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[ - ] I feel on the verge of doing something stupid. Like going downstairs to buy that huge brownie at Starbucks. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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Don't forget your monitor! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:23 PM Flag
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you had to be here yesterday to get that one... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:39 PM Flag
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right there with ya, heading out for chineese! lawd! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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it's calling your name, isn't it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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I was on the verge of buying some big chocolatey thing myself but just had a strwberry frzn fruit pop and now I am satisfied! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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Oh god, now I have to go to Starbucks and get one of those toffee blondies. Thanks a bunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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Dont forget to take the kid(s) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:42 PM Flag
[ - ] I can't tear myself away from UB, I have to see how many more times the PLAYGROUND SCRATCH mom posts about her LIVID self!! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:20 PM Flag
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What'd I miss? I was at the playground (in my shorts no less!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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she just slapped all of us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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how do you know it was her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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I guess I don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:26 PM Flag
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she wrote that we don't care that her baby got hurt. awwwwwww [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:29 PM Flag
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np; It's obvious that it was her. She slapped us for not caring enough about the brutlization of her kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Freudian slip - just realised that whenever I see someone posting about WTE (what to expect) I always read What The F@*#. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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Same thing - that book is way too off the wall for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:23 PM Flag
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Me too!!! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:35 PM Flag
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I also Never see people's errors that they correct (^^oops, meant "X"), must be the same pg brain thing that makes me not see them, always know what people mean to write ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 01:03 PM Flag
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ME TOO! LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 01:42 PM Flag
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Hmm... I always think What to EAT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 02:16 PM Flag
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I always think World Trade Center, and then it makes me sad. Go figure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] has anyone had a positive experience having their ultrasound at SLR? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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the technician i had was impatient and didn't like us asking questions - it interrupted her focus... but the dr that came in afterwords was nice and explained stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:54 PM Flag
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Mine was good, the woman was very informative, told us what we were seeing, prefaced or followed every comment with "it looks perfectly normal" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 01:00 PM Flag
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Initially not good. Technician didn't reply to any of our qus (is that the spine? etc), seemed to be struggling but didn't communicate. To cut a long story short after 15 mins of silence (m) I burst into tears thinking there was something wrong with the baby. Senior tech (very nice) came in saying heart was hard to see. Then doc came in to give results (which were fine) so in the end OK and initial tech apologised. Basically competent but had no social skills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 01:43 PM Flag
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Besides the REALLY long wait it was a v good exp. The technician was very nice and answered all of our questions. The radiologist seemed a little put out that we did not want to know the gender...like we were ruining his big moment. Hee hee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.21.04, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] How about San Francisco? Do we have the unhip WalMarters here? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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what's w the sf board, btw? I'm moving there soon & checked it out - seems very cliquish & strange - couldn't understand what was going on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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I think there are only about 5-7 regular posters and they all know each other so I'm sure it would be hard to "cut in". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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It's so small that everyone "knows" everyone else in a virtual sort of way. Don't like how it comes off as cliquish because personally I am thrilled when anyone else starts using SFUB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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but I *like* not knowing anyone on UB - isn't that the whole point? do you have to out yourself on SFUB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:28 PM Flag
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I like it too, that's why I go to NYUB too. But you really don't have to out yourself on SFUB unless you get into a real-time chat (in which case you get outed on NYUB too). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:31 PM Flag
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ok, good to know - I will look for you, my fellow anonymous, on SFUB when I get there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:36 PM Flag
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OK, I promise not to ask anything about you when you arrive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:40 PM Flag
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I think of SFers as being smug about living in SF, but in a different way than NYCers. SFers think it's the best city in the world and everyone should move there, NYCers would prefer everyone else to stay away. IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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No, don't move here! SF is much better now that the dotcom boom is over and our city is somewhat sane again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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I used to live in SF. The difference is that people in SF think they are the so open, diverse and caring, when they're really the opposite and kind of cliquish, NYCers just admit who they are, if they're snobs they say, "Well yes, I'm a snob and proud [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:26 PM Flag
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that was exactly my experience - had a much easier time mtg people & making friends in NYC than in SF [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:30 PM Flag
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Oy, do any of you really care about what a bunch of crazy people in NYC think about your city? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Visiting from EB-Did anyone deliver vaginally if OB said that he cannot tell if I am dilated b/c I tense up so much. OB also said it may be b/c my pelvis is small. Does this mean I am destined for a c-section? Please help. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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no offense to OB's but I don't think they can tell. I was told baby would be "very small" under 5 lbs. and that my pelvis was small. Delivered a 6.4 baby vaginally w/no major problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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WTF? No way. Don't listen to your OB. Its just psychological (the tensing up I mean). YOu might be one of those women (like me) that needed an epidural to dilate. I wouldnt' worry about this now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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I'm prepared for flames but I cannot imagine a woman gyno or midwife blaming you or not understanding about the tensing up. Plan on a vag. I don't see why you would need a C section [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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This is probably not what you want to hear but it is so hard to predict what will happen in a birth situation. Just let it go and what will happen will happen. A c-sec is not so terrible and even vaginal birth does not always happen the way you intend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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This sounds wacky. During labor, your body changes & pelvic region widens out to allow for baby to pass thru. How can he predict if you aren't even in labor yet?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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OB warned me pelvis probably too small & head too big. Went for the c-section. He said I could try for vaginal but was not optimistic. Happy w/ the choice I made (m) wanted to avoid difficult birth which would increase possibility of baby going into distress, & require more medical intervention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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I am sure that everything will work out fine with your, but just wanted to say that c-section is not terrible at all. I had one and the recovery was very easy. GL> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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I don't know if this answers your question, but I didn't dialate until I got an epi. Fourty minutes later I had a ds. Same thing with my sister - we had exactly the same labor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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Honestly? Pls don't flame. If my OB EVER EVER EVER suggested in any way to me that I should be induced or might "need" a C-S (other than a clear med reason like breech or previa), I would find another OB and fast. JMHO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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I agree w/this poster. There's a time and a place for C sections and thank god for them, but why would practiioner not see how things progress first? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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NP: me too. I have to have a C-S b/c of placenta previa, but no way otherwise. I don't trust any OB who automatically assumes anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:31 PM Flag
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OP-thanks for the replies. OB did not suggest a c-sxtn, but this is the 2nd x he mentioned that I tense up & pelvis may be too small, so I am preparing for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:26 PM Flag
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np: If you are pretty committed to trying to avoid a c/s, have you thought about hiring a doula to help you? When I was in labor, the only thing I could concentrate on was making it thru each contraction (m) Having a doula who is experienced in helping you and mediating between you and a doctor who might be eager to cut might be a good idea. I know that I would have needed that sort of intermediary if my labor had gone differently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:29 PM Flag
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i fyou have a small pelvis and are tense, it is hard to pass throught the vagina to even get to the cervix [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:23 PM Flag
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That doesn't make any sense. I did not dilate prior ro going into labor. After 30 hours I was 3 cm. It did end in a section, but because the baby never dropped into the pelvis. Just be prepared for all eventualities and focus on having a healthy baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:27 PM Flag
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don't worry about it. My OB told me DURING labor that he didn't think I would be able to get the baby out. The baby was out after 10 mins. (I'm 5'2'' and had an 8ln 5oz baby) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] re pizza thread below, does anyone have super easy reccipe for pizza dough that i can freeze? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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I think you can get pre-made pizza dough in stores. They have it at Trader Joe's, I know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Visiting from EB-Did anyone deliver vaginally if OB said that he cannot tell if I am dilated b/c I tense up so much. OB also said it may be b/c my pelvis is small. Does this mean I am destined for a c-section? Please help. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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I'm sorry you are being spoken to like that. Your OB should be able to examine your cervix , but remember you may not dilate until the last moment. You can have a vaginal birth, believe in it! Don't let them get you down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:33 PM Flag
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Your OB is being an idiot. he also should be nicer about you tensing up. You may very well be dilated and nothing he is saying suggests that your pelvis will not open up as needed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else experience this-OB told me that he cannot tell if I am dilated b/c I tense up so much. OB also said it may be b/c my pelvis is small. Does this mean I am destined for a c-section? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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It's funny, now that OB is doing internals, it always takes me a sec to relax so she reads me as being less dilated at first, then more (I'm 2.5) after a few secs. I don't think lack of dilation before hand means anything except that you will have (m) farther to go once labor starts. They can aid dilation w/ cervidil if nec'y. At least that is what I have gleaned from what OB has said to me re. dilation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:38 PM Flag
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^^^She basically said that if it got to the point where they had to induce, they would not have me come in the night before for cervidil since I was already a bit dilated. they would just start the pitocin right away. BTW, it seems like I could (m) choose to be induced at 40 wks due only to impatience and discomfort if I wanted (I don't). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:43 PM Flag
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For 1st time births, statistically, the "best" situation for induction is to already be dilated and effaced. Inducing for no real reason when you are not dilated is really not a great idea, more likely to end up w/ a C-S. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 01:14 PM Flag
[ - ] OK, someone mentioned New City in Rockland as a possible unknown gem, where else is there a commutable, affordable, unknown gem. I could NEVER afford a mil for a starter house... 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:13 PM Flag
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problem w/Rockland is no train to NYC. I wouldn't want to commute by bus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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New City is not that great of a commute. Hastings or Ardsley are more commutable. You should look into Croton - on Hudson line. Great town. Very diverse, affordable and great school systems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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OP diverse is good, sounds dreamy but I thought Croton was really pricey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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OP DH has inexliplicable reaction to getting "trapped" on LI since there is only one way into NYC. What towns in NJ, pref w/ decent schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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NP - everyone talks about the 3 "M's" in NJ: Millburn, Maplewood and Montclair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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OP this thread-Love Montclair but the taxes are wild. Also, houses not inexpensive. Are Maplewood and Millburn cheaper? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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Millburn is pricey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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Millburn schools are great; don't think Maplewood or Montclair schools are good at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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Maplewood schools are not good anymore. Maybe elementary but you'd need private beyond that--which is the trade off many people make now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:27 PM Flag
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Not as pricey as Hastings or Ardsley. But more diverse than Ardsley or Hastings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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Croton beautiful, but a bit far (even with the express train) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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not pricy at all---can get big house with acres for less than 1million. I know---i just did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:23 PM Flag
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What is your price range? Honestly, in Port Wash or other nice LI town, you could get a decent home. In NJ towns as well. A 3-4 BR, 2 or 2/1/2 bath for 600K or so. Only in Westchester is everything so insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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OP from house thread: not trying to flame but I hate L.I. Also my parents are in Westchester and are retired so we want to live nearby so they can babysit! (but not too close by!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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I would never want to live on LI . The LIE is too craxy for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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NP: I live on LI and never take the LIE. That's a real misconception. We go to Vt all the time and actually take us shorter from LI than from NYC when we lived there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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What's your price range and how far a commute are you looking for? (m) Bedford/Katonah/Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester are about an hour on the train into Grand Central. We are looking there (not Pound Ridge because it doesn't have its own train station, making the commute longer), and we are finding lovely, renovated homes (2500-3500 square feet) on lots of property (1+ acres) for about $900k. Low taxes too ($10k and under). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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There are actually some very nice sections of White Plains that would be worth looking at. Also Hawthorne and Ossining. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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OP thanks for all the suggestions. Now I can go on real estate sites ans suss things out. Really hoping for under 600k but that's not sounding realistic. Whew! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:27 PM Flag
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Also try Mt. Kisco -- zoned for Bedford schools, but pretty affordable, relatively speaking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:29 PM Flag
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Agreed that Mt. Kisco is nice. Katonah is also nice if you're going that far up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:41 PM Flag
[ - ] SLAP!! that's for all of you who didn't care that my baby got hurt today 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:12 PM Flag
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tsk. tsk. two wrongs don't make it right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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Will you please drop this idiocy? Your child got a scratch from another child. That is normal. Stop obsessing over it and move on. You will see far worse behavior as a parent, and you will learn to let it go or become an overbearing mom (m) who will be despised for your behavior by your own children and other parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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Oh, please, you're being ridiculous. You don't even know if the 3 yr old did it on purpose. You're a nut. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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The three year old did do it on purpose, she wanted to bug the crap out of OP, and clearly she won. Signed, 3 yr old's mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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laughing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:20 PM Flag
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you are pretty messed up aren't you? Seriously, have you sought professional help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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You are still going on about this? Seriously, your tone, name calling, etc. is what makes us not care. I think you have anger issues. Just wait for the coming years w/your daughter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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Lady, you're a loser. Please don't raise your daughter to be like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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I was defending you up until this point. Now I'm with the rest: you are ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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Your baby did not get hurt. I'm sure she doesn't even remember it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know what's going on with the BRU registry on amazon? I just went to mine to switch out an item, and EVERYTHING on there that isn't a book is now "currently not available online". WTF? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 08.20.04, 12:09 PM Flag
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Don't know about BRU but bought baby stuff at TRU on Union Sq, someone later saw my bag and told me the company was closing down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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Toys R us publicly announced that they're selling the toy biz. to focus on the highly profitable baby biz. don't worry, they'll be there--it's their future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:25 PM Flag
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^^^i'm not affil. w/ the company---i invest in retail for a living. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:26 PM Flag
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^^^besides my other job (lately full time) of hanging out on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:27 PM Flag
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Have you had a BTDT friend help you with the registry? I found that the most helpful with #1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:31 PM Flag
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Prior to TRU announcement referenced below, I could have sworn I read that Amazon was granted right by a judge to NOT sell BRU anymore on their site, but I'm not sure what's going on w/that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:53 PM Flag
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I just checked my BRU amazon registry and it seems okay. I n fact, I just received an item off it yesterday in the mail. Maybe there was just a glitch with their server? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 01:27 PM Flag
[ - ] I am craving Meatloaf - any suggestions where I can some in Downtown Brooklyn area? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 08.20.04, 12:08 PM Flag
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Bubby's in Dumbo, maybe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] How much would I have to make to live in Dc (city not burbs) with a family of 3. We live okay now in Manhattan on 90k but have a good price on rent 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:07 PM Flag
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Where in DC? The rents are lower, but consider that public will probably not be an option at all. Adams Morgan is more reasonable than Dupont or Georgetown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:09 PM Flag
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I would NOT live in Adams Morgan with kids... it's turned into bourbon street! VERY loud at night.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:11 PM Flag
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I am the OR - sorry, I lived in Dupont while single, so I have no basis for judging what would be good with kids. Don't go by me! LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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:-) I LOVED living and working in Dupont. OP, that area is pretty good too... The rents are HIGH in Georgetown, and Dupont... but it'll be cheaper than NY... 10 years ago, I rented a huge, gorgeous 2 br apt for $1100 in Grover park.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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Do they still call it "fruit loop"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:25 PM Flag
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my friend lives in cleveland park area (near zoo) she loves it and as i remember her rent is pretty reasonable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:11 PM Flag
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Also add Grover Park (just north of Georgetown) and Cathedral Heights to the list as very family friendly and in the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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I think that the good private schools (St. Albans, Friends, Cathedral School, etc.) are as $$ as NY or MORE!!! Adams Morg., Dupont Circle & Gtown ARE NOT CHEAP. (m) The limited # of reasonably priced rentals in these neighborhoods are student or unpaid intern type housing & are not near the Metro. Also, some of the marginal neighborhoods are dangerous by anybody's standards.DC is a wonderful city -- it's just not cheap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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Housing prices down there have gone through the ceiling in the last 5 - 8 years. I'd guess you'd need 150k assuming you had a decent chunk of cash for downpayment & no private school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:10 PM Flag
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Have they gone through the ceiling as much as NY? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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Not quite as bad as NY but wages are lower down there & you have to have a car, food prices comparable to ny, drycleaning more $ than NY, restrs. just as $ as ny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:34 PM Flag
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geez, where in Manhattan can you get a good price on rent? We pay over $3k a month and our salaries of $120k barely get us by. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:10 PM Flag
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Well, Morningside Heights for sure, you can get a two bedroom for low to mid 2000s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:12 PM Flag
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Almost everywhere. Just lower your expectations in regards of luxury and you can get very nice 2BR apts everywhere in Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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DC UBer here, would you want a 2Br apt? In Cleveland Park/Woodley area can get one for around $1800/month. Can find much cheaper in other areas (e.g., on metro in VA). I moved from NYC b/c better quality of life for less $$ here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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Sorry, 90k won't get nice neighborhood, private schools are must, DC gov/schools are incredibly corrupt/backwards/etc. Alexandria ps might be better, but rent will be pretty high too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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The "good" burbs, i.e. good schools, good commute, & not too many South of the Mason-Dixon Line types are very expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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Glover Park is the area to live. TOns of kids, row houses, affordable. Not near great public transportation but REAL neighborhood feel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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What about schools? Would we have to have a car? I hate driving.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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DEFINTELY would need a car -- not near the Metro & buses are not very useful. I would want private anywhere in the District. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:31 PM Flag
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Beware: many rental properties in Glover Park have been rented to college students for generations & it shows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:28 PM Flag
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We lived in Old Town Alexandria. Very close in. My house shook when the Pentagon was hit. Dh made 200K. We have 3 dc. I'm a sahm. We had a LOVELY 4 level 3000 sq ft townhouse for $600K and lived very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:25 PM Flag
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Can you still get a nice townhouse in Old Town for 600? I would think more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:37 PM Flag
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Absolutely. We had 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, formal living & dining, gourmet eat in kitchen with granite and attached sitting room, downstairs playroom, 2 car garage, and small back yard. End unit too. I'll search realtor .com to see if my nab has list [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:48 PM Flag
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Alexandria is nice, and fairly close, but it's hardly actually IN the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:38 PM Flag
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There is a website that will tell you what you need to make in a given city to maintain your standard of living (see link inside) http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 01:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok Ladies, who works near 23rd/Park?? I am startign new job 9/7 and will not longer be able to lunch with the GCT bunch.... Perhaps we can form a Grammarcy Lunch group? (Flatiron?) 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:07 PM Flag
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That sounds awesome. I'm the lunch poster from below [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:07 PM Flag
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DS just woke so I'm going off UB (m) If you get any responses for lunch group, count me in. Email lhibbler@hotmail.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:12 PM Flag
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Which mom are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:07 PM Flag
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3catmom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:13 PM Flag
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I would love that! I'm at 28th & Park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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op-- I will be at Eleven Madison Ave (which is actually 24th/25th/Park/Mad) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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op again- do you ever eat at [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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^^ Cef 28? When I used to work there it was my fave Chinese food! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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dammit!! "CHEF 28" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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Yup. I go there every once in awhile, but my current faves are NY Burger and salads from the Cafe on Park (30th & Park). Also, I tried Ixta yesterday. That was yummy ,if a little $$$. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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op (3catmom) email addresses please, mine inside jsciusco@msn.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:20 PM Flag
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OMG! 3cat??? Is that you??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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yes!! I am quitting my SHIT job!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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Good grief! You just started with the new boss right?? Are you the one who needed advice on how to quit? You have to keep in touch! (LE) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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yup- I started about a month ago, he is an awful arrogant conceited nightmare. I am so outta here. Thank God my old boss called out of the blues with a job (more cha-ching, too) And you *know* we will keep in touch. (I have your email) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:23 PM Flag
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Just make sure you have the home one (inside) never know when i may have to boogie myself! blkjewprincess@aol.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:25 PM Flag
[ - ] how many from chicago are on right now? me! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:06 PM Flag
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Is my fellow Texan on now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:10 PM Flag
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are you a texan in chicago?:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:10 PM Flag
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no, just trying to bulk up the non-ny post ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:11 PM Flag
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have you been to chicago?:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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mais oui. ive lived there even! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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me, but i am stuck at the switchboard (stupid receptionist taking vacation) leaving early today, though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:11 PM Flag
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so, it is just you and me. switchboard? what do you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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law clerk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:19 PM Flag
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sorry, different than lawyer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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^^foreigner in chicago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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WAAAAYYYYY different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
[ - ] When can you put db in the big regular bathtub? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:06 PM Flag
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are you going in too or just db? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:07 PM Flag
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Just db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:08 PM Flag
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give it a try, if she does not like it, take her out. i think it really varies, depending on the baby. my friend's dd was in the big tub from day 1, dd still is not happy in it, and she is 1. i just wash her when i shower. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:13 PM Flag
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Thanks...my dd loves the bath, so I'm wondering when I can take her out of her tiny bath, but the big bath seems so, well, big. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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what about the kitchen sink? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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She's way too big. I have her in a small tub inside the big tub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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oh, sorry! My ds out grew the small tub, but was still too little for the big tub, and i have a decent size sink so here he is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:26 PM Flag
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they always look small, dont they? dd is learning to walk and i am getting a kick out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:17 PM Flag
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We tried around 18 mos, but it really freaked her out. So we are still using the mini tub for her because she feels more secure inside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:07 PM Flag
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np: you must have a huge mini-tub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:10 PM Flag
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I still put my large 22 monther in a blow-up tub -- no problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:12 PM Flag
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Yes. It's the Euro bath, and it is big. Also, dd is not that big herself (21.5 pounds at 19 mos). We just got over a bout where she totally resisted the bath. So I'm letting this go a while before we try to move to regular tub [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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When she started to crawl out of her regular tub at about 10 mos, but she was early with the crawling and walking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:08 PM Flag
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We started first with an inflatable duckie tub that we put in the big tub. Around 8 mos. when DS was sitting great, we switched just to a tub mat. Some people like the swivel seats, we didn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:08 PM Flag
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We did at about 10 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:08 PM Flag
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We did both at 9 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:08 PM Flag
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we started doing it around the time ds could sit up on his own. he loves the bath. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:11 PM Flag
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When he/she can sit up nicely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:09 PM Flag
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When he didn't fit in kitchen sink. I have one of those $6.99 reclining things and a $2.00 rubber mat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:10 PM Flag
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With #1, we waited too long (I don't remember when) to put her in and she freaked. With #2, I put her in with #1 almost immediately and she's fine. I think the earlier the better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:11 PM Flag
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5ms or so, when she could sit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:15 PM Flag
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Well, I learned from experience that 16 mos istoo early for my DD, so we are back to using the inflated duck tub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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We did it at 4 months, she outgrew her baby tub [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:24 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks everyone!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:28 PM Flag
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I put the baby bath in the big bath for months. When he grew out of the baby, I just put the sling in the big bath. No prob with transistion at all. He hates having to bend back have hair washed though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Spinning off the religion thread: did you enjoy church, temple, or whatever as a child? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 08.20.04, 12:05 PM Flag
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^^^Also, do you still practice the same religion you did as a child? My answer is no and no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:06 PM Flag
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I hated going to Mass. But my mother made us. Each & every Sunday. Even on vacation, she would search out a local church. I resented it so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:06 PM Flag
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are you my sister? because that is MY MOTHER! i have vivid memories of missing sunday morning at disney world while we searched out a catholic church!! i did enjoy CCD though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:14 PM Flag
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OR: hee hee! And sometimes I tried to pretend being sick to get out of it; she was totally onto me and would make me stay indoors, no playing at all, the entire Sunday! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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Mine made us go, too. All I remember is counting the number of ligts in the ceiling and reading the Latin hymnal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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I read that thing cover to cover for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:18 PM Flag
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Loved it. We belonged to Reconstructionist synagogue with an Israeli cantor who sang with a guitar. Catered to Kids, and had a great experience. If I went to Conservative or Orthodox, I probably would never want to go again. JMHO> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:07 PM Flag
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yes and yes (southern methodist here) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:09 PM Flag
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one of the catholic posters: yes, i liked the ritual..and realizing i was able to know things by heart, being a part of a community and knowing that i had a place in this world that cared for me outside my home (from smallish town where churches were big) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:09 PM Flag
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Agree 100% - when will you start bringing dc to church with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:21 PM Flag
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hated church, REALLY hated youth group, now happily an agnostic - just not into organizations of any kind (which is why I love the complete anarchy of UB!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:10 PM Flag
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Went to church once as a child, seriously agnostic parents. Was baptized in a different faith from that of "my fathers" at 29. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:16 PM Flag
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I started going to mass at 8 am right before school when I was in 6th grade. I found it relaxing, and preferred it over being dropped off at a sitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:20 PM Flag
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Everyday? Catholic school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.20.04, 12:22 PM Flag
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