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[ - ] Do you have any mom friends that you think are cool? Beyond just the basic mom/wife stuff. Like they do interesting things, have hobbies aside from working out, etc? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:41 PM Flag
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yes . . . one is a painter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:43 PM Flag
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my sister! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:43 PM Flag
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I don't know if I would consider that cool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:37 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:44 PM Flag
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having hobbies. I think hobbies are overrated to a degree. Can't people enjoy spending time with their kids? We do family activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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yes. have a friend who does all sorts of thing: plays music in a band, does artistic stuff when she can, sits on a board, volunteers and a ton of stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:38 PM Flag
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sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:45 PM Flag
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No. Nothing more than housewife stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a modest, elegant swimsuit for me? I usually wear bikinis, but I need something more respectable for pool parties/playdates at dc's friends'houses, etc. I'm thin and flat-chested, boyish figure, I guess. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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so...get a one piece! I can't tell you what will look nice on you, but there are many options out there. I just bought 2 last year and there's some nice stuff out there, which can still be flattering but not provocative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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I'm having a hard time, though! A lot of the ones I've seen are miracle suit-types, for people who are curvier, and they look ridiculous on me. any brands you could recommend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:37 PM Flag
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Lands end [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:47 PM Flag
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land's end has some nice one pieces that don't look frumpy. gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:46 PM Flag
[ - ] How old were you when you met DH? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you go back to work part time even if it meant all the money you made went to child care? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:28 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:21 PM Flag
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depends. do you enjoy it? do you want to keep up on your career so you can later work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:22 PM Flag
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yes to both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:29 PM Flag
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Do it!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:30 PM Flag
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np - I'd do it then. Work is about more than the paycheck if you really like it/want to go back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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+1000. Careers do not have on ramps once you are off the superhighway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:38 PM Flag
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then yes, I would go back to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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depends on how much you like work/hate staying at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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I did that. Within two years got a full-time position I had never dreamed I could get, tripled my income. Best career decision I made so far. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:35 PM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:29 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:29 PM Flag
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1000 times yes, you should. It's good for you, good for your brain, and good for your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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You know, someone is going to start an argument with you about the last part if your statement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:33 PM Flag
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not really, no. that's subjective, and there's no one answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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Hang on, I'm going to go make some popcorn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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lolz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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This will be me. In fact, I'll probably take a loss at first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:43 PM Flag
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nope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Which is better for a three year old, Playmobil 123 or Duplo? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:24 PM Flag
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Legos are supposed to build math skills for young ones. This is especially important for girls that have fewer toys geared towards the "building" of strucutres which promotes addition, subtraction, fractions, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:25 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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Playmobil is more fun--they have so many great sets. My DS loves them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:26 PM Flag
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I read that Playmobil products have BPA. So steer clear! http://www.wptv.com/dpp/money/consumer/playmobil,-leapfrog,-chicco,-spynet-and-other-toys-contain-toxic-chemicals,-according-to-report [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:27 PM Flag
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This is false. Playmobil toys are made of ABS plastic and are BPA, pvc and phthalate free. So there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:38 PM Flag
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Why are you spreading fear to parents? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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Duplo. More basic building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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Some of the newer Duplo sets focus less on building with blocks and more on characters and imagination (see the Circus set). I don't know if this is good or bad, but it's sort of followed along the general trajectory of Lego towards less actual building with blocks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:38 PM Flag
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Duplo is the greatest toy for that age IMO. Playmobil is fun if you stick with simple sets without tiny pieces [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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They're both great and really fun. Does the child like imaginative play more or building? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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OP. She likes more imaginitive play than building, but I'm wondering if we shouldn't encourage building more, especially given the comments on math skills above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:44 PM Flag
[ - ] 23 yo brand new co-worker (here 6 months, first job out of school) just came in here crying because her "expertise isn't respected enough" and her "intelligence is being underutilized" - SMH. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:22 PM Flag
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Everyone gets a ribbon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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there is a least one of these in every office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:24 PM Flag
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this generation is so f-ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:31 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:26 PM Flag
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Everyone is like this. My 50yo bro is not happy making 200k a year and wants more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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no. no. have you spent any time with these kids these days? it's rampant. like everyone is super overwhelmed and can't handle criticism or having to think or do anything for themselves... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:46 PM Flag
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Expertise in what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:32 PM Flag
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bj? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:33 PM Flag
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op: law [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:30 PM Flag
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^she's actually 25, just graduated from law school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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how can she be an expert in law? is she a paralegal or something? she's only 23, can't have graduated LS yet! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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op: she's 25. I was trying to disguise myself in the original post but who cares. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:41 PM Flag
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Maybe she has a friend who is one of those 23 yo McKenzie "consultants." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:38 PM Flag
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Come on, now. I remember people crying at work 20 years ago. This isn't a "this generation" thing. There have always been people who get overwhelmed at work and start crying because they don't understand what's being asked of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:31 PM Flag
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Come on, now. I remember people crying at work 20 years ago. This isn't a "this generation" thing. There have always been people who get overwhelmed at work and start crying because they don't understand what's being asked of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:31 PM Flag
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op: no, she was crying because she feels like she's too smart to be at the bottom of the heap. I've been out of school for 10 years and she's flummoxed as to why I get "all the good projects." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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np: I agree it's not generational. It's a personality thing. Some people are just to good for "menial" stuff. Hopefully, she'll learn some humility and work on her work ethic over the next 10 years or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:34 PM Flag
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Explain more please. What is her pay? What does she do? Does she qualify for higher as of this moment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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op: she's a baby lawyer, I don't know her pay but I get paid well so can't imagine it's terrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:42 PM Flag
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Time to give a kind but firm reality check. Everyone had her qualifications when they stepped inthe door. Now, everyone else has something she does not have: experience. she has two choices. Stay where she is to get some experience, or go to a smaller office where she feels more valued. do her a favor and be candid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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Signed, biglaw partner who has had to have this conversation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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op: I think I gave her great advice, very similar to what you just said. Thanks though, that is good advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:42 PM Flag
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I remember my intern during residency crying abt being asked by the attending to bring scans into the operating room. She said sarcastically :" look at me, Harvard MD at work". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:42 PM Flag
[ - ] For those dc's who take 2 naps, what time do you make sure they are up from their last nap of the day? And when do they go to sleep for the night? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:13 PM Flag
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4:30, back in bed around 7:30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:15 PM Flag
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there is a least one of these in every office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:24 PM Flag
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sorry, wrong thread [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:24 PM Flag
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5:00, back in bed 8:30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
[ - ] So where were dc's in D2 placed with g&t scores in the low or mid-90's? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 08:08 PM Flag
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No where. My son scored a 98 and we didn't get placed in any of our 6 choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:20 PM Flag
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Did you list all options? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:22 PM Flag
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Which schools did you list? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:34 PM Flag
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i'm pretty sure the G&T on Roosevelt Island has seats for those scores. at least it did last year as my friend's dc got in there w a 93 but she opted for gen ed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:26 PM Flag
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111 with a 93, was last choice, did not list Roosevelt isle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:29 PM Flag
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97, got our last choice, ps 124. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Will be applying triplets to kindergartens this coming year and DH and I are feeling extremely apprehensive. Does anybody know of any success stories of twins/triplets getting accepted into the same, good NYC private school for K? Is it possible if we are unconnected, but have three bright DDs and are at a well connected pre-k? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 08:07 PM Flag
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you plan to send all 3 to private. wow $$$$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:02 PM Flag
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Many people in NYC do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:12 PM Flag
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go to public- no problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:02 PM Flag
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i believe if one gets accepted they all do. I know this is the case for g&t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:03 PM Flag
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Not true for private schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:13 PM Flag
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sorry misread the post thought it was for public [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:08 PM Flag
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spence had triplets (last year) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:04 PM Flag
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In which grade?! Why did they leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:13 PM Flag
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they didnt leave. they're still there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:40 PM Flag
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I know two sets of triplets, both groups are together at wonderful schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
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Which schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:16 PM Flag
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there were two sets of twins in the K class at collegiate this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:15 PM Flag
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are you only interested in private? You should definitely have them test for G&T since you get 3 shots at the lottery. One of them could pull in the other two if their scores are all high enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:21 PM Flag
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i definitely know of twins at many good schools. there aren't many triplets out there so no experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:29 PM Flag
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^^^ the best advice i've heard if you REALLY want them at the same school is to focus on schools that would be possibilities for the hardest to place triplet. IOW, it's far likelier to get them all into one school if it's a school that will consider the shyest one or the lowest ERB or whatever, than to think you can get all 3 into the one that the brightest most appealing candidate can get into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone here ever been on a Norweign cruise? Decent? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
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I went on one years ago and it was terrible - much worse than my experiences on Royal Car or Carnival. It was one of their older ships that has since been put out to pasture but I would never travel on that line again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
[ - ] cher on the voice last night - did we talk about it. she was absolutely terrible and looked even worse 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:01 PM Flag
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Whenever I see Cher I remember all those Will & Grace episodes when Jack was obsessed with her and did all those Cher imitations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:07 PM Flag
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She was clearly lip-synching but I thought she looked fine, well, except for the raccoon she had on her head. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:17 PM Flag
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The hair was bad. Almost reminiscent of her Indian chief feather thing she used to wear [ Reply | More
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I thought she was great. Catty catty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Have you bought something off of eBay? did you get a bad item? Please, talk me down. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:57 PM Flag
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many times, and never a bad item. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:58 PM Flag
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Many times - did get one bad item, but it was too good to be true, so I should've known better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
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I buy and sell on ebay all the time. All price ranges. Had maybe 3 bad buys in the last 7 years. Paypal provides a lot of protection for the buyers. Plus you can dispute items if the buyer won't accept a return. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
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Op. this is my first time on eBay, and I'm freaking myself out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:07 PM Flag
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ebay is great. what are you worried about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:11 PM Flag
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That they will send me an old flip phone, instead of the Galaxy that I bought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:13 PM Flag
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check the reviews of the seller, that tells you if s/he is reliable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:16 PM Flag
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I love ebay. Look at the seller's score/reviews . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:14 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:08 PM Flag
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I sell things and buy things on ebay. Look at sellers reviews. Ask questions. I've bought a few cell phones w/out problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:12 PM Flag
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Yes, all the time. Rarely get bad items. Only buy from sellers with good feedback. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:15 PM Flag
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Have never bought clothes. Have bought vintage stamps for my wedding invitation envelopes and all was as promised! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:26 PM Flag
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Thanks, ladies! I'm at ease now. I read the sellers reviews and feel better about my choice. Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Nanny pulled me aside this morning and has told me she is pregnant. Should I keep her on? Also, she is not married (no judgment) so I would feel terrible taking away invome, but worried how this will effect dcs. 39 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:55 PM Flag
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This is not an immediate problem. Let it play out a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:49 PM Flag
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Yes, but I would have to find a replacement asap if anything went wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:57 PM Flag
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Unlikely. Let it play out. How far along is she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:53 PM Flag
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How would you feel if your employer fired you because you told them you're having a baby? She will figure out her own childcare and what she would do. You probably would need to give her some maternity leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:58 PM Flag
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i always wondered how this works. assuming the nanny takes maternity leave, what happens when she comes back to work...does the nanny hire a nanny to watch her own db? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:53 PM Flag
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Some decide to be a SAHM, some put their baby in a childcare, some might have other family members to look after the baby, etc. Childcare outside of Manhattan isn't as expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:55 PM Flag
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Bwhahahahahahaah! Maybe outside of NYC....but not just Manhattan... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:20 PM Flag
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Our nanny's aunt watches her dd. She did not have the baby while working for us, but her dd was 3 months old when she started with us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:04 PM Flag
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Would you want to be fired from your job for being pregnant? Treat others the way you want to be treated and the way you want your daughter to be treated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:01 PM Flag
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THIS. Sorry, OP, but you sound iike a horrible person [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:57 PM Flag
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+2 [ Reply | More
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+3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:00 PM Flag
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this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:12 PM Flag
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this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:38 PM Flag
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this is where the benefit of paying ON THE BOOKS comes in. our nanny was eligible for 6 weeks disability, we paid the balance, she came back to work and put her dc in a city run daycare which she is only eligible for bc she works on the books (needed to show tax returns). i told her she can bring baby (now toddler) whenever she wants, my kids love her kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
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THIS! The right way to handle this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
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Nicely done !! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:22 PM Flag
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This. Perfect way to handle it. And if you are not paying her on the books, then you should pay her maternity leave. Firing her should be illegal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:20 PM Flag
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this always amazes me. you all are, i am sure, the same folks who argue that america has to have materially better maternity leave policies. hypocrites [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:09 PM Flag
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This! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:06 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:19 PM Flag
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You know that there are also people who argue this and are not hypocrites, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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certainly not the OP! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:41 PM Flag
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BTDT, in our case the father was in the picture even though not married. Another relative filled in while nanny took some maternity time. That said, you have to see how it goes. You are not a big instituion with people who can back her up if she has a bad pregnancy or wants lots of time off with out coverage. Even the FMLA has a minimum employer size. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:14 PM Flag
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Yes, you must have 50 employees to have to be obligated to provide FMLA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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I have tried doing the right thing and it was a disaster, even with a well-loved nanny who had been with us with no issues for years. But there are happy stories. It really depends a lot on your nanny having her own reliable childcare and/or you being willing to have her bring db. If the latter, just accept the reality that her infant is going to get a disproportionate share of time and attention -- and if her child were not, I'd question her as a mother anyway. Negotiate a reduced nanny share cost. Think about what happens in her db is sick, if your dc are sick, backup care in all directions, who pays as her dc gets older and joins yours in meals and outings. All this stuff sounds minor, but can easily cause problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:24 PM Flag
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it's pretty illegal to fire your nanny for being pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:20 PM Flag
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As opposed to all the other labor and tax laws that everyone obeys all of the time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:27 PM Flag
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I'm not saying she follows the other laws. How would I know. Just a warning. If nanny knows that she was fired for being pregnant, she could take legal action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:38 PM Flag
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True, but this one feels immoral too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:41 PM Flag
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No it isn't!! Title VII doesn't apply to an employer with one employee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:28 PM Flag
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you can fire employee for not performing their duties and as a household the rules are not the same as for a large corporation with thousands of employees. If she is not able to show up for work, what are you supposed to do? You are not a rich corporation, you need to find someone else to cover and cannot afford to pay twice. Disability benefits also don't last long enough, definitely not the duration of pg and subsequent necessary maternity leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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Why is this even a question ??? and how will "this" effect your "D"cs ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:22 PM Flag
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You must have never been pg if you must as this question. Of course it can, nanny's job can be pretty demanding, especially if she also has a long commute. She may have bad morning sickness, come late for work every day or not be able to come to work, she may not be able to lift the kid if you have a truly little one, who needs to be carried around if she has problems. She may need to go on bedrest earlier. For most physical jobs pregnancy is a risk and often times the woman cannot keep her job. I know for those working in an office, this is hard to understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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NP: You must not be able to read, it is the nanny's unmarried status that the OP is worried about, not her physical abilities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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That's why I only considered nannies beyond reproductive age and with grown up kids and married, I don't need drama. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:29 PM Flag
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I would wait and see how it goes, it may not be a problem, just discuss this with her and how much time she needs and if she knows anyone, who can substitute for her and if she even plans to come back to work. First of all if she is on the first trimester, you never know what happens, I guess, better to discuss this when she gets to a second trimester when you can be more sure things are happening and she is more likely to be ready with her plan. If she is not planning to come back to work, and she is not going to be able to perform her duties, if your care situation is too demanding for her condition, then consider giving her severance and letting her go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:33 PM Flag
[ - ] For the past week, I was suddenly put on a very high dose of a certain medication. I'm reading all these horror stories online about the side effects people experience at lower doses than mine (mood swings, muscle weakness, rapid weight gain, insomnia), but I feel totally fine. Are some people just less affected by medication? I've taken other medication before and barely noticed a thing. I even took Tylenol PM once to knock myself out on a long flight, and I just sat up wide awake the whole time. :) 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:55 PM Flag
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are you the prednisone person who posted the other day? Side effects occur in some people and do not occur in others. Consider yourself lucky and stop stressing over the fact that you are NOT experiencing any! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:21 PM Flag
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ps I make a point to not read through all the side effects when I have to take medication (and stay away from google!), otherwise, I will be too scared to take it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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np: If it's prednisone, the side effects usually come when you are weaned off--mood swings, hunger. My dcs take it for asthma and watch out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:27 PM Flag
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or: I was put on 50mg prednisone and never had any side effects. My dr dropped me to a lower dosage for the weaning period and I never experienced anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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What medication? I think in this example it helps to know, because some meds at larger doses even for people with higher tolerances, are unsafe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:22 PM Flag
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It depends on the person, and also on the length of time you are on the medication. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:23 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks for the responses above. Yes, it's 60 mg of Prednisone. I'm tapering off later this week, so I'll see what happens. So far I feel totally completely 100% fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:25 PM Flag
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^^My doctor actually warned me about the side effects, so I was kind of bracing myself for insomnia and weight gain. So far... nada. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:25 PM Flag
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you'll be fine, don't worry! I assume you are going on a lower dose first? I too was very scared since I had read a lot, but not experienced anything myself as well, and it worked out fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:33 PM Flag
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Prednisone? It affects people differently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Any of you had to rethink baby name once you saw the baby? Worried this may happen-should we have a plan B? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:44 PM Flag
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they all look alike. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:44 PM Flag
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Op: true lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:48 PM Flag
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I did both times. I was sure I wanted 2 names and then when babies were born we decided against them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:48 PM Flag
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Nope. I was 100% sure about the name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:49 PM Flag
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my name was same for boy or girl - done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 07:52 PM Flag
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Nope, but my own mother did with me and I'm so glad she did. My original name doesn't suit me at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:02 PM Flag
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I have never picked a final name until meeting db. They look similar, but if you wait the 48 hours, they do start showing temperamental traits, have different coloring, etc. I could not imagine naming a db before meeting them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:07 PM Flag
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I never understand what someone is looking for in their baby when they say this. Do you have an example of a name that matches a particular personality (meaning a personality that is obvious within first day or two of life). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:03 PM Flag
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OR: I think it is very individual. For example, "Sophia" for me might conjure a dark-haired, calm child as opposed to "Sally" which might reflect lighter coloring and a louder, more demanding personality. My dc's temperaments were fairly consistent from infancy to teens. My most difficult child cried and had a high startle that was obvious in teh hospital. My easiest, slept better than the others, latched more easily, and was easier to comfort in the hospital. We had a group of names we liked for each, and were both easily able to eliminate most after meeting db. For others, I know the child becomes the name. For us, our connotations of the name have to fit our baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:08 PM Flag
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Newborns look like aliens initially. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:08 PM Flag
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I don't think so. I could pick mine out at the nursery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 08:13 PM Flag
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