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[ - ] We are considering apartments in 10003 and 10012: what is the deal with public elementary schools in those areas? Is one much better than the other? Thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.10.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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What are the cross streets? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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The 10012 place is in Washington Square Village (bounded by West 3rd St. Bleecker, Mercer, and LaGuardia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:11 PM Flag
[ - ] my kid puked in the pool today. they had to clear the whole thing out. but then I let him go in the baby pool. what do you think of me? (He puked because he was swallowing too much water in big pool and jumping around like nuts. Once his stomach was empty, and being in shallower water, i figured he'd be okay. And he was.) 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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i would have left. i am surprised they let you stay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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Why didn't you go home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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and we wonder why kids are entitled brats these days? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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I'd be too embarrassed to stay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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You weren't completely embarrassed enough to leave? If I were another parent there I'd have been pissed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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OP: i was embarrassed but it was a friend's pool membership and my older dc was having a great time with her dcs and she didn't seem to care. i never have to go there again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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but your friend does. nice of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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I would have made him stay out of the pool the rest of the afternoon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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I would have gone home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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I would think that you should have been watching him and telling him to stop horsing around in the big pool and when he didn't listen... followed by the puking that you should have not 'rewarded' his behavior by allowing him to stay, but instead said, well they have to close the pool now because you vomited in it so we are going home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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i was right next to him. he's 3 and this was the first time he's been in a swimming pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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not an excuse for being outrageously rude. your kid puked. he doesn't go back in the pool that day. not a really difficult concept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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well, there wasn't a rule posted saying that, AND none of the lifeguards said anything to us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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You know just because there wasn't a rule posted that inconsiderate people should leave doesn't mean that you're allowed to do what you want. If your child throws up, you leave and let him rest for the day. Everyone there was watching you if they didn't leave wondering if your kid was going to throw up again. Yuk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 04:52 AM Flag
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OP: i should add that i caught pretty much all the puke on my chest -- he wretched and i automatically pulled him out of the water and on me -- all the puke went between us and i got out immediately and we went to shower it all off. in fact my friend who was nearby stayed in that area of the pool with all the other kids -- there was nothing IN the pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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NP: but they still cleared the pool. You are so nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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they were being overly cautious -- and by the way, it was only because I told a lifeguard that they cleared the pool. sheesh! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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I think you're incredibly self-involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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i don't understand why you think that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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And when it turns out he actually has rotavirus...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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why would you think he has rotavirus? anyway, they let everyone back in the pool after about 30 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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It's been going around, both of my kids have had it recently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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well, he doesn't have it. he got overexcited being in a pool for the first time and threw up his hot dog from the pool concession stand. bfd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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So you posted here just to gloat that you have no common courtesy and are proud of that? Okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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no, i posted because I'm bored. also, this has nothing to do with common courtesy. my leaving the pool would not have changed the fact that he puked. and he didn't puke again. so what's the big deal? I felt bad at the time but in retrospect, I'm glad we stayed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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well. you soudn like piece of work. It is such a PITA for everyone else when they close the pool to deal with poop and puke. It is a health hazard and is gross for other swimmers, do you wnat amedal beacsue you reported it to eh lifeguard?. No one here agrees that you should have stayed. WHile you are probably right that your kid was excited and swallowed too much pool water, it is pretty inconsiderate of you to take that risk without knowing for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 04:01 AM Flag
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np: a lot of people were inconvenienced for that long? Seriously, you should have gone home on the off-chance that it could have happened again. Oy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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Did ds go right back to swimming after eating? Supposed to stay out at least 30 mins. Hot dogs and swimming sound like a bad idea; they're slow to digest and ds could have choked! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:17 AM Flag
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y'know what? you came on here and asked what people thought. now you are arguing with their responses. why bother to gather opinions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 05:01 AM Flag
[ - ] So what is the skinny on Bank Street entering for K? I know they have a 3s and 4s program. Do they add a class for K? Are the sibling preferences usually already in via the preschool program? What do they think of summer babies? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.10.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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if you are a diversity applicant, you will have the best shot. also, columbia faculty get some preference from what I have seen. If you are both, you are golden. but, I don't think its such a great school, unless your kid needs a lot of hand holding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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Hand holding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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the common entry grade at Bank Street sfc is usually 4-5s. Have your money or visible social/ethnic/professional diversity in your hand. It's a great environment for some kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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OP- No diversity; not connected to Columbia; hetero.....am I screwed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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that might count as diversity! GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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we got an accept and were like you. didn't go there though. ended up at fieldston lower [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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are you happy at FL? how long have you been there? I've heard there are some weird race politics there. Have you encounter that at all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:11 AM Flag
[ - ] how often do you take ur db on a plane? MIL says it's BAD!!!!!!! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.10.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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why does se think it's bad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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germs, diseases, MEASLES, OH MY! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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well, the recycled air is not so great. my ds #1 got his first very bad cold after plane travel at 3mo. That said, I have taken my kids on planes several times to no ill effects. I wouldn't take an immuno-compromised child on a plane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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immuno-compromised? nice word. were your kids up on all their vaccines when you traveled with them? did you space out any of their vaccines? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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I meant a sick kid or a kid w/ chronic immunity deficiency. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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oh , got it, sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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np: Nice that you don't need to know about immuno-suppression. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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A few times a year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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My kids have flown a lot, starting from when they were 6mo, and they've never gotten sick after a flight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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At 8mos we just took our 2nd flight. Try to wait till they get at least their first round of shots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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MIL sounds annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:47 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone know of a good website for buying a kosher gift basket? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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i'd try zabars [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a child with sensory integration disorder? Our 4 year old DS has it and we are really struggling on how to help him. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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Wouldn't the person who diagnosed it have some advice and resources for you to persue? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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Didn't they change it to Sensory Processing Disorder? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:38 PM Flag
[ - ] I am posting this simultaneously on UB and YBM to see where it gets more responses. Go! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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stop sitting on teh fence. Pick a side! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:12 PM Flag
[ - ] 5 yo ds (entering K in Sept) reads at around 2nd grade level. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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that's great! good for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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^^ sorry - him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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So? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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So, it's extremely cool and I'm super proud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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how do you know what level he reads at? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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He's reading Magic Treehouse books which are "coded" for 2nd grade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Good to be proud, but don't jinx yourself. Hubris. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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What's the comprehension/retention level? Just curious. I know a lot of early readers who can and have decoded the words, but when you ask them about the book they read, they can't retell the story or explain what happened. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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Congratulations. Who told you this? And on what level is he comprehending? I doubt he is decoding AND comprehending at a level M, which is the benchmark for 2nd grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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M is second grade? Really? Wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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Exactly. People say their kid is on a 2nd grade reading level b/c he/she can decode a book that says RL 2.3 or RL 2.8 but that has nothing to do with reading levels that really evaluate his/her ability to read AND comprehend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:14 PM Flag
[ - ] What are your bets for the VP picks? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:09 PM Flag
[ - ] when did you start wearing maternity clothes with #1 and #2?? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.10.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Never wore them for #1, about 30 weeks for #2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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I started wearing below the belly wool pants to work at 13 weeks. I was wearing all maternity clothes basically by 20 weeks. My regular clothes are all very tight and fitted so there was no way there were lasting me that long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:22 PM Flag
[ - ] i forget - expecting #2 - what size diapers do we get for the beginning? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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newborn - duh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] our son is 3.25 now - what type of inflatable, low bed should we get to go to g'ma's? the toddler kind from one step ahead or just a regular twin inflatable one? he sleeps on a regular twin now at home...thanks 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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on overnights I just make a bed out of lots of duvets on the floor for my kids. We've even done this at a friends house who has an ultra modern, no rugs, all wood floors. Kids were fine...I think they like being on the floor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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what's wrong with a sleeping bag on the floor like we used to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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he hates blankets and sheets on him, so i doubt he'd climb into a sleeping bag at this point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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he doesnt' need a sleeping bag. just cusky duvets on the floor and whatever he likes on top. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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