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[ - ] When did your child transition to one nap? Our 10 mo. old is fighting his morning nap like crazy. Moved it to 11 am and he goes down with less crying but seems tired before that. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.03.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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just keep playing around w/ the time. that's super early to think about dropping it. it was a rough transition around 14 mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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I should add that he hasn't really taken an afternoon nap for weeks. At most he'll snooze for a few minutes in the stroller, but never more than 15. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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My 12 mo is doing the same thing. I'm going to see how afternoon napping goes today, and if she doesn't nap, we'll start experimenting with 1 nap per day tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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At exactly 1 year, he would no longer go down for a 2nd nap. So we pushed the AM nap later until it became a longer midday nap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:44 AM Flag
[ - ] How long does CIO take with a 10 month old? My ds is the most stubborn little bugger. Has been from birth. We've been at it consistently for 2 weeks and it doesn't seem to be improving. 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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you must be doing it wrong. try this. put db to bed. go back in, every 5 minutes, talk, soothe, pat, but dont pick up. first night it will be an hour plus, by fourth night should go to bed on own. if he wakes a night, do you feed? either way, do same thing for night wakings, every five mins go in. this worked great for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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I'll go in if he's been hysterical for a long time, but for the most part we're doing more of the Weissbluth technique than Ferber. It gets better (started at 2 hours and got down to 12 minutes) but then the next night it's back to 45 min then back to 2 hours! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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I should add that I follow the rules when I go in - never pick him up, just pat and shush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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I dont know Weissbluth, and I think Ferber has successively longer intervals. Use the same 5 minute interval every time. Try it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Weissbluth basically says that it is easier in the end not to go back in at all. So we'll let him go pretty long without checking on him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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That is disgusting - please google weisenbluth... 2 weeks?! STOP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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NP: You don't know anything. OP, go with what works. If he gets more hysterical when you go in or if it keeps him more awake, then it's cold turkey. Otherwise, a graduated method (aka Ferber) is a little more sane. Also, although Weissbluth doesn't talk about it, teething messes with sleeping until about 18 months. There will be good and bad nights. The main thing is to be consistent with sleep time rituals and timing. Other than that, cold turkey, Ferber, sit in the room until he's asleep -- it's all good. (Mother of two here.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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what works in regard to you getting sleep or what works to make a happy baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. What works for a baby is not always pleasant for a parent. Remember that these are all phases and in the long run of a life - they are short phases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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They aren't separate things, nimrod. First of all, a well-rested baby is a happy baby. Second, constantly going in "to reassure the baby" is really about you, not the baby. Third, a well-rested parent is a better parent. Sleep-deprived martyrs aren't exactly the best caretakers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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I'm 'disgusting' poster and also have 2 kids. I do know about weisenbluth. While some things, like ferber, may not be for me - weisenbluth is just cruel. What this mom is doing is not right either. It's been 2 weeks and the baby is only 10mo old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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If you really knew, then you would know how to spell his name correctly. If you haven't read the book, then you are talking out your butt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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you have to be kidding... moving on. I've read about him online, on ub and spoken to other parents about the book. No, I have not read the actual book but that isn't necessary. I know about Ferber and know it's not for me without reading the actual book. I also know about Happiest Baby on the Block by watching a 10min video and not reading the book. Clearly, we just disagree but that doesn't mean I don't know about the methods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Excuse me, you haven't read the book but that's "not necessary"? You only know about Weissbluth (correct spelling) from what other people -- no doubt similarly poorly informed -- have to say about him? That'Please do not advise people on something you know NOTHING about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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^^^ Accidentally hit return. I meant to say: That's asinine. Really moronic and unhelpful. Maybe if you were better rested you would have time and the mental energy to inform yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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lol - I have a 3yo and 7yo - I'm well rested and do fine w/ my parenting. My kids are great and great sleepers. I just didn't need to resort to these kind of methods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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It is cheap to trash a method or a book when you have no direct knowledge of it. If you had read the book and tried it, or even just read the book, you would have a meaningful opinion. As it is, you're just a hater. Abusive too, since you were unkind to the OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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OP here: I think 10 months is actually on the older side for this kind of training. The earlier you do it, the easier it is for the baby to get into the habit of falling asleep on his or her own. This is the best thing for my child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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I disagree with you on many levels but that's what's great about parenting... we can all make our choices as to what works for our families... good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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OP: I am a Weissbluth fan, but I don't think it should be followed doctrinaire if it isn't working. Ferber's method is to soothe at gradually longer intervals: 5 minutes, then 10, then 15. This give the baby time to learn to self-soothe without going into panic mode. I strongly feel the sleep-time routines and schedule are most important. Good luck to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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that is sad and doesn't seem compassionate or loving [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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Weisenbluth is awful - look it up on the internet... don't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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we noticed improvements within 4-5 days but it was weeks before the crying stopped at bedtime and months before it stopped during the night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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That makes me feel better - I just feel so bad that he is still crying when we put him down. He twists out of my arms when we approach the crib - I feel like I'm traumatizing him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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For some "spirited" babies, CIO doesn't work. They "cry themselves awake" (as a sleep consultant told me) rather than to sleep. My 2nd was like this -- tried CIO at various stages, but she could have screamed all night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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So what did you do?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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you could accept some level of sleep deprivation and feed hold and attend to the baby. It's temporary and they grow out of it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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NP: My 12 mo is still growing out of it. Honestly, I think the sleep deprivation is bad for us both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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I disagree- when you attend to the baby, the baby goes back to sleep. In our case, dd was hungry, I fed her and we both went back to sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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When I attend to my baby, it takes her 2 or 3 hours to fall asleep. (Last night she was up from 11 to 2). If I let her cry, she's back to sleep in 10-15 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I soothed her a lot. She started sleeping through the night on her own around 15 months (I know that sounds a long way away for you). At 2.5 she still sometimes needs someone sitting by her bed to fall asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Stubborn implies that it is a willful thing. at 10 months old, a baby may be hungry or awake or whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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He's definitely not hungry - and he's always rubbing his eyes and clearly tired when I put him down. I think he just doesn't want the fun to end... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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It took 4-5 nights for my 6mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Try a book called "The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5". It's a more 'humane' way of training your baby to go to sleep on his/her own. Try to follow it exactly, if you can, for best results. It has worked well for many moms I've talked to. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there someone you can call to check on air quality/allergens in your home? Recently moved to Brooklyn and feel as if we always have congestion/sinus headaches when we come into our building and apartment. Anyone btdt? Tia 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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We recently moved from Brooklyn to DC - and the change in our sinuses has been remarkable (even WITH the huge increase in plant allergens that exist here). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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^^ and we had one of those very expensive, super good air purifiers in our apartment in Brooklyn too. There's just not much you can do about how much the air pollution from cars, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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op:how long did you live in brooklyn? just wondering if it's going to get better! can't exactly get up and move away since we just moved in but hoping to find a solution of some sort. Which air purifier did you get [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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^^^sorry! re. air purifier, there seem to be so many choices. Don't mind forking out for a good one (or two!) because this is just too awful! We start sneezing as soon as we enter the building, then after a while in the apartment, it just feels so uncomfortable with the sinus pressure. Whole family is on singulair which has helped a little. Tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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We got one made by IQ Air - it was about $900. We lived in Brooklyn for 8 years - Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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op:sorry, not sure what happened but I couldn't post! Thanks for the info. Enjoy DC - it's actually not a place I associate with good air quality but if you say it's better after 8 yrs in Brooklyn, it really must be better! This is incredibly annoying that we just moved into a place we love and can't breathe well!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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NP: So interesting! Are you in the district? I found the summers there unbearable with the air quality, humidity, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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Yes - we're in Mt. Pleasant. We were surprised too - because we have both lived in the DC area before and had recollections of how bad our allergies were here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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Interesting. Enjoy DC--I loved it there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:49 AM Flag
[ - ] woh moms who went back to work recently - how's it going? sah moms who quit work to be at home - how's it going? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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sahm here...eh, it's a job, don't love it but think it's best for them. looking forward to going PT when #2 is over 1 yr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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SAH is not a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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if you had to deal w/ my ds all day you would think so. no, it's not a career but, yes, it's a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Well said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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ITA. It's a job. Pay and hour suck. Part-time work keeps everyone sane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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No, it's not a job. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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np: what would you call it then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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i guess it's not so recent but here are my recollections from when i started each stage. i became a sahm after dc#3 and it was *hard*. possibly the hardest thing i've ever done in my life. but i adjusted relatively quickly and i loved it. then i went back to work (p/t) and that was *hard*. but it was the juggling that was hard, not the actual working or parenting. it took me much longer to adjust. now i'm getting ready to have the summer off and i'm really looking forward to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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SAH mom now WAH PT. There aren't enough hours in the day for anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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just went back to work after dc#3 and its going as well as it can go. as far as work goes, it was like i never left. as far as the kids go, i really miss them, it was hard to go back to work this time. everyone is adjusting. the juggling is the hardest part, next to missing my kids of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:34 AM Flag
[ - ] My pet peeve of the day. Women who take their marriages and DH way to seriously. By that I mean --men are idiots. They are like overgrown children and they do stupid idiotic things. We as women should mock them for this. It's nice to sit around with your girlfriends and compare notes on whose DH's is a bigger idiot. However there is always that one women who is like "my DH is so great. He is perfect" Blah blah blah. She never has anything but the most glowing praise. Whatever... I LOVE men and I LOVE my DH, but as a gender and a species they are idiots. 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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I agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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I feel that way about moms with their kids. Some moms can never lighten up-- never tease a kid, always jump at their every wish... I think, those women are in for a world of hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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my kid just learned to walk. I think it is funny to trip him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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I like you. I was sure I was going to get flames for that. good to see that some on UB still have a sense of humor! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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it's so sad not to have a sense of humor. My mom doesn't have one... it makes for so many awkward moments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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We could sooo be friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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We're all kind of idiots- part of being human. We have to laugh at ourselves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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You sound like you have no respect for you marriage or your dh or any other man in your life. Just so you know, not everyone feels this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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and there she is! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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np, I happen to agree with her. What a ridiculous statement, OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Ultimately, Op, you are saying that women are idiots, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I think she's more mocking the overly serious attitude & is basically saying- lighten up, nobody's perfect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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i disagree on so many levels. and i'd hate to be married to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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are you standing at your computer? Becuase that stick up your ass must make it hard to sit down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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you know what? if someone posted here that she was dating a guy who liked her very much but felt that women in general were foolish and unintelligent, everyone would tell her to get far away from this guy. you can call me uptight until the cows come home. you can say i take things too seriously until you are blue in the face. i wouldn't marry someone i thought was an overgrown child and i wouldn't want to be married to someone who thought that and that i was an idiot. and i certainly wouldn't want my spouse sitting around with her friends and trashing me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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np: oh, come on. What's she's saying is, lighten up. You think men (your dh included) don't sit around together and talk about what nutcases women can be? Of course they do. Doesn't mean they don't love and respect us. No need to be so earnest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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np: I agree with you... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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news flash. most men do thing women are generally crazy and foolish. If your DH won't admit this, then he is L.Y.I.N.G. and just telling you what you want hear --whcih is probably why you think he is perfect in the first place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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agreed that smug people are always irritating. but my husband is an imperfect grownup, not an overgrown child and certainly not an idiot so i guess you would hate me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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I think men (and women) rise to the people around them. That you think the men in your life have all been idiots... well, that is on you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Any Anderson or PS9 moms on? Is there a camp for incoming Kindergarten kids? I know some publics in D3 have one.. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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no camp at anderson. lots of kids do the various camps around the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Anderson has an orientation morning where the kids meet the teachers and a new family picnic (both in June) and the FOA(fundraising assocation for Anderson) has a cocktail party for new parents. But I don't know what the plan is this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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right -- but that's not camp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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np -- right but some people appreciate the info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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i don't remember an FOA cocktail party for new parents. back when we were notified in february, new families were invited to the auction, but i can't remember any cocktail party (except the one organized by the class itself at someone's apt, once school started). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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ps9 doesn't have a camp either but I believe that both schools have an orientation for incoming k dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Yes there is a classroom orientation and picnic for the families after school. However, it all depends if the school gets the list of the kids coming in time to pull it off this year, they are cutting it very close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Maybe we will get an invite for the picnic before we get our DOE letter! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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well, ps9 can at least invite those who have registered for gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:34 AM Flag
[ - ] how much, how often and in what container are you giving milk to your 17 m.o.? just wondering if i should start to wean from bottle altogether and how to do it. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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sippy cup-- pretty much like before-- morning, bedtime, then between meals as desired. I'm in no rush to eliminate morning or bedtime milk, as he's a tiny kid and can use the calories. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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^^oh, but also, I didn't eliminate bottle entirely until around 2. Used cups in daytime, bottles early morning and night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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have been using straw cups since db was 9 mo for water and now milk. give 8 oz at waking, 4 oz after nap and 4-8 oz before bedtime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:06 AM Flag
[ - ] For retirement planning, I need to describe my perfect day, week, month and year - what are yours? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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sounds like your financial consultant is a boob. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:12 AM Flag
[ - ] moms who have their 6 mo old on a schedule and whose db is on solids - what is your schedule for eating and sleeping? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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7 am 6 oz formula. 8:30 nap. 10 AM cereal plus a fruit, then 4 oz formula. 12 PM nap. 2 PM 6 oz formula and fruit or veggie. 5 PM 5 oz formula, cereal and veggie, 7:30 8 oz bottle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:12 AM Flag
[ - ] when can i give baby yogurt, and what kind should i start with? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.03.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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I think yogurt by 7 mo. I gave Yo Baby, tastes great and easy to deal with in those small containers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Good "plays" for a 4 year old girl visiting us? NYC. We have a two year old that would probably have to go, but the older one gets priority, thanks! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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haven't seen either of them but Mary Poppins or Little Mermaid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Broadway, in many ways, is to much for under 6 imo. Check out theatermania.com kids section. There's tons of stuff much more age appro. and a lot less costly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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Please don't take the 2 yo--for everyone's sake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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how about pinkalicious? its very cute, not too long for 2yo to sit thru [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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swedish marionette in central park; new victory theatre performances [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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The Lion King [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Pippi is at the Swedish cottage Marionette Theater in Central Park. Good for 2yo and 4yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Find out what's playing at the New Victory Theatre. ITA that Broadway shows are too much for the 4 yo, much less the 2 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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and many theaters won't even allow a 2 year old in. I agree with Pinkalicious. Both my 2 year old and 6 year old loved it. I also agree with New Victory Theater. They do great shows for kids that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know the name of the toy store on 72nd between Columbus and broadway? TIA. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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I think it is just called 72nd Street Stationery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Would it irritate you if a woman friend of dh's had a nickname for him? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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depends on who it is and what nickname is. probably not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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I had a good male friend who was like my evil twin brother, I called him "Timmy" DH was not jealous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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not really the jealous type, but that would annoy me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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I think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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depends. is it dumbass or the like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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my dh has a female friend that calls him her second husband and it makes me CRAZY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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tell her to go live on a polygamist ranch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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lol, That would seriously annoy me, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] what are you all geting or have gotten in the past for DH's first fathers day? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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GC for a massage and a babysitter so we can go out to dinner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:59 AM Flag
[ - ] i'm swallowing my tongue here. i paid nanny $220/week this past year. i found a licensed daycare that will take dd for next year for under $100/week. and a playgroup that'll take her for $200 a month! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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under 100 a week? where are you and what age dd? I"m in Missouri and pay way more than that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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i started looking near my office instead of near my home and apparently it's much cheaper here. (either way it is part time hours). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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what city/state [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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brooklyn, ny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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^^^i work in briarwood, queens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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where in brooklyn? how many hours are you talking about? I live in brkln, and we pay several times that for 3 days/wk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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i live in brooklyn and the daycare is in queens. but i think the poster below is correct and i need to look into it further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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that's almost too cheap. can barely pay for liability insurance for that. must be a really old facility, or poorly paid teachers, etc. almost a red flag. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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it's an at home daycare. i don't know what she's paying for insurance. but you are right, maybe i should look into it further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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oh. how many kids does she have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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she said she usually takes between six and eight. most go through an agency that pays for it (i think it's a low income thing) and i'd have to pay her either through them or separately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:28 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you and DH give dc's teacher some sort of card or write a letter to them at the end of the year? dc is making cards for all the teachers but dh and I aren't doing anything. I feel sort of bad about it but we've been so busy. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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That's fine. Let your kid make the cards and include a B&N gift card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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We're not allowed to give store-bought gifts. A policy I agree with in principle, but it makes it hard when you don't have a lot of free time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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the card is sufficient then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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How long does it take to write a quick note and say, "Thanks for all the time and attention you've given to DC this year"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Sometimes you don't even get around to do something simple like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
[ - ] do you think 3 full days of preschool is too much for a 4 year. the afternoons are geared toward rest and play 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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why not 5 days - makes the week more consistent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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op: would be too much $$ for me & i like our days off together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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my dd had five full days this year. i thought the day was a little too long but she ended up being ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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mine will go 5 days, they love it!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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Depends on the kid. My 2.5 yo has "school" 3 days a week from 9-2 and loves it. I don't doubt he'll be ready for a slightly longer day by age 4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Not at all. 15-20 hours a week is pretty much the norm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there a nice way to tell my realtor that he has several spelling mistakes in his realtor.com listing for my house? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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tell her immediately and I would be livid!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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I agree. Just send an e-mail saying you noticed aa, xxxxx, and yyyyyy were spelled incorrectly and you'd appreciate it if he could correct as soon as possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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yeah-- maybe not livid, but I wouldn't worry about being so nice. That's a sloppy, unprofessional mistake. Be direct and ask that it is fixed immediately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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