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[ - ] i want to be zoned into a particular school in bklyn. our neighborhood school is decent, but the one I want my ds to attend is great. we may rent an apartment in the area, but what is the process for being considered zoned to a school? how long before applying shall we rent a place? and would we have to maintain an apt throughout elementary school, or could we just do it for X number of months and then 'move'? thanks. 43 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.25.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Try it. PS 29 caught several people doing this last year. So sick of this crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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why is this crap if we rent an apartment in the area? if i am willing to drive and pay two rents, what's the problem with this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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You have to actually live in the freaking apt. The entitlement is just amazing. If you have so much freaking money, really move to the zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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It's not crap but you do have to actually live there - if you don't and they find out (and I hear they actually do investigate sometimes) you will be booted out. We have friends who rented an apartment in the zone they wanted and moved there for a year and a half - sublet their co-op - and then moved back, and it worked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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we would be willing to do that. it's 5/10 mins away from us by car, so close enough to commute every day, but we love our current neighborhood, and don't want to move perma. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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if you love it so much embrace the school that goes with that neighborhood and work on making it a better school. But you probably don't love the nabe that much, do you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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we do. problem is that a lot of kids from our nabe attend private schools, and those who attend public are different. i am not sure about how difficult it will be for my child to fit in when most of the kids can't afford the classes/clothing/etc. i know that it's shallow, but i would rather he be around other kids in a similar situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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What school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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it's in the less popular part of brooklyn - so unlikely that anyone on this board will be familiar with either school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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your kid will not care! For them all kids are the same. Until you come in and point out how different their families are and how much better your life is etc. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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i am not sure. kids care about all sorts of noticeable things, like toys/trips/classes that we can afford and others cannot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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wow. I am speechless. Good luck with whatever you are trying to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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They will investigate, if they suspect fraud. PS6 actually sent someone to a friend's building to make sure that the Super actually lived in the building where he worked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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once dc is enrolled he's entitled to remain until his terminal year -- even if you move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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but you have to have actually lived in the apartment when you registered and on the first day of school. and if you didn't, dc can be kicked out at any time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Under the rules, if you reside in the catchment for one year (and that year has to be after the kindergarten year, I guess because K is not mandatory), your dc can stay at that school even if you move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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First OR: It can actually be K, just not Pre-K. (Friends just moved and kids are staying at 261) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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oh, I knew it there was one grade where it didn;t count. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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OP - thank you for the input [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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The thing you should consider is how great your decent zoned school would be if involved parents like you didn't pull their kids out. That's how 261 went from being the crummy Cobble Hill school to one that is coveted and having its own problems from overcrowding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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give OP a break - some people are happy and psyched to be pioneers and some aren't, don't want their kids to be guinea pigs in a program that is not "there" yet - it doesn't make them bad people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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It makes her a bad person if she decides to commit fraud to get her kid a spot in another school. If she's willing to actually move to the zone for a while, that's a whole different situation - but cheating is wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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np:ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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i don't want to commit fraud, but without knowing what exactly the rules are, it's difficult to know what would constitute fraud and what would not. i don't want to teach my child how to cheat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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Okay. But you should also consider what you are teaching him if you treat the "different" children in your neighborhood like zoo animals - it's great for your kid to see them for diversity sake, but not mingle with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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he can mingle. but i am not about to give up a quality education for the sake of diversity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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Then you should move into the smaller and more expensive apt. in the good zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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^^^And I get how all of this is unfair. The DOE in NYC has turned getting a decent education for your child into a blood sport. It's criminal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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Moving to the zone for a year or two is not fraud. Pretending to move kind of is, and would involve having your child lie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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oh, come on! The public school system relies on people who can see beyond the problems and roll up their sleeves and make it a better place. As OP said the school is decent and thus probably doesn't really need too much work to make it great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Fine, but as parents we all have to do what we think is the best for our dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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yes, and while doing this we don't care about the greater good we could create if we were all a less self-centered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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if i thought that my involvement would make a difference, i would not think twice about staying and getting involved. the problem is, most of the parents in our nabe's public do not have the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Just give it a try for a couple of years and get involved. If it is hopeless you can still pull out and move to the other zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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It doesn't take that many people to be proactive, just a little effort. There are lots of things that can be done, and I'm sure that even the parents who seem too busy, would help if they were given specific things to do. Thats what is working with our school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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The thing is, if you do this, with the overcrowding happening in the good schools, you are not guaranteed a spot. If the school is over capacitated, then they could send your dc to next nearest school. So keep this in mind. And as far as staying where you are, if you say your current zoned school is decent, a little investment with time and energy can do wonders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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OP. thank you, another consideration to think about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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np: I'll go one further. Think about what it would do to your property value if the trend you start... staying and improving your already decent school caught on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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My MIL lives in subsidized housing and has to be in the apt at least once every 30 days to maintain residency (spends a lot of time in hospitals and being cared for by different family.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.10, 01:33 PM Flag
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Continuing, the residence is legal if a parent lives there. Simply maintain a different residence for each parents. I believe that as long as that parent is days there at least one night, with less than 30 days between, you are totally legal. I'd maintain a log of every night, and move some mail, driver's license, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.10, 01:36 PM Flag
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This came up in my family because a couple separated. But not legally. He just moved out til they worked it out or got divorced. As you can imagine, there was some back and forth on living arrangements that lasted years til legal separation (still no divorce, he still has keys and spends a lot of time at his wife's place, kinda crazy). Anyway, that was perfectly acceptable to the school district. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.10, 01:40 PM Flag
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And your reason to pull this two year old message back to the front is exactly what? Do you really think that any of the participants are still around or even remember this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.10, 01:40 PM Flag
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Just move to the new zone. Your kid will want neighborhood playdates and you'll find yourself making friends there. If you try and maintain two places, your kid will be confused and will feel like an outsider. You can always move back later. And yes, they do check in many popular schools so you can't just 'rent' a place for the address. You would also have to tell your kid to lie when asked where he lives and do you really want to teach him to do that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.10, 01:42 PM Flag
[ - ] am 45. doctors said i have a >1% chance of conceiviing. think this is 16 dpo , though it could be 15. slight tint of blood, but not much. i just can't spend the $8 on a test. what is your guess? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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go to dollar tree, their tests are very sensitive, and they're a dollar... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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yup, I'm obsessive about testing early, but I can't bring myself to pay $8 a pop. It caught this pregnancy at 13 dpo. The only bad thing about them is they are not the pee on a stick type. You need to pee into a cup and use a medicine dropper to put a couple drops on the test (dropper is included), I actually just use the dropper mid-stream, but that takes decent aim. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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what is dollar tree? this is nyc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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dollar tree is one of those discounts store where everything is a dollar, they may have them at others too, but I know their brand is pretty good. I have no idea if they have any in nyc though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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i'm guessing there aren't any here -- i always see people post about them but i've never seen one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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you're right, I looked it up, the closest one is in the Bronx. They have a bunch in the burbs... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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wait and see [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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i know. that is what i do and it is painful constantly thinking about mit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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where do you live? I have some tests, and never using them. I am DONE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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eugene, oregon. but thanks so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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I know it's hard, but just wait it out. I didn't test till maybe 10 days after my period was due, got a BFP (resulting in v healthy db in my mid40s). good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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mid 40s? how many months did you try? i am at 18 months a still trying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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well, actually, I'd stopped trying. we tried to do IVF, didn't produce enough eggs so did IUI and it didn't work. So we were thinking about adoption (for a long time -- we had some other stuff keeping us occupied too) and I unexpectedly found myself pg at 46. I was very lucky, and had an easy pregnancy and our db (she's #2) is perfect in every way (in my admittedly biased opinion) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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you are not ready for a child if you can't spend 8 dollars on a test [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:27 PM Flag
[ - ] how do announce your pregnant to relative etc? a card? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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called my siblings, let Mom tell everyone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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np: LOL - that's how it works for us too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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call the ones you care about hearing it from you... word spreads quick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:55 PM Flag
[ - ] 20 months take off diaper all day, doen't understand potty yet...pees on floor, suggestions? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.25.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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pull ups? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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can try, prob will take them off too....... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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onesies that close in the back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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onsies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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have him help clean up and say, 'next time you may want to use the potty. just et me know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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good idea, thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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a 20mo won't get this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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yes he will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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you are nuts. i hope your uterus dries up soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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do you know that almost every pediatrician suggests this? dr spock and brazelton to name two that you may know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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not at 20 mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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put them on backwards so he/she can't pull on the tabs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? you are sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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you are going to "huh" me???? you are fucking crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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oh goodie... someone to make ub fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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dg or db. Isn't this early to potty train? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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not ready not a big deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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ITA. Not ready to potty train. Give up and try again later. Probably when he or she is closer to age 3. 20 mos is very young for potty training. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Oh, wait a minute. The CHILD takes off the diaper. So sorry to misunderstand! Put them on backwards is a good idea. Onesie is a good idea, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:32 PM Flag
[ - ] okay....2 out of 6 moms in my playgroup have never heard of darwin! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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Guess they must not be those moms who got all the college education just to SAH that people complain about on here, huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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they both have college educations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Please tell where they went to school so I can ensure DB never goes there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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one went to hunter and i don't know where the other went to school. i really like her but she never understands a thing i ever say. it is always miscontrued. it's almost like talking to a child, the lack of understanding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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no. tell me that's not true. that can't be true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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yes. America: One nation under....educated! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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Their kids probably know of Darwin - my DS learned about it from Diego or some other TV show. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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yikes! not from school? from tv? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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He's 5! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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oh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Last year, DH was doing something stupid with a tool and I said - "Let's not win the Darwin awards tonight." DS started talking about a "special island" with birds and iguanas. I'd like to think it was us taking him to the Darwin exhibit at AMNH as a toddler, but I'm sure it was TV. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:50 PM Flag
[ - ] edamame shelled: freezer broke. they thawed, but while still cold, put them in the fridge a week ago. can i cook and eat? tia. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Smell them. It's easy to tell when soy products have gone bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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holy crap they smell like sh*t!!! now it seems so obvious! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] One of my son's preschool teachers "happily" confessed to me that she's 7 wks pg; unplanned (she has a LT boyfriend). Hasn't told any of the other parents but I assume she's told some of her coworkers. Of course I congratulated her, but should I get a card or something, or wait until it's more public? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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LT boyfriend? I'm not a believer in giving cards to congratulate someone on getting pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Congratulate her on teaching her students that unplanned pregnancies by unwed women are okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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you must be s religous fanatic! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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LOL, I'm not but I don't think all of this glorification of unwed, uplanned pregnancies is a GOOD thing. Do you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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i got pregnant before marriage. i thought having a baby was more important than marriage. the only reason i got married was for the health insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Whore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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np: you're funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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insurance whore, certainly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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np: Meaning, a smart whore :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Remove "by unwed women" and I agree with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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lol - yes, because preschool kids are so damaged by these types of things... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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no card is needed, I'm pregnant with my first, married, and it was planned, and I didn't get any cards... It would never occur to me to do so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:44 PM Flag
[ - ] My 3 1/2 yo has been in swim lessons for years (first with parents, and now on his own). This summer I enrolled him in lessons at a different location because they have an outdoor pool 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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fascinating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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OP: sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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^^^ Anyway, the instructors are horrible. They just go through the motions of "teaching" but don't really connect or pay attention to whether the kids are trying or learning the instructions. There are a lot of high fives and a lot of splashing and half the time the kids aren't paying attention -- and the instructions don't do anything to try to get them engaged. Should I intervene somehow, or just accept that my son is in for a summer of pool playtime without learning much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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is your goal that your 3.5 year old learn specific strokes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Well, yes -- we were hoping that by the end of the summer he'd master "front floating," which he was almost able to do when the last session ended. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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I wonder if getting them comfortable and enjoying their time in the pool at first isn't a good first activity. You can judge better but is it not possible that they are doing like stealth teaching knowing how contrary this age group can be? If not. Say something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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is your kid having fun? I think that is the most important thing at this age. the more fun he has, the more comfortable he will be in the water, the faster he will learn to swim. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Trying to find a great OB/GYN, was previously with a wonderful one (Dr. Rini Rattan), but she has closed her practice to teach. Grrrrr.. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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my ob is leaving her practice too (Vanessa Dinnall)... so annoying.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] newly divorce mom, met this guy 2.5 months ago we seem to have a good time everytime we see eachother which is everyother week when my ds is with my ex. The thing is that this new man used to send msgs at the beginning almost everyday, lately he is just getting in touch when my free weekend is approaching. Time for a talk? Should I ask what is he looking for, I really like him... 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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anyone??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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weren't you here just a couple of days ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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no, but it's sad that there's someone else out there in that situation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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I think he's made it clear that he's just looking for a booty call on your free weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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i agree, but it never hurts to talk it out if you want more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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But be prepared to end it if he says, "I just want something casual right now." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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It sucks, but it seems like that might be the case. Definitely talk to him about it though before you jump to conclusions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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this w/e is supposed to be my free w/e, how should I start the conversation, this is new to me. What should I say/ask? Should I even accept to see him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I wouldn't harp on the fact that he's not contacting you as much. I would start out by asking what he is looking for in a relationship. let the conversation go from there. I would do it in person because it is easier to infer what they mean by body language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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respond likewise. and one weekend forget about him totally, say your are busyl.put him on the back burner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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that would be satisfying to do, but IME it backfires over time & creates an insane and depressing game. I vote "be upfront." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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I agree. This guy isn't serious as we all know and having that "conversation" is just unnecessarily painful and awkward. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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maybe you should think about what you want first. if you want someone for booty call yourself from time to time, no harm in keeping him around while you look for someone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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it's only 2.5 months, I think we should give the guy a break too. He is just probably getting to know you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
[ - ] hello, ladies! what would you serve with a greek fish dish. need starch and veggie 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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Starch: cold orzo salad with lemon, olive oil, chopped mint, salt and pepper. Vegetable: Salad of shredded romaine, finely chopped dill, scallions and crumbled feta. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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veggie: cucumber, tomato and feta salad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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be careful where you get the tomatoes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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spanakopita. It's a little time consuming but so good and you get both starch and veggie in one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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rice with spinach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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this thread is making me so hungry! 3.5hrs till I get to go home... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:16 PM Flag
[ - ] So this is for the moms applying to preschools. Just came from lunch with five close friends, all of them are natives and not a single one put their dcs in a popular or TT preschool. All of them were considered legacies or alums at the so-called TT preschools but they sent to neighborhood schools. All of those dcs are now in TT private. Why? They said that not going to a known school made their dc more appealing. Take it for its worth but I find it interesting. Good luck! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.25.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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BTDT mom and ITA. It is very hard for a family with the first child going through a TT preschool to do well getting into a TT ongoing as there are always many siblings and legacies in the class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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the question is, are they legacies at ongoing schools? If so, no advantage to a "tt" preschool at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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that's their theory, though. Nobody knows what exactly it takes to get your child into whatever ongoing you prefer. Not going to a "TT" preschool might or might not work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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ITA. Only go to a TT preschool if you truly like it more than a preschool that is convenient. Don't choose it because of exmissions because no one really know how it will go. It depends on the year, the child, your relationship to the school, etc., none of which you can predict or control. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:26 PM Flag
[ - ] flatbush 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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sorry, meant to search instead of post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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and the question is, "what do Brooklyn and control top pantyhose have in common?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] about to have first son. what do i need for bris in terms of jewish customs? what should baby wear? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.25.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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I bought him a little baby yarmulke (the kind that ties under the chin. otherwise, he can wear whateer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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are parents supposed to buy him a tallis or is that for bar mitzvah? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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oh gosh, no, no talis necessary : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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and what should he wear? something special or just a gown or undershirt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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i just did a little pants and kimono shirt outfit. anything you want, really, but i guess either 2 piece or a gown is better than a onesie... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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you are a big help..come on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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Try to get a copy of The New Jewish Baby by Anita Diamante--great resource with lots of info and ways to just make the ceremony your own--but it's not overwhelming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:19 PM Flag
[ - ] I have an older dc, and now a new baby. Baby is 3 months, so we're still in the thick of it. I've done this before, so WHY do I feel like we will be stuck in baby-phase forever?? Why don't I have the perspective that baby will also grow up and outgrow the crying and sleep issues? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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because you are very tired and had romanticized the babyhood of your first dc, which is how it was possible for you--or anyone--to have a 2nd. Hang in there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I suppose! Though I know that dc #1 was very difficult, and we got through it. But I still can't see it now. Will I ever get perspective? Sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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I agree. We also forget how "fun" L&D were, which lets us be ok with doing it again. Hang in there, OP. This too shall pass. Just keep looking at your first dc and remember you've gotten through this before. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:12 PM Flag
[ - ] okay, about to do pg test. pray with me that it's negative (and no, I'm not religious). 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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i was right there with you 2 wks ago. I am praying for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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was your neg? (I'm stalling for time here before peeing...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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just get it over with... you'll feel better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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yes, it was. period was 7 days late, but better late than never - whats your story? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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On the pill, took it late in the day a few times early in the month, had sex with DH 4 out of 5 days mid cycle, now boobs hurt, bloated, tingly nipples. Sigh. Period is due tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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the "taking it at the same time of day" rule is to help you remember to take it. As long as its within 12 hours or so you're fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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well, POAS, and post back - couldnt those all be normal symptoms of your period? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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I never get them, though--the only time i have was the 3x I was pg (2 m/cs). Kind of freaking. We want #2 but not quite yet and I'm not sure what we'd do/how DH will react. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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how old is #1? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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it's been 1 minutes. she's never coming back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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^^ 10 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Post back already! I am literally on the edge of my seat... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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OP here--it was negative! Keeping fingers crossed for tomorrow morning's test...#1 is 2yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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i have my fingers crossed for you, too, but good job on today's test! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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phew! if you were pg and and having symptoms already, you likely would have gotten a positive. I bet your period will come in the next day or 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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sounds like pms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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oooh, this is the most excitement I've had all day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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