every couple of hours at this time. We had him in his crib and my husband and i would switch off to go in there and rock/nurse him back to sleep. He also did not take the paci. I was working and I just couldn't take it any more and we used CIO (Ferber)--nothing else worked. You might just try it for a few nights and be surprised. I'm not going to lie, it is tough, but remind yourself that it is not good for your db to be up that much at night either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:03 AM Flag
[ - ] I am considering buying a Bug just as a status thing. I am pg with #3, hope this is my last db, and have a perfectly great P&T already. Please flame some sense into me. The hype over the Bug is such that I have convinced myself that I may be missing something with out it. I have never had stroller fever before, is this because I see this as my last pg and my last chance to buy all these cute baby things? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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the bug isn't that cute. you're not missing much (went from a Bug to a P&T and MUCH happier now) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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I'm pg with my 3rd and never had the urge for a bug. They just don't appeal to me. I don't buy things just because it's the fad or norm. I know too many ppl with it that have 2 yr olds that look like they can't fit in it anymore. That's a shit load of money for something that you can't get a good 4 yrs out of and isn't lightweight or bus friendly. I'm in Manhattan and need to have the easy of a good stroller that I can fold in a pinch to get on the bus or taxi. Also one that's comfy for my dc for long walks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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Are you in the city or the suburbs? I honestly think the bug would be a huge pita lugging in and out of the car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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op: Thanks for the responses. I never thought the bug was cute before and it has been around forever, without ever tempting me. My biggest issue is that it is not light or practical for someone like me who has other children. I think it must be first time moms who don't have the point of reference of second seats or folds up to nothing and is light like my Volo. So thanks. For now I think the urge is passing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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Good, now you can focus on the more practical adorable baby things out there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:30 AM Flag
[ - ] What color is your master bedroom? Do you think a muted yellowy green (mostly green) would be good for the sexlife? It's cheerful for the morning, but not sure what it will feel like in the pm... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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mine is kind of like that but more yellow and it's ok but after a long while I'm ready for a change. Looking to a blue tone now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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op- I heard that "cool" blue colors might not be good for the sexlife, unless it's a warm blue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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I have to look into the blue hues but I'm so done with the yellowish green. I need a chance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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^^meant change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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thats our color, we love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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OP- we're thinking Benjamin Moore fernwood green [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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not sure what the name was, but our sex life is great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Ours is that color but I don't think it has any bearing on our sex life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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Ours is a paint mix that I custom mixed myself from Ben Moore colors that is mostly green with blue and gray underhues. It looks more green in the morning light, and more blue/grey in the evening. I adore it, and I often get comments about how relaxing the color is. We love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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