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[ - ] how does coxsackie spread? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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person to person, from unwashed hands or dirty surfaces [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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a little one in ds daycare had it but no one was infected. I hear it's quite contagious however... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I posted in another thread. Sprinklers in public parks or kiddie pools seem to be the primary vector. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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WHAT? What is the source of this?? Pools, maybe, but sprinklers? How could that be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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Here is what MayoClinic.com says about Coxsackie, aka Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Oral ingestion is the main source of coxsackievirus infection and hand-foot-and-mouth disease. The illness spreads by person-to-person contact with nose and throat discharges, saliva, fluid from blisters, or the stool of someone with the infection. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most common in children in child care settings, where diaper changing and potty training are constant, and little hands often are in and out of the mouth frequently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:15 PM Flag
[ - ] I was diagnosed with shingles this week, and between the pain and the medication I'm barely functional. Still, I've had to go nearly full out anyway to watch after ds and get to doctors, get some work done, etc. Friend (who has a ds the same age) took ds for the whole day today, and all I've done is sleep. Can't tell you how grateful I am to have a friend who would do this! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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I had this 3 months ago and sleep was the best thing for me. It's really a wake up call about getting run down and not taking care of yourself. SO take care of yourself bc sometimes no one else will mama! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Thanks. What did you do in terms of medication? How long did the rash last?It's not so easy though. I'm a single mom. The timing of this is pretty unfortunate. If ds were at school, which just ended, I know I could take sick days and get rest during the day. Also, his babysitter, who works for me three days a week, never had chicken pox, so she can't come to work until she gets the vaccine (which I suspect she has not bothered trying to do), so it's actually easier to go to work and put ds in work daycare (where at least he can run around and play with other kids, but work ain't exactly resting.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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^^^Sorry: I'ts not so easy to take care of myself.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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that's is so nice of your friend to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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OP: I agree. I couldn't figure out how I was going to make it through the day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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good luck to you. Maybe it's just that I'm getting older and I notice these thhings more, but it seems like only really old people used to get shingles, and now I know so many people suffering with shingles. Why is that ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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I'm not sure. I think I read something about the correlation with the rise of the chicken pox vaccine, although I'm not sure how that makes sense. I do know that I am grateful that my ds and my friend's ds both were vaccinated; otherwise my friend couldn't have taken him today, and I might have ended up taking care of a sick ds while going through all this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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I know it's terribly painful. My girlfriend had it affect her ears and face more than anything else and I was worried for her. I'm glad you have a friend who jumped right in. BTW, my uncle was one of the MD's who worked to create the vaccine, and he always thought it should not be given to everyone as it is today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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my friend got it at 25yr old but he had a medical issue that suppressed his immune system [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it just me or is UB finally starting to pick up again? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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i agree. a couple of weeks ago, i thought this site was doomed. now some of the humor and spunk is back, thank god. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:38 AM Flag
[ - ] is it safe for cats to eat honey? MIne is lapping up the dregs of my honey-vanilla ice cream. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Can't think what would not be safe about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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the honey in ice cream is so sterile it can't hurt anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] My friend is visiting from overseas and her ds has foot and mouth disease, she wants to visit my kids and go to an indoor jungle gym type thing, bad idea? how quick does this spread? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Very bad idea. Very contagious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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ITTTTA bad bad idea. She would have to lie to playspace in order to get in -- no way would they let a kid in with that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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It's called hand, foot, and mouth (or coxsackie), and it's very contagious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:22 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone told at ultrasounds that their baby's femur and arm bones are measuring short? what happened? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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no..do you have short ppl in your family? My ds humerus (sp?) was measuring above 95% and the Dr asked if there were any tall ppl in my family (I'm short). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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don't freak as I did -- can be perfectly normal fetus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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They never told me aything about my ultrasound, just that everything looked normal...no 95% percentile or short or anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:46 PM Flag
[ - ] dh has a job opportunity in santa barbara, ca. would you go? huge change for us. it would also be for long term. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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All our friends and family are on the east coast so it would have to be a really great job for us to consider it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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mine are here, his parents are in LA. i don't mind being away from my family though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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it's supposed to be gorgeous there, but does it have horrible LA style traffic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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it is gorgeous. traffic isn't as bad-development has been really limited [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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if it's really a great opportunity for him and offers enough $$ to live comfortably and visit back east, I would do it. santa barbara is beautiful. I would never move for LA though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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money would be good, lifestyle good too. just a big change. I hate LA but I like SB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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fabulous, fabulous. great place to live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Oh My God... go go go ! It is like heaven on earth. Great weather, great local natural organic food, ladi-back people. I am jealous and with you all the luck in the world ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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wow, thanks for the luck. i might need it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Check housing prices to make sure you can afford to live someplace you'd like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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op-yes, we can afford housing. we completely own our apt in ny, so no need for a mortgage and can get a lot for money, plus would do public in lieu of private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone recently sold, then rented? We sold our apt faster than anticpated, but still haven't found anything to buy. DH feels like renting is a waste of money. I'm just looking to get settled somewhere for dd to go to school. Any real estate or financial people have opinions? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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we sold and started renting with no intention to buy. We LOVE going back to renting and will likely never own our own place again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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op: really? how come? I like the idea of moving in somewhere and not having to renovate, but long term, we'd want to make a place where we can do what we want. I'm thinking we'll rent for a year. Where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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brooklyn. we just moved from manhattan and compared to selling/buying it was so easy. and we'll move to a bigger apt in about 2 years. Since we have young kids our needs are quickly changing so it's easier for us to move than renovate and change our own place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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oh and ps: we thought we'd found a great school in manhattan but it turned out to be terrible for our dd. so glad we were able to easily move to another zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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we thought we would have to do this because of work being done on new place-we actually approached our buyer about renting for 6 mos, which he agreed to. may be an option for you to consider [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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op: our buyers are so anxious to get in. no way would they agree to this. but we actually need to be in our new neighborhood for school anyway. I feel like we need to be very smart about investing the money we make from sale so it actually earns while we're renting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Eh, no one is making any money now - interest is rock bottom everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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It could be that renting will be better for you if the market continues to go south. You can bide your time and really look around (even to the level of the streets you want) then go in for the purchase. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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is nyc market going south? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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as long as the dollar is low vs other curious, manhattan re will hold its value within a range. problem is that wall street is a significant contributor to wealth in nyc, and wall street bonuses are going to be negatively impacted this year. rent for a year and buy next year. see the nytimes article in the real estate section this weekend about all the perks for luxury renters.. you can negotiate A LOT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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^weird.. i meant to type vs other currencies... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:20 PM Flag
[ - ] I have finally, I think, come to peace with the fact that I will have 3 kids in 3 different schools this fall -- none of whom are old enough to travel alone yet. And no bus service for any of them. I'm going to assume, as I always do, that everything will just kind of work out. I won't be Super Mom at any 1 of the schools, but hopefully I'll be Involved Mom at all 3. Yikes! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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How are you actually going to pick up/drop off on tiem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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still working on those little details. LOL. DH can drop one off, I drop the other. #3 is going in the afternoon so he's easy. But then all three have to be picked up within 15 minutes of each other so it's looking like carpooling/walk-pooling/creative thinking, an afterschool program on alternating days for the older 2, and a babysitter will have to work somehow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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Good for you. It will work out with a bit of creativity and help from backups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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if you have the list of families from new schools over the summer, arrange some playdates and see about doing sitting exchange-we did this last year, and dc made some great friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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you have a great attitude. good for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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great friend did it for a few years and was saved by a HUGE color coded calender to schedule everything. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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wow, I had two in two different schools this year and a baby too. It nearly killed me (and I'm a sahm with FT help). I felt like all I did was commute around the city all day long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:51 PM Flag
[ - ] WHAT DO YOU CLEAN SBS TOYS WITH? PLASTIC AND PLUSH--THEY ALL GO IN HIS MOUTH AND ITS FREAKING ME OUT 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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didnt mean to shout ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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what are sbs toys? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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sorry--meant db's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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oh, I've never washed any of his toys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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i wash plastic with dishsoap and plush with tide free, but i don't let him play with the plush ones if he's a chewer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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why is it freaking you out? are you a germophobe? neurotic? of course everything goes in the kid's mouth. who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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its gross when a toy falls on the street or on the floor in a store and my db puts it in his mouth after. dont think thats neurotic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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when I wash toys, which is pretty rare, I use vinegar and water or just plain water. plush, I guess you can throw in dryer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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i put plastic toys in the dishwasher once every two weeks or so and I threw plush toys int he washing machine. If they didn't survive, they weren't man enough to make it in our home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] I was at the playground the other day and 13mo db was up on the little structure and was ready to go down the slide, I could reach his legs and arms but not when he stands up, anyway this little 23mo boy turns around, scratches db's face twice and then his his head, I was saying no don't do that, mom was nowhere in sight, db started crying because his scratches on his nose and lip where bleeding, and ppl gather around. His mom shows up after a bit and says I knew it had to be mine. Wtf!!If you know you have a monster watch him closely, imo. vent over 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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did she apologize? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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np: wtf? why should the mom have apologized? shit happens on the playground. OP's kid will do something similar when he's older. Shit happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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are you serious? your child makes another child bleed and you think no apology is necessary? that's disturbing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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op, ita plus the mom knows he does this because she knew it was her dc that did this before anyone said anything even though she wasn't looking, she said he does it all the time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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ITA. It's a shame this happened to OP's kid, but the scratching kid is not a monster...he's a toddler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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or: of course he's not a monster, but the mom should still apologize if her kid hurts another child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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Sure, but sometimes the apologies get lost in the hysteria and embarrassment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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too young to require an apology [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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omg you sound like you have a kid like this. Yes she should have said she's sorry that her son did this to this little boy. You ppl think it's ok for kids to hurt each other? Crazy..will it happen? yes but doesn't make it ok because of their age. They learn behavior and if you allow your dc to hit, scratch and bite that's exactly what they will do. I don't understand some of you out there. You must be the type to say boys will be boys. When do you stop making excuses for them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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sort of [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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Terrible situation. I have 2 DCs--one 30 months and one 11 months. Sometimes the 30 mo gets a little away from me--it happens. If I knew he was prone to this sort of thing, I'd try to keep a closer eye on him--or not go to the playground--but it happens. And, btw, a 23 mo who scratches is not a monster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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first of all i was saying "no don't do that" and second of all he hit his head when db tries to get away and lastly the mom is always chatting away on the other side, now i've noticed while her dc terrorizes other dcs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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Still. There but for the grace of God. One day your DB will do something just as terrible and the "victim's" mother will post about you here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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if my dc will be a scratcher a biter or any other unwanted thing as a toddler i will watch him closley and not chat away on the other side of the yard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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Print this out and put it somewhere you can find it when you take your eyes off your 23 mo for a second and he bites, pushes, or trips another child. He will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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this mom is at the park every day and the same thing goes on, now I'm just careful to stay away from her ds since she does the same thing every time, yesterday it was someone else's dc that got pushed off the stairs by her ds in front of my eyes, get my flow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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oh my god! a 23 mo didn't listen to you when you said "don't do that"??? You're right!!! He's a MONSTER!!! Seriously, you need to chill out. a 2 year old is not developmentally at a point where he understands [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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op, my point is that if you know your db has that bad habit watch him please while he's around other dbs, that all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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what did your kid do to deserve it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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nothing at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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you are lying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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both dcs where doing their own thing, geez..until then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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She probably just knows her ds gets into trouble. He's not even 2 yet; he's not a monster. On the other hand, she should have apologized. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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I had that "other" child for a while. My DS was just a big boy who couldn't control his impulses and I was always the mom saying I am so sorry. I know you're upset for your DC, but if she's like I was, it's mortifying for her. Mine grew out of it, but it was tough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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I'm not sure every mom is mortified. I have often wondered if "some" moms allow their kids extra space to exercise their alpha tendencies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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NP: I knew this mom who KNEW her son bit without provocation. She didn't follow him around, and when he bit, didn't even go over to admonish him, check the victim, or anything. She just sat there while the victim's caregiver looked for her. Needless to say, I gave this mom and her son WIDE berth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Did you stop drinking Diet drinks when you were pregnant? I am craving a Diet Coke in the worst way! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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Have one. It's fine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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yes. Try mixing a little regular coke with some seltzer. It's similar, but not quite as bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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i just have a diet coke every other day. my ob just said to keep it in moderation, like everything else... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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in the beginning yes, after about 4 months I started having coffee in the am and every once in a while a Diet coke or Sprite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] What sort of shoe can i get for my 13mo ds? He uses robeez but his feet get really hot nowadays, no stride rite nearby.i don't know if those robeez sandals are a good idea since his feet get sweaty fast and he has been walking for about 3wks or so.Tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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we've always gotten teva sandals for my kids during the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Stride Rite sandals--just go to a kids' shoe store and explain you're looking for summer shoes for a new walker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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also try See Kai Run..they also have a website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:22 AM Flag
[ - ] Need some book rec's - nothing too intense...thx! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore was a fun read. What kinds of books do you like, though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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