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[ - ] i know i know, who cares, but does anyone else think that angelina jolie would look even prettier if she got a haircut? it looks so stringy and messy to me. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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Have you seen 'Hackers' the woman looks like an elf with short hair! No, she should keep it long! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:20 PM Flag
[ - ] 33 years old. Skin is pretty normal. Need recommendations for a good skincare routine - cleanse, exfoliate, treat, moisturize, sunscreen! THANKS! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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honestly, I don't think what you use makes all that much diff as long as you use it consistently. Some kind of moisturizer is a must and something daily with an SPF. Don't forget your neck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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love love love Dr Haushka which you can buy at Whole Foods [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:33 PM Flag
[ - ] My sister is a teacher, and is taking a delayed honeymoon Christmas week 2009. Any ideas in the Caribbean that will be nice, not outrageously expensive, and not over-run with families w/ kids? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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probably not but she can check out st. maarten [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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biras creek though may be costly. but no kids under 8 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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never been, but someone mentioned royal hideaway in riviera maya. not caribbean I know, but I think it is adults only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:33 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm 4cm dilated at 36 weeks. How long can I walk around like this? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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women walk around dialated all the time, but they don't know it... you're fine... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Is afternoon preschool okay for an almost 2 year old? DS will be 22 months when it starts. I like the idea of not rushing around in the morning becaue my DS does like to sleep late, but I'm worried that he will be miserable without a nap. It's not actually preschool, it's just a preschool run playgroup, so it's only 1 day a week. Will going to bed early & sleeping extra long the next day be enough for him? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Where did you find an afternoon program? In Manhattan? TIA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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It's in Mamaroneck, a suburb of NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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one day a week would be fine I think- it's up to you, and how you can cope with the crabbiness that one day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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22 mo is too young to drop nap imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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We enrolled our 2yr old in an afternoon preschool program this year. He did well: relax/nap for 45 minutes right before school or a micro nap after school. He eventually grew out of his nap--so even on non-school days he goes napless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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my ds was done napping by 2, but his behavior was not good in the afternoon so he wouldn't have been able to handle that. but every kid is different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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I think it would be hard. Ds kept his nap until 3. During 2s would have melt downs at 5 if no nap. Depends on the child, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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He will get used to it, kids do adjust. My kids had dropped their afternoon nap at that age, but they do go to bed by 7pm, but wake up early 7am at the latest. Since yours sleeps late, I think he will be fine. He will certainly not be miserable during the playgroup/class since he will love to be with other kids and play with the toys there. Afterwards he may be tired and apt to sleep early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:10 AM Flag
[ - ] All right ladies, give me your best advice: been trying to get pregnant for 6 months now. I've just started charting, etc. So, what did you do to prepare yourself to get pregnant? I want to hear everything... Change of diet, vitamins, accupuncture, etc. I have an appointment with an RE soon. 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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prenatal, stopped prescription drugs, cut out caffeine, and then had sex for five days before the positive opk, the night of the positive opk, and two more nights after that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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^^and I quite diet coke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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this is going to sound really stupid - but conceived while standing up - husband snuck up behind while in the bathroom - and next thing I knew, I was finally pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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how old are you? stop drinking / smoking and also stop intense exercise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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35, have a 2.5 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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you already gave birth then i am assuming... 6 months is not long, but i would see DR becuase you dont want to waste anytime if you will need some help on this one... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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OP: yes, I'm hopeful that if I can get pg once, it will happen again. But I am just now bracing myself for a longer process than the first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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from what i have read if you have your first pg before age 35 then your fertility window is extended... but after 35 if you have never been pg (not sure if this includes a terminated pg) then your fertility starts declining rapidly. It actually starts declining at like 30 I think but that turns pretty drastic after 35 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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i am not sure about extending your fertility window. My sister in law had her first at 37, her second at 39 and her third at 41 - all healthy perfect kids! and she didnt chart or worry, she's very laid back and grounded and i think that is what helped. My other sister in law had her first at 38 and he second at 40, same thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.02.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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why no intense exercise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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we bought the monitor- Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor is the name I think. We had been trying for 7 months and got pregnant the 2nd month w/the monitor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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I am SO watching this post! I am similar to you, friend. Have done a lot of research in the last month and am trying the following: Just started (yesterday, on day 1 of cycle) B6 & Vitex which I will take throughout the cycle, on 12dpo will rub 1/4 tsp Natural Progesterone Cream into my skin, once daily until period or conception (!). I am trying to lengthen my luteal phase (which is a bit short at 10-12 dpo.) No results yet, but I'll keep you posted. Oh, Also replaced coffee w/ green tea. Good luck to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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OP: can you tell me a little about the natural progesterone cream? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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not sure if there was a typo. start taking progesterone right after ovulation, not 12dpo. if you get your period then stop and restart after you next ovulation. if you don't get your period :) continue to take the progesterone. not only will progesterone help lengthen your luteal phase, it will also thicken your lining which you need for the pregnancy and it aids in preventing miscarriages. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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where do you get it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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you can probably get it at GNC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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op: can I ask how you discovered it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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i'm not the or but the person who responded about when to take it. i have never used the cream. however, due to many m/c, i used progesterone supplements - suppositories, injections and pills. I know way too much about luteal phase defects and progesterone deficiencies. there are many natural treatments for hormone issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Thanks for the clarifications. Still reading up and learning. I read about the progesterone cream on here and researched online and in books at the healthfood store. the woman who runs the store i went to is a nutritionist and shared her personal exp. with the cream, so it thought i would give it a go, since i am coming off the pill after 10 years and know there is still a lot of synthetic progestin probably in my system, i will use the natural progesterone to try to rebalance. i think the second responder answered your q's on why to take it, but wanted to let you know you can get it at any natural food/ health store. Her clarifications on taking it post o. are important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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I took the BCP for a long time and honestly I think it really screwed with my system. I'm going to try the natural progesterone to try to rebalance, too, because I feel like after many months my body is justing coming back "on line." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.03.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Read both: Taking charge of your fertility and How To choose the Sex of your baby. Both are packed with information that can help you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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ITA re: TCOYF by Toni Wechsler. Helped me immensely. I monitored saliva for ferning using a microscope i bought at the drug store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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if you're underweight or overweight, now is the time to start eating or start working out (depending). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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I had sex based on cervical mucus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I agree with the TCOYF book. If you haven't read it, it will help a lot. I have no other real advice since I'm not pregnant yet (also TTC #2), but I am taking prenatal vitamins, limiting coffee (switched to green tea), and have been doing acupuncture. Just had my first iui but don't know if I'm pregnant yet. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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acupuncture and then gave up completely. 6 weeks later I was pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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I discovered I had a thyroid condition after #1. If you think that might be possible for you get yourself checked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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don't try every other day during the fertile time like they say, we did it every day of that weeklong window, plus a couple days before and after that window, just in case, worked like a charm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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Nothing. I got pg on the first try at 32 however I'm not sure if trying for a while would have made me appreciate it more. I don't know - I'm sort of ambivalent about the pregnancy to tell you the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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I took 7 months to get pg (1st one), but we didn't have it charted out right, which I realized after I got anxious and really looked at the what day what happens. A few times one of us was out of town during ov. I see some ppl say cut coffee and switch to green tea, I am skeptical about that because often green tea has even more caffeine than coffee and the caffeine in coffee can prevent pg. So switch to anything decaf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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My weight and activity level were already good, so I started taking vitamins, DH started taking vitamins, I quit Diet Coke, he quit social smoking. I'd been charting for years so I just watched for the signs. But the most important tip is to orgasm!!! If it doesn't work out for you during the sex, do it manually or with a vibrator right afterwards. If you don't want DH's feelings hurt, just go "wash up" in the bathroom, run the water, and get off real quick. Swear to god it helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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I did acupuncture after not conceiving for two years and conceived after three months. I also did IUI, so that had something to do with it, but it was unmedicated. I would highly recommend acupuncture. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
[ - ] DS is 3 mos and I'm looking for some classes, groups, etc. to take him too on the UWS. Something new for him and I would like to get out and meet some other moms too. Any suggestions? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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3 months is young for a class. Look for a moms group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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How do I find these? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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check your local Y [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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ask your ped or OB. sometimes they know. hang out at the local playground - often moms groups meet there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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jcc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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That's just round the corner. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Are you looking for music classes? Rock-a-Baby at the JCC! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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are classes open to non-j? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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music together. jcc has classes for babies and moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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music together (various locations). we did the one in morningside heights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:28 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the going rate for a bat mitzvah gift? (cash) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I recently gave $118, for me and DH. In the NY burbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] I need advice on a double stroller any recommendations? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.12.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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age difference between DC? city or suburbs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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2 yr old and newborn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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oh and los angeles (city) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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i really like my peg perego aria - side by side. it's pretty light weight, easy to push, folds up small. If i had a bigger apt, more room and more $ i would have gotten the urban buggy but i'm really happy with mine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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and i think that it is so difficult to push (same age difference as above) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:32 PM Flag
[ - ] How depressing is this Inside Schools forum post? Puts our issues in perspective: "I am 8th grader now and graduating in this june18. I want to transfer into a differnt school then the one i got in becuase my mom missunderstood the question my gidence counselor asked her. my school is having a 9th grade but i dont want to stay there an when i try apealing they say i cant. is there any other way i can get to transfer into a differnt school. i really want to go to ACORN HS." 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.12.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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I hope those spelling error were caused by you and the kid actually knows how to write in English. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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np: maybe that's why the student wants to switch schools. Looks like someone whose first language is not english (especially because the mom misunderstood the "gidence" counselor's question). Unfortunately, it's really hard to get a transfer except for safety reasons or under NCLB, and even then, it's not easy. Sounds like the mom is not able to act as a good advocate. Gotta admire that kid for getting to Inside schools forum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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ITA re: perspective! The Inside Schools staffer posted a thoughtful reply: "The appeals process has ended for this year. You can try going to an enrollment office in August to get a different placement, by telling the officials that your mother misunderstood what she was asked. They might be able to allow you to transfer. Special offices open up at the end of August for students who are new to NYC and those who need a transfer for specific reasons. However it might not be all bad for you to stay in your current school for 9th grade and then re-apply to high school for 10th. You might have a better shot at getting into the high school of your choice by filling out the application again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:27 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 weeks and five days pregnant...no real symptoms yet...when can I expect them? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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It's going to be a looooong pregnancy if you continue to obsess like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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op: no shit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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agree! are you counting from your last period? that's a little earlier to be worrying about symptoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Congrats! I started feeling queasy and extremely tired right around my 4th week. Hopefully you'll have an easy first trimester! Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Very very soon you will start to feel tired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] just received an email from our parent coordinator that G&T letters will be mailed by tomorrow to be received next week. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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I usually get mail the next day. When are they dropping - 11 pm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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who knows? just repeating what the email said. Hopefully all the letters will be received by Saturday if, in fact, they are mailed on Friday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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great. i'm out of town next week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Friday the 13th. How fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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Again--I just don't get the holdup. How much work is it to process what is likely less than 3,000 letters? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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ask prek moms :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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For pre-K they had to process over 22,000 letters. This is nothing compared to that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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I think they double checked every placement after the whole preK and MS debacle. They did not want another one on their hands [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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I agree - I think they had them all set, and then hand checked each and every one to make sure siblings got priority, people got something on their list and not something they didn't list, etc. As frustrated as I am wtih the whole process, I really hope this delay means it was done correctly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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What I hope did not happen is that they made all the phone calls to people who had not sent their scores back and a lot of those people changed their minds and decided to give in choices just because they were on the phone. Then they needed to redo it to include them.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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Nah - I can't see that happening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Its so annoying, I have been answering my phone all week when I don't recognize the number, just in case it is them. I have spoken to more telemarkerters this week than I did all last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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