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[ - ] My 6 mo ds does not roll over. He can sit unattended, reach, lean all the way forward and sit back up. But he simply will not roll over. (Actually, he rolled over twice at 8 wks, but then never again.) All the books say he should be doing this. (he's hit all the other milestones for babbling, laughing, etc,). Anyone btdt? I know every kid is different (my db #1 did everything very early, but now all the other kids have caught up), but the books indicate this could be a cause of some concern. Any one else not roll over till after 6.5 mos? Did it matter? Not sure what I could do about it anyway. Other than worry -- which I'm obviously doing or I wouldn't be here writing this. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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What does your Ped say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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He hasn't had the 6 mo appt yet. I told her at 4 mos, but it was less important at 4 months. I intend to bring it up at our appt, but it's not for 2 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Don't worry. Neither of my totally normal dc's rolled over until 7mo and 8mo. All the books say they should and I worried too but they were fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Really? That makes me feel better. Were they slow to crawl too? My instinct is that he's fine. He's actually quite strong, but that's why it seems weird too. It's not as if he doesn't have the neck strength, etc, to pull it off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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My now 9mo is trying really hard to crawl but just goes backwards (I am not worried in the slightest about him). My #1 crawled at 9mo and walked at 12.5m. My #2 ds just used to lie with his face flat onto the floor during tummy time and couldn't really lift his head much at all at 6mo - he can now. If your gut feeling is that your dc is fine then they probably are. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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Give him tons of tummy time and get down there and encourage a rollover. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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I roll him back and forth all the time. He resists it. He actually throws his weight the opposite direction to counteract my attempts to roll him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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don't roll him back and forth. Put him on his stomach and leave him be. Put a toy or your face out of his reach and make HIM roll. We know you can do it for him, he needs to do - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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my older dd - now 3 - also only rolled twice at 4 mos and then NEVER again (til she was a toddler and was doing it for fun). she is now a happy, healthy 3yo who walks and talks. don't worry! also, she never crawled - only scooted on her tush, but right "on time" around 8 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] the new Hillary - longer hair, softer smiles and demeanor, asking men to bail her out of her massive spending spree. What is feminist about that? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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She and Bill should just give some speeches to pay it off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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Or Bill could broker a few more questionable oil deals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:07 AM Flag
[ - ] 13week old will only go down for a nap after I rock her, bounce her etc.. won't go into crib awake and then sleep-is this normal, am I creating a bad habit that she will only go down w ith my help? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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yes they do get into bad habits. I did this with #1 and when #2 came I did things diff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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op: what did you do with #2 and how long did you do this with #1? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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with #2 I just from day one put her down when she was getting a little tired. I didn't rock her to sleep. My #1 bad habit was for me to stay with her until she fell asleep. This lasted for almost 4yrs. It was SO HARD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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with my dc I did whatever it took to get them to sleep until 6 months, and then I tried to instill good habits, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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You might find the Babywhisperer Book/website helpful. Are you putting them down before they are sleepy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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op: no I start trying to get her down when she seems tired and cranky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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You might be leaving it a bit late in that case. Try to keep note of when dc is getting cranky and if it is a regular time try to put dd down 10mins before then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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I still cannot put her in the crib awake. That is what I am struggling with! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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I agree with some of the other posters not to worry too much at this stage. By 6m I would try to start doing things differently but for now do what works. The Babywhisperer has some good techniques to try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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I never worried about stuff like that. Baby won't go off to college needing to be bounced to sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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op: thx I like your style, am trying not to stress as most important thing is for her to get the nap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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exactly - and naps end at age 3 anyway - so what's a thousand or so days in a lifetime? No big deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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eh. it's fine. I rocked til 18 mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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op: thx!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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13 weeks is still pretty young. Mine did fine going down awake at bedtime but not naps at that age. I found Weissbluth's sleep book extremely helpful, but not the Baby Whisperer. Ultimately you have to do what's right for you and your baby rather than to try to push your baby into an external concept you have. If you stay mindful of the goal of putting down awake, you can eventually get there with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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op: thx so much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:20 AM Flag
[ - ] I need help please! I am worried about my nuchal results - should I be? Based on the measurements, we have a 1 in 410 changes of DS. Based on the bloodwork and the measurements combined, we have a 1 in 2500 chance of DS. Is that bad? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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What does yor ob say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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We got the results directly from the hospital. She said they were "fine." It is the 1 in 410 that scares me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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it's a 2499/2500 chance that your kid doesn't have DS. seems pretty decent to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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Thanks it is the first number I am worried about. Did anyone else get two numbers like this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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how old are you? what does your OB say? mine was candid and told me that if i were her sister, she wd be fine w/me not having an amnio based on my results/age. for my 2nd DD I did CVS, just b/c i was anxious through 1st pregnancy not having had amnio. felt reassured by concrete results. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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I haven't talked to my OB yet. I suppose I will wait and talk to her. I worry about everything... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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OP: I keep replying, but my replies are not showing up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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Unless you are like 15 those results are great. Obviously talk to your doctor but I'd be happy with those. Were the other trisomy results also that good? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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OP: The trisomy results were 1/1400 and 1/10000. I feel good about those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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talk to your doc but you are golden. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:24 PM Flag
[ - ] one of dd's new classmates (her parents) invited us and another family for a playdate/pizza dinner. After dinner the other invited family asked the mom how much she owed for dinner. She told her. Don't you think it is weird? If someone invites you, I assume they are paying no? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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yes if you invite you pay (that's how I was raised) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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at a restaurant or their home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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it's a little odd, but maybe they had agreed that they would split it in advance, and forgot to tell you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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this is the second money manners question if a couple of minutes. Are you writing an article? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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I would offer to pay; but wouldn't really expect to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Might Need a Cerclage-Really scared at the prospect of it. Afraid of the pain duing procedure and after. Plus, what if I go into labor before it's been removed? Anyone out there who'd had one? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.25.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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my bf has had 3. they will give you an epidural during the procedure, she said she just felt crampy for a few days. They monitor you closely towards the end of your pregnancy and you will be instructed to go straight to L&D if you have any contractions so it can be taken out. I think normally it is removed around 36-37 weeks to avoid that scenario. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] I set up a blog site at the place dd has a blog and listed similar interests as hers. To my surprise, she contacted me (via a comment to my blog), and we chattered back and forth. Now, I feel that's enough. I don't feel comfortable keeping up this charade. wwyd 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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oh what a tangled web we weave... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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you are weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I wanted to see who she was talking to and if she was following the guidelines we set up for her...what is weird about that? I know few parents of teens who have done similar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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It's creepy, spying on someone like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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do you have a teen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Unless you have really good reason to not trust her, I think this is too much. She will be majorly pissed at you (rightly so imo) if she finds out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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you didn't answer my question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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No I don't have a teenager, but I will have one in a few years and my opinion sticks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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what exactly is too much? the internet is a public venue. I did not set out to ensnare her, just to see what she was doing like anyone else using that site could [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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pretending to be someone else and talking to her AT ALL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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well that's kinda why I posted this. I didn't feel comfortable with it either. Let's hope you never stumble in your attempts to keep your teen safe when the time comes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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Then ask them how they got out of it :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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they used spyware. I don't have that. I knew she was on a new site, so I set up a blog, like I said, listing interests similar to hers. she contacted me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I'm the Oh what a tangled web we weave poster and I think you made a mistake. Being a parent does not give you reason to trick and deceive your child without having a reason - only to satisfy your own curosity. Now, if you think you childs on drugs - ok, search their room while they are gone - heck - I'd search it together while they were standing right there - but you broke a lot of rules and a lot of trust and as far as I can see gained nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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you know what? I don't disagree. I just wanted to see if I could find her site. it's a public venue. I wanted to see how easy it would be to find it and I wanted to see what she was posting. I never expected her to contact me, that was never my intention. and when she did, I responded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Either switch off and keep quiet or use this as a good lesson in 'you never know who you are talking to on the internet'. Depending on her age she may feel betrayed that you have been tricking her. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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yeah, I think at this point I'll just use the access she gave me to monitor who she's talking to every now and then, but not keep up the fake stuff, i.e. respond as if I'm another person. We've had the "you never know who you're talking to" conversation a number of times...and I know her school reinforces that as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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I think you could cause real damage to your relationship if she finds out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I do too, but what we're talking about is not a long "relationship." I just did this yesterday, and most of the back and forth were tips about how to make my site look better. If I let the site die, basically look like I lost interest it will become a nonissue. we "talked" for maybe an hour. It's not like days, weeks, or monts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Ok. I'd stop now then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I plan to. tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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I don't blame you for being curious/concerned and I think you obviously care about her and didn't intend to trick her, which is why you decided you weren't comfortable with it. Good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] just got a wedding invitation. HONOUR, is it ok to spell it this way? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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yes..it's Honour or Honor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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not in the US [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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where is it ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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it's ok to spell it like this on a formal invite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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isn't it the british spelling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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yes it is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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why anyone would do it in us? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Maybe they're British ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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they are not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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who knows - I'm show trash and spell theater - theatre. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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US show trash that is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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NYer here..when it comes to the "theater" I spell it theatre too. Theater to me is the movie theater [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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The rule is you use that spelling if a religious officiant will preform the ceremony - signed, invitation designer mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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there will be a priest and a rabbi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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yes - in formal invitations honour is how it is typically spelled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:12 AM Flag
[ - ] How can I work on being less needy/self-conscious? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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first you have to figure out why you are like this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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chemicals, mom, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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yep, get off UB and figure out why you are like this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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I ultimately expect everyone to let me down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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i'm sure they fulfill your prophecy. btw, why are you puting this on others. Its about you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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np: why? who was the person so close to your heart that let you down more than once? This is something you need to realize that if one person does it doesn't mean the world is this way. BTDT with my dad and men in general. I blamed and didn't trust men for a long time because of my father's past affair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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feel like living with DH is bringing me down and I don't want to face it. He has a lot of issues - I can't get him to change and I feel stifled and unhappy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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have you tried therapy? You can't let others bring you down. You need to find inner strength and love yourself more than that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:11 AM Flag
[ - ] traveling question. we will be taking a ten hour car trip. how much worse will it be to go on july fourth weekend as opposed to the next weekend? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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4th isn't a huge travel holiday like Thanksgiving. It should be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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dh wants to go on the fourth b/c he has off from work. i want to go in august b/c dcs have no camp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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i am with you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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depends on where you are going [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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ny to canada [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I would avoid the holiday weekend if possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:00 AM Flag
[ - ] WDTD when you invite your friend's kid on an outing with your kid (like bowling, movies, etc) and the mom insists on paying even though you refuse? Do you end up taking it anyway to avoid a big thing? or just keep refusing no matter what? I find this so awkward, I don't know how to handle. TIA 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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I refuse it over and over and explain that he is my guest. If the insist then I would take it and buy their dc a little something with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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I fint THAT insulting. It's just showing off and having no regard for the other moms feelings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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excuse me?? what do you find insulting about me not wanting to take the mother's money? or me buying their dc something with it (like special snack, ect) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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If another mom insists that you take the money, it is kind of a slap to her that you would take it and turn around and give it back in such a way. If you don't see that, you don't. But I agree with other poster, its about making the OTHER person feel good - not you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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why is taking it and buying say ice cream for her son giving it back? If I invite, I invite. I tell them this is my treat and I get annoyed when I tell them from the beginning that I'm treating for them to insist paying. This isn't how I was raised. If you invite, you pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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There really is not point in us discussing the matter. Carry on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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count the I's in your sentence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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I'd decline the money at first but if it was offered again I'd accept it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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"Let me treat. You can pay next time." Assuming your kids get together with some frequency [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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you offer to take care of it, and she insists you accept. It's always about making people feel comfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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just say you hoped to take the dc as a guest. if they offer money and don't listen to you, jsut take it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:53 AM Flag
[ - ] had a stupid fight with DH this morning, he went away for 2 day. now i feel bad. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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Call him to make up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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op i know i should, but dont want to give in ( i know i am being 12) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Just do it. You will feel better and won't spend the who;le time he is away thinking about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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ok, i'll do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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Hope it goes well - GL :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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thanks, i am sure it will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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you don't even have to call to apologize. just call and say i wanted to wish you a safe trip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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he is already there, just left a message that he got there and he is ok. i guess i will call him back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:03 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone have spotting on the day they were to get their period and find out that they were pregnant? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Not me but I've heard of this happening -GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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thanks.. i am so, so, sohopeful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
[ - ] We had our nuchal test last Tuesday and STILL haven't heard anything. Did anyone else wait this long for their results? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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did you do the bloodwork too? I think I got results in 5 business days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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Yes - we had the bloodwork. This would be the 6th business day - not including the day we went. I am so anxious and just want to know! :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:49 AM Flag
[ - ] why should we not move to london for 2 years for a great work op for dh? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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no clue. My friend moved last summer for 2yrs and loves it. 1 yr is already over [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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We did the opposite, London to NY for 2 years. It's been great for us to try something new and the time has flown by. Do it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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i will have 1 kid in kindergartem - what should i expect? i also have a 2 yo - what should i expect for that child - school wise - activities? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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If you are in a position to pay for private schools then do. I do not recommend the State schools in London. I haven't had school age kids in London so I'm no expert on this. There are classes etc but not on the same scale as here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:51 AM Flag
[ - ] big-law wohm w/5yo and 1yo (and dh) - our firm has an annual 3 day retreat in florida - spouses & kids invited this year - spouse will come but i think kids should stay home - what do i tell my boss so that i am declining the invitation graciously? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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why wouldn't you take your children to Disney? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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op - not disney; its a really non-kid friendly boutique hotel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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Then why do they invite the family? Is there no pool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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op - there's a pool. out of a department of 20, only 1 other person is brining their kids. i think we will stick out like sore thumbs, and i don't really want my boss/co-workers seeing me as the mom chasing the 1yo in a diaper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Is your boss bringing children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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op - he is 60 - no kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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hmmm... whose idea was it to include family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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If kids are invited I would take them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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np: maybe she would like a small getaway alone with dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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op - but most of my co-workers are leaving their kids at home. it feels weird to be among the only ones with kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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You say most but not all. Just decide what you would prefer. I don't see your issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Is there an issue with your children that you don't wan the people at work to know about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Oh please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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could you find someone to watch the kids so you could go with DH? Sounds like it might be fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Oh no! My five year old is in camp that week. Well, smile smile - guess dh and I get some time alone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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and your 1yo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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That is solved by having to hire someonef or your five year old and realizing that you and dh might be able to take advantage of the situaiton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Why do you need to offer an excuse, just say DH no kids. ITA kids stay home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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i agree, what is the big deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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the big deal is, if I understand correctly, that the child-free partner is reaching out to the people w/ kids by including them and she doesn't want to seem ungrateful. I think it's a good idea not to bring them as you are prob right that people will see you as "mom" after seeing you with them. people at my firm started calling me mom when I got pg -ick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:11 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know what the class size is for PS41 next year? I mean children in one class, not how many k classes 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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42 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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ha ha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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call them. how's that for an idea? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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Tried, they are annoying and will give no informaton. I was hoping there was a 41 mom on that heard the scoop and would share. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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insideschools say 21 for K increasing to 28 by 5th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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i think that is what 41 wants but likely not to get it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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I know, but that was for years past. There is an overcrowding issue now and they are turning students away. Do you think they will have to have 28 in a class in order to justify turning people away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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possibly. Is there a doe limit to class size? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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on paper 25, irl 28 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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in case you're watching post, i just found out from the school that it's 6 classes with 25 dcs each. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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whoa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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hey, better than the 8 classes of 28 predicted! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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^^they wanted it to be no more than 5 classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:39 AM Flag
[ - ] I know I'm probably too late and already screwed, but please indulge me anyway. almost 11 mo still wakes up around 5 am for a bottle then sleeps another 2-3 hours. what's the best way to stop this feeding? CIO has not been successful with him at all. or do I just suck it up and he'll eventually outgrow this phase? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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if you stop he may start waking up at that time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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so you think i should just keep going as is for now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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I would. Not worth risking a kid up at 5am in the morning. I'm sure other people would recommend just letting him cry though. Do whatever you are most comfortable with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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ferber has a whole section on weaning milk intake at night that works very well and is very fair to baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:53 AM Flag
[ - ] DD is 2yo. I am starting to think about schools. What are the top tier citywide and zoned schools in NY? tia! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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If she is 2yo and not already in the right preschool you are already too late! ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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I know! We are zoned for PS 196 in Forest Hills, so at least we are covered there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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All the citywide schools are in manhattan and there are only 3 (TAG, NEST and Anderson). There are a good number at Anderson from Queens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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buy the book and then realize that you wasted your time and money because it will all change by the time you need to apply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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I don't get it. If you are zoned by PS 196, you are already set. It is one of the best schools in NYC scores-wise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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