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[ - ] how often does a 20 modb need music class/playdates etc a week 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.25.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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Need = none. I found 1 class and 1 or 2 playdates was fine (for me!) at that age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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for me, it is all about having some structure to my day. formal class once a week or so, play date once a week, maybe drop in stuff, maybe a library. no need really in terms of dc's stimulation/development, more fo rme to have something to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:51 PM Flag
[ - ] my 3 mo old eats every two to three hours during the day and can go ok stretches at night - sometimes as much as 6 hours. I feel like he should be able to go longer during the day - four hours or so - am I wrong in assuming this? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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you're better off feeding him more often during the day if he sleeps long stretches at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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I know kids that do both - go long streches at night and every four during the day. But as long as the 2-3 hours during the day isn't too much - I know once he goes into DC they are going to start to get him on a strict schedule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:43 PM Flag
[ - ] What makes you jealous? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.25.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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Someone who is done with the ongoing thing. I did it somewhat this past year and am dreading doing it all over again, but more intensely this year! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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sibs or a shut out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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Did the PK thing, only three schools, just to test the water and hopefully, magically get it. Did not, of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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youth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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Women who have not had kids and have perfectly flat stomachs, perky boobs and no stretch marks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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wow! that does not at all move me to envy. I am so happy with the bodily evidence of bringing my dcs into the world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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I adore my kids yet, I could do without the stretch marks, extra moles, wrinkled dried up breast that look emptied out and the fact that I will never be a size 2 again. I was ok moving up to a 4, but after second it seems I'm moving up to a 6 with a bulging belly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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np: what is with the moles and skin tags? Nobody tells you about that ahead of time. I hate these stupid skin tags! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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I know! My mom did warn me about the moles. She said after the pregnancy a lot would fade, some did but a lot stayed and GHI does not pay to get them removed even though they rub up against your underwear and it is uncomfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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Women HAVE HAD kids and have perfectly flat stomachs, perky boobs and no stretch marks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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women who manage it all: good jobs, multiple kids that they parent well, lovely & well-cared for homes, and a network of friends and good relationships. and who manage to look good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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you actually know peopl like that! Believe me the people who from the outside look most together are the ones that sometimes are going thru some really awful stuff privately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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rich, beautiful, skinny, funny people who are genuinely nice. I hate 'em. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:46 PM Flag
[ - ] How often do you bake emergency cakes? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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At least twice daily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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in 1932 daily [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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I eat them at least once a day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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emergency cake? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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are we talkin' "i need to eat a cake"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Approx how many calories do you consume a day? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.25.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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god knows. I'm 6mo pg and just eat when I can [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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I'm 7 mos pg and I'd be scared to count - I'm guessing it is at least 2500 or more right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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or: I hear you..me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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2000-2500 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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More than 800 thats for sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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1500. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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I don't have a clue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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I have convinced myself that i burn a whole lot just "wondering" what to eat, so I'm sure I do not consume enough ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:57 PM Flag
[ - ] will my aug bday dd have a shot at tt (assuming she does well on erbs & interviews)? should we not even bother applying? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.25.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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girls usually do well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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meaning what? better chance of getting in than boys even though summer bday? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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yes meaning that summer girls usually do better from what I hear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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np August is a VERY young birthday. Will get lots of too young letters even if a star candidate. Can't think of a single young August in my dd's tt (old ones and even old Julys). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Ditto this. Signed, mom of 99x3 Aug DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Can you clarify this for me? TT schools do not generally accept dc with birthdays beyond July? Ever? How can that be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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They take them just a year later, starting at 6 yo not 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Thanks! Since my little one is a November birthday, I got v. nervous re: this post. (More nervous, actually) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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November is a good birthday for private school placement (obviously your DC will be one of the older in the class). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Please no flames; just really want to know if I have a problem. Eat a small bran muffin for breakfast; always skip lunch (if not, I eat a banana.) The only real meal I get is dinner, when I'm normal, eating veggie, meat, whatever (though not in large amounts). To be honest, I do worry about gaining weight, but not fat. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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but you do tend to gain when skipping meals. You need to put in 3 solid meals a day. As long as they are good meals you don't have to worry about gaining weight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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So your eating about 6-800 calories a day? Yeah, I would say thats a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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Have you checked your bmi to make sure it is in the healthy zone? That doesn't sound like enough food to me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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don't know what my bmi is, but weigh about 110 lbs and am 5'3. again, to be honest, sometimes think i should lose 5 more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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np: if you don't give your body enough nutrition it will go into starvation mode and store fat instead of burning it as energy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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you're on the low range of healthy. Definitely don't loose 5 more pounds. By the way, you're not one of the ones on here that's having a hard time ttc are you? Because this definitely can effect that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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nope. but thanks for the insight. i am getting worried about my behavior, especially since i can't seem to modify easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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you may want to talk to someone about eating disorders, because it definitely sounds like something's going on with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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So you eat 1 meal a day and tho you are at a normal weight you want to lose more weight? Don [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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just said sometimes i think it, but i try to fight those thoughts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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at your size, eating 600 calories a day, a fighting thoughts of losing weght...yes you have an issue. please talk to someone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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If you are 5'3" and think you should weigh 105 you probably do have a self image issue. That height and weight is appropriate in high school or early twenties potentially but pretty thin for a "real" adult. Maybe you should talk to someone about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:26 PM Flag
[ - ] I just got a telegram for my neighbor by mistake and it says that her Aunt Ida died last night. What do I do now? How do I tell her? How can I prepare for the emtional tidelwave that will come? Should I bake something for her and give that to her before I tell her? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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That is so terrible, I hate when I have to discuss death with neighbors, I can never stop crying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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No, I would bring the telegram over right away, and just hand it to her. After she reads it, offer any help/support she needs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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Should I have a cake standing by? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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If you have it made already, sure, just don't delay telling her to bake one, maybe bring one over later tonight. If it was delivered by telegram, the aunt must have lived outside phone range... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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^^^I didn't know people even used telegrams anymore. Although my last two friends that died, I found out via email, which is much worse... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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Did the subject line inform you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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for one, yes... It was really traumatic for that one too b/c she was one of my best friends and it was quite a sudden death. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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WOW....why e-mail and not a call? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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I used to work with her, and another co-worker remembered that we were close, and all he had was my email. The co-worker was also a bit socially awkward, so I don't think he realized exactly what he was doing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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I'm sorry but the whole scenario or the subject line totally cracked me up. But sorry for your lose. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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I will bake a cake when I get home from telling her and bring it over once I am done with it. I am pretty sure it will help her get through this massive wave of grief that will overcome her house and life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Yes cake will make it all better. In fact if it's really good cake she will be pleased you called round regardless of the news you are bringing. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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NO! WTF with the gd cake? Give her the telegram and call her later. Ask what you can do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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Also how do I tell her? Do I hand it to her? Do I tell her and hand it to her? Should I hug her first? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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Hand it to her, and wait... When she's done say how sorry you are. She doesn't sound like a good friend, so let her set the tone... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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Well we have coffee together every Tuesday morning at 9.....so we are kinda close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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Then I would tell her staight out... now go to it, it will do no good procrastinating, because if she wants to go to the funeral, she probably needs to get moving... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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OMG [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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A telegram? where do you live, 1932? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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I don't know why it came via telegram. I didn't know telegrams were used. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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I would sit her down and maybe put on Lawrence Welk or something soothing. Then - while you chat recipes and you new jello-mold (even if you haven't gone to get a new one with your green stamps, pretend) blurt out, "Oh gee. I just don't know how to tell you this, but your dear Aunt ida has passed to be with her maker !" and see how she takes it. I'd have some Sanka on hand with an apple brown betty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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OMG, If you only knew how F'in funny that is I can barely type, you're making the baby inside me laugh as well...It's been a long time since I laughed this hard, I wish I could send you a cake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I hate it when a fake post gets this much attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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lighten up, ethel. it's fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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you know what? i AM pissy. for weeks my posts with legitimate questions have been ignored so it does annoy me to see this bullshit get attention. you either have to make something up or think your dh is having an affair or no one responds anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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I disagree. What have you posted about ? We're here for you. All for one and one for all. Potty training ? Check. Sleep disorder ? check. Breastfeeding ? check. School trauma... not so into it, but others obviously are. Let it go. I'm listening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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A telegram? They still exist? Just give it to her and tell her you got it by accident. Then later send over some food or flowers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I didn't realize it was fake, it seems too stupid to make up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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perhaps a "coffin" cake? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Was it a singing telegram? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:41 PM Flag
[ - ] do kids like getting their faces painted ? i wondering if it is worth getting a face painter for my db's party. what is your experience ? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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they love it but I wouldn't do it for dc under 4yr old. Some younger kids freak out over it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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my dd is 3 and hates that kind of thing. She is facinated to watch someone else get painted but you can't do it to her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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my dd has loved it since she was 1.5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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on the younger ones you can do the top of their hand... Klutz makes a kit. It is pretty easy to do yourself. They have it at Bankstreet if you are on UWS. Or here is a link: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/1115?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_term=klutz%20painting%20face&utm_content=1402535211&utm_campaign=Top%20Performers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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face painters are annoying. They're always too slow, the kids cant see their own face, and the paint smears and gets all over their clothes. How about Magic Al and some temporary tattoos instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Describe the most troubling people at your gym. I'll start: Worried about this one lady I've befriended. She's very thin, late 40s (my guess), is on elliptical when I get there and already sweating, and is there even after I'm done and leaving after showering and changing (1.5 hours later). Everytime I go she's there. Sometimes, she tells me she's attending an exercise class "after." 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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oh yeah. there was this REALLY thin woman at my gym who stayed super thing when she was PG. her husband was there as well and i wanted to ask him if he was 'wise to the sitch'. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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did you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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There is a woman at my gym with the biggest bush (pardon my language) of pubic hair that I though Arnold from "Diff'rent Strokes" was walking around in front of her. Her partner MUST request that, because it cannot be comfortable ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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np: LOL. My DH doesn't like it THAT big, but he hates the whole brazilian trend - says it's like those blind naked moles on Discovery channel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Well with this lady I was mesmerized. I cought myself just wondering if she uses a pick, if she trims it to get the round shape, etc. It was like a work of art ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Planned a big vacation (actually DH started the ball rolling) for a group of friends in Europe without children, 1 week. DH paying for the villa where everyone will stay. Just got a call from one person asking if it would be OK if they came mid-trip as they want to visit another city for a few days first. I am pissed... I could have asked another couple who wanted to part of the whole thing, but now we're paying for them and they'll only be there for half the time. What should I say ? message was left ont he machine. I know I should just be happy for everything else, but I think it's seriously rude and inconsiderate. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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I agree... just say you have other people that would love to come for the whole week, and you feel bad having the room empty (how far away is this?) Hell a free room in Italy, I'll come! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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italy. exactly. a week in the Tuscan hills with a big group of friends except this couple is playing on halvesies. Now I think it would be too late to get another couple and I think this couple has to say "no" before I give away the room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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How annoying... They really should have given you more notice... I'm not sure how I would handle it. If I was really close to them, I would say something though, otherwise you're not going to want to invite them next time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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they just dropped it like, "oh by the way..." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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they're jerks. is there another couple you'd want to invite? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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yes, but I'm sort of shocked they would do this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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People just have no manners these days. They don't bother to RSVP for a party, they always hope something better comes up so they "keep their options open," etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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You're right. I just want a relaxed time with friends and lots of wine in the sun. and pasta. and truffles. and DH is the greatest for handling the big issue of "where". How do they even feel OK with this call ? I feel awkward even trying to respond to it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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This would be my response, "If its ok with you guys we are going to invite the Smiths istead since this doesn't sound like a good week for you." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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not bad. succinct. but is it too angry ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:08 PM Flag
[ - ] have 90 minutes to myself at home, woo! what am i supposed to do?? besides, well, the obvious? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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stay here with us and contemplate the meaning of life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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cheese, the meaning of life is cheese. Next question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Is there a god? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Heard of vegan tree nut cheese today, and it sounds like the meaning of life question has finally been solved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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ick... I'm a vegetarian, but there is only so far I will go for my beliefs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] My sis tone today annoyed me. I'm pg with #3 and just got back from making 2 diff. pick ups from summer camp. I just mentioned how I was tired and she said (in a smart ass tone) well it's just gonna get worse when the baby comes. She also kept saying WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO?? HUH?? (she repeated this like 4 times) YES I KNOW I told her but not every sahm is lucky like you and could afford a live in. Seriously I know it will be hard and yes I can't afford help but I don't need anyone reminding me what my reality will be a few months down the line. I'm a big girl..Just venting 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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Call her on it. It's a little late in the game for her to criticize your choice to have a third. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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op: yes my tone was sarcastic when I told her not all sahm are lucky enough to be able to afford a live in. I'm 40 yrs old, she's 36..I'm a big girl and she could keep her trap shut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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aggg that's so annoying... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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op: yes very. tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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i hate that . my sis does the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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op: sorry to hear that I'm not the only one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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You don't work, your kids are in camp all day, but you find it tiring to pick them up and think you're "unlucky" because you don't have a live-in sitter who could pick them up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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leave op alone, you've never been tired out by the kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Of course I have been, but OP wasn't--they were in camp all day. Just picking them up was too tiring for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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op; Umm no they weren't in camp all day. I said I had 2 diff. pick ups. My youngest is in a 2 wk came for 3hrs and my older dc is there all day. Btwn the drop offs and diff. pick ups I have to come home and do work, clean and try to relax for a few min. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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^^^2 wk camp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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she's tired and venting. weren't you so tired while being preg ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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get a life. She's pregnant, it's hot, she's tired, and I'm sure she wasn't sitting on her ass eating bon bons all day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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op: excuse me?? Who said I don't work. I do work from home AND I have a DISABILITY..AND I drop off and pick up all by myself. Could I use a 2nd pair of hands to help on the days that I'm really feeling ill? YES I CAN..but we cannot afford it. So why not stop making idiotic assumptions about me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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I'm not making assumptions--you're changing the story. In your original post, you were a SAHM who was tired because you had pickup at 2 camps--now you worked all day, and are disabled, and are feeling really ill. If all that is true, of course you could use help--but that's not what you said originally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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op: yes I do sahm but I have to work from home. I don't have to use explanations when talking to my sister. I posted what the conversation was btwn us. She knows I stay home but work from here. BTW I don't think that I have to put all of the detail you said I should since the post was about a conversation btwn my sis and myself. She knows my disability, she knows I work, she knows exactly what I go through...that is why her tone was so annoying to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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np: I don't know about you, but we got a lot of "concern" from people when we decided to have a second because I also have a disability. Really annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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just as an aside, it won't be worse when #3 arrives. I found pregnancy to be much more tiring than the actual new baby #3. The baby will just go where you go, older kids will be in school (I'm assuming) and you can chill w/ baby at home until 2pm. It's not so bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Help- my 5-1/2 year old DD suddenly last week started pooping her pants every day. It only happens at home, not at school. She has been toilet trained for over 2 years and she's never had a problem before. She doesn't appear to be upset or anxious about anything, she tells me it just happens. She is constipated when she tries to poop and then it just comes out. What could this be??? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.25.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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I bet it's school transition anxiety. Next year will be completely different! My advice: lots of water and fiber plus a daily or twice-daily poop routine. This is a drag, but it will help. Five minutes on the potty in the morning, and five minutes after (or before) dinner. You might have to sit with her or provide a book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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yes i was also thinking it could be anxiety about Kindergarten ending, starting a new camp, etc but she does not seem at anxious about it and its not happening sometimes - it is literally every day for the last week - so i'm worried something is wrong physically. It's just so weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Stress is the most likely culprit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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ask the ped. if there is anything they should be testing for. But if she seems healthy, it's probably anxiety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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no idea... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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OP: i spoke to my pediatrician and learned that this can happen when a child is so constipated that there is a lot of blockage and then there is "overflow" which just comes out and the child doesn't have control or feel it is coming. This seems to be what is happening. So i'm giving her a suppository today and tomorrow to clean out her system and then laxatives for a week. so I don't think it is anxiety or psychological, but we'll see. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:46 PM Flag
[ - ] St. Anns or Nest? For very bright and arty DC. 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.25.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Is money an issue? If no, and you're in Brooklyn, St Ann's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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agree. i don't see an arty dc thriving at nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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We are not in Bklyn but live downtown Manhattan. Money is a slight issue. We can pay but we have to give up a lot for it. Also we have younger DC also so tuition will be double in the future. However we are willing to sucrifice if St Anns is better fit for DC. Does St. Anns offer a lot more than Nest(academically and enrichment program and peers)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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hyjack: What about between St. Anns or Anderson for bright and arty kid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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i think so. it's considered a very good school. also, i'll probably get flamed, but the dcs i know who are doing well at nest are the ones who are really into puzzle solving and drills and heaps of homework. nerds and grinds. not the arty types. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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I posted below. My ds is just finishing K. He enjoys art and they do a lot of art projects in lower school. I think, now that I really think about it... they do a lot of fun art stuff in the lower school. Each of their "celebrations" had several art components to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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Are you talking about Nest or St. Ann's? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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We've been there. Both us and a close friend each had a a DC, same age, both arty, both smart (99% erb). Both wanted St Ann's. They got in, we ended up at NEST+m. Like me, our DC is very distracted type of kid. The warmth and structure at NEST have turned out to be perfect though we didn't know this at the time. Both are great schools and their differences can easily be over-emphasized. One key difference we hadn't thought much about was social class. NEST+m parents are in the main middle class, with fewer lawyers and bankers. As a former banker married to a lawyer I'm aware of eth pros an dcons of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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Is money not an issue? I love NEST for my son but if money were not an issue and St Ann's was an option... (That said, he loves his art teacher! and I know the school really struggled to find a teacher they liked.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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The problem with St. Ann's is they do not provide the kids much guidance, practically none at all. This is tough on some kids. I would say Nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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np: This is why I would choose NEST for my dc. I am not impressed with the Saint Ann's kids these days. Admissions seems to be mostly sibs, legs and faculty children with a few celebs and $$ thrown in. Exmissions for college have not been as impressive the last few years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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np: They have such different educational approaches, it's strange to even compare them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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which celebs? I find that interseting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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NEST college exmissions are basically irrelevant since 80% of dcs choose not to stay at NEST for HS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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You sounds bitter. They didn't take your dc huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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maybe. but nest is not a good school. if it hadn't been deemed a citywide, no one would be fighting to get in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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"Nest is not a good school". That's just not helpful. And is completely contrary to everything I've heard about it from the many families I know there now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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so sorry your kid didn't get in. Try again next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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didn't even bother ranking it after the freak show that was the open house in the fall. have fun believing if it's grim and joyless it must be academically rigorous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Are you crazy? My d just graduated, heading to Yale. College Board survey just published list. St. Ann's was #2 in the country. Best of any private school in NYC. I don't know any of my D's classmates that are not going to their first choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 10:01 PM Flag
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Are you in at both? If so and your DC is arty, I'd do Saint Ann's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I know someone who is their 20s who is a graduate of St. Anns. He said that he wished he had a more academic education with exposure to more subjects. I think you should go with Nest and take all the money you save and enroll your kids in afterschool and enrichment activities. BTW, my dc goes to NEST and the amount of artwork that comes home is overwhelming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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quantity of instruction is not the same as quality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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Maybe so but he so regrets not being exposed to engineering and he said that at the time he graduated most of the kids were going to Bard College which is a small Liberal Arts College. He just wishes he had been exposed to more possibilities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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i'm talking about your dc's overwhelming amount of artwork. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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OP: I thought St. Ann's have very good exmissions means very good academic. I am surprised to hear that graduate student from St. Ann's made the comment above... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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So was I. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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In Kindergarden we are just glad that they are doing artwork and enjoying it. I am not about to critique the quality of a 5 year olds artwork. She is happy with it and thinks its great. Isn't that all that counts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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St. Ann's is a school that is made for very bright and arty kids. If you can afford it, I'd do St. Ann's. It's also very progressive, unlike NEST, which is rather traditional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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I'd definitely go to St. Ann's. I wish we never chose NEST last year. Too traditional and rigid for our creative little DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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I assume you're leaving this year? To where? And if not, why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Hello Nest basher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Who cares. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Hey, CNet, when I shrink a post, I want it to STAY shrunk after I refresh. Thanks. Signed, Not Interested in School Arguments 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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I second that emotion, CNET. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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we all do... it can't be that hard... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Is that a fact? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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It's on the list. Pass it on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have experience with hand-foot-mouth disease? SIL and her dc have it, BIL no symptoms. BIL wants to visit us this weekend. He says if he has no symptoms he's immune. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Most adults are immune. Is anyone in your family vulnerable? Pregnant? Weakened immune system? A very young baby? If so, then no thanks BIL. If not, then a visit is probably fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Thanks. My db is 9 mos, and I'd rather err on the side of caution tho I don't want to overreact either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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Oooh, that's tough. It's a very unpleasant disease that causes blisters in the mouth. Any chance BIL can reschedule without hard feelings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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Unfortunately, he already feels like I have something against him, so I'm sure this will feed right into it. AND he's flying cross country for the visit. Yikes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Hoo boy. Purell like crazy. It's a fecal-oral transmission disease. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Lol. Thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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sorry Charlie. Long flight or not I wouldn't take the chance and I am not a germophobe. Blisters, the fact that it's so contagious ? Not gonna happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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