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[ - ] yes she's teething! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:06 PM Flag
[ - ] What songs do you enjoy dancing with your 5 Year old? Really fun upbeat, memory making dancing? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 05.24.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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In the past: You are my Kind (Santana and Seal), Recently: Pocket full of sunshine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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i like the supremes. but i'm not sure you can guarantee that anything will be "memory making" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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american Idiot, 1985, da doo doo doo, dancing queen,I like to move it, you should be dancing,Houd dog, all shook up,I want to hold your hand,We are family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Atomic Dog (DC is hip to the Mothership). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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The Beach Boys or The Beatles. Just pick your favorites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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I wanna be sedated and anything by the decemberists [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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the song from curious george by jack johnson -- upside down, and also paul simon's like a rock [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Im pg, and I figured, what the fuck, I'm going to have a sushi roll with raw scallop. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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how responsible -- you'll be a great mother! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I ate raw sushi throughout my pregnancy. Just eat at a reputable place, it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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ittttttta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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just curious. how does a reputable place screen for parasites? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I'd MUCH rather eat sushi every day from an excellent restaurant than get a sandwich or steam table from the corner deli, which I see pregnant women do every single day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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it's FINE. You could get killed crossing the street. Life is risk. Enjoy your sushi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:06 PM Flag
[ - ] which site is that? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] 1st dc and so overwhelmed by all the books and differing opinions. Some say never wake up baby, some say wake up baby every 3-3.5 hours during day to nurse; ped says don't go longer than 4 hours between feedings during day. Have been waking her up if she is not awake by 3-3.5 hours, but am wondering if she would better fall into a routine if I just left her alone. Any advice appreciated. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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how big is she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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9 lbs now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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unless she is under weight, never wake a sleeping baby to eat. they will eat when they are hungry. that is what my ped. told me. workde fo rboth kids. but check with yout ped. re: weight gain and any other issudes your baby may have. how old is dc? don;t worry about a schedule if baby is less than 12 weeks IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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It's too early for a routine so don't be concerned about that. I would go with advice of my ped but ask ped how long this advice is good for (i.e. at what point can you just let db sleep without waking). People get so worked up over this but really whether you wake or let sleep is not the biggest deal in the world (unless underweight and then you absolutely need to wakeso follow ped's advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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Leave her alone. Best advice my mother ever gave me was to never wake a sleeping baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:10 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD: We were doing cio with 6.5mo. Was going well but then she got sick. She's pretty much better but seems to still have plugged up nose and she's been waking every hour the past couple nights. DH thinks we need to resume CIO now, I think maybe we should wait. wwyd? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.24.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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wait until baby is 100% better. really, when you're all stuffed up, you wake up to. How bad would it suck to wake up and have nobody to wipe your face or give you some water. And then have to cry and make yourself more stuffed....And I did CIO with 2 kids. All bets are off when they are sick though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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i would think when she stops waking every hour, then start back up. don't wait too long imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:43 PM Flag
[ - ] If a 8th or 9th grader finishes typical HS curriculum, what do TT HS's offer to these kids for 10-12th grade? Just take more AP classes (or equivalent) or does the school allow kids to take classes from nearby colleges? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.24.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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lol--is this a problem for you right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Why is this funny? If you don't want to answer, just collapse, okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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Where do you get your information? Trig, pre-calculus and calculus are taught in most independent high school math programs. History and writing projects are very sophisticated (look at Fieldston's high school history offerings on their website). Some schools (Fieldston, maybe Brearley) are not offering AP courses any more because they can limit what a teacher does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Some do and some don't. There were some TT moms on here before who said they finished (and/or their friends) HS curriculum at 8th grade but the schools accommodated them. BTW, "typical" HS senior curriculum would include pre-calculus or AP Calculus (level A), physics, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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I've known people who enrolled in classes at community or local colleges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Kids in NYC independent high schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Um, I think those posters were either kidding, exaggerating or don't really know what they're talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 10:20 PM Flag
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You don't know what they're talking about. Obviously, they're not talking about exhausting all available courses offered by TT HS. But they do let you skip grades by subject (math, reading, science..). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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That's different from finishing a HS curriculum by 8th or 9th grade. Totally different. In that case, many public HS also have kids who do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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it varies. dd's school has an arrangement with local universities and kids can take courses at the universities and get college credit. the best part is, it's free! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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What does TT mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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"Top Tier" - the best of the best - creme de la creme [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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I heard that they have them watch educational films from the 1950's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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np - I love some of those! I remember "Our Friend Mr Sun". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:15 PM Flag
[ - ] SN moms in NYC what schools did you apply to for kindergarten. So far I have heard of Parkside, Gateway, a new shcool called Learning Spring. I know there are more. Want to get a sense of where people are going and can you tell me if it is funded or unfunded. TIA. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.24.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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These are the ones I know: Summit (I don't think they have a K, though), Gillen Brewer, both funded, and Reece, West End Day, & Aaron, unfunded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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reece is funded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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We applied to: Reece, Gillen Brewer, LearningSpring (which isn't that new, btw), Parkside, Gateway, Aaron, and the Child School. Get this book, very helpful: http://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Special-Education-York/dp/0807746851 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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the funded schools are free provided it is on your IEP? and the unfunded ones- are you planning to sue or will just pay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 11:27 PM Flag
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This question gets asked so often. It's hard IMO to get an approved school on your IEP. Often this is why people hire an attorney. The other reason people use and atty is to sue for reimbursement under FAPE if they are in a non-approved school. In that case, you must pay and then get reimbursed. Or, if you choose, just pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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All the people I know at approved schools did hire lawyers, did get NPS (for non-public school) on their IEPs after no or some struggle, and then are done with lawyers basically forever, or until the kid no longer goes to that school. So it's definitely worth hiring the lawyer just so you do the application process right, do everything right, and then you are done for years and years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Here is a good list: In Manhattan/funded -- Reece, Parkside, Gateway, Churchill, Gillen Brewer, Herbert Birch, Learning Spring, Child School (Roos Isl.), Hawthorne Country Day. Unfunded -- Aaron, Rebecca, Stephen Gaynor, Ideal, Manhattan Childrens Center, West End Day. In outer boroughs funded -- Summit, Lowell, NYCLI (not sure if funded), League School, New York Institute for Special Education, Mary McDowell. Unfunded Gersh Academy. NJ (lots of NYC kids at these schools)-- Forum School, Community School, Alpine Learning Institute. Westchester -- Hallen School, Windward, Eagle Hill. LI Center for Speech and Language Disabilities. These schools all serve different populations. Some are for autism, some are for learning disabilities, some are for emotional/behavioral problems, some are for language processing issues. It is worth is to tour a lot of them, figure out what is most appropriate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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I am always surprised when McCarton School gets left of these kinds of lists. It is tiny and hard to get into but they admit new families every year and it is an incredible school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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The only school we applied to was West End Day, per advice from David Salsberg (but it turns out ds is doing fine in public CTT). All the schools have their preferences about what kind of SN they like to work with, and those preferences can change from year to year. Really helps to have guidance from a professional who knows the schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:47 AM Flag
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Did Salsberg recommend just that one school for your dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD: Was doing CIO with 6.5mo. It was working well but then she got sick. She's better but still has stuffed up nose that seems to be bothering her and has been waking up almost every hour. DH wants to restart CIO but I'm not sure it's the best idea yet. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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wait until 100% better. it's not fair to ehr. we ended up doing CIO about 4-5 times, each time after db got sick. it really sucks, but each time is shorter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone travel to rome for work? if so, is june super-hot? will a lightweight wool suit be too warm? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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yes it will be very warm, 80-85 degrees [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] question of the day: do elephants have boogers? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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yes, huge ones! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] celebrity/famous couple relationships that you romanticize, even if they're not together or the reality was bad? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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heath ledger & michele williams [ Reply | More
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joni mitchell & james taylor [ Reply | More
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katherine hepburn & spencer tracy [ Reply | More
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lauren bacall & humphrey bogart [ Reply | More
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oh, that's the winner [ Reply | More
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sid and nancy [ Reply | More
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seal and heidi klum [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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really??? [ Reply | More
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johnny cash & june carter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Good website for fashion advice for plus size, young women? Sister is 27, size 18, heavy undefined legs, thick middle, small chest/shoulders, 5'7". She's letting me buy her hot new "body thinner" garment and cutlets (boob filler for bras)--she's wanted both, but can't afford. But I want to include a fab new dress with the shipment, and don't know at all what would flatter. Websites? Personal advice? Thanks! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.24.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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wow, what a great way to desceibe your sister [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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her sister asked her for help. she's trying to explain the less flattering spots so someone can help, i'm guessing. what's your problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Try the Nordstrom website - they have a shop by body type thing in the dress section [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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as a plus size myself, I have to say that it is really hard to find attractive dresses. I'd actually get it as a GC to lane bryant (their clothes are really nice, actually) and let her try things on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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ITA. I'm size 18 and it's all about fit. You can't buy her a dress that will fit her well if she's not with you. GC to Lane Bryant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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or: and there is nothing to make a big girl feel worse than sending her a pretty dress that looks atrocious. I would love to take Lane Bryant's training course--their salespeople are so nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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http://www.kiyonna.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 05:05 PM Flag
[ - ] cio question: 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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NEVER go back in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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was planning on trying to do it when my son is 4months...is it basically you let him cry for longer and longer episodes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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4 months is WAY TOO YOUNG!!! If you're going to do it, buy the damn book and do it right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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Some of the books say 4 mo is just fine, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Not for outright CIO. For a little fussing, yes. BUt not for endless crying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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the book I have says 4-6 months, and it says to keep checking every 15 mins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a 14 day old dd - she sleeps 3-4 hours at a time in between feedings. Is this ok? If we try to wake her up to feed her sooner, she just falls back asleep. She's gaining weight ok. Should we just let her sleep? I guess I thought newborns would want to eat every 2 hours? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Let her sleep and count your blessings that she's sleeping that much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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count your lucky stars and follow her lead. My ds (the one who wasn't colicky) slept 3-4 hours between feedings at first. Gradually he stayed awake longer and longer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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thx. out of curiosity, were you ffing or bfing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Ugh. Just got home with newborn (born early) a few days ago and 2.5 year old has a 103.5 fever. Why me? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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wow, that really sucks. Have DH completely handle 2.5 yo, and you take care of the baby. Try to keep them separated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I can't not handle my older child (going through enough trauma) but will be super careful. Yes it sucks for everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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poor 2.5 year old -- why her? first you ruin her life by bringing home a sibling, and now you personalize her sickness [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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or -- okay, i totally meant that as a joke. sorry -- there's no tone on ub [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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jerk. [ Reply | More
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calm yourself -- i clarified instantly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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