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[ - ] What product could you not live without? Me:sling for db, kiehls lip balm for me.... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Cetaphil, Fresh Meadowfoam conditioner, Baby Bjorn when DS was younger, coffee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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I live in a country without Cetaphil. What to do.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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order it online [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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meet my friend amazon.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Dh's siblings have planned a full night out to celebrate a big milestone birthday for their dad. Sounds great, right? Except I'll be 38 weeks pregnant, have nothing to wear, and can't afford to buy anything to wear. Oh, and did I mention there's talk of everyone wearing all white? wwyd? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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get yourself to gap or old navy and get a summer dress. I got a cute black on in Old Navy..ppl always comment how cute it is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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op: when I say 38 weeks pregnant, I mean 38 weeks pregnant complete with big swollen ankles and horribly white legs. so, no cute little dresses for me, unfortunately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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how about nice white pants from and a top? I have found cute inexpens. things at those stores and also motherhood..that with the right accessories look nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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just show up and say you forgot... wear a white shirt if you can so the photos don't look too wierd. what's the point of buying something you're going to wear once? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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buy some white or black cropped maternity pants for cheap at motherhood (I love the belly band..it stretches for days) and get a nice white top or whatever you want to wear. You are pg..they should be happy you will go at 38 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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Flowy white tunic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] JSorry, meant to post on NY/Schools - Are the zoned T&G programs a different curriculum than the gen. eds, or just a separate (and hopefully intellectually more advanced) peer group? I'm thinking about a comment on the post about PS11 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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how can you be intellectually more advanced at 4-5? more likely, more prepped [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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OK, but I mean, is the curriculum more advanced? I've heard that in some zoned T&Gs it's identical but perhaps faster? Trying to drill down to the essential difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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not always [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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so what constitutes the difference b/t T&G and gen.ed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Not faster, same curriculum as Gen Ed. The program is enriched and it is also for the peer group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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buy some white or black cropped maternity pants for cheap at motherhood (I love the belly band..it stretches for days) and get a nice white top or whatever you want to wear. You are pg..they should be happy you will go at 38 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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^^OOPS wrong post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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do you really think a dc who is in a G&T and scored a 99 is more advanced than a dc who scored say 97? Nah.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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just trying to get at what makes it G&T [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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same exact curriculum. not accelerated. just "enriched" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a new OBGYN to start TTC. Saw Jane Galasso for 5 years and recently have been seeing Anna Barbieri. I like Barbieri, but its very difficult to get appts and she seems so worn out - plus she is out on leave. I prefer an office that will call in scripts without a visit too. Pros / cons of Dr. Wu at manhattan women's health? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.19.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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Why'd you leave Dr. Galasso? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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I was very unhappy with the level of care over the last year. They screwed up the results on a pap and then were strange about it. and terrible bedside manner during a colpo. I just didn't feel comfortable anymore. But sometimes I wonder if I should have stayed with her anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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i ask bc i went to her partner for many years (Lissa Hirsch) and many of my friends see her too and all love her. i never actually saw Galasso but occasionally spoke o her on the phone when she was on call and she seemed really nice. Their 3rd partner Dr. Russel does OB and at lease one of my friends had her deliver her baby and she said her experience was terrific. FWIW. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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I saw Hirsch once when Galasso was out and I liked her. I sort of miss the ease of that office - it was so easy to get an appt, they called in scripts etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:33 AM Flag
[ - ] how do you know whether dc needs speech therapy? my 2nd dc is 18 mos and has very few words-ped wasn't concerned, but he seems different verbally from my older ds and from other kids we know. not sure if I need to be concerned or just wait it out. dc seems to get what we are saying and can point, follow directsions, etc, but he doesn't speak. tia for any advice 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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you can always request an evaulation through early intervention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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even if ped wasn't concerned? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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get another ped. ped should be concerned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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You have to follow your gut on this stuff. If you trust your ped and feel totally comfortable with the fact that he isn't concerned, that's totally fine, but it sounds like you are questioning him. You are ultimately the one who knows your own kid best. EI eval is a win-win. Either you find out there is no reason to worry or your kid gets early help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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aaagh, i dont have any advice but all this focus on when kids "should" do what nauseates me. i'm sure your son is fine, seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] so dc got a G&T 1st grade placement at her current school. i know many of the parents in the g&t class. now i am hearing through the grapevine nasty remarks and a real unfriendliness to the idea of my dd joining the class. (there have never been problems before -- it's like they just don't want their club to accept any new members) 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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i wouldn't rely on grapevine, do playdates over summer and decide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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yeah, but i need to decide by tomorrow whether to move her or remain in the warm, friendly general ed class she's currently in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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Can't you switch her back if she's unhappy? If it's PS116, I have to say that a friend who's there said that there were some challenging DDs in this year's G&T K class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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challenging how? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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do what is right for dc. there are a lot of nasty people out there. it will all be forgotten soon enough. why do you think they are saying nasty things? what kind of nasty things? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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I agree w/ switching back later idea. However, I had same experience as a ps kid when I got switched into what was then called Intellectually Gifted Children class -- the kids and parents were a nightmare and it was the worst year of my life! Just saying this because your impression re snottiness may be correct. On the other hand, it could be a great opportunity, so why not explore it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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This does not sound like 116 G&T K to me. There is no "club" mentality among the parents and I'm pretty aware of what is going on there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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this has got to be a joke. No parent in my son's G&T class would act this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Don't listen to the grapevine, which may well be fueled by other gen ed parents jealous of your leaving. If you think dc would do well in the G&T class, switch. I can't imagine why parents would care whether the new kids are from the gen ed program at the school or elsewhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] 166 g&t or PS 87? Still deciding. Anyone on who was deciding between these 2? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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i would go with ps166 personally. I like the idea of a very bright peer group. also ps87 is a huge program, whereas you will only be 50 kids for the next 6 years at ps166 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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I would go to 87. the only schools I would give up 87 for are A and ps9G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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I have two friends who left PS87 for privates recently. They told me it's pretty common there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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We are going with 166. We chose it for: 1) concerns that with mixed ability class and inclusion classes at 87 that our child might be bored and therefore disruptive, 2) smaller school (7 Ks at 87), after school program with more sports offerings (we have a boy) , 3) peer group 4) people we know at 166 love it (most love 87 but we have had friends with a very smart child who were dissatisfied) 5) If we decide to apply out to private in a couple of years we have been told that privates look more favorably on gifted programs. We know we are giving up a stronger principal at 87 and a more unified community, but want to try 166. Because we are zoned for 87 we feel it will always be there for us if we don't like 166. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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oops my numbering system is off--I forgot to label after school program as 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Do you worry about child starting at 87 in say 2nd or 3rd grade - if all the other kids already know each other? That is one of my concerns [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Not when there are 7 different kindergartens. By 2nd or 3rd grade they will only have spent time with maybe one third of them. I think kids are adaptable at that age. We moved when I was in 3 grade and I had no trouble adjusting to the new school--in fact I liked it much better than the one I left. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Also, did you tour both? I think 166 also has more space in the school and nicer facilities for specials. Both schools raise nice money. 166 has assistant teachers for a longer period of time--full time for the first two years, and part time after that through 5th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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PS 166 has a wonderful building and less over-crowding than 87. I think 87 is too big. I wasn't thrilled with 166's principal, but the PA is great. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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I love 87, but 166 g&t is good too. I think it depends on which is a better fit for your dc and your family situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:37 AM Flag
[ - ] 166 g&t or PS 87? Down to the wire and still torn. Anyone on who already decided between these 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Did you decide? I'd take 87 but I like larger populations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Suggestions for names for Josephine's sister? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.19.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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isabella, natalia, sophia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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amelia, amelie, avery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.23.08, 05:51 PM Flag
[ - ] My coworker and I were talking about being breastfed and I didn't know if I had been. There was a time period in the 70s where the formula companies had mothers thinking it was better to bottle feed with 'enriched' formula. Does anyone know what the popularity of breastfeeding time line looks like? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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I was born in 1968 and my sis in '72. We were both FF..so was my brother in '79 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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actually that was closer to the 50's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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I was 78 and my mother said her doctor recommended formula [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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np: i was born in 74 and my mom said most women she knew bf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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I was 1975 and FF [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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I think that often it depends on money... if there wasn't much than baby was breast fed... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Totally untrue. My parents were destitute but my mother and her sisters never would have dreamed of breastfeeding in the 60's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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I was 65....my mom had to fight to bf me for 3 months...they all told her to ff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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^^^that looks like they all told her to f*** o** (never realised formula feeding was a swear word!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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mine had money and i was bf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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that was the case with me. parents were in grad school and broke, so I was bf'd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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I was born in 72 and bf but I don't think you can make an educated guess by your year of birth, it's really all about what kind of person your mom was and what she would have valued at the time, y'know/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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OP: This is about what I expected. I'm pretty sure I was FF but remember one of her friend BF about '77 and that there had been a change among certain circles of women back to BF. Thanks for the replies! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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I was born in 70 and mom BF me, but she was an immigrant. DH and his sister were born 71 and 74 and MIL tried to BF DH and failed and then went on to BF SIL. I think there was definitely increase in the popularity of BF among the more "hippie" types. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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I was born in 1974 and bf'ed, but then again my mom also delivered me with a midwife and no drugs and it was on the mw's rec. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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Me and my sibs were born in the 60's and 70's, same as DH's family. All FF. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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My sibs and I were all FF'ed. 1972-1977. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Born in 68, sister in 70. father is an OB and STILL we were both FF as per the thinking of the day... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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I was 75 born NYC and was bf for about 3wks and then ff. My says she couldn't stand it. Knowing her, I'm actually surprised she lasted 3wks. My bothers were ff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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In university communities, BFing was much more popular in the 70s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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^^^ I was bf, born in 70 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] throwing a very casual cocktail party. Will let people help themselves at the bar, but thought i might do a few pitchers of a spcialty drink - any suggestions for somethign easy, that appeals to the masses? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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sangria [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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something that you put a silly but cheap but fun thing next to like mohitos with tons of mint next to the pitcher or margaritas with lots of umbrellas and safety pins with the little umbrellas? if these people have kids their children will love for them to bring home the umbrellas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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What are the safety pins for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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Pin one on a sleeve every time you have a drink so you know how many you have had... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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that's stupid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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If you need safety pins to tell you how many drinks you've had, you've had too many. Sounds like a fraternity thing. Doooood! I had, like, EIGHT pins on me this morning!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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cosmos, lemon drop, margaritas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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champagne punch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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isn't that too brunch-ish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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Caterer here - I suggest a vodka spiked lemonade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Yum! Raspberry vodka in lemonade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Need middle name rec's for Noah. Tx 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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zark [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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lol..please seriously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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sorry, i couldn't resist. it is a good name though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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oP: thx..I did enjoy your zark..I got it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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Guy [ Reply | More
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James [ Reply | More
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op; tx..that's what I was thinking but wasn't sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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that's also the first thing that came into my mind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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How about a family name that would sound nice as a middle name? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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or: well, i think noah james sounds great, but ultimately YOU are the one who has to like it, kwim? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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op: thx. I do like James for a middle name. Just wanted opinions and maybe more ideas. Tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:19 PM Flag
[ - ] what's another word for knowleagable? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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alex tribeck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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know it all [ Reply | More
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informed [ Reply | More
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smart [ Reply | More
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savvy, erudite or plugged in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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this isn't a word. this is spelled incorrectly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] My sisters wedding will be 7 mo after I give birth. On target to gain about 30 lbs. Would like to lose 40 for the wedding. Will be breastfeeding (I hope). Can I do it sensibly, on weight watchers with a bit of exercise? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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totally doable. I'm a big lady and lost 30lbs for my sisters weddding in 3mo on LA weightloss. I was 1 yr PP and until I got on that plan, the weightloss (40lbs from pg) was going very slow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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absolutely, in fact you may lose up to 20# when you leave the hospital [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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WW is great!! I gave birth end of october. I had gained a total of 30lbs. 15lbs just came off postpartum in 7 weeks - doing nothing, no diet or exercise. I lost 20 more lbs on ww in about 4 months. I have hit a little plateu now, but I am still plugging away and hope to lose another 15. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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