• Filter the conversation
[ - ] Can you please suggest some books for my 6 year old to practice reading? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
»
Frog and Toad [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
[ - ] What does your nanny usually cook for your dc ? Or do you leave everything cooked and ready ? TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:19 PM Flag
»
My son loves rice and beans that she makes. I make sure he has a salad or other veggies. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
»
Nanny here. This is something that varies a lot by job. Some employers have the nanny do the cooking, some do it all themself, and everything in between. There's no "right" or even "typical" way for this exactly. Ultimately, the best way to handle this is to decide if you want the nanny to cook, set clear guidelines for what you expect in the contract, and make it clear from the get go. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
»
This. You can't just assume that the nanny will cook healthy meals. If you expect this, you need to make that clear up front. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
»
Thanks. What kind of things do you cook for the kids ? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
»
Nanny cooks. Varies by day..rice, beans, roast chicken, pasta and meat sauce, vegetables... [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
»
Does she cook for all the family or just the kids ? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:27 PM Flag
»
Nanny cooks. This was a requirement for the job. Lots of veggies and protein. I usually buy the groceries and tell her what is available and she figures out what dish to cook. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Livid. Gave a client advance notice that I would be out of the office and unavailable during a specific time frame, and told him who to contact in my absence. I put a calendar entry/meeting maker on his calendar denoting this, set my out-of-office auto-response as well, and reminded him several times. Briefed my team (in person and in writing) on detailed coverage background and instructions. What did client do? He sent me a bunch of time-sensitive requests and did not copy anyone. My team also never followed up with client, knowing very well that he was sending certain deliverables on certain days (I told them to follow up if they did not receive X or Y). 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
»
Can I just quit now? It's not worth it to try to use any vacation days when I come back to a huge mess. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
»
ok your client is a penis head...next. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
»
So passive aggressive on his part. What a jerk. I hope you threw it all back at him. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:19 PM Flag
»
No, I am trying to maintain grace. I could cry, though. This isn't atypical of his behavior. I am also a little annoyed at some people on my team for not having followed up with him as they did not hear from him (and I told them that if he did not respond or provide X by a certain date, to please follow up - they do know him). [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:21 PM Flag
»
When my clients behave badly, I let them know. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
»
I did let him know but tried not to seem aggravated about it. I told him how we were very sensitive to the deadlines and I had told him who to contact. But we look stupid because my team did not follow through when they did not hear from him. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
»
OP again, did not "throw it all back at him" but did tell him. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
»
Tell the client you are unable to work with them anymore. End of story. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
»
I wish! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
»
Nobody died or anything and it's not the end of the world, but I'm just really frustrated! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
»
Put a rule in your outlook to forward emails from the client to your team. Set up a distribution list for emails from this client that includes multiple recipients. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Wow... Friend is pregnant with her 5th and her oldest isn't even 6 years old yet! All singletons. How.in.the.world...? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
»
awesome! I love big families. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
»
I do to. Though when your family lives close by to help. I don't know how people have all these kids when their family lives so far away. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
Eh. I have 4 and don't live near family. It works out well enough for us. I think it just depends on the family [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
»
Maybe you shouldn't have more kids than you can raise. Why would you expect family to pitch in raising your family? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
»
Oh please, it's also really nice for the kids to be near family. Now of days, most kids hardly know their cousins and see their grandparents once a year. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
»
I have a good friend like that too. Blows my mind, but she seems very happy. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:13 PM Flag
»
I have four. Youngest is 3 mo. Oldest is 4.2. My first reaction to your post was amazement. Then I realized that could be me in a couple years. Haha. Too tired to think about that right now. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
»
Why did you have them so close together? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
»
My coworker has 6 kids...she is not even 39... very happy. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
»
mormon? Catholic? Orthodox? Latino? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
»
I love big families and am from one but that's amazing. My neighbor has 3 under 4 which I can't even imagine. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
»
Irish catholic? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
»
Too fun. I'm the eldest of 5, and I was 6.5 when my youngest brother was born. The teenage years are going to be hairy, but it's wonderful afterwards. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
»
My aunt had 4 singletons in 4 years and had next to no help (her mother lived nearby, but was very ill and died when the youngest was 6 months old). Every one of them says it was chaos in their house for years. They each have 2 DCs - none would have more than that. They all agree that it was among the stupider things their parents did - spreading them out more would have been better for everyone, particularly my aunt, who was physically drained by four pregnancies in four years. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
»
that is insane! I mean in a good way, but I can't even imagine!! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] The majority of the NEST K registrants this AM were Asian, Russian or Indian. Did they all buy the test from the same 'tutor'? 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
»
what? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:01 PM Flag
»
OP: It just seemed strange that SO many of the families registering were Chinese, Russian or Indian. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
Maybe that's only what you noticed. Two or three families from each culture. Isn't it a lottery anyway? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
»
Exactly. People notice when there is one Asian person in a group of 10, never mind two or three. 1/10 is less than the Asian representation in the overall population and certainly less than in Manhattan. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
»
why is it strange? these cultures are known for their bright kids...if this a problem for u? "them darn immigrants stealing american jobs" type of thing? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
»
OP: No I just thought it was crazy that there were rows and rows of Mandarin speaking parents in the auditorium and a whole lot of Russians. I would have thought there would be more of every group. I just have heard that there are G&T cram schools/tutors in Queens and Chinatown where they've gotten hold of the test and have very high success rates....I have no idea if there's any truth to that though since the moms who mentioned it just "heard it somewhere" - no reliable sources. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
»
ok...i take back my snarky comment :) [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
»
Asians have a strong reputation for making education the most important thing in their lives, we all know this. Doubt they needed the actual test to do well. They probably prepped the same way we all did. Not sure about the Russians. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
»
Russians definately bought cheat sheets....however, since most of the kids are actually russian jews not russian they kids will be bright enough to keep up with the exalted carriculum of nest [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
OP: wow, so do you know this for a fact (about the cheat sheets)? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:29 PM Flag
»
This is the most short sighted stereotypical BS I have heard in a long time on UB. And that means something. You are off your rocker, lady. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
Please. You just want to believe that the only reason the Asian and Russian kids got in is bc of some secret cram school where they have better materials than Bright kids etc. I guess that explains schools like Stuy too [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
»
Same tutor as all the white people did. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
OP: Maybe I'm just not in the know but we just used Bright Kids. Is there really some Russian lady in Queens selling the test or is that urban legend? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
»
Where did you hear that? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:05 PM Flag
»
In my opinion all the 99 with "perfect composite scores" must have been prepped big time! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
»
not true my son got 99 and we went over sample test twice. that was it. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:10 PM Flag
»
Same with my kids but I don't mention it b/c no one believes you. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
what do you think? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
»
Really? He did not miss any questions almost without prep? That is excellent! Congratulations. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
»
what would be the point..you pass the test and get in..then u have to keep up..dont you? if a child passed the test via cheatsheet, they will certainly not be able to keep up with the kids who passed by simple prep or study [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
»
you totally wasted your money, lady [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
»
"Just" used Bright Kids... I'm happy for you that your Dc did well but plenty of people consider that heavy prepping [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
»
+10000 [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
»
the "just" was to indicate an above-board reputable company as opposed to some shady "tutor" selling the actual test. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
»
please, not the Bright Kids spammer again [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:24 PM Flag
»
and? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
»
Your jealousy is showing, Asians and Indians are some of the smartest and most hard working people in the world. Im not familiar with Russian work habits so can't comment. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:12 PM Flag
»
+1 [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
»
OP: Not jealous at all. My kid was registering as well and we hail from another minority known for hard work as well as academic and financial success. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
»
Where did you buy your test? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
»
forget her Jake, it's Chinatown [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
Bright Kids! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
Why did you say they bought their test? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:32 PM Flag
»
Because she is really from a minority famous for their stupidity and sloth. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
I knew I shouldn't have bought the test from Leroy the crack dealer. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
»
Not all the questions were on the study materials. I definitely believe preparing gave us an advantage over other test takers. I am happy that it worked out for us. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
»
And the majority of TT private school registrants are white kids. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
»
They can test with their own language like mandarine or russian. They devote more to their kids education. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
They can test with their own language like mandarine or russian. They devote more to their kids education. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
They can get the test their own language. Look at the gt handbook. Also I am one of the asian mom and live queens but never did any test prep or tutoring. Nothing! My boy got 99%. I just go to library a lot to read him [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
»
Good for you. Seriously. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] My DC got 99 on g &t with very little prep, but he is not reading bc I never thought him. I read many post from parents of gifted children who are advanced readers. did they learn themselves or did you teach them? What books are good to start with? Did you use leap frog?thank you! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
wow, this just proves that the apple does fall far from the tree [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
»
lol! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:08 PM Flag
»
this is good question. MY DD got 99 all across on G&T and does not know how to read. She can just sound things out and know a few sight words that I taught her own my own. I also read to her everyday [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:16 PM Flag
»
What a pathetic reply! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
»
Sorry, the pathetic reply was ment to be for the first "contributor" [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
just skip it - he'll pick it up in school no problem. Read to him, have fun - that's all. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:08 PM Flag
»
ITA. you don't need leap frog [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:18 PM Flag
»
The K teacher in one of G&T programs told me she prefer if kids don't read prior starting, bc they often pick up wrong habits that is hard to get rid off [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
»
Mine started reading from Bob book series which is very small stories with lots of rhymes. You can start reading with him, it worked great for us. GL [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
Thanks! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
Thanks! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
Mine started at NEST in September without reading. Finishing now K at level M. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
Just keep reading to him. He'll pick it up in K very quickly. Don't stress. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
I started reading to my child at a few months of age. It's a natural progression for them to start reading on their own [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about Success Academy Harlem 4? Same as UWSA but 20 blocks north? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
»
why do you people fall for this... [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
»
? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
»
Np - it is so hard to ask questions without thoughtless comments like yours. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
»
I'm sorry, but any school that has to call itself "Success Academy" is protesting way too much! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
»
So move on [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
»
Yes, the schools are all the same. I think the ones in Harlem have older grades because they've been around longer. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] What was your most expensive piece of furniture and how much was it? What was your biggest bargain furniture and how much was it? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
»
Most expensive: 4500 built in bookshelves. Least expensive: dining room chairs. Free. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:53 PM Flag
»
How did you get free dining chairs? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
»
Most $$$ was our bed frame $5k, least expensive was our mattress ( free) [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Is ther a WOHMs board somewhere? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
»
most parents on babycentral.com have jobs, but ppl here feel like they are of somewhat lower class than what urban baby crown is ised to talking with [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
»
LOL [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
»
Are you looking for a finance/biglaw WOHMs board or anyone who has to use childcare bc they work? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:13 PM Flag
»
Commiserating with other moms who work. Too much SAHM stuff here. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Wohms, when do you find time to exercise? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
»
At night, when the kids are asleep. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:38 PM Flag
»
What do you do? A class? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
»
I run. I come home, change out of my work clothes into my running clothes, do the dinner / bath / book routine with the kids, and then I'm out the door as soon as they are asleep. Not every night, but at least twice during the work week. During the weekends I try to go early in the am before the rest of the family is really up and about. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:41 PM Flag
»
np: I want to be you. I try to be you. I change into my workout clothes, either at work, or as soon as I get home,start making dinner, tasting dinner, have a glass of wine, and then don't feel like working out. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
»
LOL! Happens to me too. The glass of wine is the run killer. And I try not to eat anything other than a small snack until after I'm done. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
»
Me too! The problem is that as soon/as long as I have the workout clothes on, I feel accomplished, like I actually did something! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
»
at night for me too. i do workout DVDs in my living room. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
»
in the am in front of tv [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
»
5:45 or 6:00 a.m....30 minute run. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
»
mornings when husbadn does drop off [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
»
Evenings and weekends. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
»
Before kids get up. I wake at 4:30 to exercise 5:30-6:30. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
»
What do ou do from 430 to 530? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
»
Tutor children in the ghetto. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
»
np: lol.....made my day :-) [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:52 PM Flag
»
I walk to work and run home. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
»
You guys are so lucky. Single mom. No one to watch kids while I run for 30 minutes. Ah how I wish I had another parent for all the quick little things I'd love to go do. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
»
Sorry to hear that. If you work, is there any way to fit in a run or workout during day or on way home from work? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:19 PM Flag
»
do a workout DVD at home. DH travels all the time, so I'm in the same boat. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:34 PM Flag
»
I don't really, but here's how I try to fit in some things: I walk to work as often as possible (walk home when I can, but less often), take steps instead of elevator / escalator whenever I can, do planks in my office after pumping (2x / day) since the door is shut already, and make an effort to do wall sits or something like that when reading documents. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
There was a NYTimes post about an intense 7-minute (I think) workout. Can't find it now, but it was appealing... [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
I don't unless you count having to run to the bathroom [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
»
40 min during lunch [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the difference between flywheel, soul cycle and spinning? New to all this! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
»
cost. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
»
Please elaborate, tell me more about costs and differences [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
»
None just different brands. At any, you have to find the instructor(s) you like. Big differences between individual teachers. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:51 PM Flag
»
both flywheel and soulcycle are spinning. Spinning in just indoor stationary bike riding. My experience was that FlyWheel was more "technical" and less about great music. The bike has read outs that tell you torque you have and resistance. A leader board flashes your score/speed at certain points during the class. FlyWheel also offers a variation on the standard bar class. SoulCycle is less about the technicals of spinning and more about good music, finding the beat and doing choreography. Tap backs, push ups, crunches. You do WAY more of these in soulcycle than you do at flywheel. Flywheel also gives me a more girly cult feel - the halls will be PACKED with tons of ladies in their lulu's, nikes and soul gear all chatting about what happened in the hamptons in their share house last weekend. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:33 PM Flag
[ - ] If my last period started on 5/28 is it too early take a pg test? I feel a little weird and boobs are sore. I do NOT want to be pregnant and if I am it would be the result of BC failure. Ugh. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
»
maybe your bc is affecting your cycle ,. have a test asasp, unless u plan to terminate u dont want to be taking bs in case ur pregnant [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:44 PM Flag
»
not on bc, using barrier methods. i would actually probably terminate. My kids are older and I'm done with that phase of my life. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
»
ah...maybe early menapause or perimenapause? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
»
Nope I'm only 38 and have very regular cycles....I know this feeling, I've had two children. shit. I hope I'm just paranoid. It's too early to test. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
It's possible to get a positive result now, but not as likely. So while a positive would settle things, a negative wouldn't tell you anything for sure. Test if you'd like, but if it's negative, you'll need to test again. Why do you think you're pregnant? Just the weird feeling? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
because my boobs are sore, i've been a little crampy and kind of bitchy and it's not the right time of the month for any of that. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Manicure moms...I am hoping that someone can recommend a pretty nail polish color for the summer. I do my own manicures and I'm looking for a nice neutral shade. Thank you. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:29 PM Flag
»
pink [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:24 PM Flag
»
Chanel pale pinks [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
»
thank you [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
»
Esse Ballet Slipper [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:56 PM Flag
»
thanks [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:00 PM Flag
»
Sheer bliss [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:30 PM Flag
»
I like Revlon Sheer Translucence (or something like that) [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:00 PM Flag
»
I love the brand Butter. I prefer light grey, light blue and purples. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
»
Essie Limo Scene [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
»
If you want something a bit less pink, butter London yummy mummy. It is a slightly shimmery nude, I do my own nails with this and it is so easy and looks much more professional then when I do a pale pink [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
»
OP here...thank you very much everybody. I really appreciate your suggestions and I will check them out. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone read Ladies Home Journal or Better Homes and Gardens magazine? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
»
My mother. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:21 PM Flag
»
I guess I'm getting old, but I read Redbook recently while waiting in the doctor's office, and every single article appealed to me. I'd never buy it, but it was good! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:30 PM Flag
»
bh&g...not really read..just look at pictures mostly [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:25 PM Flag
»
I do, why? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
»
My MOM! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Blue Man Group for 12 yo b-day party. 4 girls. Can I bring them and pick them up or do I have to go with them? I would be happy to go but dd thinks that would be "babying". Thoughts? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:27 PM Flag
»
get another ticket and sit far away. but still be there in case of whatever [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
»
ita [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:31 PM Flag
»
Of course she does! I would say go with them but that's me. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
»
I think you are fine to wait at a near by coffee shop, she can text you if she needs you. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
»
if they are well behaved you can leave them - if they are going to talk and giggle and text while sitting near me - I'm going to ask the house manager to ask them to leave. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:56 PM Flag
»
grouch [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
»
grouch [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
»
i would not say so...them tickets are expensive. i would not want my experience ruined by having your little princess w/her entourage making a bunch of noise next to me. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
thanks. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:08 PM Flag
»
I doubt they are allowed in without one guardian. Most places the minimum age w/o guardian is 12... are any of the girls 11? Also, are all their parents fine with this? I'm not so sure I would be... [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
I let my 11 year old and friend go to movies together. I know they will both behave. I would want them kicked out if they didn't. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
»
I think I would be okay with the movies. The Blue Man Group is a larger venue and I'd be a bit more wary. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:21 PM Flag
»
I might let them sit alone, but I would go. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
»
I think at this age you should go. My 13 yo dd is very trustworthy, but even so I'm not sure I'd allow her and her friends to do this totally unsupervised. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
»
seriously? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
Yes. Seriously I would not be sure about a group of four 12-13 yos out for this event by themself. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:20 PM Flag
»
And I'm not saying I for sure would not allow it. But I'd be on the fence. At this age, the movies and such don't worry me. But something like Blue Man Group would depend a bit on the friends and the details. I'm not sure I wouldn't let her go. But I'm not sure that I would. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:22 PM Flag
»
Don't leave them alone...you can sit elsewhere but be there [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Considering moving back to the city, with a first grader in tow. Will look to live within the zone for the top public elementaries (PS290/PS9/PS234). Any thoughts on whether she will get a spot at the zoned elementary or are they at capacity? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:20 PM Flag
»
290 isn't great, really really crowded, no gym. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
»
Crowded, no question. But considered one of the best in the city. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:17 PM Flag
»
Avenues’ tuition for the 2013-2014 school year is consistent with tuition charged by other independent “all-through” schools in New York City. For the 2013-2014 school year, Avenues’ tuition will be $41,650. Tuition includes the full cost of books and materials. Mandatory fees are $2,100 and cover lunch, snacks, athletic uniforms and annual investments in educational technology. Total Tuition: $43,750. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:30 PM Flag
»
hahahahahahaha. really? desperate much? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:13 PM Flag
»
i've never heard of this being a problem after K. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
»
You seem to be going 100% by test scores. Note that PS 9 is a fantastic school, but its test scores include G&T classes they have there (being phased out). Don't know about the other two schools. There are many other schools that are just as good that may have slightly lower test scores, if only because they do not have G&T classes averaged in. That said, last I heard PS 9 is not overcrowded. If you live in zone they have not had trouble getting all zoned kids in the school. However, they will most likely not have room for non-zoned kids. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:38 PM Flag
»
PS9 is a fantastic school, even without the G&T. The G&T teachers are still there, now teaching gen ed. No overcrowding issues--shouldn't be a problem getting in. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
»
I would move back to Brooklyn, not Manhattan. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
what about ps 6? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:31 PM Flag
[ - ] what is a wasp? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:19 PM Flag
»
White Anglo-Saxon Protestant,literally, but it generally means old money, not white people in Appalachia who fit the definition [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:15 PM Flag
»
is having money key to being a wasp? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
»
NP Certainly not. It's a state of mind. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:24 PM Flag
»
having or your family having had. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:17 PM Flag
»
A lot of people who could be considered "WASPs" come from families that USED to have a lot of money, but current generations don't. Not that they are poor by any means, but not crazy rich by any means. This would be my family. Family here since the 1700s, and LOTS of money up until my grandmother's generation. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
»
no [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:56 PM Flag
»
and here is your true definition of a wasp...very appropriately names...wasp= useless bee-like insect that does not have a decency to drop dead aftet a sting, unlike a very useful bee who dies after having stung...how unfair. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:17 PM Flag
»
but protestant limited to episcopalian or presbyterian. southern baptists aren't wasps! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:29 PM Flag
»
congregationalists or christian scientists also OK. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
»
what about Methodists? Or Lutheran? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
»
possibly, just no evangelicals or born agains. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
»
what about Catholics? I know technically not Protestant, but I know some waspy Catholics! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
»
by definition no. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:44 PM Flag
»
I know some African American ones. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:44 PM Flag
»
would't they be BASPS then? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
»
THIS [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
»
no, BAASPS [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:10 PM Flag
»
How can they be anglo saxon? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:35 PM Flag
»
NO, Catholics are absolutely NOT WASP [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
»
but they could be WASC? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:01 PM Flag
»
that's waht we call lace curtain Irish [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:15 PM Flag
»
what is lace curtain irish? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
what is lace curtain irish? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
what is lace curtain irish? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:28 PM Flag
»
Poseurs. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
As opposed to "shanty Irish" [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
Uh, no. That would be WASC. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:26 PM Flag
»
unitarian for the hippie aunt [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
»
White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. Generally it refers most specifically to old money families in northeast US. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know how to send a reminder using Evite? Can't figure it out and half my ds's class has not responded for Friday's party! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
 ]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:18 PM Flag
»
Just go in an choose 'send message' and use the option to send only to non-responders. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
»
maybe they dont want to come? not being mean just saying....how old are the kids you asked to respond? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:31 PM Flag
»
i'm find if they don't want to come! 1st grade but can't their parents just press "no" to rsvp? i'm making cupcakes and buying goodie bags and want to have enough. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
»
u cannot expect 1st graders to answer via email and ur invite may have spammed out of the parent's emails or u got the wrong em address or they did not check...why didnt you paper invite? give envelopes to teacher with instructions to insert in each kid's take home folder? [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
»
not very school will do that. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
»
why in the world not?! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
»
because they aren't your social secretaries. school mailboxes and folders are for school-related and approved material. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
»
i am glad our school does not feel like this... :) [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
»
i'm assuming its private. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:11 PM Flag
»
every party ds has been invited to this year has been through evite. teachers ask not to give out invites at school. and, i not expecting 1st graders to answer but their parents! [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
»
ok so maybe spammed out? dont know what to tell you...whatever it is good luck with the situation [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
»
you may be better off sending your own follow-up email than through evite. sometimes evites go to spam folders. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 04:53 PM Flag
»
good idea - thanks [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
»
Evite usually automatically sends reminders a few days before. [ Reply | More
]
General Topics 06.19.13, 05:10 PM Flag
Refresh » New Post »
Select Category
close [X]

close [X]

Select a Category (only 1)

category
Stages
Regions