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[ - ] Does anybody have the same feeling that there are now more Phil&Ted strollers on the streets than there are Bugaboos? 2 is the new 1, I'd say (and 3 is on its way to becoming the new 2 already). 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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Actually 4 is the new 3 already! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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In certain Jewish communities... actually 7 is the new 6 there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Bla bla 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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back atcha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:20 AM Flag
[ - ] how do you choose nyc schools for a post. not a choice belwo 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Site Feedback 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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it's under "region" for some reason [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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ah - there it is. thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:20 AM Flag
[ - ] 3 yo has no real interest in the potty - will not sit for more than 30 seconds, not interested in rewards like m & ms. Would it be awful to let him have a lolly pop, but only while he is sitting on the potty? The kind w/ the plastic sticks that don't get gross? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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leave him in undies for a few days. he'll get the hang of it. I had twins who refused to use the potty at 3 until I did this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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do you "know" he's ready ? can you tell that he knows exactly what he is doing and when he needs to go ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Confession: I am SO not interested in breastfeeding. Adopted baby #1, pregnant with #2. Will give it a shot in the hospital, but I am really not at all interested in breastfeeding and when my friends EBF babies are hanging off them all the time I am not jealous at their ability to breastfeed. Anyone else like this? Perhaps it is because I could not breastfeed #1? I feel freakish (but honest). 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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just do what works for you. Really not a big deal. Give it a shot, try it for a couple of weeks and see if you feel any diff about it. Formula is fine though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I hear you. Ignore the militant la leche wackos and do what makes you feel comfortable. If mommy isn't happy no one is happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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ITA. a happy mommy = a happy baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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np to some extent sure. But you can go overboard with that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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Well, if mom does want to breast feed she shouldn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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oh ITA on this subject. Just thinking that people carry that sentiment too far sometimes and act selfishly. Def agree on the BFing thing though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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nothing wrong with being honest about your feelings. i had no interest either, but did it out of guilt. i hated every minute of it because it was so painful and i got multiple infections included two cases of staph that landed me in the hospital. if i were to ever get PG again, i would never BF. not a happy memory for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I would give it a try so you don't look back and regret it. If after a month it isn't for you, stop and switch to formula [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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ita- i think you should go in with a more positive outlook and give it a try, if it doesnt work out it doesnt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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How do I go in with a more positive outlook, really? I see how my friends/family have STRUGGLED with a screaming baby trying to make breastfeeding happen and everyone was just miserable. I am really not at all sold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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np think about all the benefits for the baby maybe? Even a few days or weeks (colostrum etc) are good for him/her. Formula is good and when the baby is older I think no better or worse. Just seems like we were made to BF. It is made for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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it may not be that hard for you- give it a try, i find it enjoyable, my db gets BM and FF [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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nnp ditto. It's not hard for everyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Hmm. It's a bummer you don't have women close to you for whom it's worked out well. Maybe seek out some moms you know who enjoyed bfing? I had trouble the 1st 10 days, but after that it was smooth sailing; I liked bfing because it was a nice time to cuddle with dd and it was surprisingly cool to know that I could make her nourishment from my own body (I'm not super crunchy, so this last part was an interesting and nice surprise). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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positive poster- i agree- it was special time, something only i could do for her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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See I think I MAY in fact resent even giving it a try. I know that I do not want to do it but feel like I have to fake this "give it an effort" thing to avoid judgement. Stupid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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np if you feel that certain about then, just don't. But really think about it and see if there won't be feelings of regret that you didn't at least try it. If not, formula is fine. Just not good to haev regrets. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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you don't have to do anything for other people/judgement. get that concept out of your head NOW - its your baby, your decisions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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np. I have a friend who was desperate to BF and would not consider ff but the baby was unable to latch at birth so she never bf and when it came time to have #2 she said she didn't even want to try bf because she was happy to ff. I was fully ff as a baby and I turned out ok! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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no judgement, but why are you so opposed to trying ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Maybe you can look at it a little this way. You know how before you have kids people tell you, "your life will never be the same", "you'll love them more than you ever dreamed possible", etc etc and you kind of thought to yourself - "okay, right". And then you had kids and really understood what they meant. I think breastfeeding can be kind of similar. It does hurt (a lot) at first, but if you can get it going, it can become a really hard thing to give up because it's a connection with your baby that's incredibly close - obviously physically - but also emotionally. I hated it at first, but loved it later. But if you do it without really wanting to try, it definitely won't work because it's not easy for most at first. So don't feel guilty, just don't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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i was breastfeed and have allergies, weight issues and every other thing its meant to prevent - do what makes YOU happy and thats how you'll make your baby happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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ok, you couldn't for your first & maybe you compensated by convincing yourself it was a huge relief. Now is a new situation & just start w/a fresh attitude. Yes it hurts for the first two weeks & yes you are pretty confined to being with your baby every two hours but one the other hand you may enjoy the whole bonding/loving interaction, the physical warmth & intimacy & most importantly - the excuse to sit down in a comfy chair & rest for twenty minutes because absolutely no-one else can to this feeding but you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:26 AM Flag
[ - ] 6 months pregnant. Has 2 1/2 glasses of wine last night and definitely felt it. Woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and had the worst guilt pangs I could not go back to sleep. Did i hurt the baby? tell me this has happened to you before... 51 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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why did you drink that much? just curious. have you done this before? i didn't drink while I was PG because I usually like to have more than one drink, so it wasn't worth the unknown risks for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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No, i have never done it before. But the wine was delicious..blah blah. i had had a glass from time to time but never more than 1. i don;t even drink caffeine! i just feel guilty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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2.5 glasses of wine when I knew I was pg? No, that has never happened to me, and I do have a drink from time to time when I'm pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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probably everything is fine, but that is excessive for being pg. (And I'm not sancti about it). My OB said as long as you don't feel it, it's fine. If you can't drink just a little, you are better off nto drinking at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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ITA. I'm not at all averse to a glass once or twice a week, but I usually don't even finish that glass. OP, chances are you did not hurt the baby, but I wouldn't make a habit out of that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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I agree with the others that I would not drink this much when pg BUT I know a few people who drunk more than this regularly when pg and luckily everything turned out ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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if it's an isolated incident, I think you can let it slide... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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If this isn't a pattern, don't stress about it. Maybe look at why you drank more than you might have meant to. Did you want to participate w/others who were drinking? Did the 1st glass loosen you up so you lost willpower? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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Thats exactly it. and we were up in Napa and I just got caught up in the moment. Then i felt so guilty i went right to bed. don;t know if Dh noticed that i had that much. It had been nearly a month since i had a glass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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I would've felt guilty, too--but baby is probably just fine. If only for your own peace of mind, perhaps figure out a way to drink less when you're in such a situation. . . I had wine at dinner in a fancy oversized shot glass, and only had 1 glass for a whole meal (had wine about 3-4 nights/week in last tri). So I got the taste and the ritual I liked, but relatively little alcohol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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You were in Napa and it sounds like a in-the-moment kind of thing. You're fine. Generations of women DRANK. You had a few great glasses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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You are fine - it is past the first trimester & a one time occasion of 2.5 glasses of wine will not do anything to your baby. My Ob-gyno recommends one glass of wine per night while pg so just skip tomorrow's glass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I am not anti-drinking during pregnancy, as long as it is responsible drinking. You got a buzz. That is irresponsible. That being said, it is likely that everything is fine (esp if this is your first baby). But don't do it again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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i know. and i am feeling like the worst, most selfish person in the whole world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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then feel bad and feel guilty and then move on. chances are everything is fine. but its not a good idea. so learn from this and let it go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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I agree, it is very selfish of you. Please start thinking of your baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Oh shut it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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You really are fine. You need to drink that much pretty regularly to do any damage, especially that far along. Don't do it often and don't listen to the sancties. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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Sure. Don't sweat it, and stop reading this thread! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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there are heroin addicts who give birth to healthy babies. you're fine. just don't make a habit of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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actually, while i certainly dont advocate either, it is better to do heroin than drink heavily throughout a pregnancy. no heroin-related syndrome, although withdrawal is dangerous for a newborn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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OK, YOU are officially insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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no, look it up. heroin is LESS DAMAGING than heavy drinking. of course, NEITHER IS A GOOD IDEA. but, for example, they prescribe narcotics during pregnancy if you need it. same thing. opiates. addiction is a problem, but narcotics themselves have no syndrome like alcohol does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Why in the world would you do this?????? Get a grip, you're pregnant, hope you like a FAS baby! good work mama! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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although wrong - this is a little too harsh. please. dont be so mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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sorry, I tell it like it is. what responsible person would do this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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a person who screwed up... glass houses... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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yes, and this screw up may have lifelong consequences for an innocent child. sorry, it's just totally stupid. the second you get pregnant your life is no longer just yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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OK, you need to lay off. She made a stupid choice, absolutely. And now she feels so guilty that she will not do it again. For her to stress and be anxious about something that is over and done with could cause just as much damage to her baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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we get that. am sure she does too. it happened... you dont have to be so damn mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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You tell it like it is? 3 glasses wine will result in FAS? Are you a liar or just stupid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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are you serious ? really ? FAS isn't something that happens after one night with 2 glasses of wine. snap out of it and try to lower the volume from freak out to concern... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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thats a pretty serious accusation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Okay, you are certifiably insane. Do your research before accusing someone of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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OMG! get over yourself! FAS implies more than a bottle of wine a day. You sound like an idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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oh please, it's no big deal! our mothers drank and smoked when they were pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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mine didn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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no, but your mom was probably told to gain about 12 pounds... advice during the time that sounds harmful to us now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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never happened to me, but the baby is certainly fine if this was a one time thing. dad is prof of OB and had me drink a glass of red a night. you've just gone toofar... reign it in... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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why did he tell you to drink? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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said i was stressed and it was difficult for me to relax at night. btw, two healty happy very loud ds's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Interesting, thanks! I have a small drink a few times a week as well--helps me relax without getting me buzzed at all. I honestly do feel in my gut that it is beneficial in many ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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as my dad always said, it happens each and every day in France, Spain, Italy, and points beyond... be smart and you'll be fine. people seem to want stringent rules... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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you're fine. just stop drinking. your baby is fine. an occasional glass is fine but it you think you'll get tempted to have more than just skip it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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As my doctor told me when I asked her about drinking between conception and knowing we were pregnant, "We can only hope for the best" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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are you close with this doctor ? sounds like a "cover your ass" response... unless you were consistanly hanging from the chandeliers drunk on a regular basis, which i doubt ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Your doc is a bitch, sorry to say. Hope her beside manner is better than that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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your doc is an idiot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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I didn't have a taste for it while pregnant. Just try to be more careful next time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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I drank two glasses a night while on vacation in my third or fourth week (I didn't know I was pregnant). I'm praying that all is well. Although I do think some red is good... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:08 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the cover up called for breast feeding for privacy that comes in different prints? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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bebe au lait or hooter hiders [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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Bebe Au Lait or Hooter Hider. They are actually the same company and you can choose which label you want on it. I have one and love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I thought that was a joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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MoBoLeez.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Public district middle school notifications: any news today? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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Nada. If they really mailed these starting Friday (with some also Saturday and today), hard to believe nobody has gotten word yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Nothing. Grrr.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I've heard more rumors that they were mailed out Monday the 2nd. If you true families should begin to get them on Tuesday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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If anyone gets their district middle school notification in today's mail please post about it here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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What schools are you waiting on? Just curious - my kids are still in the K age range but one day we'll be where you are - just wondering what schools we should be thinking about - I know, we have lots of time.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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Our district middle schools (D2 for us). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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Did you apply to all of them, some of them? Not sure how the Middle school process works - do you have the option of ranking all of them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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I live in D2 which is why I am curious...thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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you can rank up to ten I believe it was. Families submitted their completed forms to the DOE in April. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:24 AM Flag
[ - ] I love my new car!!!! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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what did you get? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Highlander hybrid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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did you get the bench seat or the captains chairs in the second row? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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captains but you can pull down a middle seat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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expensive no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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Yes, but I'm planning on driving it until it dies and once gas hits $6 a gallon I'll recoup those losses faster! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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i want that too. how much did you pay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] how long is a typical nursing session with your 5 month old? It used to be he would nurse for about a half hour. Now it is more like 15 minutes. He is still gaining weights and in good spirits, so I am not really worried, more just curious if it is normal for nursing sessions to get shorter. I guess he is just more efficient at getting the milk? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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You are right. My 8mo will now only feed for 10mins and seems to be doing fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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mine actually takes a bit longer than before, but no more than 15 min [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Yes, also before he was suckling just for comfort now he has other interests [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
[ - ] when is father's day? what are you getting dh? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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it's the 15th. maybe a bike [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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June 15th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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we always go on a picnic. I make the food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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i'm getting him that new nike thing that you wear in your show that records your distance, time, etc. i forget what it's called. our dd is finally old enough for the jogging stroller and he's excited... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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that's a great gift! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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We got a new camera, a t-shirt from DS, and a charging station for all his electrics. We have cords everywhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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yay that i didn't marry my father and therefore don't have to worry about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Will my almost 6 yo dc be hopelessly out of the loop if he doesn't begin doing organized sports already? I mean like a league baseball or soccer thing? He enjoys those sports, but we were thinking of waiting another year or so before joining them. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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ask him if he wants to start [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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This is the exact reason I live in NYC - so I don't have to schlep ds to soccer/hockey/baseball practice @ 7 am on a Sat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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Er, I do live in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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So why not take advantage of your not having to be a soccer mom? If you want to sign up for that by all means do, but it is not at all a necessity! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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One would think, but honestly, nearly every athletically interested child in dc's class is signed up already. I was wondering if I was somehow hopelessly out of the loop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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In dc's class everyone started by first grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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Again, it is your choice. Plenty of boys in NYC don't start till later if at all. Mine started a sports afterschool program in 2nd grade where he is picked up & dropped off & it is enough. He learns to play & have fun w/his friends but it is not super competitive & doesn't take up any family time on the weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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Most kids do it though, WSSL or little league for t-ball are all rage in NYC too. My kids love it, anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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AMEN [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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if your child wants to do it, then sign him or her up. otherwise, there's no rush [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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I disagree. If you plan on doing it eventually, it's much better to start when everyone else does too. If you wait by the time your dc joins the kids that are playing will be very good already and s/he will have very hard time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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this is exactly what i was trying to ask (op here) thanks. I think we will still wait one more year but then join [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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That is not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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oh, please. This is so not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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I am anti team sports for six year olds to be honest. And no, your child will not be out of the loop. I think this is addressed in The Hurried Child? Skill wise, if you wait, they catch up really quick. Too many sports related injuries in young children today because they push too hard too early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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I'll be completely honest with you: I signed dd up for soccer at the age of 6 and she was ALREADY behind at that point. All the kids on her team either had played on teams before or had at least played with older siblings and attended their games. However, if dd had any natural ability or desire, I think she could have caught up quickly. But as soon as she realized she didn't know the terms and was the worst on the team, she simply shut down and soccer was a big mess. However, she started gymnastics for the first time at the age of 7 and had plenty of other beginners in her class and did just fine. So, I think it depends on your child and the group he gets in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:26 AM Flag
[ - ] DH gave me two nights alone at a spa for mothers day (yes, nice, right?) will two nights be too much alone or should i just do one? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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You better run with that 2-night deal! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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ita -- enjoy!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
[ - ] ds peed in the potty this am. He was soo proud and kept saying potty and clapping the res tof the morning. Of course, he pooped in a diaper later, but I was still proud of him :-) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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congrats :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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Thanks. I was surprised how excited he was about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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Wait until he masters number 2! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Stroller question, if any of you have one of these strollers what are the pros/cons? Trying to decide between these three, Britax Vigour, Stokke Xplory and Bugaboo Frog. Db due end of July. TIA 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.02.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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I hvae a Bug Chameleon and it is really big. The Frog is smaller but I think similarly cumbersome. That said, it is a smooooth ride and has held up beautifully for years. We really love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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I loved my bug too. I don't know anything about the others though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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That Stokke is just plain stupid looking. Don't knw about the other [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I don't know anything about the Stokke but I too don't like how it looks. I can't imagine getting my screaming 2yo up into the seat! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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not a choice, but my friends chose the Mutsy over the stokke and bug [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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Haven't looked into the mutsy, will check it out. As if I need to add to my list, LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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We are looking at strollers right now and have heard that the Stokkes break a lot (this is of course, hearsay and not first hand info) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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You will have riots on your hands getting your dc into that thing once s/he can walk. Just get the Bug Frog. There's a reason everyone loves it for the first 2-3 years. It is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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love my bugaboo Frog. i also have a smaller one for subways/buses - but bugaboo is great - comfortable ride and in bad weather - easy to navigate. he is 2.5 now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Just an fyi to those of you who live in Morningside Hts - the 12 yo girl who was missing has been reunited with her family. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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oh good. I was just discussing this with my dd this morning. Do they know what happened? Did she run away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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I don't know. I do know from the information we received that it sounded like she was not taken violently or criminally, so I would assume it was something more like running away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:11 AM Flag
[ - ] I want to look into public school options (regular and G&T). Live on UWS. Where do I begin? I have two small children. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.02.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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two small children is a good beginning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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insideschools.org has a lot of info. Do you know where you are zoned for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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i don't even know that! i have a lot to figure out! my older one is at a private school which i love, but now with 2 kids i am beginning to rethink paying for private for the next 12 years...want to look at my public school options. will check out the .org site - thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:15 AM Flag
[ - ] ebf-ers: how many breast feedings does your 6 or 7 mo get in a day? (not including any middle-of-the-night feedings) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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at least 6 or 7 i think? maybe more. i feed on-demand, usually when dd wakes up and right before she takes a nap or goes to bed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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thanks. mine gets about 5 (wake-up, after morning nap, before afternoon nap, before dinner, and bedtime) and we started food this week. wondering how this is going to impact the breast feeding. also considering weaning so i'm just trying to figure it all out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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At that point I think it was every 3 to 4 hours. I started supplementing w/a bit of solids at 6 months so don't know if that helps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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