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[ - ] Oh my good god - Brooke Shields wrote a chidren's book now? Why do all celebrities think they are talented enough to write a children's book? Why do publishing companies publish them? Who is buying this crap? So annoying. I've never read one children's book by a celebrity that I liked. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Devil's Advocate--Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born is very good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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who wrote that one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Jamie Leigh Curtis--it's about her experience with adoption. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Devil's Publicist--Ironically, published by the same co. that's publishing Brooke Sheild's book [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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It's probably a fun project to do and people buy books by celebs. No one is making you read or buy a book like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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publishers put them out because people buy them. I think the jamie Lee Curtis ones are the only ones that aren't completely awful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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right - it's just another indication of our culture's obsession with celebrity. so annoying, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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at least there are plenty of well written, wonderful books out there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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as opposed to what? Our obsession with Captain Underpants? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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her book on PPD was immensely helpful to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:07 AM Flag
[ - ] ok, pg test said i am pg, but i dont FEEL pg. not bloated or sick or weird boobs. does this mean it won't stick? prolly only about 5 weeks max. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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I had no symptoms with either of my pregnancies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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thank you that makes me feel better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Same here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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Same here. 2 babies and no pg symptoms except a growing belly. I didn't really feel kicks and didn't feel contractions until late in the game either. You might be one of the lucky ones! GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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i sure wasn;t lucky the first time, i'll tell youthat. it was a living hell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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GL if you are op then hopefully things will be better this time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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yes that was me, OP. thanks!can't believe it happened so fast. again, *if* it sticks. I fear mc, but i guess everyone does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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OP: PS: of course, i just bought lots of lip plumper and fake tan for a pick me up, which i can't use. any tips on how to determine if my face creams are safe? IE no salyticy [sp] acid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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I can't remember all the things you are supposed to avoid maybe take it to your local pharmacy to get them to check or ask your ob. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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some people have lots of symptoms, some people have none. neither is related to whether you'll have m/c. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:10 AM Flag
[ - ] curious--I have 2.5 yr old twins and work at home pt in manhattan. My nanny works 40-45 hrs per week. How much do you think I pay her/she should be paid? I am with the kids for about 70% of the day. 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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i don't know about the pay but you pay her for the time she's there regardless of whether or not you're there, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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omg. Of course! She is amazing with my kids, and a great all around help about the house, as well as good company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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$33/hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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That sounds a bit steep. We pay ours $25/hour. But she definitely should be paying overtime for those extra 5 hours a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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I wish we could pay her that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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WHAT??? $15/hr is the going rate for two kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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For a BABYSITTER, not a nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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BS. unless you are talking a british governess, nannies are FT and experienced childcare providers, i.e. babysitters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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For $15, they're adult babysitters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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and exactly what are nannies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Experienced child care providers. They command more $$$ than the 16 year old down the street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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then no wonder some of them suck. if they're not treated with respect or expected to be more than an adult version of a teen babysitter, of course, they'll be irresponsible with your child. I deplore this attitude. The person is caring for your child in your stead, treat them like more than a servant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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i don't think that treating a nanny like a servant only comes down to hourly wage. my nanny knows that she can go elsewhere and make more $ and if she needed to do that i would understand, OTOH, she knows that we pay what we can afford and that we are considerate of her as a person and she values that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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You are devaluing her and her profession if you pay her what teenage babysitters get paid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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my teen sitter gets $10/hr. FT jobs often pay less hourly than PT jobs, bc they come with sick days, paid days off, paid holidays and paid vacation days. For most nannies, it is not a profession it is a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Well, you get what you pay for. If all you want is an adult teenager, go for it. I see first-hand how these adult teenagers treat your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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so you are one of those people who believe that the most expensive thing is always the best? my friends have had to fire 2 well paid professional nannies (and i mean well paid at salaries approaching 6 figures) - one turned out to be illiterate and the other kept demanding more money. commanding hourly rates that are higher than those of actual professionals (say teachers, small firm accountants, etc.) is not reasonable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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So two bad examples and they're ALL worth as much as a 16-year-old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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that's fine, but likening her to an adult babysitter, IMO is belittling the extent of her duties/expertise. I used to babysit as a teenager, but taking care of a child all day is a totally diff't thing. And while the nanny is not replacing you while you are away, I would think you'd want someone who would watch your child with the same (or close to the same) degree of concern that you would have. (Obviously, she's not the parent, but she is a caregiver, and more of a caregiver than an occasional teenager sitting on the couch chowing on your food while the kid sleeps for a couple of hours until you get home.) That's all I mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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sure, but my teen sitter does not work for me FT, not would she make $15/hour if she did. that's a salary of over $30K/year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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So working the same job full-time means they get paid less? That makes no sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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sure it does and this is true at any job. freelancers charge higher hourly rates than they would get working as a FT employee because no benefits and cover their own expenses. it's definitely the norm for domestic help - whether it be a nanny or a housekeeper. Years ago when my nanny started she ASKED for $15/hr PT or a salary that came out to $10/hr for FT (1 dc at the time). This was HER salary demand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Just because one nanny is naive about salary negotiations doesn't mean you should fleece all the others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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you pay your nanny $1,320/week? That's a salary of nearly $70K/year. What exactly do you get for that - I swear, experienced school teachers make 2/3 of that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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I think $600-$700/week is probably the average for 2 kids not yet in school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:15 AM Flag
[ - ] thinking about taking our nanny on vacation with us to long island for a few days. what is the standard for payment? tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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just go with your kids and watch them yourself its been done for centuries [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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i've been told $100/night for the overnight in addition to reg salary. that presumes that nanny is willing of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Whoa, Pam Anderson looks BUSTED. Could she really only be 41? http://www.dlisted.com/node/26840 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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hard living catches up with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I love how she's bitching people out about how eating meat is terrible for your, etc. Being a veg isn't helping her a bit! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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I've seen her in pics without make up and touch ups..she does picture much older than she is. I guess it's her lifestyle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:37 AM Flag
[ - ] need weaning advice - 14mo is totally addicted - luckily she doesn't need it to go to s;eep but just wants to nurse all day and I want to start weaning - any good suggestions?? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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reduce the schedule. I weaned at 14 1/2 mo and it was more upsetting for me than dd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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thats the problem - I have no schedule - she just pulls at my shirt until I nurse her - no matter when/where we are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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That is challenging. For me, we cut out the daytime feeding, then the night, and then went cold turkey. The boobies were all done- took a week to adjust. But then- there was a greater freedom for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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i nursed all my kids for over a year. but imo, this kind of nursing is not beneficial to anyone. you need to develop a schedule that works and distract her other times. is there any other area that you would allow a 14 m.o. to 100% dictate how you did things? prob not, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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np: I don't think she's asking for a judgement on her style- people do it different ways. It clearly has worked for her on demand so far. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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or: she asked for suggestions b/c her child is "totally addicted." that doesn't sound like it's working for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:55 AM Flag
[ - ] i just found out we're moving back to manhattan. i need a good public K for my DC for this year. where should i move? anyone btdt? i can only research online since it's too late for touring. tia we're open to any neigbhorhood that has a great school. please state your reasons why i should move to this area. TIA 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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You should contact the DOE -- Office of Gifted & Talented Programs now to see if your dc can test for a G&T program. I believe they are offering testing for kids moving into NYC over the summer, but don't know the details. Email them now, don't delay. The good zoned schools tend to be in District 2 and District 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Less than half a percent of all children are G&T. Why do you automatically assume that hers are? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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i dont' think you have to be a genius to be g&t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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not genius but the kid needs a certain level of maturity and intelligence to make the cut-off. It is not a nilly-willy test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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I thought they considered all those 98% scores g&t in nyc. That would make at least 2% g&t, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Nah - 90% and over are G&T according to the BOE. Always worth a shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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PS 173. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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29 in Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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is it hard to find housing there? i thought it was a bit difficult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Depends how big a place you need and how much you can afford. Three bedrooms will likely be harder than two, but if you have quite a bit to spend (6K) you can rent a house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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PS 87 on the UWS or PS 6 on the UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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insideschools.org is a helpful site if you want to look up any of these schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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UES has tons of good zoned schools and is a very family friendly area (lots of parks, museums, after school activities, weekend sports leagues etc.) If you like a traditional school, look at apartments in the 158 and 6 zones. If you like progressive, look for an apt. in 290. The 290 and 158 areas are a lot less expensive than the apartments zoned for ps 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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add 183 to the mix of good UES schools. 290 and 6 are a bit more overcrowded than 158 and 183. and the areas east of 2nd which are zoned for 290 and 158 are really a "deal" for manhattan apartments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Yes, but 290 is REALLY overcrowded and there isn't a playground. I would do 6, then 158 on the UES depending on what apartment you find. (Not that you should limit yourself to the UES). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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-- Oh, and it's nice to be near the park, near families, TONS of kids stuff up there. But you might have an UWS/UES or commuting preference. Most of the city is child friendly now. The Village and Tribeca are as well, also near Gramercy Park there is a good public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Depending on what neighborhoods you like and what you can afford, I think you'd be really happy moving into the PS87 zone on the UWS. It's just a great family-friendly neighborhood, 2 great parks (Central and Riverside), tons of playgrounds, museums, etc etc. And you can try the G & T testing if it's available and still be near several good programs if you opt to go that route instead of 87 in the end. This may be true on UES, with PS 6, etc, too, but I'm talking about what I know best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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If you're looking into Queens, PS 196 and 101 in Forest Hills are excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Can someone recommend a good babygate for blocking a doorway? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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any simple one will do- you can search online on Buy Buy Baby, Babies r Us, or Amazon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have babyproofing suggestions for a NYC apartment with 2 cats? Am looking for products to block baby from the cat door (to the litterbox) and to block baby from the cat food, but that will still give the cats access . . . 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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There's a product that's been on the market for quite some time with a 100% success rate. It's called a PLAYPEN. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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where did you get it? I just looked for it online and cannot find it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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http://www.pokernstuff.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3299 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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yeah, but you can't contain your baby in a playpen continually! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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seriously, so weird. anyway, just keep telling baby no and moving away from the litter box. db will get the hint. both of mine did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Of course you can. It's worked for generations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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If the apt is small, why make the world smaller? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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To keep your kid from hurting himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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Yeah, but you can't pen 'em in forever! Teaching them to navigate the world helps them judge danger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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All things in their proper time. They'll learn soon enough. By your logic, why not just give them the keys to the car? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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I never gave my dc keys, b/c they are dirty! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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That makes no sense. Toddlers don't have the same space perceptions as adults. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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ok, but keeping a toddler in a small space can make them restless- boy, my dc sure got cabin fever all winter! Even toddlers need stimulation & staying in one place for a long time can get frustrating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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That's why God invented TOYS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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All I'm saying is that I never had a playpen, I had 2 cats, and my dc did fine. We had no need for containment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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we are putting the box in the bathroom and putting a gate up at the bathroom door. We also have two cats and are doing this little project this weekend in fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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We did the same. We used a pressurized gate and mounted it a few inches off the floor so the cats could get underneath it. Worked perfectly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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We had 2 cats when dc was a baby - never "babyproofed" cat stuff and it was never a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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ita- both the babies and the cats catch on to their different territories [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] If Dh gets job that he's interviewing for tomorrow, we might move to Boston without me having a job first because I don't want to throw 11mo into just any daycare. Is this a hugely stupid move? We really miss Boston. Are renting now & likely will still rent for at least another year. I really want to find something PT because I feel I never see my DD. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I don't think it's stupid at all. We are thinking of moving back there as well--renting will be much cheaper than in NYC, you will save money there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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Thanks. Right now I make more $ than DH (but only a measly 4K more) and then I'd be down to zero for awhile until I can get in the groove of freelance tutoring/editing or do PT. I was thinking it was worth it because we pay a ton in gas right now (in CT) and our gas bill to drive everywhere keeps changing. He & I are really nervous though. I canceled my interview last week because I didn't want to stick her in daycare without enough investigation. Scary making life decisions while being parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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It is scary. I work part time now, it's a good balance if you cn find the right job. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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You can find a p/t job in Boston, I'm sure. We are also in a similar boat- dh is waiting to hear about a job in Newburyport & if he gets it we will move (and I will do a p/t gig). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Good luck to the 2 of you. I am glad to hear your optimistic remarks. I've never worked part-time but I have been able to get my past jobs @ good places. Will you live very close to Newburyport? Are you pregnant or do you have dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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I have a 2 1/2 yo- I work p/t now & she goes to a wonderful daycare, so finding a new one is a worry to me too. Plus she has all her buddies there. If he gets it, we will move to Newburyport- pretty close to Boston. I would probably end up working in Boston in the long run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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op - a friend of mine lives in Newburyport with her 2yo & loves it. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:58 AM Flag
[ - ] x post I hate flying. Does anyone know of a good website that rate airlines? Or, any personal recs for traveling to Denver? I think United has a major hub there--how are they holding up? TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.01.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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only options for flying to denver directly from NYC are united and frontier. United has hte usual delays but it's direct. I hear good things about frontier but only a couple of flights a day/odd times. Jetblue also flies there now but not sure if it is direct - when i recently checked JB seemed very expensive. I would stay away from american - you will have to connect in dallas or chicago and there is ALWAYS some kind of delay/cancelation. i got tix last week on united - almost $500 pp which is MUCH higher than previous years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks for the reply. I guess I just have to prepare for the worst and be surprised if it goes smoothly! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:21 AM Flag
[ - ] DH just got an offer for his dream job. I can't tell anyone yet, so I am telling UB. This is going to change our lives and oddly I'm kind of sad. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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what about it makes you sad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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i'm not really sure actually. it's just the two of us in our little house with our new baby right now and everything is so comfortable and easy. i don't want to say it's a high profile kind of job but in a way it is and we'll have to move, he'll travel more, etc. just a lot of change i guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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change can be scary even if it's good change. hang in there and see how it goes. if your dh is happy about it, be as supportive as you can even if you're nervous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I think you have to ask yourself why your DH "dreams" of a job that entails more travel that would take him away from his family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Oh please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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ita- people here will scour any post to find something negative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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np. It's a legitimate question. I was wondering the same thing. Thoughts, OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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nnp: Come on, you can imagine the scenarios. Sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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I think if it's his dream, I'm guessing it pays better, makes better use of his skills, advances him in his career & perhaps a number of those things will benefit his family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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op: yes. dd's college is paid for the minute he takes the job, our student loans paid off, he prefers the work to what he does now, the list goes on and on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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^^ and "more travel" in this case is not a lot of travel by most standards [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Big changes, even ones that are positive, can be hard & stressful. My mom told me that when my dad, post-GI, finished his degree and got a job at a local college she cried & cried. She was so comfortable with the life she had it freaked her out that they would have a different schedule, more money, etc. It worked out fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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Congrats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:18 AM Flag
[ - ] I am so fed up with Verizon One Bill. "Switch to Verizon local and long distance and combined with your Wireless, your bill will be more convenient and less expensive." OMG--what a nightmare. This is a prelude to asking for a recommendation for good local and long distance service. I have to keep the Verizon wireless. I had MCI local/long distance before. Anyone love their landline and/or long distance service? TIA. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.01.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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You're not going to want to hear this, but I love my Verizon land line service. There's just no beating the actual TELEPHONE COMPANY for telephone service. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Not really answering your Q but I recently added international calls on to our Verizon local and long distance and the total price went down! Even if you don't need to make internaional calls you might save a few $ this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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Why is it a "nightmare"? Verizon customer here and happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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I'm supposed to be paying approx. $140/mo for local, LD, and wireless. Every month it is over $200 (and we do not go over our 700 min. on cells). When I call, the landline cannot see the wireless bill. the wireless cannot see the landline bill. I have a 140 credit on wireless that landline cannot see. They're saying I owe $476! It's outrageous, frustrating and time-consuming. And it seems that I go through this EVERY month. One month they cut off my service after I had just paid my bill because there was no communication between the two companies (Verizon and Verizon Wireless). I'm getting angina just writing it down. Plus, I am recovering from a bilateral mastectomy and chemo and cannot deal with the stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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I have the Verizon "Freedom Plan" where I pay a flat $60/month for unlimited local and long distance. This includes all the extras like Caller ID, Three-Way Calling, Voicemail, etc. I have AT&T Wireless, $40/month. For the two bills combined, I have never paid more than $100 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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this is what we have too and i agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] new mom here-dh and I are wondering if taking 2 month old to see fireworks is a bad idea because of the noise. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.01.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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very bad isea. crowds, noise, heat. . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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the noise is too much - every year there is a crowd of new moms off to the side soothing their babies ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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op: thank you for your input and for not flaming me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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you have plenty of time for this...I wouldn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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I wouldn't. Might be scary for baby. And frustrating for you; if you want to nurse (or bottle feed) or change diaper, or leave, it can be difficult with crowds and such. You'll have lots of years when child will want to go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:18 AM Flag
[ - ] If Dh gets job that he's interviewing for tomorrow, we might move to Boston without me having a job first because I don't want to throw 11mo into just any daycare. Is this a hugely stupid move? We really miss Boston. Are renting now & likely will still rent for at least another year. I really want to find something PT because I feel I never see my DD. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.01.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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if you can afford it, it seems like the perfect move for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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thanks. i feel guilty because we would be leaving my parents again but they are 40min. - 1 hr. away & would be 2 hrs. away if we move. Mom hasn't been the regular babysitter she acted like she would be. DH threatens that it would be our last move for awhile because we moved closer to be near my family but are miserable with our day-to-day life now. Wkends or holidays w/ family are nice though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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