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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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[ - ] does anyone know how long you have to be off the pill for an accurate FSH test? tia. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:17 PM Flag
[ - ] High school reunion coming up! This is the first one I've gone to - how should I prepare mentally? Should I bring DH or not? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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My dh didn't want to go. I went and expected very little. I had a BLAST. Many of the bitchy gals from HS were all of a sudden hugging and saying OMG remember me?? What liquor does to ppl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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^^btw I was the fat girl in school (not obese but made fun of by the skinny bitches) and those skinny bitches were now bigger than me. LOL..felt so good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Am I a horrible Mom? I can't wait to pick my DD up from pre-school everyday but I'm so tired frm work that when we get home I let her watch TV for a whole hour so I can read, catch up with the mail, etc? I feel bad about it but I just get crabby without that time to myself. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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it doesn't make you a horrible mom, but it's not great, either, and you obviously know it. You have time to yourself after she's sleeping; and tv isn't going to make her any more self-sufficient or able to amuse herself (quite the opposite). Try paring down to doing it only 2 days a week, then 1, then none. You won't regret it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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unreal. it's perfectly fine for both of them to unwind for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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nah. An hour of tv every day after school is not fine. Socially acceptable maybe--so is being obese, so is being sedentary, so is being stupid. All things that people who do nothing but watch tv are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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np: Oh, come off it. My DH was a latchkey kid from age 5, watched hours of TV every day. He also went to an Ivy League school and is a novelist and screenwriter now. One hour of TV a day isn't going to harm OP's kid. Why not focus on the more important thing - that the mother and child spend some quality time together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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how do you know dh isn't so fabulous despite his massive tv intake, not because of it? This is akin to arguing that smoking during pregnancy must be healthy or at least benign because my mother smoked 2 packs a day while pg with me and I'm fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Look, DH and I don't let our kids watch 6-7 hours of TV a day (though DH would argue that all that TV taught him about story structure, dialogue and sparked his imagination). But your response is ridiculous - OP isn't letting her child watch hours of TV on end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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right. The fact that you consider it "ridiculous" to think of daily tv as a negative is exactly my point. TV is not a part of our daily lives; that was a deliberate choice. Why would OP ask the question if she wasn't at least slightly uncomfortable with it either? She asked. I gave my opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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I think she was more concerned of the time she was missing with her daughter. You are the one focusing on the TV. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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okay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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what's so sad is that they can only "unwind" in front of the tv. Kids can learn LOTS of other ways to unwind, I promise! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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horrible mothers allow men to have sex with their dc in exchange for drugs, don't feed their dc, burn them with cigarettes. Perspective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Thanks to the mom who just put this in perspective for me. I was abused as a kid and you're so right. Obviously I must be doing something right because my dd is a great little person and doing great academically. Thanks again! It's hard to admit that I'm just human sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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no problem. Have a nice night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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our tv goes on on weekends only. Once you set some boundaries, it's easy to limit the tv that you're not comfortable with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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well you're just perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Stop pouting. You don't have to be anywhere near perfect to decide that television is not going to be a part of your kids' daily life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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i'm not pouting. i just don't think one hour of tv to unwind is that terrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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ITTTTTTA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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sounds fine to me, I wouldn't worry about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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Your dd might like some "quiet time" to decompress herself - look at books, play in her room alone, color, etc. Knowing that you'll be there in an hour to have fun is great incentive for her to enjoy the time alone. My dd has had quiet time every day since giving up her afternoon nap, and almost every day she enjoys it very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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my only problem with this is that it's setting up a dependancy for tv to be her relaxing thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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^^^but i don't think it's a problem that you aren't playing with her or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Can therapy help me with a drinking problem? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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can't hurt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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possibly. you want to know WHY you drink? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I know why. I like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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why is it a problem then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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is that a serious question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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yes. do YOU think you have a problem with drinking? you aren't really clear about what you are trying to accomplish with a therapist. but call one and ask them, they should be able to help with whatever it is you think is problematic about your drinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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it's will help more than denial [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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Maybe, but not taking the first drink can help you a lot more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Wow, I'm so impressed with Russert's staff on msnbc - speaking so eloquently about him. Few tear ups but for the most part they are very together. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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I always felt like he was the reporter that both sides (dems and reps) respected. He always seemed fair to both sides [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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very true. I wonder if he was a dem or repub? Always wonder that about reporters... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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probably dem. he worked for moniham (sp?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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moynihan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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he was DH's fave - it's dh's bday today too - don't know yet if he knows Tim died - dh is so not going to be into election coverage this year =0( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Just got a phone call from someone claiming to be from my credit card company asking me to verify my birthday for him. Told him he should have that info on file, that I wasn't giving it over the phone, and he started SCREAMING at me. WTF?! I hung up on him. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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do you have caller id? You should call your cc company and alert them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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yes, and it said unknown number - that is what made me suspicious in the first place. I'll give them a call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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hit *69 and see what it says. Quick, before another call comes in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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"You have reached the insurance center, we recently tried to contact you with a special offer" If it was really Washington Mutual they would surely say that, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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yes. Now, call Washington Mutual and tell them about this. See if you can tell the number your phone dialed with the *69 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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will do, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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creapy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Someone I know had his cc stolen. A female called him, saying that it had been reported lost/stolen and got all kinds of info from him. Bad. Never give this info if they call you. Offer to call them back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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and if you call back, don't ask for their number, use the number on the back of the card [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Good advice. I have my card, but know people manage to use cards they don't even have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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It's a scam, you did the right thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Ugh!!! WIll the letter never come? So ready for this year of school searching to be over. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.13.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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I feel the same way! I keep reminding myself that there are about 20,000 families who would like to have our problem, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Any restaurant recommendations on the UES for me and a girlfriend? tia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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what type of food do you like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:29 PM Flag
[ - ] WWYD? DD was born with two front teeth that had to be pulled in the delivery room (they were loose). She will not get new teeth in the spot until her adult teeth come in. We have two opinions from pediatric dentists: 1) put in a spacer, but it involves minor surgery and some risk of infection or they get knocked out (and therefore a choking hazard) or 2) leave the space, but she will likely need braces later and possibly speech therapy for a lisp (due to tongue thrust). 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.13.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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hmmmm, I would go with leave the space and see if speech is affected. IF so, then I might reevaluate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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she will need braces no matter what, most kids do, i would go with option #2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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I recently had this conversation with a friend of mine. In "my day", the affluent had braces. Now, braces seem to be a right of passage for most children. Americans have more money. So chances are your dc will have braces no matter what decision you make now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Well, we have a toddler with tongue thrust issues, and he will need to have a rake installed at age 6 and braces with headgear starting the following year. He has all his teeth, so it's not an exact comparison - but the orthodontia protocol sounds nightmarish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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my nephew is 3 and he had to have his two front teeth pulled (he fell, they were pushed up and in his gums, twisted). The ped. dentist told them to have false teeth put in. Maybe because he is older? I know tooth alignment was an issue as was speech. He just had them pulled last week and had the mold done. New teeth are being put in next week. I wonder if because he is older it was almost no choice for them? (less choking hazard maybe) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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not the same issue - but DC in DS's preschool class had two front teeth missing b/c they were lost early and adult teeth not in yet - and it completely affects this child's speech. I cannot understand anything DC says and either can my DS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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I am sorry to sound dumb, but your newborn had teeth? Is that rare? Am I misreading the post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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She was born with two teeth and it is very rare (1 in 3,000 kids I think). She was six weeks early too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 07:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Good luck to everyone waiting for their g&t placements. I hope you get them tomorrow and they are all good news!!!! If not, don't fret, come here and maybe we can help you find good options with zoned schools. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.13.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Very sweet! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Thank you, but where is here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Oh, of course ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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all good news? Chances are that inly a few will get their top two or three choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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Thanks so much. We all needed this. Good luck to you too tomorrow. Fingers crossed for all of us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you freeze breastmilk in bottles or bags? I want to build up a stash but dont have that many bottles... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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bags ! really ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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do you worry about pba in the plastics? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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I used the evenflo bags. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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I had a friend that was a nurse and she got me a ton of those little plastic bottles that come in the free diaper bags the hospital gives you. I used those. It was so easy. You pump into them, freeze them, and then just put them in the fridge to thaw, stick on a nipple and feed db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone heard from Pug Mom? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 01:32 PM Flag
[ - ] What's the last fabulous vacation you had with the kids? Where did you go and for how long? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.13.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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fabulous/kids = oxymoron [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Unless you're with the in-laws and they're watching the kids... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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OP: Using the term "fabulous" loosely. Meaning you actually wanted to leave the hotel room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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not quite sure what you mean by fabulous, but we spent a great few days in San Diego in early spring. Perfect weather, flying kites at the beach, cocktails at Hotel Del's beachfront bar watching sunset, Sea World and Legoland when it wasn't high season and crowded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Scottish highlands when the twins were just about to turn 5yo. We all had a blast. 10 days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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You can't beat Disney World. We always have so much fun we never want to leave! DH and I love the rides, too, and there's just something about seeing your kids that excited. I always get teary-eyed at least once a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:13 AM Flag
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Just came back from staying in Sebago Cabins in Harriman State Park. Cheap and cheerful, bring your own bedding and food. The kids LOVED it, and so did we. We saw deer, frogs, raccoons, a two foot turtle (it's on Sebago Lake), swam with fishes around our legs, went to yard sales nearby, barbecued each night, and sat around the campfire. Each cabin has it's own firepit and barbecue. We're going back every year until they outgrow it. In the spring you can book a two night stay, summer a week only (which would be too long anyway). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:18 AM Flag
[ - ] OK... It's been a long week - a rough one - and I'm having a cocktail. Would anyone like to join me ? The bar is stocked. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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I would like a margarita... sniff sniff. pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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a club soda for you... extra lime ? done... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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dh is out of town so got to stay sober. Unless pregnant poster above would keep an eye on my kids for me? :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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good another responsible designated driver... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Pumping q: Can I add freshly pumped milk to a bottle with frozen milk and keep it in the freezer or do I have to freeze every pumping seperately? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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seperately... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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freeze separately and date. Use oldest first. You can combine when you defrost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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depends. if you pump and then pump again 2 hours later, you can combine and then freeze. But I always got a bottle full and just froze that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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you will melt the frozen a bit, so no. you can refrigerate them both adn then combine to freeze. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Who will take over as moderator of Meet The Press? Not Chris Matthews (too rabid and crazy). Brian Williams? Too genteel, maybe. David Gregory? A little green as host but he's got potential. I can't think of anyone who is appropriate. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.13.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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I bet they'll just cancel it. You can't replace him. I am so sad! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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Do you know why they cancelled the MacLaughlan Group? That was my fav show and it hasn't been on for weeks. Is M dead? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I don't think so. Maybe they are on hiatus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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my God, I would be so grateful if I never had to hear that blaring voice again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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I doubt it. He wasn't the first host of Meet the Press, he will not be the last. They are probably focusing on getting through this weekend first and finding an interim replacement for the summer and a permanant replacement by September. It will almost certainly be someine internal (Holt, Gregory, Mitchell, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I'm sure you're right. That is a seriously big seat to fill though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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the Greek? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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Cobert? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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^^colbert. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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well that would certainly lighten it up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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i know bad to make a joke, but someone posted this on the day the guy died, give it some time at least a day geesh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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I'm available... Sunday morning my DH can hang out with the kids... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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i love lester holt and david gregory, though they are mtp lite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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Keith Olbermann!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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i second your nomination ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Since I CAN'T REPLY to the specific post above, I'll answer here: McLaughlin Group is NOT cancelled. In the NYC area, it's on Channel 2 instead of Channel 4, still on Sunday mornings. I don't know the exact time offhand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Can someone pls tell me the name of the "other" site people are going to? Just curious. tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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www.dlisted.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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fyi - you give you constant posting/spamming away when you always put "other" in quotes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] venting: To the room mom yes I realize I was supposed to give you money yesterday, but we are not in the financial place to be giving $30 out for my childrens teachers. Yes, i realize that teachers are under paid but so am i and i don't get the summer off. I know teachers work hard and I get that. But times are tough right now and i am doing all i can to keep my kids at that school. so bugger off. Thanks! 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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your school is bicoastal? WTF? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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Oops didn't mean to put LA. Just habbit i guess. What does it matater anyhow it was a vent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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I'm curious, do you say WTF in real life? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Why yes, actually, but not the acronym. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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And how do the adults around you respond? I really am curious. There is a mom in my dc's class that uses the F word and I'm always shocked by it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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np (can't reply above): Is she saying it in front of the kids? Otherwise, what's the big deal? Plenty of moms I know say F*ck and WTF. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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WTF mom here - of course I refrain from using profanity in front of kids, but do use it sparingly, for emphasis, in adult conversation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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If times are tough give what you can - but if you are simply procrastinating that is not an excuse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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where did you get procrastination from my post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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I was just posting that we missed the date (ours was a handmade-only gift) because DS was out sick - and I just got a bitchy voicemail lecturing me about not showing my gratitude to the teacher. I used to be a class mom, NFW did I ever speak to someone that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Giev me a break, I have lots of friends who are teachers and in no way do they ever keep the gifts, imagine how many they would have by the end of ther teaching career. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Of course. But I'm fine with the gesture. But don't give us a drop-dead date and then get pissed because my kid happened to be out with scarlett fever. I'm waiting for my phone call back from her, it should be precious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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I am amazed that someone thinks its ok to be bitchy and "teach someone else about manners". Funniest thing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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No one, and I mean no one tells me that I have to hand make a gift for anyone. Gift giving isn't dictated like that. At least not in my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I can imagine the teacher would have preferred $100 gc to Barnes & Noble or something instead. But class mothers can be the worst, there was one on here earlier complaining about people not giving $20 and that "she knows who the poor people are, and they aren't them." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Oh, I know. And I gave her what for as well. I am grateful for the class moms who collect money. Just do it with a little grace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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Hijack - dc's elementary school teacher this year is awful and nobody is collecting for an end of the year class gift. I don't like the teacher either but feel guilty - WWYD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Even the class mom did nothing? That's harsh. But if she is really that bad, maybe she needs a wakeup call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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sigh, np. We should just do away with all this. When I was in school, they did not give teachers presents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Yes, students did. My Mom was a teacher when I was growing up and every year, she came home with a load of gifts from the kids. Most was junk, but she appreciated the thought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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right, some children gave a gift they made or bought with their own money to the teacher. Not a bunch of crazed moms harrasing people for money. Totally different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Yes but the specials teachers are going to get left out too. Ugh. Don't have the time and energy to motivate to fix this - maybe we should just do individual gifts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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wow, what school is this? I can't imaging someone hounding for gift money for the teachers at our school. People totally understand that not everyone is in the same financial position. Those that can give a little extra and those that can't give zero. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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Same with our school. Thank goodness for our local zoned public! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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