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[ - ] Where do you buy dc's favorite footie pjs? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Children's Place - I don't like this store for anything but PJs but we use the cotton ones in the summer and the fleece kind in winter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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that's where i've found some - so far the only place... that's why I asked - there's gotta be other options... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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well - fwiw, they hold up in the wash and my kids love them. and like i said, i don't buy anything else there b/c it all shrinks so badly and falls apart easily. but i love pjs from CP - oh - and i love their little girl socks too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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sears and landsend. I also like Hanna Andersson. My kids don't like the kind with feet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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until 9mo, landsend. Then llbean. But I only want 100% cotton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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oooh - they have cute ones... do the feet have rubber on them?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:38 PM Flag
[ - ] DH got an offer to transfer to Atlanta. I know nothing about areas, but I want to look at houses on line. What towns should I look at? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Is the job in Atlanta proper or a burb? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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He would be starting an office for his company, so I guess we could pick the place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Well - I don't know your price range but if you can't afford to be in Buckhead or in the more trendy areas then I'd find a good suburb and make sure his office is there. Are you an NYCer? Atlanta may be a shock - so sprawled out and terrible horrible traffic. But if you can work and live in the city it may be kind of cool. I think Decatur is good - an unincorporated area that is surrounded by Atlanta proper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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^there's also a cool part that starts with an H that I'm blanking on. Highlands or something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Price range would be about a Mil. We lived in NYC, but are now living in Maryland, so we are used to both life styles. We just want a nice town, with good schools. But private is fine too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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you can get a nice house in just about any 'hood of atl for a mil (I'm looking, too, btw) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I think you could a find a decent place anywhere in Atlanta at the million mark - depending on what you're used to. I have no clue where the good public schools are, though. Sorry. My friends live very far north of Atlanta. I know the schools are good but it's hardly like living IN Atlanta. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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something really close to his work. traffic there is horrendous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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where is his job? midtown? look in buckhead, ansley park, inman park, druid hills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Yes, these are all good areas to look. The best private school by far is Westminster. Signed, former Buckhead resident [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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Dunwoody [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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not! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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I grew up in Buckhead and it is lovely, if a bit "old school" after living in NYC for 20 years...although there are sections where young families live. The Highlands is nice, too. My niece lives in Decatur, which used to be a no-man's land when I was young, but now is great. You could try Sandy Springs as well, and Roswell is also very nice, but farther out. Everyone is right about the traffic...it is awful. Take that into account, whatever you do. It is a lovely city in many ways, though not as exciting as NYC, but the people are great and it's very diverse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Most important is where his job is. If it is intown, stay intown b/c of traffic. Buckhead is good. VA Highlands can be a bit young and seedy/crime in parts. If you like that area, look in Morningside instead. Some people also like the Emory/North Druid Hills area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I will keep going. Schools, if you stay intown, you will need to do private after elementary school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Woops. Not used to this new system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Dunwoody and Roswell are burbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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If office is Buckhead or north, and you want swim/tennis, you need to do East Cobb or Alpharetta/Roswell. Vinings is also nice and closer-in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] sorry. a bit ignorant on the whole school thing here in nyc. what is the difference between Hunter and Anderson? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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laugh out loud [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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you mean LOL? am i in the twilight zone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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so sorry that i am not as enlightened as you obviously are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Hunter is open to the public, but it is run by Hunter College, not the NYC DOE. So it has the freedom to design its own curriculum and select its classes. You take the Stanford Binet to qualify, and if score high enough, go to a 2nd round evaluation in person. Anderson is a DOE school open to kids from all 5 boroughs who score high enough (chosen by lottery). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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thank you for your direct answer to the question. I've not been swept up in the hype, so I wasn't aware of the difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:41 PM Flag
[ - ] if obama chooses hillary as his running mate HE WILL LOSE. who would vote for that crazy beotch? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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please, over 17M people did. The ticket does not work together but no need to attack her like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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misogyny will not win you votes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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every time you post stuff like this you are helping McCain. dumbfuck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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well, that is the idea. you don't think i'd actually vote for a democrat so my taxes can go skyhigh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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give it up curb mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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what is curb mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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lots of people you idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:46 PM Flag
[ - ] As you have likely heard, a number of public PreK applicants who should have received priority (siblings of older kids already enrolled at that school; zoned kids rejected, while out-of-zone and out-of-district kids were accepted) did not get spots in this year's PreK admissions. As spots are limited in general, some schools simply have more sibling or zoned applicants than there are spots for, but that is not the matter at issue. If you know of anyone in this situation (anywhere in NYC!) please ask them to complete this survey as we (parents of rejected kids) attempt to get a handle on the scope & outreach thus far. While both Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum & City Councilman Bill De Blasio called a press conference yesterday demanding the DOE deal with the situation, we have yet to have a proper response from the DOE as a group or individually. They have told the press they will find suitable spots for wrongly rejected kids, but these spots may be in a school elsewhere in one's district. That is unacceptable. PLEASE PASS ON OUR POST THIS SURVEY: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0B4Y3u5DSXKj4qsF7gptpA_3d_3d Many thanks, Mom to rejected twin and accepted twin (although no letter yet) at big sis' school 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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oh, p&ss off. i am so tired of hearing people whine about not getting into public preschool! hey. you. with the sib. you were lucky once. let someone else have a shot at something most parents in nyc don't have. meanwhile, you can actually pony up and hire a babysitter. i have lost all respect for betsy gotbaum. she needs to devote her time to the real issues facing this city. not middle class parents whining that they don't have free daycare for chrissakes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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hiring a babysitter is hardly preschool. you have a serious problem with lower class bitterness. I hope you get some help. guess someone wasn't nice to you growing up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Lily too trendy right now? I love the name but don't want to chose anything that's too trendy. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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go to the ssa database and track the popularity over the last 50 years. If it's rapidly increasing in the past 10 years, it's trendy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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quite trendy, sorry. so is Lila. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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kind of, but then, I'm Olivia's mom. sigh... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:53 PM Flag
[ - ] has anyone bought a BREATHALYZER? i need a reliable one. any recs? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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how charming [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] I was watching some reality baby show today. The mom had a natural childbirth but then didn't even try to breastfeed. It seems incongruent to me but I'm not even sure why. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Maybe she had pre-existing medical condition that dictated that she couldn't breastfee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I also have natural births. All 3 of my children have been born at home. I do not breastfeed as I do not produce milk. Strange, I know. My first child was starved by day 6. I tried and tried but have never been able to produce more than a half oz of milk(total) in a 24 hr period. It is rare, but there are a few of us out there. perhaps this is the case or something similar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 10:52 PM Flag
[ - ] My DH needs some kind of sandals - doesnt like flip flops, what should he get? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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crocs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Pls no crocs are NOT appealing on men! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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crocs suck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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No way is he going to wear crocs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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conan style lace up thongs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Cole Haan has some of the only semi decent sandals for men...I pretty much don't think sandals on men are a great idea. So many of them have the ugliest unkempt feet and toes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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i agree about the grody toes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Teyva, Keen, Columbia all have sandals - they are more sporty than casual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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he does not need sandals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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well true. my dad never wears sandals. but cant wear sneakers all summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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then get the Keen ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there a reason why the private vs. public debate has been raging lately? Was there some thing in the paper recently? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Because school placements for next year are winding down, people are feeling anxious and want to justify their choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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not sure....as private school mom, I relaly try no to put down any one's choices, btu the comments lately have been both incorrect and rude, at times [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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article in NYTimes a week or so back about the overcrowding in public K schools and 100+ kids don't have a spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Plus 3100 dcs took the ERB for 2400 spots this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] i don't get you people. you're walking along with your kid and it's OKAY for a stranger to try to pick them up out of the blue because they want to "help?" 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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you clearly are not from NY nor have you ever been to NY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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But don't politely ask my kid to get off the swing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Oh, please. I've been in the identical situation. Yes, it made me slightly uncomfortable as an instinctive reaction, to see a stranger picking up your kid. But I instantly recognized it for what it was. Get over yourself! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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you're overreacting. if that's the scariest thing that's happened to you, count yourself very lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] 38 weeks pregnant - got the crib delivered 2 weeks ago with wrong part. Just got the replacement part in the mail today...open the box...wrong part. Why the F did I spend $900 on this "designer" crib to get this service?! I just want to put my nursery together and nest and am hormonal and upset !! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.05.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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I bought a $300 dollar crib and had no problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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op - that is my point. I called their customer service line and the 18-year old dumb dumb that answered was very rude and then hung up on me. I'm fuming right now. And I think I lost my mucus plug today as well. Just great!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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You know what, I think you should just focus on this baby and worry about your crib later. No sense in it. Lesson learned, dont buy designer crib, its a waste of money and patience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I know but in my heart I just want everything ready for my first child and feel like a failure already. I am a ball of hormones so don't listen to me :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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just curious, what brand did you buy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:38 PM Flag
[ - ] moving at the end of june (out of state). Haven't told nanny yet - doing it on Monday, which would give her 3 weeks to find a new job. and telling her i will give her 2 weeks sev if she sticks it out with me (she's only been with us for 4 mo). I'll also be an awesome reference for her as well as send out a posting to my local play spaces. anything else i can do? i feel terrible... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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post an employer ad for her on craigslist and you will likely find her a job to start when you move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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ITA...nannies are used to this...don't worry... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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I, personally, think it's terrible. I can't imagine treating a nanny that way--I'd give her as much notice as possible, and start helping her find another job right away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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op: i had to step away but wth? we just got our commitment letter for the mortgage today. if it didn't come through, we wouldn't be going anywhere.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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Where are you? I may need a nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:30 AM Flag
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tell her now. why are you waiting so long? she is living with you. i think you should give her the most time possible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 04:15 AM Flag
[ - ] i forgot how much i hate it here 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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that's what i think every time i walk into My Gym [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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into your gym or "my gym"? i was thinking of signing dd up for gymnastics there - why do you hate it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] i no longer live in nyc. you all are CRAZY about this school crap. we're talking about little children here. you've all got to relax! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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ITA.. former NYCer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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op: and i don't live in a cushy suburb either with fantastic schools. everyone just take it down a thousand! why not focus on developing your dcs character with the same passion? just as an example... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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See you at State U! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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op: 1, what would be wrong with that? i graduated from state u with honors and went to harvard for a phd on a full ride. i think state u served me just fine! even if i didnt go to harvard afterward, are you really guaranteed such a great life if you go to private college? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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for real. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Miscarriage moms: How long did it take to get back the genetics? I had my d&c a month ago and am starting to think they lost the sample. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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anyone??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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are you talking about the chromosomes? It depends on the lab. Some labs can take up to 6 weeks. Also, there is a high rate of test failure so you may not get results. Check with your doctor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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no more than 2 weeks, but don't remember exactly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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mine was pretty quick--i'd say within a week or so. for one of mine, they suspected a molar pregnancy and those results took longer, but still not more than two weeks, i think. have you called your doctor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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wasn't sure when it would be appropriate to call...maybe i'll call tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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i think it also depends on where you go. i was at nyu and the pathology report was performed at their own lab. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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never got mine (never asked) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:38 PM Flag
[ - ] I am buying an apartment, happened very quick, and got a good price. I am not too bothered about getting an inpection, as I feel its a great price, and owner wants to close asap (suits me) so I dont want to delay. I am planning to redo kitchen and baths anyway, and its in a 6 story co-op, with a quite high maintenance, so I figure, what could be so bad with it? With a house I would of course do one, but a nyc co-op? (not top floor). Am I being really silly? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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are you saying youre going to bypass the inspection [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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sounds like it, doesn't it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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yes, inspection takes just a few hours and can usually be done on really short notice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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You are being very silly. The high maintenance could be indicative of a problem and you want to have an inspection to make sure that there aren't any major structural problems, which I would fear considering the low price, the fact that the seller wants to close soon, and the high maintenance. It doesn't take long to hire an inspector or to schedule one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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it gets done in a day and you get the results that day. i would not bypass the inspection. even if you're going to redo a lot, you still want to know what you're buying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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i seriously do not get this. why in the world would you pay so much money for something and not get it checked out first? you could find someone to come w/in 24 hrs for $300 or so. would you buy a used car without having a mechanic check it out first? i wouldn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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I have bought 4 homes in 8 years. Did not do an inspection on first and had lots of problems with roof. Did do an inspection on second and had lots of problems with roof. Did an inspection on 3rd and did not have any real surprises. Did inspection on 4th and did not reveal anything I wasn't expecting. What I am saying is - inspection is only as good as the inspector and even then there are things they can't tell you because they don't know what is behind the walls. It's a roll of the dice. They can tell you age and life expectancy of mechanicals and things like that so you will know when you have to buck up to replace that stuff...but other than that you kind of need to know that you are going to have to spend a lot usually on stuff you did not expect to for repairs. I say save the $ on inspection and save it for repairs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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have your contractor or RE attorney recommend an inspector. it's stupid to skip the inspection, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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RE attorney here. I would guess only about 1 in 5 or 6 get an inspection of a coop or condo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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