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[ - ] how old is your db and how much do they weigh? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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5, 40lbs, almost 2, I'm guessing around 30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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5yo, 42lbs and 47"; 3yo - about 33lbs; 6mo - 15lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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5.5 years is 49 lbs; 1.8 years is 23 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Diaper question. When did you switch from Pampers swaddlers to cruisers? My son is 9 months and only 18 pounds been using size 2-3 swaddlers. Should I switch to size 3 cruisers? is there a difference? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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If he fits in the diapers and they don't leak and he isn't getting any rashes, no need to change. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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op: just ready to order more and I order in bulk. was wondering what the difference was between swaddlers and cruisers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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i think swaddlers absorb more and are a tad softer. cruisers have more elastic on the sides for dbs that are getting more active, like crawling, etc. we actually did baby dry before we did cruisers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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guess I could buy a small pack of cruisers and see for myself what the difference is before I buy in bulk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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op: he is crawling and pulling to stand that is why I thought cruisers would be good. What is baby dry? Like swaddlers but bigger? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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just get luvs. theyre cheaper and work fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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op: just looked on pampers website. Swaddlers are for up to five months! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:35 AM Flag
[ - ] would love to give preschool teacher an end-of-the-year gift but the thing is there are two teachers, one who is great and one who says all sorts of annoying, insensitive and borderline offensive things. can't give a gift to just one of them... so, I guess the group gift from all the parents is all I am going to do this year. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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do the group gift and a little something extra to the great teacher to let her know how much you appreciated her work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Why couldn't you give her a card with a gc in it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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but won't she tell the other teacher? and won't the other teacher notice and be offended either way, even if she doesn't tell her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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np: do you have the teacher's home address? stick something in the mail to her this summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:53 AM Flag
[ - ] this primary is SO much about race. Why is it OK for blacks to be so racist, even celebrated, but whites are bigots for preferring a white candidate. MSN headline this morning says "blacks elated...." Can you imagine a headline saying "whites elated...". Its OK to vote for Obama because he's black, but its NOT OK not to vote for him because he's black. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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uh, legacy of slavery maybe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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i agree. i'm not sure how bad i think it is, but i do think it's important to realize that there is a double standard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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is this a serious question ? are you new to the US ? not clear on history ? it is a joyful day if you're black or if you are ready to see our country move forward... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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right....so let's say Obama becomes president, are you telling me black people still won't be pissed? I don't believe it. They will always blame others for their position in the world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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you are sick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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right....i'm sick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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quote from black dad in NYT: "now my daughter can't ever say to me 'it's because i'm black' as an excuse." I think this will really change the way the next gen of black youngsters think about their horizons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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what I'm saying is that a black man as president - and a good president who happens to be black - gives hope and a feeling that anyone can really become anything with struggle and work in this country. the deck is stacked and has always been, but this change is (if it happens) a great opportunity to change the dialogue a bit... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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So all black people are "pissed" and "always blame others for their position in the world"? You don't think you may be just a touch racist? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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everyone is "A little bit racist." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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fact is fact - it makes black people sick how they were treated and unless you are black you have no right to speak for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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np: i'm not asking to speak for them. but i can take interest in how a large group of americans are thinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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So you are saying that after nearly EVERY SINGLE ELECTION, newspapers should say "whites elated"? What's the point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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I think you misuse the term racist and it is funny how you opt for "bigot" to describe whites. Your last sentence is what defines the difference. It is ok to vote for someone because, among other things, he represents your community/race/etc. When it becomes morally suspect is when you refuse to consider someone solely because they are a member of a group. The black community has a long history of voting for whites in this country. The same can not be said for whites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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np: i don't know if i agree that it's ok to vote for someone b/c of race. and i don't know if people feel the same way, depending on the race. i think the op's point is that it seems to be ok for black people to choose obama b/c he is black but it's not ok for white people to choose clinton for similar reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:45 AM Flag
[ - ] We have an interview with a coop board next week. Anyone have insight into what they will ask? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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do you smoke? play drums? have pets? will you serve on the board? do you have any questions? are you planning any renovations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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OP: Will they ask anything specifically about our 3 year old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:19 AM Flag
[ - ] DH rarely initiates sex with me.... What's up? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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give us more context [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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We just don't have it much. When we have good opps, he doesn't ask. I don't press b/c I really don't want it much but he's a guy, doesn't he need something more than he is getting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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he thinks you don't want to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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Have you rejected him a bunch recently? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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I am in the same boat myself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:24 AM Flag
[ - ] I don't think its a perception that those that attend public school couldn't get into private schools. It is a perception (a true one I believe) that those in public can't afford private schools though. I mean, in some cases parents choose public, but I bet most would send kids to private if they could easily afford it. Why not? I know I would. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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i am not. i believe in public education. call me a sanctimommy but it is one of my bedrock beliefs, like voting or picking up your own trash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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actually, we have garbage men that come to pick up our trash [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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so you are one of those people that throws your cheetos bags on the street? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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op: OK, but if you wanted to and could afford a private education, would your kids intellect be stopping you....??? seriously....the idea that private school kids are smarts bugs the hell out of me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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same here. I also don't like the nyc private school culture. I do not believe my child's future rests on where she goes to preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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I refuse to put myself in the poor house to educate my 3 children among the very wealthy. I'm not about to spend $90K/yr for 3 dc non-college education. I'm not a fan of public school either. I'm pretty much down on school in general these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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op:me too :-(....although a UB mom recommend those Kumon workbooks and I love those. I like working at home with dcs on academic stuff ocassionally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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how much do you pay for childcare, exclusive of education? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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exclusive of education? $3 for each time of gym babysitting. My dcs go to preschool, one in public and one in parochial ($625/mo). Love the parochial preschool, despise the public one. Thinking of keeping my older dc home w/ my next year for K. We'll see. This is not a homeschooling friendly area and it's a bit daunting to do something so against the grain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I cannot justify spending the amount of $$$ asked for private schools when we're zoned for a great public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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same here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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i'm kind of in the middle on this issue. i am sending to parochial school which, imo, has a lot of the perceived benefits or private but without the really high cost and without the elitism. I think the problem is that a lot of public schools are not doing a good job when it comes to education. With private, you are picking the school and even if it's not a top notch school, you have enough of a choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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I feel that in NYC, you also have many public school choices, with some luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:37 AM Flag
[ - ] potty training question: get the little child-size potty or seat on top of toilet? with the little potties do you have to train them all over again to get on the big toilet? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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We did the toilet seat top with a stool. Worked wonders. DS will even go on regular toilets outside of the home now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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we used both. sometimes DD prefers to poop on the little potty because her feet are on the ground. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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we started w/ the Bjorn potty b/c we left it (don't snark, smaller nyc apt) in the living room when she first started training; then moved to the seat on toilet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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Yeap, we moved from Bjorn potty to toilet top. I hear you on the small apartment thing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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as I wrote that it sounded gross, but it just makes sense! didn't seem gross at the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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hey it's not gross! We live in a house, but toilet training twins is meaning I have the potty on this floor and then in the morning and at night they use the bathroom upstairs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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I think it depends on the child. My 3rd child hates being on the big potty - even with a stool. But has no prob going on the little potty. We are not in hard core training phase yet but when I do I will suck it up and deal with the little potty (didn't use it at all for dd #2) b/c I'd rather the whole process be less stressful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone btdt? My 2 yo dd walks on her toes (speacially on her left side) and kind of drags that leg when she walks. She has not missed any developmental milestone so far - walked at 12 months, etc. I am taking her to the doctor soon but just wanted to know anyone else's experience. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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please don't post this type of question on schools board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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fu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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please be selective about posting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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op: i thought parents of school going kids might have had some experience here. did not realize that the "school" people do not want to be "bothered" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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could be nothing, or it could be a sign of something much more serious--call your pediatrician [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 11:11 AM Flag
[ - ] starting working out this week and leg muscles and butt are very sore. i have also noticed a 2 lb weight gain on the scale. could this be correlated to the muscle pain? like water retention in my muscles? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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weight fluctuates normally by a few pounds day to day. just keep with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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but these 2 lbs have stuck all week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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yes, probably water retention in your muscles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 AM Flag
[ - ] 26 weeks pg, haven't had a bowel movement in over 72 hours. I'm popping Maalox, Gas-X and Colace like it's going out of style, but I'm REALLY uncomfortable. What else can I do to get things moving again? I'm normally so regular and this is not fun. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.05.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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small cup of coffee? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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big cup of coffee and go somewhere where ther's no bathroom... then you'll be ready to explode ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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haha, ain't that the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I know you should only take in moderation while pg, but peri-colace worked for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I feel your pain! i have had the worst constipation...and i find that walking and a cup of coffee (or half decaf even) does the trick. I also only take my vitamins ever other day now and that helps too. i was getting too much iron [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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yeah, i'm not taking any iron right now b/c of this situation. I guess I need to get my tush off this chair and get walking. Shake something loose... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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what goes in will come out. why get so upset about this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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np: spoken by someone who has never suffered true constipation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I have IBS. I know what its like, and have learned that constipation is really minor in the scope of things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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i had ibs for years (before drastically altering my diet) and i can tell you that until this pregnancy, i did not know what it was like to go 6 -7 days without pooping and deal with the gas and bloating and painfulness. the relief of diareah is much preferable to the constipated feeling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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not being able to leave the house b/c of diarrhea is not preferable to anything, imo. just curious, how did you change your diet? I feel much better when I elimiate carbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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um...it is so uncomfortable! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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Are you still on? Just wanted to tell you to look up the ingredients of the stuff you're taking. I can't remember which is which - but some of the antacids have aluminum and some have magnesium. One is constipating (i think the alum but not 100% sure.) so be careful what you take to relieve your gas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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kashi cereal and fruit did the trick for me when Colace didn't. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Are you taking iron? Maybe cut it out for a few days (anemia won't kill you). Exercise, coffee, other hot drinks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:45 AM Flag
[ - ] what do i ask potential babysitters-housecleaners on the phone? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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Think about what you want done in your home and make sure they will do and follow directions well. Get and follow up on all references! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:09 AM Flag
[ - ] mother's helper Q: house needs putting things away. always tons of papers everywhere! she can't really do that? can i ask her to scrub a bathroom? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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yes to paper, no to potty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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how does she know where to put the dozens of piles of papers with notes and invoices away though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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uh, you show her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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np- why no to the bathroom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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it's your job or your house cleaner's job... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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mother's helper implies childcare or errands, not cleaning the bathroom. mother's helpers are usually younger--how old is this girl? I did it when I was around 12 or 13--there is no way i would've scubbed a toilet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD when 22 m.o. who has been good sleeper for long time starts getting up at 5 - and today at 4:45 a.m. - feel bad for neighbors putting her back in to cry (and hopefully sleep) how long to you let them cry at that hour?New York City[ Reply | Stop Watching | Options ] 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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I always get up and try to quiet my ds immediately. The apartment factor definately plays into it. Have you tried extending his/her time by giving him/her a bottle, toy, book. My ds would self entertain reading books and singing sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:11 AM Flag
[ - ] How often do you have sex...really. Charlotte on SATC says 3x/week. We are more like Miranda and Steve. Are we doomed> 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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it ebbs and flows depending on waht's going on. sometimes twice a week, sometimes once, sometimes 3x, sometimes not at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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pretty much never [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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Yeap, Miranda and Steve here. The movie actually made me go home and have sex with my husband. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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I saw it with my DH and we didn't go home and have sex. What's up with that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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My DH was completely surprised (I saw it with my gay mafia) and thrilled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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usually once a week, but we went 6 mo after the birth of #2 (who is now 8 mo) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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2x/week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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