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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Toddler 01.07.06, 08:28 AM Flag
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have no idea what you look like, how do i suggest blindly? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] OK, so Packer Collegiate or St. Ann's? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 12.21.05, 10:06 AM Flag
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They are both great schools, but different personalities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.05, 10:07 AM Flag
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please elaborate. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.05, 10:08 AM Flag
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St Ann's sends twice as many kids to the Ivy League as does Packer -- SA is overall stronger academically than Packer which is 2nd or 3rd tier school. But Packer has more organized sports. So take your pick! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.06.14, 01:12 PM Flag
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They are two extremely different schools. Packer is more family-involvement, organized, St Ann's is less parent involvement, more loosy goosy. Packer wants to be Horace Mann. St Ann's wants to be Dalton. Take your pick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.05, 10:09 AM Flag
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If I knew about horace mann and dalton it owuld help!! no really, how do i decide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.05, 10:11 AM Flag
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Totally different places. Packer's a little more conservative; St. Ann's is a little artier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.05, 10:10 AM Flag
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st ann's has no grades, though my ds is only 8mos, i know a student at st anns [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.05, 10:10 AM Flag
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Packer has a set curriculum. I think St Ann's teachers can teach what they want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.05, 10:23 AM Flag
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Toddler 11.24.05, 11:15 AM Flag
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it used to be and then it stopped working. Think I'll test below... testing . To see if paragraph function works again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.25.13, 07:28 AM Flag
[ - ] Which is better: St. Thomas More Playgroup or Episcopal? Tia. 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 10.28.05, 01:12 PM Flag
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Have you visited either? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:14 PM Flag
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No, but I know people who've sent DCs to both and each side raves about the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:15 PM Flag
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I have not been to Episcopal yet but went to St. Thomas More and was not impressed at all. In a basement with no real classrooms (except for the 2 oldest groups) and no windows. It did not appear that the kids were doing anything so great there (I am a former preschool teacher so I have an idea of what to look for) and other than the kids being cute in their uniforms and very nice music and movement program, nothing was appealing. We chose not to put in an application after we visited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:18 PM Flag
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We got into Episcopal but sent DC to STM. We liked that it was smaller, more 'neighborhood-ish'--just a differnet vibe. The negatives...it's in a church basement so the facilities will not wow you at all (m) and it can't compare to Episcopal, Brick, etc. in that regard. But my DC LOVED school and I really liked the families there. Really nice kids, too. I think what the school lacks in facilities it makes up with specials and teachers. They have a science teacher, music teacher, librarian, art teacher and movement teacher as well as top-notch "regular" teachers. The one kind of child that I don't think would do great there is a really active, physical one because it is a small space. I don't want to sound like a crazy 'I love my kids preschool' mom but I can't say enough great things about it. If you have any more specific q's feel free to ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:41 PM Flag
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Thanks for detailed reply. You don't sound crazy to me; better to love DC's school than loathe it. I know I'm early (DC's 14 mos) to think about this but want to start getting my ducks in a row w/apps. and visits. I have gotten that neighborhood impr on as well as I live closeby. The kids seem bright, happy and relatively calm, although of course that's only the impression I get from seeing them walk down/cross the street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:45 PM Flag
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^^Did want to ask if there is any religious element to it. (Assume they recognize holidays, but beyond that?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:47 PM Flag
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There is no religious element to the school. Kids celebrate passover and christmas -- eg. songs, art, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 02:56 PM Flag
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You cannot do applications or visits yet. They will not allow it until next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:47 PM Flag
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Oh, I know. But I'm just trying to get a general overview of certain schools in my area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:49 PM Flag
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When I was looking at schools, I used to like to pass by at drop off or pick up. You can tell a lot. STM's drop off is at 8:45. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 03:23 PM Flag
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Totally different. You have to see them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:15 PM Flag
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Can you give me an example of what makes them so diff. from one another? Interesting, since said friends are very similar in many ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:16 PM Flag
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STM has open plan. Small outdoor playspare. E is more traditional, formal, structured. I loved E hated STM, ended up sending dc somewhere else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:19 PM Flag
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OP: Have heard this about STM - small space, I mean. Funny, did search and there was a post in which everyone raves about it. Almost no bad commentary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 01:23 PM Flag
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It's in a BASEMENT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.13, 10:08 PM Flag
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We toured both last year. While we liked them both I felt STMPG (did not get in) was 'better' in terms of their layout. Child not on elevator throughout the day. Seemed designed with children in mind. Cheerful, and we saw a stronger curriculum than E. Both are very nice and you'd be lucky to get into either one. A nice thing about STMPG is that the afternoon program is only one year, then all kids attend in the a.m. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 03:28 PM Flag
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This is a nice comment...The children are very confident in the nurturing, warm, loving space. They also have one of the best pre-school libraries in NYC, according to Jim Trelease, reading specialist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 04:51 PM Flag
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^^^referring to STMPG above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 04:53 PM Flag
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Though the children aren't in an elevator, they don't see the light of day because they are in a basement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.13, 10:09 PM Flag
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STMPG - very small school, strong community -- at the end of 2-3 years you know most of the families at the school; Episcopal is a very, very large school. My friend whose DS went there said that unless you are in the same program, you just don't have t opportunity to meet the other families. I think at the end of the day, the children who graduate and go on to TT K are remarkably similar -- confident, verbal, well-behaved, smart, etc. You should visit each school and see where you feel more comfortable. Will also note -- that *generally* speaking, STMPG parents may be slightly more low -key than their Episcopal counterparts - but there are wonderful, caring families at both school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 05:00 PM Flag
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E is more competitive in terms of admissions and exmissions. On this Board, people call it TT. STM is 2nd Tier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 05:34 PM Flag
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But plenty of kids from both schools get into TT kindergartens. There are "1st Tier" children at both schools... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.30.05, 03:47 PM Flag
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Not so sure that I agree -- admissions is very competitive because it is a much smaller program. We got into Esp but not STMPG. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.01.05, 08:24 PM Flag
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It's MUCH harder to get into STMPG than E., by the way. STMPG is comfortably "1st Tier" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.03.05, 09:49 PM Flag
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We live 1 block from STM but chose Episcopal because we liked the program better. In spite of the "commute" and PM spot, we are happy with the decision because dc is thriving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.05, 10:08 PM Flag
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Are you on crack? I would move to CT before sending a child to STMPG. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.13, 10:08 PM Flag
[ - ] just read the ny magazine article on egg freezing. How prevalent is egg donation? Article made it sound like a huge # of over babies born to moms over 40 are from egg donors. Is that true? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 10.14.05, 07:18 PM Flag
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oh, i want to read this. egg freezing is diff from egg donor. i think there are lots of egg donor babies (joan lunden and other celebs over certain age who don't say it, maybe geena davis, holly hunter, etc. just a guess) I think barbara corcoran is open re: egg donor child. But in any event, egg freezing is a totally different thing: like sperm freezing. if egg freezing can be successfuly done, then women can delay the biolgoical clock. because it isn't successful yet like sperm freezing is, women over a certain age resort to fresh egg donors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:25 PM Flag
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a huge number to oover 40 are also due to ivf, own eggs. me, and my two friends, for example. we were all under 44. i think when you are 44 or older though chances are great that it is egg donor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:27 PM Flag
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me an dmy two girlfriends all got preg w/own eggs but needed ivf when trying at 40/41/42. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:28 PM Flag
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I was almost 44 (43yo 10 mo) when I conceived w/IVF, with my own eggs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:28 PM Flag
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or: ah, so you gave birth to your own genetic child at 44! congratualtions. where did you do ivf?? who was your RE? was it your first dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:32 PM Flag
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Honestly, I think you are the exception. (I had IVF too, so don't be insulted.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:32 PM Flag
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Very much so. At her age, the chances of IVF working hover around 5% nationwide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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My RE was Mark Sauer at Columbia Womens Reproductive Care, and it was my first dc (and only!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 08:03 PM Flag
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You know is interesting. When I was in college, there were ads all the time in the college paper looking for egg donors (ivy school). Maybe they think they're getting smart eggs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:35 PM Flag
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that's exactly what. they probably pay more for 'ivy' eggs, just as sperm from donors who have doctorates/etc costs more. there's alot of screening that goes on and people don't want the egg or sperm of, say, a retarded person or shizoprhenic,e tc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.05, 07:47 PM Flag
[ - ] God help me but I keep thinking about those old Puppy City commercials "Free housebreaking wee-wee pads with every purchase!" 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.30.05, 03:20 PM Flag
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Raaaaccceeewaaaaay PARK! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:21 PM Flag
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fudgie the whale [ Reply | More
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my prices are so low they're in saaaaaaaaaaaane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:22 PM Flag
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all the beer, wine and sangria you can drink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:25 PM Flag
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And Cookie O'Puss come St. Patrick's Day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:22 PM Flag
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OP: Glad to see I'm not the only one who spent her childhood glued to WPIX. Yesterday dd said 'weewee' and I've been remembering the commercial all day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:23 PM Flag
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Automobile Club of America, did you have to be that good? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:24 PM Flag
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My friend's mother was the woman in that commercial. Boy, what a celebrity she was in our neighborhood! [ Reply | More
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PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX [ Reply | More
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omg! I remember that! those stupid games where the caller would yell PIX! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:25 PM Flag
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:-) happy to help. what do you think our children will think of telephone activated asteroids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:26 PM Flag
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by then they'll be able to control the cursor telepathicallly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:27 PM Flag
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I bet you don't remember Captain Jack? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:26 PM Flag
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No, but I remember Officer Joe Bolton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:33 PM Flag
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np: my first job was carvel cake decorator! god, I hated those stupid Cookie Pusses. The cones for the nose always broke when you stacked the boxes in the freezer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:23 PM Flag
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And Santa at Xmas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:24 PM Flag
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I'm not hungry, I'll just pick! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:24 PM Flag
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I remember that! Danny Aiello's break out role. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:32 PM Flag
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Where's the beef? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:22 PM Flag
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that was a national commercial. you're not getting the joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:25 PM Flag
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so what [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:34 PM Flag
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so is Carvel idiot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:35 PM Flag
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too recent. that was like late 80s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:26 PM Flag
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What about the nightclub commerical on the radio? Either New Jersey or Speaks in Long Island. Can't remember but it was on all the time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:23 PM Flag
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They don't run those anymore? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:23 PM Flag
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I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:23 PM Flag
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More park sausages moooooom....please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:26 PM Flag
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The Ritz Thrift Shoppe. Some sell us their furs...others buy them... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:26 PM Flag
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"Why thank you!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:30 PM Flag
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Dagnabbit! I was trying for that, but the server choice the moment to freeze. DH and I say that every time we pass TRTS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:34 PM Flag
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Fred the Furrier! I have your fur Janice and Amy and Lauren... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.30.05, 03:26 PM Flag
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Shrimp Shrimp Shrimp Shrimp! [ Reply | More
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"In the center of it all .......is the Milford Plaza". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.12.14, 03:59 AM Flag
[ - ] there's a jennifer warner who's a writer/editor on webmd (according to a google search) - now do we care what she thinks? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.28.05, 10:27 PM Flag
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I don't, but don't you think you should make your own decision? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.28.05, 10:28 PM Flag
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i don't know, should I? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.28.05, 10:30 PM Flag
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I have read a number of Jennifer Warner's posts about healthy nutrition and various stages of life. Ms. Warner is a reputable writer/editor who always works with professionals who are experts in the subject matter. She does not write to post her own opinions, but to share real, helpful information. As a result, I trust that articles bearing her by-line are worth reading. If you do not find them helpful, there are plenty of other sources for you to peruse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.16.13, 04:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Rate the professionals you have consulted with/used in dealing with your child's special needs (a la Roger Ebert) I would have GREATLY appreciated informal feedback (thumbs up, thumbs down, and WHY...) a few years ago -- but I've got years ahead of me -- how about it? We could pool our collective experiences... 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 08.11.05, 07:35 PM Flag
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Arlene Falk, Speech therapist: 1 thumb down She was recommended by the admissions director of one of the preschools we were applying to for our ds (it wasn't clear that he had any special needs at that point -- as it is, he has ADHD and very high IQ). We were so eager to be do everything we could for him we paid out of pocket (she didn't insurance and wasn't an authorized provider). SO--- during the first part of the evaluation when she was talking to me and hubby, all was going well, I though she was asking all the right questions and and that we were on the right track -- when she said the ST should be three times a week but she'd also accept twice, pay up front per week...so when we told her, no, this is an EVALUATION we are paying for (5 figures folks)- if DS needs ST we will arrange it through his nursery school and board of ed. Her face goddam transformed in a flash. The contempt with which she said, oh, you would leave your son's progress in the hands of city ST who are only working for the city because they're not qualified enough for private practice...Henceforth (even though she had been duly paid for the eval up front) she was visibly disinterested, not "attending" to what she was doing, and finished with a B-S eval that ds showed all indications of PDD, and significant cognitive deficits ... total crap. Oh, she included the comment in the eval that there were serious questions about his oppositional behavior, because he showed an inappropriate lack of apprehension about the evaluation! She knew why we needed the eval but once she realized we weren't going to be ongoing clients, she lost all interest in the matter, and god knows why she wrote those inaccurate, misleading and damaging comments (which are so off base -- he's got problems, just not those!). Arlene Falk gets ONE THUMB DOWN instead of two because I do believe that if you were able to pay on her out of pocket, she could be and probably is excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.05, 08:03 PM Flag
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wow thanks for posting this, what unprofessional behavior, how does she sleep at night? Plus I have had some excellent therapists through EI, so I think she is totally off on her assesment of private vs. public [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 10:06 AM Flag
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I cannot stress enough how different our experience has been with Dr. Falk. Unlike the above, we could not more highly recommend her. Importantly, while she had the opportunity to treat our son for a prolonged period of time, she strongly recommended we use another specialist and that person has done an amazing job. Additionally, Dr. Falk has been a great resource to us with our other son on various issues. She has given us her valuable time and advice (without charge). Our experience could not be more different than the above and we were certainly able to pay her for her services. Dr. Falk is a true professional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.05.14, 02:21 PM Flag
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I cannot stress enough how different our experience has been with Dr. Falk. Unlike the above, we could not more highly recommend her. Importantly, while she had the opportunity to treat our son for a prolonged period of time, she strongly recommended we use another specialist and that person has done an amazing job. Additionally, Dr. Falk has been a great resource to us with our other son on various issues. She has given us her valuable time and advice (without charge). Our experience could not be more different than the above and we were certainly able to pay her for her services. Dr. Falk is a true professional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.05.14, 02:07 PM Flag
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I cannot stress enough how different our experience has been with Dr. Falk. Unlike the above, we could not more highly recommend her. Importantly, while she had the opportunity to treat our son for a prolonged period of time, she strongly recommended we use another specialist and that person has done an amazing job. Additionally, Dr. Falk has been a great resource to us with our other son on various issues. She has given us her valuable time and advice (without charge). Our experience could not be more different than the above and we were certainly able to pay her for her services. Dr. Falk is a true professional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.05.14, 02:07 PM Flag
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As a physical therapist I have to say that this would constitute extremely unprofessional and unethical behavior on her part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.15, 04:37 PM Flag
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I am uncomfortable with this, although I can't put my finger on why...I feel more comfortable responding if someone is looking for feedback about someone. Maybe also because the feedback is in a vacuum - I don't know any of you and don't know your chil n so it is tough to know how to apply your feedback to my situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.05, 08:06 PM Flag
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totally agree, i started to do this and then i thought i am not sure about it. I am more than happy to give feedback on a dr or specialist but am not comfortable completing this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 07:05 AM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 10:07 AM Flag
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There are lots of websites that rate doctors and have comments just like this. What's the difference? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.28.16, 04:01 PM Flag
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Dr, Steven Blaustein (Speech) - EXCELLENT really steered us to the right program for our daughter with ASD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.05, 09:02 PM Flag
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He gets 2 thumbs up from me and my son!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 07:55 AM Flag
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O.P. here - I understand the discomfort, esp. if you're CURRENTLY using s.o. It can seem backstabbing...if you raise a concern on a board that you don't want to say to someone's face (they are working with our precious ones, after all!). When I thought about it, thinking of past providers, I couldn't see the reason for awkwardness, but thinking of current ones (only through the school) -- yeah, I see what you mean. I really meant it more as a resource -- all of you know that the therapists, specialists, activities for kids with SN cost so much more than the regular, and yet often one flies blind, as the saying goes. I've been shocked by the disparity between a recommendation and our experience, sometimes...I realize it's happened because professionals can know each other in that capacity, and make a judgment IN THAT CAPACITY -- just not as the consumer/client. So I thought that just rating, on this board, the services/providers - as in, OK, FANTASTIC! or so-so - and why you felt that way, would be a way to spread the collective wisdom a bit further. For our part, we were so pleased by Dr. Saltzman at NYU who did a psycho-educational - and I know another parent who was strongly rec. to one dr. for the psycho-ed, by her pediatrician (in Brooklyn) and she was very unhappy with him. Then she realized her ped and the other doctor had worked on an article together - and how the dr. seemed to a colleague wasn't how he was with an actual client. I was going to ask her to post BTW but she's in Israel for the summer. That's really what I meant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 02:05 PM Flag
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From the OR who said I was uncomfortable, I totally understand your reasoning and I fully support it, I just feel strange posting the info. But again, I would be happy to post my experience with anyone if someone else is considerign them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 04:36 PM Flag
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I also thought that it would help to broaden the pool of providers to consider I'm sure that you too hear the same few names in specific areas -- but there is a broader base out there. What I was hoping was to shorten the first step in the process (parents culls names from ped, teachers, etc.) then seeks out feedback after checking for insurance info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 06:28 PM Flag
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Maybe if we just list who we think is wonderful? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.12.05, 08:44 PM Flag
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I think this poster has hit a nerve. I had a very strange phone interview with another speech therapist. She was slightly odd during the phone interview (nothing I could put my finger on)...but enough for me to decide that our personalities were not a m atch. The she started quizzing me about my insurance. (I planned to pay privately, but did not tell her as I knew I would not work with her for dc) We closed the call, with the ball in my court to phone her back. It was Easter week and I did not phone her (was away). She left me a message stating that the available time slots were now filled and byt the way, my insirance would not accept her services as "payable"...yada yada "I am sure you have a delightful child and wish you well". I am convinced she decided not to work with us because she did not think our insurance would pay....I also think she was a paranoid person who had to let me down....instead of the other way around. Long and boring, I know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.14.05, 12:03 PM Flag
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You think she was paranoid because she verified your insurance for you and followed up with you when you did not communicate that you didn't intend to follow up with her? She acted professionally by attempting to clean up the loose ends on the case. Therapists are not clairvoyant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.28.16, 03:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Speaking of "Jessica" Seinfeld, why did she change her name from Nina to Jessica? What was wrong with the name Nina? I think it's pretty cute. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.05, 07:56 PM Flag
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maybe it's like Madonna aka Esther [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 07:58 PM Flag
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Esther? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 07:58 PM Flag
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Her Kabbalah name. [ Reply | More
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I didn't know that. That's strange. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 07:58 PM Flag
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how do you know that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:00 PM Flag
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It came out when the whole story about her cheating on her new husband came out. Her real name was Nina Sklar. Also, she was a fanatical follower of the Rules book about how to manipulate men into finding one desirable. She was supposedly a real game-player. Heard her first husband got remarried. I hope he's doing well, because that public humiliation must have been awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:03 PM Flag
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Yes, her real name would be Nina Jessica Sklar Neiderlander Seinfeld. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:01 PM Flag
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meaning she changed it from Nina to Jessica, dumped Neiderlander and snagged someone richer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:02 PM Flag
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nina comes off as a fat girl name on her. she is not "cute" enough to pull off nina [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 07:58 PM Flag
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I find both Mr. and Mrs. so very unattractive -- she can wear all the designer outfits she wants but matronly woof, woof! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 07:58 PM Flag
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He's lost his looks and she never had any. The little girl looks funny looking like her, which doesn't really matter, because Daddy is as rich as anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:19 PM Flag
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don't like her. I lost respect for Seinfeld because of her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 07:59 PM Flag
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I feel exactly the same way. I thought he was kind of cool until he fell for that manipulative adulteress. She's worse than the Runaway Bride. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:00 PM Flag
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You thought he was cool when he was dating the 17-year-old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:03 PM Flag
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At least she was a single teenager. Running after a newlywed is pretty repulsive, and falling her her shenanigans made him seem like an idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:05 PM Flag
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NP -- I did like Shoshana better and I've actually heard nice things about her -- not so much the other one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:05 PM Flag
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I've heard nice things about Shoshanna, too, and she's so pretty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:20 PM Flag
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Shoshanna (sp) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:08 PM Flag
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why is she so bad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:08 PM Flag
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While engaged to a wealthy man, she meets a wealthier, more famous one and starts affair. Gets married, and, upon returning from wedding, starts dating the new guy. Husband finds out and is broken-hearted that his marriage breaks up after about a month. According to her friends, she pulls all sorts of stuff to get commitment from new guy, and, when she doesn't get it, she breaks up with him and calls the first husband, who isn't interested. Winds up snagging the new guy. Pretty disgusting stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:11 PM Flag
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yikes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:13 PM Flag
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which one of these guys is Seinfeld? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.08.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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someone on this board a while ago said he cheats on her and she looks away -- that's their arrangement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:01 PM Flag
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Why does she put up with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:02 PM Flag
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np - I can think of hundreds of millions of reasons why she might. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:04 PM Flag
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who wouldn't? she was a cheater, so why cannot he? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.08.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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does anyone know her or have just heard these things? curious... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:11 PM Flag
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Name change is a fact. Other stuff was pretty common knowledge after she ditched her husband. She's an adulteress who hit the jackpot. Not very pretty, either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:18 PM Flag
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oh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.05, 08:26 PM Flag
[ - ] did you see real estate article in NY Magazine? pentouse apts on UES, the 36-yr-old single dad trader living with his girlfriend, his 3-yr-old DD coming to visit + playing in wading pool. did anyone find that strange? 37 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.08.05, 05:51 PM Flag
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Why would it be strange? I'm missing your point I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:52 PM Flag
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first, that he would want his 3-yr old DD playing on the balcony and how do you empty the water? people on this board always warn about child safety on balconies/terraces [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:53 PM Flag
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you're joking, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:53 PM Flag
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actually, yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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Most penthouse apts have like a huge wall around the outside - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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True! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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like yah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:55 PM Flag
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Wait, how Do you empty the water? (never lived in an apartment) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:56 PM Flag
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dump it out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:56 PM Flag
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no, ph's have a drain. If not, the roof would be flooded if it rained. Too strange. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:59 PM Flag
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so you dump it out !!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:00 PM Flag
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I thought you meant dump it out into a sink drain or something. Sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:01 PM Flag
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no lol, i meant on the porch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:03 PM Flag
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seriously, you have waaaaaaaayyyyyy too much time on your hands [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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I really don't see the big deal. You just scoop the water and put in down the sink or bathtub. My parents' balcony is very safe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:55 PM Flag
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That would take forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:56 PM Flag
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It doesn't. You fill up a couple of buckets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:00 PM Flag
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it's a ph. It is built on a roof. The roof has a drain IN CASE IT RAINS! Btw, we have a ph, kiddie pool AND I had my 36 yo rear in it today. I am on UWS, female and not a trader but I was cool! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:57 PM Flag
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your reference to your "36 year old rear" made me laugh out loud. Thank you, my dear friend! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:02 PM Flag
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it would have been nice if it was a rear of a 23 yo, but, alas, it is 36 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:03 PM Flag
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as long as it's cool, it's a perfect rear on a day like today! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:05 PM Flag
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wow- you have WAY WAY WAY too much time on your hands. yowza, you sort of need to get a life of your own, honey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:07 PM Flag
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not in NY ragazine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:52 PM Flag
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yes, this week. RE page [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:53 PM Flag
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no - my two points were 1- it is not strange coming from NY magazine and 2- NY magazine is a rag [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:56 PM Flag
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I don't understand...he had a pool in his apt? what's strange? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:52 PM Flag
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no, UES penthouse apt with terrace, he is getting a little wading pool for his DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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what's strange about it? i still don't understand your point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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I don't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:53 PM Flag
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cont: he also talked about BBQing. Condo bldg and roof terrace so it must be legal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:53 PM Flag
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EVERYONE bbqs in ny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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hee hee, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:54 PM Flag
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we have a terrace and a BBQ and a Hot tub and a baby pool. there is a drain in the middle of the terrace and and a tall wall around ther terrace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 05:59 PM Flag
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please tell me you don't have a hot tub on the roof. I would be jealous but, if it was on our roof I would be afraid it would cave the roof in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:00 PM Flag
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we are not on the roof. We just out over the side of the building. We actually had contractors come and make sure it was safe and it is.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:06 PM Flag
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jealous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.05, 06:00 PM Flag
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Does anyone have a link to this article? Would love to read it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.13, 03:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Someone bit my clitoris, I had to call my GYN on a Sun to ask what to do about the bleeding and swelling. OUCH! I still refuse oral to this day 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.03.05, 02:16 PM Flag
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OMG... that's awful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:16 PM Flag
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OUCH [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:17 PM Flag
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it hurt like a bastard for a few days, and got really swollen, GYN told me to take a bath in epsom salt, the guy called the next day to ask how I was, but we never spoke again. Mutually embarassing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:21 PM Flag
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he should have sent you flowers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:22 PM Flag
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haha, I just wanted to forget the whole thing. I was the idiot for having a one night stand. I wonder how he's doing? I think he was an IBer at the time, anyone know Joe Pandamano? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:24 PM Flag
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Old Joey Panda Hands? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:25 PM Flag
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yep, that's him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:25 PM Flag
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can you believe that his pick up line was that his name in Italian meant 'Take my hand' or some crap. What a loser I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:36 PM Flag
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Hey, could his name have been "Prendamano?" That's the Italian translation for Take a Hand... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:43 PM Flag
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perhaps, thanks for the translation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:44 PM Flag
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roflmao [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:37 PM Flag
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OMG - he's the biter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:25 PM Flag
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yep, I remember he had an obnoxious dog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:26 PM Flag
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I hope his current wife isn't on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:30 PM Flag
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that would be funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:47 PM Flag
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why did he bite you? bad sexual partner? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:30 PM Flag
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he didn't do it out of hatred, I think he was just trying to be playfully rough. It's all a blur, I remember he cleaned his tub for me and went out and got the epsom salt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:33 PM Flag
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sounds like he felt really bad about it. I'm sorry for you tho' that had to hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:44 PM Flag
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poor guy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.25.14, 08:37 PM Flag
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sounds like a sweet guy. most guys would probably have kicked you out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.25.14, 08:42 PM Flag
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anyone google him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:30 PM Flag
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OR here, I tried, but I think I have his last name mis-spelled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:36 PM Flag
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Try this one, with "Prendamano" www.nyjournalnews.com/shocks/as_121601.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:44 PM Flag
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I can't get there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:47 PM Flag
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Ack. Neither could I. But there are SEVERAL hits on Google for a Prendamano in finance! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:48 PM Flag
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Thanks for trying. How are you searching? I'm not getting anything, I think I do it wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:49 PM Flag
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Joe Prendamano, a consultant with Cowan Financial Group in midtown" is what comes up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.05, 02:50 PM Flag
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https://www.facebook.com/joseph.j.prendamano?fref=ts Is this the biter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.25.14, 08:40 PM Flag
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well he is cute. id go home with him, id just make sure he kept his teeth to himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.25.14, 08:50 PM Flag
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wow you brought back a thread from 9 years ago about him to post his Facebook page? what did he dump you are something? thats coooooold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.26.14, 08:22 AM Flag
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poor you and poor guy. i can't believe you are outing him like this. seems pretty vicious.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.25.14, 08:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Waht's the shortest amount of time it makes sense to travel to HI for? DH has to go Sat through Tues night (in May). Not sure I can stay that long. TIA 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 03.11.05, 02:34 PM Flag
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you can't stay for 4 days? if you're flying from the east coast you'll need at least 1 week - it's a long flight! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 02:36 PM Flag
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Tough to leave younder dcs--they're 4 and 2. 2yo is in the process of being diagnosed for some delay. I never go anywhere but it might not be the time [ Reply | More
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I'd go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 02:36 PM Flag
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^^^If you leave saturday am, you'll arrive afternoon saturday (6 hours earlier there) have all day sunday, monday and tuesday. Take an 11p,m flight Tuesday home. [ Reply | More
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Maybe I'll leave Monday pm. I'd be home Tuesday morning right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 02:39 PM Flag
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If it was without dc, I'd go for 3 days. That time alone on the airplane would be vacation enough@ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 02:37 PM Flag
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OP: I'm so stressed right now, I'd pay to sit alone in a hotel room and cry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 02:40 PM Flag
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what's HI? Harbour Island, Bahamas? If so, I can discuss, but I have a feeling you mean someplace else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 03:05 PM Flag
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np: Hawaii? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 03:05 PM Flag
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^^^oh, I think you mean Hawaii. Sorry, I'm not up on my state abbreviations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 03:06 PM Flag
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OP: That's OK-Maui in Hawaii [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.11.05, 03:22 PM Flag
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Heard that, my man. I can never remember my state abbreviations. Found this one site that lists all of them though. All of the Ap Style state abbreviations and the postal code abbreviations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.13, 04:37 AM Flag
[ - ] We were shut out from all ongoings. Can we get recommendations on who to speak to at the Parents League? 34 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 03.03.05, 07:47 AM Flag
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same here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:00 AM Flag
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How bout getting a variance for a good public. We actually turned down a great private for one. Check out Insideschools.org There really are some excellent teachers that choose good publics over privates for higher pay, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:07 AM Flag
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which public are you in??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:17 AM Flag
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There are many. Where do you live? What kind of philosophy are you looking for? What kind of child do you have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:26 AM Flag
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zoned for 290 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:30 AM Flag
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It's supposedly a great school. Although the classes are big the teachers are reportedly excellent and know how to manage them. Know of 2 kids who went there and went to pirvate school and ivy colleges later. Take a look at it, and speak with parents. Ma [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:39 AM Flag
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what happens after elementary school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:18 AM Flag
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Apply to private for middle school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:21 AM Flag
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do private have later 'entry points' ? what grades? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:25 AM Flag
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Of course. You can apply to some in first grade, and then middle school and HS. Also who knows how your child will test...they might end up at one of the selective public middle and Hs's later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:27 AM Flag
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yes, of course. Usually 6th, or 7th, and 9th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:27 AM Flag
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Yes. Many privates open up spaces for middle school. This could be 5th or 6th grade, depending on the school. A lot of schools will give specifics on their web sites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:29 AM Flag
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you're right. HM has 55 new places for 6th grade and only 30 in K. Alright! My reject kid is going to Horace Mann!!!(lol--as if!) [ Reply | More
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Many of the k-12s come close to doubling their class size with the middle and high school admissions. Indeed, the academic reputations of the TT schools is really built on their high schools, and an important component of this is all of the very smart and highly motivated unconnected kids who they admit for the 6th and 9th grades. Because admissions at these levels don't include a lot of siblings and legacies, and also because at that age there are a lot more data points relating to kids' academic abilities, admissions as these points seem much less random and much more merit based than K admissions. [ Reply | More
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As one of the people who swelled the ranks of a TT 9th grade, I totally concur with this. All the people who came in with me were regular smart kids and broadened the class in many excellent ways. And MOST of them went to better colleges than those who had been there since K, by the way, although I won't pretend that that's in any way scientific. But it did make an impression on me. We were more motivated, by a long shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 09:38 AM Flag
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We are going to P.S. 234 but want to be mindful of spots that may open over the summer. I thought the PL could give us some guidance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:27 AM Flag
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It's a great school. Speak to parents there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:28 AM Flag
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Some good ones: upper west side has a few including 87, upper east side has several, and downtown there's 234, 3, 41, and others and in the 20's and 30's there 40, 116...get the book by Hempill on the best publics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:34 AM Flag
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PS 183 on East 66th is supposedly great too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 08:37 AM Flag
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You call the Parents League and you can speak to anyone there. The thing is you have to be a member, can join right away and I think the fee is $40. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 09:21 AM Flag
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It's $90 to join Parents League. Can join online, see link inside http://www.parentsleague.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 09:25 AM Flag
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I think Brinton Parson is great. She is very calm and very connected. I don't think she or anyone else there will get your DC into a particular school but she is very close to the process--she applied her twins out last year so she is very current on the situation. Some of the other advisors are older and may have more dated opinions on the situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 11:07 AM Flag
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where do her twins go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 11:37 AM Flag
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np-dd at Spence (Brinton taught there), ds at St. Bernards. I would also recommend her. She is no longer teaching, but has that perspective. She is works with some education "industry" group, I forget which. Anyway, she will really steer you in the righ direction. She's nice, normal & informed. [ Reply | More
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^^^sorry, you can reach Brinton Parson through the Parents' League. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.05, 02:13 PM Flag
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I found Brinton disingenuous and almost offensive. Bourne Walsh is much more substantive. For example.... Brinton told me that the whole feeder nursery school thing was total BS and that a no name nursery school was the same deal. Then a few months later I read an article about Episcopal firing their director and there's a quote from her saying that she (brinton) is furious because one of the reasons she "chose" episcopal for her twins was because the director was connected and did well at exmissions! Her attitude during my workshop was one of supreme noblesse oblige which I also found to be a total turnoff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 08:27 AM Flag
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What's up with these first names? Brinton? Bourne? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 09:23 AM Flag
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"Oh, Whitworth! Are you of the Boston Whitworths?" "Well, it depends. We were Lefkowitz. What were they?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 09:34 AM Flag
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you get the picture, don't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 09:44 AM Flag
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NP: Actually, to me, these names sound straight out of "Bonfire of the Vanities," with those people naming their kids Mackenzie and Caldwell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 09:49 AM Flag
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except these women are in their 40s so they are ahead of the trend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 09:53 AM Flag
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Details, details. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 09:56 AM Flag
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So the Parents League is all WASPs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.05, 10:14 AM Flag
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Pretty much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.13, 09:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone use/heard of Dr. Sami David?? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 11.15.04, 07:54 AM Flag
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Yes, I am a patient of his. What would you like to know? [ Reply | More
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Re: Yes, I am a patient of his. What would you like to know? Hi! I am currently a patient of his also - I started in August after 2 m/c. I am 28 years old. Its been a waiting game - just random phone calls from the nurses on what bloodwork to get. Curious about your experiences. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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Similar. It seems like they are very disorganized, kind of "laissez-faire". I've only been his patient for a couple of months. I posted a lot about my IUI experiences last week. It seemed like they were following a very unorthodox protocol, but I can't tell if that was because I need to be more proactive about calling them when ovulation time is nearing, etc. On the positive side, he is so positive and nice, and he came to me very highly recommended by my OB, who has given me nothing but excellent referrals to other specialists, so I trust him. Dh is not impressed (but that could be bc they diagnosed him with male fertility issues and he is still smarting from that).I'd be curious to hear what your feelings are, however. What are your reservations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:09 AM Flag
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Re: Similar. It seems like they are very disorganized, kind of Thanks for responding. I guess my frustration is that I feel like I am "bothering" his staff when I call with questions. I feel like reminding them that they do NOT take insurance and are costing us a fortune...so I should feel comfortable asking questions!!! This may be my own insecurity but last week when I spoke to one of the nurses she was yawning loudly on the phone when I was nearly in tears asking about an upcoming procedure...I was really upset. He also seams to flip-flop on me (one minute suggesting one thing and the next another). I think I would be frustrated with any doctor really - being that we have been trying for 14 months with 2 miscarriages and no baby to hold! My Ob/Gyn was really bad and handled my miscarriages unprofessionally (I think...) and so I am looking for another one. Do you have any recommendations? Obviously don't need one now (not pregnant) but looking forward.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:24 AM Flag
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If you are okay with a doc that doesn't take insurance, then go with Dr. Robert Sassoon. He is really good and takes really good care of his patients. He is extremely conservative, in the sense that he will take everything you tell him very seriously. While I was pregnant, he sent me to get a fetal non-stress test every time I called with the slightest concern. Now, I was in my late 30s, with GD, etc. but I was grateful for his style. He is they kind of doc who will insist that you travel to philly for a CVS bc he doesn't think that any of the NYC docs have a low-enough miscarriage rate, etc. Give him a try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:36 AM Flag
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^^ He is not a fertility specialist, tho. This was in response to your req for an OB. I find that the nurses at Dr. David's are usually nice to me, though. I just find that there is an air of disorganization about the place. On the other hand, they've b with him for years and he has a large, successful practice with many patients who have had all 3 kids with him, etc. I am inclined to stick with him a bit longer, but may confront him about the unorthodox IUI protocol we undertook this month. (Of course, if it worked, I won't!) Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:41 AM Flag
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What type of procedure did he do that you were uncomfortable with? I would talk to him if you feel comfortable. When all is said and done I feel the exact same way - if I end up pregnant I don't care. Its just been a LONG and DIFFICULT process. How do you handle it emotionally??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 09:51 AM Flag
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It's hard. I truly believe it is one of the most painful experiences (other than losing a child) that a couple can go through. People who haven't been thru it don't realize it, either. In our case, I am frustrated bc we have only just found out it was dh and not me who had the problem. Dh had refused to get tested so we lost many months. I am trying not to be resentful, but I don't understand why men have such a hard time when --either way-- we're the ones who have to go through all the hassle. Sorry, venting. What is your story? Have you been trying a long time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 10:03 AM Flag
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Please vent.... I know I can't help but do it - we don't want to talk about it with our friends (since they don't understand - those who decided to have children ALL had positive experiences THE FIRST MONTH THEY TRIED!!!) they have no idea. I think I could teach a a medical class at Harvard now after all the research and reading we have done. I understand what you mean about your husband. I have not said anything to my husband but I wanted to try a year earlier then he did and I waited until he said ok (we just bought a place in NYC and he still wanted to be able to eat/drink go out...). I had 2 m/c and started to see a specialist in August. They discovered a polyp in my uterus after many many tests/blood tests. I am having surgery on 12/3 to remove the polyp (it takes up 25% of my uterus) After that we think we can start trying again. Its a waiting game and I am sick of it. I am scared that the "fun" of having our first child and enjoying the experience won't exist. We won't be able to relax a bit based on what we have been through. It makes me really sad... I am sorry that you are here and having some of the same experiences. On one hand it makes me feel better (talking to others) on the other I feel bad that other women have to go through this too...How is that venting!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 04:42 PM Flag
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Here I am... orry I took so long to get back to you, I had meetings all afternoon. So you are the one with the polyps. So sorry to hear about that. It does sound like that may be your problem --it must be an explanation for the miscarriages. I hope so! I can assure you that the "fun" will not go out of having your first child --no matter how hard it ends up being. I took a long time to have my first, with many frustrations, but when I finally did, it made the experience all the more precious. It's only now that I am trying for #2 that it has all come back to me --and it's been even harder this time, bc now we have male factor issues-- I once again remember all of the pain. I know what you mean about your friends. I even have a friend who got pregnant twice --and both times, her unwilling husband was using a condom. And here I was, trying for months and months... How old are you? My biggest concern is my age. I am in my early 40s and time is running out. It sucks, but I have a feeling that once you have your surgery, it will happen for you. Good luck!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 06:53 PM Flag
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Thank you for your support. Hearing it from someone TTC means more to mean than my friend who is due any day with a baby conceived only because we were pregnant (before miscarriage) and she did not want to feel left out. I have no ill feelings for.... others just really sad for me. I am 28 years old. I know...we are still young but still it doesnt feel that way after trying for so long. I am hoping that after I have the polyp removed we can start trying again and it will work. I am anxious though. You mentioned that you had a hard time with your first child?? What was it that finally worked? I will be thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed. I know its difficult and frustrating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 07:25 PM Flag
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What finally worked I cannot say. I thought it wascuring the Urea Plasma infection, but it hasn't come back and I'm still not pg. I thought it was Robitussin, but I've been using that this time, too. I really have no idea. Maybe it just took time... Bu you are so much younger than me so don't give up. Like I said, I have a really good feeling about your situation --once you get the polyps taken care of. I'm going to christen you "polyp-mom" so when you do get pg, I'll know it's you. P.S. I had a similar "friend" experience to you --two of my friends became pregnant during the time I was TTC. One of them got the courage to try bc I was, and the other got pg with her second. Both got pg after trying only 1 month!!! And they both would talk about it in front of me constantly --bragging about their symptoms, etc. But you know what? They are both so jealous of me with my dd. They tell me all the time how amazed they are at how advanced she is (she hit all her milestones before theirs did and theirs are 5 months older!). One of them told me that she would have stopped at one had she had my dd. (Can you imagine?!). So it all works out. Hang in there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 07:36 PM Flag
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Is it your fault your DD is a genius?? : ) I am glad to hear that you have a healthy and happy DD - I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and your second! I appreciate your positive thoughts - it means a lot - I am going to keep reading it so that I will believe it. In the meantime I have to come up with some witty responses to the million and one relatives who are bound to ask me over the holidays why we don't have any kids...fun fun!!! Good luck with everything. Keep us updated. Perhaps I will see you at Dr. Davids office... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.16.04, 03:11 PM Flag
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Re: ^^ He is not a fertility specialist, tho. This was in response to your req for an OB. I find that the nurses at Dr. David's are usually nice to me, though. I just find that there is an air of disorganization about the place. On the other hand, they' What was his unorthodox IUI practice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.13.05, 04:41 PM Flag
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I agree with you that they should be more responsive -- whether or not they take insurance they should be, but especially if they don't. I'd look elsewhere. Don't know if you're in NYC but had great luck with Dr. Cecilia Schmidt-Sarosi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 02:54 PM Flag
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i have been a patient for a number of years. i had my first baby at 44 years old and am currently working Dr David for #2. I coulnt be more satisfied with my experiences. it has been a process (having two mis carriages along the way) but i am thrilled that i did not go the IVF route which any other doctor would say i am crazy not to at my age. Dr David and his staff are incredibly supportive and if I had not given it a try with him i might have ended up doing IVF. Dr David has all kinds of quirky things that he has you do - but there is a reason. You also need to be very on top of your own cycle and pay attention to your body. I would also reccommend using Jill Blakeway and her associates (Yin Ova Center) which i did in conjunction - she is an accupuncturist specializing in fertility. GOOD LUCK! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.09, 07:01 PM Flag
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:10 AM Flag
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OR: Were you a patient of his? I'm curious to hear other experiences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:15 AM Flag
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I've been a patient since September or so. (m) I've appreciated his warmth and supportiveness; and also his conservative approach -- by that I mean that he seems to go for the least invasive options first -- the simplest possible things -- including taking a very thorough history -- which is such a rarity in any medical field these days! But I agree that his nurse Roseanne is a bitch who seems not to care. Dorothy on the other hand seems very nice. Interesting that someone else's DH didn't like him -- mine didn't either. I think it's because Sami was so sure I'd get pregnant -- as if it were up to him, and not my DH. Anyway, we haven't yet been successful. So I can't say much more than that...Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:13 PM Flag
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Re: Anyone use/heard of Dr. Sami David?? If you are trying to conceive, I recomend you my RE, he is very smart and responsive professional. his name is Doctor Martin D. Keltz at St. Luke/Roosevelt hospital in Manhattan.I have been with him since June 2004. I am dong my second IVF with him and I know that I am in excellent hands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.16.04, 07:53 AM Flag
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NP Dr. Keltz was my first RE and I had a horrible experience with him. Did 3 IUIs and one IVF. Waiting times were awful--often 1-2 hours, even when we had an appointment. Both the REs I've had since told me that he triggered me too late, which is the reason we only had two eggs retrieved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.10, 04:03 PM Flag
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I started seeing Dr. David in May, 2009. I feel often like I need to follow up with them becuase if I don't, they may never call. Then I contact them and I feel like I'm bothering them. A couple of months ago after a blood test, I got a call from the office saying I ovulated and should come in the next day for a "Post coital ultrasound". As they started the ultrasound, the doctor explained that he wanted to see if the sperm had motility, but I reminded them that my husband had yet to complete his vasectomy reversal. They apologized. Last wednesday after getting an HCG shot from Dr. David, I got a call 6 days after the shot telling me that I am pregnant. Today they called to say there "Is no pregnancy". When I probed for more answers, I got none. They made a comment also about my blood showing a very high level of progesterone. DUH! He's been giving me progesterone for a week, of course my level is high. I was so stunned by the "there's no pregnancy" comment to even deal with the fact that they didnt know they had prescribed me progesterone. I'm disappointed. I admit that I may also be upset that I'm not pregnant. But at the same time, these are three incidents that show a level of disorganization and lack understanding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.18.09, 01:33 AM Flag
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Be very knowledgeable of where your lab test are sent and ask if you can claim with you insurance company. My lab work was sent to a company they use in Chicago who is NOT licensed to practice in NY. The company refused to give me a receipt that shows the cpt code so I can submit to the insurance company to even try to get some part of the charge reimbursed. the test was not cheap. very fishy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.10, 10:44 AM Flag
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I'm a product of his work! He was my mom's RE more a little more than 30 years ago and he did surgery to unblock her fallopian tubes, which led to me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.30.10, 08:11 AM Flag
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REPORT any fertility specialist and I know of 2 wel known and very likable fertility centers in NY that are BRAKING FED LAWS. REPORT any fertility specialist to your medical INSURANCE FRAUD DEPT if It is believed that if he is charging whatever he wants, $700-$900 a patient TO START. Then there are these fees like monitoring fees which are also AGAINST THE FED law. Monitoring fees of $150 that randomly flies out of their a$$ at any time !! NO NOT OK thats bad and dragging patients on and offer them no results on what to do next for months and months. I've seen it happen to a patient. Many of these fertility centers are certified doctors with various insurances yet are still charging patients more than they contracted with that insurance that they would if their patient has that particular insurance. Do NOT sign a waiver stating you will allow them to charge you whatever they want. Also some reg insurance reps may not know about this so it is best to discuss it with a supervisor or with the FRAUD DEPT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.12, 03:29 AM Flag
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….stumbled across this post and thought I'd add my experience. I'm a patient of Dr David - and my experience has been amazing. I had cancer / radio / chemo 10 years ago (at the time of diagnosis I was pregnant and living in Italy). I came back home and doctors told me to terminate, essentially to save my life. While I survived the cancer (I was 33), I've since had 10 years of what I now understand were early pregnancy losses. I suspect around 8-10 of them. For the last 3 years, we've been trying diligently to conceive, and saw an IVF doctor who said we'd only have ONE shot at a single cycle. Even then, he only gave me a 5% chance. Some time after that, a girlfriend in NYC (44yrs old), called me and said "I'm pregnant". She'd read Dr David's book, had started doing the programme and within 3 weeks was pregnant. So, naturally I started the programme. I took it really seriously. Nothing was happening after 4 months so we got a long distance consult with Dr David. He said "you've got nothing to worry about" and went on to tell me he'd worked with a woman who was older than me (I'm 43), and had an FSH level of 80 (mine was 17). And she still got pregnant. So I listened. I was pretty rigorous with doing precisely what he recommended. Even things like slowing down my swimming (too many endorphins), and putting extra weight on. We went through all the diagnostic testing - and it all seemed pretty normal until we got to the immunological part. Turns out my immune system is overactive and it was viewing the fetus as an invader. Every time I'd conceive, it would kill the fetus before it got a chance to implant. Which explained why I'd had that sense of getting pregnant. He recommended I have 3-weekly IV infusions of intralipid (essentially a soy-based fat). We got pregnant the first cycle and I'm now at 15 weeks. Bit of a miracle really given my history. Dr David is NOT a conventional fertility doctor. That's what makes him such a STAR. He doesn't throw patients into the IVF sausage-factory. In fact, I now understand that if we'd taken the IVF route… it would have failed due to the unaddressed immune issue. What he does…. is FIND THE CAUSE OF YOUR BODIES BLOCKAGE, and offer a solution. If you want to understand his approach, the book Making Babies is a must-read. I've spoken to women who have had 10 failed IVF cycles and got pregnant with him. But you have to be rigorous. Don't question what he says. Just do it. And do some kind of fertility acupuncture as an adjunct (Jill, coauthor of the book recommended an acupuncturist in LA that has been phenomenal - Dr Ray Rubio. So in the final analysis we'll never know if it was the acupuncture, or the intralipids, or all the treatments combined. But something worked. Sure, his office has at times been disorganised. But that's just at the organisational level. He's trying to do something unconventional with his business practice as well, taking patients globally. The key is to stay proactive, make strong requests and follow the instructions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.13.14, 11:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Recommendation for a dev ped for 2nd opinion (m) We have a neurologist that we're happy with who has seen our 2.2 year old dd three times over the last year and ruled her out for PDD. He thinks she may end up with an ADD diagnoisis down the line (but is of course much too young to medicate now). She exhibits a lot of behaviors that I would associate with sensory integration difficulties, but being a neuro and looking for hard neurological signs, our doctor doesn't really have any truck with the more fuzzy disorders -- my analogy is if you told your GI doctor that you had a sprained ankle. It's part of your overall health picture, but it kind of has nothing to do with him. So, we would like to take dd to a developmental pediatrician who would be able to look at her behaviors (toe walking, difficulty focusing, not wanting to sit still or be held in a lap, a lot of unfocused wandering and running around, climbing up on and crashing into furniture) and give us a more holistic reading than one based totally on hard neurological signs. For that reason, I don't necessarily need a dev ped who's also a neurologist. Thanks to anyone who can suggest names! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 10.26.04, 11:27 AM Flag
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You're absolutely right about neurologists missing the mark. My ds (PDD-NOS) was seen by 3 "top" neuros and not one of them dx him as PDD (he clearly is). -m It's great that you know enough to not rely on their assessment. In my opinion, the best dev. ped. in NY is Dr. Marilyn Agin (author of "The Late Talker"). We also went to Dr. Ceci McCarton. Both have huge waiting lists (all the dev. ped's do), but you may get lucky at the McCarton clinic and get another doctor (not nec. Dr. McCarton). I've heard of people using Dr. Maureen Packard, however, no personal experience. I prefer Dr. Agin b/c she really does take a lot of time to carefully examine your child in depth and detail. She's also very warm and loving to the kids, which makes the assessment very easy on them (my ds still, after 3 years - has not caught on that "Marilyn" is his doctor). McCarton is first class too, but I just prefer Dr. Agin's demeanor and genuine interest in the kids. She also gives detailed reports with specific recommendations for treatment. AS Medical Director for EI in NYC, she's also got a lot of first hand knowledge about how to deal with the BOE and insurance companies. Dr. Agin's reports are wonderful too. I've heard complaints from BOE people about McCarton giving out "cookie cutter" reports that they don't even bother reading any more - that's how similar they all look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.26.04, 05:13 PM Flag
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Thank you so much for your reply. (m) As a matter of fact, our neuro specifically warned us away from Dr. McCarton, saying "No matter what's going on with your child, she's going to give you an autism diagnosis." DD is very present and social and has been making some amazing strides lately in terms of both speech and behavior, so I feel very good overall about her progress; still, I would like to see what a new person makes of her. I will look into Dr. Agin and Dr. Packard (the latter has been recommended to me by someone I know, as well). Thank you again for your helpful and thoughtful post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.26.04, 07:29 PM Flag
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Don't see McCarton unless you want an autsim diagnosis with a recommendation of 20-30 hours of ABA (m) She gives the same therapy recommendation to everyone. I agree with the above poster. Dr. Agin is WONDERFUL. She may have openings...at least get yourself on her waiting list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.26.04, 08:29 PM Flag
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Not true. She didn't give that dx to my child or that recommendation for therapy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.26.04, 09:57 PM Flag
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NP: Me, too. And she told us dc is not on the spectrum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.27.04, 05:26 AM Flag
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Not true at all. I know of many people who have taken their children to her without getting that dx at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.27.04, 06:37 AM Flag
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I think that with borderline kids, McCarton does dx and recommend a boatload of services (to be on the safe side. Defensive medicine) I think this is a good thing - When in doubt, dx (ps, my dh is an MD and tells me that this is done all the time.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.27.04, 11:10 AM Flag
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better than our situation where my child was misdiagnosed (not by Dr McCarton) as *not* having pddnos and we lost a lot of time in the wrong kind of therapy and looking for the causes of his speech delay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.27.04, 01:08 PM Flag
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Hackensack hospital (and probably most others) have a develpmental center where they have an entire team evaluation, with many different specialists at once. It's Hugh Bases at Hackensack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.27.04, 06:04 AM Flag
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OP: Just called Dr. Agin's office and the first appt is June! I took it - but didn't realize it's $1800-2500 out of pocket. Any hope of getting reimbursed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.04, 01:05 PM Flag
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Depends on your insurance. We got about 50% back - totally worth it, since enables us to get a lot of services. She's not expensive - McCarton charges more. A friend just -m- went to Yale Child Study Center and it was $5,000! In retrospect, my friend said it was a waste since they basically told her what Dr. Agin did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.28.04, 04:56 PM Flag
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I took my child to Dr. Martinez a dev ped at Mount Sinai and she was fantastic. The wait list was not too long and my insurance covered the cost completely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.13, 08:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Any thoughts on Brotherhood Synagogue Nursery School? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 10.25.04, 09:46 AM Flag
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Program looks great in and of itself. Is an emphasis on Jewish culture/religion, which may or may not appeal to you. Temple membership required for nursery school admissions. Very homogenus family groups (same ethnicity and socio-economic background)M Cost is on the high end of spectrum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 02:00 PM Flag
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Wrong info! We have friends who belong to Temple Emanuel and send their kid there, and it is definitely not one of the more expensive schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 02:52 PM Flag
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OR, just did tour and printed info they gave us said temple membership required. Tuition ran from about $8,000 for 2s to about $12,000 for 4s, which is as much as most expensive other downtown preschools we looked at (many were cheaper). That's truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 04:03 PM Flag
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Things have obviously changed. They are a very new school, so they figured out about supply and demand... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 05:38 PM Flag
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Thanks for the feedback - we are members there, but I didn't realize that was a requirement... DC might be too young, but we'll see. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 02:56 PM Flag
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Re: Any thoughts on Brotherhood Synagogue Nursery School? My dd is in her 2nd year there and we love it. Very warm and fuzzy feeling both, and a very positive first school experience for both us as parents, and my dd. As far as membership requirement, it's not that you have to belong to gain admission, it's that once you get admitted, you have to join. Very down to earth parent body, cost is in line with other schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 03:32 PM Flag
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There is a group of preschools in vicinity of Brotherhood which cost about $2,000/year less than Brotherhood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 04:05 PM Flag
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It is a Jewish school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 05:43 PM Flag
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my dd goes, it's VERY expensive and you HAVE to pay membership also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 06:00 PM Flag
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really???????? [ Reply | More
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NP: really to what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.25.04, 06:18 PM Flag
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really to the obvious comment that it's a Jewish school. Idiotic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.27.04, 08:25 AM Flag
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Great school.. wonderful community [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.14, 03:27 AM Flag
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Ds and Ds went there, loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.07.18, 02:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Question for extended BFers: I want to wean my DD, aged 20 mos, from the nighttime nurse. I don't nurse her to sleep. She nurses, then gets a brief snuggle, and then into her crib, usually with some protest. Lately, she's really objected to ending the nurse, and then she really protests when I put her in the crib. So I think it's time to end the nighttime nurse. Any suggestions for how to do it? She also has a morning nurse, and I'm going to keep it until we wean from the night. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 10.18.04, 09:03 AM Flag
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You just kind of do it. Proceed w/ the rest of your nighttime routine, then say ?it?s time to go to sleep now? and put her in her crib. This is what I did ? if DD really protested, I?d pick her up again and nurse her, but this was only every (m) every other night at the start, and after a week or so, we were just done. It was easier than I thought it would be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.18.04, 09:07 AM Flag
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I also found it really helped to have daddy or grandma take a couple of nights of bedtime routine, seemed to ease into it a little bit more. Dropping night was not nearly as hard as morning -- that was the last to go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.18.04, 09:15 AM Flag
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This. Send dh! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.12.13, 05:53 PM Flag
[ - ] My cleaning lady comes once a week, I never gave explicit cleaning instructions - just wich prods I like for her to use. I now see that she doesn't move things completely to dust under them, and she isn't dusting the frames on pictures or paintings (m) other than that she is very good and takes pride in her work. I don't want to offend her, but I do want her to dust more thoroughly. Is there a tactful way to approach this? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Well, if you won't level with her, just say dc is/are sensitive or allergic to dust and that dusting must be thorough. Give her a list of what you expect dusted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.20.04, 10:51 AM Flag
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OP: excellent idea. thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.20.04, 10:52 AM Flag
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Just say to her "I noticed lots of dust here and here (and show her as you're talking). Can you concentrate on these areas today?" [ Reply | More
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OP: I like that, instead of a list I'll say dd has allergies and show her around the house specifically [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.20.04, 10:53 AM Flag
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Mine too, but whe I tell her this, she says that it's been 2 weeks (she comes every other week) and so there will be dust! Also, she gives me a strange look when I ask her to do soemthing out of her "routine" liek cleaning the fridge or the (m) outside of the windows! [ Reply | More
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i think if you just show her/ask her nicely it shouldn't be a prob. just show her one of the dusty areas and say casually "oh, please be sure to...thanks so much!" [ Reply | More
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Give her a list of things you want her to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.13, 12:50 AM Flag
[ - ] So my sister is having a baby due soon. She's white and her DH is black. I hate to ask her this so I'll ask the anon board: the baby will be pale at birth until the pigment comes in? Is that right? I don't want to be too too suprised 77 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 09.17.04, 04:05 PM Flag
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Go watch a Baby Story. [ Reply | More
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Oh - you are a piece of work! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:06 PM Flag
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Why? I was shocked when I had my baby. She was so white! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:07 PM Flag
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You're black or your DH is black? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:11 PM Flag
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We both are. I knew she would be light, but wow, she was really light [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:12 PM Flag
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A black friend of mine says her 3rd was so white-looking, she didn't send out her hospital picture. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:15 PM Flag
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It's very odd for a black woman to see this white baby.. I thought, She looks like me, but white. It was strange. It takes a couple of months for color to come in OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:18 PM Flag
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you are a bitch, she's just curious and of course she knows it would be rude to ask her sister, thus she said she's asking an anon. board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:12 PM Flag
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np...what is wth calling her a b*tch? totally unecc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:15 PM Flag
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NP: B/c she is a bitch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 05:46 PM Flag
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Be surprise! Be surprise! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:07 PM Flag
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who cares just be happy they are having a baby that comes out healthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:07 PM Flag
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I'm sure she is. Duh. It's an honest question. She is curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:08 PM Flag
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That's what Bill Cosby says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:07 PM Flag
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What does he say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:13 PM Flag
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He did a bit about black newborns years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:15 PM Flag
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So nobody here knows, huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:08 PM Flag
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you dont want to be too surprised? what the hell does that mean. thank god your sister doesnt think like you do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:08 PM Flag
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When I had my dd, a young father was very surprised by his white baby... he threw a huge scene. Some nurse had to explain to him that the baby was indeed his and would get darker in the next few weeks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:10 PM Flag
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lol the OP isnt having the baby. she doesnt have to worry about the "surprise" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:11 PM Flag
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This same thing happened to me except it was an hispanic father. He must have been 16 years old -- just a kid, but he was also a bit shocked by the baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:13 PM Flag
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All the fathers on my floor were 16. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:14 PM Flag
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That is so sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:16 PM Flag
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make some coffee and pour some milk into it. presto! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:08 PM Flag
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Be prepaired for the baby to look like the father,the baby may be pale and more color may come later, but that is not always the case [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:08 PM Flag
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exactly like my dd - She was so pale, but looked exactly like my DH. Now, at 9 mo, she is darker, but still so much lighter than we expected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.04, 04:11 PM