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[ - ] After 10 years of caring for our daughters, we are in search of the perfect family for our AMAZING nanny. She has been with us since our first daughter was born and is truly a member of our family. She would prefer a family with a newborn and honestly is the "baby whisperer". Without her, my kids would not be such well rounded adjusted beautiful young ladies. As an added bonus, she cooks, cleans, run errands and makes sure our house runs smoothly. She is honest, legal, and requires payment on the books. If you are interested, please email at melisagoldie@me.com. Thank you! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.01.13, 02:16 AM Flag
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She sounds wonderful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:13 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:14 AM Flag
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They all sound wonderful until they get past the trial period. Then it all starts to go south. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:20 AM Flag
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OMG. It's a nanny who pays taxes! That's one for the record books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:15 AM Flag
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There are many of us out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:16 AM Flag
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+1. I always paid taxes when I worked as a nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:18 AM Flag
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My nanny is on the books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:27 AM Flag
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mine is on the books too--and I've referred to her as the "baby whisperer." this is eerie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:43 AM Flag
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+1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 03:08 AM Flag
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so you cared for the kids. what did the nanny do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.13, 02:23 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm looking for a good pediatrician. First baby. Due in July. We live in Astoria and use the N/Q line. I'm willing to commute into the city for quality care but would prefer to stay on the east side. Any good peds around 59th and 5th or 59th and Lex? Our insurance is UHC. Also, I'm looking for a more holistic dr., one who does not prescribe antibiotics at every cough and who is open to alternative vaccination schedules. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. THANKS 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.22.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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I live on UWS so can't help you but I highly recommend a ped near you. I can not imagine dragging a newborn into the city so much - especially if you do alt vac which requires more visits. I just make sure I am really educated and an advocate for my child. I have a 4 and 2 year old who have never been on antibiotics because I would not take them for a visit unless I really felt it wasn't viral. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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THIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:48 PM Flag
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ITA. I live in the city and prefer to have a ped within walking distance. Getting in/out of cabs/subway, etc is a pain with a baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:56 PM Flag
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Most doctors do not prescribe antibiotics at every cough unless the parents insist on them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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THIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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Good to know. I have friends who are being prescribed antibiotics at every ear infection, so I'm glad that that isn't necessarily the case here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.23.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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Get a ped near you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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Do you mean within walking distance? I live on the 36th Ave stop, and there aren't really very many options AT ALL. We don't have a car, so I wonder if I wouldn't be using the subway or car service regardless. I guess the other big factor is commute time. That being said, does anyone have recommendations for pediatricians in Astoria? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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As close as possible. I take a train to my dcs' ped but in case we have to take care service it is an affordable distance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:45 PM Flag
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dr M is on 30 ave and 37 street [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:46 PM Flag
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Just curious, where are you getting your alternative vaccination schedule? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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I don't have one. I just know that delayed rather than completely forgoing immunizations is the route I am interested in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:46 PM Flag
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NP: Why would you want to do this? As a scientist, I am baffled. There isn't a speck of evidence that delaying vaccinations benefits children. There is lots of evidence that it puts them, and other children, at greater risk. Why would you want to put your child at greater risk of needlessly contracting a serious infection? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.23.13, 12:01 AM Flag
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I want to delay vaccines for a month or more. And not give number of vaccines on the same day but spread them apart. There's certainly studies and research on both sides of the argument. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.23.13, 01:44 PM Flag
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http://www.phcq.net/ love him. he is a great dr. my children have been seeing him since they were born [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:36 PM Flag
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also Dr M is not quick to rescribe antibiotics. my children have never taken them in 5yrs of life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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Dr Sandra Rolston at Long Island community clinic. The docs at this clinic are affiliated with Cornell at east 68street but the clinic is in astoria [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:50 PM Flag
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Love Dr. Kercher, York and 70th, not sure if that is too far for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:45 PM Flag
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Sorry, don't think they do alternative schedules for vaccines there ^ just realized you want that, She does not over prescribe describe antibiotics though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:48 PM Flag
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The majority of peds do not hand out antibiotics easily, in fact it is the opposite. I had good friends who changed peds because they wanted meds for every cough and the ped refused. You need to vaccinate your baby, so I'm not going to offer any suggestions on that, but ITA with other posters that you should find someone who is fairly convenient. The first time you have a sick baby with a double ear infection that is vomiting all over you are not going to want to get on the Q. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 11:51 PM Flag
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Romanian doctors are very, very good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.23.13, 12:24 AM Flag
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most mds are VERY stingy with antibiotics these days, so you can rest easy. your very own vaccination schedule, on the other hand, is absurd and most peds will try to convince you not to. in fact now I have to log off UB -- anyone who doesn't believe vaccinations are one of the greatest public health triumphs of all time are infuriating. Gnite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.23.13, 12:43 AM Flag
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Thanks for everyone's feedback so far. This is my first time on Urban Baby. A taxi ride to the UES is about 15 minutes and a train into Manhattan is 3 subway stops, so I'm still considering a pediatrician around MidTown/ UES area. If you have more suggestions specific to those areas and also to Astoria, keep them coming. Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.23.13, 01:46 PM Flag
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Expecting 04.22.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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Fail. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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Why do you keep posting this spam lady? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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not the correct way to do this. Just post a link to the site where all this info is located. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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ITA. But the families' contact info shouldn't be posted online at all. Good way to lose those people as references. Also shows lack of common sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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Again, Patsy? Can't believe you posted all these moms' phone numbers on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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Anyone else noticing that the area codes for all these references are, literally, all over the map? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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everyone uses cells phones now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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wtf, why would you put tele phone numbers out on an public website - you are either a huge ass, or really stupid - either way not someone I would hire to be a baby nurse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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x2 I'd be PISSED if I googled myself (you should every now and then) and found this. Pissed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Bloody ridiculous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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Yes. It was on Saturday night, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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i will never hire someone like the author of this post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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ita. It's actually sort of helpful. Lack of good judgment displayed before she's even contacted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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Holy shit. Yes, this is the second time she posted this, but search (Google, actually, as search doesn't work), but she added phone numbers this time. The first time it was just the moms' names not their numbers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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Nah i saw it this weekend with the phone numbers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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Then she's posted it three times because the post from a day ago says PHONE and then there's a blank--like the numbers had been taken out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Where are the moderators when you need them? This needs to be removed asap! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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x2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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Who would hire anyone whose email address is princess-something? Ha ha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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lol. I remember a post similar to this from years ago and the email address was even worse. Something along the lines of lilhottie@whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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this lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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and uses the word "whilst" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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Patsy, patsy, Patsy. If only you came here to tell fortunes, we would all like you so much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 04:20 PM Flag
[ - ] For my first pregnancy, at work I was able to pull off leggings and long sweaters/tunics as I did not see clients very frequency. Am pregnant with DC#2 and am at my clients' offices several days a week (very conservative setting). Any recommendations for comfortable pants? Got a pair of Joie linen pants that can be dressed up. Know anything about a maternity brand Slack & Co? TIA 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.22.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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Sorry for the double post. Not sure what that is about! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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With my pregnancies, I bought a few nice pairs of black maternity pants and made them as dressy as I needed them to be with different tops/shoes. I got one comfy pair from Gap maternity and then some from A Pea In The Pod. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 01:43 PM Flag
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Get a blazer. Look at www.mymamanyc.com - the double breasted blazer will get you through meetings as it covers the bump (vs a single button). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 01:44 PM Flag
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Cool, thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 01:59 PM Flag
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OP again, that site has beautiful clothing. However, I cringe at spending $150 on a maternity blouse :/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:11 PM Flag
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NP: I did not wear blazers that covered the bump. I wore my normal blazers, unbuttoned, with a coordinating maternity top and neutral colored pants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:02 PM Flag
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in some settings, this works - not all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:05 PM Flag
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Or just have a regular blazer and leave it open. Cute option too. Add a string of pearls or a gold necklace and you'll be ready for a conservative office - Morgan Stanley mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:03 PM Flag
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BTW - I stuck with dark colored tops and bottoms so my belly was de-emphasized [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:20 PM Flag
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OP "very frequently" - excuse my typos! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:07 PM Flag
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Black pants and black pure tank tops from Gap, the stretchy ones, (wait for 30% off sale) and regular non-maternity blazers in anything but black, with long necklaces or bright scarves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.13, 02:59 PM Flag
[ - ] How did you survive having a job and having morning sickness? I am a college-level teacher and the summer semester is coming up and this looks like it is going to be tough, if not impossible. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.19.13, 02:44 AM Flag
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I'll never know how my sister did it with her class of second graders...she used to have to open door and throw up outside so they couldn't see. I was working from home or not working or else would have had to take leave of absence. You may find a really strange thing happened. I could throw up day and night, but could somehow get through major meetings/events when I had to. Following something like that, I'd throw up non-stop for days, but it was really odd. How many weeks are you? You may be lucky and feel better at 12, and much better at 16. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.13, 02:55 AM Flag
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some have morning sickness entire 9 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.13, 02:57 AM Flag
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I teach at a university and had morning sickness for a full semester. I always had crackers and ginger ale at the podium. Do a lot of group work and student presentations if possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.19.13, 03:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Due with DB#2 in late summer. Many people have not only asked if I am going back to work (have been a WOHM since 3-month maternity leave ended after DB#1) but also asked if we're keeping nanny on duty during my maternity leave. Wouldn't we need her most at that time? Are people expecting that we would give her 3 months of paid vacation - what a strange question? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.16.13, 08:31 PM Flag
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Definitely keep nanny on leave. In that position now, you will want her. People are just asking dumb questions, ignore. Or answer honestly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:27 PM Flag
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I never even considered giving nanny 3 months off. Of course she's staying on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:33 PM Flag
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So many people opt out after number two. Maybe that's why people assume. Also I think there are all sorts of men who think maternity leave is some sort of vacation. Near from it, even with help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:30 PM Flag
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^^ far from it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:31 PM Flag
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I get both points, but these are women (many are SAHMs) asking me this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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They can't fathom working, let alone with two kids at home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:33 PM Flag
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Actually it's that many of them can't fathom having or needing help with only two DCs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:35 PM Flag
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Really? There are SAHMs who have help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:46 PM Flag
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Agreed. It also lets you sleep when the baby sleeps. That said, I did try to let her go / give her some mornings / evenings off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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How? OP already has a kid she has to take care of, during the newborn stage she will be tied to her baby 24-7, she needs help. My nanny is definitely working full time, I can only handle one kid at a time, my first maternity leave was pure hell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 10:06 PM Flag
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Did you post before? People are just making conversation. Really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:37 PM Flag
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Making conversation. They don't really care if you keep the nanny or go back to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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Nanny on leave was the best 4 months of my life!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 09:16 PM Flag
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People are annoying and need to shut up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 09:18 PM Flag
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I get asked all the time if I'm hiring additional help besides nanny, #3 any time now. At work I get asked if I'm returning or staying home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 09:33 PM Flag
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Yes, you will need your nanny all the time, you have another kid, what a stupid question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.16.13, 10:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a rec for a good body wash or soap without parabens/sulfates? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.15.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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you know you are mortal, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:38 PM Flag
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np If she wasn't aware of that, she'd be fine with every chemical out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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ziiiing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:48 PM Flag
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Love the great comeback and stupid people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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Just bought the Kirkland citrus body wash at Costco. Smells great and is paraben/sulfate free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:39 PM Flag
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Butts bee's or Alba. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:39 PM Flag
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butt's bees? does that make you smell like butt? :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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Dr. Bronners [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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St. Ives [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:48 PM Flag
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Trader joe's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:44 PM Flag
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dr. Haushka [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:50 PM Flag
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There are entire websites devoted to this. Any health food store will have what your'e looking for. The best thing you can use is tea tree oil soap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 01:58 PM Flag
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If you want to smell like a dirty hippie maybe. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:20 PM Flag
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And the stupidest comment of the morning award goes to..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:21 PM Flag
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method brand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:13 PM Flag
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Nature's Gate. Also love their shampoo / conditioner. Can buy it at whole foods [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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Vanicream. Love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Pregnant with second DC. Have been asked many times, "so, are you going back to work after the second baby comes along?" I am a WOHM (took 12 weeks maternity leave after first DC was born) and find this to be a strange question. Wouldn't most working moms continue to work, especially with additional DC? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.14.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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sorry for double post. not sure what's wrong here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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I've heard that delicate balance that permits working with one dc often falls apart with number 2. But this is just hearsay. I have one and have to work, so if I had a second I would still have to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 04:35 PM Flag
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People say strange things. A lot of times it is their own stuff. Ignore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 04:47 PM Flag
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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Who is asking? I actually think the vast majority of people would be just trying to make conversation and wouldn't mean anything by it. What you did in the past is only vaguely on radar. Same thing if they asked how long mat leave was going to be to woman who was going to SAH. It's not like they would be trying to send a message with that question that SAH would be inappropriate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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Friends, family, acquaintances, hairdresser, etc. Of course I am going back to work. Money does not grow on trees. I just answer, "yes" and leave it at that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 05:09 PM Flag
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i got that question all the time as well. and a few people would say things like "oh, you won't come back... no one comes back after #2." strange. fwiw, i found it much easier to go back with #2 then it was with #1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 05:43 PM Flag
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it's b/c their wife didnt come back. and that's what the wife told the person who is speaking with you. so they assume that is what all women will do....until they dont. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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it's a very loaded question for a lot of men. all along, they've thought, "she's just like my wife". if it turns out their wife decided to stay home, they assume you will. and any comment you make about your choices necessarily is a statement about their wife. just smile and nod and go about your business. actions speak louder than words. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.13, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Pregnant with second DC. Have been asked many times, "so, are you going back to work after the second baby comes along?" I am a WOHM (took 12 weeks maternity leave after first DC was born) and find this to be a strange question. Wouldn't most working moms continue to work, especially with additional DC? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.14.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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People are so annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 04:34 PM Flag
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if you have kids in day care, there is a tipping point where it becomes more expensive to work than to forgo salary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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OP we have a nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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depends some do and some done....what's the problem, people are just trying to make conversation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 04:56 PM Flag
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It's really none of their business - what's it to them? "How are you feeling" would be a more appropriate question to ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.13, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Any recommendations for a good OB who delivers at Mt Sinai? I'm particularly looking for someone who is supportive of natural birth and not too quick to do c-sections. Thanks in advance!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.13.13, 02:35 AM Flag
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marc engelbert, he delivered gweneth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.13.13, 03:14 AM Flag
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Dr. George Mussalli and Dr. Jacqueline Worth. I cannot recommend them highly enough. www.villageobstetrics.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.13.13, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] NYU OR MT. SINAI FOR DELIVERY? I made an initial OB appt with OB/GYN Westside with Dr's Chen, Barbieri, etc. But, wanted to get opinions on what everyone thinks is a better hospital to deliver with. I live in Brooklyn but work on the UWS. I had my DS at NYU, but that OB no longer practices in NY otherwise I would go to her. I have heard good things about Mt. Sinai as well. Thank you :) 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.11.13, 02:22 PM Flag
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I have experience with both MT. SINAI and NYU and SIAI is so so so much better than NYU [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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Thank you so much :) I would say my experience with NYU was good but something about the nurses I didnt like, and the lady next to me had about 15 needles from the IV connected to her and all I heard all night was Nurse, nurse! then she had about 10 people visiting after hours, and was being nosy. Thank you I will stick with MS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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No way. You had to share a room? For delivery? Wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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No, no not for the labor but for recovery. I didnt have a private room for the recovery part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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NP NYU's nurses had zero bedside skills, stick with Mt. Sinai. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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Yeah they didnt. THey wake you up abruptly at 3 AM to poke you in the hand. I think the whole time I was there, there was one nurse there. Then my son had gotten circumsized, and I got a little teary eyed. I wasnt flipping out or anything, just got teary eyed because he was crying. Then she insinuated I need counselling for post pardum depression. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 03:29 PM Flag
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COrrection: One nurse there I liked [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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I had 2 dbs at Sinai with Chen/Barbieri. Sinai was fine for L&D and incredible when my 2nd dc had to spend some time in the NICU (he's fine). IMO your doctors are the most important thing and I highly recommend that practice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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They set me up with Chen for 1st Appt because Barbieri is a month wait. The girl said that I would be seeing all of the OB anyways at some point. Thank you, I just wanted to make sure I have a good practice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.11.13, 02:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I have "dishwater blonde" hair in which I have been getting subtle highlights done since I was a teen. Did not color hair during first pregnancy, but it's looking very thin and straw-like now. I am on the fence because I know the foils/dye won't touch scalp and it should be fine. Am 17 weeks pregnant. Thoughts? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.05.13, 02:42 AM Flag
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I colored my hair with all three. And honestly, I didn't think twice about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.13, 02:43 AM Flag
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OP I am not a nervous nelly but I don't know what my reservation is about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.13, 02:46 AM Flag
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Pregnant hairstylists work in salons. Go brunette. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.13, 03:01 AM Flag
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Mine is pregnant now. Due next month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.13, 10:10 AM Flag
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Wish my hair were brunette, not dishwater blonde! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.13, 01:44 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to whine for a minute. I am just about 11 weeks pregnant, have barely gained anything - and yet egads! I feel like I can't hide the fact that I'm pregnant anymore with this big belly of mine. This is my second DC, so I *know* it's my muscles and probably bloat....but I can't fit into many of my clothes already and can't stand that I have to wait 3 more weeks to spill the beans.... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.04.13, 07:04 PM Flag
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you don't "have to" do anything. you can tell people whenever you want, or let them think you are bloated. get over yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 07:12 PM Flag
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I told people I had some stomach issues that were causing me to look a bit bloated. Free pass to not eat, throw up and did what I wanted. Ate crackes and ginger soda in front of everyone. done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 07:20 PM Flag
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then they all think you are a weird liar when you tell them you're pregnant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 07:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Had a really hard time nursing DB#1 (he'd fall asleep, never seemed full, would nurse for 2 hours at a time which I could not get used to) and gave up after 6 weeks. Never regretted switching to exclusive formula. Expecting again and wondering if I should even attempt nursing again or just forget it. It made me neurotic! I should probably try but...anyone else BTDT? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 04.04.13, 04:53 AM Flag
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Nursing is really hard at the beginning. You pretty much have to be a slave to the baby's needs for several weeks to regulate your supply. I've nursed all 3 of my kids, and while they may seem like they're not getting enough, it's just because a) they're going through a growth spurt and your supply needs to adjust or b) they're pissed because you have slower let-down and they want it NOW. I really enjoy breastfeeding because I get to be a lazy ass and never wash bottles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 04:57 AM Flag
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Yes, going through exactly the same now. Had a miserable time with DD 1 and do not want to go through that again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 06:30 AM Flag
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Nursing hurts and just when you think you've got it you get thrush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 06:40 AM Flag
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I had only 50% with db1 -- endless pumping, supplementing and washing despite taking domperidone for 10 months. With db2 I had more milk but only breastfeeding for half that time. Just brought home db3 and I've got more milk than before but still not a full supply. I'm going to try again only because my other kids are still getting sick with random illnesses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 10:56 AM Flag
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Same for me and DB#1! Stopped after 6 weeks as well. Nursing was much easier with DB#2, so I'm glad I at least tried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.13, 02:42 PM Flag
[ - ] At what age is the earliest you would take a DB on a (domestic, 3-hour) flight? I remember we flew when DS was 4 months old, just wondering if people fly with younger infants. Naive, I know! Expecting #2 and trying to figure out if we will go away with family in December when that DB will be 3.5 months old. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 03.31.13, 05:29 PM Flag
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Flew international (Asia) at @9weeks so would do domestic pretty much immediately, DB might even sleep for the entire fight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.31.13, 05:30 PM Flag
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Of course. Flew with a 5 wo and 6 wo. Both totally fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.31.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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I think my db's first flight (I travel for work) was 6 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.31.13, 07:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Pregnant with DC #2 and almost 17 weeks long. I think I feel the DB moving. Could this be possible so early? With first pregnancy, did not feel anything until 25 or so weeks. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 03.30.13, 09:06 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.30.13, 09:09 PM Flag
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No, that's right around when I felt mine moving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.30.13, 09:15 PM Flag
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Yes I had twins and they almost never moved. This pregnancy db was moving at 16 weeks and has not stopped [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.30.13, 09:24 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.30.13, 09:20 PM Flag
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yes, this time you know what to look out for and you can definately feel baby move by 17 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.30.13, 09:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone work with Gae Rodke and/or Lois Brustman, in conjunction or separately? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 03.22.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Dr Lois Brustman the OB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 04:13 PM Flag
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Dr Brustman was my OB but I haven't worked along side her as a doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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I'm sorry: I meant did you like her as an ob? We are thinking of using Gae Rodke to deliver and Brustman to do high risk consult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 11:01 PM Flag
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Yes I loved her as my OB. I didn't really love delivering at St Lukes but she was lovely all the way through my high risk pregnancy. Very approachable and reassuring. Her support staff are great too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.23.13, 01:09 AM Flag
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... don't have experience with Gae Rodke (I should add) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.23.13, 01:13 AM Flag
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Can you say more about your SLR experience? I am a little worried that Brustman is only in the office to see patients 2-4 days/month, too. Did you find her accessible? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.23.13, 09:49 PM Flag
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If you're still watching this. She was in the office a lot more when I used her but it was difficult to get an appointment and I always had a very long wait for check ups and sonograms. Well over an hour, some times 2 most visits which became hard as I need to be seen 2-3 times a week towards the end of the pregnancy. But the support staff handled most of the trivial stuff well and on the occasion I really needed her (after a routine sonogram produced something very scary) she called me immediately on Friday night and made room to see me at 9am Monday morning. When I went to give birth, she was great but the SLR postnatal nurses were not great, they couldn't care less. However, the NICU nurses were golden should you likely need them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.24.13, 07:30 PM Flag
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I'm still watching! Thanks so much for responding more fully. That's great news about the nicu nurses--I am deciding between Sinai (or a larger teaching hospital) where I haven't yet found a dr I love and Roosevelt where I really like Brustman and Rodke. May I ask if you also used a doula? The wait time in the office sounds like a drag. I was worried about getting test results back if she is not in the office, but I think she is still in the hospital on those days... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.13, 02:14 AM Flag
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I didn't use a doula. I was very high risk and just wanted a good OB. I don't think you'll have trouble with test results. The support staff always handled that sort of thing well and on the occasion when some of my tests came back irregular it was Dr Brustman who always called to explain and discuss what she thought was the best next step. In general I really liked her and a few of the other OBs at SLR who covered for her from time to time. I just didn't like the hospital operationally. I wish she delivered elsewhere as I'm considering getting pregnant again but I'm not keen on going back to SLR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.13, 03:07 AM Flag
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Thank you, again. I'm really relying on hearing about experiences from patients. I have heard this a lot from people who say they don't want to deliver again at SLR. I just like my doctors so much and don't want to be thrown into one of these big practices at Sinai where you meet 9 doctors and don't know who will be delivering. You're the first person I've heard from who who had a high-risk preg and delivered at SLR, so I'm esp interested in your experience. Did you do all of your testing at SLR, NT test, etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.13, 05:20 PM Flag
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Yes I did everything at SLR and always felt like I was in good hands with everything from sonograms, stress tests, to routine tests. All the pre natal staff were so friendly and you really felt like you could ask them anything. I saw them so much we became very friendly towards the end. I would bring in doughnuts I was there so much. :) But I got very frustrated with how the hospital was run. Hard to schedule appointments, long waits at your appointments, no apparent system in place, I even waited 3 hours in the waiting room when I went in for a scheduled induction. We had 2 days in the NICU and the staff there were so wonderful it made me tearful but when we were moved out of there the post natal staff were rude and impatient. Rolling their eyes when I asked for help, I felt like they just wanted me out of there and I left as quickly as possible. My biggest piece of advice if you choose SLR is to book all your check ups, sonograms etc months in advance when you start so you don’t struggle to schedule the stuff you need. And bring snacks to your appointments. There’s a long wait which may be a big factor if you work as you may find yourself spending way longer than you expect there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.13, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi, I'm trying to decide between Tribeca Pediatrics in Chelsea and Premier Pediatrics. I did a search and have seen some mixed reviews of the former but not much direct feedback re: the Chelsea location. I'm not crunchy, for what it's worth, and Tribeca Peds in Chelsea is closer to me. Any input would be much appreciated, thank you! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 03.22.13, 02:32 AM Flag
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i love premier peds. my kids going for years. all docs very good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 02:43 AM Flag
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I love Tribeca Peds but I AM crunchy. I admit it! I also go to the Tribeca location because even though I live in Chelsea, I can get the express 2,3 from 14th St directly to the Warren St location, but to get to Chelsea I would have to walk or take a cab. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 02:53 AM Flag
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How is TriBeCa peds crunchy when they advocate CIO at 8wks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 02:59 AM Flag
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I go there, and they never advocated any crying. I said I was opposed to CIO and the subject never came up again. I think some of the zeal is urban myth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 03:12 AM Flag
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Same! I asked Dr. Cohen and he said he tells people this if they come in and look exhausted and complain about lack of sleep and ask for help. I went in and explained that we were co-sleeping so I could nurse and go right back to sleep. It wasn't an issue for me so we never discussed it again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 03:15 AM Flag
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They are laissez faire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 03:12 AM Flag
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just because they advocate it does not mean you have to follow them. I told him, no, I wasn't interested in CIO, and I kept babies in bed with me. He said, that is fine, you will not sleep as much yourself and it will be hard to get the kids out of your bed. All true. But the younger is almost 5 now and they go to bed in their own room and only on occasion do they come to our room. And on the crunchy side, he rarely prescribes meds. I only go to the office 1x/yr for each kid because mostly he says to wait for the kid to heal on his/her own--I mean coughs, colds, nothing big. So we do not get too nervous when our kids are sick. Sometimes we call to see if something similar is going around and what the pattern is, and length of illness. But that's about it! I am very happy with mostly non-interventionist strategy to my kids' health. They have never had antibiotics other than topical bacitracin or neosporin for cuts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 03:15 AM Flag
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Don't know about Premier Ped but what I really like about Tribeca is that it has multiple locations and one of them is always open. We live in Brooklyn but have come into the actual Tribeca location on a Sunday before when dc was really sick. It's nice to have that option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.22.13, 03:08 AM Flag
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