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[ - ] help, need toys for my 4 month old... She's suddenly become incredibly demanding of my 100% total attention to play with her and I'm kinda losing my mind. I have a Gimini mat... What else can I get? She finds the swing a bit boring at this point... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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wear her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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It's a tricky age. 4 - 8 months so much happens but they really come into their own when they hit 9 months. Best thing to do is take them out and about with you as much as possible - just watching the world go by keeps them entertained and frees you up. Also, Teletubbies is a great fall-back for that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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give her an empty (clean) milk jug - she'll be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you actually potty train? Just announce one day that you'll be using the potty and stick them on it? What? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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put the potty next the toilet in our bathroom and had DS go in with DH. He picked it up pretty quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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as many methods as there are moms :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] The owner of our downtown apt. is selling it so we probably will have to move. We don't want to rent anymore and are looking everywhere in Manhattan and Brooklyn for an apt. My dd will be 3 in November and I let our registration in a downtown preschool lapse because we have no idea what hood we'll be in. I guess I can kiss preschool goodbye. I feel really terrible about this, I think dd is ready to start school. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.16.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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not the end of the world [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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We were in a similar situation. Ended up keeping ds at his downtown preschool and commuting by train (his school and my work are very close). Have you considered other non-preschool programs: art, music, dance, swimming? At 3 years, socializing is so important. Maybe you can find a gym with childcare so your dd can socialize. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] ds is 5 and has never really seen commercial TV. Movies like Cars, bugs life, but nothing violent. I read/hear about Kindergarten kids going to see Indiana jones and the like. Am I the only one who thinks this is weird? 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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My ds hasn't seen stuff like that either but I don't think it's weird. I remember my dad taking me to all kinds of movies when I was a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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^^my ds has never shown an interest in that stuff on tv or dvds so I dont bother going outside for it either. He likes the news and old musicals. Weird, I know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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the news can be pretty violent! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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I know. I always watch it with him and change the channel if things are going in a bad direction (he's well under 5 so he doens't object to that). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Unveiled brag (sort of). My six year old asks for The news hour, lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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I know, it cracks me up. I don't advertise it irl b/c it sounds like such a pretentious brag, but the kids likes what he likes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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Hi, we didn't do any commerical tv either. And I will say, it has its pros and cons. DS was a little left out in the superhero department. When the other children on the playground were Spiderman, Superman, etc - my dc was Hercules. It didn't always go over well. So, once he hit K, we did have to give him some common currency. Don't worry. I won't kill dc to watch a cartoon or two so he will fit in a little better. On the movie front, dc has seen both Narnia, all Star Wars. Just likes those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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op: My ds thought Ratatouille was scary. Seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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Then you will have to wait a long time on the movies. But just make sure he isn't so out of touch he has problems socially with the other boys in k if you can. Do, mary poppins, chitty chitty bang bang, bed knobs and broomsticks - all those old fun ones, you could try the old willy wonka too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Thanks. Those are good ideas. Funny thing is that he is not really into movies/tv. Only when he is sick and then he wants me to watch with him. Otherwise he would rather do something else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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ITA, my son isn't allowed Power Rangers but he does get to play with Spiderman, etc. because he has to be able to join in with the other kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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all kids are different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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np: My K kid isn't seeing Star Wars for a while. He watches Noggin and other kid centered channels and has seen plenty of age appropriate movies but not violent movies like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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you sound just a little snotty and judgemental there mama. You could have said what you did for your child without putting down what other families are doing, don't you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Pop... I think PG/PG13 movies are inappropriate for kids in Kindergarten. Especially when those movies are rated like that for violence. I mean the Star Wars movies are nothing but bombings, shootings and sword fights. Five year olds are not equipped to process that kind of stuff. (I don't think my post was snotty but I'll own the judgmental part.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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np: just curious - what do you think is the point of movie ratings? i seriously do not get why any parent would take their 4 or 5 y.o. to a PG13 movie. what is the rush? it's not like the child can't watch it on dvd 5 yrs later when it's more age appropriate. i don't think the poster sounds snotty at all. if you're going to let a 5 y.o. watch a pg13 movie, are you going to let your 8 y.o. watch a rated R movie? and if not, what's the difference? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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I watched Star Wars as a kid. And all kinds of other stuff with violence (my dad once took me and my brother to see Rambo - my brother was 4). I was a well-adjusted smart kid who grew into a pacifist who opposes the death penalty even for terrorists. So despite my lack of smug, self-righteous parents I did ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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right on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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So all the research be damned. You turned out ok so that should be the norm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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What research says a five year old who watches Star Wars is going to be harmed. Don't dance around it. I'm talking specifics here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Specifically Star Wars? Are you that simple-minded? Of course there is no research that says that if you watch Star Wars and Star Wars alone then you will be harmed. But there is plenty of research that shows that exposure to violent images at that age is linked to aggression and other maladaptive social problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_rrmov_hhg.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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The research no doubt is confounded by many other factors. They aren't controlling for the many, many other parameters at play. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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^^And saying it should be the norm and saying that you deserve to judge other for it aren't the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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you go girl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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You have to realize that there is a range for this, yours falls at one end, the kids who have seen Indie at 5 fall at the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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np: i agree about the range of things and the fact that you have to do what you're comfortable with. but as someone who closely moniters what my kids watch, it really annoys me to hear parents say one day that their kids are mature enough for harry potter movies or other PG13 movies and then question a few days later why dc is afraid to go to their rooms on their own or are suddenly afraid of the dark or waking with nightmares. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Well they are idiots then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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i was just discussing this with dh b/c we were wondering if dcs (3.5 and 5yo) are ready for stuff like mary poppins. i think we are a little behind :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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np: I vividly remember going to the theater to see Empire Strikes Back when I was 5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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did you like it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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I remember being bored for a lot of it but I also remember being riveted when Han got frozen and I dug Leia's hair and thought Lando was a bad guy, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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cute [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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It was actually a really nice thing for my dad and I to do together. I was just learning to read and he called me into the kitchen. He had the paper open to the movie page and pointed to the ad and said if I could read the title of the movie he'd take me to it. It was just the 2 of us. A loooong time ago but I remember it so clearly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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that's so nice. did you ever tell him you have a memory of it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:19 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know how much a labor doula charges, more or less? 5 years ago we paid $1000, which felt like a lot. the doula was super-experienced though and we really liked her. just interviewed another doula (much less experienced than the one we used last time) and she wanted $1500. if you had a doula, how much did you pay her? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I can't answer the mone question - but I know my friend was training to be a doula and had to attend three births to get certified. She attended them for free. Maybe you can get a student on number three? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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we'd like someone really experienced, but thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Still upset about earlier poster whose 3 y.o. is in daycare 8+ hours/day and her provider is saying he is having trouble there. So defensive, so unwilling to consider other alternatives. I loathe parents who cant separate their own issues. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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OH shut up. I saw that post. Leave the poor mom alone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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wtf are you talking about? She needs help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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actually, you seem to be the one with issues here. You are far too invested in someone elses business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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pot, meet kettle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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I read that post. Lots of women here are eager to dx a SN. Some truly obscure ones too. I think he just wasn't ready for pre school or whatever she called it. Sometimes it isn't ok to work when you have little kids and everyone has to set their expectations down a notch to make it possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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exactly. She works. He is three. OP, how would you run her life? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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ahhh I don't think you agree with the reply at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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huh? I totally agree that expectations should be moved down a notch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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OP: mom needs to stay at home for a year with kid until she can see his behavior first hand and allow him time to mature and settle down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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oh you think he requires a special needs diagnosis and lots of therapy? And you seem quite invested in this scenerio yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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ahhh, now your true colors are showing OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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what colors are those, I have 2 v. active boys and I work p.t. what agenda of mine are you exposing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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oh jeez. maybe she needs to work so they can have food and a place to live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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right, because that is so outrageous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Yes. She must be the only Mom in America that needs to work to provide for her child. WTF - would these women prefer she go on welfare so she can stay home with her dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
[ - ] What day of you cycle did you start Clomid? How many days and what strength? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Hijack: is Clomid only for fertility problems, or wd an ob/gyn give it to you if you were hoping to increase yr chances of twins? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have success or hear of success potty training a 2 yo boy? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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I wouldn't even try [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I'm considering trying with my 19 mo ds. He tells us when he has to poop and last night after his bath, he didn't have a diaper on and he kept saying, "Doo doo, Mom!" until I put a diaper on him and then he went, so it seems he knows when he has to go and can hold it unitl he's in the right situation. I used to babysit for an 18 mo boy that was potty-trained, so it must be possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I know a few who were done when close to 3, but none who were just 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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my ds was 2.6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving to the burbs. Will have a 2 yo and a newborn. Do I need a double stroller or do you not need them as much in the burbs? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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depends on how much you walk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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depends on if you will be walking to park, town, mall etc. my sister never used her double in burbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:27 PM Flag
[ - ] why is it that when i eat terribly, fattening things, fried, etc i lose weight. when i eat healthy, grilled chicken on salad, etc i gain?? i swear!! it also seems like the less i eat the more i gain 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.16.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Fat is filling so maybe you end up consuming fewer calories? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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I have found that my weight gain is about 2 or 3 days behind my diet so it sometimes seems like it's backwards. If I eat crap for a few days and then eat well and exercise I gain but it's really from the days of eating crap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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the bad food probably makes you poop more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm 32 weeks pg and I am starting to get braxton hicks. I don't know what to do. Isn't it to early for them? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.16.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Not at all - I've been having small braxton hicks since 24 weeks. Doctor said it is totally normal. Supposedly they actually start as early as 6 or 8 weeks but you don't start feeling them until much later. It is just your body practicing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Wow.. the first time with my daughter I didn't feel them at all. This time I feel them all of the tme. I was starting to feel like there might be something wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:12 PM Flag
[ - ] If you have not gotten a G&T letter, call DOE--they are very nice and give you answers over the phone. 212 374-2448. GL! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.16.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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ugh. just tried and got voice mail! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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I also suggest emailing the people in the G&T office. They were all very helpful for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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could you post the address? tia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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come on! The e-mail addresses are all on the DOE's website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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i was hoping someone could recommend a specific person to e-mail rather than having to choose blindly. but thanks for you help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:36 PM Flag
[ - ] NEST registration info wanted! I e-mailed the admission office, but the mail came back. I left message to admission office, haven't heard from them. I was trying to leave message for parent coordinator, and her voice mail box was full and couldn't leave a message. Their website haven't been updated yet. HELP!! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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I don't think there's anything to report yet. I hope they have a welcome meeting before school lets out, as they're doing for 6th and 9th, but I don't think there's anything to get so concerned about yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Welcome to the warm and fuzzy world of Nest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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they MUST be really busy (receiving so many calls), so I understand. I thought I could seek the info on UB while I wait! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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This is a stupid post. "Admissions Office" at NEST is one administrative person who has a regular job. (OP if you put the word NEST in your post, expect at least one bitter person with nothing productive to reply.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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Thank you for your advice. I'll avoid to put "NEST" word ;-) in the future. I want to get the info ASAP, but I do understand Admissions office/person must be swamped now. I'm hoping them to update the website with info as they did for last minutes tour of the school. I am very happy to send my dc to NEST despite of some nasty comments made on UB! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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We went nuts getting everything in ASAP last year. In retrospect, just meet the deadlines! (Beat them by a few days in case there is a problem.) There is no extra credit for being first. See you in the school yard in Sept. I'll be the parent with the really good looking 1st grader. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Thank you. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your beautiful dc! I'm crazed because of all the wait and anxiety. I feel like if I don't seal the deal now, my spot can be taken away. ha! ha! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] How old was your ds when he was potty trained? And when did you start? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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right after he turned 3, took about a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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How did you decide when to do it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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3 seemed to be when most people said they had success, including ped. We talked about it for a month or so before his birthday - "You're turning 3 soon, we'll buy you some cool underpants and say goodbye to diapers" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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we started in august before he started a 3's program. (they didn't allow diapers.) it was about three months before his third birthday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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3. Took about two weeks, never had an accident and he learned for both day and night at the same time. Easy as pie. I got lucky (and waited until he was ready) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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What did you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Let him watch a video (Bear in the big blue house). Had a potty ring and a potty chair. Gave him a book (that was what he was into) everytime he pooped in potty. No prize for pee. Let him get up first thing in the morning and pee with daddy (he LOVED that). And just make it very matter of fact. No big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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oh and stayed close to home with very little clothes on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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and left bathroom door open when dh and I went all the time. And we would make a comment like, I have to go potty and then go - never minded if he came in and saw us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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DS was trained for pooping at 2.5 years, he initiated himself and pretty much never pooped in his diaper since. The peeing took a little longer, I think because his diapers/pull ups were so absorbent it really didn't bother him to be wet; it wasn't until we decided to bite the bullet and have him wear underwear fulltime -- and deal with the inevitable accidents -- at about 2 years 9 months that he finally learned to control his peeing. Still, all in all, pretty early for a boy and relatively painless, we feel VERY lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
[ - ] I am a 32 year widowed single mom. Right now, I am not looking for a relationship. But honestly I just need sex. Where is a good place to find good looking men who are interested in a sexual relationship with a single mom? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.16.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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i found it with a friend who I have known for a long time. he was single and its fun, but there is always the fact that I think he wants more out of the relationship and I dont (not now anyway). divorced, not widowed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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How did you bring it up with him? How did it develop? How often do you have sex with him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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he actually hit on me for a few months before i finally gave in. at first it was a couple times a week, then it died down and then it was every few weeks...only thing that irked was that he was probably sleeping with other people and i worried about std's (even though we used protection) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Why do neither of you want a relationship? Has that ever been an issue? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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How is the sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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honestly, its amazing (a bit over the top sometimes) that is why we still hang out sometimes. I dont want relationship with him because, even though he is a great person, I dont think we are very compatible. I can make it work, but after being divorced once already I just cant settle. he does want to try really dating, but I just dodge the issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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How is it over teh top? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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He is a lot more sexual than me (or so I thought until I started hanging out with him) and is into some things I am not into. no such thing as a quickie with him its like a marathon all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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OP: Sounds like a guy I'd like. You should be happy with him. What are some of the things he's into? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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that is what my sister says too. he is very verbal in bed and expects me to be too (which i really dont like) among other things [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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He sounds great, at least to me. The fact that he can go for a long time. What are teh other things he wants in bed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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pretty much anything butt related [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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where isn't a good place for that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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Damn! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have an adorable brother who seems to really like sex and isn't very fond of commitment. Do you want me to call him for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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Where does he live? How old? What is he like? How cute? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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NP: How do you know your brother likes sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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I'm assuming because he is always meeting up with us for breakfast with some new woman that I know I will never see with him again. He really is too good looking for his own good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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OP: Where does he live? How old is he? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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He's 31 and currently living in Boston, but does a ton of business in NY. He also has a home outside LA. He's pretty immature, imho, but I'm his big sister. He has a very big heart and needs to find the right girl, blah, blah, blah. However, he gets death and grief in a real way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I live in New York. The distance doesn't bother me since I am looking for sex and not a relationship. Well of course I'd like to have dinner, etc. with teh guy too, but nothing dating wise. He sounds like a great guy. How does he get death and grief? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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NP: How would you tell your brother you found him a sex partner on UB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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buy a vibrator -- it won't disappoint you or give you an STD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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I would use protection and all of that. And the vibrator isn't doing it for me rihgt now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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college campus, seriously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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How do I pick a guy up there? I know it sounds weird, but I could do it while I was in college. But now I am 32, so any advice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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cougar's are in. it's almost a sure thing that they'll only be in it for the sex, but they'll treat you with more respect (and awe) than one of their peers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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So do I just start hanging out on campuses, looking for cute guys for sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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I wouldn't do the bar scene. too skeevy, unless it's a sports bar, but don't do that unless you're really into sports. what about a bookstore near campus or a starbucks or cafe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I like those ideas, the bookstores and Starbucks. That works well. I can do that easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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good luck! I like your style [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone else read the article about the "middle class" in businessweek. i am seriously offended. i consider myself middle class and am seriously annoyed at hearing people making 200k or 300k complaining about how they are so squeezed. (and no offense intended to the poster below who can't afford a country home). 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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I hear you but it depends on where you live. It also seems that the more you have, the more you need. We should all try to be happy with what we have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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i think this is true. and i don't really have a problem with the idea of people spending as much as their income. why knock yourself earning it if you don't want to the benefits it brings. but at least acknowledge that you are living it up and don't complain about feeling stretched. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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but people can feel stretched and still be "wealthy" by my standards. It's all about expectations. If you have a large income and buy a big house, you will have more expenses related to that house than I do with my tiny modest little place. I don't have to keep up with any Joneses because my nabe is kind of crappy. Therefore, no pool, no lawn boy (darn it) no decorator etc etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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i guess what bothered me was this whole "i'm a struggling middle class person" idea they have. i don't think earning that money qualifies as a middle class income and i don't care that you live in an expensive city. I understand that they can be stretched and so yeah, they'll feel it. But when you're living this really nice lifestyle, don't do the "poor middle class me i can't pay any more taxes" thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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well don't get me started on the whole tax thing. I think we all pay far too much of what we earn to teh gov't which wastes a ton of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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i think i'm one of the few people who is happy with the amount we pay in taxes. for us, it's a reasonable amount and seems fair to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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DW and I have a constant battle over misuse of the word "need." You don't "need" more because you have more. You want more. You feel entitled to more. You crave more. But needs are pretty basic and pretty constant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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good point. I will ammend to the more you have the more you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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wow. YOU are a lot easier. (I knew I liked you from your first post...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I didn't read the article but that annoys me too. Maybe if they hadn't bought that house for 900K they wouldn't feel so squeezed... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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ITA, the poster below was lamenting her "middle class" status on 200k./yr. Crazy! Having lived in NYC I know that while there are lots of expensive temptations the essentials are about the same as any other major metropolitan area. $200k. is plenty. You dont even qualify for a Roth IRA or the 2008 Tax Rebate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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