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[ - ] Is there a certain IQ test that gifted centers usually use that is different from these ERB and other scores people discuss on here? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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what are gifted centers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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I think the SB test is pretty common. Stanford Binet IQ. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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Our tester used the WPPSI. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:36 PM Flag
[ - ] going to my first bellydancing class tonight. nervous and excited. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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good luck. do you get to wear one of those belts covered with metal coin-like discs ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:10 PM Flag
[ - ] do you think having a name with first and middle names mono-syllable too harsh? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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How long is the last name? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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two syllables [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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would probably depend on the last name, but I'd be inclined to say no because you just don't say the names together all that often. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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good thought, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] dh is just not very considerate of me. it makes me sad. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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does he know you feel this way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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that's rotten! is he willing to change? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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how is he inconsiderate ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] This stinks--someone I work with daughter finished #1 in her class of 650. She was not the valectorian because this year her school did away with having them because it fosters bad feelings and unhealthy competition--wtf?? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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that's total crap. hopefully her transcripts will still state her class standing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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i think at that age they are old enough to handle the competition, total crap, i agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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does anyone care who the valedictorian is? is this just for transcripts? don't they know she's 1st? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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op: They still had speakers--just students hand picked by the faculty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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Are you one of those "don't say hey batter batter moms" becasue your son is the one who swings at a bad pitch. Competeition is essential in life if you have't figured that out, get a clue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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I have a clue, I just don't get the valedictorian thing. sorry, my kids are really young. perhaps I'll feel differently when I'm older. I personally graduated high in my high school class as well as my college class but never made a big deal out of it. and never felt competitive with anyone but myself. whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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my HS never had a valedictorian. over 800 kids in a class, graduationtook long wenough already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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we didn't have valedictorian because of a rash of suicides.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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Oh good lord what is our society coming to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Just found out that not ONE anesthesiologist at NY Presbyterian/Cornell Weill accepts GHI. My due date is soon. I guess I'm screwed. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.12.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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you may want to practice you're breathing ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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oops... meant your, not you're... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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I am!!! I was the best student in Lamaze. I just don't know if I have enough tolerance for pain to endure it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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I did one natural because I couldn't push with the epidural and one natural since the baby came so fast there was no time to find the MD... you get through it when you have to, but if you're frightened of the pain you should pony up and relax through the birth... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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I will try to relax. How painful was it? My friend said she felt it in the back of her head and she still has flashbacks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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You know... it's not really something you can describe, but howevre painful it is, it ends... it's not something that goes on indefinately. I did it, and I'm certainly no glutton for punishment, but if you had to you could do it too... Maybe the other poster is correct and you got bad information... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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Thanks. You didn't even get an injection of demoral? Totally natural? I'm impressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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Nada, but the second time around there wasn't time and the first time I wanted something but couldn't push at all so i had to change plans. You just get through it and in the end we all walk out with ice packs in our panties ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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If you really want an epi that 1200 bucks won't seem like that big of a deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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Was your bill 1200?? I would be happy with that - the hospital told me epi is about $560/per hour. My sil was on epi for 10 hours so I'm scared about how high the bill will go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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Mine was a flat fee, insurance covered most, but the total was 1200. No idea why they would charge by the hour, once it's placed the med that goes in is cheap and your nurse can monitor it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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They told me that every "unit" is 15 minutes at a cost of $140. They get paid even though they are not there. Damn them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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Wow - and I thought mine was pricey considering that the guy was only in my room for 10 minutes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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what is GHI? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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if your OB is covered the hospiltal should be as well. you will have an out of network co payment i am sure but you will not be responsible for the entire bill. Where did you get your info? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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My OB is out of network and I'm fine with that - GHI will reimburse me about half the total of my OB fee. My info is true bec I checked with everyone (hospital, my OB billing office, GHI) I will get a bill from the hospital for my total pain medicine bec anesthesiologists bill independently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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But don't you have a out of network maximum? You should be able to send the bill to your Ins company and they will pay most if not all, if you have met your family out of network maximum. I guess I am lucky to have such great ins. I payed $100 for my entire pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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I don't exactly have a maximum but I qualify for "catastrophic" allowance. They claim to pay 80% of "reasonable" charges - but what they consider reasonable scares me (i.e. my amnio was $1400 - GHI sent me a check for $176 (not a typo) You can see why I'm scared [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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NO ONE at my hospital took my insurance I got billed and filed for reimbursement got 80% back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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May I ask what insurance? In NY? I hope I have the same luck. BTW, do you remember what the anesthes. charged? thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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What is GHI - a type of insurance? Also, what other types of things may not be covered? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] do you think kids "deserve" a dog ? if they seem to really want one and you have the room and all that, is a dog something sort of essentail in growing up ? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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not essential even if you have the room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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I have some friends that agree with you and some that say if a child asks and asks it can be a great tool for teaching responsibility, a great friend, and a great part of growing up. DH grew up in manhattan and is freaked by animals not in cages or in tanks. I grew up with a dog... we're torn... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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a dog is not a tool. a dog is a living thing. you can use a bike as a tool for teaching responsibility. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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I think - I hope - you got the idea. I am not saying a dog is a tool like a bike. is that what you're trying to do ? Equate a living animal with an object like a bike ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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get a fish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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have 'em... not the same... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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np i hate fish as pets. they die in the most horrible of ways even when you do take good care of them. ick... and air bladder issues. torturous to watch. adn often you're just told to flush them while still alive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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pets are sort of a mixed thing for me. i love naimals, love taking care of them and having them around. at the same time, i think it's sort of cruel to keep them if you don't have a lot of outdoor space for them. but when is a kid ready to have one? when they help take care of the animal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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our per said 7 - 9 years gives them the maturity to understand about taking care of another life... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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i'd think it woudl depend on the child. that and just bc someone can understand this concept, doesnt' mean they'll actually do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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It is very nonessential. No matter how old your kids are, you will be the one doing the majority of the caring for the dog. So, do not get one unless you specifically want one yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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I sometimes wish my DH would make the decision, but he defers to me and I know that it'll be all me... and a little the dc... but mostly all me and I feel I may be keeping them from something great because I don't want another thing on my plate... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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You don't need another thing on your plate if you don't want a dog. Your kids can get a dog when they are grown up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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not essential, but nice as long as your willing to do the work. my aunt got talked into getting a dog and now it spends most of its time in the crate. it breaks my heart to see hime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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yes, that would be awful... we have a yard and room. it wouldn't suffer that fate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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growing up with living creatures - other than human - is a good thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:04 PM Flag
[ - ] just got a new outdoor weber grill. do I have to do anything to it before I use it? wash the top or 'season' the grill? never had one before. tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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i think you're supposed to season it with oil first... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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didn't it come with directions? i'm sure seasoning is recommended (of course my dh didn't bother doing that first...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:06 PM Flag
[ - ] I fed my 16 mo rasberries for the first time today and he broke out in a rash/hives all over his body a few hours later. It seemed to be going away so I gave him a half-teaspoon of Benadryl just to be safe. Is this something to worry about? Should I call the doctor? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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I would make an appointment with an allergist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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lots of kids are allergic to berries when younger. i'd say just hold off on giving rasps to him again for a while. if he keeps breaking out, then talk to your ped. but my feeling is if you take him to an allergist, you're going to find allergies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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you did the right thing, but I'd call my ped just to let them know and ask if they wanted to see dc or if they had any further advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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ask ped if there are other berries you should avoid giving, in light of allergic reaction to raspberries. strawberries are common in terms of allergies, not sure about blueberries and other berries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:06 PM Flag
[ - ] We have been trying to transition 22mo ds to a twin bed (he's been climbing out of crib) but every night he screams bloody murder if he isn't put in his crib. We thought we'd leave the crib in the room for a couple of weeks. He is so scared of the bed...anyone BTDT? Thoughts? Thx... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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why not leave him in crib but take off a side? you can put on a bedrail [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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Should have just done that. But we went out and bought a bed and now I just want the room organized and the crib out...urgh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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22 mos is young for a bed, adn if he's terrified why push it? if you can fit both in the room, do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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Is the twin bed up high? Can you take the mattress off and put it on the floor? I agree that moving too fast to a big bed can be stressful. If he isn't ready, he isn't ready. but I typically think that climbing out is an indicator of readiness. Go figure. Can you borrow a toddler bed from anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] post the most random thing you can think of 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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I'm having quiche for dinner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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I still have thank God I'm a country boy running through my head [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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kicked dh out on monday and feel good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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swad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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jibbert jibber my old man's a mushroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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tastes great less filling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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my bra itches [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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my blood sugar is 86 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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I love to smell my hands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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my left wrist and the right side of my groin hurt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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doing kegels is fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:58 PM Flag
[ - ] how do i stop or cub the constant whining from my almos 4yo ds? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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LMAO! Let me know when you figure it out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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"mommy can't hear you when you whine." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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tried this-no success. are boys more whiny then girls? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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can't reply below. you have to be consistent and do this for a while. and IME, my girl is whinier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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"I can't understand you when you use that voice". Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Breathe. Repeat. Repeat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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the repeat repeat repeat part being key. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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strong backand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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get earplugs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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I've heard great things about 1, 2, 3 Magic!. Basically 3 counts to timeout or loss of priveledge. The good thing is, if it works, you don't have to repeat, repeat, or explain, explain... I've been using it for my 22mo ds (not really for whining though, that's not much of an issue- yet!), and it's working well. Now when he is acting out we just say, "timeout?" and he snaps right out of it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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ignore any requests that are whined. i don't understand her when she whines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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ignore. do not respond. when they use their nice voice, shower them with praise and attention for talking so nicely. go on and on and really lay it on thick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:58 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone love their DH but not find him physically attractive nay longer ? What to do ? He is a wonderful man and friend and dad, but that "spark" for sex is gone... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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date night. Get out of town for hotel sex. Work on it! If even the slightest thought of sexyness hits you, go with it, encourage it. Do things to make yourself feel sexy too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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that was years ago. Today, I just loathe him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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I love mine, but I look at him and see my best friend. I look at the waiter or the guy walking down the street or whoever and I think "sex"... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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^^ and it would break his heart if he knew this... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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me. sex feels good, but i'm not inspired. love him to pieces tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Yes, I feel that way. However, the sex is still good for me. I just don't lust after him anymore. I love him as a husband and father and a best friend. Love is a choice. The initial passion doesn't last forever. Sometimes getting away and having good intimate conversation can help me get more in the mood. However, like you, I do not have the spark for sex there anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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op... It makes me so sad... Not that I'm expecting fireworks (I'll wait for those with my special George Clooney pass) but I feel sad that it's just another 'thing" to check off the list sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:09 PM Flag
[ - ] has anyone here heard of Poppy Seed prenursery on the upper west side (Manhattan)? Is it any good..and do yo think it is useful to enroll a one year old in "school"? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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I haven't heard of the school, but I don't think it's very valuable even for a 2 year old. It's just supervised play, in my opinion. At 3, they start to put concepts together and school is much more of a learning experience. Flame away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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NP no flames from me. ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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