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[ - ] Do people give end of year gifts to specialty teachers at public or private schools? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.29.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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art teacher here. I love the home made cards with a sweet note. I save every one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I give equally to all of dc's 10 teachers (small token presents). There's a fund at Christmas that is equally divided among teachers and we donate to this. (private school--only small gifts allowed) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:14 PM Flag
[ - ] I have meaty legs. Not fat, just meaty. I have calves, they are just kind of a weird shape-almost bowlegged, with no real inner calf shape. I hate them. I almost never wear skirts. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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You are me. How tall are you? Im 5'2" and that makes it so much worse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Asian docs can do cosmetic surgery to reduce your calves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Why Asian? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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I've read that. Heard it was popular in Korea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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pilates and get shoes for your over pronation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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I do too, my calves are so-so, but my knees are "meaty" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Asheville vacation mom. Eat at "FIG". Awesome. Over and out. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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np never heard of that but she should go to salsa and get a habanero margarita. Yum! (The food is really good too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:05 PM Flag
[ - ] when maternity leave was over, I was so glad to get back to work. At home with a nb didnt agree with me. Now ds is so much fun, I wonder if Id be better at being SAHM than I thought initially. not that I can afford to SAH, but nevertheless... 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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so true. Much harder to leave them as they get older. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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how old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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op: hes almost 7 mo now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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np- i went back to work and then quit to sahm when dc was 10 months. i really think it is great for both of us. i'll go back to work someday, but will want something much more flexible so i can still have a lot of time with dc (and #2 on the way) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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nnp - we are the same. i went back to work and recently quit when dc turned 1. we have another one on the way later this year. i also don't plan to sah forever but for a couple yrs. feel lucky to be able to do so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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wait until he is three or four....even better...get apormotion, make your mark, feel accomplished and then enjoy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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hmmm... there is something really wrong with your post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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op: Im probably asking for it, but why dont you tell me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Why, are you perfect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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not at all but not wanting to be home alone with a newborn is rather strange for a mom. (np, btw) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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NNP: Maybe she found it lonely and isolating? (I am not arguing) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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op:. I did find it lonely and isolating, thank you. And I was really insecure about myself as a mom. And sleep deprived [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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having a newborn is hard. really hard. running away from it, I guess, is one way to tackle it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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sarcasm is such a lame crutch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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I wanted to cut short my maternity leave. I was so overwhelmed. Now that DS is older and fun I miss him much more and WOHM is harder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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DH was no help whatsoever during those times? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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He loves the baby but he is a man, who works full time and was not faced with the same decisions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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huh? what do you mean? My DH is a man, too, works full time, etc. but helped out tremendously when he was home, especially at night. If he can't help with the children he would take care of chores like cleaning or cooking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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op: thanks for that. makes me feel loads better about myself. Ever hear of PPD, supermom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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OP - forget her. I've got four kids and I DREAD the newborn stage. Not sure why but I really do dislike it and I'm a much better mom w/ every other age. My last two are adopted and I was disappointed when I found out they would be newborns and older infants - that is how much I dislike the newborn stage. And, I'm not weird and I'm a good mom. Actually, I'm a GREAT mom (I'd only admit that on UB). Good luck to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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nnp - i disagree. being home with nb was often boring. now that dc is a toddler, they're much more interactive and fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I dont think she was saying she didn't want to be. Just thought SAHM was not something that was in her cards. But i understand when they get older and the recognition piece happens with dc it is so much more fun. I actually did 1/2 my maturnity leave at newborn stage and the 2nd half at 8months. I thought it was great way to connect more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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I certainly felt that way...1st three months colicky and wouldn't sleep. I did eventually start staying home (when he was 10 mo) and afterwards felt much more confident with myself as a mom. Before, when things would go right I would wonder if that was becuase of the schedule that the daycare put him on etc, things they were doing. Now though, i want to go back to work and I can't afford to! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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not to be mean but where were your husbands/partners in those situations? Taking care of a newborn usually takes more than one person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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It is fun at 7 mo but when they start walking you'll want to run back to work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:48 PM Flag
[ - ] what does Brooklyn have in common with skinny jeans? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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FLATBUSH! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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LOL!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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shaved bush, mostly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:58 PM Flag
[ - ] 6 week old ds is extremely fussy... cries all day... not colic, but feels even worse! anyone btdt? how long will this last?? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Yes and it lasted 2 yrs. I just had a high needs child. Later found out it was sensory issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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how do you know its not colic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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colic is a SCREAM, you know it. np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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i had this with dd. it lasted until about 12 weeks and then she became a happy baby. she's now 12 months - very happy, but very strong personality too -- when she wants something, watch out (and when she's happy -- she is sooooo happy). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:30 PM Flag
[ - ] odysee or sienna? why? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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odyssey cause that's what we have and its been really great for 8 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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np: lol, I thought it was a name poll [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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sienna miller, maybe. but Odysseus is a boy's name! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Odysee could be a female version of the name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] fort greene? is that in brooklyn? where in brooklyn? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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other side of Flatbush from "Downtown" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Yes, close to BAM and the Atlantic Mall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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near BAM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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yes, near manhattan bridge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Thought that was DUMBO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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it is near dumbo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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also near, but in a different direction [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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between dumbo and williamsburg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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check out this map, http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Fort+Greene,+New+York,+USA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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thanks, everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] I know I really have no place to complain, but I am SO sick of schlepping practically every other weekend to NJ (2 hours away) for yet another inlaw event - one birthday, baptism, whatEVER after another - UGH! There goes our summer - we're already into July with commitments we are expected to attend. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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no, i know. and my dh always always always makes it an all day thing. he has two sets of parents (his biological parents remarrried) and if we visit one family we have to visit the other. takes for ev er. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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OP - and this is me as well. But we get to make it into an all weekend thing - what fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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i don't mind stuff like that. i know dcs are happier in the long run doing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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you'd rather be sitting around in nyc in the sweltering heat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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we don't do birthdays unless it is for a very close first cousin. Baptisms only for first cousins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Please help. really worried about 4yo ds who has behavioral issues and dh who has anger issues. Dh will be home all summer w/ dc and he told me he is worried about losing control. They fight constantly . DS tests him on everything, knows how to push dh's buttons and is very rebellious. DH reacts with a lot of anger, which is hard for everyone. what to do? should i put him in a camp? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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which one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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hahahaha! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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seriously, i mean, the 4 year old is being a 4 year old and so is your dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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how much will you be there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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i will be working all day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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I would definitely put him in camp. Regardless of your dh's issues, I would think a 4 yo is happiest when busy and playing outside and therefore, camp is best for everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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camp and a very clear behavioral plan for both you and dh to implement with ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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some q's and some suggestions. is your dh being the primary caretaker? will your ds have any scheduled activities. first of all, i think a 4yo home all summer without camp or classes is not a great idea. Secondly, i'd start now by having dh have the evening home with 4yo once a week. (do you have only one dc?). identify a problem area (dc misbehaves at bedtime or when dh tries to dress him) and help your dh have a plan. what will he say to ds? how will he ensure ds listens? what will he offer ds in return? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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np: OT, but a lot of us were home all summer w/o activities and camps at 4yo! We were, and are, fine, even though every moment of our day wasn't scheduled. I guess this will be a new thread. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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i think it was fine b/c there were other kids around. in my neighborhood, all the 4yo's are in camp. i find the same thing with 2yo's during the school year. in principle, i don't think they need school at that age. in practice, it's not always easy to find playmates for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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Camp for son; counseling for Dad. Maybe counseling for you both. If Dh feels afraid of losing control, he knows he has issues. He needs to work with someone who can help him gain control. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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doesn't sound like he needs counseling. sounds like he needs parenting tips. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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Of course! How is this even a question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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It sounds like the dad needs counseling -- there are counselors that specialize in parenting issues! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:06 PM Flag
[ - ] when ttc after sex do you lie with your legs propped up? think it works? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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I did. Don't know if it works, but I am pregrant with #2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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I figured it probably didn't help, but it wouldn't hurt! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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yes, every time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I never did it. pg one the first month and second month at 34 and 37 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:12 PM Flag
[ - ] wish i didnt have to work and could be home with dc. im sad 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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that sucks. i'm sorry that you can't make being a sahm work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] what website can i go to compare two cars? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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edmunds.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:45 PM Flag
[ - ] if you live in a large building, do you meet delivery people downstairs or have them come up? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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come up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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ok. because i moved to philadelphia and they always bitch and moan about coming up and sometimes refuse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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even in an elevator bldg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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yeah! and i'm only on the 7th floor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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elevator building. food deliveries upstairs, all else, downstairs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a travel swing they like? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] where can i get an elmo cake decoration in nyc? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.29.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Party City [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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New York Cake and Bake on W 22 btw 5th and 6th aves [ Reply | More
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