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[ - ] Is it common to be experiencing pgncy symptoms, but not yet show up + on a HPT? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.20.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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I tested + on 13 dpo..but had symptoms for an entire week before I tested [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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ir was for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:54 PM Flag
[ - ] what is name of clothing store on 90th and Lex? TIA!! (South East Corner) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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i am pretty sure it is blooming nails on that corner. are you thinking of nellie m on 88th? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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YES! thank you so much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] in the 2ww after ivf they tell you not to have sex. found out monday i am pg! so when can i have sex again? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.20.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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hold off until you hear a heartbeat... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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i would wait until after the first trimester. orgasms bring on uterine contractions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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Congrats!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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I don't think we had sex until after the first tri...was just too nervous and not into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:05 AM Flag
[ - ] ds is extremely brainy and sweet but not outgoing or athletic - he is also on the small side. PSD was pretty negative re: tt, although she said he is "brilliant". If you have DS like this, where is he going for kindergarten? Obviously someplace like Buckley not a fit, but does he have a shot at a Dalton, assuming scores are great? Any insight would be helpful as I want to have realistic expectations, but also don't want to aim too low. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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There will be plenty of schools that are appropriate. As far as Dalton goes, is he a leader or a follower. They definitely want "take charge" kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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Hmmm. He is a leader with kids he knows, but I am not sure if he'll jump into a group he doesn't know on a playdate. Any others I should make sure are on our list? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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Honestly, I can't stand the NY elite snobbery about private schools. They are ALL good and will give your child an excellent education. When we went through the process I really loved the Town School, Columbia Grammar, Cathedral, Browning, Metropolitan Montessori. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks - that is helpful - hard to figure anything out from just reading descriptions in the book [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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Sounds like my DS -- he just finished K at Fieldston and was very, very happy (and so were we!). FWIW, he was also accepted at Allen-Stevenson. Fieldston was our FC, but PSD (who is connected and "brokers") felt as though DS would have had a good shot at the boys' schools and at Riverdale with a FC letter (we "gambled" and didn't write one). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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Thanks - those are both on our list and we're leaning co-ed. what did you like about fieldston? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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fl or ec? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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My dc is not extremely outgoing or athletic at all (but dc is a girl). Was acting kinda shy at playdate but got into D. Will send dd to D in the fall. D's playdate is small - only 4 kids per group, so it does not hurt kids who are not Alpha male/female type unlike some SS school playdates where they had huge groups. Also, D is more individual focused and not looking for a social butterfly AS LONG AS dc can (imo) relate well to teachers and other kids but one doesn't have to be a leader, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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Dalton likes very smart kids. I guess as long as dc is not completely anti-social and PSD writes dc has issues, I'd think you have a shot at D. Does your PSD broker?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Yes, and I think she would give very strong report for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Don't worry, then. My normally social dc acted like a hermit at playdates. Didn't want to separate and was clingy. Got into 2 TTs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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FWIW, I have a DS like that who is thriving at LL, and other even smaller and/or non-athletic boys are doing particularly well there. Maybe this is a weird comment, but I think that G&T publics are really good for smaller non-athletic boys, they really seem able to shine there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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Thanks - what is LL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Lower Lab, PS 77 which you can only apply to if you live in District 2, which spans the UES, Grammercy and across town to parts of Chelsea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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ds like that in our preschool class is going to St. Bernards. You should look there and at Collegiate, too. Not sure where you live, but St. Anns might be worth a look, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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this is my ds..going to PS11 G&T [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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That sound like my DS. He is going to PS 11 G&T as well! See you there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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Collegiate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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I would apply to all the boy schools, CGPS, Riverdale, HM. The problem with Dalton and other progressives is they want outgoing, self-starters. If they don't see that exhibited in play date it is going to be a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I don't know about that. My Dalton kid was not outgoing at playdate. Was just "normal" socially. Not especially outgoing. There are shy kids at D, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] did anyone use the bugaboo bassinet instead a real basinett/cosleeper/etc? did you some sort of stand or just roll the stroller into your bedroom? thanks! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.20.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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I'd be interested in the answer to this too as I'm thinking of doing the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.09, 03:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Help me get some perspective, please...I was at the store with my 2 dd's in their stroller and waiting in line to pay. There were no lanes just a big counter with registers. A man was trying to walk by after he paid, and admittedly I was a bit spaced out, but he said excuse me and before I even had a chance to react he grabbed the stroller and swung it around to walk by. When I said, excuse me, he made a racial slur and told me to move my children when someone says excuse me and try to get by. I was so stunned I could barely speak. Another woman said she would have punched him if he had done that to her. I am so angry and frustrated at the lack of courtesy people have, especially because I understand that it can be hard for those without kids to understand what its like to have kids, but I am still fuming about it. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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jesus, i'm really sorry. its always worse when people are like that when you're with your kids. just try to breathe deep and shake it off. there are a lot of assholes in this world and sometimes you just can't see them coming... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks. I know I just need some perspective, but it can be so upsetting. I really appreciate your response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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i know how you feel. i was walking on the sidewalk kind of spaced out the other day (in the rain) and a guy on a bike on the sidewalk came right at me and bashed my umbrella into my face. i was so stunned and he just kept riding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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soounds wrong on every level - racist, rude, obnoxious, anti-children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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wow I would have laid some serious lip into his ass. Sorry this asswipe had to come your way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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there is nothing to do about it now, it's done. wake up and be more aware in the future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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wow you make her sound like she was in the wrong. She wasn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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the guy was totally wrong, but standing there "spaced out" is part of the reason why it happened. when someone says excuse me say OK and start moving. if someone goes for your stroller, be awake anough to stop them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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but you do realize everyone has a spacey moment here and there. PPL have no right to touch your stroller no matter what. He could have tapped her on the shoulder and asked once again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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yup. that's why I said he was wrong BUT op needs to wake up when out with her kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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i've moved people's strollers and grocery carts. i say excuse me or I can't fit by here, and if they don't move or pay attention, I think it is ok to gently move it away. if you are the offending person, you need to be aware and considerate of others. guy was rude, but you need to pay attention [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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sorry but I think a shopping cart and a stroller with a dc is very diff. You don't touch or move something with a person's child in it. You just don't. Sometimes ppl can't hear you so you tap them on the shoulder. Deaf ppl do live in the city. It can happen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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ITTTA. He was rude, racist, etc. Completely uncalled for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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so sorry this happened. I saw this happen once in a store and the lady was so rude and obnoxious to the lady that was in her way. She was nasty and saying WHAT ARE YOU DEAF? Turns out the mom with the stroller was deaf. She was mortified and rightfully so. I couldn't help myself and said..how does that make you feel now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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I think he was 100% wrong. You need to pay more attention. People are crazy and he could have hurt you or your child. But you were right not to engage the crazy person any further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks, thanks, thanks to everyone. It's really helping me to feel better. I needed to vent and a sympathetic ear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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he's a disgusting SOB with no life so he has to take it out on others. i got into a screaming matching with an ahole like this at a coffee shop while i was PG. it esp bothers me bc these chickensh&ts know that a woman with kids in tow is not in a position to do anything about this behavior. obviously you're not gonna start a fight with your kids there. the fact that he physically handled DC brings it to a whole other level on top of it. I am so sorry you had to deal with that. and the fact that he had to stoop to a racial slur further shows how weak a loser he is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:34 PM Flag
[ - ] DS has a fever of 103.7--no other symptoms except that he's pretty tired. Ped can't see him until this afternoon, but we're supposed to leave for my in-laws this morning (DS loves it there). WWYD? (It's not an option to leave after ped appointment--it's go in the morning or don't go.) 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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i would stay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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That's a pretty high fever. I would give him some baby motrin (tylenol doesn't work for my kids' fevers) and if it doesn't go away, see ped. If it does and he seems ok, I think I'd go. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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Ped's office said not to give him anything before the appointment unless it went up to 105. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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what?? that is ridiculous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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dont go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks. I think we're not going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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you really have to ask?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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my had the same problem actually last week and it turned out to last 48 hours, no other symptoms but sleepy and whiney. was totally fine. just kept giving him tylenol, rechecking temp when it wore off, then giving a bit more. i would go. you can take him to the ER i [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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tylenol every 4 and motrin every 8? they dont interact - but keeps fever at bay. where are in-laws, far? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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you want ot know if the fever persists though which you can't know if you keep them on the meds. you need to give a break to retest temp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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yes, but dangerous if fever goes really hi - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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In-laws are in CT--not far. We'd have to go to the ER out there if DS got sicker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:48 AM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know of good sensory gyms on the uws or around morningside heights? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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sensory gyms? wtf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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pipe down, sister [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Making Milestones is a great sensory gym that is opening a new office on west 92nd that I hear is really nice. They also have an office at Columbus Circe. There # is 212-757-3561. My child attends OT and Speech there and we love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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woops, Making Milestone's number is 212-757-3551. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Am I out of line? I just learned accidentally dh is taking me for a six-day vacation in one week. It freaks me out. The dc's, both under 4, don't know yet, I have appts on my calendar for that time, we are flying somewhere and he hasn't gotten life insurance or signed our will yet. Is it weird for me not to feel totally thrilled? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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when is the trip? Seems like you have time to take care of these things if you get started on them now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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in one week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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I did an online will back when we were going away without DD. I had a friend witness and keep a copy. I figured it was better than nothing. Other than that, just relax and enjoy the trip. Really, you need to just relax and think optimistically that nothing is going to go wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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yeah, you need to just relax. everything will be fine. just give up control for a while and go with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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I'm way too much of a control freak to be able to enjoy something like that. My DH knows that though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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You should be excited! that's so nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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please let it go and enjoy. You are so lucky to have a dh that would give you that sort of surprise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:24 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone been to IKEA in Redhook this week? Is it a madhouse? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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I will be going later this morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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unless it is for a fire extinguisher, I wouldn't step foot in that place for two weeks at a minimum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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HAve you heard any reports on traffic/volume? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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I will report back later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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Thx. Hope you make it back in a happy mood! GL!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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I will be high on swedish meatballs and ligenberry juice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:33 AM Flag
[ - ] How would you feel if you learned accidentally that your dh planned to secretly take you on a six-day vacation in one week and not even the dcs -- both under four-- knew about it yet? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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I wouldn't like a vacation without dcs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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I just foung out wednesday that dh is taking me away today for the weekend. He planned everything and we really need it. I am not sure I would be as excited about a week, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:48 AM Flag
[ - ] any mortgage specialists on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Can you take the ERB over the summer? How much does it cost? And how long does it take to get results? Thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 05:57 AM Flag
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yes you can at the ERB office. If I remember the cost is like $460..def. over $400. When we took it there was no online option and we had to wait 1 month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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Thank you very much. Are they open all summer? And we aren't sure what schools to list to send results to - dc going into first in sept (public) and we would be applying for second grade in private. We have no idea how dc will test or if it will be worth it to apply to all the schools for an off year with a bad score, kwim? Can we just make up one school we don't really want and then add others later if scores well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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you can add later on for an additional fee. I did this many yrs ago so I don't want to misinform you. Google their site and call them. They will be able to answer your Q's. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:26 AM Flag
[ - ] Please post Felicia's email or phone number. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:57 AM Flag
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Hello, Thanks for your interest. However, we're concerned abt her privacy. Please reply directly to me at killyclug@gmail.com and I can put you in touch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:20 AM Flag
[ - ] is it possible to get slight bleeding during my period but still be newly pregnant? I might be preg. (haven't had time to get a test) but I just got a very small amount of blood during my period. any thoughts? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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you are probably not pregnant. it is possible though. i would say if it is your time to start and you are bleeding, you are not preg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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for me turned into a miscarriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:59 AM Flag
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op: how do you know if it's a miscarriage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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not ap, but you would have a positive test by now. so test and if its positive go get serum blood test to confirm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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it was the beginning of a miscarriage. About a week or two later there was serious blood. I went to my ob/gyn immediately and he did blood work that was positive for pg but the numbers were low and never came back up and then the bleeding. I am 20wks pg today so it has no long term ramifications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:44 AM Flag
[ - ] DH is very handy but he always rushes into repairing stuff in our apt. and then it looks sloppy. I justs woke up this morning and he had fixed something in our kitchen that we just spent a lot of $$$ having redone! It looks awful too. How can I get him to count to 10 and wait before he jumps in. It's like he can't help himself. I'm so frustrated. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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Tell him what you just told us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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I just sent him an email. When I talk to him I think he tunes out. I asked him last night to stop doing stuff like this and I wake up to a mess. In response to the poster below he is very handy but that doesn't mean he's not impulsive. If he takes his time he can do something very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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be honest and tell him is looks like sh*t and devalues all the thousands he just spend getting the kitchen redone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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doesn't sound like he is handy, he just thinks he is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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mine is the same way. i don't let him fix anything that you can see... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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