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[ - ] High chair / feeding suggestions? DS is 7 mos. been feeding him in bumbo for now. really need to get something, but don't want some big plastic ugly thing. apt is small, and we only have 2 dining chairs. do we buy another chair and get a booster thing (ie. FP spacesaver), or should we get a high chair. was thinking about the svan bc its small? not sure about stokke bc it doesn't have a tray. any thoughts?? thanks so much? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.26.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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i like the stokke or just get one that goes onto a chair though the chair gets pretty yucky. at least with the stokke, you can use for longer. i do think it has an attachment tray-i could be wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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op: the stokke def does not have a tray. that is why im not sure i want that now. stokke seems much better for when DS is much older. i think you need the tray for now so he can pick up finger food. i know you can probably just put food on the table, but we have a tablecloth and i think it would be really messy, and would be better off with a tray we can stick in the dishwasher. but im a 1st time mom, so what the hell do i know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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fwiw, we got an oilcloth table cloth, which is easily wipable. yes, I feel like my grandma in the 50's but whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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i just got the ikea $25 highchair and it's basic but does the trick. if you only have 2 dining chairs, i wouldn't give one up to to a booster seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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Ikea has a terrific high chair for like $22 bucks, white, all plastic easy to clean and comes apart for travel. trust me you do not want something with padded cushions and all that crap that you have to scrub forever and gets all crusty and gross. check it out online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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op: i totally agree about ease of clean. and i am concerned about the svan for that reason. i saw the ikea one online. the footprint seems kinda big, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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poster above: it's not a big footprint, when compared to other highchairs. but if you are really pressed for space, perhaps consider the Chicco hook on chair which attaches w/ vices to the side of the table. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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have you seen the inglesina club chair. i think it looks a lot like the ikea one. i just thought maybe the 4 legs seemed kinda wide, almost as big as one of those mamma jamma plastic ones. but i have not seen the ikea one in person. the ikea one also has a tray, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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yes. annoyingly though, it's a separate purchase from the chair. the chair is $20 and the tray is $5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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can you use the me too clip on seat? that's what we use but can only do it b/c we have a granite counter we eat at and it clips to that. db much prefers that to the big plastic high chair we had. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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the problem with the clip on is the same as the stokke. our dining room table must have a tablecloth on it, and i feel like it would be a huge pain to clean up any mess on the table. was thinking that a tray would be a lot easier. but maybe im wrong here? i thought the svan seemed like a decent solution, except for the price. i wasnt sure if ppl are happy with the svan. i would love to do just a cheapo booster w/tray, but we only have 2 chairs. and if buy a 3rd chair, might as well buy something geared to the baby, like a high chair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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stokke can have tray. its sold seperately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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oopes youre right no tray, but a plastic piece that holds them in. id keep using the bumbo and get the stokke. he'll use it pushed up to the table soon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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my son can get out of the stokke so I bought another fisher price plastic one that attaches to your own chair. It is what I should have bought from the beginning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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he was thrashing our dining room table fyi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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I have the nano highchair. You can find it on ebay. It was about $100, modern, well made, small footprint, folds flat to get out of the way when you don't need it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:56 PM Flag
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dont get the svan - it doesnt hold up wood looked like crap quickly and ds has been able to pull the tray of since he was about 6 mos. it is a great space saver and looks cool though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:59 PM Flag
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we actually really like the svan--have used it for more than two years and it's in great shape and not hard to clean. we stick the cushion in the washing machine occasionally, and just wipe down the wood. i think it's great and we just started using it with our 2nd dc--i like that we can keep it in the dining room when we want, without it looking awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:27 AM Flag
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claire forlani/natalie portman and dylan mcdermott/paul rudd [ Reply | More
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[ - ] If you were to move to a smaller/mellower/mid-size city, which would you choose? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Charlottesville, VA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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Philly - went to school there - great housing stock, arts, restos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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and tons of crime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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North of San Diego [ Reply | More
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columbus, OH [ Reply | More
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Cary, NC [ Reply | More
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pasadena, ca [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Making a CD as party favors for my 3yr old boy's b-day party. Suggestions for songs to include that could be enjoyed by adults and kids alike? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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that is such a good idea! I would get a music for aardvarks cd and burn some songs from there or Dan Zanes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Suze Shelton, Dane Zanes, Justin Rhymer, Michael Leyden, oh, and there is a CD that the Park Slope Parents Group did a while back that has a ton of NYC songs on it with all different artisits, I don't know how you get it though, I guess check their website. It's cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Build me up Buttercup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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almost anything by Justin Roberts (Meltdown, My Brother Did it, etc -- I think he has a song called It's Your Birthday too). Also "Birthday" by the Beatles! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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they might be giants, barenaked ladies, the beatles, the supremes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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Anything by Elizabeth Mitchell, esp. "You Are My Flower". Love love love her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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will you be reporting the royalties? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] UWS moms - I need a new Gyn or GP - who do you love? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.26.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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I love Dr. Michael Weichowsky, CPW and 86th Street, GP. Went to him for 10 years and just thought he was great and compassionate and listened to any concern I had. I wondered how he ever made a buck because he took so much time explaining things! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone deliver at St. Lukes Roosevelt (59th and 10th) NYC? And use Dr. Oliveras or the practice with, Dr. Rhee, Dr.Datta, Dr. Bradley? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.26.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Delivered there but with a different practice (Christopher, Hedley, Henry) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Me too delivered with Dr. Henry! Love him! and he is so cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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OP: Thank God my OB is a woman. I'd have a problem if he was cute, and I'd require myself to take better care down there! I never had a male OB/GYN. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Really? That's what you'd be thinking about at your ob appointments? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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STFU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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hey - uncalled for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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when someone posts a stupid flame as in "is that all you care about" yes, a "STFU" is called for. If you want to give a petty little dig then you're gonna get one back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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Go comb your 70's bush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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He is adorable. I actually didnt have a problem with it at all. I dont think he had any interest in me. But when I did give birth I look like hell so I did feel a lil strange. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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Does anyone look good during child birth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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delivered there 2x (2002 and 2006). good exp both times. used westcare (langer, clarke, lurie, browne-clarke delivered both my kids) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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and you found the hospital ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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I delivered there and loved the nurses -- they're the ones who actually do the care. They were swell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:31 PM Flag
[ - ] How much do you pay your nanny, what are her hours and how many/ages of kids? My nanny is claiming that she is underpaid even though I gave her a huge raise and she's been with us less than a year.. 37 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.26.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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$550 for 50 hours with an 8 mo, but we give her a lot of days off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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$12 hr. three hours M-F [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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How much do you pay her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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you start. how much do you pay your nanny, how many/ages of kids and what are her hours. let the ladies of UB decide if your nanny is right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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I pay $500/week for 2 kids, a one year old and a two year old, but I am in the burbs. In the city I paid $550 for one child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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what burb? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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and how many hours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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50 hours/week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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that is on the cheap side, $10/hr is on the low end especially for two little kids - I pay $600 for 2 kids with less than 40 hours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Way cheap for 2 kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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LI [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Why don't you way in and we'll advise you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Way in?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Oops, weigh in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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OP: I am in the burbs and pay $500/week plus transportation for 2 kids a one year old and a 2 year old. When I was in the city I had a different nanny and paid $550/week for one child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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what does the nanny want you to pay her? how many hours does she work? what are her responsibilities? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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$700 a week for 50 hours (and usual benefits). One db and light housekeeping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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sounds like it's time to start interviewing new nannies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Why? I love our nanny and she is excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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what are "usual benefits"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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2 weeks of paid vacation, 5 paid sick days, all federal holidays with pay, and pay for whatever time we are on vacation and she is not working. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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bless your heart for treating your nanny right. for the person who takes care of my child, i'll pay thru the nose! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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you are totally a nanny!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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funny - not only am i not a nanny, i'm a stay-at-home mom with two kids and another on the way. i just feel like if i did need to turn my kids over to someone on a regular basis, i'd want them to be the best they could be, and would be happy to pay well for that. (i don't get people - who can afford otherwise - who skimp on childcare. what better to spend your money on! again, that's for people who can afford to pay a nice wage.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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why do you comment on nanny salaries if you dont have one? its like giving advice on NY schools when your kids dont go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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sounds like you have some resentment towards women who "turn their kids over to someone".... my nanny is part of our family despite what we pay her. You have no clue about the this subject. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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i think both above comments are very fair - i do not know from whence i speak. i am thinking of hiring a nanny when the third baby comes, so the issue has been on my mind lately. and i know i'll pay as much as it costs for a really great, engaged, loving, smart nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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$575 for 55 hours per week, one child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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$1100 a week on the books . plus medical insurance. plus 5 weeks paid vacation. 2 children are in school full time during year. she's been with us 5 years and is incredible. both parents work full time. for example, she planned our last vacation.. booked the hotel, rental car, air tix, restaurant reservations, entertainment etc, handed us the itinerary.... we are lucky but all three of us (nanny, husband and i) work hard at making this a harmonious relationship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Sounds like a personal assistant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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started as pure nanny as youngest child was a toddler. i didn't ask her to plan the vaca.. she took it upon herself (also it meant she got a paid week off if we went away)... her role has changed as the children went to school full time. issue is that we both work full time and we have to keep her full time or we'd lose her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Sounds like you have a nanny/personal assistant. You are lucky, I can't even get mine to clean the high chair and take the stroller in when it rains. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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good for you - sounds great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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it's great but we do have our ups and downs. i make an effort to show appreciation and thank her regularly. it does bum us out that she is so expensive but for the sake of the children we don't want to change nannies. she loves them and vice versa. plus we've had overpaid bad nannies and that's a nightmare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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$465 for 2 kids (one is in school) and about 30 hours a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] For those who BTDT, give me clues that indicate your husband is having an affair? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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you wake up in the middle of the night and he is gone. in the a.m. says he went for a walk. paranoid, not interested in sex, long hours and weekends at the office, secretive and defensive, angry in general. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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working late, looking better, new haircut, finally goes to the dentist, whitens teeth, uses mouthwash more, buys new underwear, loses weight, starts running, buys new jeans, works late, gets text mesages when you didn't even know he knew how to text, looks happy, goes away alone, never wants to have sex with you. Won't show you his phone. Starts getting his bill online. [ Reply | More
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you are spot on with this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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that's what happens when you ask the girlfriend [ Reply | More
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ugh, are you kidding. i am sorry....are they still together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Usually if you are suspicious there is a good chance he is, unless you just think your a paranoid person in general. What makes YOU think he might be cheating. [ Reply | More
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moves out and won't give you his addrress, but keeps paying all the bills. [ Reply | More
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that is awful! do you have dcs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Does it matter? People do this with or without kids, it makes no difference. Most people ignore their marriage for so long it's bound to happen. Chances are if you are not sleeping with your spouse he or she is probaly getting it somewhere. And if you are a mother, usually you get all the love and attention from your kids and don't care if you ever have sex again. Just my observation. [ Reply | More
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ITA [ Reply | More
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If you think he is, he most likely is, sorry, but you'll get through it and find happiness again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Need to start WAH to gain some of my independance back, what can I do? I have a BA in Psych, MS in HR but dont mind if I dont use it right now. Real suggestions please... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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In my opinion there aren't really any good jobs that will hire you to work at home if you haven't been working--it's something where usually you have to establish yourself in a job and then transition either to working from home part time or to being independent/freelance. [ Reply | More
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MS in HR? I bet you could be a recruiter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Yes, I did think along those lines thanks. Have you any idea where to start? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Pharmaceutical Sales? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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it's not my line of work really - I would just start calling some of the recruiter agencies and do some informational interviews [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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The FBI is hiring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you carry water when you run in the Summer. And if so, how do you carry it? Btw the iPod, my key, a few dollars I have nowhere else to tuck essentials. (Obviously, new to running this Summer.) 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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They make belts that will hold your ipod, keys, ID, and water bottles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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I carry it in my hand. [ Reply | More
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You are going to run out of hands! Between the ipod, a water bottle, your keys, etc! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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You shouldn't be holding your iPod. Get a shuffle or an armband. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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there is a small backpack that holds water with a straw you attached to your hat. try paragon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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my ipod hooks on my shorts, my keys in an inside pocket and water bottle which is done half way through in hand. I personally don't like the belt around my waist, it bothers me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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oh, and a sweaty ten/twenty dollar bill! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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I stop at a water fountain or i buy one from a vendor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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or you training for a marathon or something? running 5 miles or so doesn't require you to carry water..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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In the summer you do need water, but if you run in any park there are bound to be water fountains. That's what I do anyway, and many other people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:36 PM Flag
[ - ] need to get a new phone, currently have Palm Treo. What would you get? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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wait for the new iPhone - love love love my first gen one [ Reply | More
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I love my Blackberry Curve [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:03 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a 4 m/o and I'm still so tired. He bf at least 2 times per night. When does it get better? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.26.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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I have a 6 mo and actually fell asleep at work today. Humiliating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Soon - dd slept through night at 5 mo but we had to sleep train - best thing we did (but btw I fell asleep at a romantic dinner w dh a month ago) [ Reply | More
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I have a 2wo and I am not even tired anymore, I'm out the other side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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you know they will actually wake up next week right ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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I know! That's what I'm afraid of! Right now it's not that bad but I'm already exhausted just because I keep waking up to make sure he's still breathing (yes I know, but he's my first!) [ Reply | More
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^^also the time I'm awake seems to be so much more intense because I'm taking care of a baby, and that makes you hyperfocused, you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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btdt - mine is 8 mo and I wake at least once a night to make sure she's still breathing - my sleep is ruined forever, but totally worth it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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are you using formula? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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My 3 month old is torturing me. Unlike my first dd, this one generally wakes 2-3 times per night. its horrible, but much beter than the every 2 hours she was going the first month.. [ Reply | More
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By the way, do you let him s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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quirm a bit before feeinding him? he may just be cooing and not need to nurse.. works with mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Brooklyn moms -- what are some neighborhoods with good public schools and how much would it cost to get a 3 bedroom apartment? We're trying to figure out housing options .... Thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights. I live in Bay Ridge but here the schcolls aren't great. Oh, and in Manhattan Beach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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And cobble hill. we have a 3 br for $3000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Yes, of course, Cobble Hill, that's probably the best one, i always group that in with Carrol Gardens! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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Oh, andI have a three bedroom in Bay Ridge for $1350. But not likely to find now...and it's no Park Slope! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:02 PM Flag
[ - ] DC has no interest at 3 years, 3 months in potty training. Will sit there and then get up. Any ideas on how I can get DC to start being interested. This is crazy. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Do you have DC in underwear? My method is to go cold turkey, load 'em up with liquids, and keep bringing them to the toilet. They will get uncomfortable in wet underwear and will "get it" sooner rather than later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Oh, I feel your pain. I just dreaded the whole potty training thing. Having trained two dc now I will tell you now is the time for your child. Boy or girl? Just start in the am with putting them on the potty and continue thru the day. FWIW we went to underpants and only did pull ups at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Sit them on the toilet every hour and make them sit there for 10 minutes or until they do something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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whoa. that's a little harsh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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I think talking about it with kids really helps, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Go naked. Give them lots of liquids. Go to the potty every half hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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schedule a few playdates with a friend who is potty trained, or an older friend (like 1 or 2 years older) and let DC watch the bathroom biz. peer pressure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone rec. a pediatric allergist? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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we used dr ingrid rosner. we liked her. my son did not end up having serious allergies. i have an acquaintance whose child has life threatening food allergies and she did NOT like dr rosner at all. unfortunately i don't know who her pediatric allergist is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] If you were getting major FA from TT private, but come into inheritance of $1MM (no 401k to speak of, HHI was too low to save for retirement), would you pull dc out of school and send dc to public and move to a better gen ed zone since you can afford to buy an apt there? Or keep dc at TT and pay full tuition? What would you do? 45 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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I would keep my child in TT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Same here. But I don't think you'd lose all your FA since the money is considered an asset rather than income after the first year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Assets are weighted more heavily than income in FA calculations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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This makes me think about a child i know who gets FA even though there parents who live together pretend they don't have money. I think owning a house in the hamptons and an apartment on the UWS is enough not to get FA for one kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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will the school find out about the inheritance on fin aid forms and thus cut off all your FA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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np: I would hope so! I can't imagine that schools give FA to parents who have money, but would rather not spend it on their child's education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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I wouldn't buy/move unless I could comfortably afford the new apartment AND save a significant portion of the inheritance for retirement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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You get to keep the FA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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No, I mean I assume no. Why would they give us FA? Even if we buy an apt with this money, won't they ask us to take a home equity loan out to finance tuition? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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I would move to a better public school district hands down! save for college and retirement don't waste it on private school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Thing is if I move to a good zone (like PS87 or 199 or equivalent), I spend all my money on housing that I can't save for retirement or college, either. Housing is cheap where I am but public school is really bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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So rent in a good district, save for retirement, or get a second job to save for retirement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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i would personally buy the apartment in the good zone - 1mil would at least get you a 1300 sq ft apt in a post war building on the UES and into some good schools - can you finance any of it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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But if they buy the apartment, they still won't have any savings or a retirement plan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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do you currently rent or own? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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maybe they could work harder? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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LOL, you mean take a 2nd job? We are already working like dogs, though not paid much for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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you may want to consider a different line of work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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np. No problem. And then you can homeschool because all the teachers at your dc's school changed careers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Where are there teachers who don't have 403(b) plans or pension plans with employer contributions/financing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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lol! sound like you think you deserve a free ride because of all your backbreaking labor for our dcs. give me a break. you obviously come from a family with resources, and have chosen a low income life because you likely never thought you'd have to live on a low salary...or didn't think it mattered because you knew you stood to inherit $$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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You couldn't possibly be any more off base. And I don't see anyone here asking for a free ride, but I do get sick of the attitude that says screw people who don't make a lot of money, they should just work harder or get a different job. The fact is, if everyone had that attitude we'd all be screwed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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well, I work hard too, and don't see myself inheriting a million bucks anytime soon. your kids get tt education for very little I assume, and now someone hands you a million. we are supposed to feel bad for you? btw, you won't need to save for retirement if you invest that $$, and keep on doing what you are doing currently...oh yeah, I forgot. they won't let you stay at tt without paying given all the $$ you now have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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I think you're confused. I'm a NP - see up there where I wrote np? I haven't inherited a million dollars and don't expect to either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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np: Do you want to be working like dogs when you are 80? If not, you have to make saving for retirement a priority. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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but at least the apartment is an asset they can sell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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It's not a liquid asset though. Depending on the credit market at the time they need the cash, they may not be able to borrow against their home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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they will not have that if they spend the $$ on tuition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Tuition is not going to be $1MM. Only one dc. $30k/yr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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I thought the whole purpose of moving was that they would go into a better public school district and NOT pay tuition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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if they don't move and spend $$ on tuition it can be used for retirement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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did you try G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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here's an idea. housing prices are going to drop so keep dc in tt private next year and look around and find a good deal in a good public zone and then make the move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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How about keeping $1MM in the liquid portfolio, draw 3% for tuition, continue to rent in the cheap nabe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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that's what I was going to suggest...and if the money is well invested, there should be no need to touch principal, annually. Each year, "transfer" as much as possible into 401K for tax purposes (buy paying yourself the differential in salary) and fund college 529 account through NY Saves (10K) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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the $$ may never compound this way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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How will it not? Using 401 K and NY College saves offer even futher tax advantages than just a regular account. The individual savings accounts (ie the non college and 401 K) may not appear to compound, but the total sure will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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LOL - unless its "well-invested" this year. Name an investment this year that's increased, apart from an oil patch somewhere? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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she would have made tuition if she was in munis [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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what is your current overhead (rent) and how much FA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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current rent:2k. Rent in good gen ed zone for a much smaller 2BR apt would be $5k. 80% FA right now. Difference in rent from here and good zone is $3k/month which pays for tuition. So, doesn't make sense to rent in a good zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Isn't it amazing how the cost of rent in good zones is at least equal to private school tuition? Worse when buying a home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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I guess it's the market in action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I would keep my child in the private school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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So, the school believed in your DC and made a commitment to that child when you had no money, and then you pull the kid out rather than pay for what you were happy to take? Feels wrong to me, and I was on FA in my time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Need vacation idea for 2yo and 8mo family. Want beach on pacific coast, family resort. Go. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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there's a great place right on the water in Santa Monica, but sorry I've forgotten the name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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shutters or lowes, both right on the beach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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la jolla shores, but it might be sold out for this summer. montage in laguna. hotel del coronado in san diego. these are all right on the beach but very pricey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] What's some good running music? I am bored with my iPod. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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I'm so outdated I'm still listening to Madonna, Emimem, Rage Against the Machine and Britney Spears, it's gay I know. But I need new music to, oh, and I need to start working out as soon as the baby is out.Which means I hope you get some good song suggestions so I can download some new stuff too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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OP: No one else has chimed in yet! I am ashamed to admit, I actually have listened to DD's HS Musical soundtracks sometimes (they are on my iPod for car rides). It's lame but I find the songs are so catchy and energetic! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Santogold, M.I.A., new Coldplay, American Idiot by Green Day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Go to inthegym.net they have alot of playlists and some of them are free through zshare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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whose playlists are they?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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some are fitness trainers, celebrities, and DJ's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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iTunes has some really good running & workout playlists in their essentials section [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Really? I am there now. I will check/. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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OP: Expensive!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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