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[ - ] ever feel like this? i felt fat and bloated so skipped out on a friends rooftop party tonight... i feel lame 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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so am I. at SoHo house... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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thank goodness i feel better!!! thanks... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] I would love to quit my job and become a full-time do-gooder. I could work at a community center or something - I'm sure I must have skills that they could put to use. Can't say for sure, though, since I've never actually done any volunteer work or anything. Is it possible to turn a corporate type into a do-gooder? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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yea but differnt lifestyle... i work on wall street and i am so miserable every morning on my way to work i dont enjoy it like i use to... i hope it is just the markets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Try doing some volunteer work. I hate to say it, but I think that it's more fulfilling in theory than in reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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I guess that's my fear. But I was just looking on the website of a community center and it looked so cheerful and positive. Contrast with life in corporate america - office doldrums, no impact on lives of real people, etc. Becoming a mom has made me want to do something more important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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So stay home and be with your kid - the most important job in the world Flame away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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I know, I work in corp America, too, but I've had some negative volunteer experiences too. Why don't you try some volunteering and see if you like it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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I often think i would love to have the funds at my disposal that Melinda Gates has at hers... It must be an awesome feeling to really change lives on a grand scale ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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Are you in NY? Try New York Cares to find volunteer projects to get a sense of what is out there. If you're good, a community center would love to have you. But every job has its downsides, even the do-gooding ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] We just got ERB score. 98/98/97. Does this mean 97 over all? Have a chance for TT? TIA. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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That makes no sense - I don't think you can get 98 V and 98 P and 97 overall. What were the verbal and performance scores? The overall is the last score on page 2 - at the bottom, where it adds up the scaled scores and gives an overall percentile. Anyway - those are great scores, and your DC definitely has a shot at TT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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That was the score - I know it doesn't make sense to me, too. It says 98V, 98P and 97 overall. Can somebody explain? Maybe DC is older(4.8 yr.), it scaled lower? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I'd call the ERB office. Mine was close to that age and scores weren't like that - although a month or two can make a difference. It doesn't really matter - those are great scores and if you apply broadly dc should be fine. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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The only thing I can think of is that both 98s were low 98s and that when the scaled scores were added, they were at the tippy top of the 97th percentile for total scaled score. But anyway - it doesn't matter. Your child did great and will be in the running everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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No, you can't - especially since the verbal is weighted much more heavily - for instance one can get in the 80s for performance and get a 98/99 on verbal and end up with a 97/98. That said, OP's dc could certainly get into a TT with anything 95+ (and sometimes lower) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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OR here - not that this matters, because OP's kid did wonderfully, but yeah - it makes no sense. My daughter got a 99V and a 96P last year and got a 99 overall, so I don't see how you could get a 98 on both and a 97 overall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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that's bec your dd prob'ly got 19 on verbal subtests. Only need 15 or 16 to get 99 on each section so if your score is very high, it will help overall score. OP's kid probly did not get 19 or 18 on subtests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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yes and yes, congrats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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In UB, people say ERB's score is **, is it the last number(overall score)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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yes, 97 overall and it is entirely possible. The scores are not an average. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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UB says Dalton only look at 99s. Is it true? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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no, 96 and above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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NP: Not a strict cut-off like that at all. While the majority possibly scored a 96 or above, definitely not all the kids in a grade did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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They took many 95s and probably a few below that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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if a sib. I think non-sib dc's have a prayer under 95. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Not at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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Not at all what? Are you responding the poster above, or OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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It means 97 overall. That is a good score! You have a shot at TT, but it's a shot only like everyone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Any drs on? What does it mean to have low neutrophils and how troubling is it (in a 2mo old)? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Possibly infection...how low are they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Can someone please advise on how long it will take (and where I go) to find a good nanny. My baby is due 9/10, so I won't return to work until about the first of December. We are new to the area and this is my first baby. Thank you! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.19.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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You really can't start more than a month beforehand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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I would try www.enannysource.com and www.nannies4you.com. It won't take you long to find one -- no more than a month. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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Thank you! Do either of you know about how much pay is average? I would need a full-time nanny, because both of us work full time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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What kind of hours? Are you in Manhattan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Yes, I'm in Manhattan. Maybe 8-6 M-F. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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I would say between $11-15/hour. I assume you'll pay under the table. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Hopefully, and thanks. I'll try not to worry about finding a nanny right now if it will really only take a month or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I'am a nanny and would love to be interviewed for the position. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 08:11 PM Flag
[ - ] which streets are zoned for ps 6? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.19.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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It's not a square. The zone is kind of irregularly shaped. You can find out on insideschools.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Go to insideschools.org, but it basically goes from 5th avenue to Lex, up to about 88th street, then you have to live closer to Central Park. Maybe it ends at 91st or 92nd or so? In the low 80s you can also live between Lex and 3rd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:53 PM Flag
[ - ] which streets are zone for ps 6? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Truthfully, what's a "my kid bombed the ERB " score so why bother applying to private? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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below 90 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Thx. And do you know the point spread between verbal and performance that raises red flags? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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not sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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that is such BULLSHIT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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np; please don't listen to this person. They obviously don't know what they speak of. My dc got an 87 and got into 3 schools and Wl at another 3. Dc wasn't a sib or a leg. The ERB's are not the end all. The school report and dc visit carries more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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OP-thank you. I'm very new to this process and all people talk about is how their kids got 96 + on the test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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not true...admitted to three schools with an 84...not top tier, but good schools, nonetheless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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below 85 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Below 80, I think. Scores in the 80s still give the kid a shot at a bunch of schools. I know an 86 who got into Ethical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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was it a sibling with the 86 score? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Nope. Very charismatic, sporty, outgoing kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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that's great to know. the erb is only one day in the life of a four year old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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also, many progressive schools do not require erb for K so check out those schools if low score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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thx. what about the ss girl schools. Not talking Spence, Chapin or Brearley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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Marymount might take a lower score, as might Hewitt, but not the others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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BSC generally only want 95+ and CSH generally has their pick of girls as well. Perhaps MM and Hewitt, if you 1st choice before Jan 15th and dd has a good visit and pre-school backs your choice. But it would be rare for either to look at a dd with scores below 80. Have dd take the SB as well and if ti is above 93 or so, submit it to the schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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In the 70s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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I think conventional wisdom would say 95+ - great score, gives your dc a chance at any school (but of course, actually getting in depends on other factors) low 90's - good to very good score, your dc could end up anywhere, but for some of the more "academic" schools, other parts of the application may have to stand out just that much more. 80's - depends on the kid and the school. Not a problem for some dc's, but can be an issue for others. You'd probably want to apply fairly broadly. 70's and lower - realistically, it will be very challenging unless there are other factors involved. (Usually $$$ or connections). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:56 PM Flag
[ - ] do i have to get for a one year bday party a favor for a 14 year old and for a 10 year old?? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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if they're cheap favors, just have the same silly thing on hand for them. def don't do something special unless it's close family and you want to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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If they are guest at your party, of course! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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It's a nice touch. At that age you're still a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Something would be nice. Maybe a $10 gift card for iTunes or something if they have iPods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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ita, or even candy. Everyone likes candy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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exactly. OP just should not forget them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] how do i find out information about the nicus in various ny area hospitals? I know thee must be a site somewhere, but i can't find anything... tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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what do you want to know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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i want to know how the nicus in various hospitals in the area compare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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columbia is the best [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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thanks, but i want to know about hackensack, mount sinai, and a little hospital called good samaritan in suffern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] getting ready to ttc (not now, but next month hopefully). first month off bc cycle was 19 days. 2nd cycle was 26 days. fwiw I got pregnant not even one month off bc last time. wondering what this next cycle will be like and when we should go for it... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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if you really want to hit it right out of the gate, buy enough ovulation predictor pee sticks to take twice a day, every day for a month. that way you'll really know when the egg is getting ready to come out of the starting gate! (worked for me twice, fwiw) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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np: When you do you start peeing on them? I assume not while you're on your period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Well, no, but I started right afterward and actually ovulated on day 6 or 9 or something like that -- way earlier than I'd expected. Also, once I'd just stopped breastfeeding and hadn't even had a period yet, so I was really in the dark about whether I even had my cycle back yet. So, I'd say start right afterward. The tests will be specific, but generally they say NOT to use first morning urine, and to keep it consistent day to day. I think I did 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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You have to do it twice a day? Sorry, totally ignorant about this. Got pregnant on the first try with little thought last time. This time, I'm clueless and lack the energy to just keep having sex all the time! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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no, you totally don't have to, in fact the directions will say to do it once a day, but after I did some reading and found that for some women, the hormone does more of a drive-by and is therefore only going to show up for less than 12 hours, I realized I'd rather spend the extra $ and just hit it the first time, kwim? try this: www.peeonastick.com (seriously! :)) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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Wow, you are me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:51 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate being a wohm...most nights I get home and I rush to make dinner and dd is so tired from her day that she wants to veg out and watch tv. she is tired from her day of fun with the nanny. Feel like I lost my connection with my dd. Also, pregnant and try so hard to have energy for her. I want to make sure we have time on the weekend, but we are always busy with family stuff. can't wait for vacation--I'm hating my life these days. I need to work so I have to figure out a way to re connect with my 4 yo 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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The sad part is that now my son is 6 and very loving and sweet still but I find he wants to spend more time with friends and I am less of a priority to him was when he was 4 and I was his world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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What do you mean "busy with family stuff?" I think that's the key sentence right there. Figure out if you really need to be doing that family stuff, try to cut back on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Oh boy that was my life. If I wish anything for my dd it's not to repeat that grind. DH traveled non stop, I had my parents over every gd Saturday and I worked full time. I hear you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it really strange that I find Iron Chef Morimoto so sexy? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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you want him to stuff you with his sausage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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op: Not sure about that, but there's something about his sternly competent manner which makes me think he'd be good in bed. I imagine he'd be good with his hands at the very least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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I agree! He can marinate my hamachi anytime... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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ITA !!! And I usually don't find Asian men sexy... except that actor from "Memoirs of a Geisha"... he's hot too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Better than thinking one of the Wiggles is handsome. You have gone off Mommy Deep End once you start thinking that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Friut salad... yummy yummy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone familiar with this? my brother suddenly developed a nose bleed, lasting off and on for a few days. Tomorrow he is going in for surgery to slip the blood vessel. Has anyone had this done or heard of this? He is in Boston and doesn't have family there so I am really concerned. Thanks. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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it is very quick, kind of like a welder. then you have some stuff in your nose for a day or two... nothing big. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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standard cautery, easy - breezy - and effective [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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my 7 y/o ds developed a near hemmoraghic nose bleed this winter due to extremely dry air in our house. gl - I love my brother too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] When does baby start eating less during the night and how do you get there? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.19.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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wondering that myself. I think it takes a few months, but the trick to getting them to go 4 hours in the middle of the night is to feed them on a consistent schedule during the day. We had our dd going for one or two 4 hour stretches at night until she began rejecting her formula. we can set our clocks by her-she's very punctual! As soon as we hit on the formula that's right for her, we are hoping for the 4 hour stretches again. But I think it just takes time. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:15 AM Flag
[ - ] When do you let DC cry it out? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.19.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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