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[ - ] Would you get your 5.5 yo swimming lessons if he could do the doggy paddle and is comfortable in the water? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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absolutely! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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why wouldn't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:01 AM Flag
[ - ] that's what my older mom friend told me 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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what did she tell you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:50 AM Flag
[ - ] why can't i ever seem to be able to get on that other site at naptime! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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just lucky that way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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It's back on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:59 AM Flag
[ - ] do you thinking giving up a ft job - $350k plus - to SAH is irresponsible? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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hell yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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well, we'll disagree then. good thing these decisions matter to no one but our families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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np - it's an odd question because no one but OP knows whether this makes financial sense for her family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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do what makes you happy! Either way, that's what matters because that's what your kids pick up on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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depends on your finances, of course [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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im in the same boat but have to work b/c DH doesn't make much (or enough to support me staying home) grrrr figure you work a few years and save enough to stay home for the pre-k years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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if you can get by comfortably on DH's salary, I think it's irresponsible not to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Not if you want to do it and you can afford it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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What would happen if DH died or you got divorced? Could you get your job back? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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np: in my case, I would be able to get a job, but not one that paid as well as the one I gave up. But I'd also have a lot of insurance money to live on (if dh died) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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irresponsible? in what way? if it means you have no source of income and are going to rely on public assistance (presumably not) then yes, it's irresponsible. But if your spouse/partner has a job/income and you want to SAH w/dcs (and s/he is in agreement on that), then no, it's not irresponsible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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exactly.its a financial question, adn alos a question of your plans for your future -- do you want to work again,etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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I gave up my ft job to SAH and I was making more than that, but I wasn't going to see my kids enough (big law partner). We could afford to do it tho (moved to burbs for good public schools) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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No, unless you're putting my family in financial jeopardy by doing us. I make the same, and I could SAH and still cover our expenses for the next 5+ yrs due to diligent saving, but I happen to enjoy my work as much as my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Had gestational diabetes with #1 and failed my 1 hr test with #2. What's the point of going in for the 3 hr test? I would just as soon follow the GD diet, as I did with #1. Should I ask OB to forego the test? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Yup. I did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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and no objections by your OB, I assume? I just think it's silly to go in when I can easily control w/diet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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blah did the 3hr and hated it; really the worst part of my pregnancy. I'd ask them to forego. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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I'm not being irresponsible by not taking it, right? I'd of course operate under the assumption I had it and do the diet, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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I had GD with ds #1---failed the 1 hour test with ds #2, then PASSED the 3 hour and didn't have GD. I was sure it was a mistake--but, no! DS #2 was born just fine, much smaller than #1, and all was well---take it, you might not have it! I was shocked! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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np but even if she doesn't have it, going on the GD diet wouldn't hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Former GD poster mom here---I'm not saying she shouldn't adopt the diet, just saying that she won't have to worry so much about following it. Summer is ice cream season! I didn't micro-manage and I only gained 27 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have experience with amnio at 36 weeks....did it bring on labor? thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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to check for lung maturity? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] I wonder if the schools have their G&T lists now. If we call one of the citywides, will they tell us if dc is on? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.12.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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I dare you to try and report back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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Ooh, try! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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op: no you first! I'm too nervous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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Did Anderson middle alert before DOE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Not sure, but I know that schools had lists before DOE sent letters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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I doubt they have info before we do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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sounds like this plan would only work if you know someone who works in the office at A. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Donna Smiley is my neighbor, but I still wouldn't do this. I can wait another day or 2, and I would rather get the news (likely "no") in a letter than from her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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No they do not have any info just as in the dark as everyone else. Friend told me Anderson has a welcome picnic "tentively" planned hoping notifications will happen soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Did your friend say when that is planned for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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NP: I would like to know too so I can clear my calendar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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Exactly - just in case! A good a shot as anyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] We have a sensitive ds with an october bday. He was nixed in Hunter round 2 and with a 98 on olsat, very doubtful that he will make anderson or LL. Our zoned school is 183. I was shocked to learn they have 5 k classes. I am afraid that he will get lost in the big numbers and find the environment way too chaotic. Any experience with 183 or thoughts. We can keep him in prek another year, but it has its issues as well. 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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What did you put 3rd or 4th? With a 98 you have a shot at 116 or 11. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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We did not rank 11. I guess i screwed up. I had a very narrow view of things? Where is 11? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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11 is in chelsea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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We toured 183 this past fall as part of the 151 lottery (which 183 is not a part of any more) and I was really impressed. For me, only cons were no computer room or computer instruction, no library (classroom books), and no language option. They said they have about 20 kids per K class (5 classes) which increases to 28 kids per class in 4th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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np - 20 kids in a class is very good, esp for OP. It's the class size more than the grade size IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Do you have a computer at home? Computer instruction as part of a lower school curriculum is highly overrated, in my opinion. Ditto the foreign language instruction, unless it's an immersion program. The lack of a proper library would bother me; a classroom library helps, but it's not an acceptable replacement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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ITA with you on that point. So frustrating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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NEST has 5 K classes too - how is that different? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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So does Dalton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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np: I had no idea that Dalton had that many. How many kids per class? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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Five. But there are two teachers and a para. (I kid, I kid...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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18 DCs with 2 teachers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I hope a 98 has a shot at LL. Do you think LL will be only 99s and siblings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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how many K seats at LL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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2 classes. I think 28 each. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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28 in a K class? That is insane. Do they have 2 teachers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:14 AM Flag
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yes, they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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I really think you have to trust your child a little more. No matter how many K classes a school has in the end all that matters is the class he is in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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The overall size of a school does matter. What are lunch and recess like? Do adults outside their classroom teachers know children by name? What time do kids eat lunch? Are many of the teachers new to the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:49 AM Flag
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Those are very small concerns compared to the size of the class the teacher is teaching. 20 is excellent. You should be very happy, many private schools have bigger classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Also have a fall birthday ds who had a 98 SB and didn't get into Hunter. This was last year. Felt it would be best to keep ds in preschool (but we loved our preschool) and apply to privates. Got a great G&T spot, but didn't think ds was emotionally/socially ready for K, so passed on it. Glad we waited. Going private in the Fall. Making the call as to whether to send a Fall birthday ds to public K or wait is a tough one. GL with your decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:01 AM Flag
[ - ] What do we know about the British International School? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.12.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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traditional, requires uniforms, relatively new, for-profit (in case that matters to you). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:04 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD? 9:00 a.m. in the car with my 1 year old and 3 year old. Light turns green and make a turn. All of a sudden I hear mad horn beeping and I look in my mirror and there is a car literally inches from my bumper. The guy is gesturing and beeping and won't get off my bumper. I turn at the next light and he is still there and I turn into a gas station up to the pumps. He follows me. He pulls his car next to mine, is still beeping. He flips me the bird, then makes a gun gesture with his hand puts it to his head and pulls the trigger and then points it at me and does the same thing. Then he drives off. The gun gesture is only gesture, he does not get out of his car. I called 911 and filed a complaint. Did I do the right thing? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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that sick bastard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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did you get his license plate number? what a sicko. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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yes, the police came and took a report. I was really shaken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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that's wierd. I would have done the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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i know it's hard to think clearly in situations like that but if something like that ever happens again, i've heard you should try to drive to a police station while he is following you..glad you and kids weren't hurt by that idiot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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you wrote this last week, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:00 PM Flag
[ - ] my dd, two this month, seems to whine a bit, regardless of what's going on. even when playing has a bit of a whiny vocal quality. anything i can do, or not to worry? dh and i don't whine, and she is in a very nurturing environment and we are around a lot. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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kids whine. a lot. not matter what kind of nurturing environment they come from. it takes years to stamp it out of them - when she's really whiny, keep repeating, "you're whining, I don't listen to whines. Ask me properly". I realize this may be a bit much to ask of a 2yo, but she'll still whine when she's 3, 4 and 5. At 2, I would model the correct voice and have her repeat after you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:44 AM Flag
[ - ] THose who got erb scores and registered on line, did you receive on line results first followed by results in themail a few days later?How long from test date? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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You only get them online if you register on line--they don't come in the mail [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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How long did it take in your case? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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4 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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~~realized wording is unclear there. Mean if you are an online registrant you will only get results online. They do not mail them to you unless you are a mail registrant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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Friend registered online and rec'd both online and mail copy. PSD got results before her online link came and mail came before link available also. Probably just a glitch because it was high season. We registered by mail and PSD got results on a friday am and we got them by mail on a saturday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:44 AM Flag
[ - ] What is the name of the kind of marker you can use to decorate mugs, plates, etc and then bake them so it will be permanent? I called the craft store and they didn't know what I was talking about. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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if you find an answer, can you post it? I've looked for this for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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omg, it is not a special marker, it is a special kind of ceramic or whatever that you bake and glaze! you use any permanent marker on it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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You can buy markers to decorate ceramic at the craft store, but you don't need to bake them. The kind you bake is a different type of ceramic I believe, like the previous poster described. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.14, 12:08 AM Flag
[ - ] coolest hs graduation gift (for close non-family member) $100-$300? Girl. TIA. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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is she going away to college? GC to container store or BBB. Maybe a nice watch? I think the GC would be my choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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oh, didnt think of that---but good idea. was thinking of a cute accessory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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I figure since they will need things for the dorm, they can use $200 GC to help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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too true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:38 AM Flag
[ - ] DH was angry with me for many things yesterday for a change. Anyway, I had a sonogram yesterday. Im 9 weeks preg. DH ignored my calls after the doctor and then when came home we ignored each other. He never asked me about the sonogram, which I was nervous about. Today he texted me that he wanted to ask last night, but saw I was sleeping so didn't bother me. WOuldn't you be angry? Shouldn't he have put his feelings aside? What if something bad had happened??? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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I would be furious! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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maybe you should both grow up. if he didnt take the fist step, you could have and would have smoothed the whole thing over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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np: she did call him after the appt (that's the first step to me) and he didn't answer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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thank you. I even called again after that to offer to pick up dinner for him. He never returned any of my calls!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Why should I after he screamed at me on the phone when I was at the doctor because it was running late and my son would have to stay at daycare a little longer. He is totally irrational!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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yes I would be pissed. He's a big baby and needs to get over his anger and remember it's the baby now. He should have never ignored your call [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know the name of the salon across from Magnolia in the West Village? They do pedicures, waxing, etc. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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eve [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Awesome, thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:46 AM Flag
[ - ] When did you start avoiding all the foods taboo to pregnant women (sushi, lunch meat, etc.) - when you started TTC or when you got a positive pregnancy test? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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i avoided rx drugs that could be dangerous. that's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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I never gave up my deli ham..just can't and won't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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Any dietary chages that I made, I made post positive test. Skipped sushi and raw eggs and reduced caffeine and had only an occasional glass of wine. Other than that.....normal and healthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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kind of never. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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I ate tons of sushi from reputable places. You can get food poisoning from any meat. I've never been sick from sushi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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ditto. didn't give up sushi or coldcuts during pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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sushi (other than fish that's high in mercury) and lunch meats aren't taboo. When pregnant, I avoided alcohol and high mercury fish and limited caffeine, but that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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I haven't given up most of those at thirty weeks. I'd just give up caffeine if I were you and don't drink heavily (odds are it won't cause a problem but you'll feel guilty). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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Don't give up caffeine now. If you want to drink coffee and breastfeed at the same time, it's better if the kid is already acclimated to the caffeine... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I think she was posting because she wants to conceive and not have a miscarriage. Caffeine is pretty clearly linked to both of those. She has plenty of time to build up a little fetal caffeeine addiction in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters =). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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Under 4 cups a day, though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Under 8 oz, maybe, which is less than a small Starbucks I believe. I know there are various studies out there, but I read about a recent one in California which found doubled miscarriage risks when women had more than 8oz per day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Pretty much right away...it's your call, really. Just ask yourself "would I feed this to my baby?!" Talk to your doc for comfort here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I never avoided sushi, just ate it at places I trusted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.14, 12:08 AM Flag
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