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[ - ] Can anyone recommend a website for nursing bras? I need to find larger size bras. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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figleaves.com; motherwear.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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thank you!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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someone just mentioned a website called Kellys mom, I haven't been to it yet, hope it helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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LOL--kellymom.com. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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like I said it was mentioned to me, I never googled it or went there, i wrote it on a post it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:07 PM Flag
[ - ] ds #1 was ebfed and never given formula. Thinking i may give dd #2 some formula to relive myself of some pumping. anyone btdt? is there any reaction to formula after being ebfed? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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do you work out of the house ? Is this why you pump ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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i work freelance, at home sometimes other times out of the house. do most people just give formula when they're gone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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I suppose they do. I'm sorry not to be of more help. I EBF and was with them so never even really pumped too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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NP: I was much more easygoing about giving formula with #2. unfortunately, like #1, she didn't take to formula (we stopped short of trying out every brand) and just wanted to BF! so she has pumped milk (what I could pump), the breast and milk at 10 months when my supply disintegrated! FWIW, I think it's totally fine to give formula at any point, especially if your DB will take it! :) GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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^^cow's milk at 10 months, which she LOVED. #1 wouldn't even drink that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] BFing moms: I got called to go away for 5 days for work. dd is 3mo & ebf. I started work last week & have been pumping. not sure how to handle the 5 day trip w/ all that pumping. and i'm sure there's no way to save it & bring home. do i just pump & dump? how sad! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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you pump and dump. storing enough would have been very difficult for me though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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If you don't want to dump, freeze it, put it in a cooler with ice packs and FedEx it home each night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
[ - ] My 5wk old is having severe gas and constipation. We have been using Mylicon and Baby Bliss gripe water for Colic -if she doesn't have colic should I be using the regular one? - and after facilitating a poop (qtip with a&d), as recommended by the doctor but max once per week - she became regulated and then stuffed up again 6 days later where she was in incredible pain -so we facilitated again. We used up our sonce per wk. Any other suggestions? Anyone know anything about Little Tummies laxative drops? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.02.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Are you BFing? FFing? I would experiment with eliminating dairy. It's extremely rare to have a constipated infant that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I was BFing and giving her breast milk from a bottle...I eliminated dairy for a week - there was no change...what constitutes constipated? maybe I used the word too loosely - she has gone 30hrs 2x without pooping but pees a lot... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I hope you're still there - Constipation is NOT how often a baby poos, it's only referring to the consistency of the poo. It is totally normal and common for a BF db to only have a bowel movement once a week. My 5 wk old was totally gassy, but they grow out of it after a few more weeks. That is a separate issue. If when your db does poo, if it is loose or pasty, but not hard or clumpy, she is NOT constipated. We also found gripe water to not work at all, but Mylicon did seem to help with the gas. But seriously, your db is bound to grow out of the gassiness in a few more weeks. Just bicycle her legs and soothe her a lot. She'll be just fine. Once she reaches 2 mos old, you can give her a tiny bit of diluted prune juice (one ounce) in a bottle and believe me, you will have her pooping in no time. But do not do this if she has loose or pasty stools, only for hard and hard to pass stools, and wait for a few more weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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THANK YOU!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:32 PM Flag
[ - ] gift recommendations for a 6 yo girl? Looking to spend $20 to $30. Thanks. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.02.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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webkinz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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np they are taking over my home ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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or: lol yes the can do this but it's a sure hit gift for under $20 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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I agree. They are taking over the house because my DC love them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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cute pj's, a tote bag (like something from Target) A beach towel, a T-Shirt, A Gift Card to the movies, Barnes & Noble, Friendly's or someplace like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] My friend's dh had an affair for a long time. She is trying to stay. Would you? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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Probably. I love my DH and love our family. I guess it depends on how it "evolved". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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I don't think I could [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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no, but people do all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Could you live in the Hamptons full time, year round? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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hell no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Kill me now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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That would be a "no". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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You could, I couldn't afford it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Sure. Plenty of people do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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I think I could... more like Bridgehampton (if you count that) than the others. it seems more "real". West I'd have to put my head in an oven and ditto East. maybe South... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Maybe. If I had a few good friends there too. If I had a nice house, walking distance to the beach. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Ugh..I just told dh that I read a blurb that Tiger woods may be retiring because of his bad legs. He got all sarcastic and said oh poor tiger can't hit a little ball around anymore because of a pain in his knee. I found this so pissy on his part. I'm not a golf fan but I do feel for someone who can't do what they love anymore because of a physical condition(I have chronic back issues). Then dh says well it's not like he's doing what I do all day (dh has a very physical job) THEN HE SAYS..you don't understand because YOU JUST SIT HOME ALL DAY. OMG I can't believe he went there. I'm a sahm with 2 kids, pg with #3 and have my back issues. I hardly JUST SIT HOME..I do all this with no hired help. He didn't understand why I didn't like his comment that he made toward me..and stormed off to the room. UGH. he just can't never say he's wrong 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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^^^so now he stormed into the room. God forbid if he can ever say WOW what I said was wrong I didn't mean it that way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Offer to switch roles. You'll get a WOH job, he can care for three children. If he's not willing to negotiate with screaming toddlers (give me screaming clients any day, thank you), then he can shut up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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op: I'm just shocked that he went there and said what he did. He said I'm taking it too personally. I told him he made it personal how else could I take it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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DH and I both WOH in very demanding jobs. We both earn roughly the same. And just because I get home a bit earlier than he does, he will make some stupid comments about my "sitting at home". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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op: ugh sorry he does that. My dh comment this evening didn't sound like him..I guess that's why I'm so bothered by it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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What can I say, men say some dumbass things! Nothing amazes me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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op: true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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I agree with the suggesting switching places. Find a job that pays at least what his does, tell him he has to quit and take care of the kids. Too bad he can't give birth to them too! (Full-time wohm here) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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^^^btw, I thought Tiger was just taking the rest of the season off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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op: not sure if he is retiring or taking the rest of the season off. I told dh I just read a little blurb (not the entire story)..but still shocked at his attitude toward it all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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It is shocking. I wonder how many men secretly feel this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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op: agree. I bet many feel this way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Men are an entitled bunch. One Thanksgiving I commented that all the men were sitting around and the women were cleaning. My brother started yelling, I work all day, I pay the mortgage.... I laughed and said, Well, you don't pay my mortgage! He just stomped off. My sil had quit her job to go back to school, but her profit sharing from her job paid the down payment on their house.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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op; good for you for tell your brother what you did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I think it's probably easier to tell off a sibling. Lots more years of practice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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op: lol true. I have a younger brother and totally understand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:51 PM Flag
[ - ] If my 5-1/2 year old DD isn't talking about farts and poops, she's talking about princesses and fairies. Soooo boring! Is it normal? When will it end? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.02.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Send her over for a sleep over and she'll come home with a potty-ful vocab ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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She's already got the potty mouth. I pity the parents of the child who have sleepovers with her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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what do you expect her to talk about at 5yr old? The war? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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I don't know, maybe camp, school, her brother, our dog, what we're having for dinner? It's not like her life is bereft of activity... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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just tell her that you would like her to stop the potty talk..that it's not appropriate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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but her brain is filled with pretty princesses and such. It's fine ! It's normal... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Honda Pilot or CRV? One child, hoping for more. TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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we actually have both. If you're going to have one car get the Pilot. We love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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DH has a car, but I don't. He's got a sedan, 4 seater. Still say the Pilot for me? Only 1 dc right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I use the CRV but the seating is limited. I use his Pilot when we need to carpool with other families and for long trips it's great. I also think it's safer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Hm, the 2009 hasn't rated as great as the 2008...I'm not sure what to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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I have neither, but I love my Subaru Tribeca. Third row of seats, good gas mileage, not huge. I like it a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Plans for the weekend? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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just a BBQ on Sunday..other than that, really nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I wish I had some plans, very pregnant and in a long distance relationship. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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well... take the weekend to relax and pace yourself. Do some nice spa type things and look forward to the future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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OR: yes, I think I will do that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Working [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Air travel question...When I feed db outside of home, I bring a sealed cup with powdered formula and a baby bottle with water in it. Can I bring both of these through security at an airport? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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you can bring the powder...you will probably have to buy bottled water for the baby once you go through security...but sometimes they do let a baby's things through [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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Yes. You just have to declare the baby food, water, juice, formula, etc. at security. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Do kids who are in Mandell prek continue to K? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.02.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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no never. they become homeless immediately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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well, ms snark, I think it's interesting to see if people are more likely to apply to Mandell bec it's an ongoing or less likely to since they won't help you as much with applying out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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I have never heard of the school but most people continue on with the school they have. They are all very good schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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the types that choose mandell for preschool want TT, so unless they got SO, they will want to leave. Its a tricky situation. could be a good thing for some or a nightmare for others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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As a currnet mandell parent, I think it is pretty clear that over time-say the next 5 years-there will be a shift in people applying to Mandell. I think it will shift from the rabid "tt or die" types there now to people who want to stay at Mandell until 8th grade. There is no way the psd wants to exmit at K and at 8. You can already see this differnce in the current pre-nursery class compared with pre-K. I do think psd will continue to exmit those who want to go, but unless you are goin to get into a tt she'll "encourage" you to stay. Just my opinion ladies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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interested. we are heading to Mandell for K. What differences have you seen already? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:36 AM Flag
[ - ] At 34 weeks my appetite is out of control, for the past two months I haven't been that hungry, I just ate a salad and a slice an hour ago was so full, now I'm starving again! What gives! 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.02.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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mmmmm... baby is hungry ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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OP: this is how I felt in the first trimester! I was glad to finally make weight the last few visits! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Can't say I ever had a problem making weight. I gained like a champ ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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OP: when I say make weight I'm talking about the 2 LBS per visit my doctor advises...who gains only 2 lbs in 4 weeks...not me! I never make weight! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Please see me after class for some pointers ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Give me some pointers...please! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Make friends with macaroni and cheese. Then say hello to my dear friends Ben and Jerry. A peanut butter sandwich - or just a jar with a spoon - also comes in handy here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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a slice as in one slice of pizza? please, I was throwing back a half a pizza in one sitting by that time. And don't flame me for being fat. I'm not and I gained (what I consider) a perfect 30 pounds each time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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OP: I could eat that, just that I have this craving for Cesar Salads for the past month, so i eat a huge Cesar, I mean HUGE cesar before the slice. Like a family size! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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OP: Oh and I have gained 32 lbs at 34 weeks...so I'm not flaming anyone for anything! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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I am the daughter of an Ob and when I told him how much I was gaining and if it was"on target" he said "On target if you are a hippopotamus !" Anyway, between 50-60 and it all came off pretty easily. Some of us ladies just get bigger then others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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OP: I know, people tell me I gained too much weight! My MIL said she only gained 7lbs. How can that be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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back in the mid-late sixties women were advised to gain about 12 ponds. Amazing isn't it ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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yes, amazing...diet pills and smoking! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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and they were made to feel "unfeminine" if they gained more. Like they were "taking advantage" of the situation and it wasn't good for their marriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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I hear you. Unfortch, I've now gained 45 pounds at 34 weeks. Was very thin before, but stiiilllllll. I feel like a house. I keep thinking 'it can't get that much worse,' and then it does. I'm exercising like mad, but eating a lot, too. I even wake up at 2 a.m. starving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.05.08, 09:50 PM Flag
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