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[ - ] Feel terrible but lose patience easily w 4 yo. It must be hard on him with 1 yo beginning to walk , etc but it's so hard to get him to listen. Find myself raising my voice to put on shoes, hold hand, cross street, etc. He's in nursery and tests well (he's fine) it's just that he's four and a daydreamer. There's a lot of whining these days too. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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ditto ditto and ditto with my 4yo dd and 1yo. really hard to keep my patience with her. (no advice, just commiseration) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Be sure to catch him listening and praise. My 3 yo does the same thing. Unfortunately I had told him too often the he was not listening to the point he that he saw himself as a "bad listener". I've had to rethink the way I phrase things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Good point. very "how to talk so your kids will" I'm conscious about pointed praise for cooperating, didn't think about listening. Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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Same here. DD will turn 5 next week-4 was a whiny, infuriating age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Thanks ladies, I feel less monstrous. I stopped off at "CRUMBS" during lunch and bought some overpriced cupcakes for him. He really is a sweetie, just always driving an imaginary racecar or something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:16 AM Flag
[ - ] I will not be having sex except on the day I ovulate because I am doing the Shettles method for a boy. Is having sex just the one time on the day you ovulate too late? How long does the egg live and will the sperm get to it in time? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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egg lives for 24 hours, but it gets fertilized the easiest if it happens right as it is released. I think that it can take about 6-12 hours for sperm to reach peak concentration in the tubes. This method is not a great way to get pregnant quickly at all... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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OP: I am not in any hurry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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actually an egg can live up to 24 hours but it may not. If you are trying for a boy you can also have sex in the 24 hours before you ovulate. Sperm live for a while but the male sperm usually die off quicker - but they are fast swimmers. Use an OPK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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That's why I am trying to time sex as close to ovulation as possible. The male sperm die so quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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with an opk, you need to have sex as soon as the positive, not that night or you are much more at risk of missing it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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wait - what? How do you do this? Can it be done for a girl too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:32 AM Flag
[ - ] For various reasons, bf'ing my ds didn't work out and I only did it for a month. I'd like to give it a shot for #2 -- but if I end up bf'ing #2 for several months, should I feel guilty that db #1 didn't get that? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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No - kids are different, circumstances change. You do the best you can for each one that doesn't mean the exact same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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no. there will be a million other things to feel guilty about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Thanks, good point! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Same happened to me #1 got bf for 3 mos, still bf'ding #2. #2 is a different kid, much more high maintenance. #1 was born during a very stressful time during some strange family circumstances. It's OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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no guilt -- # 2 is not going to be an only child either, which #1 got to do for a while -- they are different kids... you are a different person now -- just love them and give them what you can according to their needs, and it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] what kind of ID do public schools want as proof of address? driver's license ok? or do they want a utility bill? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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It used to be that each school "made up their own rules". But, the DOE took control. I believe there is a list on the DOE website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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I know you need a con ed bill. You may need a lease or mortgage statement and a DL will NOT do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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utility bill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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2 pieces of proof are required this year, for eg. utility bill and mortage/maint bill etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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Must be utility bill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Drivers license is not OK. Utility bill (electric, gas, or water--no phone, credit card, etc.). Or signed lease PLUS pre-printed tax document, pay stub, or government-issued social security/unemployment check. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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we needed 2 proof of id items, con-ed bill and one other bill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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ps 24 in riverdale. i believe we did. funny how april seems like a million years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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PS 150 was like that, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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On 6/17/08 the DOE changed it rules to 2 pieces of proof. We took Con Ed and copy of lease. CC bill, phone bill, DL will not work as 1 of the 2 piece. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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from op: i have our utility bill, but have most mail sent to me c/o my work address (credit card bills, etc. since I get packages there and some places want billing + shipping address to match). are you sure that i need two proofs of address? i'm not seeing this on the DOE website, but maybe i'm missing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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^^ lease is in my friend's name, btw. we sublet from her, but utility bill in both our names. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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you are going to have a hard time if it is a popular school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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just write up a lease for the sublet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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np, what is your zoned school - lets start there. Maybe someone here has already registered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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dc got into a district 1 lottery school. met them yesterday for K orientation, and they mentioned coming back next week w/ utility bill, and didn't say anything about 2 proofs of address. (will call them tomorrow and make sure i guess) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Yes, call and make sure and be armed with everything you have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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You only need one if one is Con Ed or water bill. You need two if one is NOT Con Ed or water bill. The DOE does not consider phone bills definite for proving residence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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As of last week, the DOE now requires 2 different proofs of address (at least they did when we registered at G&T earlier this week). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Lower Lab registered us with just a utility bill (just this week). But that may be possible because it is not a zoned school and my kid was on the admissions list already. Who knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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utility bill or a letter from your management office (in case your utilities are billed through your rental/maintenance bill) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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We used our maintenance bill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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driver's license is not ok. if you don't have a utility bill, you will be asked for more than two forms of ID. i had to bring mortgage statement, maintenance bill, pay stub and tax return. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Where can I get balloons for a kid's party in midtown west NYC? thanks! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Kmart? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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OP: I want them already blown up if possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Then Kmart won't do. Sorry. Only can think of party city on 14th? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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call Ballon BOuquets NYC and have them delivered ....or Ballons to Go. Both are great. But better if you are getting mroe than a dozen or so. They both have websites, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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W57th between 9th and 8th there is one of those candy/yogurt shops. South side of street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:55 AM Flag
[ - ] If I wait until the day I ovulate to have sex, is it too late to conceive? I heard that you get pregnant from pre-ovul. sex? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Sperm can live inside you for several days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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they also need time to travel to the egg... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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yes, it is too late like 95% of the time. It's not impossible, but your odds aren't nearly as good... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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This is if you are temping, so you you aren't having sex until after you know the egg has been released. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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OP: I am doing bbts and opks as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Sperm can live in your body several day before ovulation but you can absolutely get pregnant on the day you ovulate if you are TTC you should keep on having sex until you are sure you have ovulated (regularly checking your BBT can let you know for sure) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Talk to your ob and read taking charge of your fertility. My OB said that the best time to have sex is 1 or 2 days before you ovulate, the day before being best, and that many women who think that they are having problems ttc are really just continuously missing the window, because they aren't having sex until the opk tells them to. The best way to get pregnant is to have sex every day or every other day after your period stops until a day after you ovulate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Thanks for the reply! I want to ttc for a boy so, that is why I was waiting so close to ovulation. I already have 2 sweet dds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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good luck with that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] how much does your 21month old weigh? mine is 30 lbs 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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about 25 lbs (24.6 at her last ped appt, on 5/7) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:01 AM Flag
[ - ] SAHMs who have hired someone to watch baby one day/week: What benefits do you provide? I want to be fair, but also want to keep expenses from spiraling out of control. I plan on paying $15/hr, but not sure whether I should pay for days I don't have the person work (because I'm on vacation, etc.); what about paid vacation for them, paid sick days, etc?) Thank you!!! First time mom... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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We had a full time nanny but I think the most important is to agree in advance, and I think the usual is to give 2 weeks (so in your case: 2 days) of paid vacation, one of her choosing one of your choosing. Other times if you are away and giving her time off you can try to arrange for another day to work instead (discuss it when you hire), but otherwise you have to pay. Not sure about sick days.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:01 AM Flag
[ - ] Any reccomendation for a double stroller that is good for the city? I have a 2.5 year old and another one on the way in a few months. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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i've been considering the phil and ted's vibe for same situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Just enrolled my 18 mo in daycare 2 days a week. i am worried that it won't be enough days to be for her to adjust well. Any opinions? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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I think that kids will adjust to their circumstances. Would you rather put them in daycare when you don't have to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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in my dd's daycare there are some kids of sahms that are there a couple of days a week, and they seem very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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my ds had it very tough when it was 2 days a week, but in retrospect it also wasnt a great place. But I think more often for a couple of hours may be easier for him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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^^^ but she will definitely adjust eventually whatever the situation is... maybe you can send her more often just for the first couple of weeks to get used to the place? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Bowen Matthew Holmes, what do you think of the name? My husband loves the name Bo- I thought this was a happy medium between our styles. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Bowen? Really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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His nickname will be BoHo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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ha! that's what i keep on saying, i keep i'm convincing myself that it's not laughable! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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meant to say "think i'm convincing myself" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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Its a fine name, fine compromise and bo/ho doesn't bother me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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