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[ - ] name poll - paloma mia 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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pretty separate, not together. to many a's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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op - can you suggest another "m" name for the middle name? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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marie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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michele [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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that's a mouthfull [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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no offense, but it sounds like a disease. sorry. I like Paloma but not with Mia, and vice versa. Paloma Morgan? or Patterson Mia? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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i'm sorry, patterson? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Is patterson more obscure/unique than Paloma? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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perhaps not but it's a 180 degree turn from paloma. i would assume she likes a more feminine name and patterson ain't that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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actually, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:23 PM Flag
[ - ] My brother and sister-in-law (not married, actual brother and sister) are coming to visit. They bought their tickets in April and told us they planned to stay in a hotel in Manhattan (we are in Brooklyn Heights). Now they have changed their minds and are "too broke" to pay for a hotel so they decided they will stay with us. We have no room for 6 people and when we told them this and offered to pay for a sublet or hotel, they refused, saying they don't want us to spend money for them. They bought Yankees tickets last night, totaling $1250. Any mantras to get me calm about this? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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keep a flask of tequila in your closet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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and make them sleep in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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op- Great advice, will do both! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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tell them you have bedbugs and suggest they stay elsewhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Scalper, I assume? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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why, why, why do relatives do this to us? don't they understand that space is limited in most of our homes? everyone always wants to come visit but never stay in a hotel...ughh I feel for you. how long are they going to be in town? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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they will be here 7 days. 168 hours! 1/52 of a year! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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No, box or first baseline, something expense like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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how is a bil/sil 6 people? or are you counting yourself, dh and your 2 kids? Also, I think your DH needs to lay down the law wih his siblings and tell them they cannot stay with you. How long are they visiting for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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This always happened with my BIL and his girlfriend. We recently moved to the burbs, and I was bitching on here how they were complaining how inconvenient it was for them to visit NYC now (we are an hour's drive outside NYC). Umm, pay for a hotel in-freaking-stead! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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op- That is really rude! You let them stay in your home and they aren't there to see you, just the city? Hey, I found a $25 a night hostel in Williamsburg, you should tell them to stay there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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LOL. I paid them back by letting the kids wake them at 7am every morning - they SO wanted to spend time with their uncle (and the uncle was out every day sightseeing, etc). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:07 PM Flag
[ - ] good acquaintence invited me to wedding reception (a party held one week after the wedding). do I have to get a gift? she is not registered anywhere, so what do i buy? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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you should bring a little something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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op: do you have a suggestion? I don't know them well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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I would bring a nice bottle of wine or champagne [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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Yes - you can't go empty handed! You can get them monogrammed something - stationary, towels... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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hmmm, i don't know if she's taking his name. i haven't been able to reach her. thanks though, i'll consider this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] How much would you guesstimate it costs to paint at 2,500 sq. ft. house? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Are you painting or are you hiring professionals?! If you're hiring someone you can expect to pay anywhere from $8,500 - $12,000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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i paid 14,000 for my entire house of about that size, including prepping, closets, etc. EVERYTHING. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:23 PM Flag
[ - ] quick! how much should a rooter job cost? high pressure water - not snake. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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$65. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Trying to narrow down the choices for private schools next year. We are not sure whether traditional or progressive might be best for our db. Anyone BDTD -- any advice? Any recommendations for readings on this topic? Many thanks in advance. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Its tough. I wouldn't narrow the search on this. I would tour as many school as possible and see if you get a feeling either way. The truth is, most children will do just fine in either. Some children need one or the other. If you don't know which your dc is - just keep in mind - nothing that is done can't be undone. Good luck! I had a blast touring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Us too--as horrendous as the process was, I really enjoyed the tours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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There are places that are a little of both. I'm not too familiar with privates, though. Have you googled traditional vs progressive teaching or pedagogy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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Apply to both, once you tour it become much more clear what will work for you dc and your family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Try and tour a few at both ends of the spectrum to get an idea before you apply--Calhoun and City & Country are very progressive, while the SS schools tend to be the most traditional. Many are in between, too, and it's hard to get a good sense of the schools until you tour. In any case, it's good to keep an open mind, and it's likely you'll get a gut feeling one way or the other when you tour. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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OP here. Thank you very much for the advice. Just wondering whether there is any research out there on the advantages and drawbacks of these different methods. thank you ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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You're welcome. Visit Calhoun's website--their head of school has written some great articles on the advantages of progressive education, and there are links to other info as well. Not sure on traditional, probably just Google it and check out some of the SS school sites (girl or boy)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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There is plenty & you can find tons of research to support whichever side you are one. From my own experience in education I have seen that more traditional school with some great progressive ideas tend to work for the most children. That is not a hard and fast rule by any means and it is hard to find to today any traditional school that has not to some extent been influence by the best of progressive ed. Many more progressive schools have recently incorporated some more traditional practices, but it is easier to find a "purely" progressive school than it is to find a "purely" traditional one. I really think the best thing to do is to tour schools and get a feel of what might work for your dc and family, also talk to dc's current teacher, most have toured and are familiar with the schools their families are applying to. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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If you have a dc who picks up things on his own and/or is very advanced, consider progressive which suits kids who do well with self-paced learning and go into depth on fewer topics (than cover all topics but not in depth). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] are there people who really disapprove of a baby using a pacifier? if so, why? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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yes tons of people disapprove. some feel it's just to shut the kid up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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but soothing a fussy baby is hardly "shutting them up" in a negative way - it's not like you're squelching their desire for self expression [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Not really. They shouldn't have them far into their 2nd year imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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OP: specifically said "baby" - infant, not toddler [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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I was nicely saying that they need to be weaned while they are still a baby/infant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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I don't "disapprove." I just know what a hard time some people have breaking their children of the habit. So I decided I never would use it unless I felt like I "had" to -- I used it once -- at a funeral -- and never needed at at another time. That being said, my baby was not fussy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:33 PM Flag
[ - ] DD complained of ear ache yesterday; temp just over 100; nausea but no vomiting. Ped. didn't see ear infection and quick strep test was negative. We're waiting on 24-hr. test. What could it be? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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we had something similar - stomach queasy, DD said her head hurt, feeling tired. DD had low fever one night but neither of us did. It seems to haev gone away. Didn't see the doc. Don't know what it was [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:02 PM Flag
[ - ] who makes that gold necklace every mom on the ues wears -- the one with the single inital in a circle? thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Helen Ficoroca/Filaroca something like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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helen ficalora [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:00 PM Flag
[ - ] My 11 m.o. db used to enjoy the bath, but now screams bloody murder! anyone btdt? suggestions to get her to like it again or will this just pass? tia. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.07.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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where are you bathing her (sink, baby tub in larger tub, etc)? maybe you need a change in venue or some new toys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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tried the sink, new toys and nothing seems to work. have no idea what it is or what to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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is it while she's in the bath or when she leaves it? for w while mine was cold, then i changed where we did it and that took a little getting used to. now he is happy again and nothing much changed, just him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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it's from the minute she is about to go in until she is out. she stands up and tries to get out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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have you tried to take a bath with her together> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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this is a good idea--I actually got in there with dd for a while and she loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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dh tried and she hated it. maybe i shuld try... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:24 PM Flag
[ - ] advice om flying with a ten mo? flying to LA. is day or night flight easier? and get her a seat or not necessary? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.07.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I have flown about 10 4 hour flight with my dd. Day is easier and doesn't disrupt the routine as much. I started getting her a seat at 20 months or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I fly to LA frequently and always, always get db a seat. she is now 5 years old but even when she was in baby carrier I got her a seat. It's just not comfy to sit with a baby on your lap for 6-8 hours depending on delays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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If you can afford it, of course it is better. I couldn't so, I didn't until she was bigger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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if you can afford it, of course. If you cannot it is not a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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late night is best and 100% get her a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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i always take the 1 - 1:30 p.m. flight then you land at around 6 p.m. LA time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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agree, get a seat, you will be happy you did, even if she sits in your lap some of the time, it will make a big difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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hmm... we have flown with our kids to CA and to Europe since they were 6 wks. Get her a seat since she can sit in a car seat onboard (our little babies have sat in the bulkhead). Doesn't matter so much when you fly - especially to the west coast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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the best flight would be a flight that arrives relatively late. That way the bed routine is not disturbed too much. About getting a seat that entirely depends on your and the child. We never booked a seat for our children while they were under 2 and it was fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:40 PM Flag
[ - ] How much did your baby weigh at 6 months? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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17 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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almost 19 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:47 AM Flag
[ - ] book mom here? 48 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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yes. I'm here. Bookmom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I just had to laugh today - finally found some BL books - we discussed the other day and you were kind of cold to them - I see why. It was so funny to be sitting in the book store thinking about a stranger and laughing! We are still searching for those hard to find transitional early reader with plot books - had success with Johnny Lion - and doing the other ususal suspects too. Just wanted to share. Have a nice day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Yeah, they are nothing great but if dc likes them.......I'm glad we shared a "laugh"! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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my dc had the same reaction I did! Like mother like son. Off to the playground. And again, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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nosey parker here: what are BL books? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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Bookmom: Black Lagoon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Can you recommend some light beach reading for me, and something for 7 yo DD who loves but finished magic tree house and ramona books (and most AG books too)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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A few old-fashioned ideas for dd (maybe off the beaten path) Betsy-Tacy books, Box Car Children, Mrs Piggle Wiggle, Pippi Longstocking or The Children of Noisy Village. If she is ready for a step up, try the Eddie Eager books, starting with Half Magic. Other more recently written series that are easy summer reading: Daragonslayers Academy and A to Z mysteries. For you: what have you enjoyed recently or in the passed few years...then I can be mroe helpful..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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^^^a few more from me, bookmom: An Ordinary Princess, The King's Equal and perhaps The Little Princess and Tomie depaola's 26 Fairmont ave series [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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Betsy-Tacy, Caddie Woodlawn, Little Women, any of the "Shoes" books by Noel Streatfield... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Bookmom: Caddie Woodlawn is a great idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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thanks... can I be bookmom jr? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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I really like when others chime in with ideas....I'm not omniscient and I haven't read everything. This is a discussion forum, not a content site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Another fan of Caddie Woodlawn here -- so happy that others loved it, too. How about the All of a Kind Family series or the Carolyn Woodward books like B Is for Betsy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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omg, i LOVE LOVE LOVE All of a Kind Family! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Bookmom: yes.....All of a Kind family.....another classic! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I was so happy to see them at the Tenement Museum bookshop. I can't wait until DD is older and gets to read them. Then I'll drag her down to the LES to see all the sites and eat Guss's pickles, appetizing at Russ & Daughters & Schimmel's knishes. Oy! I would love to meet you 2 fellow booklovers. So nice to have a pleasant dialogue on the new UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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And how about The Moffats? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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Ooh - and the Borrowers!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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np: did you read the Five Little Peppers? I remember reading that and the Bobbsey Twins as a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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I saw them there too! I think they were my absolute favorites at age 8. I agree- maybe we can start a little mother/child bookclub with all the classics! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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Bookmom: I'm planning on doing this with my younger dc for first grade. Older dc did this too (org'ed by another mom). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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that's great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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All-of-a-Kind mom here: my DD is entering 1st grade, too. What sorts of books do you read at that age in a book club? My DD is really just starting to read on her own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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quite of the few books mentioned above.....the goal is to both read them, whether separately or together....a few on the old list included Mrs Piggle Wiggle, Mr Pooper's Penguins, Harriet the Spy, The Mixed Up Files (etc), [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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lol at POOPER. Excellent typo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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yeah, I could also be typo mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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DD's school visits there in 3rd grade and I managed to be the class mom for that one. They opened a new room (after we went) that focuses on Irish immigrants too. I want to go again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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cool. i'm a member! Just don't go on a hot summer day... then again, you really get a feel for what it was like! Where is dd in school if you don't mind my asking - I love that they take them there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Hewitt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Have to say that I know a couple of really cool Hewitt moms -- makes me sorry we didn't consider it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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^^^ also anything by Frances Burnett (Little Princess, Secret Garden) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Bookmom: beat you to Little Princess....I'm not as fond of Secret Garden personally, but my dd loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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yeah, just saw that... My dd isn't reading yet but I cannot wait to introduce her to all these fantastic books. I still love re-reading some of them now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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Bookmom: me too. And just wait until she hits 7-8-9-10. There is some wonderful children's literature that has been written in th past 10 years and in the wake of JK Rowling's success. I hope you've read the HP series, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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of course (actually reading them with my 7yo ds now, together) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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not bookmom, but I'd add Finn Family Moomintroll, second the idea of Betsy-Tacy books (I still love those), Catwings, Mr. Popper's Penguins and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. For the mom, very light reading but Mrs. Perfect is fun. Not as light but good is The Post-Birthday World. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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np. I'm so happy to see a recommendation for Moomintroll. We love that series. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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They are so charming. We went to the ped one day and he had a tie on with Moomins and he was thrilled I knew what they were--his dd had gotten it for him while traveling abroad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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nnp: Same here! I saved all of my old copies, and now ds can read them, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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That's so exciting isn't it? I love it when DS loves a book I loved. We are reading all of the Little House books right now and it's so great. And he went nuts for James & the Giant Peach, which was one of my very favs as a kid. I can't wait til he's ready for Wrinkle in Time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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It is great. We've been read The Great Brain lately, which i loved as a kid. I'm also getting to know newer series like Magic Tree House and Captain Underpants, but the language in those seems much less rich. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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np from above. I'm so jealous! My mother gave my old copies away when I went to college. Now we have to make due with paperbacks, and we've already had to replace Comet in Moominland and Finn Family because we wore them out with rereadings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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Aw. My originals are 35 yo paper backs, fwiw. They're still in great shape, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Maybe paperbacks were made better when we were dc. I had wonderful hardcopies that my aunt had sent me from the UK. I still guilt trip my mom about it a little when I get the chance. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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I would, too. I miss my hardcover Oz books. I had antique ones from my Grandmother, but now I have no idea where they are. Figure my mom probably sent them to Goodwill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] When did your db start crawling? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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10.5 months, then started walking at 13 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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6.5 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Follow-up on PS 59: I went to the open house earlier this summer and was horrified. Everyone says the principal is "great". Having heard her speak, I have no idea why. No one could hear her and she did nothing to remedy the situation. Further, she had no answers to even basic questions. Discuss. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.07.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Did you raise your hand and tell her it was hard to hear her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Yes. Repeatedly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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are you so mom? she complained about the same thing. I'm curious - would you call someone awful because they are soft spoken? Or if you couldn't hear what she had to say, how would you know she was awful? I was confused by that the last time this was posted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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OP-- this is the first time I have posted this, which must mean someone else agrees. And, no, it's not that she was soft-spoken it's that she had no answers to basic questions and did nothing to address the several people who told her they couldn't hear her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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I hope you have other options! Do you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Nope. No other options at the moment. That's why we're so upset. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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You are the same mom. What do you think of book picking time in the classroom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Same mom as what? I have no idea what book picking time is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Yes, this conversation has been had on UB. What basic questions. Chances are she did not have the info from the DOE yet. She is a great principal. If you do decide to send dc to 59, I'm sure you will realize that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Please explain why you think she is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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I've had this discussion with you before (and if you insist it wasn't you, fine) all you need to do is search and the posts will come up again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Spare us the search and just tell us what you like already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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np: I'm a teacher in middle school, and we got our information really late from the doe on admissions. We usually have it in march/april and didn't get it until may. It was full of errors,too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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you know that and I know that - OP is a private school shut out with no undestanding of the DOE, yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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OP-- I am not the shut out mom. DS has a late birthday and we never even applied to privates! I am someone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I was supporting what you said. This year was crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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I know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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Am I the only one who finds this "discuss" command rude and offensive? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Yes. You are clearly the only one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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She's not a teacher. Doesn't have the teacher voice. It might be a good thing. It probably might mean she is not a screamer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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definately not a screamer! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Which is a good thing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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totally. she is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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do you know her? if you could shed any light and/or give us any positive info about PS 59 you'd be solely responsible for me sleeping in the next 9 weeks!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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I've done that - on other posts about 59 - just search. I even sent great links about the math and reading programs. Good school, no reason to lose any sleep over K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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Can you please re-post here? The search doesn't work very well here anymore as you know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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Did a search, can't find anything. PLEASE REPOST! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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^^^just type in 59 and work throught the posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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actually the search works even better than it ever has here, fyi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:40 PM Flag
[ - ] How old are you? How many children do you have? how long did it take you to conceive each time and did you have any fertility problems? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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28, 1, 3 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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38, 1 child, 6 months of fertility treatments, got pg on first try of ivf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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39, 1 dd, 2 mos for her. then miscarried a few months ago trying for #2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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36. Had first dc at 32, tried for eight months before getting pregnant. Got pregnant first month trying with second dc when I was 34. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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40, 2 kids, 6 & 2, ttc/inferfility for 2 years then adopted both kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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38, 1, 1 year, yes - got pregnant with injectibles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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32, 1, 1 month, thankfully, no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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29, almost 3, 2 were unplanned, 1 took 3 cycles, no issues thankfully [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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44/2/6mos/unplanned/w/#1 started to consult an RE for testing, but preg w/o any intervention. Had my kids at 37.5 and 39 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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36, 1 child, 1 year prior to IVF, 3 months after ( 2nd ivf try) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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36, 2 kids, got pregnant with #1 at 29 on first try. got pregnant with #2 at 32 after about 3 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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29, due with first in Sep, 5 months, no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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44 almost; 2 kids - almost 7 and almost 16; 1st one happened by happy accident and second one took about 6-7 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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37. One child, she was my 3rd pg, had 2 m/cs before (clotting problem we figured out) but got pg. 3x in less than a year, so no trouble there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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27, 2, five and two months, no problems so far [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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