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[ - ] Bringing nanny on vaction with us this Aug. Please tell me nothing will happen with her and dh. Visiting friends in Montauk. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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lol. i'm just thinking of our grandma nanny & dh, that would actually be pretty funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Everything will happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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you have that little faith in your husband? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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depends. how does she look? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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wow. if you're worried about it then I would say something is going to happen. it would never occur to me that DH would do anything with the nanny. Eeek! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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why would you hire a hot nanny? mine is a 52 yo former preschool teacher who loves jc penney and sears for her wardrobe -- and she's the best -- and, no, DH will never get with her... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Is PS 11 G&T traditional or progressive? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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traditional [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a day trip from NYC, 1 to 1.5 hrs max. MIL and FIL (in their 70s) with us. Nice town to walk around in and we have 7 month old db 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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why not just go to the botanical garden? either bring a picnic or eat there, take metro north, right across the street. love the rose garden, the rock garden, nice walking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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someone help with the name. the gardens just north of NYC. really beautiful. great for walking. nice garden and cafe. old manor house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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thats wave hill, which is amazing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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Go to the Stamford Nature Museum. It has a farm, a lake, hiking trails & a museum -45 min from Manhattan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:00 PM Flag
[ - ] dh got promtion at work but can't take vaction until November.Wanted to plan trip for either Nov or Dec. in the Bahamas or other place warm. Any suggestions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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st. thomas, PR, DR, Grand Cayman..anywhere in the carib would be great that time of yr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Diversity means having a few minority/immigrant kids in my son's class so that he can benefit from being "exposed" to a different culture. It's all about making my kid's experience an enriching one. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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that is what I think of the private school moms who proudly discuss how diverse their school is. feel its just entertainment and an educational piece for the wealthy white kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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as long as those minority kids don't take his place... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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And white kids need to be the largest group for UBers to feel comfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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god forbid the numbers are anywhere near a reflection of the city population! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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Bingo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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I really hope you're joking...I think you are. Right? As the mom of a minority child, I'd throttle any parent who said such a thing to me and meant it. My daughter isn't in school to enrich some white kid's experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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I assumed OP was joking. I hope so! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Look, I'm minority and I'm glad OP feels that way. I'm tired of white people being annoyed/scared of minority kids taking "their" seats. I think they should all know diversity is good for them as well like OP said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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As long as their are only a "few" of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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Oh come on, it was totally patronizing. We're not the class hamster and we're their for our own benefit, not someone else's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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I think you are too paranoid or presumptive. How do you know OP"s motive? Give her the benefit of the doubt. Why would you assume the worst? Time to get out of the victim mentality... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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np. Time to pull your head out of your a$$. OP's motive is obvious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Truly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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You are obviously not a minority or the parent of a minority. White people are clueless about 90% of the racist comments they make. Believe me, this was one of them. And you are a closet racist if you can't see that. It was a demeaning, insulting remark. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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I'm the poster who wrote "And white kids need to be the largest group..." and I am a minority. OP is definitely making fun of those who say diversity is important - and then send them to a private school with 70% white kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Um, I am a person of color myself. I didn't read "a few" in OP's post and I guess that's why people are upset here... which I can see. I am just more cautious about assigning guilt/accusing people of racism because, to me, that is one of the worst things in the world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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That's not what diversity means at my dc's school. Everyone brings something to the plate--from the child with a policeman parent to the child from a wealthy, philanthropic family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Such entitlement and snobbery evident in this post..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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Another mom of a minority dc here, and yup. We're quite used to it but shouldn't have to be. White entitlement is scary, especially when you realize it mid-life like we did, adopting a minority dc after living white entitlement all along. People have no clue how racist their thinking is, even their well-meant thinking. If you say positive things about a minority, if that positivity is based on their minority status, it's still racist, people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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well said. Finally someone who gets it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Amen. Another white mom who adopted a minority race dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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I'm hoping OP was joking, but as another transracial mom...glad to see these responses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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i agree. and i'm always suspect of the people who post that they don't want to move to a suburb b/c the suburbs are homogenous or that the city is more diverse. it's not the presence of different people, it's the attitude towards different people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Anderson sounds like an awful place, with awful moms. What if you get there and cannot stand the community and ethos of the place? will your dc still be OK if you are surrounded by parents who are maniacs? what effect does this have on the dcs there? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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yes, of course. You don't have to be overly involved in everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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are you btdt? we are headed there next year, and I am seriously concerned. never would admit it IRL, but I don't think I will like this attitude and approach to dcs. it worries me. just want dc to be happy, and worry some of this craziness trickles into the classrooms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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The only folks the kids have to deal with are the teachers and their own parents. The parents deal with other parents and the admin staff including the principal. So whatever crazy thing you think awful moms might do will not have much influence on what your child will experience in the class room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Great! Then it sounds like we'll fit right in! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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It's more likely that it's UB that is the vector of awfulness. That there are plenty of nice, normal Anderson moms who never post here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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I certainly hope so. I have actually met a couple recently. Told them we were headed to anderson, and they couldn't have been less receptive. weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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I am a nice normal Anderson mom (really!). Every school has wonderful moms - and crazy moms - and everything inbetween. It's a great school, and BTW the K teachers are both amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
[ - ] horrible cough, Like all day long I am coughing so hard I am about to throw up. Any suggestions? Robitusson makes me a zombie and I have a newborn so I have to be alert!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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keep an eye on it. Wash your hands around NB. When I get this, it's bronchitis. Not saying this is bronchitis but watch the cough. I usually lose my voice after a day or 2 of cough. GL and feel better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:24 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have advice? My 3 month old cannot stay up past 6:00pm. She totally freaks if I try to make her. So, she gets up at 12:00am to eat(from 6pm-12:00am sleeps) but then wakes at 4am and is pretty awake. Should I wake her in the evening like at 8:00pm and try to keep he rup for like an hour or two to see if this helps? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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why? why not let her go with her own flow for a little while longer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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what time do you feed her in the evening? what if you give her a bath at like 7:30 and then feed her again at 8 - that will at least keep her up for an hour before you put her down for the night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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With my DB going to sleep later never made her sleep in later. I guess you could try it, but it sounds like it might mess up her current natural bedtime schedule - 6pm sounds reasonable for a 3mo. And sleeping 6-12 is pretty good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:54 PM Flag
[ - ] any ps 110 G and T parents on? lets make a master list. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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ds 98 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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okay, yes PS110 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for some guidance as to what to pay a live out nanny. New parents - have an 8 week old and would need someone about 45 hours max a week. Were thinking of $500 cash/wk plus a monthly metrocard, no major housekeeping. Any advice is appreciated! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.20.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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That's on the low side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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when nanny started we did $500 for 50 hours plus cell phone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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there are so many nannys out there at the moment ....you should be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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That is too low even if there are many nannys out there pay your money if you want your baby to have good care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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$600 plus metrocard is average for 45hrs. $500 is way too low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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That is very low. I would pay at least $600, but probably closer to $650. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:44 PM Flag
[ - ] any idea how I disable my touchpad on my laptop? (have a HP). I have a mouse but my hands keep hitting the touchpad and I'm sending unfinished e-mails etc .... random question but thanks 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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No idea, but I know it can be set to only kick in if there's no external mouse. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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did you go through the Control Panel carefully? I would bet it is in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] I am starting regular acupuncture and craniosacral therapy for my back problems. Am I meant to tip each session? If so, how much? I feel strange about it, I mean I don't tip my regular doctor... tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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how is that working for you? I have spinal issues (am disabled) and get migraines. I would love some relief [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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op- I have only had one sacral session. I think it is helping. I have scoliosis and nerve problems. I think it will need to be an ongoing thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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10-20% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Ate at Hangawi yesterday (Korean vegetarian restaurant) and it was DELICIOUS! I only went there because my new office is nearby otherwise probably would have never noticed it. What crazy delicious restaurants are you eating at that no one knows about? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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That's on of my favorite restaurants in NYC! I go there whenever I visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Shanghai Cafe, 100 Mott Street. Best soup dumplings in NY. They also have great soy bean sprouts and salt & pepper squid. Oh and the rice cakes... oh yeah and the bubble tea. Get the passion fruit one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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Caffe Emilia -- First Ave./St. Marks - 9th Street. Looks like nothing -- but it's like being in Italy!! The food is delicious (and reasonably priced!) and everyone speaks Italian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone here do pilates in the first trimester? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Yes, I wasn't comfortable running but i did do pilates. As long as you are not a beginner, it is ok. Also, i told my instructor and we modified the positions accordingly. I practiced up through my 8th month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Did you lose your single friends when you had a baby? I am so lonely - have not found mom friends yet and singles have disappeared. Ugh. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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you have to make an effort to see them without your db [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Are you in NY? if so there are Mom lunches that are a great way to meet other Moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:11 PM Flag
[ - ] when did you start to feel strong pg symptoms? I am 4 1/2 weeks and feel just slightly sore bbs, slightly tired...want to feel more. Please advise. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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you WANT to feel more? Why? I never had any symptoms with my first 2 pg and thanked god for that. Now pg with #3 and was sick like a dog. I prefer no symptoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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op: they say morning sickness means the chance of a healthier pregnancy and baby... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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np. That is just people trying to make the person with ms feel better lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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myth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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who's they? My sis is an OB and never heard this. I had 2 very healthy pg with no symptoms. I wish you luck and congrats on the pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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op: thanks. I don't know who they are...internet people. Ugh. This isn't the age of information. It is the age of MISinformation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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yes it is. Just be thankful you aren't puking every 10 min. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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I felt nothing twice and had two healthy pgs - GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] bought chicken 2 days ago and it has been in the fridge since. it does NOT smell good. could it go back that quickly? throw it out? i hate to do that! MAN!!!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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yeah - you don't know how long it was in the store before you bought it. 20/20 did a story a few years ago about how supermarkets change the 'use by date' on the labels of chicken to prevent losing money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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YUCK! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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i know... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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