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[ - ] Does anyone nap when they need one? One hour or so in the afternoon. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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Yup. I WAH, so i count that as my lunch break, since I eat at my desk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Lol. I'm a wohm with two kids. I don't nap -- or do much else -- when I "need" to. hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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If you sah I would think it would be when your dcs nap if they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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ditto. i nap maybe 2x/year, on the weekend or vacation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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Sure do. "Rest my eyes" for 10-15 minutes most days. WAHM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Is it just me, or does that waterfall thing look really bad? I mean, from the photos it looks like ugly scaffolding, which we see everywhere in NYC already, with water pouring over it. BFD. I'm not highly artistic so maybe I'm missing something... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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I thought the "Gates" looked stupid in the renderings. Then I went on a snowy day and oh my god! I loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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Some of the photos are better than others - I saw some that are beautiful - from the right angle, it looks like water is falling from nowhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] My next door neighbor has two large plants on the fire escape, this doesn't bother me but yesterday she scared me to death. No one walks around on our fire escape, I'm sitting in the living room and she moved one large plant to the next floor down. Is this normal? Midtown pre-war bldg. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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It should bother you. What happens when there's a fire and you can't get down the fire escape because the plant got knocked over or something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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OP -- I thought about that and the fact she's moved these large plants to other floors on the escape. Should I mention something to the Super? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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np: if you have an issue, discuss it with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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ITA. I had to leave a building by the fire escape once. I can't imagine having to do it with children, let alone having to scale giant plants. (People in the building were throwing lawn chairs off the escapes to get through - harder with a big planter.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Thank you, I'll leave a note or discuss when I see her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Moms with IB husbands: what hours do your DHs work? What is a typical day/week? My DH is a summer associate now and I am trying to gage whether the hours he's working now are normal. Thank you. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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anyone at all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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Tell DH to get out of the biz NOW if you ever want to see him. Jr people regularly work 9/10 to 3AM, weekends, holidays, etc. Unless you are totally motivated by $, not worth it (I work in IB - now "mommy track" job). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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poster below. this is silly advice. he is a summer associate and it doesnt go on forever unlike biglaw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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itda. not all summer associates grow up to be SMDs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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NO, it depends on the firm re biglaw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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wrong. it goes on until at least vp-maybe 3-4 yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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my dh is an MD at a boutique IB. he leaves the house at 7 and is home between 830 and 9. Travels a lot. Never works weekends but is on the blackberry a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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boutique IBs are the place to be if you want decent hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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if he plans to work at a big firm, his hours will be awful. 9am-9pm on an average day, working most weekends, vacations canceled, and the odd 24-48 hours working straight through. I am sorry to be negative but that is how it is, i have lived with it for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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lots of jobs are like that and if the pay is right and it sets you up right for your future, you suck it up for a few years and get through it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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gauge, guess he married you for your looks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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I'm an attorney, myself, and we've been married many years (married young). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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an attorney who can't spell...don't come across those very often [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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he will likely work hours just as long when he is working for real. If he is on a big deal, he will pull all-nighters. This is assuming he can find a job by the time he graduates. MBAs are a dime a dozen right now. Signed, laid off IBer... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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varies..when we started dating about 8:30 to 10...now he's a junior vp and it's about 8 to between 7:30 and 9. He sometimes does weekend work but not all of the time. He does look at the Blackberry during the course of the weekend but he's not too attached to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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he is probably working that much less right now because there aren't many deals in the works at the moment. Be thankful for the crappy outlook for the IB sector... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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you're right actually. Last year he was pretty crazy at the beginning of the year when there was more deal flow. I am just happy he still has a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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Except if you are in the oil and gas sector. My husband is a third year ass and works 9-11pm with all nighters and most of the weekend. Travels alot. With oil prices so high there is a lot of money pouring in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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How much does he get paid for working such insane hours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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lol wrong question to ask [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.02.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] When do you change dc from regular car seat to booster style? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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this weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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When they are least 40 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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and at least 40 inches and at least 4yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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and when are you done with a booster ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Help! I feel like I spend most of the day either giving almost 10 mo DS milk or solids (spaced 1 hour apart)! At what age do most babies have enough capacity to take solids and milk (bottle) at same feeding? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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I rarely give even my 2 yo milk with his meals b/c I'd rather he eat the food than drink the milk. I never really got in the habit of giving them both together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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whats your total schedule like? my 8 mo ds has an 8 oz bottle first thing, then has solids plus a 3 oz bottle for next 3 meals, and then 8-9 oz for last feed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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you can make bottles bigger and give less frequently -- like 1 at wake up, 2nd in afternoon and 3rd at bedtime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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OP: I guess this is an individual variation thing. My DS will only take 6-7oz milk at each sitting, 3 x/day plus 3 oz at bedtime. Eats 3 small meals, but he is not a big guy. Thanks for the point about filling up on food vs. milk. I guess I will leave well enough alone for now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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isnt it more important that they get their breastmilk or formula up until 12 mos than food? I mean, I know food is important too, but I was always led to think until a year, it was second to bm/formula [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Tell me we're doing the right thing. Just moved to new house, in a lake community. Have the opportunity to buy a boat and slip, at a big discount. It wouldn't tap us out, but it would delay buying some new furniture and leave us with less of a buffer. We were going to do it, but now are thinking it would be smarter to wait a year or two, even if we end up paying more money then. Now I'm wondering: In 20 years, I'm not going to remember the new sofa in DH's office, but would absolutely remember DC's first summer on our boat, all the fun times, etc. WWYD? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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How old is dC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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3 and 7 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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go for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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Am I reading this right? DC's first summer on our boat, does that mean the kid's one? or just the first summer you have boat... If dc's one, you're not going to have much fun w/ him on the boat anyway... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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oh, at 3 and 7 I would but the boat over furniture. The furniture is going to get trashed by dcs anyway... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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LOL, very good point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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No, I just meant their first time on the boat. They are 3 and 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat boat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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can you rent for this season? gas prices are going to be so high you might not want to go out all that much this year anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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don't forget the cost of gas for the boat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Yeah, I'm counting it - painfully. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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You have to know how much it costs to maintain the boat, aka, storage over the winter, gas ($5 a gallon and it goes less far in a boat), other stuff. Insurance. Can you swing it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Yeah, we can. It will mean giving up a summer vacation (but hell, we live on a lake with a boat!) and no more new furniture this year. I do worry about the unexpected - like the engine dies or something. Which from what I've heard, happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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have you thought of a sail boat instead? We had a pretty small one, and it was wonderful on the lake, and a great educational experience for dc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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It's absolutely what we want for the future. But since it's a 19ft/no cabin limit for the lake, I think the little one (3) is just too young. The slip is coming with a power boat - we're hoping to sell it in a few years and get a sailboat instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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that makes sense... I would go for it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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although, now that I think about it, if gas goes up really high, the resale value may go down, like SUVs now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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I'm sure that's why we are getting such a good price on the boat now. We figured in a few years we'd be lucky to get 1/4 of what we are paying now. Sigh. Getting a slip without a boat attached is so hard - people use the slip as a way to dump their boat, you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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then go for it! I just didn't want you to be in for any surprises. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Thank you - and everyone - for all the advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Boat. Here's the problem: boat slips can be impossible to find when you want them. Do it now! Everyone is assuming boat is power... I grew up sailing and while it was not as "cool" in high school -- as an adult I can see, it was a much more fun/family friendly hobby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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The boat is a power boat. We are hoping by the time the kids are older we can trade up to sailboat (they are simply too young for a small sailboat - 19ft limit on the lake). But I really think the whole experience will be great for the kids, glad it was for you too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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You are right, I guess. 3 is young for any small boat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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The community has a sailing club for kids starting at age 10. So I hope by then, older DC will take to sailing and we can get sailboat (the younger one will be 6, should be old enough). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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I was eight when I started taking out the Sunfish myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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Ack! The things we used to do that I can't imagine letting my DC do. But this is one of the reasons we left the city to come here - I need to effing relax and let the kids be kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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Do it, but factor in the price of gas. It costs a fortune to run a powerboat these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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put the money in dc college fund. you'll be better off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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We are funding the kids' college fund - and so are both sets of grandparents. This money is not going to be taken from the kids! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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don't do it. people always say the happiest day for boat people are the day it was purchased and the day it was sold. it's a lot of work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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This is a bit of my fear. But I'm ready for the work - I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:44 AM Flag
[ - ] i am very attracted to my boss. wtf? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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it happens.. at least it makes going to work worthwhile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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In what way? His personality, sexually? There are many types of attaction. Is he attracted to you? Also, power? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Can someone reccomend a healthy yogurt. I just found out the one I usually buy has high fructose corn syrup. I usually shop at Whole Foods. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Stonyfield? Or does that have HFCS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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does not and it is yu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Horizon organic...no hfcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Just read the labels and pick for yourself. I like Fage, the thick Greek yogurt. I add honey and fruit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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just get the plain organic version and add your own fruit and a little sugar... Much healthy than anything else on market because they all have way too much added sugar... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:04 AM Flag
[ - ] 4.5 m/o takes at least 10 minutes of soothing (rocking, or stnadnig and swaying) to get to sleep I don't see how it's going to be possible to put him down drowsy but awake. Where do I go from here? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.26.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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He's still so little!! Wait another month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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Thanks, I'm glad you said this. I felt like I had already ruined things by doing so much soothing. I have a 3 y/o who has always been a poor sleeper so I want to do things right this time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
[ - ] i had an hcg blood test yesterday at noon. when can i expect the results? it was at a quest btw. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Today. Call your OB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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does it matter what time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Impossible to say--I'd just call now and ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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they should have it by now. They usually get test results in the morning... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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i agree, whether or not the doctor is there to tell you the results is another story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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by the way, since this sounds like your first time, the first results don't tell you much, it is comparing it to the results of the second test two days early that means something. My first pregnancy was ectopic, and they thought it was fine because the first numbers came back decently high, my second pregnancy was fine, but they thought it was going to be ectopic because they came back so low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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opps two days later not early.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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i know what you mean, thanks. they suspect a blighted ovum or it may be early. i am just curious. i am going back tomorrow am for the compare ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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they're probably not going to be able to tell you much today most likely (unless your numbers are incredibly low), because if you're early the numbers will be down, and if blighted ovum the numbers are going to be down... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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why did they order a hcg? Is that typical? (I went through IVF so that was def. normal but I know my SIL never got hcg's and she has two dc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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NP: My second pg was a fluke after IVF for #1--OB took my HCG levels too, but not as often as RE had. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Ahhhh! Me too! I had IVF for #1 and then two flukey natural pg after that. Both were m/c but with my hx my OB was doing hcg tests from the get-go just to monitor me. Not fun to watch my levels go from good to bad but it's my lot in life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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They only take it if indicated, i.e. ivf, multiple miscarriages, ectopics... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone buy a cute new baby gift online lately? want to spend about 50. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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Checkout the website www.SewHappyBaby.com they have adorable personalized gifts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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SPAM alert [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Need neighborhood recommendations. We have lived on the UWS for one year, and we're planning to stay in the area for one more year before moving back to the west coast. We'd like to save some money, so we're considering New Jersey, but I still want to have lots of amenities and recreational options for 24-mo-old ds. Any recommendations for cool neighborhoods/areas (Hoboken, for example?)? Doesn't necessarily have to be NJ, but I am looking for a place where we'll still be able to have interesting outings and meaningful experiences but perhaps while saving some $$. TIA! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.26.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Stay in Manhattan and move to Harlem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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Kidding right? What about Morningside Heights? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Why on earth would I be kidding? Morningside Heights is fine, but Harlem proper is much nicer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Get the old image of harlem out of your heads. Harlem is really making strides as a great family friendly communnity. $2 mil playground renovation at Moriningside Park is close to completion and is looking really cute i might add plus there are a lot of kid friendly activity spaces/clases opening up (Music together and little gym just to name a few. But if moving w/in 1 year I say it prob wiser to stay put not worth the cost financially and otherwise to pack up and move only to do it again in a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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i live in harlem - my dh grew up there and he refused to move, it took lots of coaxing to get him to go back and he is AMAZED at the huge change made in the neighborhood - we have 3 kids and we couldn't be happier here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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Brooklyn--but you won't necessarily save money [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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really you wont save a lot of money moving for one year with moving cost, broker fees etc. I'd stay put [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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with the costs associated with 1st, last, security, and moving -- you're better off staying where you are if just for another year. you're not going to save $$$ moving to another borough or nj, unless you look to sacrifice city-like amenities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Come to hoboken-seriously. you won't find a more family friendly town than here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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HOBOKEN!!!!!!!!!! You will never find a more family friendly place with fantastic restaurants, access to city, etc. it's a fantastic place to live! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:10 PM Flag
[ - ] My 12 mo daughter has a cut on her thumb, and I'd like to put a bandaid on it for when she's playing outside, but she keeps chewing the bandaids off, and I'm worried she'll choke on them. Any ideas? (Have call into ped's office, but they take forever to call back.) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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liquid bandaid? but ask ped b/c need to make sure it's ok for that to go in her mouth - o [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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Thanks--I had no idea there was such a thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:53 AM Flag
[ - ] where can i get lunch-boxes for 3yo in pre-school? thanks. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.26.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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Target, Land's End, many drugstores [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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also toys r us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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http://www.reusablebags.com/store/lunch-bags-c-4.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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OP: thanks all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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we have one from llbean that is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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