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[ - ] my almost three year old has been out of control lately. not listening, purposely doing things we ask him not to, pushing little brother. i'm not sure if it's the age or the fact that school has been out and the lack of routine till camp starts is difficult for him. thoughts? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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Sounds exactly like my 2.5yo ds. He acts up if he doesn't feel he is getting enough attention. How long until camp starts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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GL - I think they just need a lot of entertaining at that age and act up if they think they can get away with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Where should I take my kids to dinner on UWS tonight? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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PATSYS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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How old are dc, what do they like to eat, what would you like to eat, where are you on UWS.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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we are open to anything...maybe btwn 68 and 86th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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^^kids are 4 and 5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Ivy's, on 72nd? They have Japanese, Chinese and some Thai, and are pretty kid-friendly, especially if you go on the early side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Ruby Foo's is currently our favorite kid friendly place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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np: and they have a hot-dog, chicken-finger-type children't menu, if your kids won't eat from the regular menu. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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np- thanks, never been there- but may try it now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Did those of you with cats and infants use a crib tent? I really don't want to, but obviously want to make the safest choice..... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.22.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Anyone please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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No experience but if I had cats I would use a tent for safety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Have a 5 mo. ds and 2 cats; we were similarly anxious but it didn't turn out to be a problem. For the first two weeks we shut the cats out of the room when he was sleeping (he was in our room), and then when we decided that the cats were uninterested in him, we just made sure that they didn't have an easy way to jump into the bassinet and allowed them back into the room while we were there. They never tried to jump in when he was in the bassinet, and only gave it a shot a few times when he was out. Now DS is in his own room and the cats remain pretty indifferent to him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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We have two cats and used a crib tent for safety. I noticed that when the zipper is down my cats will jump into the crib. My Son is 1.5 now, and we are expecting another child and will continue to use it. I think it's great. My Son is tall for his age and without the crib tent could easily climb out of his crib, so it serves a dual purpose! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:19 AM Flag
[ - ] if you have more than one dc, when did you deliver them in relation to your due dates? i'm pg with db#2...db#1 was 2 wks and 5 days early. wondering if #2 will be early as well... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.22.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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two weeks early, one week late, two weeks early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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wow - second one was a week late? i keep thinking that since #1 was early, #2 will be too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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he was late and they ended up inducing b/c nothing was happening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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I think that it more that if the first child is late, don't expect that for the second child. More first children are late, but if yours wasn't, it doesn't mean that the second one will be as early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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#1 2weeks early #2 3weeks early [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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three weeks early, on due date [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I always thought first babies were supposed to be late - but it seems like most of you delivered early! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone? Suggestions on weaning? DB is 11 mo, TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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just drop it. what's the problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Try dropping one feed a day for a few days then drop another (replacing with milk/formula). If you get sore then just cut the feeds by a few mins each few days until they are gone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:37 AM Flag
[ - ] DC accepted to NEST for 1st grade next year. doing well in K in terms of math, but the gen ed is not at all accelerated. How much of 1st grade curriculum has been taught to K students, and how to prepare dc over the summer so that she is at same place as peers? Also, are programs like Kumon and Score good places for this sort of thing? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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Seems a little much to me. I'm sure your dc will be fine, but your best bet is to ask at the school (this week, before it's closed for summer vac.). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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call the parent coordinator if you're at all concerned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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NEST is not an accelerated curriculum. No worries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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np: really? thought all the citywides were accelerated by a year in math? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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Sorry but Nest IS accelerated. In fact, on the tour Nest principal said that if a child excels in a certain subject they will move to higher grade for that subject. Ex. if a 2nd grader excels at math, this kid will go into the 4th grade class for math only and return to his/ her 2nd grade class for the rest of the day. This is something I really liked about the school but my 99 DC is going to district G&T instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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Let her enjoy the summer. My dc just finished kindergarten this year at Nest. I have several friends who have their kid in gen ed in my neighborhood. It didn't seem like the work was that much different. I was just finishing up the math book tonight and the kdis are working on adding, subtraction and applying that to money in increments of pennies, nickels, and dimes. Don't sweat it. Enjoy the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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You were finishing up the math book? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Thanks to my proofreader. DC was finishing up the mathbook. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Cramping during 1st trimester normal? No spotting. TIA. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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definitely can be normal. I've had an ectopic and a successful pregnancy, and both times I had cramping. If it gets intense though, do call the doctor to get it checked out. A lot is stretching in your pelvis, so definitely do not worry unless it's pretty bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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I had a lot of cramping at the beginning and everything is fine. I am 13 weeks now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:05 PM Flag
[ - ] How do I wean? DB is 11 mo, just took a pg test and it's positive. TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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You are weaning is because you are pregnant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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Yep. Don't think I can handle both...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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your milk will naturally dry up during pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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many docs recomend that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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her child is almost a year. myob [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm so frustrated. For the first time we're out of debt. Have approx $40K that we need to get out of savings and into something productive. The result of a life spent paying off debt is that I have no idea what to do with this money. I've done some reading but I find it all too confusing. Dh is just as bad. Any thoughts here? We don't need access to this money so can do long-term investment. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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get a good financial planner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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how are you doing with 401K/IRA saving and college fund? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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Financial planner here. You need to meet with a planner to look at your overall picture. A big mistake a lot of young couples with kids make is to shortchange their long-term retirement savings for the college funds or every day expenses. $40k may not sound like a lot now but if you invest wisely for the long haul it could be a great nest egg for you. Don't try to do it yourselves in markets like these! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Out of the blue today, I really missed Jerry Garcia. Played "Birdsong" on YouTube. It still feels strange that he's gone. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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funny. I never really knew him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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that's how I feel about Jerry Orbach when I watch Law and Order reruns. Show is not the same without him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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love you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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OP: I'm glad you guys were nice in your responses. This being UB, you never know. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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She's got everything delightful, she's got everything I need. Takes the wheel when I'm seeing double. Pays my tickets when I speed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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doo doo doo sunshine daydream [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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I get that way about John Denver sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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I saw something on PBS recently abuot him. He was very cool. Very 70's but cool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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loved seeing summer shows with friends. dancing on the grass with a big group. no cares. the good old days! Love Birdsong. Miss Peggy-O. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:38 PM Flag
[ - ] we rent an apt that i really like. i'm afraid we'll never be able to buy a house. would you buy a house you didn't love just to get started with home ownership? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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really depends on where you live. Where I am, I pay $1900 a month rent, same house would be about $4000 morgage/tax/insurance, not including maintenance. Only buy if you are only paying slightly more than renting would cost, otherwise it's probably a bubble. Also don't buy if everything around is tanking fast. My friend bought last year, same time we moved into rental, and she's lost 30% of the value already.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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i think we can get something at a good price now but if we want the type of place we are living in now it will be out of our budget. but i feel like if we wait, prices will go back up anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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prices are going to take a while to go back up in most places where they are going down. In my area we definitely haven't seen bottom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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cool. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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and don't let all the homeowners around you pressure you. They are scared that it's going to keep going down, so they will keep talking up homeownership because if more people buy they feel more secure. I went to a party yesterday where everyone was moaning about how much prices have fallen, but as soon as I say I am renting, they all try to convince me that this is the right time to buy. I don't see how that can be true if there is a ton on the market that isn't selling... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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lol. i can see that happening. but btw, in my neighborhood there is very little for sale. i think people are trying to wait until prices go up before putting their houses on the market. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:26 AM Flag
[ - ] Frequent fliers: Anyone think that the Britax Marathon carseat is too upright? Wondering if my 16mo will be able to sleep all night in it on our overnight Asia flight...Do you recommend bringing britax and buying the gogokidz attachment or any other recs? He's a very active boy who won't sit still. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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my twins slept fine -- the head supports are good. But woe be the person in front...the seat makes a kicking the seat in front almost impossible to avoid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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ITA. I also found the Britaz a massive PITA to lug on the flight (and the gogokids was great for maneuvering around the airport, but taking off for security and to get down the aisle almost made it not worth it). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:11 AM Flag
[ - ] We just moved into our new house and I'm feeling remorseful because of the traffic noise. Wondering if we made a big mistake. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Start with heavy drapes, then think about replacing the windows. Noise can generally be remedied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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yeah. tell that to someone on second ave and 80th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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you'll get used to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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pretend like it's the ocean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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I've lived in NYC so long that I think it's odd when I don't hear noise outside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I live over the west side highway - you get used to the noise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone notice that you popped really early (started showing) with 2nd or 3rd pregnancy? Is it my imagination? I feel like I'm rounder already and I'm only 11 weeks or son. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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sure..I popped early with both #2 and #3..for #2 I was wearing maternity pants at 11 wks..and with #3 at 9wks. I'm 21 wks now and look like I'm due soon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Me too. My stomach was wrecked after #1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] how is the renting market in nyc? are apartments still renting these days or is it like the for sale market, stinky? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Rental market is hot right now. Prices are increasing steadily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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oh really. why is that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Same reason as always. Supply and demand. Supply is pretty steady, demand is rising. More people moving to the city, fewer people can afford to buy, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:47 AM Flag
[ - ] my dh and i have 4 small kids and need help (we're home helping as well)on the weekends (childcare and housework) and was thinking of hiring this lady. she only had 2.5 years experience and when i told her the pay was $15 an hour, she said, no, sorry that's way too little money for me. i live in the burbs, but is it that low? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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For 4 dc? Yes, $15 is low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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but we're home helping, so it's really like 2 kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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It doesn't matter that you are home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Keep in mind, you're talking weekends. Most people want weekends off, so usually you have to pay more to get someone to commit to every weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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what kind of help do you need? i'd sooner look for a high school or even junior high student who can take the kids outside to play. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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housework and babysitting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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np: $20 an hour sounds about right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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this isn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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get someone to do the housework during the week and find a teenager for weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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i'd split it up. i'd get a teenager to play with the kids and hire someone to do the housework at the same time. (while kids are being occupied.). i don't think $15/hour is too little. i just think it's goign to be hard to find someone who is 1. willing to do both, 2. is actually good at both cleaning and housekeeping, and 3. is available the hours you need. you'll be better off splitting up the job and paying a little more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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^^^whoops. my item #2 was supposed to say good at cleaning and childcare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Help! Very pg, attending a wedding, have a wrap dress (black and white) and need shoe rec (style of shoe). My feet are extra wide so I have problems finding shoes to start with. can I get away with a flat shoe? I don't want heels. How about a dressy flat sandal? Not black tie but a night wedding. Help..tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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all bets are off when pregnant. people understand. i found cheap shoes for an event at joyce leslie when i was 8months preg w/twins and had a formal event... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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I agree, flats are fine... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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i found a great pair of van eli shoes off zappos when I was pg. they were sling backs and came in a wide size, which got me through a bunch of stuff during pg and a wedding about 4 wks pp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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