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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] anyone ever do a bootcamp workout in nyc? Are they fun? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I would not call it fun. Hard work and when you finish you feel amazing and exhausted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] can't reply 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] 163G&T or 9GenEd? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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9 is a better school overall. much more resources and perks. strong principal and very good teachers in both programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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163. 9 Gen Ed is third tier in building and is not a good gen ed compared to other good gen eds in district (87, 199, MSC). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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disagree. we would pick ps9 gen ed. it is a very good gen ed. a hidden gem in my eyes. ps163 seemed dismal to us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:54 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone considering moving their dc from a regular school to a g&t at the second or third grade level? seems most ub posters are K, but what about the upper grades? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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know many who tried for citywide from G&T and gen ed. know one who got ps9 G&T for 2nd grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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It's extremely hard to do. Those seats are only open if DCs leave the school, some years there may be a few openings in a few schools, other years they may not be any openings at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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true, but do you think it is good or bad for the dc. most of these programs are accelerated and the gap grows the older the dc is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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unless your school really sucks I would not move a kid. Don't worry you get to go though it again for middle school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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Think that might change for next year, because of no 2nd round and no waitlists. There are going to be unfilled spots in all G&Ts, even if DOE over enrolled by a percentage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 09:29 PM Flag
[ - ] 163 G&T or 9 gen ed? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] We will never know the answer to this, but does anyone have any theories on whether the Anderson placement was truly a blind lottery, or whether they did something other than a true lottery? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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other than payoffs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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you are correct. money talks. bullshit walks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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the bitter conspiracy brigade is out in force tonight. was wondering how long it would take. I suppose it was a matter of getting a critical mass of disappointments out in UB land [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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it is never fully blind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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OP: Can you say more and specifically, how you know this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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oh please. she is yanking your chain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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not a, but i know of another school that accepted kids for k and pre k this yr not through the "regular" process (seeing as how lottery still happening and families know their kids are there and live out of zone) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Well, we didn't know anyone and we are not in D3 and we got in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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I had a strange hunch that only listing Anderson had a better chance of getting it than not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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We listed all schools (with Anderson first) as did df and both of our dcs got in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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My hunch is wrong, then. Congratulations to both of you, though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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OP: We ranked A first and only 1 of our district programs second, and got Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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I guess we can keep on speculating... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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maybe it was by scaled scores? anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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or: we had a "low" 99. It had to have been a lottery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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we had a high 99 and got in hmmm... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Right, and our low 99 got in. What is your point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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maybe it wasn't as low as you think from a scaled score perspective? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Early birthday with 8 wrong? Yes, I think it was on the low side of 99. And before I get any high 99s up in arms, he tested at 99.96% on the SB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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no way it was by scaled scores. December girl w/ 2 wrong on OLSAT here and 100% correct on BSRA did not get in. Ranked A first. Got into ps 9, our 2nd choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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We listed 4 schools, do not know anyone at Anderson, do not have the $$$$$ to buy our way in (not that we would antway), late summer b-day and we got Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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what other schools did you list? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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or: PS 9 G&T, Nest+m, PS 166G&T [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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it's blind - no payoffs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:35 PM Flag
[ - ] perimenopause at 40? Constant spotting beteween periods, kinda depressed. Could it be something else? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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check with your doc but more than likely it is peri. I'm 45 and in the throes of menopause - hot flashes, 3 month cycles, the whole deal. Fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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sounds peri to me unless you have fibroids... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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not op: no spotting but very light periods. Like, barely a day. Is that menopause? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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btw almost 40 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:25 PM Flag
[ - ] this site looks so weird now. havent been on in a few months. hard to read now 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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meh. You get used to it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone here get and accepting ps 9 G&T? Could you tell me what your child is like? Score, or personality, or something? Trying to get a vibe of the 25 peers my DS would be with for the next 6 years. Having 2nd thoughts about the situation. TIA. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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go to search option ps 9 or g&t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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are you deciding between that and private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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you go first. I am having doubts about you. hope you stay in preschool or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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OP: I'm so sorry if I offended anyone. I'm very confused as to what is so offensive about my post. I'm concerned about the situation of having my child in the same exact class with the same 25 kids for so many years. Why is that odd? in zoned public or most privates you get a bigger variety of personalities. Thinking that the class will be very girl heavy and probably low in minority students. Not a great situation (potentially) for my kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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it is a great school with many many very smart kids. the families are typically MC/UMC, but laid back and very nice. everyone contributes. the kids do amazing things. even in a class of 25, there is enough mix of personalities and interests that the average kid will not want to leave the group and mix with another class anyway...until many years later. relax and congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Please tell me that this is a joke post and you are pulling our legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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I think there is someone out there with a grudge against ps9 creating all these crazy posts tonight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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ITTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I think I know who she is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Who do you think I am? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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NPR. your dd is MSR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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you think I'm a radio station and my "daughter" is a french guy? Sorry. I said DS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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good ole anderson mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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Stop bashing Anderson moms who have nothing to do with your problems. We have problems of our own and don't have time or desire to pay attention to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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my child has 11 toes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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Good one. Well grounded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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my daughter is very into academics and i hope it stays that way forever - she loves to read and paint, plays soccer and basketball, i'd say she is well-behaved and friendly, loves to dress up, but tends to get along better with her male peers - overall i'd say she is a good kid, but i am her mother so what can i say really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:59 PM Flag
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We'd love to meet you. My daughter is very into art and music. We are struggling with deciding between 199 and this option though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:28 AM Flag
[ - ] NYC & Former NYC moms - what is it liek raising kids in manhattan? pros and cons? and for those who opted for suburbia, why did you make the move? what are the pros and cons? was it ahrd to adjust? DH and I are trying to decide. We figure we can atleast wait until ds is a few months or even a couple years old before we really go for it, but we have been talking about moving to North Jersey where we were raised. I just can't imagine life without my city, but being someone not raised here I don't know what would be better for my family. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.15.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I was an emotional mess moving out of our apartment and I was definitely down for a bit as we set up in our new house, but seeing my dh in the backyard playing soccer with dd, barbecuing and sitting out in our pool in the summer, being able to watch her play in the yard while i am inside doing housework, all these things make life so much better for us - we barely even go into the city when we thought we'd make it a weekly trip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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This will be my post in a year. Where'd you move? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Saddle River [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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saddle river is such a great town... beautiful homes.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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SAHM in tribeca. DS is 2yrs. i plan on TTC this summer. i think in 5 yrs we will move out for same reasons. so easy with little ones, but once DS is bigger would love to just open back door and let him run out and play! also people here are so rushed, busy and serious. glad i lived my 1st yr with DS elsewhere to begin more grounded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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we are in NYC, 3 kids and moving this summer. I love the city but the logistics with 3 kids is difficult. I am fully prepared to be a bit sad for a year but like poster said above, I like the idea of having outdoor space and I am so over schleping up and down subway stairs, waiting for buses and when I need to run 6 errands, have to run back home 3 times because I can't carry everything with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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In the Bronx, not NYC. Raised in England, in the countryside. We are about to move to CT, and I know I'll be sad, have been here almost 20 years. But am so over all the aggressive, ghetto, hyper-competitive nonsense that goes with living here. Want to return to a simpler life, with a garden for the kids, and normal people living around me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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ONe of the most important quality of life factors for us in chosing to remain in the city is time for my dcs to be with their father. His commute door-to-door is negligible; we have family dinner quite often (which becoem even more important as you child gets older and we can all discuss our day and challenges and successes, etc). He rarely misses a school event as it requires only a small portion of the day and can volunteer in the class room. This is invaluable. BTW, dcs are now 6 and 9. I also fetl that move to the burbs meant an end to my career: I thought that 2 peoplw working and commuting was impossible. I chose to stop working when dc was almost 1, but my location was not the reason I did so.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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^^^dc2 was almost 1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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Same worries here! We made an offer on a house in the burbs and now having second thoughts. DD is almost 2, so thinking we can maybe stay here another year. BUT we want another kid and I really miss having a lawn and space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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we left for fresh air and space. It is hard to adjust 6 mos out of manhattan. there are many pros though of being out of the congestion. it gets easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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we are so thrilled with our choice to move to northern new jersey - we loved the city, but after a few months of living here we realized that we were so incredibly negative and cynical - our lives are just more relaxed now without the hustle and bustle and dog eat dog city mentality that we used to find endearing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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let me tell you, i was born and raised in ny and so was dh - we were your stereotypical nyer - we dressed in black, worked all the time, went out for our cocktails at every trendy bar and made daily trips to gallery openings and museums - we decided to start having kids when we were 36, moved to the burbs while i was 4 months pregnant and havent looked back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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SOOOOOO didn't want to move. Die hard new yorker. But dh wanted to move and I have to say...whenever i am in the city and come home on the train, I am always happy to be home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:42 PM Flag
[ - ] My family is going to a Bar Mitzvah in Philly suburbs next weekend. Was going to give a check..what is an appropriate amount of money to give? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.15.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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depends... close family/friend? how many people in your party? etc... i'd go with $300 for 2 people for a close family/friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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OP: not a close friend. Old childhood friend but I haven't seen her in 2 years. They live in Philly...don't know son at all. Family of 4 going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Former NYC moms and current NYC moms - what is it like raising kids in the heart of Manhattan 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.15.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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can you be more specific? what actually do you want to know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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okay don't answer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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SAHM w/4 y/o DD, UWS. It's like raising DCs anywhere. There are good days and bad days, great things about living here and PITA things about living here. I love being able to take DD to a playground and letting her find DCs to play with - some she already knows and some she does not; having AMNH as a rainy-day activity is also wonderful. Pre-school admissions weren't so bad, at least not for us, but I'm not looking forward to K next year. I wish I had more storage space, but otherwise I love my apartment (and being forced to edit/limit possessions and purchases isn't all bad). It is what you make of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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SAHM (working freelance 2x/wk) with 2yr old DS. it is soooo easy and lots of fun. so easy to get around. love not having to use a car or carseat everyday. love delivery of groceries and essentially everything/anything. ditto on museum. potential for overstimulation, i try to balance that out with trips outside city even to mundane places like surburban mall or target. on waitlist to all preschools - that sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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I just posted above in another thread...(moving out with 3 kids). I was going to add, but didnt, that if we only had 1 dc we would have stayed in manhattan, no question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I love it too. A taxi ride to any neighborhood, park, store etc. Ditto on the overstimulation though. When I take db out in stroller she won't nap -- too much to see. But I think it's a good learning experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] planning school tours for dc's K next year. would you suggest looking at Calhoun, Ethical, Friends and Horrace Man. what are your thoughts/experiences on these schools. tia 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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one of these things is not like the others. three of these things are kind of the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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One of these things is not like the others, One of these things just doesn't belong, Can you tell which thing is not like the others By the time I finish my song? Did you guess which thing was not like the others? Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong? If you guessed this one is not like the others, Then you're absolutely...right! Another version: Three of these things belong together Three of these things are kind of the same Can you guess which one of these doesn't belong here? Now it's time to play our game (time to play our game). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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wow, are you retarted? i know which one does not belong, but it's worth trying to apply to different schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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YES! You figured it out. I. AM. RETARTED! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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mixed fruit or berry? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Indiana Jones 4 Whole Grain Strawberry Pop-ReTarts ... ' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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np: OMG. Would kill for a cherry pop-tart right now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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you're so sad. why don't you go and spend some time with your kids so they don't end up in a juvi hall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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MY kids are asleep in their beds. It's 10:00. Do YOU know where your children are? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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omg, thanks for reminding me. let me go check. oh no, they escaped [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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np. I'm sure this means I'm a bad person, but I'm lmao here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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you're not a bad person, but the retard is still retarded! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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who is retarded? the person who copies and pastes sesame street song lyrics? the person who can't spell retarded? the person who can't spell horace mann? the person who loves poptarts? or the person who corrects other people's spelling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I think it must be me, the person laughing at this whole post. It is me, it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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you're right. this sight is for losers only. i'm going back to ybm. see you!!!!!!!!!!!!1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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And me. Still lmao over here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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all of the above! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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you are retarded. thanks for the passive aggressive spell checker job! well done. you must be so proud of yourself. i guess you must have attended calhoun which is really for people like you. SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! with a lot of free time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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np: that was uncalled for. have you ever even toured the school? know any kids who attend there? just rude, you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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only trying to be fair to all other silly posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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I am repoptarted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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lol, again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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would suggest learning to spell Horace Mann [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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thank you. you're so helpful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Just went through K process this year. Toured Ethical and Friends, but didn't apply. Applied to Horace Mann. It wasn't for our dc (and dc didn't get in), but HM's application process only involves one visit (about 2 hours total). I thought that was very considerate for working parents, given that many of the schools required 3 or more separate appointments. You should tour and decide what you like for your dc -- the personalities of the schools really do come through on the tours/interviews. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:24 PM Flag
[ - ] OK, so how much to do you do for kids and household vs. DH? (I can't get that shared parenting article from NYTimes out of my mind). Us: 60/40 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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80/20 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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60(DH)/40(me) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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how do you feel about that? I do more than DH, though not a ton more, and still I find myself feeling resentful. Do you think DH minds doing more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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I have always earned much more than DH and until recently, he was a SAHD for several years. We're much closer to 50/50 now than before, but my hours & commute are longer than his, so he does slightly more than me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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90/10 but when I say I need help he is always there to do what needs to be done. I actually like doing what I do and I work full time. Btw I have a housekeeper once a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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75/25 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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60/30; 10 never gets done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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you might be me. lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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and me. one of these days we will clean out the closets, I swear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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40/60 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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90/10 - if taking out the garbage and occasionally giving the kids a bath counts as 10 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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