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[ - ] Is there anyone interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment on West 16th Street that is zoned for both PS 41 AND PS 3 for the purpose of having a legitimate address so your child(ren) could go to either of those excellent schools? Would make a great pied a terre, au pair home or office...Please pass on info. if you know someone desperate to get into either of those schools. 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 05.25.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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Oh, just stop! You know you are just trying to cause a big fight. For shame! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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sure, post your email address. What size, how much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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aswilensky@gmail.com, 600 square feet, price negotiable but under $3500 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:13 AM Flag
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How can you be zoned for 2 schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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You must not live in district 2. There are two schools for this particular zone. 41 and 3. 3 was started by a group of parents that didn't want the traditional tone of 41. They are both excellent. You used to be able to choose which one you wanted, but as of this year, there is a lottery that will assign you one or the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I don't live in District 2. Thanks for explaining. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Yes, we are on the south side of the street, zoned for both; kids in our building at both, very easy to confirm this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:14 AM Flag
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there are two zoned schools in the west village. this year, placement will be decided by a lottery. but 16th st. is not in the zone anyway. i'm sure op is just pulling your leg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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There is a block or two of 16 west of 5th that is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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16th Street on south side zoned for both 41 and 3. unequivocally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:14 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:16 AM Flag
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you suck. seriously. that is my zone and the schools are already overcrowded. you are trying to profit at the expense of my dc and many others who are entitled to be in that zone. i'm not sure why you posted your e-mail address, considering you're going to get seriously flamed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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This is totally uncalled for! Really messed up! And I am not OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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how is this wrong if the people actually live there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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it's obviously not big enough for a family to live there. op is advertising it as an office or an au pair's apartment! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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we live in an apartment that size. my OP just has higher standards... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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^^^my = maybe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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how do you know what size it is? it could be 500 s/f for all you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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she said it was 600 s/f, one bedroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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you're an ass. np btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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np: what's wrong with what OP is doing? She has an apt to rent. School access is a huge draw in the city. Frankly, if I could afford that rent, I'd be on the phone with her now. She's not doing anything wrong. Realtors list school zoning info routinely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Too late, dear. Btw, what IS up with those deleters nowadays? They used to be so quick when it comes to exposed personal information. Anyway, you, OP, get what you deserve. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Hi - DH here who had the disoriented wife this afternoon - who couldn't string thoughts together and put words to objects. Just got back from the hospital, and everything is OK. BP, urine were fine, and consult with neurologist was fine too -- the symptoms of a stroke are different than what she was having, and so that was ruled out. Weird and scary though. Most likely was a freak, painless migraine. At 27 weeks pregnant, not uncommon to have migraine headaches. Following up with tests on Tue. to rule out 1 in a million blood clot possibility. She's in with DD now, putting her down to sleep. Thanks, UB. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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sounds scary. Glad she is ok though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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I was wondering about you. phew! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Yeah - thanks. Called a couple of doctors who confirmed what everyone here was saying - get to the ER. I wasn't intentionally dilly dallying online -- I was trying to get a sense if women, and particularly pregnant women, experienced this. Pre-eclampsia was first thought, but BP was normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Very glad that everything worked out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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maybe she was dehydrated? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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also a possibility, although she had been drinking fluids today. as time elapsed, she improved, and she was drinking a lot at the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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was she eating enough? maybe it was dehydration combined with low blood sugar... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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wonderful! I had a few episodes where my vision became spotty (looking at a book and could see bottom of page but not top)but no pain. Diagnosed as migraines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] A neighbor told me a house on my street is in foreclosure, how do I find out which one? I googled, but only got directed to sites where I have to pay/sign up. Isn't this public information? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I think it is public info but I have tried to find out about the same thing on a house in my nabe. Not sure how to find out either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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my dh found a website with everyone who owned an apartment in our coop, their names, and how much they paid, and when the bought it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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I looked at propertyshark, but there were only two listed and you also have to pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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it's something like apec [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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thanks, I will look [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Am I imagining it, or did they make the font smaller in the past two days? Site updates doesn't mention any changes. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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it's not smaller, just a diff. font -- which looks smaller... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:43 PM Flag
[ - ] so I tried the Ralph Lauren clothes at JC Penney (I know...)called American Living. They are well made--if you like J crew/Lauren these are a good deal. They were all on sale, I think its too preppy for Jc penny 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Penney's seems to be trying to get more stylish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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I've washed the shirts/shorts a couple of times now and they are holding up well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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good to know. i went to jc penney the other day to see furniture for DS and noticed it there -- looks cute... maybe they're trying to be more like sears/lands end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] I am 13 weeks pregnant. Since last night I have been getting this really gassy like pain and feeling my uterus get hard and then relax. Is this normal? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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You're only 13 weeks and you can feel your uterus? Normally I'd say those sound like Braxton Hicks, but it's way early. Probably just gas and ligament stretching. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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I think I can feel it because I am super thin and this is my second pregnancy. i can feel it right above my pubic bone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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that is not your uterus you're feeling getting hard my dear, that is your colon. eat more roughage. are you taking prenatal vitamins? get used to weird things like gas and pain.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] here's my post. not sure if it's a vent or a kvetch. i'm in a huge funk. i had a miscarriage (second trimester) a few weeks ago and i think a lot of this is the residual from that (both emotional and physical/chemical). i'm trying so hard to keep things in perspective. i have a wonderful life in all the important ways. But i'm just so unhappy. angry and sad a lot of the time. unhappy with my weight, with my job, with my financial situation. irritable with dcs and dh. anyone ever btdt? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Its good that you realize that something is off. Is therapy an option? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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i'm starting to consider it. although i think it's also healthy to let things work themselves out. i'm not sure if i should be giving myself time or trying to knock things back into place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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sorry for your loss. A second trimester m/c can be really traumatic. Have you given yourself permission to grieve it? Sometimes if you don't, the sadness and anger can come out in weird ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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it's been very weird. at first i was thinking it's not a big deal, i'll get over it, it's not a like a "real" baby. But then i was surprised at my sadness and anger. i'm so angry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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anger is a very normal part of grief. And like I said, a 2nd trimester loss is not easy to handle. That is supposed to be past the dangerous time. How far along were you? You need to allow yourself to feel whatever comes up and take the time to deal with it. Therapy can be helpful but find someone who specializes in loss. If you want online people to talk to, there is a great site called Missfoundation.org. The forums there are for all sorts of child loss. There is a whole forum for m/c and another for trying again (assuming you want to) They saved my life after I lost my son. I wil be glad to answer anything else you may want to know - even if it seems odd or scary. I know there are sometimes things you can't ask IRL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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thank you so much. i think i was looking at things in such a rational way that i figured i'd be fine with it. then all the emotions hit me and i kept saying "i shouldn't be feeling this way" instead of saying "it's normal to be feelign this way". i tried going to an online message board and i felt so guilty. there are so many people who are tyring for years to have dcs. or who had stillborn or infant loss. or who have had more than one miscarriage. and i feel like "who am i to complain?". but then i think that's making it even harder for me t odeal with my emotions. dh and i are essentially not talking about it at all. my mom thinks i'm over-reacting to a certain extent. i called a volunteer helpline and i think it was helpful for me to verbalize things. but they couldn't really help me. they said all the right things but it didn't really help. sometimes i think the only thing that will help is just having another baby. then i think that i'll be a real wreck when i get pregnant again. assuming i do get pregnant again. maybe i'm also feeling in limbo right now...waiting to get the doctor's ok for having sex again. i think i'm more shook up about this than i thought i'd be. thanks for listening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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^^^whoops. it was helpful to say things out loud. but he couldn't really help. he said all teh right things but bottom line is that it's still painful. sometimes i think that only having another bayb will make things better. then i worry that i won't be able to conceive. or that the pregnancy will be really scary. i'm in limbo right now...waiting for the doctor's ok to have sex. and i think that's another aspect that very difficult now...the no-man's land. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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not a problem. Don't worry about anyone else's loss. My OB told me a very wise thing after my son died. SHe told me to get to some sort of support group and that I would hear worse stories than mine. At the time I thought "What could be worse?" but she was right. And what I have learned is that a loss is a loss and none of it is fun. A very sad thing happened to you. Of course you have the right to complain. You can't compare losses - it doesn't work that way and even if someone else's loss was "worse" than yours in some way, you still have the same emotions. This board I mentioned does have the one just for m.c too which I think makes some people in your situation feel more comfortable but they will welcome you no matter what. It can be a little babycenter - fair warning! But I needed that for a while. Try to talk to your mom and your DH. She should know better but things were handled differetnly many years ago. Men don't really get connected to a baby til he or she is born so DH probably just doesn't really get it. Men grieve differently anyway though. The only way through grief is through it. You can't avoid it and it's hard and it sucks, But, you can get through it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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thank you. i'm going to look at that site. i think i need to start reaching out, talking to people, dealing with this as a real loss instead of trying to convince myself it's no big deal. thanks for your post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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it is a real loss and although having another baby will help some things, it won't fix everything and yes a subsequent pg can be tough. Those women there were a god send during my sub pg. ALso, you don't have to post much. You can always just read. Sometimes that helps too. GL to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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i'm definitely going to go there and look. and thanks again for posting. it's good to know that my reactions are normal. i can cut myself some slack while also working on functioning well enough for dh and dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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np: so sad for you - may I ask what happened to your son & age? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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thx. He was 3 days old and had a heart defect. I have posted here about him before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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you are me, only mine was only 6 wk... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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how long has it been? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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we're still ttc. it was last July... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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yikes. are you seeing a therapist? how's your relationship with dh? i'm doing ok with dh but we've really been avoiding the issue. so either it's going to blow up in our faces someday or it'll just quietly fade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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yes i see one once a week. for 45 minutes. it's not enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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lost a pregnancy in the 4th month - that was over a year ago and now have a heathly baby girl - but i still cry over that lost baby and still get depressed - but it is much better than it was and all i can say is that time helped - i know it sounds cliche but it is true - you will move forrward with everything, life, work , relationship - evertything will get better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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sorry for your loss too. Glad things are better for you. It takes a while [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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thank you so much. i'm really upset today (i think spending the day with relatives shook me up for some reason) and it's so nice to know that this is normal for me to be feeling this way. i'm happy for you that you have a new baby. thanks for posting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:21 PM Flag
[ - ] ugh look at this miley with a cam... 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] I was in Macys today buying a blender. Martha Stewart china plates on sale for 1.79 each. Pretty blue and white batik border. Large platters were 4 $--- I love the sales at macys 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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I'm going tomorrow -- I just hope there's stuff left! I need a mattress pad and a dust ruffle and all sorts of kitchen stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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check out the Martha stewart stuff...great deals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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that is a good buy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Thanks for the heads-up! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:50 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you think of this? Last month my bathroom tile was delivered. I paid everything in full gave them the check it was a done deal. Last week I realized that they did not give me a break down of the freight charges which I had paid$100 for. I also paid $125 for delivery. They sent me a fax telling me that I actually owe them more money another $80. I find this incredibly rude and unprofessional. I paid everything in full upon receipt now after a month they want more money? What kind of business is this? I realize now why they have such a bad reputation for customer service. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.25.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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screw them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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they are out of luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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can they collect this amount? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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did you get a receipt marked 'paid in full'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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I have the invoice that was given to the contracter that says COD, the balance and date of delivery. I have a copy of the check for the exact amount that was requested and paid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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so just call and tell them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:18 PM Flag
[ - ] I got a manicure from Pinky salon on UWS the day before I left on vacation. 3 days later in the middle of my vacation I got a bacterial infection on one of my fingers- it turned into a huge pussy abscess that I had to get drained by the resort Dr. We're home now, my finger still looks nasty- should I go to the salon and show it to them? Demand my $$$ back, just warn them that their manicurists aren't keeping clean? WWYD?? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.25.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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you could have gotten the infection anywhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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maybe call 311 and report them to doh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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if you let a salon cut your cuticles, then you're opening yourself to infection. it doesn't mean you get the infection from the place -- actually it's more likely you got it later, from a doorknob, using the bathroom, subway pole, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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this is so untrue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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OP: the tools that salons use- if they aren't clean can cause an infection fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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3 days later? How do you know you got it there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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OP: I'm sorry, I wasn't clear- the infection was surrounding my cuticle- it was an obvious nail salon infection and they did not cut my cuticles- they used a tool to push them back. I specifically told her not to cut my cuticles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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you don't get it. it's your responsibility to wash your hands once your nail polish dries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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if you waltz in their and tell them they are dirty it's not going to go over well. you're going to make an ass of yourself and no one is going to give you a dime. suck it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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OP: It's all in the delivery- If I go in there politely and show them my finger and say - I got a manicure there last weekend and it became infected- I just think you should know and your manicurists should clean their tools a bit better- no harm in that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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ita. but don't get mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I don't think they will take it well, no matter how nice you are about it. Never go again and warn everybody. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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you do not need meds and therapy for this!!why is that always everyones response?Just throw money at an issue to make it go away.Neither will help,just dont go every weekend,and take time for yourself! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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ita. what are you going to sue them for? don't you have medical insurance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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OP: I'm not going to sue them - come on- but if reputation spreads that they aren't clean, that's another story- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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you just stopped me cold from getting a mani/pedi beefore my vacation next week. I always feel like they are a waste of $ anyway. I can do the same job myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:57 PM Flag
[ - ] so is there anything on TV? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.25.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] ot: does anyone have a reference for an excellent neurologist and/or hospital for removing a brain tumor in nyc? tia 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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You'd need a neurosurgeon for this, not a neurologist. Try Columbia or Cornell. G/L [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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ty -- this is a ll a bit new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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NP: Know 2 neurosurgeons at Cornell (my brother was in a car accident and had 2 surgeries there): John Boockvar (? spelling) and Anders Cohen. Both are attendings and part of the hospital practice. Hang in there. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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beth israel. [ Reply | More
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