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[ - ] Looks like the MTA will be raising fares again soon as they are on the verge of a serious budget crisis. Apparently, the state is refusing to release the money promised. It feels like Bloomberg isn't stepping in for either the MTA or the DOE monies! How would your lives be effected by an MTA fare hike? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Is our governor being railroaded by Albany? Why isn't the State giving money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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NYC is often cut out of the state budget. Look at the law suit the DOE had to file in order to get the money the state budgeted for NYC public schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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The city is screwing itself but not asking condo developers to pay for additional schools/MTA. All these new buildings mean new people (and families)-- Why hasn't Bloomberg pushed for them to shoulder some of the tax burden...After all, new condos often have abated taxes for up to 10 years! That means a free ride for condo owners who send their kids to public schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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np. ITTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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but bloomberg got the 234 annex built and the foundling hospital bought, so he actually has pushed for them to shoulder some of the burden. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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we have a weak mayor, and that is really the problem. he is on board with denying nyc dcs of a decent education if it enhances his position vis a vis his cronies in power. it is sickening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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itd on the schools-they missed the boat with developers but they are trying to make the education system a mroe level playing field. unfortunately, thye are pissing off the white mc while doing so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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no. I am for some of the changes klein is making, but it is up to bloomburg to get adequate funding for the system. he is filthy rich bastard who doesn't want to piss off his powerful buddies and figures parents can just pay for their kids aret classes. its disgusting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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see above. he has also helped middle-class new yorkers with breaks to landlords, such as helping tenants to convert the mitchell-lama complex in the village to condos. i'm not sure why you think he's such a d&ck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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^sorry, co-ops not condos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Just got the local Village paper and it looks like there is a plan to build a new school in the West Village to ease over crowding. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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that will take years to actually occur [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Yes, good news. Don't know how they will redraw the lines or if it will be a choice school or zoned school. But it will help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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the foundling hospital will be turned into a school sometime after 2013. it will be a zoned school. nyu is also building a school. and rumor has it a middle school may be built on pier 40. yes, all years in the future, but great news for downtown families thanks to the hard work of the parents in that zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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What is NYU planning? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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keep in mind that the same newspaper also reported that beekman would be built for fall 2008 (we moved in 2004 into 234 zone). don't think they've even broken ground [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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you mean the one at the foundling hospital they they will take possession of in 2012? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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later, actually. they don't close on the deal until 2013. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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The Downtown Express/Villager newspapers updated their predicted date for the Frank Gehry Beekman school as things changed over the years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] OP: No. But three pounds worth? :) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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This has happened to me before---usually related to bloating/poop, etc. You can gain upto one pound per meal. If you changed your diet, your body might be adapting. Give yourself a few days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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eat some probiotics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Hello!!! I am going to Miami tomorrow, not renting a car BUT taking taxi from airport to the Hotel and back to the aiport when I come back. Do I have to take a car seat? My son is 8 months. I wish I dont have to get a car seat! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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i know it's tough, but just take the car seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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;(((( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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just got back from miami and i did not take a car seat but held him on my lap the entire ride to and from airport. make sure you sit in the back. i was really apprehensive about doing this but everything was fine. btw, just got back from miami last week, it rained every single day, i hope you have better luck. I LOVE MIAMI [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Love love love Miami, but take the seat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] dh is habitually late for work/meetings. he is in a leadership position and i think this sets a bad example and is detrimental to his success. he doesn't think it's a big deal. how can i get him to be more responsible? or am i making too big a deal out of this? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Are you his manager/agent or his wife?!?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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i take it you think i should mind my own business? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Just be careful. There is only so much you can do and you want to make sure your relationship with dh is strong. Have you asked him about it? Like, "Is there some reason why you are always late?" Maybe he doesn't like his job? BTW, is he late for personal/family stuff too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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point taken. he is generally late for most things (just like his parents). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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Ah, he's a late person...I know those people (as an "always early person"). You might want to ask him what he thinks about his late-ness, but ask because you are curious, not because you are trying to fix him. BTW, you can not fix men--especially if this is "in his genes":) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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It's actually very passive aggressive behavior.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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That is making a lot of assumptions and assuming intent behind his actions. I think you need to talk with him about it...It is not just one thing he is late for. If this is really a p-a behavior, he would be late for selective things. But he's late for everything. Sounds like poor time management skills. Does he distract easily or get caught up in activities? Why is he late? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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True, he is not selective about what he's late for -- can range from things he dislikes to things he hates. I think he's tends to run late b/c he simply does not think/plan ahead. Doesn't consider consequence of staying up late the night before an early meeting, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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lol, i meant ranges from things he likes/dislikes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Yeap. Just a poor planner, but you need to go forward gingerly if you want to change his behavior. You don't want to be a nag. Have you tried moving his watch/clock ahead a few minutes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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I try not to nag -- i realize it's not a big deal for him (but is for me since i was raised to always be on time -- erring to be early rather than late) He's not very responsive to the alarm clock at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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My dh is a late sleeper. I've found that he'll get up if I open the shade, turn on lights/music, and "start the day" in a loud way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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adhd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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How late is he (normally)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:49 AM Flag
[ - ] So upset. I've been working out 5 days a week for 3 weeks, changed my diet, drinking tons of water and the scale last week said I lost 2 pounds. Yesterday and today it said I gained 3 pounds. Not my period, wtf?! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Did you poop today? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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it's not about the weight...it's about how your clothes fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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Weigh yourself once a week at the same time of day, wearing only your underwear. Make an Excel graph of your weight. You will see that while your weight varies, over time the overall trend is down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] DUMB question: When you use the broiler on your over, are you supposed to leave the over door open a little? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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I do or I burn whatever I'm cooking, but you don't have to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:52 AM Flag
[ - ] I really want to blow off dds soccer game and go to the beach 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Go and take him with you! Have a great day. It's too hot to play soccer:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you think Hillary will be re-elected as a NY Senator? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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definitely, unless she gets a cabinet post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:47 AM Flag
[ - ] I totally forgot that we have a birthday party to go to today at 2:30. I need a gift for a 4 year old girl. Any ideas? TIA. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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stomp rocket [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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oooh, what [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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any other ideas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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I found a cute little purse and wallet and then got "fake" money to put in it. I still see her carrying it around. I wrote in the card, "every woman should have her own money." The mommy laughed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Thr pp is cute with the purse and money, but I think it's too grown up for a four year old. Get her something fun like a board game. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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beads, craft things [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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subscription to National Geographic for kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Teenage babysitter just called to say she was running late and said she was in a cab. Do I pay her for the cab? I told her not to do that again and just call. I don't have to be anywhere just having over to get some stuff done. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.07.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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do you normally have an arrangement for transportation? is she a regular sitter? a few bucks of goodwill goes a long way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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no, it was her choice to leave when she did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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You do not need to pay her for the cab but giving a few extra $ would help with goodwill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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That's what I was thinking. She has to learn how to handle her money IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:17 AM Flag
[ - ] 16 mo dd woke up at 7:30 a.m. with a 103 fever. Ate a tiny bit of breakfast and then was so tired I put her down again for a nap. It's now 11 a.m. Should I go in and check on her (which will probably wake her up) or just let her sleep? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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always let them sleep when they are sick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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OP: I know you are right, but I am just a little worried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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Can you go into her room and feel her forehead without waking her? Did you give her a fever reducer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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OP: Gave her Motrin...if I go in, I know I will wake her...door is loud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Let her sleep. Motrin last up to six hours. She needs the sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone get mail yet today? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.07.08, 08:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Heading to Southern Vermont - any suggestions for visiting towns in the area? Not big on shopping but love quaint little towns, historic houses, local restaurants. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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grafton and look up the simon pearce place-they have a really nice restaurant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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agree with grafton, chester nearby there - a little north woodstock and quechee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:54 AM Flag
[ - ] recs for sippy cup that will keep milk cold for a few hours? i've heard good and bad things about the foogo cup. thanks! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I like "Kidfresh" - it's a store around 2nd and 85th, that has a lot of those things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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I like the foogo cup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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just put an ice cube in it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:20 AM Flag
[ - ] honest answers only please and no judgements. how often do/did you have a drink when pregnant? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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Honestly never for either pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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few sips of wine once a week or less. it just doesn't really appeal to me. I see other people with it and think I want some, but a few sips is plenty for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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Drank plenty--until I got positive pg test. Didn't drink at all after that (no coffee, either). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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I had 1/2 glass beer at the end of my first tri, 1 glass of wine at Thanksgiving, and 1 glass of champagne on NYE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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#1 and #2, 1x month after first trimester, #3, 2x month after first trimester [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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my OB said i could have about 3 glasses of wine a week. i don;t though. i maybe have 1-2 a month. DH is a little weird about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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I had a sip of champagne on our anniversary. That's pretty much all I can remember having--I rarely drink when not pg either though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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1st tri none...2nd tri maybe 1 or 2 glasses a week...3rd tri maybe 1/2 glass prob 3 times a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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1 glass of wine a week after first trimester [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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np-same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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OR - shd add that this is exactly what I did w ds & he is a bright healthy 3 yo who has always been ahead of developmental milestones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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one (large) glass of red every Saturday night after about 13 weeks. it was what kept me sane. Flame away but dd is bright and healthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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1/2 a glass once every week or two after first trimester. And then several glasses on 9/11 with #1 (I was home on bedrest with preterm labor, doctor told me to drink them while they called in more prescriptions to try to stop my contractions at home - turns out doctors used to prescribe wine for preterm labor before the drugs were developed). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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