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[ - ] Ideas of an office gift for co-worker who just had a baby boy. the baby is probably 6 weeks by now. registry is cleaned out. they live on the UWS. tia. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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hmmmmm... you could buy clothes for older age, but you need to have seen baby to know if small medium or large. So that one is tricky. You could give gc to buy buy baby - or you could go look around and see if something jumps out. A classic gift would be a boxed set of Beatrix Potter or Pooh (the real ones. Or you could do the typical Goodnight Moon, or the typical baby board books by Boykin (sp?). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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i got so many toys for my db i didn't buy any for a long time. How much do you want to spend? You could get an exersaucer or one of those little cars that they push when they start walking - I thought those were ridiculous gifts when I first got them but suddenly one day you realize your db is ready for them and its nice to have them in the house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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My mom ordered these birth announcements as a surprise for us and we just love them. http://www.babycachet.com/Baby_Magazine_Cover_Birth_Announcement_p/bcpb0001.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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cute outfit, size 6 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Checkout the website www.SewHappyBaby.com they have adorable personalized gifts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:53 AM Flag
[ - ] One more "Just pregnant and have a question" question: I keep feeling twinges - not cramps, just twinges - in my lower region. Thoughts on what they are? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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What is a "lower region"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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uterus area and near my hips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I think that is typical. Its called something. Look in your pregnancy books, its a ligament that stretches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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np: things are stretching [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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round ligament pain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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Thats it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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thanks - didnt realize it could come so early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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how early are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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4 weeks at most -I just reposted bc I was sure people had forgotten this post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:41 PM Flag
[ - ] the sister of my very good friend died at the rothbury music festival sunday. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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What happened? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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we're not sure yet. she probably OD'd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:25 PM Flag
[ - ] jessica seinfeld is on oprah talking about her cookbook. she seems like a total airhead. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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I hate the whole idea of that cookbook. So patronizing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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right? i know plenty of kids who knowingly eat vegetables. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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me too, and "hiding" them in things isn't going to help them make good choices when they're eating on their own [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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and she's talking about how she's a "busy mom" but that's hard to believe, knowing that she has buckets of money to get all the help someone could possibly want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:16 PM Flag
[ - ] DC was accepted to public G&T for K but applying for private K this fall(fall birthday). Super intelligent and artistic, interested in drama, dance. Which is the better fit between Dalton or St. Ann's(I know it is longshot but IF DC were accepted both). Which school has stronger academic and fullfilling DC's interest more? No flame please. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.08.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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What was your feeling when you toured them? What vibe did you get? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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I haven't toured them yet. We will in fall. PSD says we should try these 2 schools for DC however DC left preschool already and ready for K this fall. PSD said we don't need her help and DC is bored with preschool. Ready to move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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If dc is girl - the girls schools (at least the three TT & MM) are better for this hands down. You should check them out. That said, dc would do well at either St. Ann's or Dalton GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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not necesarrily - I know a number of very artistic dcs at St Anns and they are far ahead of their peers at B, C, NBS, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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OP: it is boy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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then SA will be better regardless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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Didn't mention NBS - that may be the individual child's talent and have nothing to do with the schools' programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I was listing it as a TT school, which I consider it to be. And I think many would say that SA has the best arts programs in NYC regardless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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It is not TT, though very good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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many consider it TT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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girl's schools better than St. Ann's for arts/drama/dance? I haven't heard this before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Is Dalton academically better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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no, it is a different structure, but both are very good schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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what g&t did your kid get into? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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I'm not op, don't have schoolaged kids yet, but have been through the NYC school system myself, and have dozens (seriously) of younger cousins who are still in school here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Why think about this now? I would tour them (and others) and see what you think. But I would also look at schools like Nightingale and Chapin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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^^ just saw it's a boy. What about Collegiate or Allen Stevenson? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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not very artistically leaning. I would stick to coed for this type of boy, personally, esp if he's not being challenged by school atm - girls are likely going to be more his level [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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Allen Stevenson actually has a reputaiton of being quite good for artistic boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Look into it, but it does sound like coed would be good for this boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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I'd choose Dalton. Their drama program is superb (school produced many actors). Visual arts program is very good. of course, academically rigorous. But if I lived in Brooklyn, I'd choose SA. I'm not a fan of a long commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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Good point - OP, where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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murray hill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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Sorry, but you will not be accepted to both until you are coming from an unconnected preschool. BTDT, got into Dalton because we named it our FC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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I think I saw some post saying got into Dalton from public K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Is Dalton structured more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:47 PM Flag
[ - ] how should I spell the name evie with a soft e? The way I just spelled it seems like most wpild read it with an long e...any thoughts... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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two v's - but why that pronunciation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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I just like ie better, but don't like the full name evelyn. Considering just evvy or evvie wdyt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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oops - like IT better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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wwid - name her Evie. its pretty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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ehvie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:17 PM Flag
[ - ] df from college is having major infertility issues, she just confided in me that she has been trying for over a year. I feel horrible for her. She is, however, I would guess somewhere betwn 50-100lbs overweight. Definitely not my place to bring this topic up with her in relation to fertility, right? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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definitely not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Don't bring it up to her. She could be struggling with PCOS. The weight may not be a factor at all. Just be a supportive loving friend to her--I/F is so hard to go through. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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oh yea sure, kick your friend while she is down and explain that when you went to med school, you found out that being 50-100 pounds overweight was the cause of her infertility. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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not the cause, but a factor, right? And I do actually have a PhD in a medical science, not that its the reason I would bring it up. She was always talking about our other friend who struggled with infertility and was a very very thin marathon runner & how she thought the woman should just stop running for a bit and see if it would help! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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You are quiet full of yourself. Lets see... maybe her dh is shooting blanks. You are not acting like a friend. Whats your deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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why so angry? Jeez. I am not "quiet" full of myself. What is YOUR deal? And her DH already got tested and is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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I'm not angry at all, just calling a spade a spade. I don't buy your act. I think you are rude and most definately not a supportive friend. Frenemy? Maybe. But friends don't need to come to anon message boards to get ideas of how to tell their friend they are fat. And before you assume, I'm a size four with two healthy children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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calm down lady. I've been friends with this woman for 17 years and never once mentioned her weight - why should i care? But I know how desperately she wants a db, and its hard to watch someone go through something, etc... as the woman below said, its her life & struggle but I wish I could help her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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np: I probably said stupid stuff related to babies/infertility before I went through it. Just cut her a break and be a good friend. I/F can totally turn your world upside down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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that makes sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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Most of middle america is 50 pounds overweight - they have no problem making babies! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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gross generalization. Many of them do have fertility trouble. NYC is not the only place with infertility. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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You really can't say anything. I am watching my friend spend tens of thousands of dollars on treatments, and when her RE told her she needed to lose the weight, she flipped out and got a new doctor. It's her life, her struggle - I can only support her during the hard times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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jeez, what's with the UB'er that went ballistic? You're probably right, it might have something to do with it. Both extreme underweight and overweight issues do effect fertility. It's ironic that she brought up the marathon runner, b/c I know someone that actually did get pregnant after she stopped running 10-15 miles a day. This all being said, I would not bring it up. I find it unlikely that she doesn't already know that weight can be a significant issue for fertility, almost every book says to get to your ideal weight if you're having problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:30 PM Flag
[ - ] which bottles (made of glass or other safe material) will fit on the medela pump other than medela bottles? i noticed alot of bottles have wide necks that wouldnt fit on the pump. TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.08.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I don't know if Avent is a safe bottle, but I know you can buy a conversion kit for about 10 or 20 dollars so that they fit - it may work on other wide mouthed bottles too. I got mine at Babies r us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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medela bottles are safe and I pumped and stored in tehm. fed out of others [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Good to Grow is a brand that doesn't have BPA and the small-necked bottles fit the medela pump. That's why I bought them. The nipples are kind of crappy, but its worth it to me to have one less step. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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evenflo makes plastic BPA free bottles that fit the pump [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 02:01 PM Flag
[ - ] dh wants a watch for 40th b-day; brand is Oris - i found one he wants much cheapter online...but need it soon - any suggestions on getting brand name watches for a little less in NYC? i.e. i don't really want to pay tourneua prices. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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can't you order online with rush delivery? when is bday? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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monday - i kind of want to see the watch if possible but may just have to order [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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ok, go to a store you KNOW has it and look at it today, then order tonight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:05 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is 13 mo and a wonderful, joyful happy little girl. I work pt from home and care for her the rest. I feel like a very bad mom b/c lately I am having a hard time staying focused on play with her and "in the moment." Advice please on how to get through this period. How to engage her more? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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give yourself a break. Dd will have a long life and not every moment has to be "perfect". As long as you don't take bad moods, etc, out on your db, its ok for them to see you quiet or distracted from time to time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:02 PM Flag
[ - ] My blackberry got coke poured on it today and just now I was changing ds and he peed on it. Glad I'm not my bb! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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too bad you'll have to replace it though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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It wasn't too bad, mainly the screen and I had a skin on it, so it seems to have weathered it pretty well, but getting a new one soon anyone that is 3G. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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ok, you got lucky! My dh's got milk spilled on it and now the scroll button doesn't work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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That sucks. Fortunately for me, dh works at AT&T and can help me if I mess it up too badly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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ooh, lucky you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Yea, except this week when he is running around like a chicken with his head cut off due to iPhone 2 launch Friday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Gift ideas for my 40dh? he's not into sports. kinda nerdy. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.08.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Great bottle of vintage port? Nice dinner out alone together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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Port or Armagnac from the year of his birth (Its perfect to drink now). My DH would LOVE that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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I took DH to the Borgata in AC for the weekend. Room service, gambling, sleeping in. It was really fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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I sent dh to space camp for his 30th birthday. Nerdy, but fun. It was over a 3 day weekend for adults and he went with a friend (who I asked if he wanted to go before I booked it.) They had a ball! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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np: My DH would LOVE that, though I assume it's pricey? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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I think about $400, but he drove there so it wasn't too pricy. To fly to Huntsville, Alabama might be pricey. They also didn't stay in the dorm. They got a hotel room at the Marriott on the property. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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i just posted something about my dhs 40th - getting him a watch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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New iPhone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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how about a sexy weekend away just you two... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you do drop-off playdates for your DCs if you have a nanny? Is it reasonable to ask your nanny to supervise a drop-off playdate? how do sahms react to that? tia. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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I'm a sahm and there have been many times when I preferred the company of the nanny over the mom :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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thanks, I totally get that... but I'm talking about drop-off playdates. My dc is 5 now and I think that's starting soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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I did not drop off my dc at 5. Some do, some don't. Don't feel pressured into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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If dc is not up for it then obviously no, but most moms/nannies do not want to entertain other adult at that point so your dc may well lose on playdates if you have to always come along. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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oh well. moms do what moms think are best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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is, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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yes, after my child was in school f/t, he'd have friends over when i was at work. usually that wasn't teh first playdate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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did you pay your nanny more or does it just work out for the times that dc was dropped off at a friend's house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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np: i think once dcs are a certain age (say 4), supervising a drop off playdate is part of a nanny's job description. as long as it's not daily childcare for other kids, it's fine, you don't pay more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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never ocurred to me to pay more. it balances out, and also IME it cna be easier to care for two 6 y.o.s than one (they often vanish for long periods of time). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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There is absolutely no reason to pay more, unless the other child is there 2-3 times a week and there is no reciprocation. But then it's babysitting not playdates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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I think certainly by age 5, most playdates are drop off. the only time i remember my mom at a playdate after that time was if it was with her friend's kids. yes, nannies supervise and in nyc i've never met a sahm who was wierd with that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Yes, my kids have drop-off playdates supervised by my nanny, as well as the nannies/babysitters of their friends. It is part of the job, no big deal. My nanny likes it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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I wohm PT and when scheduling playdates for the first time I usually mention that I will not be there on x day, but if they prefer, we could do the playdate on x day, when I am there. Only once has it been an issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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We've done the reverse--DS has had a playdate at a friend's house with the nanny supervising. I am fine with it. I SAHM and have a little help, but pretty much I'm the one here when a playdate is over. I think either is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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OP: thanks, everyone. this is new territory for me. I'm relieved that drop-offs won't be a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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even SAHM's, or WAHM's, may have a sitter do pick up or handle a playdate if they are jugling more than one kid. its not a big deal to most. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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