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[ - ] Just to be sure -- G & T schools test better that PS 6 & 290, for example, have better facilities, etc. and are open to all kids across the city -- correct? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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not necessarily. some gen ed schools have great facilities and score very well on the state tests. There are three city-wide schools and then the districts have their own programs usually within a gen ed school that are available to dcs in that district. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Just read something that maybe PS 11 moms can clarify - post implied there is no G&T after 2nd grade...could that be true? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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Not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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not true...there were 2 G&T classes in every grade in grades K-2 this year and one each in grades 3, 4 and 5. This year's 2nd grade class, the year they entered K was the first year they were able to fill 2 G&T classes instead of 1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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Got it, thank you both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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np, is your dc starting K there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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Mine too. Very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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Do you live in Chelsea? We live near Whole Foods [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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We live in Soho right now, but want to move to Chelsea over the summer. We would really like to be able to walk to school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Where do most of the kids go after 5th? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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I know several that are at Lab and Salk and Nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Advice- a new friend has invited me to her house for dinner. She's having a few friends over (I don't know any of them) what would be nice to bring? I have already asked if she wanted me to bring dessert, but she kindly declined. Do you think a bottle of wine would be nice? Or should I do flowers? Thanks 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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I like the idea of a nice candle from L'Occitane, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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A bottle of wine is nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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If you bring wine, have it wrapped and don't expect her to serve it at the party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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send a little arrangement in advance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Help with 6 yo dd birthday party ideas. We moved to the outta boros so we have a small backyard. Planning a late afternoon fling. She doesn't want entertainment. Her words magicians are boring and clowns are for babies. But I know with her 23 long invite list (+ some parents) I'll need someone to help me. Should I just hire a sitter for the whole time to distract/entertain? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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You need more than a helper with 23 6yos! What kind of activities do you have planned? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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For me, lots of drinking. Honestly since we've moved here we've had many impromptue bbqs, etc. It's pretty much a free for all play time for the kids. But that’s usually 6 at most. We’re a laid back crowd. But 23 is many, maybe bring out the kiddie pool. If I have help give them activities to keep the kids entertained. Any ideas would be helpful? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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How small is small? Could you buy a slip and slide? I passed a party the other day that had this thing that blew up like a moon bounce but was a water slide... it was pretty cool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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Too small for s&s, they might go crashing into the fence. Also, if it rains we'll all be inside so I don't want to focus on water activities, but mighte put up our small pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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another thing that would be cool but not too expensive, would be to get a bunch of different bubble makers... that would go well with kiddy pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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some of the parents will probably help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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But I don't want to burden them w/this. They always have their entertainment. Maybe I need one sitter and a housekeeper? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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That sounds reasonable. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:12 PM Flag
[ - ] New moms: what diaper bag do you recommend? Thank you 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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I've had 2 dcs and never had a diaper bag. I have a changing roll that holds diapers, wipes etc and I carry this under the stroller or in my bag. Any other bits I need I carry in whichever bag I'm using that day. I bought an expensive diaper bag and just found I never needed it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:42 PM Flag
[ - ] New moms: what diaper bag do you recommend? Thank you. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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the free one you get at the hospital. After a few months I threw things into the bottom of the stroller and used my purse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Those who've successfully lost weight: along with diet, do you find cardio or strength training more effective? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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ITD. Op - I lost 30lbs with a combination of all you listed. Watched what I ate, also cut all white flour products. Joined a gym and workout on the treadmill, also lift weights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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I agree - there are a ton of studies that show just dieting isn't as effective as working out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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Exactly and you want to tone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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food is 85% of the problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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strength and cardio have helped me lose inches, but weight -- i've just got to keep my mouth closed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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Exercise also changes your metabolism so you burn fat for a longer period of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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honestly, I think you need both, and both will help. It's true that weight training doesn't help you lose pounds, and it can actually make you gain, but you will look much better, and your clothes will fit better/looser! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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My trainer always said building muscle, b/c it's more "metabolically active" and burns more cals & fat all day long, making you leaner. But what is a trainer gonna say? "Fire me and go for a run"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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you have to do both. i once asked my post-baby trainer (a two week gift, thank you) if it would be better to jog for 30 min. or walk briskly for 45 min and he said walk... you have to put in the time to burn the calories, but more importantly to raise your metabolism., which is what muscles do as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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muscles in women do not significantly increase metabolism (I've looked up the scientific studies on this) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone get nursery furniture from pottery barn? I like the look of some of the furniture but it got a C+ in the Baby Bargains book. :( 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.24.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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I got the train table - the finish scratches REALLY easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Oh okay- good to know. Thanks. That is probably why the furniture got a C [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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My Ikea things held up better than PBK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] OK--I feel like an idiot. I think that UES didn't have G & T because the public schools are highly ranked. Now I see I missed the whole testing craze. Where does one get all this public school info? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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PSD, this board, friends with same age kids, NYC public elementary school book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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insideschools.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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yep, insideschools.org is 100% devoted to helping people navigate the public schools, and it's non-profit and independent reviews. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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What is PSD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone buy a "convertable" crib and actually convert it? It seems like a good idea in theory - but I wonder how it actually works... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.24.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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i think they all convert to some degree. my son is 2.5, so i just looked into the crib conversion kit for his crib - but it is soooo ugly and expensive. i'm just going to buy a cheap toddler bed to get him through the next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Ugly in what way? Isn't it just your crib with side rails? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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this, in white. i hate how it looks as a toddler bed. http://www.brattdecor.com/productimages/1307-L2.jpg232 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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The front of our crib comes off. It looks fine, DS still loves it at 2.5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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We did, but we went to a twin bed in the end. Not much more expensive than the conversion kit and will last [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to make a stroller decision and need some help. I live in NYC. Is a Bugaboo worth it? Is it something you can take on the subway? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.24.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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I am wondering the same thing.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Anyone? I could use some guidance with this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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You don't want to take Bugaboo on the subway. Though it's great as a stroller for walks around your immediate neighborhood - will go over any bumps or obstacles smoothly. For subway you want umbrella stroller. I recently posted for ideas as to which one - responses included maclaren volo, quest, or the chicco. If you just want one stroller my guess is one of the heftier maclarens, but don't have experience with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Okay thanks. I will travel on the subway a lot - so it sounds like it is not a great choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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np- I take the subway daily, the Chicco Comfort is the one we use. It reclines and is a little heavier than the Volo.. Depending upon the subway stop (elevator or not), I think the Bugaboo is too heavy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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I live in NYC as well, we got the mcclaren quest for #2. easy to carry on subway and bus. and we walk miles every day. bugaboo looks nice but never seemed practical to me. we used a zooper for #1 but it's a little heavy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:12 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone familiar w/jaeger lecoultre? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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can I get one at Target? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Have you ever gone on vacation with your kids without your husband? If so what was the reason he couln't go? Assuming you are married and not separated or divorced. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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No [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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yes, work related stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Does it suck when he doesn't go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Yes, I take the kids to visit my parents and we have gone on a trip with a friend and her kids when dh had to work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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Yes all the time. DS and I go on trips with my Dad and my nephew who is also an only. Dad loves to travel and take the kids but someone needs to help him. Usually it's me. Now and again DH goes but we try to go away as a family once a year so he can’t always go on these trips too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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I took my older dc on vacation and left DH and younger dc home. DH does not like to travel on vacation as he travels for work all the time, and DC #2 is too young to enjoy travel. DD and I had an absolute blast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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No -- but DH went away with DC without me. We had had a family vacation planned, but my parents were recovering from a serious car accident and I didn't want to leave them. DH went with DC and they had a great time (although DH was exhausted for weeks afterwards!). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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we've each taken the kids to go see our families without the other parent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Us too. And I've gone on 2-4 day trips with dd without dw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Yes. DH had to work through a school break so I took dc's. We had a fabulous time and my kids say it was their favorite trip. (I think that was because they liked where we stayed though...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Yes, I do this one month each summer. DH stays home to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Dh has taken Db's to see IL's without me when I cannot go- they had a blast. I loved being the single childless person for 1 week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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a few times, always work related. I never saw the sense in kids and I missing out on something because dh had to work. we've done trips alone (me and kids) and w/my brother and his family. it's not a vacation for me in any way, but they are usually fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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Yes - to visit my parents in another city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] 24 weeks pregnant (w/#3) and having BH every 10 minutes or so - they are pretty short and more of a dull pain (like period cramps) than a sharp pain - doctor? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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YES. call doc, they amy send you ro L&D for monitoring. also drink a lot of water adn get off your feet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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I hope everything goes fine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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I would [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Please call your doctor - I was in preterm labor. Better to check for nothing than not to get treated if it is indeed preterm labor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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op - thanks - i called; i am not getting them as frequently right now so they said to watch and wait; what happened w/you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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A few days in the hospital on drugs (turns out I was contracting every 3 minutes, I didn't feel them all). Then bedrest at home, and a few more trips to hospital before delivering at 35 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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op - at what week did this start? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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23 weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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op - wow - this is scary. what were you feeling at 23 weeks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Felt like menstrual cramps, but with pressure down on my cervix. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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op - this is what i am having. now i'm scared. i called the doctor earlier today and they said to monitor it and if it gets worse to call back. i am now freaked out that we will have to go to the hospital in the middle of the night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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My OB had a rule of calling if it was more than 4 an hour for 3 hours (with water and feet up), or more than 6 an hour for 1 hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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^^I see you think you are dehydrated - that's different than having real contractions. Definitely need to up your water intake during the heat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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you're dehydrated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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op - i agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Can you order from resturants in nyc without having a credit card on file? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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Do they come with a card machine? How does this work? No cash in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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Generally, yes, if they do take out at all. You will just have to give them a CC number when you place the order. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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TY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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You can also order from seamlessweb.com (only certain restuarants) and run your CC that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Name best smelling body wash and shampoo for a baby. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Baby Don't Cry shampoo, Paul Mitchell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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Erbeviva Baby, the one from Target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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Mustela [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
[ - ] George W Bush went to Yale. His SAT score was not even 1200. His GPA from HS was bad, too. Goes to show if you're connected, you don't need smarts to go to these schools. Affirmative action for the privileged. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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he applied to college when going was still something not everyone did. he also had average grades at one of the best schools in the country, which means despite being an idiot now, he worked hard and learned something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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He got Bs and Cs. He could not have gotten into Andover either on his own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Bs and Cs at Andover are quite something and harder to get than an A at some suburban public. I am not a Bush fan, but you are taking his application to boarding school and college out of the context of the era. Less competition, fewer students applying, when legacy meant something which it doesn't now at colleges [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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Oh come on, I know Andover/Exeter crowd and they didn't get into HYP w/ Bs and Cs (or any ivy) without major family money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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and how old are these people? if they were going to college in the late 50s and early 60s I find that very hard to believe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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Oh c'mon, the trend that EVERYONE should get a college degree is a recent phenom, back when he did, only the elite and the highly driven did so (and the GI bill guys, but he was most certainly not one of those ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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35+ years ago, that was certainly true. At this point, you have to be the DC of a current member of the university Board of Trustees to be guaranteed admission. No one else is a sure thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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He was the grandson of the senior senator from the home state. That gets you in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Women on this site have such an angry, keeping-score attitude about marriage--why'd you ever get married in the first place? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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because otherwise what would we keep score about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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I didn't feel like folding laundry or taking out the trash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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I wanted to stop having to put out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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To have a PARTNER [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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feh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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I'm sure I don't know what that means. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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wanted to show my mother that i was better than her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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