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[ - ] Cornell moms- how long did it take you to get amnio results back? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.05.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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initial results 3 days - full results 10 days. All you really need are the initial results anyhow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Someone please call 347-787-4212 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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what is this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Paula is that you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:04 AM Flag
[ - ] "we own our home outright, maxed out college savings for both dc and have no debt whatsoever. Not even 40 yet! You can get there, too." other than the age issue, is any of this even remotely true for you? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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not living in NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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my sister is 41, both cars paid for, much of their 3 young dc's colleges paid for, low mortgage...can't say they're good w/ their money but he makes a lot and housing costs are low [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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We did when we lived in the sticks, but gave it all up for the dream of living in NYC. We never looked back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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not remotely true for me, but congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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op: not for me, either. someone else posted it and i thought it wasn't really true for a lot of people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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I know one person who can say this. They make good money and budget well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School of St. Nicholas 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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^^Sorry! Hit return. Does anyone know anything about this school? It's in Flushing. My in laws have been talking about it, but I can't find much information about it. TIA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Can someone explain what happens to the posts on this new format? The more replies a post gets, the more it stays at the top of the screen? and the poor un-replied-to-posts just go on to die? How is this working here? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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It's sorted by most active. Unless you check sort by recency over on the right. Oh, and Paula, 347-787-4212 is looking for work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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lol re: Paula. Thanks for the pointer to sort by recency. much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:11 AM Flag
[ - ] moved to hoboken almost 2 yrs ago - very disappointed that it's such a white town with little diversity; lots of families, but oh-so-waspy... very few black and latino families, some asians around, but not at all diverse... feel like don't fit in here, but can't afford to live in the city and love how close it is to manhattan (both dh and i work there)... anyone else feel the same way? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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sil lives there. it is a manhattan extension 'hood. i thought the schools were diverse? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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It really depends on where you are in Hoboken. We live right by the high school and see a spectrum of diversity. But I agree, it's not as diverse as a lot of other areas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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we live 4-5 blocks from the path station; i meet moms on the playground and the new-moms group at st. mary... room full of 20 moms for instance, 2 asian moms, 0.5 black mom, rest is all white [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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yeah- we live further back. The demographic definitely varies throughout the town. Our church is nothing but diversity for instance. I'm asian, Dh is white, and we see a lot of other multicultural families at the places we frequent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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where do you guys go? we're both asian. i'm a lot more used to equal white-black-hispanic-asian populations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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a bit late on this, but we go to restaurants uptown for the most part, church at St. Ann's, Columbus Park, library, Shoprite, etc. no play groups or anything yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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I don't think of Hoboken as WASPY, but you might like Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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not the slope though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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maybe not waspy - but very monotonous; all the moms there seem to all behave the same way... i'm thinking brooklyn would be more interesting too - but i've never been there! it's only a 30m drive away but have never hung out there... which neighborhoods should i check out first? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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Paula 347-787-4212 feels the same way about Hoboken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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i went to a restaurant in hoboken over the weekend my dh and i were the only non-white people in a large very crowded restaurant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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thank you! that's what i've been trying to say... i went through schooling with an incredibly diverse crowd, as well as training for my job... now that we've moved to where we plan to live at for the first 5 yrs of db's life, i feel a huge disconnect w/my town... just feel sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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We had considered a Hoboken move until we visited. My dh and ds were the only non-whites. We felt totally strange. Brooklyn is waaaaay better if you can not afford to live in the city. Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Clinton, Carroll Gardens and even part of Brooklyn Heights is better. You might try the cheap middle class projects (Covent Garden on Jay Street/Adams street) for cheap family size housing in BH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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i think i'll make dh go visit those areas w/me... we already bought our place in hoboken though (dh grew up in jersey city and went to stevens (in hoboken) - he clearly does not feel the same way as me; he's not caucasian) so i'm not sure if a move is even practical... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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We loved Brooklyn Heights...You can get a 2-bedroom, 2-bath for under 600000 in Concord Village. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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come to jersey city. i like it here and it's just as close to manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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where in jc do you live? dh's parents live near journal square.. it's a bit of a hot mess over there... we love how we can walk around hoboken, how many parks there are, the beautiful waterfront, the stores; but then we sit down at a restaurant or talk to people, and i immed feel out of place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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i live downtown in Van Vorst Park area. very different from Journal Square (tho' my dd goes to preschool up there). You should come over on the PATH one day to Grove St. and walk around here and Paulus Hook, Harsimus and Hamilton Park nabes. Very diverse, but like Hoboken, also very transient. People move a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:26 AM Flag
[ - ] had baby #2 a couple days ago and am surprised i haven't heard from any of the neighbors on our floor. only lived here a year so we're not tight with anyone but they all knew i was pregnant and we had a balloon on the door. if my neighbor had a baby i'd bring her some darn cookies! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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I never had any neighbors come by - I think everyone assumes you're sleeping or otherwise indisposed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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that sucks but maybe they don't want to intrude so early either that or they are jerks. btw - congrats, what did you have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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girl! thanks1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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maybe someone will come by over the weekend. I rarely see neighbors during the week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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I can't imagine any of my neighbors in my NYC apartment doing this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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same thought here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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I would think I was intruding. They do not want to intrude and don't know you are the type who would welcome visitors at this time of transition. some people might even think you are isolating the baby from germs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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Maybe Paula 347-787-4212 can bring you some cookies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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get a life it's NYC-- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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have a life thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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they probably just don't want to intrude. I'm sure they're curious about the baby and will be all excited to see it when you first venture outside with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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my neigbors didn't give me anything, though I didn't announce it with a balloon on my door. but I never even noticed that they didn't give anything, I never expected them to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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would never expect my neighbors to come by. when ds was born, one of our neighbors stopped by with a small gift, but it was completely unexpected. one of our neighbors just had a baby and we spoke in the hall and aks about the baby whenever we see them, but we don't drop by. they actually discouraged visitors until their dc had his shots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:50 AM Flag
[ - ] online shopping reccs. for plain yellow buttondowns for 2yo? tia. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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ralph lauren polo sale at bloomies - 30% off sale price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] I can manage with my 2 dds on the subway up to the Bronx Zoo, right? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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I always pack an assortment of small toys/books for the subway. Keep them busy until you hit 125th street when they can look outside. My dh has wordworld downloaded on his ipod for long trips on the train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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I wouldn't feel safe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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Why wouldn't you feel safe?!?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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why wouldn't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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I would feel totally safe on that line--unless you were planning the trip for after 10pm. I've done it a couple of times alone and with ds. Never a problem... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone like having sliding glass doors on their bath/shower? Other than slightly less water on the floor I see all negatives, but don't want to yank it out of the new house's bath without thinking it through. Thoughts? TIA 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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i grew up with these and whenever i go to my parent's house i hate them. ESPECIALLY hate giving baths b/c you can't sit on the edge of the tub comfortably. i support ripping them out. PLUS i love shower curtains. love how easy and cheap it is to give your bathroom a lift simply by replacing the shower curtain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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This is what I was thinking. This bath will mainly be used for young dcs and it just seems like such a pain to bathe one dc much less two, as we might have in a couple years. I also feel like they're always dirty, always a little pool of filmy water in the track... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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don't like them harder to bathe dcs, generally less attractive IMHO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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ita! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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we have one and it's awful (was here when we moved in and haven't taken it out)--I would love to be rid of ti [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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Friend in college slipped on wet floor, fell, and track for shower door got him right in the shin bone. Still makes me cringe to think about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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take them out! such a pain to bathe dc w/those doors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Funny, every time I mop up the spill from my two monkeys after bath time I wish I had those doors again... Just fold a towel in half and drape it over side and you can sit on edge of tub. The upstairs apt in our two family had one when we moved in. I took it out. It is really easy to do for those of you who hate yours. The only issue is the holes left in the wall and cleaning up the caulk. (A razor blade, a green scrubbie and some acetone. Done.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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So you would have preferred keeping it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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This is for the tenants. The old one was trashed. I think the bathroom looks better without it BUT I have a water stain in my BR ceiling because tenants' sister is too simple minded to operate a shower curtain.... I could argue either way. The newer generaion ones are much nicer though. And you can get them now without the track on the bottom! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone ever given their dc benadryl to help them sleep, on a flight for example? I think I may need to when I go away, but don't want to hurt dd. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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It won't hurt your dd...Our ped recommended it for international flights, but it makes our ds kind of loopy and he didn't sleep. We are investing in a portable dvd player for our next trip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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pretty common i think - just do a very small dose. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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it has simply never worked fro my children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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it sometimes backfires... be forewarned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:41 AM Flag
[ - ] WTF?! Just found out that my FSH level is 10.7 and I'm only 32. What gives? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Are you having trouble? Did you have the clomid challenge test? My FSH was 27 at age 35! I was told by an RE that I would only get pregnant with donor eggs, but conceived naturally on my own. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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yes. initially confirmed that it is due to male factor. but now we have the added FSH issue. encouraging to hear about your experience. did you do anything to improve your chances, i.e. acupuncture, etc.? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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yes, I did acupuncture which I'm convinced helped. That and went on vacation - came back pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 11:19 AM Flag
[ - ] What types of things would make you think your nanny was looking for a new job? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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taking calls on her ceel during work in a secretive manner... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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call in sick for interviews or late [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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op - ok clearly paranoid then because I found a piece of paper she seemed to have forgotten with the name on a woman the age of a child and the number [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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do you have a good relationship with Nanny? Other people are always trying to poach my nanny but she tells me about it and she also babysits for many of them on her time off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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she is new - and overall I would say yes but we are still getting used to each other AND I am a new mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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I'm sure it's fine it's hard to get used to a new nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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could be for night bb sitting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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or a playdate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Her name is Paula, and her phone number is 347-787-4212. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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confused by this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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whats with this damn paula and her number ?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:24 AM Flag
[ - ] Need some opinions: we're moving to Queens and were planning to put dd (5) in good public school. now we're considering a very good parochial school that is a 15min drive. How important is it to you for your child to go to school locally and have friends from their school to play w/after school, etc. Do I just count on her making friends in neighborhood while her school friends live in other town? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.05.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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how many hours is the school day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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i think v. important when young - also for you as well. if you are close youwill get more involved w/ school but maybe you need to look at long term since middles schools are a challenge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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op: DD would be going into first grade, so it's a normal full day. There may be a bus she could take (Forest Hills to Flushing). The parochial school is Greek. She's learning Greek now and I love that aspect of the education. Greek schools (in my experience) tend to be a little traditional but a good education. Lots of siblings, cousins, etc. Just don't want to live in the car. Really not sure what to do.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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first OR: i don't know what the right answer for you is, but i can tell you about my own experience. dd goes to a school that is fairly local but it happens to be that most of the kids from our neighborhood are in the other class. right now it doesn't matter so much b/c she is still in preschool and she plays with kids on her block. so if it's preschool, i'd say you should try it. also, it's most likely that a good number of students are also coming from other neighborhoods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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that's tough but the 2nd language is a big plus. can you try it for a year? and if it's too much tranfer her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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op: I"m going to both the schools next week to take tours, etc. Hopefully I can find out if any kids locally do attend the Greek school. I think the benefits to the school outweigh the other considerations, partly because DD is so social and outgoing, she tends to make friends easily. Thanks for the thoughts everyone!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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np: so you are sending her to St. Nick's. I think your dc will make plenty of friends there that live in queens. Most kids I know who go there are from Queens. Apparently its a very good school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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op: thank you! I just posted about that school to get feedback. My inlaws rave about it, but I was hoping for more relevant, non biased opinions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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just be prepared bc i think there is a lot of competing with the jones over there. very typical in some greek communities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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op: I was still watching this. Heard this from 2 very reliable people... I think it's off our list. I'm not at all interested in that environment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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