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[ - ] NYC moms: does your newborn sleep in your bedroom (in crib, moses basket, etc) or do they have their own room? I feel like I am depriving my newborn in our apartment because we don't have a playroom. I guess this is okay until they start crawling and walking? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.08.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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my kids (have 2 and am pg with #3) all slept in my room until 3mo old. Then I moved them into their own room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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they don't need a playroom, they need mommy. if he sleeps in your room, he's the opposite of deprived. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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depriving? no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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I felt the same way - ds was born and we were in 1 br, but ds quickly got the bedroom all to himself when we slept in the living room one night and he slept thru for the 1st time! But no, he's not deprived. Its in your head. Would it be easier if he had his own space? maybe in some ways but harder in others [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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I never realized that having a playroom was a necessity to growing up. I never did, and turned out ok. My kids will share a room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Play room is a luxury not a neccesity. I don't remember ever even hearing the word playroom growing up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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DD slept in our room but in a crib. Then DH and I got demoted to the sofabed b/c we were all waking each other up. She really didn't need a playroom forever. She liked the sink, the fridge, tuperware... but we all hung out in the living room. I rotated toys from the closet and cleaned it up/you saw no toys really when it was clean. When she was two we got a bigger place, and she has a huge room, playdates, etc. She loves it but it really didn't matter that much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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DB is sleeping in our 1BR now. Our lease will be up when he is 9 mos old and we will move to a 2BR then. Ideally I'd probably have moved him out a few months early but you make do w/ what you have, especially in New York! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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a playroom? in NYC? are you serious? A newborn doesn't "play" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] dh just told me that ds took his first steps after I left for the office this morning. I'm so sad I missed it. WOHM guilt, right? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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no worries. you will be there for other firsts and it's great DH was there instead of no parents, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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op: yes, thats true. were lucky, though if it wasnt one of us it would have been grandma : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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tell him to keep the camcorder handy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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yes and don't worry he won't get it right by this evening so you will have tons of opportunity to laugh and ooh and ahh when you get home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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When you see it for the first time it is your first, not a big deal. Dh should have not said anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for info on club getaway family weekend/week. Pros and cons please. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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club getaway that biking hiking singles group in CT? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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it is in ct. they have family themes in august. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] how many days do i need at Sesame place? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:13 AM Flag
[ - ] what does your 2 1/2 year old weight? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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about 30 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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35 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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27lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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at last yrs 2 yr check up she was 27 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Any ideas why I can't seem to write a word today (of work, I mean, posts here not included)? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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post-holiday weekend fatigue. I have it too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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lol--shouldn't that have been yesterday? I have no time to spare, and yet.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:12 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone on who saw the movie "Once"? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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loved it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:43 AM Flag
[ - ] 9 wks pg here with weird extremely mild sensations in my pelvic region over past week, no bleeding. I've had one normal delivery, then 2 miscarriages. Had normal ultrasound at 6 wks, now have to wait til friday july 18th for next ob visit. I think I'm just being paranoid - I just so don't want to go to visit and have them tell me there's no heartbeat. I'm supposed to go on vacation the next day and after 2 miscarriages already, I'd just be so bummed. Any thoughts? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.08.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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call and see if you can come in this week instead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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I am almost 9 weeks too with db#3. Ive also had very mild sensations recently which I had with both prior pregnancies. No history of m/c. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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I'd go. You've had two m/c. You are entitled to be anxious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Live-in vs live-out nanny, what's the price difference per week for full time, 12 hour days, no weekends? Also 2 vs 1 kid, what's the difference? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.08.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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When we had a live-in we started out paying a certain amount for approx 40 hours a week of work. When she ended up working much more than that (because she was fantastic and very helpful) we upped her pay (after the first week, if I recall) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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afaik, you can get a live-in for the same price you would get a live-out nanny or slightly cheaper, but you get much more since a live-in works evenings, 6 days a week, and does houseworkd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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no difference b/c live ins work more by nature of being there - they are often resentful of this fact however. Nanny salary depends on how great the nanny is nowadays more so than no. of children. 60hrs per week @15/hr would be a good place to start. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 08:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! Ever since we introduced our 8 mo to solids he's been really constipated. Not every day, but often enough to be worried. We told our ped, and she said "more fruit, more water" we're having a hell of a time getting him to drink water. He refuses h2o from his bottle (he's kind of a drama queen with his bottle, won't take breast milk from it either). He's balking at a sippy cup too. But he's backed up! What to do? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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no bananas - give lots of pears, peaches. no crackers or bread, and babies love prunes - either in jar or in juice. That should do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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thanks. we've cut out bananas & apples. introduced prunes. but the water thing is the biggie. he'll drink water out of MY water bottle, which is a great way to give him a bath in his own clothes.......this seems like it should be easier!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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in all honesty - the water thing is not as big as doc makes it sound. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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you can also try a sport bottle (with the pop up top) for him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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BF or FF? If BF, cut back on solids for a couple of days, BF more. oatmeal is better than rice cereal also. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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he's bf'd, but not exclusively (anymore). He gets about 1 formula bottle a day, 2 breast feeds and as much milk as i can pump [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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he's still mostly BF - I would cut back on the solids, just for a coupld of days and have those solids be more fruit, less cereal. breastmilk is better than water for constipation anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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let him sip water out of your cup. my non-bottle taking dd loves this. try prunes. next step would be glycerin suppository to clean him out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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babies like prunes and prune juice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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What makes you think he is constipated? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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crying and turning red as the devil when he tries to poop is the main indicator [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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but that doesn't mean he is constipated. It really doesn't. You can help with that by letting him push his feet on your hands - just giving him some resistance. The bowels change with solids. Chances are he's just fine and not constipated, but there is no reason not to give him pruens (its a great food) in his regular diet, just don't go over board. How often does he have a bm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:19 AM Flag
[ - ] DH (and his mom) has decided that we're going on vacation with his parents for 2 weeks in Sept. I am pg but they don't know yet (only 6 wks). I like his parents but I'm not sure spending 2 weeks with them driving around France while i'm expecting is going to be a good idea... help!!! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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Try to keep an open mind. Traveling w/family can be difficult, but if you're moving around a lot, seems like it could be fun, give everyone lots to talk about. That said, it would be better if you had kids, then ILs can babysit. but it might set a nice tone for your relationship if you can enjoy the trip. give you nice memories? but I adore my inlaws and am taking trip to greece next summer w/them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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I love my inlaws but they are very obsessive types, and I know they will freak out when they learn I am pregnant. They were completely obsessed when dh's sister was pregnant, convinced something was going to be wrong with the baby for absolutely no reason (there wasn't) and I KNOW they'll make the trip difficult for me by telling me I should rest, etc, even if I am completely fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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ok, my inlaws (at least my FIL) is same way. can you do 1 week w/them driving around and another week in Paris w/just DH? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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I wish. basically 1 wk is Paris staying in their apartment, driving to Belgium and South of France with them. DH and I can't afford to stay in a hotel with the baby coming [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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^^ and we have to drive with them because they are older and fil doesn't drive, so mil and I will take turns (dh doesn't know how to drive stick) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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So you'll be safely into your 2nd tri by then? The pg shouldn't at all get in your way and unless you can't stand them, sounds like a good time (plus, if this is a 1st GC, you'll be doted on by all 3)! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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It is my first, and I do not want to tell anyone (including my fam) until after 1st trimester, because i had a miscarriage last year. Doting is fine, but as I wrote above they are crazy and I know will not let me do ANYTHING, even though I'm young, healthy and determined to behave as "normally" as possible while pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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OR: Sorry, hadn't seen your 2nd post when I replied. In that case, DH needs to stand by you and tell them thanks, but maybe another time! Congrats & GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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No, DH wants to go on this trip - sees it as the best time for us to go away with his parents because after a db it won't be possible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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^^ oh, and his dad just made a comment about my getting pg, like "Don't let A get pg before we go on the trip, but it would be ok if she conceived while we're there" - which i thought was really inappropriate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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Ew, he sounds great (your FIL). You may just have to suck it up and go... You'll just have to be firm about your being totally fine and fit! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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He's ok, just old and not from the US, so his humor is a bit odd. Do you think I can just not tell them I'm pg until after the trip? They'll probably guess if I don't drink wine, but I'm not a big drinker anyway, and I guess I can have a few sips here and there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:26 AM Flag
[ - ] is it possible to get pregnant if you have sex on day 15/16 of 28 day cycle? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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maybe. it's far more possible if you're NOT trying to get pg than if you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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not really trying, but I wouldn't mind if I was -- thinking an awful lot about it even before period is due. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:45 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever creat a post and not be able to reply to one of the responses. i can reply to most of them but for some reason there isn't a reply option to the one i want to reply? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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yes, I've noticed that on more than one occassion. I just reply to the one above explaining that I can't reply to the one I want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:27 PM Flag
[ - ] How much should it cost to paint our 2,500 sq. ft. house? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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depends on where you live and what shape it's in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Preschool question. Are there any safety schools on the UES? We are going public so don't care about exmissions, just want the socialization and separation aspects of preschool. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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There are a few preschool alternatives that you can just sign up for- Gymtime has one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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Thanks, do you know where it is? And is it run like a regular preschool? I would like it to be like a class with the same kids each day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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It is on 80th and York. The class is the same kids for the entire year and I think it's two or 3 times per week. We didn't do it, but I had a friend whose dc went there. THey were happy with the program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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np: i think you sign up by semester. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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I posted below -- I don't know, but I think they are often Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Friday so they could be. In September you can look into them and talk to the moms (or nannies :)) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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I am not sure about what they are all about, but there are many pre-school alternative programs on the UES and while popular I think they are relatively safe. Rhinelander, The Art Farm, New York Kids Club, Gymtime Rhythm and Glues have these. Otherwise I dont' know of first come first serve ones, but feel like if you apply broadly something will work out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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74th st magic has a couple of separation programs for the 2s/3s age group. Kidville has a preschool alternative as well. Most of these are FCFS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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There's a Preschool of America on Park between 93rd and 94th. Lovely old building, but don't know anything about it. Might be worth looking into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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They left a child at a field trip last fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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That's a daycare that might have a preschool curriculum but it's all day and $2K per month. OP might just need your basic nursery school situation. But my friend sends her dd there and likes it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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Try Church of the Epiphany Day School on 74th and York (not to be confused w/Epiphany Community Nursery School on 74th btwn. York and the river). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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np: good idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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Thanks. Also, isn't there a new preschool opening on Third Ave. in the low 90s? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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There is--can't remember the name though (it's a French name). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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We just signed up for the Culturehouse Kids Preschool Alternative Playgroup. It is run by daughter's old teacher. She is great with kids and has been teaching for 9 years. It begins in September on 75th Street and First Avenue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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