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[ - ] took a pg test and negative. i felt like i was getting my period yesterday so i put in a tampon that remained cleaned (no blood at all). took a test this am and positive! what! is it ok about the tampon? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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yes, don't worry about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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CONGRATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wish i were you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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of course it's ok! congratulations. btw, you can have sex too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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is this #1 for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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congrats thats wonderul! why would you put on a tampon if you have not already gotten your period. just curious..im not a big tampon user but i have never heard of someone do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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I felt the cramps like it was coming on. i have always done this. never used pads actually except after ds was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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^^(sorry) np - i do this too it is normal. do you wait to bleed all over OR? i am sure not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] ok, pg w/#3! tell me it's going to be great. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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it is going to be great. I promise. my #3 is such a joy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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it is. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] bugaboo moms: just unpacked my new stroller and noticed that the rain cover sticks! anyone else bdtd? besides airing it out, what else can i do to get rid of the smell? tia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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I don't remember mine smelling. Maybe ask for a replacement if the smell doesn't go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] secret confession: i think i'm pg. have a 6 mo and got an iud, but having waves of nausea and exhaustion. testing today. so very nervous... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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with IUD??? is that possible/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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i hope not. really really hope not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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ok, it's extremely unlikely. you're probably just not feeling well.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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np: Very unlikely, esp. if it is one that releases hormones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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very unlikely that you are pg. don't freak out unless you get a positive test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Going to St. Martin with 2yo. Does he need a passport too? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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not a us virgin island so i would assume yes child needs one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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yes. we're taking dd when she's 2.5 this winter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know what a manager at Google makes per year?? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Nope - but probably not thaaaat much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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I thought they prob make a decent living, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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yeah, probably still better to be a real estate agent or something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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depends on the dept - and the cache of having google on a resume is pretty impressive (in certain circles) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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seriously better to be a real estate agent? I though those google peeps did pretty well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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np: Not unless you were there before they went public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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op - but does anyone know anyone who works there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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DH works there. They are not known for their salaries. There are perks, and if someone got in early, they have stock that could be worth a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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what does DH make? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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100k - not a manager though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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he's higher than a mgr? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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no, a senior IT professional [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] I would try to stay away from people who don't vacc.. I understand dealy and breaking shots up which I did. But it is SOOOOOOO important to get. Look how many kids in BK got the measels. I saw one site this weekend that calims its us the parents who give the vacc causing eipademics.. web site is something like golbal vaccine watchdog. Tell them to keep kids away for kids who just had shots. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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And how exactly would you know who vaccinates and who doesn't? Maybe you can find out your neighbors, friends and family...but Joe Shmoe on the street, how do you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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for the most part you can tell who wouldn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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lol. you're a fool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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You are a complete moron if you really think that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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wow, just wow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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omg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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you can't even spell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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If your child is vaccinated, your child is more of a risk to an unvaccinated child than vice versus. Take care of your own child and let everyone else worry about his/her own child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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cheers cheers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Pls explain how a vaccinated child poses more of a risk to a non-vaccinated child. TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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np: I believe because of the virus that is injected into your dc body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Magic 8 ball, what are a 99's chances for Lower Lab? What about a 98? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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I hope good since that's the only school I put down, for my 98. I assume a 99 is a lock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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If it is your first choice, very good. A 98 is 50-50. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:59 AM Flag
[ - ] nanny always refers to dd as "my baby girl" bugs the hell out of me - anyone btdt? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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my nanny does the same thing!and yes, it bugs me but I let it go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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guilt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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b&tch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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i wasn't being snarky. my nanny did it and when i thought about it, i realized i felt guilty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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op - maybe you are right - I feel a little "replaced" db goes nuts for nanny - I know I should love it but it hurts... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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I call the place I work, "my firm." I wonder if the partners feel the same way you do. no, seriously, she is trying to tell you that she is emotionally invested in the well-being of your child. she is not trying to claim to be the mom. relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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op - i know but i dont love the nanny so i think that is why it bugs me more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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How long has she been with you? I really liked my nanny at first, but now (after almost 2 years) I love her. and my kids love her. It's definitely a relationship that evolves. But I've also fired two nannies who didn't work out. It's very hard. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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np- ita. My dd's babysitter became family. I never thought of her as 'hired help' but more like an aunt or good friend. My dd loves her, we do too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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op - why did the nannies not work out, here is my situation - nanny is GREAT with db - have a nannycam so we know, comments from neighbors and doormen. But I feel like she and I dont communicate well - not because she doesnt listen to me, she does what I ask her to do but it is kinda like a one way street - when I ask about their day she says "db was in a great mood" really have to prod for any further info - like db rolled over etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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Why do you need more info if you can watch it on tape? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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op - they spend alot of time of playdates etc - and I dont really watch the tapes anymore that was just for the first few weeks before I knew her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Then just ask more specific questions. Or get a notebook and have her write the basics: ate lunch- finished most of peas, didn't touch the cheese, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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definitely stick with your nanny. she sounds wonderful. some suggestions are: (1) call during the day rather than ask at the end of the day; (2) ask specific questions rather than about the day generally; and (3) tell her that you love to hear details because you miss db during the day and it makes you feel more involved. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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ita- great ideas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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np - I think expect too much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Does she know you have a nanny cam? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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why do you leave your kid with smoeone you don't love? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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ita. I think it's sweet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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I think of it as more love for my dd. Grandma can call her "my little girl", I don't mind. She knows who her mommy is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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is she haitian- if so this is a very common term of endearment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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nope from guyana [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Sort of off topic but, does anyone give their nanny a camera and ask them to snap shots of cute things? I never see a nanny do this and I know as a SAHM I always have my camera with me to capture moments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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op - my nanny does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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you're way too critical of your nanny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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they do this at my dc's day care and then post the photos on a private snapfish site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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Would it be more appealing if she called her "little girl who helps me pay the rent and eat?" You're searching for something to be irritated about. It's passive aggressive. I suspect dd likes her back a lot too and you're torn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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mine does this too. I can see why this irks you but honestly, would it be better any other way? I'm happy to have a nanny who so obviously adores my DD. And in the end, don't worry, there is only one mommy and believe me, your child knows who it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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ita. don't be threatened by the term of endearment. you are the mother, end of story [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] dd is almost 11 months old and is getting bored with toys...any suggestions for good interactive/educational toys? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Piano type keyboard, toys with balls rolling down slopes (my ds played with this for hours) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:26 AM Flag
[ - ] how hard is it, really, to find a good, responsible, reliable, caring nanny for an infant in NYC, who will accept $600 per week, WITHOUT using an agency? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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look below, smb just advertised their good responsible caring nanny here about an hr ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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that is what we pay and found many good options on craigslist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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It's not impossible... try to find someone who is letting her nanny go b/c kids are too old or moving out of the city, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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we pay our Nanny 575 and she is really good - however she does not have her citizenship papers in order which has become our problem. Our Nanny is from the Philippines - she is a college graduate and in her 50's. I found her by asking one of the other nannies in our building - they are cousins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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$575 for how many hours per day? I will need someone from 8:30 am - 6:30 pm, which is a 10-hr day. Is $575/$600 per week realistic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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we paid $450 for a child and $540 for two children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I think that $500-$600 for a nanny for 1 newborn is something you can find for up to 50 hours. Certainly there are those who charge more, especially if you prefer someone with 20 years experience. I prefer a younger nanny so not as hard to come by. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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Hi. Our friend recommended our babysitter. She's wonderful. We use her 3 full days and our friend uses her the other 2 days. In September, my daughter will be starting pre-school and our babysitter will be looking to work for a new family (4 or 5 days a week). If you are interested in hearing more about our babysitter, please contact me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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I am looking for a new babysitter who can work on the books. I have a 9-month-old and 4-yr-old (who will mostly be at school). Days/times are somewhat flexible, but papers are not. Would she be 'eligible'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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