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[ - ] how many hours a week do you think jlo spends with her kids? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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i think she spends a lot of time with them, why wouldn't she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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doesn't seem like it from pics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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the pics I have seen lately are with her and her kids and her and her husband out at night with friends and accepting an award. Seems fine to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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Well, it's not like the pictures of her home with her kids would be all that interesting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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Unsupervised 0, with the nanny in the room doing all the work, about 7-10 a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Damn! My cousin saw Robert Downey Jr in Zabar's yesterday! I live right around the corner and missed him! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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wow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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ok. what else keeps you up at night? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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god help me. my 15yo dd has a crush on him...I think I do too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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He's extremely sexy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Good friend of mine's son was a cameraman on Iron Man and RD is apparently a very nice guy who is easy to work with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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overrated imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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pooh. I think he's one of the best actors out there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] db is three months now. never received social security card - it was supposedly sent out. i'm furious that there aren't any steps to take to protect his identity - who knows if anyone might have gotten hold of it. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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Put a fraud alert on db's name with the 3 credit rating agencies. Then, take a chill pill! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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ok! ;) thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think of me for considering another modeling job for my one year old? my nanny takes her to the shoots. i put it in the college fund, but do you find this to be above and beyond normal nanny duties? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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fine nanny duty, but would not do that to my child [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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even at age 1? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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dh's cousins (twins) modeled untilt hey were about 8yo and it was enough to put them both trhough college. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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normal for nanny to take child some where. does child behave as well with nanny as with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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even better than with me. good baby all around so nanny is happy for the adventure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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i think it's fine nanny duty. as for dc, how much time does this take out of your 1 yo life? if we're talking a few hours every month, sure. if you're having her do this weekly, it's probably too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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no big deal. i was a child model. would love to get my db in also but we don't have the time to take him to auditions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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^^ i obviously didn't read your question properly. ha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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why would you do that to your child? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Did I read this right? Part of the funding for public schools is based on the attendance of the children? What is the justification for that? How much influence does a school have to get the kids into school on time? Am I missing something? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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are you sure it's not enrollment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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see below. Absences and tardiness count against a school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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Some schools or districts ask you pay 40 bucks for each day your child is absent. I don't know anyone who personally does this, but the schools do ask you to compensate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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No they don't. No way they could force you to pay. People owe tons of money for school lunches and they can't even manage to get that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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OR was quite clear that she was talking about schools asking for this not demanding. -np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Yes they request it, but can't force it. My neice's school in NJ asks for it and my dd's old school in LA asked for it too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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Did anyone actually pay it? No way would I pay $200 just because dc is sick for a week. And we can afford it but it is ridiculous request. Luckily our school does not ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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It is a part of school report, and the school grades given to each school which do carry funding. There is a pretty strong correlation between attendance and student achievement, so schools need to encourage/enforce attendance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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how can a school enforce attendance? This is a function of the family the kid is coming from, i.e. this is way beyond a school's responsibility. The school can't do anything to increase attendance. That is messed up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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Absolutely not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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^^^Schools can and do what they can to improve attendance, there is a push to do that at every step. There are incentives, competitions between grades, parents are called in if there are issues, etc. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Okm I can see how a school can help to improve a child's attendance but I still disagree that a school should be punished for absences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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I kind of remember that from way back when. Part of the funding formula. Makes sense. Otherwise, schools would pump up enrollment but discourage attendance. (In a purely us against the machine/Machiavellian view of school administrators -- which I do not have.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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My mom used to beat this into me -- she worked in a school office. She would always that if you have something you have to take care of outside of school, that it's better to go to school and leave early than do the other activity and go late. Purely for school funding reasons, based on attendance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Certain tax levy money from Federal govt and NYS depends on attendance. So a school's actual funding will be adjusted based on attendance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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it's factored into the report card grade -- the overall attendance rate. Clearly a school with an overall attendance rate of 97 percent is better than one with 93 percent -- kids and parents want to be there. They push for attendance, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] maplewood moms- are the schools really THAT bad? which are the better elementary schools? strongly considering moving there- make me feel like it will be okay! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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try millburn if you're concerned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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I thought the elementary schools were fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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The elementary schools are all good, but each is different. Our kids went to Tuscan, which we loved. Our friends' kids are there now and they adore the place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have any advice on what is really needed to bring to hospital for delivery aside from car seat, standard toiletries and going home clothes for mom & baby? Lists I've found include things like diapers, breast pump, and other things I would think the hospital supplies...I'm trying to avoid bringing a full size suitcase! Delivering at NY Presbyterian Cornell if it matters...TIA 53 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Bring your own maxi pads. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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yes, the thinner kind that stick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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no - disposable pants [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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with wings!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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hairbrush, cell phone charger, pen, slippers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Food and a pillow from home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, snacks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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leave the snacks at home. Once in labor you are not allowed to eat anything at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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I would take snacks. I gave birth about 7 pm. Afterward was ravenous--but the kitchen was closed. They had no snacks or anything for me. Dh went out and brought me back something to eat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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ok. I was assuming OP will have a DH at hand. Mine was out to get me pizza and burgers and what not after giving birth right away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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all i wanted for days afterwards was fruit. some fresh fruit may be good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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YES, snacks--bring them!! I gave birth at 6:30pm, got "dinner" (and sandwich and some fruit) and an hour later when I was starving they gave us take out menus!! Yeah, that's exactly what I was wanting to do after having a child!! WTF! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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OR: i needed snacks after having db. i was hungry and stupid dh overslept at home while i was in the hospital and the nurses didn't come around with lunch until late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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^^^ this was day 2 and not the same night i delivered...dh was there! ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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depends upon the hospital [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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the things i was glad i had: cellphone, socks, chapstick, my own pillow and washcloth. the rest is gravy. i wsa happy to wear the hospitals gown, pads, adn net underpants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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At NY Pres 9mo ago when I was there we were given most things (diapers, pads, great witch hazel pads, a radio! etc. I'd suggest flip flops for the shower and cool clothes for you it's hot in there. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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Very helpful since specific to NYP, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Ditto all of this--delivered there last month. DEFINITELY flip flops for shower and walking around. Also take your own nightgowns and sweatpants/tanks. Assuming you don't have a c-section, you'll feel more comfortable in your own clothes. Bring a few bottles of water as well, though DH can run out and get you more. I loved the hospital net underwear and thick nonstick maxipads, fwiw--those were really effective, breathable, and comfortable. Brought a ton home with me, in fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Thanks for this too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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Sure, GL! One other thing: It was a real drag was waiting for my motrin in the middle of the night (they have to bring it to you and watch you take it every six hours). 3 regular strength advil are the same as the prescription strength they give you. I would have been saved a lot of hassle if I'd known that and brought my own. Also, make sure to ask the nurses for several extra packs of everything you use in the hospital (witch hazel pads, squirt bottles, underwear, pads, etc) to bring home with you. Lifesavers for the first two-three weeks at home with a vaginal delivery. Also loved having the mattress protector pad which I took from the hospital--kept me from sweat- and milk-staining my nice sheets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Yes, bring home a lot of the m [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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^^ "mesh" undies, they are horrid looking but were perfect for the occasion :o) I wore them for the first week or two I think. Then I just bought some full butt undies from Target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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based on my experience, I would overpack [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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I want to hear about that experience. With all my three births I didn't have to bring anything at all. Everything was provided by the hospital. DH brought me a new change of clothes etc. later on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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Are you at presbyterian up in Washington heights or cornell over on the east side? They've merged. I gave birth at Columbia-Presbyterian when it was called that. Horrible experience. They didn't even have towels for the bathroom. Finally was able to track down one handtowel and a washcloth so I could take a shower--I had to beg for it, and I'm not kidding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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^^based on my experience, I would bring a pillow and pillowcase, a towel, your own tylenol, bottled water, and snacks, plus the usual stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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Cornell at 68th and York [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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bring maxi pads with wings, the ones you get don't have them, if you bring a pillow i would leave it there (i did) who knows what can get on your pillow (hospitals are dirty), cell phone, socks, chapstick, big clothes to wear home, you don't really need anything else but luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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good point about the pillow--I know someone who brought bed bugs home from the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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Very good to know on pillow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Don't bring the car seat in the beginning--DH will have time to go home for it. You won't need a breast pump (if you have issues, the hospital ones are best anyway) and they'll give you diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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Thanks - that what I would have thought, but wouldn't want to get caught off guard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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what you really need is your insurance card and your checkbook. Everything else is rather unimportant the first couple of days (and DH can get that to you after you give birth). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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Bring what you need for labor and have a separate bag packed for your hospital stay and going home and have someone bring that later (and they can take home your labor bag). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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I was totally unprepared my water broke a month before and all I had was my cell phone and was fine,dh brought the carseat and clothes to go home in when I needed them.BTW the hospital pads that get cold are a lifesaver the first day or so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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You can make your own "cold" pads: Buy a pack of really thick Kotex pads, douse each one with witch hazel, and keep them the freezer. They really help in the first 2 days after a vaginal delivery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Good tip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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OP - Thanks to all!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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dont forget the camera!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Witch Hazel hemerhoid (sp?) pads and that spray-on pain killer. SLR charged me a small fortune for these two items that I could have picked up at the drug store for under $10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Wait, the hospital will charge you for these things? What is the spray on pain killer...have never heard of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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it's a spray-on antiseptic pain killer -- you can get it in the drug store. And yes, they charge you, and a LOT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Yes, they charge you, and a LOT! The spray on pain killer might also be an antiseptic, I forget. But it's commonly available in the drug store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Do they at least tell you before you use this stuff or they give it to you then charge you at the end? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I got my witch hazel pads for free when I gave birth at Beth Israel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I was not charged for the Dermaplast spray at SLR last year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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a nursing pillow like My Breast Friend or a Boppy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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Chapstick for during delivery! you breath so much out of your mouth that it really comes in handy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Bring nipple cream if you are planning on breastfeeding. just had my third and I used Mother Love organic nipple cream and really liked it - I would actually use a few days before -- you can dry out your nipples a lot the first few days breastfeeding and hospital did not have anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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oh, and I think the antiseptic spray referenced above is called Dermoplast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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ankle socks, sports bras, bottled water, face cream and chapstick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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your own ibuprofen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] is it bad if your one year old commando crawls and doesn't crawl on all fours? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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It's fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] any thoughts on the britax frontier? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] my one year old does a split with his legs...is this normal or is he too flexible?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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1yo are very bendy. Have you ever been told they have hip problems? If not I'm sure it's fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm about to start the application process for schools. Comparing a few and wondering if anyone has any thoughts: Friends vs. Grace Church School -- which has better academics, which has better arts (primarily interested in knowing about dance and drama). 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.09.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Go on tours of both and see for yourself. You get a very different feel at both schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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really, a dance and drama elective will determine where you kid attends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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really, not quite...I am trying to look at the big picture of a bunch of schools and I think that how a school approaches the arts is important. just my opinion, and wondering what people who know both schools have to say about academics and arts at either school mentioned above... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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From my limited experience, Friends is strong academically but not as strong as Grace. Both schools stress arts but Grace's performing arts, at least in the older grades, is really outstanding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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I was going to say the same thing. The upper school drama at grace is great. I saw a play at friends a long time ago and it was a mess. But that is not really a true assessment of the whole picture. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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If you are serious about dance or drama you will sign up your child for classes after school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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I'm serious about the arts curriculum at the schools, not so much about after school stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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If you or your dc is serious about dance or drama, you will need to suppplement outside of school. I would not recommend just relying on what's offered at any school as part of the curriculum, no matter how strong the offerings seem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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My husband went to Grace Church and loved it. Just out of curiousity what do you do in 9th grade? Is it really hard to switch to other prep schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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shouldn't you already know what happens in 9th grade if your dh is an alum? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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My husband went there 30+ year ago and had a difficult time getting into a high school afterwards b/c he didn't test well. He ended up at Dwight which he hated. Since there are more children in the city now, I'm assuming it's even harder to get into a private high school in 9th grade, or not -- I don't really know, that's why I was asking.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Friends really burned a lot of people last go around. They overaccepted and had this B.S. thing called a"meaningful waitlist" which ended up not even moving. I heard interview horror stories. In one case, Coach dave had the balls to ask a family if they had a good public school! He had not even looked at their child's stellar ERB's. In other cases, harriet and Coach Dave interviewed people and couldn't even find the family's applications or anything! Appalling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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We had a fabulous experience with Friends throughout the application process last year. Granted, we got in. But we thought they couldn't be nicer or more with the program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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One thing UB was good for was to spread the word on how many families were on the so-called "meaningful waitlist." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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How do you figure? The Master List? Otherwise I couldn't tell if it was 2 people who got burned who posted over and over or 10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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None of this really matters, since if you live downtown you should really apply to both and see what you think. They have really pretty different vibes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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isn't there 2 grace church schools? are they related? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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One is a preschool in Brooklyn, the other a preK-8 Episcopal independent school near Union Square in Manhattan--no relation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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Grace is very traditional in many ways and also only goes through 8th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Any other private school moms on? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Do you get tired of negative comments public school parents feel free to make about your dc's school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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Yes, but I think trashing of any school (public or private) by any parent (public or private) is tiresome and pointless. But then again, I guess that's the point of this board for some people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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This happens to me IRL. Not on UB. I could care less what someone on UB says about my dc's school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Ah, got it. It's not happened to me IRL, but then again dc is just going into K in Sept. so I guess there's time... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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no. Ilove our school choice. I don't care what anyone says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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I tire of other private moms making snarky comments about my dcs schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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I am really tired of the negative comments I get IRL from friends with children in public school directed at my dc's school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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It's amazing to me that a friend would make a negative comment about your dc's school. Not much of a friend, IMHO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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I know. I am really tired of the whole situation. Been going on for the past 3 years. Our dc's are not even friends anymore and I still have to listen to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Is there a strong reason to maintain the friendship if your dc's aren't friends anymore? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Not really. More of a convenience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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Then I would consider letting the friendship go. I'm at that point in my life where I don't need or have time for unnecessary or negative relationships (God knows why I'm here...). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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None of my friends with kids in public or private have ever said anything about where my kids attends - good or bad. You have weird friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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ditto.in fact even those that rejected a spot at our school are nice about it. every family is different and different schools are right for differetn families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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The only negative things I hear about my dc school is on UB. In person people say only nice things to our face, although there are tons of negative things one could say about the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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is it a low tiered school, because IME the better the school the worst the comments to your face and the worse tier the school the nicer the comments to your face [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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It goes both ways. I am a public school mom and have never said a negative word about any school but have had to suffer other people putting down my DCs school and public education in general. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Do preschoolers need backpacks? Hadn't thought of it until I got a lands end catalog with "preschool" backpacks. dd will go 2 mornings in the fall (she's 3) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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no she doesn't. She'll keep a change of clothes in her cubby, and she might bring a lunch bag, but no she doesn't need a backpack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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thanks! I couldn't see myself buying her one, but then I've definitely been wrong about that kind of stuff before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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at my dd's first preschool, they gave her a tote bag with the school's name on it to carry stuff in. at the second one, she was told to bring a backpack (and in any event, she really wanted one) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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we used one to put lunch in. I think there was a folder that went back and forth too to get teacher/parent notes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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My daughter LOVES to wear her backback to school with her lunch in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] How do I dump a friend? How will she take it if i just stop returning her calls? Have you ever done this? Why? How did it work out? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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not returning/making valls works for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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It depends on a lot of things like how close you have been, how long you have been friends etc. If you stop returning calls she should get the hint. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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I am on the other side of this right now and let me tell you it is painful. My suggestion is, if they ask what's going on to tell them and be a adult about it. Right now I am in the dark and it sucks. Otherwise, that is certainly the way to do it, stop contact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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Ah - I want to "dump" a friend too, but she just started working in my department. It's so hard, and I just feel like a major bitch. But I've recently realized that both she and her husband are both mentally unstable and I don't want to be involved with them anymore. WHAT do I do?! I feel like I have to play 'nice-nice' because we do work in the same office and I need to be professional! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:17 AM Flag
[ - ] any doctors, nutritionists on? my 20 mo db is crazy for scrambled eggs. i give him one every morning. is this a cholesterol problem. if it isn't, does it become one, and when? i understood that developing brains need some cholesterol... pls advise. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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are you the mom who was concerned that whole milk was clogging her 13 mos. arteries? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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no. haven't been on in months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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but seriously 7 eggs a week sounds a bit much, don't you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I think its okay. Its not like this will go one for years. In a few months you will be down to chicken nuggets and mac n' cheese like the rest of us...now thats cholesterol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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that's what i figured. he demands the eggs. it was one of the few foods he could first say, so i think that was part of it. every morning: "egg, egg, egg, egg." and if i don't give him one, he looks at me "egg, egg, egg, egg." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:44 AM Flag
[ - ] started having contrations this morning. due tomorrow. they were somewhat regular - but duration wasn't long, neither was intensity. they have somewhat stopped - i was able to take a nap - now they are coming again about every 10-12 nin. is this normal? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.09.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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yup - pack your bag and go back to sleep you will be a mom tomorrow! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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but do i call OB yet? this is #2 for me and last time they were a little more consistent. THANKS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I would probably wait a bit unless you want to find out who is on call. Wont' they probably tell you to wait until your at 3-5 minute intervals? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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most docs don't want you to call this early -- asuuming water hasn't broken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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normal! but you still don't know when you will be a mom, may not be tomorrow, I went on like that for a while, and had 3 min apart for 40 hours after until i finally had db, you never know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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