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[ - ] I'm in a long Distance Relationship and due in Aug. My boyfriend just asked me if I would consider having a scheduled C-Section so he is sure to be here for his son's birth. 38 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Sorry that was not the whole post. Can you just request a C-Section? I don't have any preference either way, but I'm not sure if it's something you ask for? I'm moving after the baby is born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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I've had 3 csxns, and would never have requested one for the first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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ITA. I had one c/s and one vbac. Cannot imagine requesting a c/s for no reason for the first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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your boyfriend needs to be seriously educated about childbirth. DO NOT do this or even consider it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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np: Why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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is that a serious question? you need me to explain why having unnecessary, major abdominal surgery which carries 4x the risk of respiratory distress and NICU stay for baby and greater chance of pp hemorrhage and infection for mom, and huge implications for future deliveries might be a bad idea? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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*Eyeroll* I was going to suggest that OP talk to her OB about doing an induction instead. But I know lots of people with DHs in the military - it's pretty common for them to schedule inductions and/or sections so that their partner can be there for the birth. Which is not an insignificant thing, instead of laboring alone and perhaps scared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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OY. There are so many things wrong with this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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^^Although I see below that OP has friend and family with her, which is a different thing than these women being without family on a base somewhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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But a soldier has no choice in when he is shipped out. Her bf can take time off from work to be there. I'll bet a hell of of a lot of soldiers wish they had that option! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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maybe you need to be as well. if she schedules it at 38 weeks or later, what's the problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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no ethical OB will agree to an elective c-section without medical indication. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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you would be surprised... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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oh, I know many OBs would agree to it--doesn't make it ethical. Just happens to make them more money and be less of a risk liability wise. Certainly wouldn't be convincing to me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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OP: that's what I wanted to know, thank you. I told him I didn't think it was something you elect, but that comes up as a matter of a serious condition. He may miss it, I'm actually prepared for that, I have friends and family who will be there and he can be there within 24 hrs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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you might consider hiring a doula as well--a professional labor support person to act as emotional/physical support for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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talk to your ob about inducing... it doesn't have to be a c-section... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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inductions carry a much much higher risk of c/s, and they are unbearable, I really suggest just letting the baby come when he or she is ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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They are not unbearable. My 3nd was induced & was the easiest by far od all 3 deliveries. That said my first & 2nd were only a blistering 3 hrs long so the induced one which took 14 hrs was like a sweet spa vacation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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that's a lot for a boyfriend to be asking for. if he wants to be there for his son's birth, he should be a regular part of the mom's life, like most husbands are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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OP: We both have jobs on separate coasts, I elected to stay here until the birth and to move after. I was much more comfortable with my doctor and hospital here. So, it wasn't his fault, it was mine. He is a regular part of my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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move to other side of the states after having a baby? just cuz you're comfortable with your doctor and hospital here? doesn't sound like such a well thought out plan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Well, I'm 39, I thought it would take much longer to get pregnant like 6 months to a year, I got pregnant the first cycle off the pill. And yes, I did feel more comfortable here in NYC having the baby, and I also did not put in for a transfer soon enough that the timing would work out. It was easier to stay here then have my job tell me at 8 1/2 months I have to move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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WTF do you care? The poster wasn't asking what you thought of her plan you angry troll. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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My dh works freelance & travels. He b#$%tched & moaned each time bec I wouldn't let him take a job for the two weeks before or after I was due but he did it. If your bf wants to be there at the birth have him commit to that time off so he won't miss it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I have a due date, but it could be anytime, he can't take off for 4 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Why not? As I said, my dh wasn't paid while he wasn't working but it was worth it to him (tho grumbling) since that would be something is he missed, he would never get back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Because we're both Law Enforcement (State and Fed), we don't get 4 weeks of leave at a time. I don't even get maternity leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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I thought all gov workers were eligible for both materal & paternal leave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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In the Federal System, you have the Family Medical Leave Act, you can take up to 6 months/a year of Un-PAID Leave for a birth or to take care of a Family Member, and they just have to hold your job.There is no maternity leave that is paid in the Fed sysytem. I have to use my vacatin and sick days, which is fine. He does not have the same option in the state system, and he has too much responsibility to take 4 weeks off in a row. State to State it's different, and that's why I'm the one transfering, I can work anywhere in the country, he is at the same a Police Dept. for the last 18 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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^^ignore all my typos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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Can he take 2 wks off? As lots of others have said, maybe you could schedule an induction right at your due date. That way if he comes a week early you are covered (tho most 1st pgs are late rather than early barring an emergency) and you still have a week tog w/the newborn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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Yes, he can do two weeks. I think I'm really not going to worry about it, I'd just rather nature take it's course and not have any inducing unless it's called for. Of course I'd love him to be there, but really I am prepared. Besides, we'll be with him as soon as we can fly, in the meantime, my transfer will be put through and I'll be there for good in Oct/Nov anyway. There are far worse things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Do you have to have a C? Some friends had a baby by surrogate, and the OB scheduled an induction. The birth was a normal, vaginal birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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OP: No, I don't need a c-section. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Talk to your OB about options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Well, I got my question answered, a C-Section is for Medical Reasons only, I had heard other things, and wanted some opinions of people who might know...and of course I got a few flames along the way that had nothing to do with my question, but so be it. I got some good info, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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why when there is clearly a know it all OB right here telling me what to do and not to do and schooling me on my choices of when and where to have a baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] LI moms: We're thinking of moving to Sea Cliff and would like to check out nearby towns where we might go to the occasional restaurant, cafe, etc. Which towns (within 1/2 hour of Sea Cliff) have village/downtowns? TIA. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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Not LI, but we loved Sea Cliff (couldn't pull the trigger). Glen Cove, Roslyn, and a little further Oyster Bay all have elements of what you might be looking for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Scarsdale moms: I hear there are 5 elementary schools. Does anyone know which is perceived as the best? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.25.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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They're all excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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From what I've heard Fox Meadow is the "best" if there is really such a thing. That said, my ss went to FM for a year and then to Edgewood for the rest of elementary and it didn't seem to hurt him that he wasn't at FM -- he just finished 8th grade with straight As (can you tell i'm v proud of him?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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the schools are all about the same. the school population varies because the neighborhoods vary...quaker ridge and heathcote are 'fancier/snobbier' edgewood the most 'diverse' greenacres 'crunchy' fox meadow 'laid back' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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lol, I heard that Fox Meadow was the snobby area [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I'm curious why you asked which school is "perceived" as the best, rather than which school IS the best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] when do i need to start brushing db's teeth? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.25.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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When he has one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone been to Six Flags in Lake George? The water park? How would it be for a 6 and 3 yr old? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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there's a six flags in lake george? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Yes. I just found it on the web. Never knew it either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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yeah, I just looked it up too. looks like fun. lake george is a great family vacation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] expecting #2 in july, and wondering which pump to buy. w/ #1 i had the avent isis pump, which i kinda hated. it took so much time. this time, i'd like to get something better that is not manual. i don't know that i'll be pumping more than 1-2 times/day. i saw different Medela models at realbirth, and am not sure which one to get. recommendations? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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i have a medela pump, never used it for #2. with no help, i had to feed on the fly, no time to pump. and i realize now that bfing allowed one arm free to do all the things #1 wanted me to do - play board games, turn pages, handle remote control... downside is that #2 rejected bottles & formula by 4 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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you can rent a medical grade pump can't remember where i rented mine it's been a while but try looking it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] We just received DS's ERB score. 97 over all. I want to start getting applications during the summer. Meantime, school is closed for the summer and we don't have PSD to discuss. DS is very bright, and articulate(SB 99), creative and artistic. Which school is a good fit? Dalton, St. Anns? What else? TIA. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Anybody? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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no. we hate these posts. OP has this stuff down pat and doesn't really need help. she's just feeling high about her score. when she is shutout in feb, everyone will say a 97 is not all that. or maybe the kid's creative side got him into trouble at playdates. I have btdt too many times on this board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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OP: Well, I am new to this. I don't even know 97 is a good enough score to apply TTs(I know St. Ann's doesn't require ERB). I just want to know about the schools which is a good fit for DS. Hoping UB help me to narrow them down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Collegiate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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do all tts, if you like progressive, then some of the other progressives: bank streeet, mcs, ecfs, amybe downtown as well. if you think traditional might be ok, add trinity, cathedral, cgps. that is what i would do, depending on where you live. frankly, i would sskip st. ann's. sounds great, but would never have committed to the commute from uws. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks. We live downtown so I thought we will try St. Ann's. Also their program is heavy on art I heard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Downtown is Grace, Friends, Little Red, St. Luke's, Unis, C&C. As the other poster said, you can' even request apps till Fall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Are those downtown school for bright, artistic child? You are just line up school names. Can you be more helpful? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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*eyeroll* no, they're all for slackjawed morons who torture small animals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Sigh, yes they all will do for "bright, artistic child". BUT, you need to do a little more looking around on your own rather than expecting total strangers on an anonymous board to solve your dc's future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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np--One consideration is what you are looking for in a school as a parent. Do you want a school that will address the whole child and help teach your child values? St. Ann's would not be that school. Do you feel your child will do better in a coed school? That limits you to coed schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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OP: Yes, I would choose coed. So no Collegiate even though it is a good school. So which school will address the whole child and help teach them values? I am shock to hear St. Ann's is not kind of school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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don't listen to her. there is a contingent here who thinks st ann's kids are practically hoodlums, and thus did not have the whole child education thing. total bs. usually the people preaching about the whole dc are at episcopal schools, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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You are correct. I am the poster above and my child is at an [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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^^^ Episcopal school. People have posted that St. Ann teachers smoke with the students, so you may want to look into this, if this is a concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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see. its that preachy quality of the episcopal schools that I cannot stand. would prefer liberal, cigarette smoking teachers at st ann's to uptight judgemental whole child educating teacers at st lukes or shsh or cathedral, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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Hey, that's what makes the world go 'round. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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Where do you live? Why would you consider commuting to Bklyn from UWS or to UES from LES? Explore the options in your neighborhood first. You can't even get apps to most schools till labor day so chill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Your post is not really helpful and OP says she lives in downtown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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excuse me! I posted that before she said where she lived. I live downtown & it would never in my wildest dreams occur to me to send my 5 yr old dd on a 1 1/2 bus trip to kindergarden. She should fine out what is available in her neighborhood first before throwing out a 5 borough net. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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The best school for your DS is probably the one where he gets accepted. Apply broadly, but remember there are plenty of 99 and 98 kids out there. You should consult your PSD. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Also, most applications are not available until August or September. Requesting an application is easy and non-commital, so you can check out a lot of schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Homemade frosting - Any recs for recipes -- want to try this weekend. Also, did you buy food coloring at local grocery?? I am a little worried about that. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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follow recipe on side of confectioners sugar box [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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easiest and best is simple buttercream: one box 10X sugar, one stick butter, one tsp good vanilla and 3-4 tablespoons of milk or cream. I used to use the supermarket food coloring, but DDs are pink machines and I bake cupcakes, alot, so I now buy individual Wilton colors, as needed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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sorry ,but where do I buy Wiltons colors? Would a place like Michael's have them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Oy...my sister is having a barbeque at her home this weekend and she wants me and my siblings to where coordinated clothes...same t-shirt and pant colors. Why can't we just go to the friggin bbq and enjoy each others company? I don't feel like looking for clothes in certain colors. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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why?????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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She's into that kind of stuff. She's sweet, but to be honest I am sick of this type of crap. It's a barbeque, not a masquerade party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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Tell her to print t-shirts and offer to wear jeans and change into the "family t-shirt" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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ita - put it back on her. Maybe that will slow her down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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will there be a photographer there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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np: that would be my SIL. She hires a photographer for every holiday, every birthday, every dinner party, etc. It is insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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control issues? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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that is crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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I would wear whatever I wanted to wear. It's a bbq. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] What are your kids reading tonight or what did you read to them or have them read to you? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Teenagers 06.25.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I'm reading James and the Giant Peach to them (ages 5 and 7) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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DD9: The Genie of Sutton Place (same author as Cricket in Time Square) and Wizard's Hall by Jane Yolen. DD6: Crickwing and I Lost My Tooth in Africa. She read The Bouncy Ball to me and is reading MOnster Math in bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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I read One Morning In Maine + Stripes (to my 4 yo) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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the little engine that could. age 4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Lemony Snickett Book 1 my kids are 8 & 10 but we do read aloud during summer vacation. They like to brush my hair and put lotion on my hands while I read to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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Read a chapter from a Beast Quest book (Ferno the Fire Dragon) and a chapter from a Speed Racer book to my 4 yo. Read board books to 2 yo dd (Counting Kisses, That's Not my Pony, and a Lilo and Stitch book). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Sid the Six Dinner Cat. Hilarious! DDs aged 5 and 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Wizard of Oz books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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My 4 yo read part of One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish to me then I read some Calvin & Hobbes to her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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We just got 4 Fancy Nancy books. I read 3 of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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I've been reading 5 yo ds The Great Brain and Captain Underpants (the Talking Toilet one) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie; assorted fairy tales and other princess related books; Who Wants to Buy a Cheap Rhinoceros; and Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book (my 4.5 year loves Richard Scarry as do I!!). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:29 AM Flag
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I read poetry to them last evening, and then the middle on read Magic Tree House and the other two fell asleep [ Reply | More
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[ - ] What are your kids reading tonight or what did you read to them or have them read to you? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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My daughter is reading the A-to-Z mysteries. She wants to finish all of them this summer. She is also reading the Kit stories from the American Girl series so that we can see the movie afterwards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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we just bought our first batch from the reading list for incoming 2nd graders. He'll read the Flat Stanley series the Magic Tree House Series. We also bought "THe Wizard of OZ" I'll read Raiders of the Lost Ark to him and "THe Babe" (something about Babe Ruth) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:09 PM Flag
[ - ] westchester moms - am looking for yummy cupcakes that aren't too expensive for DD's bday. Have not lived here long, so any bakery suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Mt Kisco has a bakery that does cupcakes for lots of parties. La Tulipe is expensive and yummy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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i could make myself, but want to put teacup design on all of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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could you print up a teacup design on labels, wrap labels around toothpicks and make teacup flags for the cupcakes? just an idea if you don't get to a bakery... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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Riviera Bake Shop in Ardsley makes good ones, I just had some from there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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thanks everyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you celebrate your dc's half birthday? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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no. but my friend insisted we get 6 cupcakes w/ candles for my db's 6mo bday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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I love it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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never heard of this, it must be some Manhattan thing where you need to out do everyone else's 6 month party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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OP here noooo. We actually started it when my dh was traveling so much and needed something to celebrate when we were alone. It has turned in to a family thing and I was just curious if we're the only ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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when is dc's 1/2 bday? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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coming up in two weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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No, but I have older kids and there are some friends with summer birthdays who celbrate half birthdays with classmates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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my Dec. 24 cousin only celebrates his half bday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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that makes sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Only 6 mos. Celebrated with dinner with DH, my parents, and my parents in law at a Chinese restaurant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] wwyd? we registered dd for summer camp and just found out that she is one of two girls in a group that has 15 boys. this imbalance feels really just not right. i'm trying to contact the camp to see if not too late for a refund, but they don't open until july. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.25.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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4.5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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There has to be an office for the camp that will answer you. I can understand you concerns about the imbalance...that's really odd. I hope that the other girl's family finds out in advance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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it's at dd's preschool, and they are on break until summer camp starts. tried calling/emailing, but nobody is there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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how long is the camp? 6 weeks? I'm sure she'll be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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yes, i think it's 6 weeks. i was just hoping that it'd be 6 weeks that she would really enjoy. there was a similar imbalance in her class this past year (11 boys and 4 girls), and she was really unhappy about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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if the camp is an extension of her preschool, why would you have expected the numbers to be any different? you should have asked about this in advance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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because it's a totally different (mostly new) group of kids. none of the kids from her class are in the camp fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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my ds spent a year in kindergarden with 4 boys and 13 girls. He made it through just fine. Life isn't always going to be completely gender balanced [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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maybe give it a chance? I would have been thrilled to be one of only two girls; so would my dd (and in fact she was one of 5 girls in a class of 20 but obviously that's not quite the same). I don't think it's so horrible, esp given her age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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i'd want to pull her out too, but you should make sure you have someplace else to send her -- otherwise she's gonna have a loooong boring summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you think of the high school graduate who mooned the audience at his graduation ceremony? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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I thought that happened at every HS graduation. I think someone did it at mine and that was 1987! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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do you watch bridezilla too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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An important social experiment: Can teenagers with no employment prospects, no money, and very little maturity raise babies on their own? Thank goodness we have TV to answer this question for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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