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[ - ] HUGE PRIZE to someone that comes up with a winning idea for a birthday gift for my sister. About $150. She is single, lives in NYC, loves to see movies and is writing a book, lawyer....impossible to shop for...not into spas or anything like that... 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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do you live in nyc as well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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^^^^if yes, would she like something like a scavenger hunt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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I live across the country! but moving closer soon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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3 months of plants by the month at red envelope -- keep her company while she's writing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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send her and her best friend to a nice dinner, and then a movie, hire a limo so they don't need to drive and you pick up the tab [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Leather manuscript journal from Smythson's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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horrible, unless you know she is a journal keeper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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*manuscript* journal and she is writing a book. You know, you can use a journal for things besides "journaling." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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^^^Just noticed the price range. Never mind, this is too expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Hand held shower massager. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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^^ Where do I get my prize? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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send her to a day of beauty in her hometown for her and a friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Dh tells me he's going through with getting a vasectomy. Call me crazy but doesn't his kind of give him license to cheat? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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you are crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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yep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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ridiculous! would going on the pill give you licence to cheat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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nobody needs a license to cheat - just a desire [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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dh is getting one too, and yes that crossed my mind too. His getting snipped will help our sex life though and since he will be getting it all the time now, I doubt he would go get it somewhere else. He would feel to guilty about cheating anyway. I don't think think he could ever, but I know never say never... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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This dh got snipped 9 years ago. It made our sex life much more relaxed and spontaneous. (We had two dc already) And no, it didn't make me want to cheat. Not one little bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 10:46 PM Flag
[ - ] 2 mo db spits up constantly for about an hour after eating, any suggestions on how to reduce this? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Have her stay upright for a while after eating and burp her a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Have you talked to your ped? Might be reflux. Try keeping db upright after feeding rather than laying right down (like maybe putting in car seat for a bit). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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both of my kids spit up all the time -- i recommend getting those carters so soft bibs -- they have cotton or terry on both sides which absorb the spit up and rubber in the middle so it doesn't seep through DC's outfit -- put them on all the time except for photos.. GL -- it should stop on it's own when baby sits up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Baby shower hostess here. Want to have it downtown at a restaurant. Preggo lives in financial district. Don't want to go north of 14th street. Looking for private or semi private area. Not too noisy. I'd expect 10 ladies to attend. Suggestions welcome!!! Help!! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Battery Gardens in Battery Park has a small private area off to the side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Thanks! I will look into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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OP- Looks very nice, but formal. Not sure if it fits the preggo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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yes, its very "pretty", so if she's looking for funky, it doesn't work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Yes, we are a funky group. I think I'd like Batery Gardens, but the preggo would feel awkward. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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know someone who did one at the Harrison, said it was great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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This may be okay. I work very close to this place....walk by every day. I can check it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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giginos wagner park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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is donal still opened? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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Bump for the late night crowd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Anything in the Meatpacking District? How about Lower East Side? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 07:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Did Annies on the UES close? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] am i the only one here who is getting more in the stimulus check than we actually paid in federal taxes? i'm thinking htis has to be pretty common for families that fit under the income guidelines but have kids. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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Really? What is your HHI? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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about 70k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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Dual? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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i work p/t. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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I'm sure you paid more in federal taxes through the year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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not us but that seems odd. Seems like you should get "back" only what you paid in. Otherwise it really is income redistribution [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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IF you paid nothing you get money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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well yeah - that's kind of my point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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no, because it's not a refund. it's a rebate. kind of like a manufacturer's rebate can actually be more than what hte store is selling it for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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really? I've never gotten a rebate for more than I paid. I thought that was the same thing as a refund. Interesting. I still don't like it though since we will just end up owing allthis $$ to China. sigh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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I hear ya. I hear ya. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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op: we haven't actually gotten the check yet but from everything i've read, it doesn't have a cap on what you paid in taxes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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no but there is an income cap. If you make more you get less. Seems like socialism to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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i hear that. it doesn't bother me b/c it's a one time thing. (and also b/c i'm just so excited to be getting free money) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I think you're confusing what you paid in April vs. what came out of your pay throughout the year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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no. we even got a small refund on our taxes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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posted below: no, the front sheet from Turbo Tax specifically lists what you paid in, what you got back, and actual taxes paid, as well as the actual percentage that you end up paying on your whole income before deductions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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we only paid a few hundred after our rebate check [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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not quite, but close. I am sure that many are getting back more, considering how close mine is and my income is definitely higher than the avg American [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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well we got nothing and owed $5K bc of the stupid AMT. And for NYC, we are NOT rich (maybe in Alabama, but not in Manhattan, where we are also stuck with city tax). ... now give me back my money! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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I know how you feel. I starting to feel middle class resentment. Never felt that before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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op: can i ask what your income is? i live in nyc also and paid a lot more in local taxes than in federal taxes. but we (thankfully!) didn't hit the amt yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Same here, but I don't mind that b/c I know that taxes here actually go to things like low and middle income housing, environmental programs, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Where should me and my friends go out in NYC Saturday night. We are partying 40 year olds. We would like to dance. We don't want to spend a ton on cover charges and drinks. TIA! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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New Jersey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Ramona? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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my friends and I [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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How many times are you going to post this here and on YBM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Am I wasting your precious time? I have not gotten an answer yet. You are clearly not interested in an answer to this question, as you will be here on UB Sat. night. Thanks for the input. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I gave you an answer yesterday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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The place is closed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] dd is 4 months old. she has been going to bed at 7:00pm and waking up at 3am. Is she too young to try to keep up a little later (in hopes that she will sleep a bit longer) or should I wait until she is older? During the day, the nanny has her on a great schedule. She sleeps from 12-3:00pm, naps 20-30 minutes around 5pm and then down for the night at 7pm. First dd...is this good for the age and I am being too picky? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Can you wipe out the 5 nap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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yes, this last nap is too late [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I know. I try to keep her up, but she literally falls asleep regardless of what I try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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my 4mo is all over the map. i would take this any day. how does nanny get db to sleep dur the day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I don't know, honestly I feel she is sometimes better with dd than I am. As my dh said when I was feeling sorry for myself the other day "she has 25 years experience." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I think it's great for this age, you have nothing to complain about... I would presonally cut the last nap if I could and put her down around 6, to have a 2AM feeding. It's a bit easier to handle than 3AM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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DD is 4 mos old. They wake up at night!!! This is what babies do. Mine did until she was over 12 mos (I don't recommend this but I couldn't do CIO at night) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I know they wake up. I just didn't know if I could modify her schedule a bit to make her sleep a little longer. If it's not possible I will deal... It's just hard whenI have to get up to go to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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It's tough to juggle, but if anything, I think it's easier to do a night feeding around 1-2AM than waking at 4PM and not being able to go back to sleep. That's just my opinion. I have 3 kids, and the 3rd was definitely easier not trying to push a full night sleep. It will happen... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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she should nap two hours after she wakes up in the am, and then two or three hours after she wakes up from that nap. Betime btwn 6 and 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] I work with troubled teenagers. Any questions about it or what the issues with teens are today? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Girls don't get reciprocated oral sex, T or F? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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True. Unless he is her serious boyfriend, he isn't doing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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of all the Friends with Benefits hubub this is oddly enough the issue that gets me so worked up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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My question is always what subculture are we talking about here? Because there's gotta be huge variation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I hear this across the board but I would be interested to hear other thoughts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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What does "across the board" mean? How diverse of a group do you work with? And do you ask them all about cunnilingus? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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They tell me everything. The population is mostly upper middle class kids on their way to therapeutic school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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what is "therapeutic school"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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So your pool is troubled upper-middle-class teens in one city. Seems like a pretty narrow cohort from which to draw conclusions like "Unless he is her serious boyfriend, he isn't doing it" from. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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Not OP but you sound so defensive. Your child is immune I suppose? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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are you OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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how are you supposed to stand by and watch a teenager screw up without yelling 'you are screwing up big time'??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Telling him that doesn't help. Show him how to do better. Change schools, move away if necessary. Get tutors, get new activities, etc. If things aren't going well, be proactive and make changes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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okay. you're the real deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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do teens really have more STDs than they had years ago? thinking about a ny times article from a few weeks ago... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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np: That article was about infections, not STDs, and most of them were asymptomatic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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what are your recs for a healthy parent/teen relationship? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Yeah, why didn't you post this on Teenagers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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because parents of teenagers know the issues already. I thought parents of younger kids might be interested [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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I sure would! I have a 3yo and am not looking forward to the teen years! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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are you a parent? I have a 15yo dd, and I am blown away by how naive my dd's friends' parents' seem. heavily weighted on the boys side, I hate to say [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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I'd like to know the answer to this one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Is there more pressure than ever to have sex? worried about 15yo niece who has a new boyfriend and is intensely infatuated with him. she is a good kid, I'm worried she will be pressured. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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no, I don't think there is more pressure. maybe even less.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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np really? Why do you say that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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please tell me ther are plenty of teens out there NOT doing drugs/alcohol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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there are! but they are stressed about getting into college [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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what is the best way to be a parent her teen can turn to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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not OP, just mom of 15yo dd: just talk, talk, talk, and talk some more. and make sure they know that no matter what you love them and will love them. and tell them that even if you're happy with what they might be doing, if they get into trouble, you'll be there for them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] What is your favorite ice cream flavor? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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vanilla with chocolate chips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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i don't have one. i'm too indecisive and moody to settle on one favorite flavor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Are you driving less these days because of gas costs? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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no but I should. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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trying to but it's hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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no -- i don't have the option not to go to the places i go to -- like driving kids to school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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very slightly less. most of my driving is for a commute so i can't really cut back on it. but i am cutting back on other driving (consolidating trips to the store, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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yes, we have gotten a bike trailer and now bike for most of our errands and trips out. we live in a small city with a bike path so its pretty easy for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Which is the lightest full size stroller? I need to get that one. TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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what do you mean by full size stroller? all strollers are full size, no? what options do you want/need -- umbrella (assuming)? how much of a recline? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Thanks to the mom who recommended LASM - LA Stylistmom. She answered my question quickly. Very cool. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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Really? I think she is kind of dumb about a lot of stuff and the web site is awful - unless you like cheap crap. Try Designmom.com - shes got a good eye [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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yes ita, and she is spamming on here way too much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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np; REALLY nice. This site SUCKED, BTW. NO one gives a shit about your mommy friends and kid pix. That's a GREAT eye. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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I like LASM -- she's really nice and has a good eye... Plus, her stuff is realistic for many of us... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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