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[ - ] Where do most LL kids go after 5th grade? IS it tough for them to them go to a gen ed program? What is thepoint of having a gifted program that only goes through 5th grade? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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they go to a variety of middle schools, many of which are selecive programs. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I've wondered about that as well. Two boys in our building a few years ago, one went to Anderson, another to the local PS. Then they both end up at Delta for middle school. So what's the difference? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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selective schools like delta always take the top performing dcs from the gen ed schools. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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what is delta? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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delta is the most selective middle school in D3 (not counting Anderson since it is city-wide). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Actually Delta has not been that selective, since it is huge compared to other programs they take more kids than anyone else. Harder to get into some of the smaller schools. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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but it is the best. I think that is what she means. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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and they take the kids that test the best on the 4th grade tests. smaller schools (like Center and Mott Hall) may take fewer kids but admission is not test performance based. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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a selective program on the UWS. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Most go to good selective middle schools, and since LL is small (2 classes per grade) it's probably nice for most to shake up the peer group a bit. I remember feeling liberated switching to a new school for jr high... it gave me a chance to partially reinvent myself in a new peer group and make new friends who didn't know I had the cooties in K. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Me, too. I was so happy to go to middle school. Five elementary schools fed into it and I met so many nice kids. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Sorry to be dense, but isn't there an Upper Lab, too? Is admission automatic? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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not automatic, and not in the same building or even clse by. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Not connected. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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REALLY? I had no idea. Thanks for the info. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Because after 5th grade the gifted are the same as everyone else? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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because there are selective middle schools. lordy. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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But that's very different from G&Ts, not based on IQ but academic achievement. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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and your point? same diff for high school, college, etc. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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calling them G&T middle schools is a bit laughable, selective is a much better term. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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yes, but nobody here is calling them G&T middle schools. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] What would you do...? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Run! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] I am viewing my DC's OLSAT at the DOE on Monday. Any idea what to expect? 45 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.24.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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B/c I think there was a misake somewhere in the testing. DC got 99/99/99 ERBs and 99 SB. And 27% on Olsat!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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your dc must have not finished the test. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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So, what will I learn from the test and what is my recourse? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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np, nothing. If your dc didn't finish the test, there is no recourse. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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or: No idea. Luckily I did not have to deal with this situation. If I had, I would do the same as you. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Try again next year for 1st grade. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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You know that the OLSAT is an odd test and many many very smart dc (especially the creative ones) did not do nearly as well as expected. I wouldn't except much of the DOE, but every now and then you get some one who will surprise you. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 05:17 AM Flag
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did you file a request with the DOE to have a look at your DC's test? I did the same but have never gotten a word back from them. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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Yes. I also called pretty much every day to make sure I would not be ignored. Why did you call? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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DS bombed (meaning 0 points) the shapes subtest on the BRSA while getting extremely high scores on the rest of the BRSA and the OLSAT. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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So what do you expect looking at the test would change? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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not sure. I just want to make sure it was not a grading mistake. It does look weird since he's done so well on all other aspects of the test. Not even trying it seems to be out of the ordinary for him. Again, we'll see. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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^^^^ btw if it was indeed a technical error I would be pissed because he would have gotten a 99 instead of the 98 he was still being able to get and he would have gotten a better chance on Anderson and NEST. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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You're quibbling over a 98???????????? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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a 98 did not get you into any citywides this year. I think the poster has the right to quibble. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Even if the child had scores a 99, 99's didn't get into citywides. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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NP: There were 447 99s and only 225 citywide seats. So a 99 didn't necessarily get you there either. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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but a 99er would have had a much better chance than a 98er. What's so hard to understand here? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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Fighting with 98 because you wanted 99 is just insane. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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S/he probably didn't answer. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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No idea. We're scheduled for the 17th but I think we might just cancel. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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why would you cancel? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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No interest anymore. It will have been over 2 months since we got the scores. A lot has happened. We're happy with the school for next year. Doubt we'd even ask to have it rescored despite a glaringly off score in one area. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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I don't think it's that odd. DS had all 97-99s and one 35. It happens. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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It's really out oh whack with other tests, etc. Like I said - probably not even going to go. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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It will just be for you to verify that there was not a scoring error. So, you will just verify that the number of questions answered correctly matches the number listed as correct. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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I assume OP will not be able to see the questions but only the answers and the answer key then? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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Correct. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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Last year, parents got to see the questions and answers, but couldn't take them with them [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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It seems like bull if you can't see questions -- don't we teach our kids to go over corrected tests to learn what you don't know. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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you must be kidding? this test is not one that the dc even knew was a test, and the content is used to place kids, not something they must learn as part of their education. doe must safeguard these tests so that they don't get out. its about safeguarding the test, and you really should be ok with that. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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With whom are you meeting? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Someone on here last wk appealed right away b/c her daughter had to bubble & it slowed her down -- they let her retest. I heard this a.m. some schools let the kid's own teachers administer it. Sounds like a lot of inconsistency. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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"on here"? Uh, don't believe a thing what's been said here on UB. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Well, actually it was me who posted that and it was true. SHe also did come down with a fever that night, which may have contributed, but we appealed the next day, they looked into it (talked to her tester and such) and agreed with our appeal. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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so she was sick. ok. I buy that. but getting an appeal because the kid couldn't keep up with the test would be ridiculous. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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No, it wasn't keep up with the test. It was that she was told she had to fill in all her own bubbles whereas all the other kids just had to point. She's a bubble perfectionist and it took her forever and wiped her out. I know it sounds absurd but it's true. We appealed based on that and not the sickness. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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lol! bubbling wiped her out!???! I am LOL big time! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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But that is not true - my dd was told she had to bubble and I as far as I know so were others. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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That is different. You had to appeal within 3 days of taking the test, not after you saw the score and did not like it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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Yes, we followed the rules and were very polite about it all. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Yes, when dc are in a DOE school - it is generally their own teachers who administer it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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For the person whose dc skipped shapes - if there is a testing error, push HARD for a place at a citywide. They will have spaces, esp. at NEST, and squeaky wheel gets the prize [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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The Bracken test is generally used to identify verbally based learning disabilities. That your obviously bright daughter 'flunked" a section of it is pretty wierd. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 05:14 AM Flag
[ - ] I went to the PS 59 open house and totally hated it. Now what? Anyone else in my shoes? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.24.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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hated it why?and you are in D2, right, soyouhave someoptions [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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what options? Isn't it too late for that? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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oh, maybe. i assumed this was in preparation for applying in the fall. She can still move. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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yes, cause moving is such an easy option for everyone! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Are you SO mom who hated it before you went to OH. Was it an OH for incoming families? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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Yes and yes. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Try and keep in mind, it's just Kindergarten. If you hate it, you can move anytime, retest for G&T and/or reapply to privates. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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I don't think anything could have made you like it. So your choices are, move. Find a spot in private, try religious school, homeschool for K (it is not required in NYC), or send her to K. Once you pick, then you get a whole set of new options for first grade. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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No advice other than to take a deep breath. Sometimes all the expectations can boomerang on you. Also, I find that open houses don't show schools at their best, even though you'd assume they would. But the crowd, all the anxiety, a few parents that completely take over all discussions and lead administrators away from what they meant to discuss... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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The principal about whom everyone raves, gave a nonsensical INAUDIBLE speech. She was asked several times to raise her voice and did not. They also were unable to answer BASIC questions (ie about busses since the school is moving). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Well, I see you are SO and hated it before too. So, I guess you are either right or you went in looking for problems. I don't know you, so don't know which. Hope it works out. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Not helpful. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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what kind of help are you looking for? A chorus of PS59 is a bad school? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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I tried to be. I would suggest you wait until the crush time is over and speak directly to the parent coordinator or even the principal. And then see how things are in September. The OR above is right - you can retest and reapply next year if it really doesn't work for your DC. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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They may not know. This is a public school [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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a lot of the tiem the reason they can't answer questions is because they truly don't know. its up to DOE and they haven't been told. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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I realize they don't know, but they should FIND OUT. I have never been so shocked about how little info they had. It was like a comedy of errors. If I acted that way at my job, I'd be fired! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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When is the school moving? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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you are assuming that 1. the DOE knows and 2. DOE wil tell them. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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This is true. It [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Please do your best to hide your feelings from DC. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone use VoIP at home? Any advice. recommendations, opinions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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No idea what that is [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] If I ideally want to have a baby next Sept/October/Nov, when should I go off the pill and start TTC? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Be prepared to get pg immediately, so now. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I mean 2009... and how can I be prepared to get pg immediately? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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I mean if you have to be aware that you can get pg immediately after stopping the pill (as I did twice). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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^^and excuse my brain fart about doing it now! If you want a db Sept, start trying in Dec. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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ok, thanks. Is Sept/Oct a good time to have db... i'm worried about being pg in summer but really don't know what is better [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I am pg with my 2nd August db. It's not that bad. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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^^And I think it's a nice time to have a db. Not too hot or cold, not cold or flu season. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I hate a db at the end of Oct and hated it. Ruined the holidays -- I was tired, db was up every 2-3 hours, I was cranky and not in the mood. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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np -0 she is just saying that, as soon as you go off of the pill, you can get pregnant right away. Happened to me after being on the pill for 10 years. Got preg two weeks later. (NOw, I've been ttc no.2 for 6 mos, so sometimes it is short and sometimes long, but be preapred for right away.) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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how old are you? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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I'm 25, dh is 29 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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then I would wait until jan 2009. Chances are you will get pregnant pretty quickly [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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because of my age? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I was advised to be pill free for 3m prior to ttc (so stop pill 12m prior to the potential birth date). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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My ob said this is antiquated advice. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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This was 3yrs ago. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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There is no reason for it. It's fine to get pg right away - no risk to the db and no increased risk of m/c. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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good to know, thanks. did you conceive within those 3 months (or did you use another form of bc), or soon thereafter? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Used other contraception for 3m and got pg first try after that! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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You can go off the pill and get PG right away w/o any harm. THey only want you to wait so they know you can have "natural cycles". That being said- I just went off June 1 and my cycles are all a mess. Go off now and use other protection. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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np: I had messy, unpredictable cycles post-pill and still got pg very easily. Just had lots of sex and didn't really know my exact due date. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Not pregnant again this month!! TTC number 2 since December 2007. I'm 32 and have a 19 mo son. So frustrating. Going to the RE at the end of July. Will he put me on Clomid (I know that I ovulate every month because I've been charting). 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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sorry to hear that you've been trying for awhile. Sometimes it just takes time. They will probably put you on Clomid even though you ovulate just to make the ovulation stronger, but I don't know exactly what that means. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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dont jump to conclusions on what RE might do. you may have male fertility issue or it could be something else, or nothing. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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We have already had the initial testing and DH doesn't have any sperm issues, I had an hsg and my levels tested, etc. Everything was normal. He just wanted to wait for a follow up appointment, hoping that it wouldn't be necessary, but it is going to be apparently. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Hi - we're moving from Manhattan to Brooklyn, dc is in EI with stepping stone (who we LOVE) and they don't cover brooklyn. Any recs for good EI agencies in Brooklyn? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Toddler 06.24.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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I hear good things about Challenge. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 09:28 PM Flag
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where in Brooklyn? I can say C hallenge handled my son POORLY. I love Thursdays Child. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.05.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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There is a yahoo group BrooklynIEtoCPSE [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.06.08, 04:22 AM Flag
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Best in Park Slope are Rivendell and Special Sprouts. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.06.08, 08:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Had a mole removed from the sole of my foot. Any idea when it won't hurt and when I can bear weight on it? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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What did they tell you when you had it done. Surely they gave you some idea. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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She was really vague and just said the stitches should come out in 2 weeks. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I would call the Dr and ask. It would be horrible if you put weight on it before you were supposed to. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Well, at this point it's not an option b/c it hurts so much. Wondering when the pain will subside to the point that I can even try, [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Would you apply for a job posting more than a week old? What's my shot? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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absolutely! a week is not old, and most companies take forever to recruit and hire [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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OP-forever as in enternity? Right? My current job search is a nightmare. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Definitely! Very few places can finish a hiring process in a week. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a verrrrry active almost 2 yo and a new db due this summer. I feel I will need some help, at least for a few hours a day, for the first month. What should I look for? A baby nurse who will be willing to help with 2 yo? A sitter for 2 yo? How many hours do you think? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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I'd get a sitter for the 2 yo who would be willing to help with a small amount of housework. When is 2 yo witching hour? Try to get a couple of hours at that time. Or towards the end of the day so you can get dinner ready. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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He's completely wired from the time he gets up until he goes to bed except during his 30 min nap. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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One 30 min. nap for a 2 yo? You poor thing. If that's really the case I'd consider as many hours as you can afford. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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I know, it's crazy! His energy is really astonishing. From time to time he'll give me an hour :=_) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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You don't necessarily need help. Newborns at that age are very portable, esp since it's summer so you can be outside with stroller and don't need to worry about germs. But I would say you prob want a sitter for your 2 yo, although you should find someone who you you trust with newborn since you will want some one-on-one time with older dc and 2yo will appreciate it and it will make the transition easier for him/her. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Depending on what you can afford - definitely get help for a few hours a day. I found it to be very tough in the beginning. I have a 2 yo & 6 week baby and I have to admit, breastfeeding and general life w/ a newborn was tough at the beginning, yet getting easier/better. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:28 PM Flag
[ - ] After reading all of the insane posts on this board about NY schools I have officially decided we're moving far, far away from NYC when db is schoolage. You are all crazy! 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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this board is not representative of actual NYC parents. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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I = [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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^^ sorry... damn return! I'm not sure about that - the "cross-section" seems to be too large and crazy for my taste [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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well, i'm a happy public school mom and i've almost never encountered the insanity you find on UB in real life. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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easy to say now, but will you really leave? where would you go? also, i can tell you that it's just about the same in SF, for instance [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Not SF, DH wouldn't be able to work there as well. We'll either got to DC or Paris [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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np: sorry, it's scarier when you take a school tour with them, you can see the wheels of their minds grinding. eek. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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exactly. these people are nuts! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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or: omg, they totally freak me out. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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so what did you do? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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well, for one massive open house, i left. in another smaller tour, spoke to another mother who seemed normal and was...but overall, i was not excited to have my child with their offspring. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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lol. is your dc is school now? public or private? I can't decide which is worse... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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public. what i'm speaking of was a g&t tour of a citywide program. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Trust me, you'll be here when it's your time. And you'll sound just as nutty as the rest of us. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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don't count on it [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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one thing i will say is that most of the people i have met at open houses, registration, etc. have been so normal - i think the wait for those results this year truly made everyone crazy (myself included) - and the way they did placements - basically only 99s getting into citywides - really intensified the importance of the test scores. it is what you make of it and up until the end wasn't really a big deal. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Consider homeschooling. It's worked really well for us. No better place than New York. SO MANY resources. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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It isn't the people that are crazy it is the system and the fact that most schools here suck. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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yes, this. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 02.01.15, 10:07 PM Flag
[ - ] another swaddling question - did you just stop it cold turkey or slowly stop doing it? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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juat stopped when baby wanted to [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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ditto - ds started to fight it so we stopped. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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how did you knowwhen that was? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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db started fighting it, we went another week or so and then called it a day. Moved into sleep sacks. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone breast feed twins? I am pumping and thinking of stopping next week when they turn three months. It is taking over my life. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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No experience of twins but I have bf. Well done for have done so much already stop whenever you feel it isn't right for you anymore. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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np: I breastfed one baby, cannot imagine how tough it must be to do twins. Kudos to you OP for doing it for 3 mos, esp with pumping which I found SOOOO timeconsuming and tiring and not fun -- time I wish I could have spent w/my dd. Anyway, congrats on your lovely babies. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 08.25.08, 09:37 AM Flag
[ - ] What would you pay for a 1300 sq. ft. apartment in Park Slope, near Atlantic Ave. subways, with 2 full baths, new kitchen, elevator and balcony? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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3000? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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Sorry... I meant to buy [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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low seven hundreds, high six hundreds maybe? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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Depends on where, but for that size place I'd pay 900 if its in good shape [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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really? wow...that's good especially since we live pretty close to where op is describing. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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what would you/did you pay? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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we're closer to Atlantic Ave but on the Boerum Hill side. We also low-balled a few years ago and the developer took it. BUT we are a bit under 1000 sq ft. We were about mid-$600Ks [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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this place is near Atlantic too, but clearly 1300sq ft and a true 3-bedroom [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:35 AM Flag
[ - ] for ivfers, did you all do the progesterone after getting a pos? for how long? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Expecting 06.24.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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yes, I did suppositories up until the 3rd month when I switched from my RE to my OB. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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