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[ - ] Anyone else's kids prefer staying home to going out? They groan when it's time to go out, and beg to go home after a while. I'm not concerned, but think it's unusual. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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not unusual if they have too much scheduled. Kids need a lot of down time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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They're not scheduled at all. One get 1 (ONE) after school program, the other gets zippo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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then that does seem unusual, I have no idea what I would do about it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone been to the bahamas? want to go for a week with dh and 3yo ds and need a decent place to stay. want on a beach, but it doesn't have to luxury. thoughts? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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We stayed at Atlantis and the kids had a great time (6 and 3yo) because there is so much to do without venturing far. Because they had a great time, we got to relax too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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np: I'm not abig fan....too expensive and crowded for what it is....and they nickel and di eyou so much that a Four Seasons vacation is comparable in price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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We went in Feb, so not too crowded, plus we got a great deal at the main tower (forget the name). But you're right, if it were under normal circumstances we probably wouldn't have had such a great experience. It's a great self-contained resort though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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we went at Spring break and i thought it was a parking lot in Florida...but I think I would go back for a shrot trip (ie long weekend) when my kids are 9 and 12 and up as it seems like fun for that age group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] 2 yo DS has funky rash on arms, legs, butt and cheek.. started yesterday. Looks like when he wakes from a nap or sleeping red, raised and rashy and kinda looks like running water (reddish water). Once he gets going about 1-2 hours later it is going away. Been giving benadryl. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I'd call the doc on that one. Rashes are usually just some weird reaction to something but can be a sign of something worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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I did and they said to continue woth the benadryl and if it is not clearing up in a few days or gets worse come in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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sounds reasonable. Hope DS is ok. Have you had suntan lotion on him recently? That always gives my 3yo DD a weird rash [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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did you change detergent or anything? what is he up against while sleeping? sheet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:13 PM Flag
[ - ] any SEIT's on? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I am a SEIT. Are there any questions out there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.18.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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y, what is SEIT? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.18.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I am also a SEIT and would be happy to answer any questions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.20.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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My perception of SEITs is that they benefit the "other" kids and the teacher (since the teacher can stop get hassled by the difficult kid and can focus on the rest of the class). I found SEITs to be pretty useless for the DCs they follow around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.20.08, 07:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Atlanta mom here - just back from a visit to NYC. Any questions? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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did you have fun? did you come with our without dcs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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left DD with the IL's. We had a fabulous time! BIL lives in the East Village. Loved every minute of it! We are in culture shock being back home! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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it's pretty great here. glad you enjoyed our fair city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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thanks. I always hear how rude NYers are but that is so far from the truth. Everyone was really nice and you have the best food in the universe. I think I gained 5 pounds! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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it's a dumb stereotype. we're not rude, we just move quickly, but if you ask us for directions we'll stop and give you far more detail than you'd like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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LOL! true. I actually think it is because you have very little private space - most apts are tiny - so you are more protective of your personal space in public (if that makes any sense) And as long as you phrase the question in a direct manner - "does the L go to the village?" and not "how do I get to chelsea market?" people are very willing to help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:46 PM Flag
[ - ] my DS just turned 14mo and says mama, dada, bu bye, this and that. Older DS said lots more at this age...should I be concerned or is this normal for this age for a boy? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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there is a huge range of "normal". He is probably fine but talk to your ped if you are concerned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:36 PM Flag
[ - ] On the books nannies: If the take home is 600, how much are the taxes etc the employer is supposed to pay? THX 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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you can calculate this on line or have a firm do it for you....google nanny tax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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ours takes home $673 per week ...her gross is $800 if that helps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Be honest here: What was the last BIG lie you told, to whom, and why? I don't mean "that's a nice haircut" or "you look great!" But BIG BIG lie. And did you get away with it? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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I let someone think my cz was real. Of course I got away with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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cz? translation please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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cubic zirconium...fake diamond [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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thanks! that's not a biiiiig lie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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oh, only worth about $999,500 in lie..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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what big lie are you thinking of, op? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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when I was in my twenties I told my husband that I quit a job at a company we had both once worked at. but I was fired. when I was arrested for shoplifting. I never told him and I was always worried one of our former co-workers would spill the beans [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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tell my lashes are real and they are extensions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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i told dh i was a virgin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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a lie by omission: I got lipo and would never admit to it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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star jones? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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LOL. No, she had gastric bypass and didn't admit to it for a long time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:21 PM Flag
[ - ] DH here who needs some advice from all the dw's here. DW and I have been mostly happily married for 30+ years and have two wonderful teenagers (dd - 13, ds - 15). The problem is, I am 54 y/o and my libido has fallen thru the floor. We rarely have sex anymore. That feels okay for me but makes her very unhappy. I've offered her several options (which I won't go into here) but it basically comes down to she want me to be physically passionate for her. Tried Viarga and Cialis but they do nothing for libido. Any ideas on what I can do to make her happy? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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I'll tell you what I tell myself. You have to change your thinking. I'm in menopause and no longer have those thoughts as often as I used to. Now, when I do get a thought, I emphasize it to myself. I keep thinking about it. I focus on it. I also try to remember that once I get going, I usually enjoy it too. Talk to your doc maybe. I know men are different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you.... I have spoken with my doc about testosterone but he says that low-testosterone is really rare. Also said that low sex drive is mostly mental. Thanks, doc! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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LOL! I'm not a real doctor, but I play one on UB! ;-) Seriously - get the testosterone level checked to rule it out and then think about it more. Look at porn to get yourself started if you have to. Whatever it takes. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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I hate to say it, but I would try therapy. I would also get your testosterone tested, as this happened to my step-dad, and it was pretty easily fixable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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OP: We did a year of therapy. It helped our relationship but not our sex life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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That's a tough one. I think compromise is the key. My dh wants sex more than I do, so some nights I put out when I'm not really feeling it and some nights he goes to bed without. I try to make it balanced. Right now, he probably wants it 5-6 times a week, I want it about twice, so we end up in the middle somewhere between 3-4 nights. I always end up enjoying it though, if that's not the case for you, then I wouldn't give the same advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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OP: Since you still want sex, then let me pose a hypothetical to you. Say, you wanted sex a few times a week but your dh did not but he cared about your needs. If he offered to use his fingers or a toy whenever you wanted sex and he didn't, would that be okay? Or would sex have to be intercourse for you to be happy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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sex would have to be intercourse at least 50% of the time I think. There's nothing that can replace that intimacy (which is why I'm not a lesbian). I applaud your willingness to try to make your wife happy though. You seem to be a very considerate dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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I have several thoughts. First is, fake it till you make it. Be as enthusiastic as you can! Is she not beautiful to you? Doesn't she dress well? Can you pretend? Another one is to see a sex therapist, maybe one that is also a psychiatrist or some awareness of underlying issues. If this lack of libido is new to you, it could reflect an underlying psychological or physical issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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OP: She is a very attractive woman. I used to follow her around drooling and probably still would if I had any drool left. She's in menopause now and also has a reduced sex drive but not nearly as low as mine. The few times this last year that I've tried to initiate, she tenses up and either says it's a bad time or wants to talk about my emotional state first. She does not initiate sex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Are you still reading this, OP? Since your wife rejects your few advances but complains about wanting sex, something isn't adding up here. Couples therapy is in order here. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Weed. Weed and porn. Viagra isn't about libido, just blood flow. Pot is about libido. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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threesome? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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OP: Let's see. I can either be unable to get it up with two women instead of just one -OR- I can watch my wife get laid by another man. Hmmmmm....which circle of hell shall I choose? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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LOL! You are really funny! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks! It's either laugh or cry. I'm an eternal optimist, so I always try for the former. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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OP: Gawd, it's been years since I smoked any. I was seriously horny all the time then so I would not have known the difference. Maybe now, I'd see the difference. I wonder where one buys weed these days? Thanks for the out-of-the-box advice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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i wish i knew where to send you -- other than the cliche washington square park. i bet if you dropped a hint to a friend or two, making a joke, someone somewhere is doing it and can help you. really, though, WEED. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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this is FAKE!!! who writes like this on ub [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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OP: I do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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OP: I want to thank everyone for their replies. You've given me a lot to think about. I'm going to push to have a testosterone test with my GP and I'll do what I can do to be in a more sexual place with my dw. And Weed...thanks for the tip. Very old-school. I like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:51 PM Flag
[ - ] uhoh help! i have been married for almost 8 months and just found out i am pregnant! my sister has been ttc and has been married for a few years now - her sil and bil have a baby, my cousin has two dc (just gave birth to her second thursday!!) and my sister gets more bitter and hositle with each surrounding family member that has a child as she is without one. i honestly am afraid to tell her...what to do 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.22.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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just do it as gently as possible. It's tough for her to go through this, but you can't let it affect you. Congrats by the way! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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My SIL was just like this when my husband and I found out we were expecting our handsome son! Now that we have talked about trying for our second child, she seems as though she is competing with us to conceive faster. It is rather perplexing to me; however, I do not let her anger consume me. You should enjoy your pregnancy! I was so happy every moment of mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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tough one, just be up front [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Is roseala contagious to other babies on day two of the rash outbreak--the fever has been gone for over 24 hrs? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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I think once the rash appears they are not contagious. Look it up webmd or something though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Perfectmatch.com or chemistry.com 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:15 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone swaddle? my 5 mo will NOT sleep w/o it. Will I just know when hes ready to quit? I am worried he isnt learning to sleep. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I wouldn't worry about it if it is working... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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My 2nd DD loved swaddling. I swaddled her until she was 11 mos old! At that point she broke right out of it, but the action was a critical part of her sleep routine. Even now (she's 5) she loves being snuggled and enclosed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Does reading/writing early help kids get better grades later on or it just indicates intelligence? i.e. does the early advantage continue? Any BTDT? THX 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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I think that a child who loves to read and write will absorb more information and gain more exposure to different ideas and writing styles etc. Certainly, this has been true for my dc who is a fabulous write (age 9) and his teacher commented on how his love for reading and exposure to more advance books and plots has enhanced his writing ability and ideas in social studies, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Lots of variability on this one, but in general it is a sign of intelligence and tends to carry on over time. This is if the kid kind of picks it up vs. being coached to death. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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OP: DD is 5 1/2 and has classmates with the same level of coaching but she is reading at a much higher level. She loves writing. She was writing in her diary at Potter Barn on the UES and apparently several women shoppers commented on it. My younger one 3 1/2 is reading 3 letter words but not sentences. I am wondering if I should get the older DD little history/geography books/globe bc she has been asking me lots of questions about everything. She wants a science book for her next birthday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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get her Magic School Bus books and Usborne Encylopedias about science [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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Thanks. I will check on Amazon. She is very excited to learn right now so I want to grab it while it lasts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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or she may just have very good fine motor skills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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OP: She does but she is also reading at about year 1 level. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Sure, feed it and celebrate it. But don't make too big a deal about it. Talk about other kid's abilities, too. Wow, Nathan is so fast! Elena is so friendly! Etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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I agree. I tell her XXX is better at something else. But she is a smartypants. When they had the first spelling test and she spelled Wiggle while other kids were spelling cat she knew... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Most people have something they are really good at. Looks like spelling is one of yours! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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what books is she reading? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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We are in London and the schools use a series... I forget the name but she is on Orange level. She gets one book to read every night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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new way or oxford? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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the best way to tellif she is really reading ti toake her out of her comfort Zone and out of the series..have her read them to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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I have her do that all the time. Even books above her level. I have her read a couple of pages to see if she can figure out new words and comprehend them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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what books is she reading? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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OP: For example, this how to be a princess book she got as a gift. I had her read 2 pages. also less abridged versions of fairy tales. If other kids in her class are reading 1 line pages, she is reading books with a paragraph or 2 of text on one page. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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I was a very early reader and writer and it actually hurt me academically. I didn't have to pay attention or spend much time on my work, and throughout high school I was a terrible student. But it worked out eventually. Now I have two master's degrees. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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op: Maybe you needed to be challenged more? i feel that is the case in my DD's case so I push her a bit more so she doesnt think she knows it all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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Same here - I was reading fluently before I was 4 and cruised all the way through school, until I got to college. Freshman year was a serious wakeup call. I had never had to work at school before then and nearly failed out. One harsh reality check later, I have an Ivy League JD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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OP: Do you think your parents/school should have challenged you more to take you out of your comfort zone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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More of a challenge would probably have helped. My parents admited long ago that they didn't know what to do with me. They tried their best, but in terms of raw intellect, I was a lot smarter than they were. They were/are loving, supportive parents (and incredible grandparents), but out of their comfort zone with me, half the time they didn't understand my questions, much less know how to answer them. I went to an OK public school system on LI. I was the only DC who started in my K class knowing how to read, so the teacher just put me in a corner with a book (there were 25 other DCs in the class who needed her more than I did). That was SOP until I got to college. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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np: dd is 5.5. you will know much more about her in a year or two as some classmates catch up or she really pulls ahead. She sounds like a wonderful kid, but I think itis hard to tell who.waht she will be ina a few years. When she picks up narnia or harry potter at 6.5, come back and tell us and we will have lots of thoughts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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op: True. I am curious myself. I am trying to switch her private school. The teacher assigns her more difficult work but I think this is not sustainable. She needs to go to a more academic school where she is the avg kid and not cruising. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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Sounds like my DC (now 8yo). He was cruising too much, didn't like to be told how he could improve (because school wasn't asking that of him). We moved him out to another school which was more challenging and asked more of him. Now that he's no longer top of the heap without much effort, he cares a lot more about putting in more effort. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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np I have a 9 yo in this position and have found it difficult to switch (private) schools). Do you have any advice? We will look again next year. I will give you an email if you prefer not to post in a public forum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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We switched from public to private, so did not have to navigate private to private switching. I'd look into parochial, private, any school at all that you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Reading does not, not sure about writing. Early math skills do indicate later "school success." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
[ - ] could my 20 mo have ADD already? What are signs? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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NO! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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No way. Practically all 20 m/o's have the attention span of a gnat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Probably not, but one of my distant cousins was the most ACTIVE child. I mean crazy active. A whole lot more active than any child I had ever seen, even from babyhood. He's now (age 10) being treated for ADHD and I'm not surprised. But his high activity level really stood out. He wasn't just a little more active. Also, some of his family members have ADHD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
[ - ] 2.9 y/o dd told dh today that sometimes she withholds to avoid pooping (she's been resisting the potty) ... any tips on how to handle? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Find out why she doens't want to poop (if you can) and ramp up the rewards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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unfortunately she's hasn't been interested in any rewards, even stuff she's really into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Can she articulate why she doesn't want to go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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she's pretty shy about talking about it. she told dh, "sometimes i tell the poopy not to come out." i'll try to gently get more out of her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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That's a tough one. You hate to backtrack with training but if she really withholds she can get into some serious constipation issues which will just make going to the potty worse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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that's exactly what i'm worried about. yikes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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NP: also be careful about what you feed her - don't give her foods like rice or bananas that are binding and will make it more painful that it has to be and go very heavy on the fruit that will make it easier for her to go without stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Love my mom but she annoyed me earlier today. She always gives 2 yo ds her cell and camera to play with. DH and I never let him play with ours, but she lets him have hers. At some point she took the phone back and he got upset and she told me and then later my dad that ds was "really bratty" about the phone. I've told her that we like to set consistent limits and that she can't expect to let him play with it at will and then be thrilled when she changes her mind. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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lighten up. kids should do what they want with their grandparents. you are too overbearing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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I don't care if she gives him the phone, I object to her calling him a brat when he didn't hand it back over with a smile and a kiss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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why does this annoy you so much? the fact that you are still thinking about it tells me that you can't handle anyone saying anything negative about your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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You're being really argumentative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I agree, that calling ds a brat for a situation she created is a bit over the top. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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Thanks, that is what bugged me. I am happy to let Grandma have her own rules (to an extent) but I felt like she kind of set him up for failure on this one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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i think you are overreacting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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Not op, but I think that you are the one overreacting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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