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[ - ] Say what you want about Wasps but they always get it right with baby names. Always. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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Such as? Genuine question... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:46 PM Flag
[ - ] So 40 years old 3 young kids (under 9) Going back to grad school to become marriage and family therapist. I wanted to do this because interested and also want viable flexible career I can do p/t thru the years. But I'm overwhelmed by guilt - kids will need sitter a few nights a week for me to go - more sitter hours as program gets more intense later. I think long term this is good idea but I feel guilty for pursuing this. Any opinions? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:40 PM Flag
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plenty of dads work late every evening and somehow live with the guilt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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You're doing the right thing. I'm feeling the same way (going back to grad school to become a teacher) and kids are 2 and 5. We should start a support group! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:42 PM Flag
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My friend is doing it right now - she is 38 with two kids under 8. It takes up a lot of time, but not really much more than if she had a full time job (except for having a few evening classes). She LOVES it. She just did her internship, and those hours were 9-5, like any job. My sister is also a therapist (went to school before kids though) in private practice now, and it is great because she can pretty much set her hours. She is only working ~1 day a week right now, but once her kids are in school (right now 1 and 3) she can work more. I say go for it! That said, don't do it if you want to make a ton of $$. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Avenues Sale!!!! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:37 PM Flag
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Avenues’ tuition for the 2013-2014 school year is now 50% and more consistent with tuition charged by other independent “all-through” schools in New York City. For the 2013-2014 school year, Avenues’ tuition will be $21,650. Tuition includes the full cost of books and materials. Mandatory fees are $1,100 and cover lunch, snacks, athletic uniforms and annual investments in educational technology. Total Tuition: $22,750. Sale ends MONDAY!!!! Don't miss it!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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What kind of discounts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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What? You mean Avenues Tuition Mom has to change her post? What's the discount? Now that Suri's leaving they're having a tuition fire sale! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:40 PM Flag
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Doh, someone beat me to it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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The post says the same, vixen! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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Do you mean 'Sail'? For the Avenues School at Sea? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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No, it's a groupon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Love the name Jennie but hate Jeninifer. Could Jennie be a nn for Genevieve or is that too far removed? Could Jennie just be the name, period? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:37 PM Flag
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I don't like Jennie, but I do know a Genevieve who has always gone by Jen. Could work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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Definitely can be a name of its own. Or short for Genevieve for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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NN for Genevieve, yes. I don't like Jennie as the full name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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Know a Genevieve little girl. Her nn is genny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:36 PM Flag
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Absolutely! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:38 PM Flag
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Urgh, I think of Jennie Garth. And somehow looks trashy when spelt with a nnie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:45 PM Flag
[ - ] 28 weeks pregnant. I would like to get a pair or two of chino shorts for weekends. Should I buy maternity shorts or a bigger size of non-maternity? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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The cheapest maternity shorts from Target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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Ehh I don't love Target's clothes but everyone on here seems to recommend it. If I am near a Target, will check them out. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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The shorts are about $8. Even if you don't love them, can't beat it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:35 PM Flag
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I got nice maternity shorts from Rosie Pope store. A little expensive but I wore them all summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Does the camp lady deal with camps in canada too? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:25 PM Flag
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no--just US, Mexico, and North Korea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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If she doesn't, another camp lady will. There are camps in Canada that Jewish families i know in Florida use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: Annie 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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Cute nn for Ann or Anne. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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Absolutely love, would have been 2nd dc's name if it was girl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:23 PM Flag
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only as a nickname, trashy as a real name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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yeah that's a HUGE stripper name, what a moron. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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I know orphans named Annie - don't know any strippers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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+2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:35 PM Flag
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Cute. Very English. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:36 PM Flag
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Annie is hardly English. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:43 PM Flag
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Oh you people are so stupid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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Prefer Anna [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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I think of the movie "Overboard" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:47 PM Flag
[ - ] MSC moms- What grade is dc? What are pros and cons? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 03:16 PM Flag
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DC is in K. Pros are great parental involvement, specials, lots of creativity, everyone is very kind. Cons: administration can be disorganized, you never see the principal, I hear the teaching is uneven esp in upper grades.I know people complain that it's not rigorous but so far the curriculum seems pretty identical to all other D3 gen eds & G&Ts except there's no homework. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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DC is in K. Pros are great parental involvement, specials, lots of creativity, everyone is very kind. Cons: administration can be disorganized, you never see the principal, I hear the teaching is uneven esp in upper grades.I know people complain that it's not rigorous but so far the curriculum seems pretty identical to all other D3 gen eds & G&Ts except there's no homework. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Not much going on today or this week at work. Worth checking out the J.Crew sample sale? I am not so keen on their quality but it's right up the street from my office. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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I dont remember where your office is - Where is the sample sale? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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260 Fifth (Fifth Avenue in the 20s) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
[ - ] My 7 month old stood for the first time at daycare yesterday. I'm terrified he's going to climb out of his crib and hurt himself, but I have a really bad back. Time to lower the crib mattress, or can it wait until I catch him trying to climb out of the crib? TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:11 PM Flag
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He could also just pop his head over the railing and tumble head first down. Falls on the head are not good, I needn't tell you. Lower the damn mattress and stop moaning. Better a bad back than an injured child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:40 PM Flag
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Btw: bad things generally happen when you are not in immediate reach. The most favourite line by parents used when they bring an injured child in is: " But I was JUST" ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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You don't "catch" them: you hear a thud and then a scream. Time to lower the mattress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Is the name Henry overdone? In our neighborhood in Brooklyn, it does not seem overly used. We like the name and would consider it if DB #2 (due in a couple of months) is a boy, but I'm just bored and curious... 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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I feel like it was really popular a few years ago - 3 people in my office have a DS named Henry, ages between 5-8. I like it though - classic name, sounds pleasant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:19 PM Flag
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Honestly on the UES it's so overdone & has become kind of tacky. It's like Olivia... a name you think is posh... What about Harry? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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What about Benjamin? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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Way overdone right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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it aint Liam - its like 25th on popularity - if #25 is overdone - what about 1-24- moron - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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Sorry to offend, Ben's mom. #25 is pretty damn high on the list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:23 PM Flag
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ha - not offended - just dont like idiotic women - give all women a bad name - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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Take a breath, saying a name is overdone right now gives all women a bad name? WTH is wrong with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:25 PM Flag
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How does that make her a moron? It is a very popular name now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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I think we are focusing on what's popular in nyc... Ben, Jack, Henry, Will are all very popular here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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The woman who says "aint" calling someone a moron - classic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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np- that's just slang [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:25 PM Flag
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Redneck slang. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:27 PM Flag
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It's overused right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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Fwiw it's pretty rampant in fort Greene, but if you like it, go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] name poll: Suki 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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I prefer Sookie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:05 PM Flag
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Give her a break and put Susan or Susannah on the birth certificate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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is this bc of the girl Bradley Cooper was dating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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I prefer Snookie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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very cute & very posh in uk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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can possibly be teased and called Sucki [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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you could come up w/nasty nn for almost every name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:17 PM Flag
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This is why my dh doesn't like the name (I love it though!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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好きじゃない。 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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Could be mistaken for Sushi when in salad restaurant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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^true dat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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BTDT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:36 PM Flag
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Polly put the kettle one, polly put the kettle on, we'll all have tea. Suki take it off again, Suki take it off again, they've all gone away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:42 PM Flag
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Well read. I like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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It's a nursery rhyme, not War and Peace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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Dog name. A million and one poodles have that name, and I don't even think it's particularly nice for them--let alone a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: Coriander 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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I like Cumin better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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Love [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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Love love love! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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can also be Cilantro [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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My choice if I ever have DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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I see a pretty blonde girl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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with weird parents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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This. I can smell the patchouli. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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That's not patchouli, that's pot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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Very waspy/boarding school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:16 PM Flag
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If you have the balls to use it, it's kind of amazing. Could have a Brit aristo vibe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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This name requires balls? Have you been to a playground recently? lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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better than Cumin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:25 PM Flag
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Especially if pronounced the way Teresa fro RH of NJ says it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anybody have experience with blood antibodies during pregnancy?? My bloodwork came back positive for antibodies, I dont know which ones yet though, I'm now being referred to maternal fetal medicine 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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Do you mean antibodies to viral diseases (like Hepatitis or toxoplasmosis) or antibodies to Rh blood factor because you Rh- and baby is Rh+? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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if it were just Rh i doubt she'd get a MFM referral. that is pretty common and easy to address. i got rhogam in both pregnancies with a regular OB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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NP: there are other more obscure antibodies than just RH. One is called Diego I know. Most aren't common in Europeans or actually common at all-- like under 1%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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OP-I'm Rh+, I don't know what type of antibody it is yet, or the strength or how many I have, I think that is why they are sending my to MFM to find out?? What effect could this have on the baby??? They are being pretty hush hush so far, maybe because they dont have enough information yet??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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Relax. They have ways of dealing with this. You will both be OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:16 PM Flag
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OP-I know I'm trying, it just took well over a year to conceive and now it's been one thing after another with this pregnancy, I'm starting to get scared. Like this wasn't meant to be or something, is that crazy??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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Don't worry. They will help you deal with this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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Please don't believe something like that! Having conflicting antibodies is serious, but treatable. This is a good first person about it: http://voices.yahoo.com/blood-antibodies-pregnancy-1582149.html . She went through some scary moments but ultimately the baby was OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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OP-THank you! That was very informative, I'm calling today to make my appointment with MFM so hopefully all is fine, thanks again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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It can be serious but I think modern medicine is able to deal with it 100% now. Best of luck. It involves conflicting genetic blood antibodies between you and your husband/fetus. You should both be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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No, see above - if this were only issue, she would likely not be referred to MFM. Likely viral antibodies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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OR: There are other antibodies besides RH. Diego, Kell, Kidd, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] at citywide or even district schools, what happens to kids who don't meet the expected benchmarks? can they counsel kids out or do parents just try to get them as much extra help as possible? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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They aren't counseled out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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so what happens to them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:16 PM Flag
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parents will move to the burbs or private, and then spend the rest of their days bashing the city public schools for any number of reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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so they aren't forced to leave but kind of have to leave anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Any techies (or at least those more experienced with Apple devices than I am) on? I am buying dh an ipad for a big bday coming up... we don't own any devices like this (seriously we were the last people on earth to buy smartphones) so I have no idea what minimum specs I should be looking for. It seems (to my untrained eye) like the ipad+retina display is MUCH better than ipad2 - is it worth the extra $$ (given that its a LOT of $$ for us to be spending in the first place). TIA. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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when it comes to technology, my advise is always buy the latest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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I think your bigger decision will be to get wifi or wifi + cellular. Do you want to be able to connect to the internet wherever you go or are you OK only connecting when you have a wifi connection? Do you have wifi in your home already? I find that the ipad works great as a reader when I download newspapers and magazines at home over wireless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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I think he'll want wifi+cellular so that he can connect without wifi (ie if he is not home). His primary purpose is apps and programs for studying for a big licensing exam so I feel like having cellular service on it will make it easier for him to connect and study anywhere? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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but wouldn't he be studying usually in places where there is a wifi connection (coffee shops, hotels, libraries)? we don't have cell service on ours and we've never had an issue... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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Yes likely he would. So you don't think the cellular service is any added value? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:19 PM Flag
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my DH travels a lot and thinks that is the main benefit of cell service. most people use it in places w wifi. if you already have a phone, you can also make your phone a wifi hotspot or whatever it's called and then you get wifi everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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^^^ my contractor also has cell service on his ipad bc he's often using it on site where there is no wifi. so it depends on your job and lifestyle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Stupid vent, but I hate when I pull my hair in a ponytail and the baby hairs all stick out underneath - it looks like I am wearing a freaking wig!!! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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go get a blow out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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I do periodically, but can't do it all the time. Hate my hair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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^^^and actually even then the ones along my scalp still stick out underneath :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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try a little hair serum or anti-frizz cream first - run it through your hair using your fingers or a comb, concentrating on the hairline and back of your head (where the baby hairs are). Then smooth hair into ponytail. Should smooth things out a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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I do this too - and the tiny flat iron along the hairline. Any brand recommendations? I think it's hopeless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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Nobody notices. Trust me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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I don't care about other people, I just hate how it looks. Thanks though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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Hairspray. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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Just run it through the back of your baseball cap, and, anyway, nobody will be looking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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Baseball cap will not go over at work. And I really don't care what other people notice, I just don't like the way it looks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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Oh, sorry. I wear my baseball cap most of the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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So don't wear your hair in a ponytail. Duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:37 PM Flag
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