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[ - ] Anyone use the Clearblue OPK and if so, was it accurate? I tried another brand and never got a positive and am using Clearblue this week. Also, is it a big deal if I do the test at 5:00 today when I did at 11:30 yesterday? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.03.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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peeonastick.com has good info about using opks. I believe you are ideally supposed to use them early afternnon as most women have the LH spike in the late morning. It's pretty easy to miss the spike if you test at the wrong time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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Thanks - I'll check it out. I knew about testing late morning/early afternoon and that is why I did that yesterday but am at work and forgot the stick at home so will do as soon as I get home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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my # 1 is a result of clomid and clearblue (the computerized version). it only took one cycle! #2 worked on the 2nd cycle and it never showed an egg, just a high chance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:01 AM Flag
[ - ] Once and for all, and even though it's a moot point now, is it true that if you did not rank ALL available programs on your G&T letter, that your application would be bounced? My understanding was that this was true ONLY if you wanted to be GUARANTEED a district G&T seat. If you were willing to take a chance of not getting any G&T seat, then you were free to rank only a few of your options and would not be bounced for not ranking all available options. Someone pls confirm?! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Where did you hear the applications would be bounced? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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OP: There is a thread on Insideschools where someone indicated that was their understanding of the application form. I wanted to be sure that I had not misread it myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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Don't let other people's paranoia get to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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OP: That would be nirvana, right? DH is actually really good about staying sane and reasonable about this whole process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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No, this is not true. Not ranking all choices only means that your kid is not guaranteed to get a spot because all your choices are already full by the time it was your kid's turn to be placed. I personally did rank everything, though, because I am curious what a 98 would get us. If we don't like it we go with our backup gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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OP: Okay, so you had the same understanding that I had, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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Ditto here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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You only needed to rank all to guarantee a placement. You could rank as few as you wanted if you were satisfied with your zoned school as backup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Best one syllable girls name you've heard in last 6 months is..... 51 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.03.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Clare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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mia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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ok, repeat it slowwwwly to yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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Snort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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wow- not good, sorry! let me try to redeem myself: Rose? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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eve [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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Grace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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May [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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my favorite one is jane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Jane. I love Jane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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np: My dd's name. I (of course) love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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Tess, Bea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Bea sounds like an 80 yo woman. And reminds me of the "Friends" episode... "I am Bea, I drink tea, won't you dance around with me?". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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My mom's name is Beatrice and it's beautiful. But I just can't see a kid with the name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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love, love, love Beatrice for little girls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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no, Aunt Bea...don't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Haven't heard it, but love Ann. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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Grace or Rose [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Maude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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Kate. I love Kate our next girl will be Kate Marie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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but why not give her the full name? more options later. my dauahgter is a kate but its katherine on her birth cerrtificate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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Dón't understand posts like this. Because her parents like Kate, not Katherine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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As do I, but I wanted to give my child more options when seh is older. maybe she will prefer Katherine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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That is my point. I am Amanda and I have way to may nick names, I feel differentely then you in this matter, which is fine, one day when your dd is married and she likes Mandi and not Amanda for her dd then you will laugh and rememebr this post. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I don't like Katie or Katherine. I like simple and classic. My dd is Brynn short and sweet as well. I am Amanda and I have way to may nick names drives me nuts, I think i answer to any name thrown my way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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Nice outing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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not all of us are ashamed on being on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Is your son Hugh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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yeah, katherine is SO not a classic name... sheez [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Wow, can't I have an opinion. I said simple classic. Simple being the operative word. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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LOL, and Brynn is?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Never said Brynn was. She is my other daughter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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My parents did this, gave me the name they like rather than the formal version. It's never been an issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Liked, I meant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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It's not a big deal -- people say "is Kate short for Katherine" and you say "no, it's just Kate." You just have to pick something you like - some names are very popular, some names are too creative, some names are not used for a reason... you can't please everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Kai [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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Bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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I beg to differ. It's my daughter's name and it has a beautiful meaning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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I have a friend from college his name was Kea. i like that name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Ren [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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spelled that way BTW [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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ds named Stimpy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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Love, but love Wren. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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Faye [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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here's some: Paige, Maeve, Lynn, Laine, Eve, May, Leigh, Jane, Anne, Claire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Lee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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PEARL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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sam, bel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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My favorites are Kate and Jane. I also like Grace and Paige. I don't know any Janes or Paiges that are babies though. I have a Katie (but I prefer Kate). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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paige [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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eve [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Gift for a 1yo ? lives in apt bldg... girl... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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doll? i love a bathing suit/coverup/sunglasses/hat/towel type of gift this time of year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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doll stroller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:58 AM Flag
[ - ] I posted this yesterday but am re-posting just in case (got no replies). I had a miscarriage a few weeks ago and took Cytotec, and last week had to take it again because my hormone level hadn't dropped enough. I will be testing it again this week but am curious if anyone has had the experience of going through the Cytotec route and ending up having to have a D&C anyway. This has been a total nightmare that feels like it will never end. TIA. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Sister had to go through this. It took a little while for levels to drop but it did just as they were preparing for surgery. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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So she didn't have to have the surgery? Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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In the end, she didn't. It did take a few weeks but I don't remember how long. Will send good thoughts your way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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That's so nice of you - thank you again. Also, if you don't mind my asking, has your sister had a baby since? GL to you (and her) as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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Yes! Soon after, she got pregnant. Her DS is now 3yo. It will all work out in the end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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I absolutely know that everyone's experience is different, but this made me feel much better. Thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:08 AM Flag
[ - ] I feel like I dress like a guy: wide leg pants (lots of khakis) and shirts, especially in this hot weather. Can't wear dresses b/c of awful calves. Need fashion advice. Help! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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what's wrong with your calves? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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short and very large. And now have scars from previous injury. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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np: longer skirts? i wear a lot of lightweight midcalf skirts in the summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Any specific brands/styles? thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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so what. wear skirts, don't buy into the jr. high fashion mentality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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I think your look sounds classic. As long as you're comfortable with your appearance, who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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try long dresses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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what about adding a cute necklace, like a bulky beaded one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Have a sitter coming today. What should I do? Not mani/pedi. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Talk a walk. Browse a book store. Get a massage. Volunteer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] I hate the new UB-before I would have gotten a few responses to my post- now vertually none 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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i agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Hmmm, maybe you should post something more interesting rather than a complaint [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] What is the etiquite for party favors- It's a one year party- do I get something for the 6 year old coming and for the 3 month olds? What about the ones that don't come?General Topics[ Reply | Stop Watching | Options ] 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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throw some candy and bubbles in a bag. you really don't need to overthing. I wouldn't do anything for a 3 mo old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] I feel like all of those Hunter Round 2 parents who knew that it was a long shot but prayed, prayed, prayed. I'm sure we won't get A but I keep dreaming... 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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you never know. the year we applied, dc got rejected from hunter and accepted to anderson all in the same week -- good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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We were the reverse! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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There are other citywide and district G&Ts that are as good as A or H. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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yes, and? obviously, OP wants anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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yes, and with that narrow mind she is driving herself into insanity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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You and me both. Don't get too hung up on Anderson. Chances are, neither your kid nor mine will get in, and yet it's won't be the end of the world. These kids will do just fine wherever they end up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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I know, and I know she'll be happy anywhere, and we feel lucky to have good options regardless. But after touring so many schools, A. was everything I hoped for in a public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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You sound JUST like me - public zoned option is a great one, yet Anderson was everything I had hoped and more when I toured. Warm, fuzzy feeling I got...I am holding firm that we'll be a lucky one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Me too. I have to stop it! I am setting myself up for a big disappointment. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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I feel like that HSM song "we're all in this together..." Some of us will be thrilled, some disappointed - it's all about when we are pulled out of that magic hat! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Psycho moms- what do you teach your 2yo? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:38 AM Flag
[ - ] name poll: Mairead. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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no one can pronounce it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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I like it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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....with Children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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op:ha-didnt think of that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] How would you feel if your parents (in their mid-50s) decided to adopt a special needs child? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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I don't know. I would probably be concerned for the child since my parents messed up the first time around... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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I'd be concerned about the long term prospects. My parents are very practical, so I'm sure they'd make a plan for down the road. I think it's a great idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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stunned. but that's because fo who they are. it seems more like soemting my IL's woudl do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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OP: surprised no one mentioned feeling a little concerned for dc (their grandchildren) Im sure mine will get plenty of attn, but cant help but feeling like relationship wont be as strong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Love doesnt run out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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wow. That sounds incredibly selfish. Some poor kid is going to have a much better life now and perhaps will enrich the lives of you and your dcs too. Caring for a SN child or ill adult can be a lot of work, but it can also bring many rewards. Try to look at it as an opportunity for your kids (and you too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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op: i agree it sounds selfish-it feels selfish-im trying to work it out-its like a rollercoaster-I look at all the positives but then i get these selfish feelings- i cant mention to my parents b/c im so embarrassed by my selfish feelings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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I'm glad you can admit that. It's probably a somewhat normal reaction. I have had some not so nice emotions regarding my mom's new boyfriend (Dad died a couple of years ago) Changes like this can be scary and strange, but I'll bet if you focus on the positive aspects of it, you will adjust. Your parents sound like amazing people and I'm sure they have enough love for all of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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I think that is a silly and selfcentered concern. That's like feeling sorry for kids from big families, grandkids where there are a lot of grandkids. Sure, an only child or only grandchild gets more attention, but who feels sorry for kids b/c they have siblings and cousins? To me the only legitimate concern is planning for this new child's future. If you don't want to be responsible for this child when your parents die, make sure they know that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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so in your mind "only children" are loved the most, then... what? The love decreases down to like those crazy big Irish Catholic families who don't care about their kids (especially the younger ones) at all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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your kids will benefit from the relationship with the sn child as much if not more than if the grandparents didn't have other children, plus, love doesn't just get divided among whoever is there. I don't love my 2nd kid at 50%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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i know, its just such an adjustment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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I would think it was a great thing to do. I think about something like that - eventually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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