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[ - ] No letter, and now I'm scared they never even received out app. They didn't call, but our number on ds' test scores was wrong. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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Everyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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~everyone's number was wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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I am in the same boat - scared to death here, what a way to end the weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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"end the weekend?" This is how I spent the whole darn weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Well - same here, but was hoping the weekend would have a good ending! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:02 PM Flag
[ - ] anything decent on tv? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] where did you buy your maternity clothes...what i am seeing is all ugly 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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This go round it has all seemed ugly to me too. I got some nice basic tees and polos at maternity and some cute things for work at bellydance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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target [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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np: I found nothing there. Maybe it was just my target. I found a couple of t0shirts but nothing else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:01 PM Flag
[ - ] At what point are people going to call DOE if they don't get a letter - tomorrow or Tuesday? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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tomorrow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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First thing in the am. I may even start leaving messages tonight. I am sure I won't be the first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] How old are kids generally when they might enjoy a simple crafts project? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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finger paint, shaving cream art, potato stamps maybe 2.5? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone else feel like they completely lucked out with their kid? I feel liek my 2 yo is such a great kid. I couldn't have gotten better if I'd designed him myself. Pg with #2 and nervous that we've used up our good genes 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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for better or worse it all averages out in the end [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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I think ds is a great child. Let's see how I feel once he is a pre-teen though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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i felt the same way. while i ahve to say #2 hasn't been as easy, i feel like we are over the hump now and he is so delicious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Apparently the schools already have a list of kids who have been accepted to their programs. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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where did you get that from? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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OP: Friend said administrator from district program called today to say dc had been accepted. I don't know if this is true for all the programs though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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so those of us who haven't heard should all call A and N first thing in the AM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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If you want to drive them completely nuts. Can't you just wait a few more days? They'll tell you before too much longer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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np: you're supposed to accept by Friday! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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nnp-if you don't know what you want by this point, you have issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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some of us are about to leave town for vacation. We need to accept and go over to register child at school (perhaps with child in tow) If you work full time that isn't easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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Excellent choice of a week to plan your vacation. Just call and let them know and I'm sure they'll make an exception b/c it's ALL ABOUT YOU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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np: how was she to know the letters would be so late? They were supposed to be out by June 6th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Excuse me, but my letter told me I would hear by June 6. I work full time and have one week of vacation with kids between school and camp. Who knew I would be running around this late in the game trying to get a school placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Actually, calling them to ask for an exception b/c of a planned trip is exactly what she should do. And they will accommodate her. The delay is the DOE's responsibility, not hers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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I am not even sure what the "exception" is--more than half parents have heard all ready. An exception would have been if they told me last Thursday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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You really think more than half the people have heard? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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yes. judging from here and Inside Schools plus people I know in real life. I am the exception among my friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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I am as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Did any one with 99 list Nest second and not get in? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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Good question [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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We've listed Nest first and I'm worried we didn't get it. listed 110 second. Not that many kids going to 110. I'm worried that they're going to put us there... haven't gotten the letter yet. Not unhappy with 110 but really wanted Nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Me. Listed A, then N, then District. Got District. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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99? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Hijack: Did any 99 list Nest first and not get in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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will tell you once I get the letter... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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sh&t, i feel so lucky now. 99, listed it 2nd, and we're in. GL to all still waiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] what is your height and weight and are you happy with it? what size do you wear? i've finally just started coming to terms with my post-baby body and i waas just wondering about other ladies out there 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.15.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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5'3" - 154lbs - size 8, i'm ok with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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5'10" - 125 - size 2, happy with it after years of feeling gangly and gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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5'4, 116 lbs. I'm relatively happy with it. I'm the same weight as pre-babies, but my body doesn't look as good (in clothes or out). I need to put more effort into working out, a lot is that I don't have as much muscle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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5'2" 160lbs size 12, definitely wanting to lost a good 10-20 pounds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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5'4", 154, size 8, eh i have good days and bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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5'6", 153, size 12 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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5'3", 115 and i feel like i want to lose 5-8 lbs. i'm much happier at 108. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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I am currently 5'4" and 140, not happy am 4 months pp and still have 10 lbs to lose. At 130 I feel amazing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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5'5" 107 pounds....no complaints here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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5'5" - 152 - size 10 i am fine with it, got some nice curves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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5'7" 148 size 8-10 7 mm pp and feel like the way I look is fine swap for my wonderful dd, and will get back to better shape after I wean her and get back to the gym [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] I love my dh. he is great. He'll do anything helpwise around the house if I ask but he never, ever does anything of his own volition. just leaves clutter and messes and is perfectly happy for someone else (that would be me) to take care of it. This drives me crazy. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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I get why it drives you crazy, but if he willing to follow requests without attitude, maybe you could make that work for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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Yeah, I know. Just venting a little here :-) Plus I hate that to get him to do his share I have to feel like a nag. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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No, I totally understand. Maybe this is too much treating him like a child, but perhaps he could have certain regular "duties." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:40 PM Flag
[ - ] I am nursing 2 week old baby and am wondering if I'll ever be able to go anywhere while I'm BFing. I have to be topless and have total privacy or I get really anxious. Is this normal? Will it get easier? I don't know why I'm so uptight about this, but I really am. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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It gets easier. When I first started I did it topless and spread out all over the place. By the time ds was 6 or so weeks old I was doing it in the park, in restaurants, on planes, and no one could eevn tell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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the first time is the scariest, then it gets easier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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it gets much easier...by a nursing tank and practice nursing wearing that around the house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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once you and db both get the hang of it, you will have no problem bf'ing in public under your shirt or with a wrap/cover. Don't worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] How many got letters with no acceptance? Still waiting for our letter and afraid this is why. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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What was your score and how many schools did you list? That only happened to people who listed too few schools with below 98 score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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99, only listed NEST (we already have a private accepatance) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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It's possible that you did not get a placement, although I know people who got their letters on Saturday with no placement. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason to how these were delivered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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thanks. I know it's a possibility, just want the waiting to be over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone get PS 124 for G&T? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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