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[ - ] Totally overwhelmed looking at strollers! the Bugaboo, Quinny, or Peg Perego? And do you really need more than 1 stroller? Pg w/ #1..... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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I have 3 strollers. The bug which we use for walks around our burb (it's really the sturdiest), a MacLaren for the car, and a job stroller b/c I thought I'd start jogging after baby was born. I never use the jog stroller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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wow, ok. so the maclaren folds like an umbrella...do you find the bug difficult to fold up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Yeah, the bug comes apart in two pieces and is on the heavy side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] The 4's are the worst. Just saying. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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in our house, 3,4 and 5 sucked. The votes are out on six. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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what makes them bad? My dd turned 4 2 weeks ago and I don't know what to expect...3 was ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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OP: never-ending control issues. I will be the only mom popping champagne on the first day of kindergarten. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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sing it sister [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Any advocates of interval training over steady cardio? I am reading that interval training is better to do to lose "stubborn belly fat". 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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I have nasty belly fat. Sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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i am seriously considering just getting fat. i hate all exercise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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I hate exercise and I love food. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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gosh, me too... so many yummy foods and so many icky excercises and ways to sweat and tire oneself out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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unfortunately, belly fat is all about diet. great abs are made in the kitchen. signed, jelly belly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:15 PM Flag
[ - ] DS had tonsils and adenoids removed 2 weeks ago. He is speakig very nasally ever since. Does this go away? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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Poor thing. I don't know the answer to your question. How old is he, and how bad were his symptoms that led to removing them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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my friend said it does in two weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] how do I get 8.5 month old to pick up her food or hold her bottle? I put the food in front of her at every meal and she squeals and cry with frustration when I don't put it in her mouth. Should I keep putting food there and continue to spoon feed her and NOT put the pieces in her mouth? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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she doesn't yet have the pincer grasp - comes closer to 9 mo on average [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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My ds never held is bottle. Luckily I found sippy cups with handles that he uses now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:51 PM Flag
[ - ] decorating 9 months olds new room, she has two "niche" areas in room where there is a window. Should I put window seats there or wait and figure out what I might want the space for when she's a toddler. Is a window seat a waste of space? there is plenty of storage in room. TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Bookcases/storage with a cushion on top. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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we're building a desk and bookshelves into both our dc's rooms that have areas like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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You can't have enough storage in a kids room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:56 PM Flag
[ - ] My 5 month old ds rolled off the mattress we had on the floor and conked the back of his head. He cried for a few minutes but seems okay. One hour later, he still has a pink spot where he hit his head. It breaks my heart. He's okay, right? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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yes he is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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yes, if the mattress was already on the floor he didn't fall far at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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pupils equal and reactive to light? did not lose consciousness? then fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Having a c-section tomorrow morning - 1st db. Totally, totally freaking out. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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Don't freak out and congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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Good luck to you!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Tomorrow will be one of the happiest days of your life. Congrats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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congratulations! my first and second dbs were c-sections too, so I know how you feel. It's surreal to walk in there with no labor and have a baby a few hours later. any questions for me? c section is easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Congrats in advance! You will be fine. My sister warned me ahead of time that you may feel really emotional and weepy on the third day (from hormonal changes). It was so helpful to know this so when I burst into tears over a broken hairbrush, I knew what was happening. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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take a deep breath. tomorrow will come and go if you freak or not and at the end you will have a db... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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my c-section was SO much easier, better, and safer than my vaginal delivery. don't be freaked out and good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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congrats. it will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Need rec for UWS pediatric dentist. The names we know about are Best, and Perracchia. Good? Any others? we're in the high 70s. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I just took ds to Best. No problems at all - place had all the toys and dvds required, and ds had a blast. He's a bit cheaper than Dr Rob, but he doesn't take insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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np: love, love dr rob (perracchia) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Doing weight watchers. I made myself tomato sauce (3 cups = 5.5 points), spinach (1 cup cooked = .5 point) and whole wheat pasta (2 oz = 3 points). Lots of food and very low points! Now here's the kicker- I used some olive oil to saute the garlic and onion for my sauce. 2 tablespoons = 8 points!!!!! Insane! The pan was basically dry by the time I was finished cooking the onions and garlic. Could the olive oil just burn off a little? Do I really need to count it as 8 points? Lordy... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Thanks for the fascinating and detailed post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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there are other weight watchers moms on here that will help. but thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Help with what? Oil doesn't burn off. Just count your points, fatty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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you're sweet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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Yup, oil and fats are highly caloric. Cooking Light always suggests spraying the pan with cooking spray instead of using oil. Blech, says I. But 2T is a lot just for some garlic and onion. Try using only 1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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right. thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Ladies I need your help. I'm desperate for a completely non jiggle jogging bra. I want to start running but am nursing and my old ones just aren't going to hack it. TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Natori [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Is there a certain type/name etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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Natori [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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wear two bras: an old regular bra with a sports bra over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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I need a new sports bra anyway. I can't breathe in my old one and I don't have a plethora of bras that fit right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] I was opposed to CIO for my db, but when he was still a bad sleeper at 13 mo, I couldn't take it anymore and did it. Now at 19 mo, my ds actually asks us to go to bed at night! He was such a seriously bad sleeper, and CIO really got him on track. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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thanks for sharing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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We were so against it for db #1 and still have to spend lots if time getting her to sleep every night (she's 2 yrs). Just had #2 and think we will CIO, just to save our sanity. I'm really on the fence, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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Read Ferber. It really helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:45 PM Flag
[ - ] WHY is there a witching hour? I mean, what causes it? db is so mellow all day but from 6=11pm, just when I want to try to have a meal and/or conversation with dh, it's all screaming and pacing and bouncing. Sigh. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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Overtired. That's what Happiest Baby on the Block and some others theorize. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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She slept most of the day, though. Hmmm... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Maybe she need to sleep less during the day and go down for the night between 6-8. Keeping her up to 11 is way late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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This would be fine with me but I thought the feeling was "never wake a sleeping baby". Maybe I'll try to keep her up more during the day tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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She may have her day and nights messed up. Try to keep her in light as much as you can during the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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trying to keep them awake and waking them up are two different things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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how old is db? If about 6 - 9 wks - it's a developmental thing neurologically [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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no it isn't. That would mean all babies did this and they don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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both mine did at around this time...and all the baby books say this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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All the baby books do not say there is a neurological development state where ALL babies cry and fret at a "witching" hour. But its not worth arguing about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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Well, she's 12 weeks, but was born 8 weeks early. So it's kind of hard to say. You're probably right, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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I've read that when they're early, you subtract the weeks to get the "real" age. So, you're about on track for mild colic. It peaks at 6 weeks and tapers off by 12 or 16 weeks. I remember pretty much constantly nursing from 4 to 11 p.m. for a few weeks with #2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Thanks. Thats kind of what I figured. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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mine did the same. they grow out of it. just hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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because martinis had to be invented... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Where can I buy a dress to wear to a wedding in the Hamptons? I'm 20 weeks and the dress is supposed to be 'festive'. I'm in New York City... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.03.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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What the heck does "festive" mean? FWIW, I went to a wedding when I was 6 months pregnant and no one notices the dress as much as the belly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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OP: My thoughts exactly re: festive. I don't know. These are fancy people, however, much fancier than I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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Destination Maternity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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I'd buy the Calypso wrap dress -- you can wear it not PG, too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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and perhaps 3 other non pg women will have it on as well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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toga [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
[ - ] I have very mixed feelings. Nanny of 7 months hasn't really been a good fit for our family and we've had some trust issues, plus her life seems to attract drama. Interviewed a nanny yesterday who is awesome, just the opposite and appears that she would be a very calming influence for our family. I'm dreading firing nanny and going through the transition, but so hopeful for the nanny situation to finally be stable and resolved here! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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who needs more drama [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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change the locks, then fire her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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It's pretty expensive to change the locks -- we have a lot of exterior doors and it cost us $900 to change them when we moved in last year. I think we'll ask her for her key back and that's it. We have an alarm and she knows we do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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re key them then. gosh you idiots... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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Bite. Me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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you have trust issues with this person and you aren't going to rekey your locks? YOU ARE AN IDIOT and a cheapskate one at that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Trust your instincts. Go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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toga [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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get rid of the drama and bring inthe calm. isn't your life crazy enough ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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definately hire the new nanny. We recently had a similar situation, changed nannies, and everyone is so much happier. And definately rekey your locks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Slightly fictionalized, but our situation is basically this: b/g twins, and we are legacies at both Cathedral and Collegiate. Assuming we can get in both places WWYD? Split the kids so that db at least can go to Collegiate which has a high school? Send both to Cathedral even though it's only k-8? Or try to get both into a coed K-12, possibly having to turn down early admission? I know we could have worse problems, but I'm tortured about this! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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Depending on my children of course, I would send ds to Collegiate and DD to another ss or Cathedral. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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Thanks - you don't think kindergarden is too early to split twins up though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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many families "have" to do this who don't have your choices. Apply to both schools as legacies and see where you get in. In this day and age, many other school will not even open your file until early admit dates have passed or you blatantly tell tehm you are *not* doing early admit. And even then..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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heavens no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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i consulted with my twin's preschool teacher about spitting them. i think they have a better window into that aspect of our children's lives than we are privvy to. gl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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If one could go to Collegiate that has HS, I would send ds there. Don't you think it'll be just as hard to get b/g twins into HS? Far easier if you only have to deal with dd alone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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What is the fictionalized part? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I was wondering the same thing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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the names of the schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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maybe they aren't twins? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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OP: I'll never tell!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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NP - I assume the situation is really that she has B/G twins and the legacy schools are, say, Spence and Town. Something analogous but not the precise schools mentioned in the post. Interesting (and pretty enviable) situation, OP; I would try to send your son to Collegiate and apply broadly for your daughter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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I would try to send both to Cathedral and use boy's legacy status at Collegiate for high school if it seems like the right school for him. Legacy counts for high school also. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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OP: thanks for your responses all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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