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[ - ] When did DB drop morning nap? 14.5mo. and today for first time, no nap, just quiet play in the crib. Afternoon nap is about 1.5hrs. and 7pm-7am sleeping. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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my son dropped it at that age exactly. but it wasn't a smooth transition b/c he couldn't quite make it all the way to 1pm without sleep but didn't need the morning one anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Curious - How much would/did you spend on a dining room light fixture? Trying to decide if I'm nuts to buy this one I like. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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lighting is expensive. i would probably spend a few hundred dollars if it will be a permanent fixture. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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It's $1200. Seems so expensive, but on the other hand, I hope to have it for the next 15+ years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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or: that's more than I would pay but i don't know your financial situation. i was thinking more like $500... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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I think it's more than I would pay too. Having trouble finding something I like, so I wondered if I was just being cheap. But I'm going to keep looking. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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darfur [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Oh go away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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we spent several thousand for ours, it's hard to find a decent chandelier for less [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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np: yes us too. way more than $1200 but will have it a loong time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Where can I shop online for a dress for my brother's wedding? And what's hip now that will still look good in pictures 20 years from now? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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i am looking for one for my sister's wedding. neimans, saks, bloomingdales [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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seems like you answered your own question, and why are you worried about what the pictures will look like 20 years from now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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seriously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Huh? And because they'll be all over my parents' house, forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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oh please... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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what's so strange about that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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you won't like it in 20 years no matter what you wear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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i was not op- i was responding to her question. are you an idiot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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play nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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indeed...and thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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your response was poorly worded so no, I'm not an idiot. did you forget to take your meds today? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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np: ITA. This would have been clearer--I am looking for one for my sister's wedding at Neimans, Saks, and Bloomingdale's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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i think a different person responded about where she is looking for another wedding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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i've had luck with dresses from banana republic and you can buy online from them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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I also like BR. You can try j crew as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:20 AM Flag
[ - ] When can dc go in a booster seat and not the big carseat? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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When they are 40 pounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Are you taking your dcs outside to play today? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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No playgroup at home with a/c on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Will be taking DC to kindergarten by subway in the fall. At what age do DC need to pay a fare? I still have her go under the turnstiles. Is that wrong? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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i think they're supposed to pay by 2, or otherwise 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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that is totally wrong. Why post if you don't know the answer. 44 inches. It's by height, not age. Most K kids do have to pay, but my 6 1/2 year old just hit 44 inches, so it really depends on the kid (and, btw, no one has said anything yet about her paying. It happens more often on the bus b/c the bus driver is right there). More importantly, if you live more than a mile from the school, your child can get a free MTA pass. If you live more than 1/2 mile but less than a mile, your child can get a half fare pass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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It is actually AGE or HEIGHT 4 or 44 inches [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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apparently there's a height where they're supposed to pay, but most schools give a free metrocard to elem students if they live more than a mile away - good for buses, not sure about subways. At any rate, I didn't start paying for my kids until they were around 3rd or 4th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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if you use a seat, you pay for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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Are you sure it's 44 inches? I thought it was 47? Some buses have a line so maybe you can see if your DC is below it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:03 AM Flag
[ - ] InsideSchools says G&T K Letters this Week: Monday, June 9 G+T Placements Out Soon Posted by helen at 10:57 AM From the DOE, "All parents will receive their G&T placements later this week," in line with their planned early-June timeline. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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Just saw that too. Now that reality is hitting - I am so nervous to get the mail every day! Sort of nice living in a fantasy world where DC could go anywhere! Trust me - I still really want to know for sure but - i liked my fantasy world! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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ack -- i can't wait any more! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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it's almost worse to believe they're be coming later this week. at least up until five minutes ago i could be more cal about it, telling myself we wouldn't hear until next week at the earliest. now starting tomorrow i'm gonna be stalking the mailbox [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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^^they'll [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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^^calm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Oh great - I'm going to get NOTHING done this week again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Same here. This is like some sort of disease - checking repeatedly on things you have no control over despite knowing that nothing has changed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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I feel the same. Keep checking UB and InsiderSchool. I know it's kinda sick, but I can't help myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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you need help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Are you 10% productivity, matchmaker mom? I think you are the one I want to be friends at A with - good luck! I'll be getting nothing done this week either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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no, that's me (matchmaker mom/10% productivity--still hanging around, but super busy at work today so need to gear up to at least 20% productivity :-)) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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p.s. if we both end up at Anderson we will have to hum "Matchmaker" under our breathe until we find each other! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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HA - I will if you will! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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I'll join in too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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I should just leave town. So neurotic! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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LINK PLEASE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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LINK - http://insideschools.blogspot.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Ugh. DD is becoming really really bad lately. She is turning 2 next week. It seems like in the last 2 weeks she's been acting out like crazy. She's hitting other kids if they snatch her toys and snacks and freaks out when I make her share. Today she wanted to play with a little girl's toy and she hit her when the girl wouldn't share! I stuck her in the corner of the room and told her that she was being really bad. It's so embarrassing and I hate that my once sweet little girl is turning into a terror. Help! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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that's normal toddler behavior. redirect, tell her about sharing, try to model for her. please don't tell her she's bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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well she kicked the girl's baby brother and then tried to hit the girl in the head with a drum. i think that's bad behavior [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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fine, tell her she's bad. don't bother trying to correct the behavior, or redirect her, just shame her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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how does telling her "no hitting. it's bad to hit other kids" and giving her a time out while the other kids are playing is not correcting/redirecting etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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tell her the behavior is bad, not that she is bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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yes - i think you can tell her that the behavior is bad without telling her that SHE is bad. but you should definitely get accross to her that that kind of behavior is bad and not acceptable. in as few words as possible. then distract/redirect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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definitely not unusual. She is being a normal 2 year old. I agree with redirecting, maybe a time out, though they don't really work for us. I think it is a phase they must outgrow, and they will when they can communicate better. Agree that it is embarrassing, but this is what little kids do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Isn't there a good book out now that deals with some of this toddler behavior? Someone on here should know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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My ped recommends 123 Magic but I haven't read it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:16 AM Flag
[ - ] I have to pay $150 to split the room's cost for a bachelorette party that I didn't go to because my husband was sick and couldn't watch db? Is this normal? One other bridesmaid paid for half the cost of the room and the other ones contributed to the cost of the bride's (my 1st cousin) spa treatments. If I went to the bachelorette I would have had to pay for gas to drive there and cost of food for myself for Sat. night and Sun. day. Is this normal? I didn't have a bachelorette party. 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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an individual hotel room, or the party room? if it was a group party room, i can see paying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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It was the room everyone stayed in. I couldn't go to the event, of course. Other people paid for the cost of spa treatments I guess. I have lived a sheltered life I guess since I didn't know about this option for a bachelorette & I had a horrible weekend because DH is sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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it's not all about you. sucks but you wold have paid even more if you were there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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Yes. BUT is this THE NORM, people????!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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yes!!! that's why we're all answering this way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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are you reading the replies? yes, this is the norm. surprising that you're having such trouble understanding it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Because sadly, I am very poor right now. The bridesmaid's dress alone will cost me more than $200 and [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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yes that sucks but that is what you get for being a bridesmaid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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THIS IS THE NORM!!!! HOW MANY TIMES DO WE HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS MORON! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Might I ask you why you are calling me a moron? Did you have some issue with either being a bride or a bridesmaid? I didn't grow up knowing this. My parents did not have this type of wedding. Please have just some slight empathy. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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np: Empathy for you wanting to rip off the other bridesmaids? Nuh-uh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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You are lame. Were you on the Bridezilla show, I think I saw you. BTW: not OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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No, you are lame. OP had the option to say "no" when invited. I think these bachelorette parties are stupid. But she can't stick the others with the cost after committing to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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itttta. and OR you are ot lame [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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^not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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what? i grew up with immigrant chinese families who didn't have bachlorette parties. even I KNOW that this is what you do. It's called "social graces," you moron [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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OP - YOU KNOW WHAT - I know that it's social graces and I feel that I was grateful to get people go GO to my wedding at all. I just need to tell DH that it is the NORM, because he's really FREAKING out. I've lost a few friends because he didn't feel we had money for a shower, etc. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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Also, our only db is just under 1 years old so we are not used to being so poor from daycare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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your friends purchased presents for your wedding and shower. you can buy cheaper presents if need be. you can also say "no thanks" to a bachlorette party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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yes it's normal. everyone contributes and you bowed out last minute. it's your obligation to pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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Believe me, I would have gone. DH was being horrible because he was sick (chronic ear infection -- 2 ER visits ... etc.) and wouldn't watch db for even Sunday at the least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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your dh sounds like an infant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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i agree with this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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i'm not saying that you are bad for not going, but since you said yes, the organizer worked out the cost for everyone. this happens all the time. no biggie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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am so sheltered that I didn't know all of this. I paid $500 for my wedding dress in 2004. (Wedding on the East Coast.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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the hotel doesn't care that your husband couldn't watch the kids -- the room still cost the same. why should everyon else pay more just because you bailed (regardless of reason)? the room was booked with the assumption of everyone paying the agreed-upon amount [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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You have to pay. But I am SO glad my BIL is the last person we know to get married. I'm so tired of wasting money on this kind of shit. Soon to be SIL is having a bridal shower AND a bachelorette party. DH is the best man, and they are going fishing for the weekend - I told DH not to even tell me how much it will cost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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It seems a little childish and forced, just mho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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I agree. Lately I say no to these events. But can't do that with BIL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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I think that is lame, I pulled out 1 week in advance and I didn't pay anything. Give me a break people she couldn't go, so don't make her pay as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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I think if an event is too expensive, then you can say no thank you. Once you agree to attend, then you are on board for your share of the expenses even if your plans force you to cancel at the last minute. I will say, I think that when people plan showers & bachelorette parties, they are often inconsiderate of those who may wish to participate and are on a different budget. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 01:03 PM Flag
[ - ] What are some fun things for a 6-year old boy to do in Manhattan? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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go to the big slide at the playground near 68th and 5th ave in central park. it's a huge slide - kids love it. also sprinklers there to cool off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:06 AM Flag
[ - ] MIL implied yesterday that I feed ds too often said nastily I have never seen a baby eat so many times in one day. He just turned 10 months he has bottles at around 7:30, 11:30, 3:30 and 7. Solids at 9, 1 and 5:30. Is this to often? I know I should not care what MIL thinks because this schedule works for us but I am wondering if I am doing this wrong. BTW, he is 3rd percentile for weight so not overfeeding. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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looks fine to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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Your MIL is crazy. You are right on target. Don't let her get to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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tell her that your doctor said that you are doing a good job. she sounds really bitchy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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does he feed himself or do you have to give him the bottle and spoon feed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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seems like he is eating every 2 hours. that is what we were doing for our 6month old, but i felt like all i did was feed him. our pediatrician said we should do bottle and solid within an hour of each other. so we went to breakfast bottle and meal, lunch bottle and meal, snack bottle, dinner meal then bottle at bed and bottle in middle of night. i feed him if he is hungry and if he's hungry he'll eat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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OR - i feel much better with our new schedule. we get like 3-4 hours between now. BTW - my DS is now 8.5 mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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OR - also, do what you feel is right!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Reunion weekend -- anyone w/good stories??? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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15th here -- lots of late night carousing...even some hooking up in the dorms for old time sake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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us 2...dh and i decided to make it an "open" weekend and had a contest to see who could get more action [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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disgusting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:36 AM Flag
[ - ] where exactly is Wallabout, Brooklyn? I think it's near the Navy Yard, but I'm trying to figure out where the borders are approx., relative to Williamsburg, Ft. Greene and Clinton Hill. anyone? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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I'm pretty sure it's still Williamsburg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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oh...I'd thought it was below Williamsburg somehow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] has anyone save their baby's cord blood? I don't know what to think of it. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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[ - ] I wish he would just tell me he's just not that into me, so I could move on. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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The point is his actions do the talking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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He has e-mailed a bit, but I am almost positive he came to town and did not contact me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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clearly he's just not into you. Stop being a doormat and get a life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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If you think that, then he probably is (just in guy speak) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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Guy speak is "Too busy to talk" right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there anyone with kids in PS6, 290 or 158? We will be moving and just wondering if you are happy with the school. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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i don't have kids in these schools but I have a friend with 2 children at ps158 and they have been very pleased. i've heard only good things and if we stay in the city, this is where ds will go in 2 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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