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[ - ] Anyone having second thoughts? I kind of wish we'd ranked LL higher now that I see 97s got in. We were worried about the commute and didn't think we necessarily had a shot with a 98 anyway. Oh, well. Trust your instincts, I guess. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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I was told on the tour that LL loved people who picked it as their first choice & that ONLY listing LL as a school choice greatly increased chances of getting in if scores not 99/98. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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that is a lie! LL had no control over the selection process(nor should it have knowledge of how it was done) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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exactly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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This poster got it right. The schools had no input whatsoever this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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At the beginning of the year, when tours were happening, no one had a clue yet what the admissions process would be. Last year this was true - ppl worked the waitlists, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] This doesn't apply to the Citywide schools but what happens in the district G&T school if people turn down their offer and the class doesn't have enough #'s. They'll close the class and where does it leave those that did accept the placement 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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They won't close the class. They may re-evaluate for next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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My district closed 2 of our district programs on Friday- they were on the application for us to rank and were told that there wasn't enough children for them to remain open. I'm concerned that many of those who ranked those 2 schools as 1 and 2 will turn down their offers and go into the gen ed zoned school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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which district is that? those are not chinatown schools by any chance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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no District 22 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Will be 35 next month and have a 20 mo dd. Had a m/c in Feb, laprascopic surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in Apr and I'm scared to TTC again. Got pg 1x both times. Don't want to go through another m/c again. Anyone else been in a similar situation? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.17.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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I went through alot more than you. The difference was that I didn't have a 20 mo dd. It is scary. You just have to weigh everything out. I had 3 d&c, in addition to early m/cs and an ectopic. I was terrified to keep trying. I just knew I had to try again. If I had already had a child, I might not have kept on trying and just considered myself lucky already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a colonoscopy tomorrow. Can't eat anything today and I am STARVING - it is only 1:19!!!! I have to start drinking the moviprep at 5pm. This is going to suck isn't it? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Up periscope... think of it as a "cleanse" and get all zen with it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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that's weird, my dh has those periodically and they let him eat clear stuff - chicken broth, etc, the day before. The procedure itself apparently isn't bad at all, its the "atomic blasting juice" (as we call it) the night before that isn't so great. But GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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it's gonna suck. Put on comfy clothes, a good movie, and just know this is the worst part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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24 hours from now you will not be complaining about how hungry you were this evening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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OP: I know, I will be complaining about the crohn's or UC or Celiac they find - but I am living in the moment :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Sorry. I was thinking you were gonna be complaining about the colonoscopy... Damn, I hate when I do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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i've had them done before twice and i always feel so thin after... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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did you actually lose any weight? That would be a nice bonus. I've had to cut out veggies because they aggravate my "issues" and it has helped me to gain about 5 lbs. No big deal, but I'd rather not have the xtra weight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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i think about 4-5 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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may I ask, what are your "issues" ... all of a sudden I am having intestional "issues" as well, but I've never had problems before... I just decided myself that I have an irritable bowel, but who knows ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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after the birth of #2 I have had a couple of major bouts of watery and/or fatty mucousy diarrhea. Each lasted for weeks on end and the second bout was accompanied by major colitis. My GP sent me to see a GI and he suggested a colonoscopy since I have a sibling with Crohn's. I almost canceled because I feel fine now, but then I thought of how miserable I was when I was in the midst of it. I'd go see a GI - it can't hurt. They wont do a colonoscopy unless they think you really need it. Apparently childbirth can trigger latent issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:40 AM Flag
[ - ] I went on vacation without DH or DD.. Everyone got all craaazy when i mentioned that i went without them.. wtf. am i missing something? I wenr with my sister fwiw 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.17.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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we're jealous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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yes, they're def. jealous. good for you!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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live and let live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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Glad you had fun. I wish I was with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Thanks. We would have had fun! Next time ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Just enjoy yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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When dh and I married 11 years ago, I tol dhim that I wanted one week to myself per year (I've always gone to a spa). Witha few excepions (financial, a nursling inthe house) I've alwasy gone to "mommy summer camp." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Can I use a picture I had taken at a portrait place to order photo cards or do they somehow tag the prints? I wanted to scan one and submit ti online. I know, I'm bad. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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you're technically not supposed to, and some places will flag professional looking photos (friend had it happen at wal-mart) but you most likely can get away with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:19 AM Flag
[ - ] NYC Moms -- a teacher called to cancel a lesson claiming the #4 train is shut down in Union Square. Any truth to this? Ask bc this is the 5th class she has missed or been late to in a row. Also, need to go downtown myself now! TIA 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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call 311 and ask [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Even if it is... time to find a new teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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check out mta.info [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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according to mta.info the only issues right now are on the J train [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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maybe new york 1 has a report. if you don't have the tv channel, go to their website [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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what kind of teacher is that? If the train is shutdown she better hails a cab and gets to wherever she is supposed to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:00 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the deal with the principal at 234? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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what do you mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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op - heard mixed reviews - just curious what anyone on the board knows [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Why don't you go meet her & find out for yourself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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op - i guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Second hand information isn't always reliable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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I teach for a residency program at ps 234 one day a week. I think she is great, but I'm not a parent of a student there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Who's your favorite media medium or historic medium? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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WTF kind of question is this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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I suppose it's a bit off topic for UB, but don't you think some of the standards get tiresome? predictable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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Bullwinkle: Eenie meenie jelly-beanie, the spirits are about to speak! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Madame Roux, you know that gypsy with the gold-capped tooth, she's got a pad down at 34th and Vine, sellin little bottles of love potion number 9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Frank Zappa: I wrapped the newspaper round my head so it looked liked I was deep. I said some mumbo-jumbo then and told him he was going to sleep. I robbed his rings and pocketwatch and everything else I found. I had that sucker hypnotized he couldn't even make a sound. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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He creeps me out- I totally don't get his music/persona [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Who's your favorite media medium or historic medium? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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Is this Linda Richmond from "Coffee Talk"... discuss ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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I've never heard that show- is it tv or radio? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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silly... skit from SNL with Mike Myers...He would say things like "Your favorite medium or historic medium... discuss" when he got all choked up... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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Oh- his new movie looks like all his other movies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:19 AM Flag
[ - ] i found out my beta. on 11dp3dt it was 140. does this mean anything? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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not really -- you just want it to double and triple in 48 hours. go to betabase.info -- they'll tell you more there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:35 AM Flag
[ - ] omg, I am SOO much happier back at work now. Db is 9mo and i love him to pieces and was so conflicted about going back because I don't "have" to. But he is very happy with his nanny and the whole transition has been like a nonevent to him. Amazing! They really are resilient little creatures. And I'm thrilled to have adult interaction and mental stimulation during the day. Phew. 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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I am so happy to hear you say this..you are me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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whatever. why didn't you just get a dog instead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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you're funny. Why don't you ask Reese Witherspoon or Christiane Amanpour why they didn't stop working once they had kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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np: ITA, but OP's choice of words doesn't help her here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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now you are comparing yourself to these women [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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who gets to decide which woman/career is worthy enough to return to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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Hey I had planned on going back for my social work job which paid nothing. I am not saying what is worthy - I just thought the comparison was a little pompous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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OR: I have no problem with women going back to work. I have an issue with her attitude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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you are a completely jealous isolated housewife. get over yourself. She has a great attitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Good for you. I've had an odd work history of stopping and starting work and while i'd be a sahm if i could/had to choose, going back to work when dcs were 6-9mo was really a nice change of pace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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Hey, I am glad you are happy and that your baby is happy - I believe that you should do what is best for you and your family. Your statement is condescending to SAHMs though so you are going to get a bad reaction. I SAH because it is what is best for me and my family AND I am mentally stimulated (even moreso than when I worked) AND I have adult interaction daily. YOu can't be lazy about it if you SAH, but you can have both. Maybe you should rephrase next time??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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fair enough, I didn't mean to be condescending to others, merely expressing how I felt in my own situation. If SAH works for you, I totally understand why people would choose it. I didn't mean other people weren't mentally stimulated, just me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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OR: Cool, I am glad you feel that way - but this is a statement that a lot of people make that is unintentionally insulting - as if all SAH moms are content to use baby talk all day. Trust me - on the "bad" days I yearn to go back to work, but overall I get the stimulation I need and I get to stay at home. I hope that no woman defines herself soley by what she does for a living or motherhood. It is your hobbies and outside interests that make you interesting and complex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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You took the bait...the old war continues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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seriously wasn't starting a war, more like reassuring women who were conflicted like me about going back that it might not be as bad as they are thinking. That's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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Yeah, but people are going to read into it their personal agendas, plus there was a touch of smug. Everybody can do their own thing & as long as it works out for you, great, go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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no smug! just relief, I swear. Wow, people really do see/read what they want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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yeah, its true- its the nature of this format, I think. People read in tones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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OR: Not really. I really don't think she was being intentionally offensive - I just gave her the benefit of the doubt as I hope someone would give me if the situation were reversed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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WHAT DO YOU DO? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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I am now what I would call "middle management" at a big pharma company [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Do you ever have ethical doubts about the company? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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I always wondered about that. Had a friend who was kind of righteous in her political beliefs/food lifestyle, but she worked for Pfizer and did it for the $. Seemed kind of hypocritical in that case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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leave her alone... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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I'm genuinely curious. I think about stuff like this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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i don't think the poster here was trying to stir the pot. she just wanted to state her current situation... good for her. i wish i was happier, too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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I agree, but as well- one can use skillful means to anticipate how something will go over. In that way, one can write more clearly and specifically to avoid confusion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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is that what people do on UB? Write clearly and specifically? Or just blurt out whatever is on their minds? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Probably all of the above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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thanks Im hoping to do the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the current thinking on giving fish before the age of one? My DD is 9months and I would love to give her some but I am afraid of allergies.. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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shellfish is the only problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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my pediatrician said wait until 1 yo. There's so much other stuff for them to try. But, if there's no allergies in your family, do what you think is best [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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We have salmon at least 1x a week and both my boys started having it mashed up when they were 8-9 mos. I did avoid shellfish until after 1 yr because mil is allergic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:12 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you have a suggestion for an end of the year gift for a PreK teacher? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.17.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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A handmade card with your child's handprint plus dictated favorite things about the teacher and/or preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Short cocktail dress okay for a sunday evening black-tie wedding? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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yes. definitely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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