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[ - ] Venting: Stupid, insensitive SILs...at a baby shower they threw and playing stupid shower games. One game is whoever's birthday is closest to baby's due date wins a prize, etc. One question is whoever has the most children, but they must be children that you yourself gave birth to or you can't count them. Is that not the most ignorant thing you have ever heard? I have a number of friends who are adopting and those children are their children. Irony is that one SIL had her babies through IVF. You'd think she'd be more sensitive to the challenges of conceiving and the joy of having a child. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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you're overthinking the whole thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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i completely agree with you. very insensitive and completely unnecessary too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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It's not even about challenges of conceiving -- only counting children that you yourself gave birth to is completely ignorant. I hope you called her on it. I would have -- but then I have an adopted son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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I assume that the SIL meant to exclude step children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Why does everyone love St. Luke's School so much? I walk by the building regularly and it looks pretty ugly. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.07.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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now there's a shallow reason for picking a school. and i don't even think it's so ugly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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It has a fine reputation, great exmissions, that beautiful garden, and the nicest admissions process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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I love competing with people who choose schools on the basis of the look of the building! Good luck to your dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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I hope you're kidding. If you're serious, you're an idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Ugly? I always used to think how lovely when I passed it. Wondered why no one I knew talked about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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Funny, we're sending DC there for pre-K b/c it was where we got in (only other accept was inferior school), not because it was our top choice, but I loved the tour. Why do you say it's ugly? Charming location that's like a West Village oasis [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] preschools 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:31 AM Flag
[ - ] I think it is okay 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:26 AM Flag
[ - ] RE: TTC - on Clomid, had 1 good follicle, dr gave me trigger shot & said I'd ovulate last night & do it a lot. Should I NOT be drinking these next few weeks? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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It really doesn't matter during the two week wait, but if you went through all that trouble to get pregnant, why would you take a risk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] Wow, who knew? You can inject yogurt into your vaginal canal for yeast infection. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.07.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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you didn't know this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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ew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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grow up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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everyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone been to Smugglers Notch- any recommendations for restaurants in the area, things to do or general tips. TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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LOVE stowe. Just relax. Walk on the bike trail. Try out the different restaurants. Spa at Top Notch is fantastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone flown with toddler who has ear infection? Was it awful for them? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.07.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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double ear infections but did not know until a day after we got home...she must have a high pain thresh hold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Just came from a play date where the mommy was complaining about parking in the city. Apparently, this woman has a garage in her building (Chelsea) and takes her car (with ds & dd) everywhere: doctors appointments, play dates, nursery school. She said she spent $1000 dollars a month on parking alone (not including her garage). Am I the only middle class mommy left in Manhattan!?!? I guess if I were that wealthy, I hire a car or get taxis. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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She is a dumb mommy. It'd be cheaper to get a cab. I cab everywhere when I need to and saves me a great deal of money. If I have to go a long distance, I might take an express train (say from uptown to downtown), get off and hail a cab to avoid high cab fare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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We drive our car in the city occassionally, but mostly take cabs since no matter where you park it is $25+ even for 30 min plus you then have to walk where you go. Main advantage to driving your car is you have the car seats, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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driving and parking in NYC is such a pain in the ass. For $1000/month I'd use taxis or service for sure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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We just sold our car--actually kept it in a garage in Jersey City. What a relief! Did anyone see the NYT article on oil prices rising...Between gas/parking/hassle, I'm glad to be rid of the car! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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was that b/c she wants to use her car seat? Thinks it's safer? How old are the kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I have found that New Yorkers who WANT to use their cars come up with all the reasons why they HAVE to use their cars. This city is one of the few places in this country where you can live without a car with no hardship whatsoever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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have a car, park it in our building, and only use it to go out of town. Why would anyone waste their energy and money driving around this city? One of the great things about living here is the ability to get around without driving! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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we usually use it only to go out of town, but after memorial day, spaces are so much more available, we sometimes drive to diff neighborhoods and park on street for dinner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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that is nuts! she must not be a native new yorker then. i guess maybe if you grew up driving everywhere it would be hard to give up? i don't even have a license so I can't imagine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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ditto to the no license. i typically take the bus or walk. when i need to go somewhere with the kids, i use kid car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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That is absurd! IT is bad for the environment and for one's sanity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] If you received a call bc you did not submit a g&t form, can you post your district? tia 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.07.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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D3. Got the call 2 nights ago. Was the first one to report here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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D2, two days ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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these replies make sense. the highest number of qualifiers are in d2 and d3 and i would bet that most families that would turn down g&t for private are in these districts too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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never happened. someone is making this up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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yes it did--what are you a conspiracy theory nut? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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D2 - Sat night. Go figure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 04:31 AM Flag
[ - ] moving into 3br w/ 2.5yods & 3mo dd. still deciding whether to have them share a room & use the xtra rm as an office/guest room or give them their own rooms. WWYD? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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Give them each their own room, but have one of the rooms outfitted for a guest room. When you have guests move them in together (get a trundle). This worked well for me and my brother when we were growing up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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I'd have them share as long as possible as long as both are decent sleepers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Having BBQ with (2) 4 yr olds. What are the most yummy store bought veggie burgers? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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hot dogs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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yeah doing dogs, but im pregnant with dd#2 & dogs are gassing me out so want to have veggie burgers too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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ah, I like the plain garden burgers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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My 5 yo (and I) love Morningstar Farms basil-pizza veggie burgers. Slightly spicy and so good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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Trader Joe's Turkey Burgers or Dr. Praeger's - Any type. I personally like the California Style but DH loves the Bombay and Tex-Mex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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dr. praegers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Any mail yet today? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.07.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I think you should wait at least 2 more weeks for G&T letters. They just started calling 90+ families that did not submit applications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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Do you think since they are calling people they were not able to fill all of the g&t seats, or they just want to make sure they haven't screwed up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I think they were calling people first BEFORE they started assigning seats because it would be unfair for DOE to assign all the seats and give leftovers to those whose applications they think might have lost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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Lord, I hope this isn't the case. The forms were returned weeks ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I think you can count on DOE to be both slow and unfair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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It seems like the number of people who didn't submit must be substantial if they are concerned enough to call everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Nothing here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Nothing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Nada. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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nothing here either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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