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[ - ] I am due in January, My twins will be in pre school, I have no one to help me, i have to physicaly take boys in and out, will i be able to manage? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Its easier when you have a baby because they wont require chasing. You will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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but can i take he newborn into the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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of course you will see many, all cozy in their carriers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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of course you can [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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i dont understand your Q? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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basically, is it safe to take a bab who is a few days old into a school in the winter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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just dont let anyone touch the baby and clean your hands and the twins' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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sure. put in a bjorn or sling, because then fewer people will try to touch the baby. and keep in mind taht right after the birth (especially if you end up with a c/s) you may not fell up to it physically, so it might be a good idea to get help even if its jsut for drop off and pick up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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sure. besides, you and the baby won't be going anywhere when its a "few days old" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I think moms who have their first hide in the house for those first few months, especially during the winter. I think when it's your second or third, you do what you have to do. Millions of moms across the United States are in your position. Just don't let the other kids touch your baby. And, to be honest, what you need to worry about more is what germs the other kids are bringing home from school. Make sure they are washing their hands, etc. when they come home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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k, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Very worried about heating our home this winter: I am considering space heaters for bedrooms. Does anyone know if this is economically feasible or am I just paying the same out out in electric that I would in oil heat? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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space heaters are more expensive, their advantage is that you can heat one room instead of whole house, so you make up on savings that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Just turn down the heat and get electric blankets or down comforters. Set heat to come on 30mins before you want to get out of bed. That's what we did as kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
[ - ] want to take db to a pool this weekend. but we have none. we're in manhattan. are public pools nice or sketchy? any recommendations? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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public pools are great. just go check them out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Asphalt Green pool is nice and clean. Also, John Jay Park has a pool that is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
[ - ] I just found out i am pg with #4 (this is my final) we tried for 6 mo, and now that I am pg I am scared to death 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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i think scared to death happens every time for most people. i know i have been! even if it's absolutely wanted, it's still scary. hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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ty!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
[ - ] FIL is fighting cancer (and doing really well atm) but has been having stomach pains the last few days and dx with diverticulitis. Now MIL is calling me in a panic because he is still in pain (just got on meds this am) and is constipated... I have Crohn's so I know how it is, and it isn't fun, but it will pass and in the grand scheme of things it is not a big deal. Why does she make everything such a catastrophe? Not calling DH because he's swamped w/ work and in a bad mood, now wondering if we're actually going to be able to go away this weekend.... 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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She feels helpless and anxious. Give her your best soothing long-term perspective and praise her for the rock she is being for her DH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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that is what I have done (and did this am) but she is the most anxious person in the world. Honestly, she called me hysterically once because his temperature was 99.7! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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you sound like a very patient DIL, she is lucky to have you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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thanks, I'm trying... its been 7 months since his dx and some very difficult times, but luckily things are going well overall at the moment, except for this little blip. Unfortunately its only a matter of time with the cancer he has, but we're trying to encourage them to make the most of it. Both are really really depressed which isn't good, and fought getting help until recently, which has made a lot of difference. Its just really had to not be able to plan fun things with dh and always having to cancel when we do plan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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what kind does he have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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pancreatic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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So. My dad just died of liver cancer 2mos ago after being dx 10 mos before. My mom, also anxious, became OBSESSED with his care. That's all she could talk about or think about. It was annoying because we all deal with this sort of thing differently, but thats what she had to do for herself. And in reality, being hyper aware of all these issues and changes is really important. As it turns out, the last time he was having complications - constipation, heartburn, pain - we all thought it was just continued issues around the pain meds and diet. But no, his whole GI system was shutting down due to the infiltration of the cancer. Not to say that's what is happening to your FIL, but if I knew his last week wasn't a passing complication but instead the end of his life, I would have been there more for him. You just never know with cancer even though you have to hope for the best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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wow, thanks for really freaking me out. I'm sorry you lost your dad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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I didnt mean to freak you out - but you sound keep in mind that things with cancer change quickly. Don't take it for granted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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I'm not taking anything for granted. His ca19-9 levels are around 200 (VERY low), his last scan showed shrinkage in his tumors, and he is eating well and everything else is going well. He has diverticulitis which will be helped with an antibiotic and then hopefully he'll go back to being ok for the moment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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sound = should [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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not to be simplistic but he should be put on more pain meds to get through this time if he can...I know pancreatic cancer and there are so many variables...poor guy its so hard to watch someone suffer...I truly hope you all have support you need and just try and be there for her and your dh esp. when the end is near...how long has he been diagnosed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Have a DD going to K in the fall. Friends with older kids have scared me with stories of PTA drama and terrible relationships with teachers. I want to be a very involved, very positive mom in her school, but I have no idea how to do that. One friend of mine said the administration treated her like "nutty mom" because she called when her K son was getting bullied. Are any parents respected schools? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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Well, what school is dd going to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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what is your problem? Your child isn't even in school yet and you are ranting about the possibility of being disprespected? What is the matter with you? Believe NONE of what you hear and half of what you see, and live your life as it comes. Why go looking for problems. BTW, your child is going to K, you aren't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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are you on your period or something? why so nasty? I just get the sense there might be some ideas on how to contribute positively without stepping on toes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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you can't figure out how to send your dd off to k and join the pta without being a pita? Are you for real? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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np. I get the sense you're really here to vent your anxiety and look for headpats rather than get real advice. The OR gave you excellent advice, even if it seemed harsh to you. Be skeptical of what you hear from other parents, don't let it freak you out, and wait and see what happens before you go looking for trouble that may not come to pass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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and the obvious easy answer as to how to get involved is PTA. or be a class parent. OP doesn't haev to reinvent the wheel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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i'm not sure what you mean by headpats, but if pta moms are as mean as some of the responders here maybe I won't get so involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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That's probably a good idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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By headpats I just mean reassurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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You can start by being positive and looking forward to it instead of looking for problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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is your question, are any parents respected? of course. but some schools are more welcoming of parents than others. The PTA will almost alwasy welcome more hands, andwill have ideas about waht you can do that is welcome/needed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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You should look to see if there are volunteer opportunities at the school that might not be through the PTA. Our school asks for parent volunteers to help in the art room where they often don't have student teachers. I didn't help when my DC's class had art b/c of schedules, and I enjoyed the experience. You may also consider volunteering to be a class parent. For me this was a good way to get to know DC's teachers a little better as well as other parents in the class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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when my dc started school, I took it slow at first-very low key to get a lay of the land. then I got more involved later on. it isn't my whole life, but I am glad to help and by doing it this way, I was able to get to know different people and made some nice friends too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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217? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Trying to help a friend. She's moving to NYC and is looking for a parochial school for ds who turned 7 last week. Can anyone tell me what are some of the well-regarded parochial schools in the city? And are they apt to hold summer bday boys back a grade? TIA. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.03.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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St Ig, Epiphany [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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Those are co-ed right? Do you know what their rep is re: summer bday boys? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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no, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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No problem! At least thats 2 names I can give her. St. Ig = Saint Ignatious Loyola? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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yep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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Cool. Thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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St. Ignatius Loyola is pretty hard to get into at a late date, they have an extensive application and interview process. Try The Ascension School. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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TY adding it to the list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Ascension. And the Catholic schools run on the same schedule as public. The birthday cutoff is December 31 and they don't hold back based on age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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Thank you - that's especially good to know about the bday cutoff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Check out the new one called Academy of Saint Joseph. Tuition is about 18K adn the facility is amazing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 01:30 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm having issues with my 5 and 2.5yo not paying attention to me. They are too engrossed in TV or a book and I have to ask them to do something (put on your shoes, get your backpack, etc) like 4 or 5 times until I lose my temper. I really want to change everyone's behavior (mine included, of course--I'm yelling waaaay too much these days.) We have a 5mo baby as well, which obviously counts for a lot of the stress and bad behavior, but what really sticks in my craw is the ignoring. Any advice? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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I would give them a 5 min warning that the tv will be going off and they will need to get ready to leave. then shut the tv off in 5 mins and tell them what to do, one thing at a time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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that's great-- I a little future scheduling and planning would do us all good. But even when they're just playing or reading, I still have to request things a million times--any advice on that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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np: I took a parenting class that instructed us to forecast the next step. So give them a 5 minute warning (or use an egg timer) that lets them know you will be expecting them to do the next activity. It works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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buy a timer. there is one that goes from green to yellow to red. "5 minutes then put your shoes on" but for the tv, i just turn it off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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np: I like this idea (I'm having similar issues to OP) -- where can I buy one like that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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thanks guys (op). the timer should work for my 5yo, but my 2.5yo is really persnickity these days. Am I expecting too much of him to get his shoes when it's time to leave? I try and have him do little tasks for himself (get your shoes, pick up your beach towel, get a book for the car) to try and get him to take on some responsibility but also to lighten my load a bit. Am I expecting too much from a 2.5yo boy (who's been usurped from the baby position?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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mom of 2 y.o. here - I think you might be asking too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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thanks. I'm not really very patient these days. sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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sometiems kids genuinely don't hear you. if my son is reading, i pretty much have to physically get in his face and make sure i have eye contact or else he won't hear me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:00 AM Flag
[ - ] The woman who cleans for us 2x/month has been out on maternity leave. SHe will be back this week. I'm planning to buy the baby something and am wondering if I should also give some money. If so, how much? Any thoughts? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.03.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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don't need to give money but of course it would be greatly appreciated. one week's pay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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Give one weeks salary as a gift. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Poll: Who gets tutoring for their DCs? Why? What grade is DC in? 53 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.03.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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Define tutoring? DC has dysgraphia and I work w/ her a little each day. But it's more like OT than what I think of as tutoring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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Are you asking about remedial or "enrichment" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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I'm asking about both. It seems to me like a lot of people in DS's preschool are hiring tutors. I don't know why and am not comfortable askin. I was wondering why people would tutor such young children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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you know the answer. People hire tutors for preschool children as test prep for the admissions tests and onsites. If you are looking for a names - you won't get them here. You won't get them from contemporaries - you will need to find a good friend or coworker with older children who will tell you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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How do you know they're hiring tutors if they're not talking about it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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OP - Nannys talk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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Then ask them :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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That's the way to win friends, start drilling the nannys on what the parents do to "enrich" their DCs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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np. This is what I was thinking. I can think of half a dozen dc in my dc's grade being tutored, but none of the parents have ever mentioned it to me. I always hear this stuff through the nannies/sitters or occasionally from the dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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What grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Entering 2nd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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why would anyone tutor a first grader? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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I don't get it either, but I think that there is a lot of this going on that no one talks about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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Mostly for reading and drilling on math facts from what I've gathered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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But why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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I'm not sure. I think a lot of these parents are determined for their dc to excel and be at the top of the class in all that they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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but they won't be - when the tutors stop - they will have no work ethic, no confidence - they will be lost and fail. It's a really bad idea. I don't undestand why parents are so clueless about this. Turn your child off to learning for fun, make them feel stupid (because they think they are the ONLY ones who need a tutor and everyone else is smarter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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For some dc the tutoring never stops. And I'm not sure the dc think they're the only ones. At least when they're younger they still talk about it openly, which is why I know about it in a couple of cases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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Their parents tell them not to discuss it, which adds to the shame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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That's awful. I guess these kids' parents haven't told them it's a secret yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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I know! They just start calling them "life coaches" - you can sell stupid people just about anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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I was a child that wanted to be tops in most everything I did - that comes from within, not without. And when you tinker with who your children are - you are playing with fire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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Well, yes and no. There's nothing wrong with trying to teach good habits to a dc who doesn't come by those behaviors naturally. I agree there's a limit to how much you can push a dc before it becomes harmful, but that limit is different for different dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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being the top of the heap in everything you attempt is not a "good habit". You can't take a child who is not competitive and make them want to be the best in everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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I never said you could. But you can teach dc good habits than enable them to excel if they have that potential. And being naturally competitive isn't enough on its own, either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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^ I guess technically they're second graders now. Still. It seems excessive to me. A friend from college is now working as a reading specialist and his favorite time of the year is summer because he make a great living while staying in the Hamptons, tutoring all the dc on vacation and going to the beach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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vomit, but happy for your friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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lol I feel the same way and told him so. He didn't take offense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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We are doing enrichment at SCORE! just over the summer for 8 and 11yo dcs. Only 2 hrs her week after day camp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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What is Score? I have seen it around but don't know what they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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drill and kill stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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ONLY 2 hours a week? lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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I know. Why would you send a child to "summer school" if they don't need it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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Dcs both need math enrichment and tend to forget a lot by the time school starts again in the fall. Older dc going to competitive middle school, and is likely to get slammed in math if she does not do some light enrichment over the summer. Also, needed something for them to do after camp, and 1hour 2x/week is not bad, especially since they enjoy it anyway since it's "computer time". No worse than doing workbooks, which I never had the time to sit there and grade anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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It sure sounds your kids do not fit into the schools you chose for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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Both in public schools with great reputations. Older dc graduated from much-coveted D2 G&T, but 5th grade teacher was not great. Older dc had a great time in class this year, but coasted through the year, particularly in math. Younger dc likes doing workbooks anyway, and also finds school very easy and eager to learn new stuff, so I figured it won't hurt her since older dc needs to go anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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DS is entering 1st grade and his kinder teacher offered to work with him some over the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Does he have a specific area that he needs help? Or is this just for general enrichment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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She's working with him on reading & writing. He is at grade level but a little behind where some of the kids in the class are (many entered reading and he did not). She felt he was right on the cusp of a lot of growth & it would be good to take advantage of that. He doesn't work well with me if I try to do reading/writing activities with him. So I just read to him a lot and she does the more intensive stuff with him. We're actually pretty laid back parents, but since she offered & he works so well with her we went ahead with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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Wow, what an involved teacher. I'm sure you don't want to name the school but is it Private? Public gen ed? or Public G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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Public, but we're in CA. We do pay her. She does this for only a few families each summer. We feel very fortunate--she has been a very special teacher for DS. He's made a lot of breakthroughs with her. So to be able to extend that experience is fantastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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do you pay her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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for free? That would be weird to me if a K teacher offered to "help" for money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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I got a tutor for my preschooler to help with handwriting. It was clear DC couldn't decide if he was left or right handed (both run in our family), and as a result wasn't comfortable using either. The preschool wasn't doing anything about it, and I didn't want him to go to kindergarten without being able to write his name! Long story short, we got a great tutor (a teacher at our zoned public school) and DC now loves to draw and write! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Please tell me that this is a joke. Please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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Um, it would have been pretty hard to get into private school with a kid who can't write his own name. I wouldn't have had to do it if he had a good teacher at his preschool who would work with him. And I was hitting a stone wall when I tried to work with him at home. As it turns out, he's left handed (and I'm not) so I had no idea how to help him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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np, its not a joke. There is NO WAY a child who cannot write name will get into private school. It DOESN'T MATTER that it is a developmental thing and is absolutely meaningless in the long run (how many adults do you know who cannot write?), its something required for the insane private school admissions process and you cannot get around it if you want to play. That is why people have their dc tutored in preschool as above poster already stated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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That kind of bears the question: why would you do such a thing to your child then? So she gets into a private school? F*ck those schools if that is really the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Yeah, I don't get it. Don't the privates know that it is just a developmental issue. Why would they care? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Sounds like he needs OT, not a tutor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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You'd get a first grader tutored in math if your school had progressive math like Everyday Math and your child was not learning basic math facts or operations. In my school, lots of parents have their second graders tutored in math or goign to Kumon for this reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:22 PM Flag
[ - ] probably will deliver db #1 this weekend. dh asks if he can take on some extra work (he's a doctor) with the provision that he'll drop everything if i need him. had wanted to spend one last weekend just the two of us, but he can make some major bucks if he works. wwyd? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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if you think you'll deliver this weekend, then how are you spending time just the 2 of you? if you really think you'll deliver, then the whole thing is moot anyway. why do you think you'll deliver? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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yesterday the ob said 3 or 4 days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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(A) it's really impossible to tell. I know someone who was at their OB in the am, and they said no signs of anything opening or softening and she delivered that night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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sure, it's hard to predict. but the doc also said she's not going to let me go past next weekend anyway, so this is the last weekend before db arrives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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and i should mention that one of the reasons he wants the extra money is because his parents can't afford to fly here (from southern u.s.) when the baby arrives, so we'll have to pay for it. i think i resent that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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Of course your DH should work and you should relax about paying for the airline tix. What a blessing you can afford to do this and what great parents they are to raise such a wonderful man. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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ITA. Although I know that when I was 9 months pregnant, I was about me. Try and just accept it. And hopefully his parents will be a big help to you when they come to visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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thanks for that perspective. i really appreciate it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:44 AM Flag
[ - ] I am buying an apartment in europe but my money is in wamu in the US, annyone know how I can get that money into my account over here? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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All banks have correspondent relationships with other banks globally through larger banks here in the US or directly ie Citibank. Ask your bank about a funds transfer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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lucky you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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genuinely curious: why would you ask this on UB instead of asking your bank? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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wire transfer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Need a MOVING company recommendation. Moving within our building to a diff apt. Any sugestions? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.03.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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just hire a couple of the doormen to do it on their days off. that's what we did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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this is a good idea. we tried it but ended up using schleppers for a similar move (but we had done a lot of it ourselves). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Our doormen are not alloud to do side jobs. We winded up hiring ben hur. Flat rate was OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive. They came in 3X higher that the 4 other quotes I got. And the guy was ticked that I wasn't going with them. What a jerk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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