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[ - ] How many weeks pregnant before seeing your ob/gyn? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I saw mine at like 4 1/2 wks, but I was on clomid so they might have seen me earlier than others [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I think it was 8wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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Yes, that's what I thought. I am 5 weeks tomorrow, and reckoned I would wait til week 8 or 9. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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with #1, about 6-7 weeks to confirm pregnancy I saw my GYN. Then I had to find an OB, so that was maybe around 9 weeks? With #2, I didn't know until 7 weeks, so I was closer to 9 weeks. Make the appointment NOW, if you wait, you might not be able to get in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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just call your ob/gyn right now and they will tell you when they want to see you and make an appointment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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Had blood tests at 5 weeeks then first real appointment at 8 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] how do I convince my mom that ds did not catch a cold from the air conditioning? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Have ds sneeze on her and ask her how she got the cold! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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maybe he did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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op: thats my point, you CANT catch a cold that way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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tell her Oprah did a show abou tit last week and said that it was true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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you never will. this whole concept that a "cold" is related to the "cold" is so ingrained in older people that it's not worth the battle. I've explaine countless times that the common cold is caused by a virus that you get in the air or through touch contact and still my parents insist that you can get it from the cold air too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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my wonderful internist told me that recent studies have shown that there is a connection betw catching a cold and being cold. You don't necessarily catch the cold from the cold itself, but the cold weather/air may weaken your immune system or otherwise make it more likely for the cold virus to take over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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exactly! (I am a MD) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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maybe your my MD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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^^^ oops, you're [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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or: yes, i totally agree with weakedned immune system and the fact that recycled air, esp. in offices can mean viruses circulate more, but that is not the old school thinking. they think it's a direct cause. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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My grandmother wouldn't let us open the fridge with wet hair ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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I do not allow my children to go anywhere near cold whiel they are wet. Once my DH opened the fridge with wet hair and I ran across the kitchen screaming NO and tackled him to the ground. That set an example for my children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:33 AM Flag
[ - ] is there anywhere I can look up how clean various public pools are? I thought there was a rating done at some point. Want to take ds swimming but concerned about levels of e coli/chemicals 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.01.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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and then there are the sick kids in the water and dirty people etc, dont go if you will be concerned, really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:10 AM Flag
[ - ] how do i know if 8mo is ready for finger foods? what is the safest thing to give her to try? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.01.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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cherrios, spiral pasta, toast, soft cooked carrots, small cubes of cheese, quartered grapes, cubed avocado. As long as it is soft and small it should be fine. It might take a few day for your dc to get the hang of self feeding. My just turned 9mo and eats fairly much what we do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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^I'm assuming you have already tried mashed rather than pureed foods. If not try these first and things like cottage cheese to get dc used to textures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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good idea on the cottage cheese- wasn't even sure cheese was ok for an 8mo ? i have given her mashed potatoes, squash, that kind of thing and she's fine. thanks so much. i just am petrified of her choking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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I was scared with dc #1 but with dc #2 it's been much easier. You can give pasturised cheeses. Just try something like cherrios to start with and see how your dc gets on with it. I save whatever veg, pasta, rice we had the night before to feed to dc as I hate cooking seperate meals for everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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great advice, i think she's ready at this point. thanks so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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You know if db is ready for finger foods if she can pick up a small object (like a cheerio) with her thumb and forefinger/middle finger. They have the gag reflex when they can do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone used Shettles Method and had success? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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Would you like a boy or a girl? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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girl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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I have two girls. Both times we were very actively ttc - BD'd every morning and every night for 14 days, from day after my period stopped. The boy swimmers never got a chance to regroup I think. We were exhausted too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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so, shuttles method doesn't work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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Well, we weren't trying for a specific gender, we just wanted a baby. But my point is, our experience would seem to suggest Shettles does work, in that boy swimmers are short distance sprinters, whereas girl swimmers are long distance athletes. See? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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No, it does not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Who says? You may as well try it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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http://www.babyhopes.com/how-to-conceive-a-girl.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Waterpark newbie here: How do you manage with your stuff/clothes/kids? Going to Sesame Place and they have lockers, but can't keep going in and out with diaper bag, clothes, wallet, etc. Do DH and I need to keep trading off with one parent with one kid (2yo) and the others holding he stuff? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.01.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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OP: sorry, meant to say there are two dcs, but one parent might have trouble with both at the same time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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I don't remember Sesame Street have that many water rides. There's one wading pool for the little kids but most of the rides are "dry" rides. I think we took one bathing suit/towel and change of clothes. You can buy stuff there if you're desparate too. I'd think about bringing your own sandwiches for lunch too, or going outside the park for lunch. The park food is pretty gross and expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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There are TONS of waterrides. We put the valuables in the locker and then kept the stuff with the stroller and took the chance leaving it in the stroller parking. For the most part, it was towels, sippy cups, snacks, etc. The water rides that are appealing to adults had the longest lines so we only did a couple of them, so for the most part, the adults could carry wallet and camera without fear of the water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Thanks. So the ones that you did go on--what did you do--take turns? Sorry, but the wallet and camera ARE my valuables--you mean you put those in the locker went on all the water rides and then took them out for the rest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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We went for 2 days. The only rides we both did were Big Bird's Lazy River (which we did as the LAST ride each day) and then the one where you all sit on the raft which we did as the 2nd to last ride one day. Everything else was DS only or a dry ride and I think 1 or 2 things DH did with him. The lines are really discouraging and DS was so happy to do the little kid stuff like play int he sprinklers and the little kids inner tube thing plus the dry rides. And we went to the shows, got photos taken with characters, watched the parade, etc. I think DH has a nylon wallet that he put a little cash and a CC in and it didn't matter if those got wet. The 1 time I left my bag in the stroller, I locked it closed and onto the stroller with a gym locker type lock. My feeling was that I was really jsut trying to prevent rummaging or someone walking off with it. I don't think anyone really wants to try to make it out of that place with stolen stroller piled with stuff - too risky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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^^^ lock. Not that that would thwart theft, but just discourage a casual pick pocket. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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We have been to SP a few times. You take out a locker for your valuables. Then there are stroller parking areas outside the theater areas and rides. You leave a few dollars in the stroller(like in your diaper bag) for ice cream or drinks. You don't bring your fanciest stroller or diaper bag and keep only the minimal stuff you need in it, like a towel and diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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One more thing: If your only stroller is a bug or stokke you can leave it at home and rent a stroller at SP for the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:14 AM Flag
[ - ] what happened on the mole last night??? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone used the Dream on Me double stroller? I've seen it online ans it looks good. I need a double umbrella stroller for traveling with my 1 yo twins. Any advice? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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I haven't seen that one. I bought a Jeep double for traveling with it was $80 delivered and it has been fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have information about how big the PS9 G&T K class will be in the fall? Principal said 28 were accepted, but I'm hoping the class size is smaller than that.... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.01.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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2 turned down the spot, so maybe 26 or less if others move to the burbs or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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how do you find this info out? want to find this out for another program - did the school tell you this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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in this case, word of mouth, and even saw it here confirming what I had heard. I suppose one could've called the parent coordinator after parent responses were in on the 20th of june [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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so ps9 didn't overaccept? and what about someone who tests in over the summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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they did overaccept, DOE offered 28 spots hoping for 25 acceptances. Which seems to have been very close to what actually happened. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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They will be adding kids from the group that tests during the summer (invalid tests and kids that moved to NYC post-OLSAT). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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they don't need to add more kids. the class is full, but summer kids can go to one of the undersubscribed G&Ts in D3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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4 kids were added to my dd's D2 g&t k class last year after school started to bring it up to 28. I know that the DOE is saying no waitlists this year, but I bet that every desirable G&T will have classes filled to 28 in the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone provide health insurance for their nanny? if so, how would i get it and how much does it cost? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.01.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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depending on how much you pay your nanny on the books and her family size, she may qualify for healthy ny. you could then just pay her monthly premium or pay part of it - it was not unreasonable, something in the 200-300 range IIRC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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200-300 per month? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:53 AM Flag
[ - ] is there a stomach virus going around? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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as my Dr. says, "there always is!" But seriously, have a friend whose whole family just had it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Where can I go for a really good pedicure? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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i *love* sweet lily in tribeca. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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that place is really good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] a friend (with 3 kids) told me that early contractions feel like menstrual cramps. is that true? if so, dd is on the way soon! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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was true for me. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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yes, they do, or back pain. Congrats! very exciting! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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thanks! only felt it twice in the past couple of days -- due on saturday -- but it's nice to know things are moving along. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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That was true for me. And I had them intermittently for 2 weeks before labor began. But when labor started, I KNEW! I mean, it still felt like cramps, but more intense and very very regular. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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no...not for me. i think they feel a little differently for everyone. i was in labor for 12 hours without realising it, partly because every time i told my sister (who was with me) i thought i might be in labor, she (who had 2 kids) told me i couldn't be, because the pain was too low down! (it felt like a vaginal cramp) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Any Suffolk or Nassau moms On. were looking to move to LI, but want space. Likes Kings Park but wouldnt go further than that as we woudl still commute to the city. just dont want to ge ontop of others I hate that wetern nassau seems like there is no space or privacy 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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I would figure out how long a LIRR commute you are willing to live with then look at the schedules. For example, if you use Ronkonkoma train station, you can go much further east and get more space than if you stay on North Shore. (The Express Trains really make a difference.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone taken "free to be under three"? Were you happy with the class. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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crazy wait list in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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the wait list is long but worth it. dd loved it...she did it for 18 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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I know - we just got a spot off the waitlist after about 10 months. Was it mostly moms who took their kids - or moms and nannies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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Mostly moms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.09, 01:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Where can I buy pool floaties for my 4 y/o? I work in Tribeca and live in Park slope. I dont' necessarily have time to go to a big Target type store. Can you buy these things at a toy store? Drug store? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.01.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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kings pharmacy on reade/hudson might have these. or paragon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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drug stores, TRU, BRU, maybe even sporting goods store will carry them. online may be easiest. if there's a swim center near you, they might sell them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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OP: Thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Try Soho Pharmacy on Walker...they've got everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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order online [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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http://www.amazon.com/Floatsafe-Flotie-032-Fabric-Armbands/dp/B000AXTNNC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1214931473&sr=8-2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:58 AM Flag
[ - ] What kind of day are you having? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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not a good one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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woke up that way or a particular incident? Me- procrastinating, which is unusual [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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just little things are going wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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awesome one. I haven't thrown up today! That makes it awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Lazy one so far [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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not as productive as i would like, which is making me mildly anxious (yet somehow not more productive) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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