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[ - ] pg with #2...just curious...did you gain more weight with the 1st or the 2nd? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Expecting 06.14.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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About the same with both but looked bigger second time around due to not doing stomach exercise post dc #1! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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less with #2 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:33 AM Flag
[ - ] I am going to cry if any of this is true, 98 is SOL 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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Please don't believe it. This person is cruel. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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you are so obviously the OP of the other post. Stop. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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Op of this post--no I am not i am a real mom of a 98 about to have a heart attack [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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If you are that gullable, life must be really hard for you. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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I am ready to believe anything of the DOE right now [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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ditto! though I know I'm pathetic. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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don't check your common sense at sign on. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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I don't even know what this means. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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ignore [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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I really don't- it's like reading Greek! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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SOL+ "Sh*t out (of) luck" [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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and the 98? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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It means that if the 99s are getting third choice than a 98 is out of luck... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Need a fan for dd's room. Floor fan or tower fan? No ac in her room and want to be able to pull cold air in from other room. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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exhaust fan in window. don't think floor or tower matters that much [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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Depending on age of child beware of tower fan being pulled over by them. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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tower [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.18.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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my honeywell tower fan cools the air a bit. i also have friends that use one in a windowless room. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.18.08, 08:18 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm pregnant with #3 and have been having a large cup of coffee in the morning. This is fine, right? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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It might be, but why take the risk? Caffeine crosses over pretty quickly and is a powerful stimulant. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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because i have 2 kids under 4 I have to run after, and can't wake up without it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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then go for it [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:50 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm 6 weeks preg w#3. How crazy is that?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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Not very- people have kids! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:42 AM Flag
[ - ] G&T: I just got our letter, hand delivered from the DOE. Got our 3rd choice, district G&T. 99dd. A little surprised, but happy that it's finally settled. Good luck everyone. 70 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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Fake. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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It's not. Seriously. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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[ Removed by moderator ] [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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A guy came and hand delivered it at 8:58am today. PS11. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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[ Removed by moderator ] [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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? or DOE employee? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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Congrats. I love 11, it was my first choice. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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thank you. we are happy too -- though surprised. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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Now I KNOW it is FAKE. With a 99, you are satisfied with third choice?!?! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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np. I hope all you nasties plan to apologize to this OP. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Please elaborate on the "hand delivered." Fed Ex???? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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nope, a regular guy. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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Regular guy? What do you mean??? Was he a DOE employee? Did he explain what he was doing at your house? Please explain!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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^^^Sorry to be demanding an explanation. I am just freaking out here waiting for the response from DOE, so if you could just elaborate... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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This is completely fake. They can not deliver 3,000 letters. Think people! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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He was a regular guy: african american, in his 20s, white tshirt. very nice. handed me the letter. I didn't have to sign for it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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If you had left out the hand delivered part, i might believe you. You know Karma is a bitch, right? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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This is not a fake post. My DD scored 99 and we got our third choice too. Our 1st was Anderson and our second was PS9...ended up getting PS166 our third choice. Also surprised with 99 getting 3rd choice. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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WHAT DOES THIS REFER TO? sorry about caps there...what does this refer to, I have no idea what you're talking about? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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They're talking about "gifted and talented" placements, which are currently based on the test scores of 4 yr olds, and 99 is the highest, but that and $2 will get you on the subway. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Could you give us the "hand delivered" detail??? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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just a regular guy, rang my bell just before 9am. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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lol, what bell? Why would you say this? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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np. To the poster above me - I can't reply in the right place - why is it funny that someone rang her bell? I don't know if I believe the OP, but I don't see why that detail is hard to believe. When I get deliveries, people have to ring the bell. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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I'm kind of shocked -- 99 and 3rd choice?? Would you mind sharing your 1st & 2nd choice? This could give us some insight (figuring out how my dc's placement could be) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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This can't be real...DOE is going to hand-deliver 3,000 letters?!?! PLEASE! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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no kidding. why do people do such things? how incredibly lame their life must be [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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The delivered 12 letters to our little 50+ unit building. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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a + nest [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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So 99 didn't get in to NEST??? I knew I wouldn't get A, but thought NEST would be a REAL possibility... I'm depressed...... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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forgot to thank you for sharing your info. And Congratulations for you and your dd! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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thank you. no one believes me, but it's true. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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I do believe you. I think you are trying to be helpful. Thank you again for sharing your info!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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You know very well it is not. NO ONE tapes a letter to your door. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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wanna buy a bridge? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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I guess you are special b/c not one other person has posted they got a Hand delivered letter. 1 out of 3,000- pretty special but not special enough to get 1st choice [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Or posted that they received anything at all. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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I apologize 1,000,000 times I just checked my door it was taped to my door. got my 1st choice in my district wasn't going for citywide [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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ha ha ha ha ha ha ha [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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Hi OP! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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OP: They don't believe us, but they will. I just heard from a friend, her 98 dd got district as well. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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I heard the same re: ps 11 placement. The letter was hand delivered. The family that received the letter lives close to ps 11. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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Hi OP! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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Not OP. Also a waiting parent in D2. Friends that have a child with a 98 got their letter hand delivered. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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Egg. On. Face!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Is there any particular reason that you think that your letter was hand delivered? How could DOE manage hand delivering all the letters? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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Right, and to every corner of the city! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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go check they were delivered, no one rang my bell but it was there [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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All of the families in our preK and I live in a doorman building - we would have been called [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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so, this is fake right? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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Of course! Don't you think there would be dozens of posters if it was true?!? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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duh [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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I feel so used!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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If true, what district? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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Okay, so give us a quote from the letter please [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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don't feed the troll [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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Yes, OP. I want to get exact wording of opening line. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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"This is a dream. Wake up. Love, the DOE." [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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Dear Parnet/Gauardian of XXXXX [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Congratulations! The office of Student Enrollment is pleased to inform you that your child has received an offer to the Gifted and Talented Program at: Tis is a final offer. Dealine is June 20th etc.... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Congratulations! The Office of Student Enrollemnt is pleased to inform you that your child has received an offer tot he Gifted and Talented Program at: XXXX This offer is final. In order for you to accept or decline this offer, please respond in one of the following ways no later than Friday, June 20th" [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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thanks for this post. this deadline is for what? registration with the school or send your acceptance letter to DOE? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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I believe you now. We just got ours! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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I just got my doe letter and my dh who got a 99 on the olsat got her third choice - first choice Anderson and second choice Nest. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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what is your 3rd choice? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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that's crazy. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Please. what are the following ways??? thanks a lot [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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mail or email for the response. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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Got our 1st choice too. Letter was hand delivered. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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We also got a hand-delivered letter this morning. District 3. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone know of a farmers market w/ organic produce in westchester? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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I can't remember the name of the site, but there is one that lists national farmers markets [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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There is (sometimes) a farmer's market on weekends by the Hartsdale train station. Not sure about the schedule or the produce, though! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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there's one in larchmont and greenwich. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:20 AM Flag
[ - ] My boss wants to take me out to lunch to celebrate 4 yrs with the org. Problem is, I'd rather work & not waste time hearing fluff. The org is kind of going under & I don't need a 'motivational' speech. Can I get out of it or do I have to go? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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Just go. If the company is having trouble you don't want to risk offending the boss! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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She's more afraid of losing me. She's my age and acts more like a colleague than a leader. I just don't want to sit through an hour of talk when I could be getting something done. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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I still can't see an easy way out of this. Sounds like you won't be having a fun time though. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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Yeah, I guess I have to suck it up. When I do leave, I want to go gracefully, so perhaps this is part of being graceful. I just hate bs. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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Just try to make sure you at least get something great to eat. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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I picked a spanish tapas place, so maybe I can focus on the sangrias [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Need Advice-I have a baby shower today with the in-laws. The problem is the baby is premature. She arrvied May 31st-5 weeks early and is under 4lbs. Everyone is expecting us to bring her to the baby shower today which we decided we would. I'm just afraid she's too fragile to be passed around to all the relatives not to metion the germs. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but If I let one person hold her everyone is going to want to hold her. I want to protect my baby because I think she's to fragile. What would you do? Am I being over protective? Let me know your thoughts. Thank you 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
New York City 06.14.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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easiest thing to do is call and ask your ped. Then do what ped says. If people ask, you say - our ped specifically said, ... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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ITA good idea [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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actually, she can just lie and say that ped didn't want db to be passed around or out in public too much since so medically fragile. well, it isn't really a lie, since the ped most likely thinks this [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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also, I wouldn't even bring your db. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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also, and yes, I am a little disjointed today. but, it is hard enough being a new parent and having a db born so early can be nerve wracking. trust your instincts-you know best. someone told me that when my db was born (who wasn't premature but I was an anxious mom), and it was the best advice-you do know best. gl and congrats on new db [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:57 AM Flag
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It is nerve wracking. a friend of mine said the same thing..your motherly instincts will kick in and you'll do whats best for the baby. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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I was going to stay home with the baby and make my husband go but again I dind't want to offened the host. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:59 AM Flag
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i think people will understand. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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ita - your baby is still very young and needs to be looked after. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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don't do that. That is crazy. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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But why would she? IF the ped says its find, its fine. There is no need to lie here. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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i doubt a ped would ok a 2 wk old premie going to a big family party [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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What does that have to do with lying about it? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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I didn't ask the ped yet. Just tried calling to see what he says. no answer. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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That is extremelyo odd. ALL docs have a service. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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"Soory, the ped said not to have around so many people." Did you ask your ped? Go with your gut. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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If it was me I would take the baby ONLY if I was sure she wouldn't be handed around. Go with your gut and don't get pressured into anything you feel uncomfortable about. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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I wouldn't bring her [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:58 AM Flag
[ - ] waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...tick tock...tick tock...tick tock... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.14.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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what are you waiting for? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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op: G&T letter (and lottery number letter too if you can believe that) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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what's your first choice? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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op: Anderson (like every other 99 in the city). what about you? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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DOE just hand delivered our letter. 99, got our third choice, district G&T. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 06:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Medifast moms - tell me about the program. Are the shakes/foods palatable? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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my DH does it and thinks the food is fine, he definitely has flavor preferences [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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