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[ - ] Does anyone have any experience applying to privates from a NYC daycare? Or anyone at private that knows of kids there that went to daycare. Just curious (dd goes to daycare, probably going public). 50 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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thanks for sharing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Do you mean daycare as opposed to preschool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Well, daycare with a preschool curriculum. Not daycare in some lady's living room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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-- but yes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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I don't know of any kids who still went to daycare at age 4. The issue would be that someone would have to write a school report for the applications process. WHy not just send dc to a preschool for a year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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I could I guess, although my daycare has an educational director that could technically write the report... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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Lots of good daycares have a "preschool" room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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We did. Both dcs were in local (cheap!) daycare and they are both at TT but we are alums, but I was told this wouldn't have made any difference is that helps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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ya right that made NO difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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Thanks, that does. And that's cute that they go to your school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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the key word here is "alums" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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the key word here is 99x3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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nah...it probably helped, but many of those were shut out this year (not mine, btw, so don't call sour grapes). you can't deny the fact that your alum status played a factor here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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helped? lady, I know either as a new parent to this system or just because you are not exactly an insider, that you want to believe all legacy dcs are idiots who waltzed in because of some connection. It just isn't the case. There are plenty of us to go around who apply and their don't have to take any of us - we have given no $$ ever to either school. Why not just consider it likely that smart parents beget smart dcs and call it a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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who said legacy dc's are all idiots, and why so defensive? all I said was your legacy status probably helped in your case, coming from a daycare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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It couldn't have, we had not anything to do with either school until we showed up for the interview so why would they take us over another applicant f they didn't see something in dcs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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whatever... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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you are truly pathetic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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The feeling is mutual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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NP: Looks like the feeling is that you are jealous as sh$t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Oh my god lady, give it up! Why would I be jealous? Of what? My kid's a high scorer and in a great school, too. Again I ask, why so defensive and hostile? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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If alum status has no impact on admissions, why do the schools ask the question on their applications? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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I think they want to know so they can look you up and see what your involvement is. If you are involved or giving money maybe that is a factor but I have heard they just drop you in the general pile if there has been no involement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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NP: two friends SO and alums [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Not SO but definitely rejected at a TT with all this venom toward OR. Get a life sweetie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Nope, not rejected at TT, and no venom. Just stating a fact, and my life is quite full and satisfying, thanks. OR is paranoid and defensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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rumor has it that last year a girl from Imagine daycare in Brooklyn Heights was accepted at St. Ann's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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rumor has it lolololol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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just met a dc who was in a daycare program and will be going to Hunter next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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OP. Yes, I think kids tend to test well b/c they are in a school environment for so many cumulative hours. Our daycare sends lots of kids to G&T - it's more the private school thing that would worry me. (NOT that dd is going to Hunter) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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- but thanks, that is nice to hear :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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Unfortunately the daycare director just doesn't have the same kind of relationships with admissions people as a preschool director does. Not impossible but harder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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OP. Thanks for your thoughts. If our daycare director has been there for 15 years would she necessarily not have relationships though vs. someone at not-the-92ndSt-Y nursery school? I'm trying to use real world examples to judget this one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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PSDs inflate their role and significance to get people to apply to their schools and pay 20K for blocks and crayons. On the other side of the process, from a K-12 admissions position I promise you we take who we want and don't listen to what the PSDs tell us they want or think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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This is very refreshing to hear. Are you in admissions at a NYC private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Yes, ss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Bull. You don't need a "connected" PSD to get your kid into a good school. I'd rather think this even lessen your chances somewhat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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My older child went to daycare (and now so does younger one). About 1/2 her class applied to private school. Those kids now go to Bearley, Spence, Nightengale, Buckley, Dalton (2 kids), Riverdale, Fieldston Lower, Ethical Culture, Claremont and Berkley Carrol. Anyway, except for the one at Claremont (and maybe BC), I think even by UB standards it's a great list of schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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OP. I think I know your daycare :) - it's UB-approved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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what daycare is this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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NP. it could be CADS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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I think it's CADS too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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NP: And it's great that you took the opportunity to put in a dig at two of the schools. Really bolsters your post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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NNP: I think she was making a dig at UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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OR here -- yes, it was a dig at the silly UB hirearchy of schools that thinks in absolutely, instead of what is best for the particular child/family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Our daycare is also a preschool and has always sent kids to a wide range of public and private schools, including TT. Very few kids were legacies. The former director was well known to the ongoing schools - I am not sure about her replacement but the ongoing schools definitely knew and liked our daycare. I think it can be an advantage since not that many kids were competing for the same spots. You might not get as much handholding or the feeling you are being brokered, but if it's an accredited preschool it should be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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OP. Thanks everyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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Applied from daycare. Multiple TT accepts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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We applied from daycare and were accepted. Also know several other families from our daycare that have had kids go to private school from there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I have been married for 4 years and having dc#3. Dh has been having some work related issues and has been stressed. He noticed that i wasn't wearing my wedding ring this a.m. and when i got in my car, his wedding ring was laying on my center console. I was shocked at his immaturity. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Doesn't seem so terrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Are you so insecure in your marriage that this is that upsetting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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you're both overreacting. sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Raise your hand if you haven't yet figured out that what you think is 'cute' when your dc does it is not cute by other peoples standards because, gasp, it is not their dc! 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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like acting like a piggy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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What, no... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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oh please - that MIL has major issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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thank you, i was not displying her im not one of those, MIL has issues. I cant stand parents/kids that think they are sooo cute. when we are in public i do not let me dd bother people, where other parents think it cute when their kids do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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I DON'T think it's cute when my friends sons (ages 3yr and 5yr) run around her house butt naked, showing their penis off to us all, pulling on it and then pee on us (when we are in the back yard). She finds it funny and I find it obnoxious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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god that is disgusting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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or: yes digusting and so freaking annoying. They also bend over and spread their butt cheeks. I HATE THIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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wow, those children need to learn boundaries. Next time your friend invites you over tell her you'll only come if her children keep their clothes on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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they try to take their clothes off in my home and I tell them NO..they look at me like I'm crazy but I tell them in our home we keep our clothes on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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Wow... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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wow is right. Their dd did this until she was 5-6 yr old. It was very uncomfortable for many ppl to see a little girl running around naked at that age and doing things. Very uncomfortable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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What is wrong with them? Really WHAT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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Seriously... those parents need to teach their children that is inappropriate. a 2yo is one thing, a 5 yo is quite another! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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I have no damn idea. I know they are really relaxed when it comes to parenting but that is way to relaxed in my opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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That is just bad parenting IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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judge, judge, judge, judge, judge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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call me judgemental if you want but I think everyone on here who is sane would agree (as below poster said). Not giving your kids any boundaries is not going to help them in life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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agreed and everyone here who is sane would agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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ITA. Keep those naked kids in the privacy of your own family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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and the point is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Was at a restaurant over the weekend with just another of a million dcs here that are allowed to run around and make noise, scream, play on the floor, kick peoples chairs. Sick of it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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ok. I guess you should just remove that restaurants from your list of places to go for food in peace in quiet. Just move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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But it is not just that restaurant it is everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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I guess you and I go to different restaurants then. Never really happened where I usually go for food (even with kids). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:58 AM Flag
[ - ] DH's sister is a total hypochondriac. I have a serious, diagnosed medical condition but I don't blab about it all the time, and even when I'm not feeling well I try to carry on as normal unless it is really really bad, but if she has a mild headache you'd think the world was coming to an end. I am SO sick of it! 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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I hear you. I have medical disabilities and my MIL is a hypochondriac. She calls here telling me that I don't know what she's going through...meanwhile her symptoms are in her head and for attention. I'm actually living with chronic pain but don't complain 24/7 about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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I'm sorry. What is your condition? i have Crohn's disease [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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I have RSD, Chronic Migraines and Spinal issues. Sorry about yoru Crohn's. How is this weather for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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not too bad, but the heat stinks. My SIL "claims" she has fibromyalgia, but no one has proven it, and whenever she wants to do something like go shopping, everything is fine. Its when we all get together that she's feeling terrible and can't help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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NP: Well, fibromyalgia is a disease that's hard to prove. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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op - but it is also a disease that many doctors say is 90% mental. Besides, she has had all the tests and they have told her she does not have it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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I'm definitely with you on this, but it does sound like you're predisposed not to believe her. I have a good friend with it and it's definitely not mental and it's ruining her life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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No, I'm predisposed not to like her very much, but NO ONE believes her. It is really a lot in the mind though, no matter what. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Lots of people say the same thing about other forms of chronic pain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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MD np - yes, because it is a lot in the mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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You sound like a wonderful, understanding doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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I'm very understanding, but it makes me upset when people project diseases on themselves when they really have mental problems that need sorting out. They'd rather get drugs for the "pain" than address the mind and perhaps get drugs for the mind which might really help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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(poster from below). I had spinal surgery and as a result have RSD. This was and is not in my mind. I would never want this pain. I do believe the mind does help with the control of pain. I dont' let the pain control me or my life if not I would be suicidal. I had a Dr tell me once that RSD wasn't real. I told her I sure hope she doesn't ever know that pain and walked out of her office [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I believe that RSD is real (I'm so sorry you're dealing with it as a result of spinal surgery), as is fibromyalgia, but I also believe there are people who will appropriate the symptoms of pain diseases when it is convenient for them, and they are the ones who should be treating their mind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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yes I do agree with you on this. I do know ppl who really make things up for attention and other issues but also know many ppl dealing with real issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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I agree - that was just my point. It sounds like Op's SIL is making things up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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gotcha..I know ppl like that. They don't feel well when it's convenient. I'm 6mo pg, have 2 other dc and my MIL calls me and says OH I don't feel well and can't get to the pharmacy..could you come over to do this for me? She lives in the Bronx and I'm in Manahttan. She says oh you are so young (I'm 40) and you don't know how bad my bones are at 77yr. I told her I do since I have arthritis in my spine and osteoporosis in my foot (because of the RSD) btu she says oh you can't imagine. UGHhhh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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I am so sorry. Good luck. I hope you tell her no! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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thanks..and yes I tell her no sorry but I can't. I tell her to call her kids (she has 9 of them) who live nearby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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wow... imagine her being pg with 9 kids and feel sorry for her husband!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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my dh is her youngest. By the time she had him, she just had the older kids to the parenting. She's a real trip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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sorry to hear that. Hope your dh managed to stay normal! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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lol thanks. Yes he's the only normal one out of the 9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Yeah...my parents are actually the same way. It's maddening. They have no idea that their imagined diseases are not serious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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What is it with SIL's? My brother's wife is the same way. And then she gets very upset if people don't call her every few days to check on how she's feeling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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seriously. I mean, I try and have patience with her - and when we're all together I basically do EVERYTHING (from helping MIL - her mother - make meals to cleaning up after HER dc because she sits around and complains the whole time). And the times I've been feeling ill and been quieter she remarks - later - that I was in a bad mood or she thinks I hate everyone. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Favorite things to do with kids on the Outer Cape? We're renting a place in Truro for the first time at the end of the month. Any recommendations? We'll have kids ages 1-6 with us. TIA. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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a visit to Provincetown, of course. and the beach up there is fabulous -- I remember spending the day there, with a picnic lunch, jumping the waves, flying kites. biking? lots of bike trails up there, but maybe the kids are too young. have fun though -- I'm envious! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Stay on the Bay side. The big beaches on the Nat'l Seashore are difficult to access and too big to enjoy with little kids. We charter a fishing boat; play mini golf; rent bikes (for the older kids - little ones can try a tandem or carrier). P'town has Commercial Street which will be fun for you but not so much for the kids unless you keep buying them the (overprices) ice creams, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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The playground in Wellfleet is nice. Minigolf. I like the fresh water ponds. Rent tandem carrier for biking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:02 AM Flag
[ - ] i am 44 y/o and lately my blood pressure has been on the high side. dr. wants to discuss alternate birth control (currently on bcp). can anyone suggest. i have been on oral contraceptives my whole adult life. any help would be appreciated. thx 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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Mirena [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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sorry to be ignorant, but what exactly is that and how does it work. is it that y shaped thing that gets inserted? thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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Yes, it's an IUD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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For what it's worth, I had borderline high blood pressure when I was on BCPs. When I went off them, it went away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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thanks - i've been having trouble with my weight lately. i think everything is tied into some unpleasant changes at work lately. just trying to work through things one at a time. don't really want to wind up pregnant!! sheesh :-) thanks for the advice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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how about an IUD. Not sure if you can take that but ppl who I know that stop BCP go on IUD. I'm 40yr and not on anything. I had a reaction on BCP after being on them for a long time. I just figured I don't need the annoyance and just use condoms and really know my cycle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:26 AM Flag
[ - ] vent, want to hit MIL, threw a hissy b/c she did not like my daughter imitating a 'piggy' she was snorting, everyone else liked it i dont want to blow up at her but she was acting ridiculous 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Sounds annoying. No one else really enjoyed it, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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why is she upset that a dc is imitating a piggy? Did she think yoru dd was calling her a piggy? lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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HA! HA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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They all loved Randy's piggy imitation in A Christmas Story [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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How long did dd do this for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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a few seconds, she did a few other animals but she likes piggy best and when everyone laughed she did it again for a sec, she is 14 months and just having fun, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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wow, your MIL has issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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YUP, dh hardly speaks to her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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then there's no reason you should be spending time with her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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ur right , i I never do this occasion was an olive branch, and you can see why i shouldnt bother [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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yes, I can. i'm sorry, and gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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I just want to find a wasy to put her in her place w/o a fight. I would like to tell her that i do not want her projecting any negitivity toward my baby when she does something so innocently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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that sounds good. Tell her that your baby doesn't understand that the noise she thinks is funny may not be appropriate, but when she's a little older you will help her learn to make good choices, and you hope your MIL can back you up at that point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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ok, how long was she imitating other animals, it can get annoying. but at 14 mos you cannot expect her not to do that sounds fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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not long at all, believe me i know what your saying Im not one of those parents that puts there kid on like a show as if they were the only cute kid on the planet, we were just hanging by the pool w/ my father and ILS, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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DOn't look now but I think your MIL is posting on UB. (above) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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u scared me lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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Hit her! Maybe you can say something like "You've raised your own kids, let me raise mine" in a non-confrontational way. Or that the piggy noises are not something you are concerned about. Sorry, if she is having a fit over something so benign... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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ha ha thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Next time you should join in and make piggy noises as well. Get your dh to do it too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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he does, and so did FIL and she was more mad lol. i will join in next time. my babe cant help it if she loves her OLD MAcdonald farm so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:47 AM Flag
[ - ] I've just about had it with my three year old. She won't eat anything! Every meal is a battle. She will sometimes try new foods, but only if we feed it to her. She says it's good then refuses to eat it unless we continue to feed her (which i'm so not doing. i have a one year old too). I can't stand it. Tried deceptively delicious and she woudn't eat that either. she's down to three foods - mac and cheese, chicken nuggets and tacos (with soy meat). Now she will only eat the soy meat and cheese from the taco and not the tortilla. I'm about to lose it. She's been like this since she was a baby. She used to cry when I brought out jars of green baby food. I'm trying no snacks, no yogurt drinks, and you get what's on your plate and that's it. Is that the wrong thing? Or should I just cave and give her what she wants (bread and cheese today). 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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put food on the plate, if she's hungry she'll eat. Don't cave into her demands about feeding her. She most likely is jealous you feed her sibling. BTW many kids her age only eat 3 things..at least they are eating. I have 2 picky eaters (8yr and 4yrs) it does get better but I didn't freak out over it because I would have pulled my hair out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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You need the book Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter. It can really help you both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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I had a very picky eater at that age who now eats a wide variety of foods at age 8. My strategy was to not make an issue out of meal time. I always offered healthy foods and snacks (as long as they were healthy). My advice is to let up and just let her eat whatever she wants, as long as it's not junk food. Give a treat occassionally, and offer lots of fruits as snacks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Having a big outdoor family bbq at the end of july. Anyone know of something easy-ish to make for maybe 40-60 people? A good BBQ pork or beef recipe? SOS! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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I think burgers and hot dogs are best for a big crowd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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you are probably right.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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That's a lot of people for a family BBQ. Who's going to be stuck at the grill all day? You're probably better off doing one of those pig roasty things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:34 AM Flag
[ - ] potty training question: did I miss the opportunity if my almost 2 yr old dd used to show interest and now refuses? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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2yo is too young imo for potty training. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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what is ideal age for girl that has made several times already on the potty? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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i don't know the ideal age but my dd is killing me. she is 2.11 and refuses. i don't know what to do with nursery starting in sept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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fwiw we made a huge deal about when you turn 3 you use the potty, dd bought it. After her bday party she potty trained basically in a day, maybe 2. It was totally her choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] IS there anything wrong with McCain's arms? or his left arm? It looks weird 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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You mean Colonel Tigh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:27 AM Flag
[ - ] no flames!! how do i calculate 32.5% of something? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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with a calculator [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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And if no calculator, that's pretty close to one-third, so just divide by three and add a bit for a rough idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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np: google calculator. I do it all the time. I'm horrible with fractions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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thank you!!! found a great site that does all the calcutions. thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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Actually, 32.5% is a bit less than 1/3 (which is 33.333%). Divide by three and you'll be slightly over the actual answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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yes, thank you, with a calculator, but how do i calculate what is 32.5 % of 700? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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or, multiply the number by .325 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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multiply by .325 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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227.5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Can everyone recommend songs for me to add to my Ipod for running? Need help - musically challenged since the late 80s. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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stick with the 80s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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How about that Kate Nash song--Foundations. Catchy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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look at the ipod playlists on itunes -there are some great running ones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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^^ITA--it's under "iTunes Essentials" or something like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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cold play viva la vida [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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the theme from "rocky" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Corporate types - resume question - do you include excellent web skills on your resume and if so, how do you say? Did a lot of hiring in my last job and was surprised at how many people really don't know how to make great use of the internet. Worth mentioning? TIA. (Sorry for the cross-post - haven't been on here in ages and don't know the new format. Looks like everyone still hangs out on toddler!) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.08.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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only if it is relevant for the specific job. Otherwise it always translates to me, "I'll spend all day on UB or youtube. And every time you come to my office, I'm gonna hit + and try and look busy." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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so true. Like my assistant, for example. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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perhaps can position as excellent research and fact checking skills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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Great idea, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:28 AM Flag
[ - ] I know ppl mean well but pg with #3 and a lady told me yesterday..I hope this one is a boy! That's annoying. Why can't ppl just hope for a healthy pg and baby 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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because if she had said to you, "i hope this one's healthy," you'd have started crying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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np: I love you. You made me laugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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op: I wouldn't have started crying if she said I hope the baby is healthy. I think ppl swear that everyone will be upset if you don't have one of each gender. It doesn't matter to me. I just hope for a healthy baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Is it because your other 2 are girls? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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yes they are girls. I just hate when ppl assume that we wouldn't be happy if #3 was a girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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I completely understand. I'd like one of each but I would be totally happy if I had all girls, or all boys for that matter. People should MTOB unless it is to congratulate you and wish you a healthy pg and baby! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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thx..this is what I mean. I know they mean well but they don't realize what they are saying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:53 AM Flag
[ - ] friend just had second baby. it's a boy (first was a girl) would you rather receive something from registry or one of those name trains with boyish books (i.e. freight train)? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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registry..something that's needed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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??? first, don't have a registry for baby #2. second, don't understand what you mean about name trains and boyish books? Thomas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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np: many ppl have registry for #2 at the request of fam. and friends esp. when #2 is another sex or many many yrs later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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ok, it just seems so tacky to me, since I think of registry as for the "big" things (crib, stroller, diaper genie, changing stuff, etc)... and that can be reused [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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NP: ITA, but I guess because it's a boy people let it slide. We didn't do a registry for db at all because I felt ridiculous asking friends for more gifts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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example. I'm pg now with #3 and wasn't expected. We donated everything yrs ago. This time we are having a boy and we already have 2 girls. My family is asking for me to register since they know we need everything but want to get me what I need and like. I haven't registered but my situation isn't uncommon. It happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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I have never liked those name trains. I have nowhere to put that kind of stuff. Books are always a hit with my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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if they've bothered to register, there are things they need. we registered and most people just bought clothes instead of what we really needed -- so we have thousands of newborn-sized cute outfits and had to shell out for everything else! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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that's my situation (girl was 4.5 years ago and we no longer have any of her stuff). There's not much I think we really need, but if there were, I would register and really appreciate purchases from that. What I am buying are socks, bibs, a couple of pair of shoes, and other things that don't make the hand-me-down transition very well. Why don't you ask your friend what she would like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Corporate types - resume question - do you include excellent web skills on your resume and if so, how do you say? Did a lot of hiring in my last job and was surprised at how many people really don't know how to make great use of the internet. Worth mentioning? TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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I think jobs now assume you know how to search on the internet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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You'd think, wouldn't you? But so many people say they do - or THINK they do - and really don't. Can't tell you how many people I tried to show a simple map/business search to that had never seen it before and couldn't replicate. And I'm talking people in their 30s - young enough to know better! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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