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[ - ] My nanny is really irritating and we've had some issues that have caused to lose trust in her. So why do I still feel guilty firing her? She really needs the job financially, but she doesn't seem to like me either. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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You obviously don't want to make things hard for her financially but I would let her go if you don't trust her. Your kids are too important to leave with someone like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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I know, thanks for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] My job is so freaking annoying. ARGH. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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what do you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:12 PM Flag
[ - ] More feeding questions. I put food on dbs(16m) tray. I try to give a variety, like last night she has a little of spinach, peas, sweet potato, and b-nut squash. In reality, she only ate a few pieces of each, so I supplement by spooning a jar of baby food and baby food fruit into her mouth. does anyone else do this? I worry w/out this step she does not get enough to eat. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.29.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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I still feed my 19 mo pureed fruits and veggies. He won't touch a veggie on his tray. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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kids eat when they are hungry. I find that my dc likes less food on plate or tray, less overwhelming. also, my dc loves to eat using fork/spoon. even if I have to put food onto utensil myself, dc tends to eat more that way. your dc won't starve, don't worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Tomorrow is my last day at work, I don't want to burn any bridges but don't feel fondness for one woman that feels for me. WWYD? I've been very quiet and very busy. We work in the same group. TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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WWID? Nothing. Have a very simple, uneventful last day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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Why do you need to do anything? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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This company has a tradition of sending out farewell emails, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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So send a bland farewell email. I don't get what the dilemma is here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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I had a similar situation when I left my job--w/one jealous younger woman. I simply nodded my head at her after sharing verbal goodbyes and hugs w/others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] ok, so, tomorrow i am telling my boss i'm not coming back to work after my mat leave ends. any suggestions? i'm terrified. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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Have you checked the policy to make sure they still have to pay you? Some places require you to come back for at least a certain period of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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there is no formal written policy. small co. and i'm in week 10 of a 12-wk leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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ah. you've already screwed them then (sorry, I did it too - but ti is screwing tehm). Just do it, get it over with and be professional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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how did it go over for you? what was the reaction? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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I would be very apologetic, make it clear that you had fully intended to come back but now things have changed (even if that's not true) and express interest in maintaining a relationship with them in case things change and you'd like to come back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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gl. don't let your emotions take over. just be matter of fact. lots of people do this. it is fine. if your boss is a complete asshole in general, expect a bad reaction, but s/he will calm down eventually. just be professional and let them vent if that is the case [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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yeah--that's pretty much what i'm thinking. they created a new position while i was pg that incorporated 50% of my job so i don't feel too ethically conflicted--just my catholic guilt and need to please that's nagging at me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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honestly, so many companies screw over women (not just tied to mat leave). it is likely the next woman to come along, they will all be like, well, remember, so and so who didn't come back, why should we be generoust, but they forget that they took out a bunch of your job responsibiliites [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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Maybe they hired the new person b/c they figured OP wasn't coming back. It's not usually a shock -- you can pretty much tell when a women isn't coming back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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OP here--when i 1st told my boss i intended to come back, he was like, well maybe you'll change your mind. honestly i think he'll be relieved bc he'll be able to hire some young single girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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Yeah, I told my boss I was coming back (and I did) and he told me he thought I should stay home! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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i am definitely aware of the notion that i might be screwing over the next woman. i do feel bad about that. it's such a sleazy bunch of misogynists, too. the co has been around since 97 and they just made up the mat policy last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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You know you are just proving them right in their misogyny, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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how so? bc i'm not coming back? i'm not going to go back just to make a point. i mean, i see where you're going but the misogyny i was referring to is more in the sleazy cheating leering at 20-yr old temps, hiring hookers camp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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if you think you're really going to be putting them out, then maybe offer to hire/train your replacement. there's just no good answer for this. people dont think parents "deserve" maternity leave already, so when people take it and don't come back, it just stirs the pot even more. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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yeah--some women say, "you deserve it." which i don't agree with. but as i said above i would be going back to a diff, dumbed down version of my job so i kinda feel like we're even. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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I don't know if you're "even" but it is what it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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don't offer to help. offer to be available for questions here and there , but offering to hire/train/etc extends the relationship far beyond what is necessary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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rt--god point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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"good--" typing w one hand is hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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that is ok, you can call me a god. most people do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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Honestly, as a "boss" myself, it is a bit relieving to have a mom w/young child leave. Sorry, just being honest. Will probably willingly replace you w/young single, childless man. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Actually, a man with a SAH wife and a young child is a best. They really need the job and don't want to go home! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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ha--too true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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LOL. That's true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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too true--though in this case prob a young woman. he loves to flirt and leer at young women who come in for interviews. ugh--it's all coming back to me now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone do the brazilian hair straightening treatment 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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No...but I do Japanese Straightening and am happy! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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what does that involve? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] anybody have the maclaren doll stroller? is it better than the 15 dollar one from the toy store? i'm willing to pay more if it doesn't fall apart like that one did, and it's for my ds, so the blue would work great. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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DD has it and it seems sturdy (and it's at least 2 years old). Don't have any other versions to compare with, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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We've got a $15 blue one that's going strong on 2+ years now - and it gets abused by ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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my dd broke two of the $15 doll strollers - so we got hte maclaren to try to get some longvity - its going to be passed down to kid #2 and still is like new [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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whee! that's the response i needed! thanks!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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oh, but did you get the 20$ one or 45? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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I have 2 $15 ones that have are 4 yo and used by 2 kids and countless others in the playground and still going strong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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does the fabric always come off the bars? the structure of our cheapie is okay, but i've had to mend the fabric a million times and it keeps slipping off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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How much is the Maclaren? They are so cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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I got a $7 one from a closeout store and it's held up great after 4 years so far. I think maclaren is a waste of money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Baths are hard with 6 mo. They were easy in the sink tub, now in the real tub they're much less manageable. Any helpful hints? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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Primo EuroTub. So easy to use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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ditto- when we had #1 it was great. just stored it in the tub. but for 2 we had a tiny plastic tub that he sat it with #1 in the main tub, and #3 is in one of those fabric seats between 1 and 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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take one w/ baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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i have my 7 month old in a toddler tub - much easier than using the real tub [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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Ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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get the blow up tub. they are great. dd loved it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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Put one of those blow up tubs in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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^^^your tub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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I used one of those fabric seats on a frame with both of my ds and always found it works well. It sits on the bottom of the regular tub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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Consumer Reports says those things are really dangerous and never to buy them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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So do most safety websites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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OR. I hadn't heard about that but I can see why they would be risky. I always stayed with my baby and never took my eyes off him. Is it because they can slip under the water? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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Exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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They are only dangerous if you leave kids unattended in them. Of course leaving kids unattended is dangerous anyway but they must gice some morons a false sense of security. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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just don't bathe db that often. my #1 had his bath every day. haha. now I forget when my #3 had his last bath. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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try bathing a 2 year old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:12 PM Flag
[ - ] My dd is 16 months. should she be using a spoon on her own yet? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.29.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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OP: she likes to hold a spoon and occasionally she makes it to her moth, but never w/ food on it. what should I do to help her along? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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just keep doing that, it will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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My dd is the same age and can't really do it at all. I've hardly worked on it. When she does hold a spoon she puts it in her mouth upside down so the food falls onto her lap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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Only if she wants to. It's not like she'll never use a spoon if she doesn't do it by 16 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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not necessary. let her play with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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My 19 mo can't use a spoon on his own yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] is there no more classifies board? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Having a birthday party for my 4 year old from 3-6 do you think I need to order pizza or is cake and refreshments enough? We are also having a clown/face painter. TIA 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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a lot of people feed kids dinner at 5 or 6, so i'd have a pizza... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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Yeah, but I vote no pizza. It's always cold and hard. I like the ideas below--veggie tray, fruit, goldfish, kiddie food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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you need dinner food. cake and refreshments aren't enough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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you should have some food too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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pizza, veggie tray, fruit tray [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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I would do pizza for the kids. That is a long party for 4 yos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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you definately need dinner for the kids. many of the kids will be used to eating dinner around 5:30 and even if they normally eat later, if you feed them cake at 5:30, none of them will eat dinner after. I was at a party at that time where they didn't feed the kids dinner and every single parent there was totally pissed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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pizza, no question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Dear God help me. Moving to NYC. Income of 140K. Need a 3 bedroom. Where the hell can we find one? 54 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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Pittsburgh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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you're going to have a hard time finding that in an outer-boro... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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on staten island you could get a house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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Harlem or Washington Heights? But why not just move to Queens or NJ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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NJ is out, far too long a commute for DH. What's Queens like? I know nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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where will dh be working? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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East side, uptown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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bronx? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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where? like, which part? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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np - Riverdale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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another np: and I agree with riverdale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:30 AM Flag
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queens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:27 AM Flag
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check out astoria or forest hills in queens. residential nabe, family oriented. cheaper. astoria is pretty close to manhattan. forest hills is a little further out but there are express trains [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:27 AM Flag
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^ This is a little out of your price range but OMG Forest Hills Gardens is a beautiful gated community with houses that are worth several million dollars. It's gorgeous. Check craigslist for more listings: http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/fee/1121627929.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:32 AM Flag
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Riverdale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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bayonne, uptown jersey city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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Hijack: is $4400 for a 3 bed on the UWS insane? Or not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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not at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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^unless by uws you mean above 96th [ Reply | More
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Not OR but the UWS does include portions above 96th Street [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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no - its cheap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:25 AM Flag
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hmn, well, you can find something but you'll need to be ready to pounce because it will not stay on the market long. you need to find a realtor (even for rentals), don't balk at the fees, just do it when you find one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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Jackson heights [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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You can find something in Queens that's reasonable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Agree. Check out Sunnyside, Woodside both quick rides on the 7 train to Grand Central or Times Square. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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Why do you need a 3 BR? How many kids? My girls happily share a room. Queens still has some bargains. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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1 kid, 1 on the way, and I work from home. 3 bedrooms is a must. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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What about a 2 BR with a dining "L" (somewhat separate dining room that can be closed off or converted to a BR)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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you moving to nyc,not suburbs,get used to small space!sorry,btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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i'm aware it isn't the suburbs. i'm fine ina small space--just one with 3 bedrooms. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Tall order on your income, imo. We're in a 2 bed with 8 or 9 times your income, fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:27 AM Flag
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Then YOU are doing something wrong. Why are you still renting? Over $1MM and in a 2 bdrm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:43 AM Flag
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You should check out Long Island City. It's directly across the east river from midtown-east/low UES. Rents are way cheaper than Manhattan, but lots of nice new buildings. Also, if you are willing to live in a walk up building, you can probably find something reasonable on the UES, but closer to the East River/York Ave than, say, Park Ave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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Search streeteasy.com every day and be ready to "pounce" when you find something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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first of all, in NYC, only the rich live in 3 bedroom apartments. Serious, it's not a MUST in NYC. I know families with higher incomes than yours with 3 kids in a 2 bedroom. Second, on that income, you can't afford more than 3K month in rent. You will need to be in Queens definately. The parts of brooklyn you could afford would be well over an hour from your husband's work. My best suggestion is Roosevelt Island. very close to your husband's work, much more space for the money than anything else close to where he works, and there are several buildings there reserved for middle class families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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op: we have budgeted 4K for rent. we have no debt and a big savings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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It doesn't matter what you've budgeted or the fact that you don't have any debt. A landlord will not give you a place that costs more than $3500 a month on $140K a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:22 AM Flag
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Yep. Rule of thumb is that annual hhi needs to be 40 times monthly rent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:28 AM Flag
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$3500 and $4000 is not that far off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:36 AM Flag
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Don't go into your savings for rent, assuming you are moving for a higher salary for DH why would you then eat at your savings??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:28 AM Flag
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I think this budget is fine EXCEPT that 3 bedrooms are rare. So you're facing a price as well as supply issue. 3 bdrms just command a premium, regardless of borough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:28 AM Flag
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OP is in for a rude awakening, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:30 AM Flag
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It's the three bedrms thing and that they're rare more than the price. DH and I have a high HHI but we look v. young. We were house hunting in Queens and a RE agent was like, You know, 3 bedrooms are VERY expensive, dear. Ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:33 AM Flag
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Forest Hills, Queens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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I agree: http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/abo/1112939188.html. PP said it has express trains, but I wanted to add it's also on the LIRR. And you don't have to worry about private schools b/c PS 196 is an excellent school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:40 AM Flag
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Dutch Kills in Queens. Assuming your kids will be going to that Riverdale school for free [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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Dutch Kills in Long Island City? Why would a dc go to a Riverdale school from Queens? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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look in bronxville [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:28 AM Flag
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kent equities. They have a 3 bedroom coming up in building on 97th st. Call them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:31 AM Flag
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on the UWS by the new whole foods? how much are apartments going to be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:35 AM Flag
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np For $3500 or less? Landlords aren't so desperate that they need to take people who aren't financially qualified. If she wants a 4k apt, she's going to need a relative with a very high income to cosign the lease. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:35 AM Flag
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Why isn't your DH more successful? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:39 AM Flag
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Yeah and if she were skinnier she would have bagged a better earner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 10:55 AM Flag
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east harlem. glenwood building on 102nd street. 3 bedrooms going for $3,100 pr/month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 11:05 AM Flag
[ - ] have to go into manhattan tomorrow (midtown--from bklyn), wondering if there are any bf-friendly places where i could stop in and nurse w/out making a scene. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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use a hotel lobby [ Reply | More
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good call. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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dressing room at a store like the gap... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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i totally second this. they are usually great about it. if you are in/near Union Sq. go to Babies R. Us, or if in Chelsea, try BuyBuy Baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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right, ok, thx. i will be near BBB. i guess kind of obvious but i'm tired and freaking out--going to tell my boss i'm not coming back after my leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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girlfriend, sit down and bf your baby wherever you damn well please and if someone doesn't like it THEY can go sit in a GAP dressing room until you're finished. Good god. This is 2008! I can't get over how backward NYC is with regard to breastfeeding! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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maybe she's shy? i know i was never comfortable with it... different strokes for diff. folks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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i am kinda shy, though i've mostly gotten over it in bklyn. never done it in manhattan and don't know ho i'll feel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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i come from a country where nudity is normal (unlike here) and women go topless on the beach.BUT i don't feel comfortable to bf in public and also feel like my dc needs more peaceful enviroment and privacy.bf fanatics in usa making me unconfortable.feed you kid where you want but my choice was gap fitting room as well.signed ,mother of 3dc-all bf until 36 mos!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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Amen. Go wherever you are comfortable. If that means private then fine, but its also fine if you are out in the open. And its 2009, now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.09, 07:59 AM Flag
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I have nursed in Central Park with a nursing cover and FAO Schwartz has a chair in bathroom that is separate to the toilet area where you can nurse (and lock the door if you want to). Manhattan is very short on god places to nurse. I'm from London and many large stores have parent rooms with clean and pleasant places to nurse. I miss that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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^good not god! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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ooh, fao. great, that's rt near my office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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The bathroom on the upper floor has this. It's nothing fancy but it does the job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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Bergdorfs. There is a chair in the womens 7th floor bathroom. Not super private but at least you can sit comfortably/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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good idea but at 9 wks pp i feel too yuck to go into bergdorf's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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Saks is another option on the 4th floor. I used to drop in there. Huge long couch completely apart from the toilet areas. And drinking fountain with cups. BFing makes me HUGELY thirsty. Also, try a quiet corner of the park with a BFing parka or cover. If it's nice out. You can watch the water or birds or animals while you sit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.09, 08:09 AM Flag
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Who is this person digging up old posts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.09, 08:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone take Effexor? How long did it take to start working? How many milligrams were/are you on? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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Hated it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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whoops sorry also meant to say: made me dizzy with these psychedelic lights shows. Side effects immediately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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i don't remember because i lost my memory on effexor, seriously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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i take about 150 mg and it really does take the edge off. i think it started working faster than the others i tried -- maybe a couple of weeks. it makes you a little weird feeling at first, so give it a little time.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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Yeah, I am only on 37.5 mg so far for a week and it has made me feel strange here and there and that's not even that much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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37.5 is a starter dose -- i think most people get bumped up to 75 mg at least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Am PG and a friend confided in me that she cannot get pregnant and has to do IVF. Awkward. I feel like I can't talk about being PG, etc. anymore. I kind of wish she had not told me. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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know what you mean. but if she feels bad about you being pregnant, not such a good friend. i mean, if you're really friends, then shouldn't you be able to talk about such important stuff? maybe you should just ask her if talking about it makes her uncomfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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You don't sound like a very good friend, at all. She told you about a very difficult experience she's dealing with, and you feel sorry for yourself because you feel you can't talk freely about being pg?? Poor you. Get over yourself, lady. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Oprah is killing me today! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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What's going on? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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why what happened? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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Puppy mills/dogs put to sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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oh god that's the last thing I need to see. God bless Oprah, though, she does try to do the right thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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