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[ - ] I cant get my 3mo to take the bottle, tried 3 days in a row! What can I do? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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Have you tried letting someone else give the bottle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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just once, dh tried...she just gets really upset [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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You cannot be the one to try and give her a bottle. She's not stupid and will not take a bottle from you when she knows you can nurse her instead. You cannot even be at home when someone else tries (DH, grandparent, babysitter, etc.)to give her a bottle. Go for a walk and get yourself some fresh air or a cup of coffee. Also, try different shaped nipples, some DBs (like mine) have strong preferences - eventually, a NUK nipple worked with my DD. Tell DH to be patient and Good Luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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thanks! If you are still there, do you know if I can use different nipples with the born free bottles? Or only same brand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:27 AM Flag
[ - ] does my taking percocet post c-s make my newborn xtra sleepy? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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i don't think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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newborns are sleepy anyway, especially c/s newborns. It's important that you do what you need to do to manage your pain. Don't overdo it, obviously, and yes it will make the baby a bit sleepier, but that will pass. Is s/he nursing okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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everything else is fine but i just dont remember this with #1. dh says to enjoy it b/c it too will pass. sound advice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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enjoy recovering from a c/s? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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np: Sound advice. My OB said very little gets into breast milk anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone want to diagnose me? Severe joint pain and swelling in all joints. Rash on arms and legs. Exhausted. Dr. says either Lyme, Fifth's or RA. Terrified. thanks. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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oh sweetie. I'm so sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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spider bite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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just sounds like a severe reaction to toxins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Oh, just posted on another thread. Fifth Disease, just diagnosed myself with a blood test. The joint pain is atrocious, huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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omg yes. I can't do anything. Dh had to dress me this morning. Did you have a rash? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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Yes. Slapped cheeks at first about a month ago, that then spread to my arms and fronts of legs. It went away. The joint pain got worse and worse, couldn't go up and down stairs. All swollen, esp. my knees. Have your doctor give you an anti-inflammatory while you wait for results. It's helping a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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how long does it last? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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See below. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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My boss has Fifth's and it was really debilitating for her. Her neuropathy was so bad she finally took early retirement. Its scary how much more serious it is for grown ups then for kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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OR above: Crap, you are scaring me. Dr warned me that if it lasted more than 14 days it will likely be a few months! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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well she is a lot older than you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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I realize, but I cannot believe how awful I feel. Day before DH practically carried me to the car to go to doctor, I was in bed crying from the joint pain, my knees were all locked up from the swelling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Sudden onset? This sound awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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No, that's the thing. It crept up slowly, so it wasn't until I couldn't move that I realized how bad it was, if that makes any sense. I had a vague idea maybe it was the flu and forgot I felt crappy for nearly a month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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What do you think it is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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I just found it is Fifth Disease. Next to nothing for kids, 5% of adults get joint complications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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okay you will be fine with patience and rest, good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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omg -- now I'm really scared. I can't train for a marathon and Now I'm just worried about being able to function. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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sorry to hear. maybe psoriatic arthritis? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Sounds EXACTLY like Fifth Disease, which is going around. My neighbors had it. They felt AWFUL for several days and are fine now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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I have ra, but no rash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know... if you accept a district g&t for K, can you go through the testing process again in order to try for Citywide for 1st grade? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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We did this to take a shot at Anderson. But given the lovely odds of 100's of qualifiers for 3 or 4 spots we will happily stay at our G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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This year, yes. Next year, who knows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:41 AM Flag
[ - ] what do you feed your 1 yr old? I am still mixing baby food (the pre-pack frozen type for 9mo+) in rice and chopped up vege. Sometimes I just have no idea what to make for him. Am I a bad mommy? somebody please share a typical 1-week recipie for 1-yr-old? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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you are not a bad mom. just find four things and rotate them: oatmeal, bananas, peas, rice. that's fine. seriously, at that age they are still getting most nutrition from milk or formula. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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op: my ds has swtiched to cow's milk. Most doctor would say restrict milk up to 24oz per day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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Some examples: breakfast, dd had a whole wheat waffle with jam and 2 pieces of cheese. Lunch, a hummous sandwich with string beans and graham cracker. Snacks, a banana or peach or apple or pear. Dinner, black bean and cheese quesadilla with guacamole and sour cream. That was yesterday, for ex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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op: Thanks. That's very helpful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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bkfst: pancakes or waffles, banana, blueberries. lunch: cheese, turkey, watermelon. dinner: pasta with meat sauce or grilled cheese or meatloaf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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at 1 years old, it really depends on how much your baby is eating more table food. what you are doing is a great transition. try mixing the frozen baby food with pasta and other grains like quinoa. I love Plum Organics Super Greens over pasta and a little cheese on top - makes great "baby pesto" and they get all the great greens! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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At that age, what we ate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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both of my dc's ate what we ate from 7 or 8 mos on except for nuts. experiment with diff foods and see what dc likes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:04 AM Flag
[ - ] I feel overwhelmingly, draggingly tired almost every waking moment for the past month or so. Does this ever happen to others and what do you do about it? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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pg? thyroid issues? depression? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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thyroid normal, just checked; have my period, definitely not pg. Not depressed. Just sooooo tired. I'm sleeping pretty normally. Nothing else has really change. Could it be low iron? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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do you have really heavy periods? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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no more so than normal, and they are pretty manageable. I've also been breaking out, if that seems relevant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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I have adult anemia - it has no bearing on my period and it does come with exhaustion that is almost emotional in its intensity. Start taking iron but be prepared because it can take 8 weeks to feel better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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are you pregnant? or, not sleeping enough because of dc or any other reason? this does happen to me, but i usually can think of a reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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pregnant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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most tired i ever was was when i was pregnant, first trimester [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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Me too, plus I started to have really bad joint pain. Finally went to doctor last week, he took blood for all sorts of awful things. But turns out I just have Fifth Disease (you know, the one kids always get) and like 5% of adults end up with up to two months of flu-like and joint symptoms. Lucky me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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sleep more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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Maybe you have mono? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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This happened to me for a while. I even had a physical -- nothing was "wrong" with me. Then it went away. I still don't know what it was about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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MAybe you have Lyme Disease? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Except the post about "LL vs. 3rd tier private", nobody is saying anything about pulling out of private. Is it because nobody's doing it or they don't want to out themselves? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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There's a whole world out there beyond UB.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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someone posted earlier they were still deciding whether to take NEST over private. Not too much movement it seems. thought there would be more agonozing about this on here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:00 AM Flag
[ - ] How much am I going to have to pay for a nanny? Newborn care- 5 days/week-prob 40-50 hours, start time around 7:30am... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.17.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Anywhere from $10-$15/hr in Manhattan. It really does vary that much. I'd say $600-$650 for a 50 hr wk is most typical [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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We will be looking for FT 50 hours a week and are expecting to have to pay $650 or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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I paid mine $675 for 50 hrs. She's avail now. I posted earlier today if you need one. Search mygreatnanny (all one word) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:37 PM Flag
[ - ] FYI: PS9 kids did get sib pref for A ! Those with 97% were treated same as A sibs... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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that is so unfair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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How do you know this? What happened to ps9 sibs that ranked PS9 first for fear of losing their G&T spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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how do you get a copy of the tests ahead of time so you can prepare your dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:38 PM Flag
[ - ] how does one get UTI's? i'm totally not kinky. this is the 1st one i've had not being pg?!?! could you get it from being in a pool? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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not sure why anyone would think that's kinky. it's just a normal issue- i think often realated to having sex and not washing up enough afterwards [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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np: I used to get them frequently, OB recommended getting up to pee right after sex to flush any bacteria out. Knock wood, haven't had one in years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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guess b/c i feel like a failure that i got one. :( i am so miserable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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You can also get them without having sex, although that certainly does increase the chances of the bacteria getting in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:30 AM Flag
[ - ] I just read on the Yahoo G&T board that Anderson's orientation/welcome picnic will be on Monday. There's no announcement on their webpage. Does anyone have details on time and what we're supposed to bring with us? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Listen. Somebody from Anderson will get in touch with you with details. I would not put too much weight on some message board posting. They are not going to forget you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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OP: I'm trying to coordinate child care arrangements and thought maybe others have the info. But thanks for responding! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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Don't you think you will get enough lead time to get the arrangements done? Also, it is okay to bring your all your children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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OP: I would love to debate the merits of my question with you, but really, I am just looking to see if anyone has any info. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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nobody does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Listen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:36 AM Flag
[ - ] how often to bathe 3mo? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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in the winter we did 1x per week for a real in the bath submersion with soaps, etc. until he was old enough to sit up on his own and enjoy the bath. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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yeah, 1x week is plenty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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I put him in just water every day because he spit up constantly, used soap 1-2x a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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I did every night b/c it was part of our bedtime routine. I'm a firm believer that establishing an early bedtime routine helps babies learn the difference b/w day and night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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me, too. and my kids are such pigs that i have to bathe them every night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Help - meeting some friends in midtown/penn station (and they will have luggage)and we have a few hours to kill...what can I do with their luggage?? anything? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Penn sta. has lockers you can rent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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np: Still? I thought they went away with the Terrorism Color Index. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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Go to a restaurant or museum with a coat check [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:18 AM Flag
[ - ] what's wrong with idina menzel's face? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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she looks like she's had a 'good' nosejob. Fake looking nose, yet STILL appears big. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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It's good enough for Taye Diggs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Our 19 mo ds was diagnosed with PDD, Apraxia, & Motor dyspraxia yesterday. Finally a name for what is going on. anyone have any advice or suggestions? I feel so overwhelmed with all the info. we are changing his diet, adding vitamins, etc. in addition to major intensive therapy. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Are you hooked into EI yet? What were you seeing that made you suspect a problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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We are starting EI hopefully by next week. They are asking for 15-20 hours of ABA therapy, speech therapy every day & 3 days a week of occupational therapy. He can't communicate at all- athough very social & happy. No pointing, no words, no idea who mama or dada is, no idea of body parts, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Can you tell me more about your son? My son is 15 months recieves speech, ot, pt but neurologist is reluctant to diagnose anything saying he is too young and may outgrow his delays. He also has feeding problems. When did you begin to notice areas of concern in your son? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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Our DS is mildly apraxic and has some motor issues similar to dyspraxia. I'm glad you have a name and a plan of attack for your DS - it makes such a difference. I'm sure you are starting PROMPT speech therapy, a lifesaver for my DS. But I did want you to know that most experts think that apraxia and dyspraxia cannot be reliably diagnosed until age 3. We did therapy assuming DS did, because we didn't want a delay in helping him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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np - isn't dyspraxia no speech? Wouldn't this be evident long before 3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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^^ sorry I meant apraxia = no speech [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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It's not necessarily no speech. But a type of disconnect between brain and mouth so forming sounds is very difficult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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ok, my 2 yo has apraxia and is seen by EI Speech Therapist. I have never heard of PROMPT - is it more effective than traditional therapies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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We were told it is the gold standard for apraxia. You can get more info by googling, and I think the apraxia website has a section about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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interesting. our developmental ped said he had to have PROMPT therapy, although our speech therapist (private- not through EI) is not trained in it. I may have to switch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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There are some PROMPT books you can buy so you can train yourself a bit in the approach. Even though DS is doing amazing now at 6yo, I tend to use the multi-sensory approach with him still for homework, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Our son was diagnosed w/apraxia and SID, and has poor motor planning, delayed gross and fine motor delays. Our developmental ped (Agin) suggested fish oil supplements and I saw an immediate difference in both speech and behavior. We used nordic naturals Complete Omega 3.6.9. From talking to other moms, people seem to see either an immediate improvement or no improvement though everyone pretty much agrees there's no downside in trying it. Of course, our ds also gets tons of therapy since he was 18 mos. Now at 4, he is doing great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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we saw Dr. Agin for the 1st time yesterday. very impressed. I tried to give my son the fish oil today & he wouldn't take it. any suggestions? also, did you take out all dairy, wheat, gluten, etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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no, we didn't change diet. He wouldn't take it directly so we put 1 tsp in his apple juice. Of course then he got addicted to apple juice but it was still worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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np: Any luck with the flavored liquid or chews? Was thinking of trying the strawberry ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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I never tried the chews b/c he had some poor oral motor skills that I was afraid he couldn't chew them. The nordic naturals is lemon flavored [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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thanks- very helpful. is your son now in a regular school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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yes, he's been in mainstream preschool since 2 1/2 with limited SEIT hours (6 hrs/week). I feel like he'll always require more attention and work but no one else can really tell. He's got very scattered skills--- excellent memory, very advanced w/letters and numbers/time, etc. so it's not all bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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that is awesome to hear. thank you for your help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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good luck to you. It's really amazing how much early therapy helps. I'm so happy for you that you got the diagnosis so early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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Hi OP, so glad to see you got good support here - I just wanted to let you know that the majority of the SN moms have moved on to... you know where...and if you post there we will give you tons of support and info. You've done such a great thing for your ds and the early therapy will make a huge difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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where is a good place to talk with others about children with apraxia. We have 3yr old with apraxia and low tone and also saw Agin and on fish oil supplements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.04.12, 06:14 PM Flag
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