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[ - ] If I'm not supposed to eat lunchmeat, does getting slices of a freshly-cooked turkey breast at the whole foods counter count as lunchmeat? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.23.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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I ate turkey throughout my pregnancy. I think it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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No, it doesn't count. I lived on the low-sodium turkey at WF since I was on a low-sodium diet during pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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thats not "lunchmeat". enjoy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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I was told not to eat any deli foods while pg but did eat a few things without problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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no. it's fine. Just don't get the loaf stuff that comes in plastic that they slice at the counter. If it's fresh roasted, it's fine. Both zabar's and fairway also do their own roast turker--much better than whole foods in imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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you're not supposed to eat food that has gone bad, so pregnant women are warned away from foods that spoil easily, i.e. meats and fish. basically, use good judgment with your food, don't buy a sandwich from dodgy corner deli. i ate raw oysters, super stinky cheeses and sushi throughout both pregnancies, but i ate at good restaurants or bought fresh from cheesemongers, it was expensive but this stuff was fresh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:16 AM Flag
[ - ] i wake up every morning angry about what my life is. i really think there is something wrong with me. i cannot stand my job, realize that i need the $$, and have no idea what would make me happy. even if i had the $$ to sahm, i have no excuse b/c my kids are older and in school all day. just hate the idea that i didn't make something of myself. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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take night classes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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i hate people who ask for advice and then shoot down every helpful suggestion they get, so please forgive me for this, but i have to tell you that by the time i get home (not too late, i work 8-4 and have practically no commute), get dinner on the table and interact with my family or do chores, there is no time or energy. not to mention that there is not any extra $$ for me to go to night school. i can see the value of what you are saying, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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Your initial question and your reply could have come right out of my mouth. Scary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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do something one night a week or on the weekend. it could even be something like a 3 or 4 session cooking class or whatever you are interested in. that night is dh's night to cook or is pizza night or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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sorry; i had to leave for a few minutes. i think you may be onto something. i think i just have a bad attitude. i was so much happier when my kids were little. yes, it was sometimes isolating and not always intellectually stimulating, but i always felt it was important and i woke up every day knowing my purpose. now, i just feel like life is a struggle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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what do you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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meet with a career counselor. read "what color is my parachute?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Help! Now that my kids are home all day, I am completely running out of lunch ideas, plus my grocery bill has skyrocketed. Advice, please? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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don't try to do things too fancy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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soup, cheese on toast, eggs, bagels, sandwiches [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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quesadillas, pierogis, corn on the cob [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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go to costco and stock up on food. you will save a lot of $$. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:22 AM Flag
[ - ] HELP. My 3yo son all of a sudden the last two weeks has started waking up soo early. He used to sleep until 7ish or 7.30even. Yesterday it was 5.45. what gives? any advice? he also is waking up the baby.....ugh. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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I know its not the same, but my 7.5 mo is doing the same thing. youthink its something environmental maybe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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Try leaving a few quiet toys or books in his room and tell him if he wakes up to play for a while. Works with my 2yo but not sure about older kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
[ - ] We would like to rent a house for a few weeks in August in the Berkshires. I looked on vrbo and homeaway but saw nothing. Does anybody know of a realtor in that area that deals with rentals? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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did you try cyberrentals.com? sorry, don't know any realtors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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I just did a google search to find rentals for last August and found a great one through the owner. She was fantastic as was the hous e- no brokers involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:49 AM Flag
[ - ] what is the best potty for starting potty training with 15 mo dd? something that goes on your toilet to make it smaller or one of those seats that go on the ground? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.23.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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15mo is a little young, IMHO. Anyway, my db (18mos) seems a little scared of being up on the "big" toilet with the ring seat on it, so mostly I put her on the little toilet on the floor (tho so far, she's mostly interested in the toilet paper aspect of using the toilet). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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which little toilet do you use? i know 15mo is young but i was trained by then and i think she can do it. she is very regular and loves the potty when i go and hates poopy diapers. i think she can do it. and she says "oops, poopy" after she goes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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then go for it. Not surue what one we have (db is using dc#1's toilet so it's been a while since I bought one), I think it was by Graco and cost maybe $20. Did not bother with anything too fancy, and liked that I could use the ring in the little toilet or move it onto the big one. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:13 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a great pediatric opthamologist in nyc? 11 mo db just diagnosed w/astigmatism and may need glasses. i'd like to visit for a second opinion. thanks in advance 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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There are two go to guys. One on the UWS and one on the UES - the UES is Brian Campaloterro (sp?). Don't know the one on the UWS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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Do NOT go to Brian Campoleterro (sp?). He told me DD needed glasses and two other ped opthamologists said no way, not needed at all. I think he has a relationship with specific eyeglass stores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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He was fantastic with us and went the other way. Who knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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np: I LOVE Brian Campolatarro. My DD had to have her tear ducts opened and he did the procedure and he was excellent. Not just with her but with calming me down the entire time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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nnp: agree, we liked him a lot. we went to him b/c 3 yo dd was tilting her head for distance. he saw the behavior, said it's just a habit but she'll probably need glasses by 7 or 8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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We took 13 mos db to Emily Ceisler on UWS near the Museum of Natural History. She was great. I think she's in the same practice as Mark Steele. Try looking up their names and see if your insurance covers them. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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We went to Dr. Ceisler as well and had a positive experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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We go this practice and it's great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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Mark Steele is wonderful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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One the UES, Dr. Richard Koty is wonderful...east 72nd and 3rd.....did surgery on or 13 mo, etc. Good Guy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:11 AM Flag
[ - ] How many words should a 14 mo boy be saying? What is normal? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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why on earth would you ask a question like that on UB? There are thousands of sites that will give you a reasonable answer. Here: anywhere from 2-200 words. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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Don't be rude please-curious what other kids are saying at this age ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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my 15 mo dd says a ton. everything from mommy to socks and watch and ducks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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That is a girl though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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very true and she started talking at 11 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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OP: My son says "Mama, Dada, Bye bye, baby" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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that sounds perfectly normal to me (np). he may be saying other words and you don't realize it yet. fwiw, even at 18mo checkup, ped only thought db needed to have 5-10 words. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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That is very similar to my dc at that age. Now 2.5yo and talks constantly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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that's perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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5-10 is probably normal, though there are some that won't have even that many words and some that will have a lot more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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My ds was an early talker. You think you will remember all of this, but you don't. The only thing I do know is that by 18 mos - he had 95 words. His grandfather wrote them down and put them in his babybook! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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My 17 mos (girl) says: mama, dada, bye bye, bird. Those are the only words she has that I can think of right now. Her receptive understanding is amazing though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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Sounds like my ds -- 21 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Can anybody recommend a good infant daycare on the Upper West side? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.23.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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where exactly? Park West Montessori (CPW & 104th) is wonderful (DFs sent their DB and loved it), but there is a waiting list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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My dd goes to daycare on the UES. When I was looking, someone recommended Basic Trust. They had two children there. A friend used River School and liked it for a while but then didn't feel like it morphed into enough of a preschool/stimulating environment. On here I have seen a West Side Y mentioned. I called of PWMontessori, but I think you had to apply on the nursery school cycle (phone after labor day to get application) and it had more closings/holidays than a daycare -- more like a school. Definitely check up on that though, and if it is a nice preschool that will be a plus. Don't be put off by the wait lists, they move and you can always use a nanny for a few months before. In some ways, it's nice to have a sitter when they are super young anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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- There is also Smarter Todder. It gets negative comments on UB but you have to go see it, speak to parents, and get a feel for it yourself -- GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Wow, George Carlin died. Seems like it's been a tough month for celebrities and heart attacks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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weird. I was just going to post that. Very sad. I always liked him. Someone I used to babysit for gave me his 7 words you can't say on tv album when I was about 15. I'm sure my parents loved that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:01 AM Flag
[ - ] I am having an endoscopy under sedation in 3 hrs. Please tell me it will be quick and painless and I will wake up afterwards. TIA. Signed, Big Baby 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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LOL! If they are sedating you, it will be fine. Haven't had that one myself but have had other things done. It is scary but you won't feel much. Try to relax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:57 AM Flag
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I had something similar done (removal of uterine polyp), under twilight sedation. Is that what you're having? It was totally fine. It's normal to be anxious beforehand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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I had one a few years ago. I slept through the whole thing and just woke up groggy. I don't even think I had any pain afterwards. The only thing...while walking out of the hospital to the car, my husband wasn't really paying attention and I almost walked into traffic. I was REALLY groggy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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GL I'm sure everything will be fine. Normal to be worried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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The IV placement will hurt, like a blood test, and you will be in la-la land shortly thereafter. You will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:24 AM Flag
[ - ] My mom told me that she used to put water in my night bottle to break the habit of nursing throughout the night after 6mo. Anyone else btdt? It was 30 years ago and I can't find that method in any sleep books. Makes sense, though. My 5mo is still waking every 2 hrs or so and he is def not hungry. Just needs to be soothed. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.23.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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I haven't heard that, but I know sleep with a bottle of milk or formula will pretty quickly ruin dc's teeth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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yes, my ped suggested this. the idea is that the baby will realize its "not worth his while" to wake up just for water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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This is in some parenting books and was also advised by my ped. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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I have totally read this. maybe in weissbluth? one of those books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
[ - ] is it normal 9 months pp to still not feel 100% myself again? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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are you bfing? I didn't feel "normal" til I weaned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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totally normal. i'm 9m pp and feel like i'm just getting back to normal (normal for having children, not normal as in before children!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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My dc #1 is 2.5yo and I don't think I will ever be normal again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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Physically or mentally? Physically, I'm fine, but I'm still dealing with mental issues after 11 mos pp. Not so much PPD, but still getting used to the life changes that come with having a db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
[ - ] what's a good website for searching for Manhattan coops for sale? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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streeteasy.com -- combines listings from all websites [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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thanx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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hijack: is there a website that lists multi-unit apt buildings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone get an "invitation" from the PTA to the welcome picnic at Anderson? I haven;t gotten anything yrt except email from Donna. BTW, I am not paranoid, just wondering the details. Bring our own food, potluck, what? And I thought it was 5-7, someone else said 5-8. TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.23.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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The original letter from Donna said 5-7ish. The invitation came late last night with an apology. It's from 5-8 (with entertainment at 6), bring your own dinner and potluck dessert. Same location as in the original letter. Check your spam filter maybe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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I got an email last night at 9:47pm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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At the school now due to weather. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:45 AM Flag
[ - ] My mother is bugging me to call a young cousin that just moved to NYC. She sounds like she's doing well. Has a job etc. I barely know her. Would you do the obligatory call? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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DO you have her email? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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sure why not? Just call and say hello, maybe she has a question or 2. It's a big city and can be overwhelming at first. Even if she is fine, she mighth like to know there is someone she can call in an emergency. And maybe she will be a friend as well as a cousin - who knows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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yeah, I probably would call. Invite to lunch and just give her a welcome to the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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Ok. My mother is just always trying to get me to do stuff so I tend to not want to do anything she asks. I know you're right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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of course, she's family and you may find you really like her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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Yes -- call! It won't take time and could really make your cousin happy. Who knows? Maybe you'll get a friend and/or babysitter out of it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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of course [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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