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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

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[ - ] who is your favorite mom blogger? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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designmom.com has some good ideas but she has developed a very heavy sell which is annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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I hate when good blogs become advertisements [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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Finslippy is my favorite. I like BrooklynGirl because she's local (to me). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:49 PM Flag
[ - ] do any parents on here smoke? do you know anyone irl with children who smoke? I've seen a crazy number of ciggy parents recently and it's freaking me out. My mom smoked when I was a kid and I had chronic health problems until I left for college. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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I smoke 1 or 2 cigs a week, is that what you mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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I know a few smoker moms. My own mom smoked until I was a junior in HS. I had no health problems to speak of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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That sounds weird, wouldn't those kind of problems over 18 years result in permanent damage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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i am you. my dad smoked when i lived at home as a kid, and i had asthma and allergies that virtually vanished when i moved out of the house for college and beyond. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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both my parents smoked, no health problems for me. Live and let live - and yes I know parents who smoke (I'm not one of them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone in NYC ever been fined for putting out their recycling incorrectly? (Mixing glass with plastic or whatever?) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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yes, we (well our building) gets a ticket about once every 6 mos or so for $25. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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we got a note from the lady who takes our garbage from the cans out to the curb saying if we mixed bottles and plastic the city would charge us $2000 and it would be our responsibility (we rent). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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Yes--$25 first offense. It goes up from there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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You can mix glass with plastic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:27 PM Flag
[ - ] are there any Devachan girls on? How often do you no-poo? How often do you condition? How often do you get your hair wet at all? How long have you been doing the system? TIA! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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You mean using Deva products? I use the no-poo and the condition both for color treated hair. I use them--with water--once or twice a week. My hair is textured but, in my climate, not totally curly. It does do better though keeping the washing & fiddling with it down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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so you only wet your hair 1 or 2x a week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:42 PM Flag
[ - ] SOOOOOOO tired of all the sour grapes G&T posts. Yes, the OLSAT is flawed, yes testing a 4 yo for Giftedness is crazy, but it is what it is. Some of us got VERY lucky and our dc had a great test day, some of us did not. Yes some of us got lucky and got our first choice school, some of us did not. Life is not always fair. it does suck but what can you do? I am just very tired of seeing all of this negative talk about schools which before placements/scores came out people were dying to send their dc to. 51 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.06.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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A bunch of entitled people here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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agree. so sick of the negativity. just want to be able to enjoy our good fortune. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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haha. i'm totally unaware of the negativity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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dc headed to anderson. we are thrilled. GL to everyone. we lucked out and are grateful. our dc is actually the kind of kid who needs differentiated education, and we are hoping the school will be great for him. It has been a long haul. I am sure there are people out there who did not have the same good fortune...those with truly gifted kids who will not have this opportunity this year. we feel for them. nonetheless, I am tired of never being able to show that I am truly happy that my kid caught a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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GL! I am actually happy for the people who did well in the process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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oh, jesus. you know at age 4 your dc needs "differentiated education"? you are pathetic. truly. i really don't need you to feel for me. honest. my dc scored a 98 and will do just fine at a great gened. so eff you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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np. You sound pathetic, insecure and bitter. For some dc it is obvious even at 4 they won't be well served in a general ed classroom. I doubt you'd react this way if it was someone with a SN dc w/ an IQ of 65 saying how grateful they were for dc to get into an appropriate program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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no kidding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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I think it's just a few posters who simply cannot seem to "move on" because the process ended up catching them by surprise. ITA that this place has become dominated by those posters, who have created a very negative, sniping atmosphere. It will fade very soon and be replaced by the frenzy of post-Labor Day phone calls, then who is the best SB5 tester, then ongoing applications, then G&T all over again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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I actually think the private school moms have left UB. Have never seen such a focus on public school before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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The private school moms will be back with a vengeance in the fall. It's always been cyclical on NY Schools, according to the admissions calendar. Maybe there's more focus on public because of the DOE's increasing centralization, plus the demographics (more public school families than ever before)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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You should read the comments on the insideschools blog. There is a lot of DOE hate going around there. It is insane! At some point there was a woman calling others to gather at her apartment becauce NBC was supposed to come and interview about how the DOE failed them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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link please? cannot find anything of interest there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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I forgot which thread it was in but just click on the g+t or gifted and talented tag on the side and read through the comments of some of the articles. It is hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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That might have been about the pre-school fiasco, and frankly, those people had some very legitimate complaints and I think getting the media involved is a very smart move in that situation. Compared to the preschool situation, the G&T process went pretty well overall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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Yes, I understand that part. But the tone on insideschools in general is extremely "DOE sucks". Even during the G&T process. Read some of the comments there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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I have been reading comments there, and I have been appalled at some of the individual situations I have read about there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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It wouldn't if everybody would just calm down and take it a few notches down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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I don't know. I would be pretty upset if I never got my dc's score and no one from the DOE returned my calls. I don't think that happened to lots of people, but I think there were a handful of people who were VERY poorly served by this process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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and I bet those were the most PIA parents who could not stop calling/e-mailing the DOE folks. I had to get in touch with the DOE twice and both times somebody got back to me sooner or later. And that is the key: have some f'ing patience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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You seem really hostile. I recall a mom who posted this very story on UB. She was patient, and apparently had a private school acceptance, so she wasn't desperate, but still, that sort of thing should just not happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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well, I am just calling it the way it is. If you feel threatened by it, I am sorry. You go andf keep the DOE busy with your complaints. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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so true. we never tried contacting doe. just had dc tested, mailed in the form via regular mail, got our placement via courier, and voila! done. easy as pie! Could've turned out better in terms of placement, but we knew the odds going in. People are just crazy is all I can say. calling the doe about every little question and inconsistency, wringing their hands if someone doesn't get back to them immediately. I just don't know how these people live in the world with all that anxiety, anger and stress. They will not make it to age 60 with that approach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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WTF are you talking about? The lady never even got her kid's score?! That's pretty fundamental. That's not hand wringing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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one person out of 50,000, big deal. I am sure the doe will make things right for her if her dc scored highly enough for a spot. mistakes happen. you sound like you are on overload, as well. wtf? sheesh... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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so, that is what? one out of thousands? Shit happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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np. you're not calling it like it is and you're not sorry about anythin. you're annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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Plus, the NBC thing was related to the G&T process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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no one is guaranteed anything! I cannot stand all these public school moms screaming their entitlement to the rafters! some win and some lose. they need to move on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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I was referring to the preschool admissions process, which the DOE completely mangled. All of us are entitled to a fair and open process, with appropriate accountability when the process fails. From what I could see, that never happened with the preschool process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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huh? The DOE fixed it eventually. They made a mistake and after they concluded that it was indeed their fault they started to work with the affected families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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They never accepted responsibility publicly! Instead they blamed the parents. Elected officials had to get involved to put some heat on the DOE. Come on! You can't seriously be arguing that the DOE handled the preK problems well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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In the end they admitted that there was a problem with the sibling placement. They even gave a number how many families were impacted and they said that they would work with each family to find a solution. I have never heard anything back about the pre-K process since, i.e. it is more or less solved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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LOL! "more or less solved" Classic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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ok, dear. what have you heard from those families? Did you hear anything how they are still hanging and have no place for their kids to go to come September? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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she just needs to hold onto the pain and suffering. kind of like being addicted to 12 step programs while having none of the problems they address. this woman needs to believe suffering is everywhere and extreme. blech! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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obviously, though, your kid had a good testing day... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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So, are you saying that if your kid did not test well that day it is enough reason to blame the DOE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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i am saying that to test children at all is disgusting, and that all kids should have the same opportunity for education, and instead of being upset for where your children were placed, you should be upset that they all arent getting the same opportunity, regardless of race, income, district, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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I agree with you somewhat. The G&T tracking is done way too early in a child's life here in NYC. As the OP said, though, it is what it is. If you hate the way it is being done you are always welcome to move somewhere else where the public education system is more in line with your thinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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this is my point! i dont live in nyc, i live in dubai where private schooling is the only option and is based on income. it is sick and disgusting. children should all get the same opportunities, there is enough pressure come university age, when history of schooling actually matters... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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The thing is that the public school system is not really as bad as a handful parents claim it is. Could it be better? Of course! Is private school the only option to get your child educated? Hell, no! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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exactly!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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OP: Yes, she did. But she also got a 98 SB, so she is most likely a bit "gifted". We know we are VERY lucky and we are VERY happy and VERY fortunate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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Why do you keep bragging about this still? Sorry but you sound like the Anderson parents I know who still complain the school does not challenge their geniuses enough. You need to chill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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op: I am not bragging. DD is going to NEST, our first choice, not Anderson. You need to chill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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np. the nest posters are just as bad, if not worse. go enjoy your bread celebration and stfu. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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nest? and you assume the rest of us are jealous and think you're so lucky? LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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Hey, look everyone. Its the Nest basher again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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NP. I'm not the NEST basher (whoever that is), but I do think it's kind of funny that OP feels sorry for everyone who didn't get in there. Maybe it's a great school, maybe not, but we didn't even rank it. It's just not for us. We felt this way after the tour btw and before the test results were announced. No sour grapes here, despite what OP seems to think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:52 AM Flag
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And a good choice. DC just completed K there this year. Your kid is going to have a great year. The teachers are great and all the kids seem to really enjoy themselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:51 PM Flag
[ - ] PITA parents don't know they're PITA. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.06.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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define PITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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I'm a PITA who knows I am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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op should know that one well...or, maybe...not! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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They are in denial about their kids' problems. They are in denial about how difficult they themselves are. They don't realize other parents have a different perspective but insist their way is the high way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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you know, I really cannot stand smug stupid people. of course there are people like this who don't get in, but there are plenty who do. in fact, preschool is like some mommy micro universe and ridiculous clique. I would be the first to admit that I hated the pressure to conform, never question the wisdom of the preschool, always smile and pretend to be a good citizen. blech! my dc is headed to hunter, and I am so glad to be done with the private school world, and all the judgements about who is in and who is out. your post reeks of this ridiculous world. glad to be done with you. oh yeah, you would certainly classify me as a pita if you knew how i really felt, but luckily, I was able to play the game for the duration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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np: ROTFLMAO! Couldn't have said it better myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Hah! You think I'm talking about private schools? BTW, Hunter mom here as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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yes, but the difference in public school is that you don't have to play along anymore. I will be nice because I am nice. But I won't feel like my dc's future is riding on psd liking me, or the cronies at the preschool approving of how I discipline my dc. so happy to be out of there, and entering a place that cannot have that power over me ever again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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Geez, your prek sounds like hell. But I don't think PITA is = unpopular. PITA is at publics as well and it's not about being in the clique or not. It's about respecting others, seeing beyond your own needs (though one can advocate for one's child), and just being civil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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well, I know for a fact that people were classified as PITAs who were all the good things you mentioned. they did not fit in, or their kid pushed someone, or some other such thing. was like the salem witch trials. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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I don't know about that. Then again, I'm not from UWS or UES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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i am laughing that you think you don't have to fit in at a public school. just you wait. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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np: She doesn't really. She may not be popular, but there are plenty of parents that are just never around for anything and their kids do just fine. Many teachers actually prefer that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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then i don't understand this entire post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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PITA parents are the ones (at least in public school) that keep to create fuss. Always try to grab the teacher at pick up and monopolize them to discuss one thing or another. Come to PTA meetings to complain about one thing or another, yet never offer to volunteer to make things better. Public PITA parents are not PITAs because they don't fit with the popular crowd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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Actually, in our public, the parents who may be popular become class parents just so they can grab the teacher at every turn. they basically use it as an opportunity to monopolize the teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Yes but the teachers hate that, so they don't become popular doing this. And other parents will hate it too if they find out class parent is not being fair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Here's a new spin, from someone from the west coast originally. And I do love New York. But NYers seem to be PITAs. Having grown up out west, I'm shocked at what is considered "normal" parent behavior here. Call it "helicopter" call it "engaged parenting", whatever. It comes off as being a painintheass! And they're *everywhere* in this town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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np: I think you're right that most NYers are PITAs. I know I can be one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:56 PM Flag
[ - ] so...when do you all think you will be done discussing schools... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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dunno. why don't you post a thread about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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hee hee ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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seriously, though, so flippin boring and omg wanna bang my head against a wall... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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they never are on here, each year there is a new group to flip out and each year because its their first time they complain that its the 'worst year ever!' LOLOLOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Will a white shower curtain look okay in a bathroom with stainless fixtures, beige/white/yellow granite, white appliances, and beige towels? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.06.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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stainless in a bathroom? Sounds like a jail cell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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she said just fixtures, not like a stainless toilet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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oops, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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OP: LOL at the jail comment! I just meant that faucets and the toilet paper holder and that sort of thing are stainless. The toilet, sink, and tub are white! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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i would go granny apple green or maybe purple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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Yes. Kind of hotel-like, though - depends if you like that or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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granite in a bathroom? It is sounding very hotel-like to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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try living in the middle east! granite is your best friend... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:08 PM Flag
[ - ] My 7 y/o has uneven testicles (scrotum?). One side is much bigger than the other. He says it doesn't bother him, but wonders why they are so uneven. I'm going to make a appt tomorrow to have it looked at, but has anyone else gone through something similiar? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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My DS had a hydrocoele - a sac of fluid in the scrotum - that caused one side to be bigger than the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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my dh also had this. he ignored it for years, then it became very uncomfortable and had surgery - no problems since. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:31 PM Flag
[ - ] moving to los angeles from East Village- where do i move thats funky and cool? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Los Angeles 07.06.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Silverlake, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, South Pasadena, Venice Beach... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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WeHo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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I lived in the east village for many years...I would suggest Silverlake and los feliz or if you're looking for West Side, Venice or Topanga Canyon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.24.08, 02:40 PM Flag
[ - ] anybody knows breastfeeding doctor (MD) besides Mona Gabay (she is on vacation now) and I am in tremendous pain, thanks 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Surely Dr. Gabay has someone on call who is covering for her. Also, your OB can prescribe if you need something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Eco moms: whats a good aby clothing detergent that's phosphate free? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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You can always use Dr. Bronners :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Seventh Generation or Ecover--just their normal detergent. You don't need something labeled as "baby" detergent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:22 PM Flag
[ - ] DS just turned 2. DB#2 due next month. Do I really need a double stroller? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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depends on your lifestyle -lots of walking, then yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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just 2 is kind of young to expect constant walking. and my 25 mo. dd tends to run off. I'd get the double [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Yes. My DS was 20 months when #2 was born and the double stroller was incredibly handy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Why don't people post about NY schools just under NY Schools? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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cause no one is there and the people who have btdt and know wtf is up, are here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:03 PM Flag
[ - ] when did you get rid of the stroller for good? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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about 3.4yo for oldest ds, 3yo for dd, #3 is still a baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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by 4 for both kids, with usage tapering off from about 3.5 onward. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Mine are 2 & 6. I occasionally use the jogger for the youngest if we go on a longer trek. But she is starting to use her scooter instead, so it looks like we are almost done. Never use the Joovy or the umbrella-type stroller anymore at all--haven't for about 6 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] 2.5 year old dc flaps his hands when he's excited or sometimes when bored. His doc says not to worry, but I do. No other problems - just this. Any idea if this is a problem? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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my 7yr. old started hand flapping at 2. we saw a ped neurologist without concerns. he still does it and is dealing with some anxiety issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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OP-But it's not a sign of something bigger or there isn't something I should be doing? TIA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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unfortunately it can be a sign of something bigger. definately discuss with ped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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don't be alarmed though, it can also be JUST hand flapping, but do have it checked out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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OK - Thanks. His ped has been saying it's not worth checking out but I have been wondering. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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Not to cause undue alarm, but Are you seeing any other issues? I would take DS to a developmental pediatrician (there are good ones in NY listed here) or call EI for an evaluation just to make sure. Regular pediatricans (including my DS's) regularly miss things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 07:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Best pregnancy cream to prevent stretch marks? I know they probably don't work but am looking for recs....thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.06.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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I got stretch marks as a kid with growth spurts so worried about it when preg with 1st baby. I didn't get any! I don't know if it helped, but I used shea butter and am using it again as preg with 2nd now. I recommend one with a lavender scent and whole foods has good options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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It's genetic, but I just used the cheap cocoa butter cream from the drugstaore and I'm mark-free. It smells good and it's not breaking the bank for something I believe you will get anyway if you're "made that way". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:53 AM Flag
[ - ] I am so sad- just got pariod after 2 mo of ttc following D&C in Feb. All of my friends are pregnant wtih #2 or #3 and I feel so "left out" and alone when we are all together. Want another baby so bad. I do have 2 wonderful dc already. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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hang in there. 2mo is not a long time for TTC, even though it seems like an eternity for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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I know, but I have been "trying" very actively. Got pregnant last time without even trying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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^^ would you consider it not good if I got pregnant right away the other times, but now it is taking longer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I'm no doctor, but I do know our bodies change as we age (even if we don't consider ourselves "old"). I think 6mo is the recommended timeframe for TTC because that is common for many women - some it takes less time, others much longer. keep trying, chart your cycle, use ovulation tests - it can be hard work, especially when you're used to getting pregnant easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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hmm, you sort of sound whiney. You've been trying for 2 months, you have 2 kids...try to be a bit mature about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 03:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Will be applying to schools in Sept. My dc has not taken erb's yet and am trying to register for the fall. Do I send copy of report to all schools I will be applying to? New to this so any info would help. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.06.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Yes, send a report to all schools and to your current pre-K. Also, get a parent copy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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we didnt' submit a list of schools for report until we had our list finalized. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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np We ended up sending reports to two schools to which we ultimately chose not to apply (because score was very high, mainly). No big deal. Paid them an extra $20 or so and provided list with test request. Saved time when Sept rolled around (dc tested in summer). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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