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[ - ] Well, well, it does seem that there are A sibling problems after all, based on the latest Inside Schools post about sorting out sibling red tape. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Link please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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also a D5 parent with a daughter already at Anderson (going on to 2nd grade). We're still trying to sort through some red tape to find out where our equally bright son will be going for K in Sept. We would love to set up a play date with another D5 family for our son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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Please don't read too deep into a post that was specifically meant for another D5 parent. As the originator of that post, I will say the "red tape" had nothing to do with Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Stop manufacturing controversies that don't exist. You are reading between the lines, if you interpret this to mean that there is some problem with Anderson siblings. that poster never indicated that her son even qualified for citywides! Just saying that he is as equally smart as his sister doesn't mean that he's going to A. Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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Exactly...I never meant to imply there was a problem with Anderson siblings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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I hope your red tape situation gets resolved quickly & painlessly! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Any 166 G&T Moms on? Did you register with 166 yet? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.17.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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Just emailed in the 166G&T acceptance - haven't yet contacted the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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I asked if they would be doing school toiurs or anything and they said 'no'. If you hear any different, will you post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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We posted at the same time, but they are touring the kids again on Thursday and talking to the moms at the same time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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They are having orientation on Thursday (there was one today too) and a school picnic on Saturday so you should contact them as soon as possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Thanks. DH and DS are on the way there now. What about you -- DD or DS going next year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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Yes we are going_ DS. You? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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DS. We are really pleased. We think the G&T is going to be great. And after a year of writing private school application letters and going on endless interviews and meeting a ridiculous number of admissions directors, only to get waitlisted, we are so glad it's over .. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I agree 100%! We were actually planning on applying to privates again in the fall (summer boy). But when we got the acceptance we decided that now we will likely sit tight until middle school. I wrote this below, but with 9 taking only one class I think 166 is going to be as good if not better based on peer group--particularly for boys (we ranked 166 over 9 because we were worried there would be too few boys at 9). Are you going to the picnic Saturday? If so, we look forward to meeting you there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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ITA. And maybe this is naive, but I think we have a real opportunity here to strenghten the program going forward, too. Seems like many of the parents will be really committed, and the peer group looks great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone heard from MSC this week? We were told there might be some movement b/c they didn't anticipate everyone who was offered a seat actually taking the seat and you had to register by 6/13. 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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I know there is movement from friends who have recently heard. and from postings on here. We got in off the lottery. are you hoping for a spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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Yes. We're hoping for a spot. I was thinking of calling but don't want to be a PITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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I would call. they are so nice. just say you are still hoping for a spot because of how much you loved the school's philosophy, etc. ask whether all of the spots have been filled yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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They forwarded me to a number that no one is answering... Ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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^Maybe this just isn't in the stars for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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what are your other options? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Zoned Gen Ed which is ok but generally held in low regard on UB (not that I care). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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^And now they gave me the outgoing message dated June 5th. I can't get a live person with whom I can speak. AGH. But thanks for the encouragement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Go in person. It will show your commitment and help if there are spots and if there is any leeway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Go to the school and look for Annie Kolpin, the parent coordinator. She's really nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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I can't until next week. I'm away on business. I have visions of them calling our home, getting no answer, and moving on to the next name... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I don't think they will call you. So many people like that school and talk to Annie, and beg and plead... Friend got in by calling alot. If you are really interested you should call or visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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I am trying to call!! I can't get anyone who can help me. I keep getting a well meaning secretary who keeps transferring me. I can't go b/c I am *not* in NYC this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Maybe email Annie? Or try calling and asking for other people if Annie is not available - Tatiana Hoover (school manager I think), or Susan Rappaport or even Claudine or Darlene (assistant principals). They really want committed parents there so being persistent will not hurt you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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Thank you and poster below. I got through and DD got in!!!! (Huge sigh of happiness and relief). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a WONDERFUL school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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I cannot even convey how happy I am!!! I assume you have a child (children?) there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Yup - older dc went there and younger is now finishing 5th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Annie's email - anniekolpin@aol.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Thanks for all your help! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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great - congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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Can you send DH? We did that years ago (he basically camped out until someone was available to talk to him) and it ended up working. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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See above - DD got in! Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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That's great to hear. I remember how thrilled we were when they called saying dd was in off waitlist - we saved the message our babysitter wrote down from the school for a year! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Odd thing - they said they called us and we never responded! Ack. Luckily I called today. So I'll have the "almost slipping through our hands" memory to carry with me. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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wow. congratulations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Pays to be persistent I guess ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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We will be there for K in the fall. do you live on the UWS? we have a dd too. she's 5.5 yo now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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Yes - we're UWS. DD will be on the younger side - 5 in the fall. And yes, we'll be there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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If you would be interested in getting the girls together for a playdate, please let me know and I'll give you my contact info. familiar faces in the fall never hurt! let me know. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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H - sorry - had to log off yesterday and on my way out right now. Would love to get together over the summer. You can e-mail me at uwsparents@yahoo.com. Signing off but will keep on "watch." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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Guess so. I told DH my nagging abilities would come in handy one day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:59 AM Flag
[ - ] what is the best way to find a nannny in the burbs 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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tell her dh to ask his girlfriend if she has any friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:21 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a discount code for tiny prints 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 07:10 AM Flag
[ - ] gift ideas for dc's preschool teachers? don't want to spend much, was only there 6 mths, and need to get 3 gifts. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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gift cards - starbucks, amex, dunkin donuts, cash [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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op. is $15 okay, or is that too little? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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I would do 20 -25 each [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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np: I think $15 is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I think $15 is fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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i would not give giftcards nor cash, unless the teachers are jewish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:24 AM Flag
[ - ] helpful hints for dc separation issues? nothing crazy, but crying every time when dropped off at school, where dc has been for 2+ years (so nothing new). quite sure just a phase, but helpful hints would be appreciated. thanks in advance. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.17.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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cheerful, calm, and firm. drop him off, say have a great time, and leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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what do the teachers say dc does when you leave? does dc stay upset? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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doesn't last long, thankfully [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:33 AM Flag
[ - ] I just told a guy that I don't even know all that well that I haven't had sex for 3 years. We were chatting and I just sort of blurted out before I realized I was telling him something really personal. Well, I just haven't met anyone I've liked enough and that's the truth. (I'm recently divorced.) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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nothin wrong with being honest..after a while in life you just get to old for bul$$$ and cut to the chast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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LOL - Are you interested in him? He now either thinks you are desperate or that his luck is in!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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I don't know. He is kind of cute, but we've been acquaintances if anything. I'm not desperate, I'm actually in really excellent shape--I've never looked better--just being honest. I've had offers I just don't want to jump into bed with someone I'm only half way attracted to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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OP. Come to think about it, he was grinning/smiling a lot after I told him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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Then he thinks his luck is in. Enjoy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:20 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone have the the jumpee swing that attached to doorframe? better than exersaucer or same thing? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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takes up less room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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they are very different. your child might prefer one over the other. and as the first or said, the door thing takes up much less space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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can she go in one earlier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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not that i know of. but i'm not at all sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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You don't actually need either if space is an issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:13 AM Flag
[ - ] slow morning here... 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:05 AM Flag
[ - ] taking 8mo on first plane trip in 2wks. very nervous. how do i protect the carseat and stroller? are their covers to put them in before checkin? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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yes. just go to buybuy baby or equiv. and your will find bags for strollers ad car seate...it's a good idea so that they dont get all gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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make sure to bring the baby benedril. Your nerves and fellow travelers will thank you for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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be very careful giving your kid benadryl especially if it's the 1st time. you dont' want to try out a new med 30K in the air. I flew when db was 4mo. He was great on 1st leg of trip slept the whole time. 2nd leg he screamed the whole time. i kept apologizing to people around us and everyone kept saying they understood and had "been there" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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ita - do not give Benedryl for the first time on the plane. Personally I disagree with giving meds for other than their intended use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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just try the benedryl a week before to see if there are any adverse reactions. It's really not that big of a deal, and I imagine that the baby would prefer it. It is really uncomfortable flying if you don't know how to ease your ears popping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Just make sure the baby is sucking on something during ascent & descent. Bottle, pacifier, boob. That'll take care of the pressure problem in the ears. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:27 AM Flag
[ - ] has anyone else noticed that food has become increasingly expensive over the course of the last year?? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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yes. although the price of milk has gone down. almost everything else has gone up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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yes up 15-40% I have five kids to feeed, three of them teens. It's hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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Its costing me 50 - 60 dollars what I would have got for 25 - 30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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Yes, I try to keep the gorceries at 200 a week and I am getting so much less [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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BTW- I had to show dh a news story before he believed me lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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we are just a little family of 3 and I feel that I can't leave the market with less that 50$ of stuff a couple times a week...I just can't beliecve how fast it went up! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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it's unreal... hello 1970s... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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yikes. how much do you spend on groceries each week? we used to spend about 80-100 but now with increased prices plus dcs are eating more, it's closer to 120-130. it makes a big difference for our budget. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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unfortunately I definitely have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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