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[ - ] what is your feeding/milk schedule for your 1yo? Transitioning to cow's milk. Currently giving 4 bottles/day but think we could probably condense to 3? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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4 oz milk in a bottle when he wakes up, breakfast at 9, lunch at 11:30 with milk or water in a sippy cup, snack at 3ish, 6 oz milk in a sippy cup around 5, dinner at 6:30, 8 oz milk in a bottle before bed. He doesn't always finish the milk, sometimes he asks for more - varies by the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] hi, we are looking to move to a good school district in bklyn--open to anywhere. in my research i have found PS 321, PS 10, PS 107, PS8. PS 29--any other good schools that we should consider? would love something in fort greene area... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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I would try to end up in D15 and not D13, if thinking about continuing to publci middle schools down the road. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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op: thanks, is that park slope? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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D15 is Park Slope/Carroll Gardens. D13 is part of North Park Slope and PRospect Heights and ?Fort Greene. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] feeling sad today. I had felt kind of shunned by IL's for a long time. BIL told me recently that they are holding somethings from my past against me. At least I know I'm not crazy for feeling that way now, but it's making me sad. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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I don't think you should spend a moment of your life feeling sad about what your in-laws think of you. It will just make you crazy. Be ok with yourself. Smile and nod when you're with them. And next time your b-i-l wants to share what the family thinks of you, walk away! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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LOL! good advice. Actually though, it made me feel better to know that I wasn't just making up feeling shunned. Turns out everyone knew all this stuff about me and I didn't know they knew. I will get over it but it makes me feel weird about it all. I have kind of a sordid past because of some abuse stuff from my teens. I feel like I've worked through it all pretty well and proved myself to them (we've been married 7 years) I don't know why it's still an issue. Oh well. You are right. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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np: your ILs sound like self righteous jerks. i'm so sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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thanks. I think that is what is surprising me about it. They don't come across that way. DH said one sister is just bored and the other not too bright! Makes me feel a little better to look at it that way. I think MIL has moved on with things, she treats me pretty well. And apparently FIL is not in the loop. They put the fun back in dysfunctional don't they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Can i give my 8 wk baby breastmilk & formula in the same bottle? i am not pumping enough to make a full bottle. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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you can, but when I was supplementing, I gave BM first in a bottle and then the formula - just in case she didn't finish it all. I figured at least she would get all of the good stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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yes. however, you may want to feed the milk first adn then top off with formula, so that you don't waste the milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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yes. The benefit of giving a breastmilk bottle first is that baby would finish all of that, and then a second bottle would have formula in case db wanted more. So if you mix them and db doesn't finish the bottle, some breastmilk might be wasted. But I couldn't see preparing two bottles every time I fed my newborn- just too much trouble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] no opinions? going to europe for a month. should i buy twin triumph for my 4.5 yrs old and 20 mo old? older DC doesn't use stroller anymore, but with the delays and having have to run about the airports, and maybe for some quick dozing off, would it be worth buying one? what do you think? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.08.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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can you get a buggy board? Would 4.5 yo actually nap in stroller? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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i have a very shaggy volo, and feel like bying a $90 buggy board for it makes no sense. i think, 4.5 yrs old would definitely unwind little bit... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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then buy or borrow a cheap double, it won't hurt for long walks around cities- where are you headed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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where can i buy a cheap double though? all is see are maclarens... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Do you know anyone who can let you borrow one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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unfortunately not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:17 PM Flag
[ - ] I HATE being a manager. When you are nice and complimentary, they get full of themselves and demand more and more and more. Even in this bad economy (I work in finacial services), I find my team acting like they are indispensible. ARGH. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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LOL! I feel for you! Glad I'm not in management anymore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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so true. I took a huge pay cut & demotion for my current job but what I love about it is that I don't manage anyone anymore. I worry enough about making sure my family is happy & well cared for, I didn't want the stress of worrying about that crap for my team as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Just found out I was pregnant and I am always desperately thirsty. Don't remember this from #1. Is this normal? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.08.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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probably dehydrated too- it's hot!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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I'm in an office building all day. I don't think that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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you can still be dehydrated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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OK - but is it a normal side-effect of pregnancy, too, or is it just dehydration (something I never felt before...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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np: yes! i had it w #1 but not w #2. dh claimed he could not keep the fridge stocked with water bc i drank so much so fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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thanks - definitely didn't have it with #1. I guess this is a whole new ball game. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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Do you pee a lot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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nope. I guess that means I am just dehydrated? Seems so weird to be suddenly dehydrated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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not weird. in the heat (and even in an office bldg) you need to drink a lot, and pregnancy will increase that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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thanks. it's the last part I was really wondering about. I keep drinking and it seems impossible for me to be dehydrated in my normal state but maybe being pregnant has changed that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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yes, sounds dehydrated, being in an office building can dehydrate you cause of the a/c [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody have any luck using sittercity? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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i did, was very happy with my sitter, but she moved to Atlanta. didn't use sittercity for the next one, but would still be open to it.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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i've foudn some nice sitters. the problem i've had is they are student or recent grads so they don't necessarily want the work longterm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:18 PM Flag
[ - ] If our nanny lives in our preferred school's zone, takes DC to school every morning and picks him up every afternoon, will I get a variance? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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naybe if you let your nanny adopt your kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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or you start paying her rent adn utilities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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No such thing as a "variance" anymore. They are now called transfers and no, the fact that your nanny lives somewhere else isn't a reason a transfer is granted -anymore than if your electrician lived there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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how about the cable guy? He lives in a fantastic district [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Actually they are called exception request forms. And yes because of child care you can go out of district it is an option on the form. But I suppose you must have a strong case and documentation. What that might be I have no idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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interesting post- so the nanny lives in a better neighborhood than you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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np: or she lives on CPW (low down) or CPS. both of which are zoned fro crappy schools but most peole that live there don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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I was just thinking that. I don't think I have ever seen this before. And then I was trying to think of a bad neighborhood with a good school, but I couldn't think of one. So I came to the same conclusion you did and am stymied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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why does the nanny have to live in a bad neighborhood? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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She doesn't (she doesn't even need to be a she) but it is unusual for a nanny to live in a better neighborhood than her employer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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not if her employer bought a huge brownstone in harlem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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or in some parts of chelsea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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there are great schools in not great neighborhoods and vice versa. And fwiw, when I was a nanny I lived in as nice a neighborhood as my employers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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trade apartments [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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nope. the dc's primary residence must be in the zone (unless you and dh are divorced, then you can take your pick). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a nice place for dinner on UES with an outdoor patio/ Not too pricey. thanks 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.08.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Cafe d'Alsace, 2nd and 88th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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That is a good one - sidewalk seating. There is also a greet palce Trata Estoria (something like that) on 70th and 2nd. Neither is very cheap nor very expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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Oh, also a way cheaper option is John's Pizza in the East 60s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Who knows what's for dinner tonight? I need inspiration. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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taco salad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Pg w/unplanned #4. I've said from the very beginning that I needed to hire some kind of help for after the baby comes. Wanted someone 2x/ wk to help around the house but there is no way I can afford twice a week. I've had bi-monthly housecleaners but decided the overall effect was too small to be worth the money. So - all that to say - what ONE service would you hire out if you could only afford one thing. Maybe I could send my laundry out but clean my own house? Or try to swing a weekly cleaner but do my own laundry? Very nervous about doing this on my own but on a tight budget. . . 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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I can't believe you are having a 4th & are still somewhat sane. We are considering a 3rd & I feel like I would need someone to take care of other two. I give you credit. That being said, send laundry out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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op: i'm far from sane - i'm terrified. i'm leaning toward laundry but i'm afraid once i get it back i'll never put it away. in my dreams i could have alice from the brady bunch. maybe i'll post that on craig's list: non live-in alice. sigh - wish we had $$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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If you ahve your own washer/d ryer than get a housekeeper to come in 1x per week, and make part of her job throwing in some loads while she is there. Throw a load in whenever you can all week so it does not pile up. I would rather do laundry than other chores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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op: laundry is my worst thing - the bane of my existance. but putting it away is my downfall which is why i don't know if sending it out would help enough. i like your idea though. anything is better than nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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how old are the other 3 kids? can they at least put away their own stuff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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I think I would either go for a housecleaner to do the bathrooms really well and the floors. I can keep up with the rest myself ok. Or a part time babysitter - even a young teen mom's helper etc, to watch the baby or play with a couple of kids while I was home, just so I could get a nap or check my email once in awhile etc. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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thanks - i hadn't thought of someone just to do floors and bathrooms - that might be the key. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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those are the hardest things for me. I can sort of keep up with the rest (sort of!) GL and congrats! It will be tough at first but eventually they can entertain each other and you will have lot's of fun! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Dentist rec? I need a good one for both me and dd if possible downtown, west side. Any good ones? Thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Uptown, westise: Westside Family Dental, 2 brothers are it, one handles adults the other takes care of children. West 79th Street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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Dr. Joanna Mentzelopoulou in Gramercy Park. She is a little bit... weird? But she is great with children. http://www.dentalspecassoc.com/associates.htm#joanna [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] 5 weeks pp and still have 30 lbs. to lose. i have a beach vacation coming up in a month. i'm screwed!!! anyone have any tips? i'm bf so can't go on a crazy diet! my ass is jiggly! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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hate to tell you this but even if you lost weight, you butt would still be jiggly. You can start exercising while bf. Start by going for walks after dinner - at least 1 mile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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you carried you baby in you ass? can't help you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] planning a bachelorette party for my friend and rented a great cabin for us - all the guests assume they'll have to pay their share right? i don't want to feel weird asking for $. (except the bride-to-be of course!) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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yes, they should assume they'll be contributing. But if you want to be sure, send an e-mail letting people know. Or if that seems too persnickety, tell a couple of the attendees how much it will be and ask if they think you should let everyone know in advance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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good idea- thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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