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

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[ - ] yay - dh and I got 10 week old dd to sleep in her crib all night! We're exhausted from going in and soothing her thru the night, but she's still in there and she never escalated her cries to that red-faced, soundless cry followed by the piercing shriek. Hoping tonight goes better, and so on, etc. Need coffee now... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.12.08, 04:46 AM Flag
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Does she sleep in the crib during the day? We're going through the same thing. She sleeps fine in the crib during the day, wants to be held at night. Fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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only for short amts of time - maybe an hour to hour and a half bet feedings, then cries and we have to put her in her swing. she's only been sleeping in her swing at night, too, with either dh or me monitoring sleeping with the swing next to one of us to make sure she's ok during the night. sexy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:18 PM Flag
[ - ] so sad. Tony Snow died. He always seemed like a good guy. Sad 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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I agree, always liked him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:14 AM Flag
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no idea who he was, but good guys die every day. sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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former white house press secretary and fox news guy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:59 AM Flag
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I think it was the end of a long and painful death for him. May he rest in peace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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and yet Dick Cheney lives on... and on... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Middle name for Leila? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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Grace [ Reply | More
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claire, elizabeth, belle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:17 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD - suppose to go to CT today (3 hours away) 15 month old has had an on/off fever for the last few days (again lastnight at about 1am) mood is good now...thinking I should leave him home with DH and take my older guy? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:03 AM Flag
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its easier do that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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dh seems to think we should just bring him.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:33 AM Flag
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tell dh that you'd like to drag him around when he doesn't feel well...listen , fevers mean that the body is fighting something. It could totally be nothing, or the kid could projectile vomit on the back of dh's seat while he's driving. Why risk it? If the baby is coming down with something why not just let him hang at home where he's comfy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:45 AM Flag
[ - ] My 1.5 yr old was sick, high, high fever, had a pus-like discharge from her little vagina, kept gripping the area when she peed, Doc gave her anti-bi's for UTI , 5 days later no improvement, fever getting worse, does urine test, prescribes stronger anti-bio, today get the lab results from the urine test. E-coli. Changes Anti-bio script. My baby seems good, no fever, in recovery, still grabbing herself when she pees. I am totally freaked out. Anyone got any experience of this? LOS ANGELESPRESCHOOL/KIDSTODDLER [ REPLY | STOP WATCHING | OPTIONS ] 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:24 PM Flag
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My dd had a UTI at 8 mos, and I've also had them myself, and it definitely takes a few days for the pain on peeing to go away. Also, the memory of the pain is pretty strong. She'll probably be fine in a few days. But, you should totally fire your ped. UTIs are extremely serious, and I cannot imagine why it would take so long to find the correct antibiotic. The ped should have done the urine test immediately and sent it to the lab, and would have known within a day or two what antibiotic to use. Also, your ped will probably tell you this, but you should get your dd tested for kidney reflux, which involves a very unpleasant test called a VCUG, but you need to do it to find out if your dd has kidney reflux which makes her more likely to get UTIs. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:32 AM Flag
[ - ] why don't these boards work? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:24 PM Flag
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you have to pass the IQ test on the sign on screen before you can post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Anderson moms- how accessible is Brian Culot? My dh has some questions he wants to ask (did not tour at all) 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.11.08, 09:45 PM Flag
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what kinds of questions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 02:49 AM Flag
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op: I am not really sure why he feels the need to ask these questions, I toured and then we both went to orientation, so most of his questions were basically answered. I guess he just wants to find out exactly what "enriched" means. And also, he has some questions about the math and language curriculum. No major questions. I am not really sure what he expects to find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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Future Anderson K parent here. I'm not sure what your DH expects to find out, either. Why bother the principal? Google "PS 334 Curriculum". Lots of useful information there. If you still need more info, call the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Your dh should phone the school and see if he can get Mr. Culot on the phone. He's in over the summer, but I think the office closes by 4:30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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I don't know how accessible he is (incoming parent here), but why wouldn't your DH try Marcie Shaw or Donna Smiley first? Or the new assistant principal, Aimee Turosky (sp?). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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op: Thanks. We weren't sure what the process was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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current A parent here: Look, Mr. Culot is not your personal go-to guy. You're already coming in here under a shadow so why not try to be less of a PITA? This years' admissions were a joke and your DH not bothering to even tour puts a cherry on the cake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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np: Either you are a troll or one of the losers with no life. In either case, please do find something else to occupy you this summer. Though OP, I do agree that you should go to parent coordinator first, if she can't asnwer odds are she will engage the principal, but it is her jos to be parent liaison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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op: Thank you. We weren't sure what the protocol was. In our preschool, you just went to the Director (which I guess would be the same as the principal.) I will tell Dh to go to marcie first. Btw, what is Donna's job if Marcie is the go to person? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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np: Community Coordinator - admissions, purchasing, busing, but also liaison between parents and administration, especially new parents to the school. either could answer your dh's questions and if not, would arrange for you to speak with ap or principal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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np: Donna is community coordinator - admissions, purchasing, busing, but also a liaison between parents and administration and she, just like Marcie, could answer your dh's questions. if not, either of them will make sure you speak with a.p. or principal. They're all taking alternating vacations, so not everyone is in every day. Try emailing first since a lot of summer work is out of the office (cleaning up closets, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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np: she should get used to it now. It will be a long 9 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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op: Great, if this is true, I see why all the current moms there have a reputation for being catty bitches. I only hope you are actually NOT a parent there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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I am also a current Anderson parent and am really horrified at the snarky response above. Sounds like a troll to me, but if it was indeed an Anderson parent, then I encourage you to disregard their nasty attitude and have faith that most of us are truly helpful and much, much nicer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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np. you sound nice, but the majority of anderson parents who post here are not. maybe they are not a good representation, but they make the moms there sound like a bunch of nutbar b&tches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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nnp - I think a lot of the posters you're thinking about are fake anti-Anderson folks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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i don't think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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I don't think so. I've met enough Anderson parents to know that the bitchy ass nut jobs are in the majority. Shame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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think i know who this one is. she is a real winner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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Thanks, I'm also the one who gave you the info about summer hours above. If your dh has questions, please have him call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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I doubt you are a current anderson parent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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yes, he is. when you have medical question, you want to speak to your doctor, not the receptionist or nurse. sending OP's dh to marcie or donna is ridiculous. the principal should be available to speak to parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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Sorry - not about every little question for 500 families. Principals have more important things to do with their time like observing teachers to give them informed feedback on their teaching to mentor them; generating and fine tuning curriculum; oh, and the DOE gives them a ton of administrative tasks, too. Good principals, like Culot, are available when they have a situation that needs intervention, otherwise, he's at PTA meetings and parents can ask him questions there. People need to get over needing such one-on-one time with the top cheese (whether it's school or business) before speaking with someone else in an organization. There are other competent people to help answer questions. Signed, mom of both public and private school dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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sorry, but i disagree. what are you? culot's personal butler? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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No, but I am a parent who has never been thought of as a PITA by teachers or school administrations because I don't run to any of my kids' principals every time I have a question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 09:46 PM Flag
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you should always try to contact the parent coordinator first [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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she wants the principal. what is wrong with you people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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ah. these Anderson postings are soooo refreshing. Keep them coming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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Why doesn't your dh just wait until school starts? Who cares about the math and language curriculum at this point, esp if dc is going into kindergarten? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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ita. op's dh couldn't be bothered to go on a tour but now he wants to track down culot on vacation and ask him how enriched the k classes are? like it matters right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Read above. The principal works during the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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np: so do the a.p., and parent and community coordinators, but they do have vacation schedules so not everyone in every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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So her dh will call back a different day. What's the big deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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They do Spanish 2-3 times a week. They do Everyday Math. Ask Parent Coordinator if there's a K parent she can put you in touch with. That parent will know more than coordinators or Principal. It's not coordinators' jobs and it's too detailed for Principal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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If they've already decided to send their child there, what difference does it make? Wait until Sept and ask the teacher! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 09:47 PM Flag
[ - ] DS has been potty trained for almost one month. He is using the "potty" for manipulation at bedtime though. Once he's in bed he'll cry out "Potty!" 1-3x/night before going to sleep. Don't know what to do- he doesn't go (or just squeezes out a drop or two). WWYD? tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:39 PM Flag
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"You've gone potty. Night night" Ignore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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Thanks. Need the reassurance. Listening to him scream "POTTY!", meanwhile 5 mo is crying too (just started CIO). Losing my mind. Just turned iPod on to escape. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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I would buy a potty chair, put it beside his bed and tell him if he has to go to use that and be quiet about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:58 AM Flag
[ - ] wow. yb'ers just killed Yb. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.11.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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what do you mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:18 AM Flag
[ - ] wow. yb'ers just killed Yb. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:30 PM Flag
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with the picture posting? Poor ck mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:00 PM Flag
[ - ] cous cous is a __________________________________ 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:26 PM Flag
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pasta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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Exactly! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:28 PM Flag
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pasta, wench [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else have a sprayer? My 5 yo ds is easily distracted while peeing, and his bathroom always reeks of pee because it gets all over the walls and floors. As a result, I clean it daily, but it still stinks. How do I get the stink out, and how do I get him to pee in the bowl every time? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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My ds and my nephews too - especially when they go to the bathroom half asleep. Get some bleach and other strong cleaners and scrub all ovee. Try giving ds rewards for a clean bathroom and staying on target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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Bleach is a good idea. I'm not much of a hosecleaner, so have just been using a swiffer and Method cleaner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:29 PM Flag
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yes. 5yo ds. bathroom smells like a public toilet. Clorox wipes are your friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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^^also, one day I cleaned and cleaned and couldn't figure out why the bathroom still smelled. Then I realized it was the fabric shower curtain! yuck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:22 PM Flag
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Oh, my. At least our toilet is far from the shower. I've tried wipes, but it's like the pee gets into every nook and cranny in the tile and stays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:28 PM Flag
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Get the spray for pet pee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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To keep him from peeing on the floor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:49 PM Flag
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It takes the smell away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:00 PM Flag
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Ah. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:06 PM Flag
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CitraSolv spray should so it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:38 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:49 PM Flag
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I made my ds clean the floor, that helped more than you can imagine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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I was going to say the same thing -- make him clean it up. Obviously, you'll have to clean after he does, but make him do that work! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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op: I;ve been threatening to do that. I think I will. What do you have them use? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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white vinegar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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straight or diluted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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diluted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] I am trying to get health insurance. I have been turned down in the past because of an std. Do you think I should omit that from my new application. Do you think they keep that info in a data base somewhere. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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why would you be turned down for an STD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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I am not exactly sure. I think they may think higher risk for AIDS or other diseases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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Ok, I guess I can see that, but so many people have STDs and have health insurance. HPV is an STD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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Would you mind telling which one? That's really crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:41 PM Flag
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Also, I don't think this would be in a data base -- only in your gyn. file. Unless it was relevant when you gave birth?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Any thoughts on Gary Mucciolo on UES? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.11.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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I had a really bad experience with him and the office.(It was only for one visit.) I was sent to him by my midwife for a colposcopy. I saw him about an hour after my appt. time. (The women in the office were laughing because, apparently, he's chatty and gets behind in his schedule.) My midwife sent me to him for the colpo since it was something that she could not do. Right before the procedure, he asked if I wanted to see photos of the baby. I, of course, said yes and mentioned that I had my trans-nuchal ultrasound in two days. Anyway, he spent about 1 minute taking photos and then got on with the procedure that I actually scheduled for. I was really surprised when I saw that he sent in a claim for the $300 for my 1-minute ultrasound. I called to see if they could waive the co-insurance that I was being charged specifically for the ultrasound. The woman in billing was highly unsympathetic and told me that my charge was so small that it wasn't a big deal for me to pay it. Anyway, the worst is that I'm only allowed two ultrasounds under my insurance and that was my second. Anything from here goes under medical review by my insurance company. This is a huge bummer since I still need to have my 20-week and a fetal echocardiogram before I'm done. Overall, not a good experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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Dr. Mucciolo is a great dr. and suregon. I'd trust him with my life. I was in the hospital for over five weeks due to some complitations and he was very attentive and caring. I agree, he is super busy, appointments can take a while and be rescheduled--which is a pain. But he is very skilled and well respected at NYU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.29.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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He was my OB. He is competent, intelligent and I trusted him. That being said, he is not a "touch-feely" dr. He gives it to you straight, without a lot of hand holding. And he is very busy, so appointments can be rushed. But as my due date got closer, I felt he made an effort to get to know me better. He was not on call the night I delivered, so I can't speak to that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I had a very pleasant experience with Dr. Mucciolo himself. I thought he was both courteous and respectful, and really helped me understand everything about what my body would be going through in the next few months. However, his office staff is TERRIBLE. One young woman, I believe her name is Janey or Jamey, both insulted and laughed at my situation WHILE I WAS SITTING NOT 2 FEET AWAY. She was rude and insulting. The last thing a woman needs during her gynecological exams is a member of the office staff making uncomfortable comments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.09, 03:08 PM Flag
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He was my OB, I adore him. He is always running late for appts but this is mostly because he takes so much time to talk with you and explain things. Very supportive of my desire not to do epidural -- talked me through labor in a way that enabled me to stick with my plan not to get one. Doesn't routinely do episiotomies either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.09, 03:39 PM Flag
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He delivered my baby, and I really like him. He can be "short" but overall he is a great doctor. I will have my second one with him! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.02.09, 11:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Old timer mom here: wow, this board IS slow. I remember when it used to be this slow, but man, that was WAAAAY back. There are some good things about it from a user perspective, but has UB really lost that many users? That can't be good for business. OR maybe I'm doing something wrong? The board is hardly moving at all. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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I've noticed that the individual posts move but the board itself doesn't move very much. Weird dynamic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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Honestly, I'm pretty bored on the board. The posts that are up aren't even all that interesting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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well post something that is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:06 PM Flag
[ - ] I feel validated by the fact that students from TTs are now struggling to get into the Ivy league, or any good college. We chose public after only getting into a lower tier school. so glad. what a waste of $$$. now even dalton may be a waste of it. no matter what you say about wanting a great education, if you end up at syracuse from horace mann, you will be deflated for the rest of your life. 49 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.11.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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lol, regarding the deflated image! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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There are some people who send their dcs to a private school because they think its the best education for their dc - not because they want/expect them to get into Ivy - myself included. You thinking that is getting into Ivies is the only reason people send their dc to a TT is pretty shallow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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I don't think that, but am hoping to get dc into Ivy from public school, and save the $$$. as for the best education, that is a delusion. plenty of smart kids from everywhere getting great education and getting into harvard having never heard of nyc's TT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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Smart means nothing if no education is being provided toots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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ah...what a tiny world you live in! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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ita. college placement wasn't a factor when we looked at private schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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ditto. IMO the ppl who make a plan from preschool to Ivies have issues. It's called controlling your dc life or living through them vicariously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:29 AM Flag
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itta. I couldn't care less if my kids got into an Ivy from their privates. I actually prefer a smaller university/college. I just want them to go where they want...if it's Syracuse so be it. As long as they are happy with their decision more power to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:28 AM Flag
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I agree with you, and Syracuse is not a bad school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:04 AM Flag
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I attended Syracuse. It's not a small school, btw. I choose it over NYU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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you don't understand. they won't be happy, and neither will you. they will be lowballed into a crappy school, their applications will be limited, and you will not like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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You feel validated? Please report back in 12 years or so when your dc are applying to college. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:59 PM Flag
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LOL! ITA! "struggling to get into the Ivy league" is a preposterous statement. Dc's from tt schools still are admitted into the Ivies at a higher % than from any other school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:41 PM Flag
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I agree with OP and "getting into harvard" post - I went to an Ivy from a new england prep school and had never heard of any of the NYC TT schools. All disappears once you get to college - it's a level playing field again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 02:02 AM Flag
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I don't see the relevancy of your "not hearing of any of the tt schools". It has zero impact on the education received at these schools, or the fact that they have great exmissions, better than those at the New England prep schools, in fact. In addition, what exactly do you agree with? TT schools aren't struggling to get students into the Ivies, that's laughable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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it has to do with this tiny microcosm becoming less relevant in the world. certainly most people haven't heard of the TT in NYC, but more and more the Ivies won't care about them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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most people have. so, what is it like being on the outside looking in? your face scrunched up against the window? BWHAHAHAHA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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just enjoying watching you all squirm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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You know we are all laughing at you correct? It is too tempting not to continue to bait you. You have absolutely no idea what you are saying, No experience, no history or information to base this on, you are just a very angry woman who thought her dc was a genius, clearly is below or just average and has an axe to grind. We need to go to dinner now, but go speak with someone about your anger, life is not a competition and good luck to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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Your dc is still an idiot though, how does that make you feel? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:01 AM Flag
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that is the best you can do? won't surprise me when your kid ends up at florida staate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:03 AM Flag
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staate. staaaaaaate? your dc was too pitiful to get into a decent school, it ended up where it belongs. facts are facts. Oh, and everyone who knows you agrees and says so while you are not listening. They pity you, but then you already knew that, which is why you are so crazy and bitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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and I will pity them in the future. they will spend hundreds of thousands, be made to feel like the center of the universe by their indulgent parents, and at the end when they end up in colorado state, no one will even know what dalton and horace mann are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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Yawn. Everyone has heard of the tt schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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yawn. no, they haven't. only in nyc. trust me. you are not the center of the universe. a tiny school with 50 girls on the UES of manhattan, for eg., is just not on the map for most of the world, believe it or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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uh huh. nightie night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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They aren't struggling, you would have to be a native to understand that every school has bad years. But when Dalton has a bad year it means another TT has a good one. Colleges never tire of taking a v. large proportion of dcs from these schools, sorry. Good luck with that bitterness though. So what if your dc didn't get into a good school, you have to remember dcs end up with the education that fits them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:21 AM Flag
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lol! a native. what I see is that the priveleged class is losing their stronghold, and it makes me gleeful. just read the page 6 article. people of college applicants are pissed. they are no longer thinking of how well educated their TT kid going to a crummy college is. they want results, just like they wanted for preschool and K. they are now less likely to get them. you people with 4 yos are idealistic and just living in the glory of getting a spot at dalton now. tlk to me in a few years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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np: You don't see how pathetic you sound? Your jealousy is pitiful. You really spend your energy thinking about a group of people that you aren't part of. I understand the obsession with celebrities. But, private school dc's and parents? Wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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celebrities have nothing I want that was denied to me. also, they are not becoming increasingly irrelevant like you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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Honey, yes, you would need to have grown up here to understand schools, all of them, have good years and bad. I am sorry this is so hard for you to swallow, but it just is what it is. Just pay attention to your own dc and don't worry about the rest of us - we are just fine :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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keep telling yourself that. even if a handful get into top schools, more than likely it won't be the kids of the posters here. GL at Pace University. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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NP: What are you so unhappy with in your life that you feel compelled to attack strangers, all of whom CLEARLY have something you want but were denied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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I told you. i am bitter because I was not let into the club. have a great smart kid, and I am hoping he will win out eventually. When I see the priveleged kids getting into mediocre colleges because the ivies want more kids like mine (first generation college with very high IQ), I feel happy and like there is justice. I can see from all the posts here that I am justified. calling my dc an idiot, not good enough, a moron, it, and on and on. I will enjoy seeing people like this fail. who can blame me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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If you understand you are bitter because you were denied something you wanted why do you continue to humiliate yourself in front of those people like this. Who knows if your dc is smart or not, so much goes into acceptance. It could be they were unimpressed with your dcs abilities or saw that dcs score did not match what they saw after meeting them. Most likely however, it seems apparent you may well have been the reason dc was turned away. Your instability on an anonymous board is evident, in person it must be glaring. Try to work on yourself and focusing on supplementing your dcs education. GL to you, I hope you sort it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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The dc are not getting into mediocre schools, just not as many HYP as certain parents would like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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nope. many mediocre schools on the list. surprising given all the education and privilege. just goes to show... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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None of us would ever discuss education with you, clearly you know nothing about it given your current stuation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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lol! Us? lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Yes. Us. Those of us with bright dcs who are assured a real education and future. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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BWAHAHA! You probably havn't worked since DH knocked you up with your little genius. bright futures will be a thing of the past for the mediocre kids of privelege...unless they can get someone to marry them and take care of them like you clearly must have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Really, it is time for you to get help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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Oh please, I am sending my dc to private for the education, period. All of those schools still have excellent college placement. For me it has never been about the holy grail of HYP. If that is what dc wants, fine, but I realize that my creative kid will probably be better suited for a different type of school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:37 AM Flag
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For all of you saying you don't care about college placement, or that you know at age 4 what will be best for your kid in 14 yrs, please come back and talk to me then. lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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Independent schools are skilled at helping their students apply to colleges. There's no comparison to public schools in this respect--even the strongest public school advocates acknowledge this point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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^^^ and guidance counselors are encouraging kids to apply more widely now and consider schools that may not have been on the radar a few years ago. Again, some parents may be fixated on HYP (in the same way that some parents are fixated on tt schools), but the schools place really well and kids are much less likely to fall through the cracks. I wish all the really hard-working, bright kids in schools in NYC public high schools had the same opportunities. I think this is what recent changes at schools like Harvard are trying to accomplish--a more level playing field for all kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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these kids at privates are not hand picking their schools. the privates are picking what they think they can get for them. Increasinly, it is a lesser college. they are taking what they can get. has nothing to do with fit.lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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You are ridiculous. Not all of us send our children to privates to get them into Ivy colleges. I want the best education for my child in the most conducive atmosphere to learning. I went to Syracuse for two years btw and I'm successful and happy. You just sound bitter and defensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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I attended Syracuse as well. What is with all the Syracuse bashing? It's a top rated school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:08 AM Flag
[ - ] With this new site, can you still sort posts by most active or most recent? If so, how? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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look to your right in the "your settings" box. Click "sort by recency" and then update filters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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what a pain in the ass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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NP: it's two clicks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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seriously. How hard is that? How does OP survive IRL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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OP: Sorry, let me clarify. A pain in the ass compared to the old UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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