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[-]If you live in Manhattan and decided to move out with your dd, would you go to beverly hills or South beach? or anywhere else in miami/LA.
15 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]i wouldn't do miami with a child. i lived in south beach and it just seemed perfect for a single person. i also lived in los angeles, and you definitely could feel isolated there if you're not in a real 'hood' like santa monica, where alot of the families know each other. good restaurants, etc. i wouldn't do beverly hills, it's just too, um, weird.
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i would do CA before Florida - San Diego area, Orange County or beach towns near LA (Mnahattan Beach, Santa Monica, etc) before I would do Beverly Hills though.
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[-]Travel with illegal nanny? Our nanny has traveled by plane in the US with ID last year but now is afraid to travel domestically for fear that immigration is at the airport. Does anyone has any feedback on how risky this is? She wants to visit her brother in Florida.
2 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Without the proper documentation, she can be deported. It's risky--especially in this day and age.
[ Reply | Options ]If you're looking for a nanny to travel with your family, check out www.nannytraveler.com.
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[-]last month i had my hair straightened, and he gave me the shampoo/conditioner. hate to spend so much money on refills. know any non sodium shampoos?
12 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]I get my hair straightened and just buy "good" shampoos at the salons. have been doing it for years and it always looks shiny. also use burt's bees and other natural products. right now using Nigelle that I bought after the process this time.
[ Reply | Options ]What type of straightening do you do? What is your morning hair styling routine like?
[ Reply | Options ]not sure what brand. it's a new one this time but still "japanese." wash and blow dry with a brush. very easy.
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$300 to $400 depending on level of person and prices going up now. I get it done about every 10 months on average since 2002 or 2003.
[ Reply | Options ]which shampoo do you use? Are there any drug store brands that won't deactivate the treatment?
[ Reply | Options ]I really don't want to give you bad advice; it's a huge investment so it's not worth risking it imo. I have used most brands from whole foods, some drug store brands (but they are supposed to be bad because of the ph levels I think) and salon brands like Graham Webb (I think), Nigelle, and Crede. I also use L'occitane Angelica.
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You should try Xac Anthony Salon in Chelsea!! They carry a product line called Unite with sulfate and sodium free products, plus they have Amazing Cuts and colorists and they are very friendly and affordable! I go and I've sent my friends and they ALL love it and are very happy!!! www.xacanthony.com
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[-]want to go to florida w/dh & 2 ds - 4 & 2. We don't want to really do the whole Disney thing but could do sea world, etc. Where can we stay that is near a beach & has a pool but isn't extremely expensive. We would consider Tampa but I don't know what the beaches are like there - tia.
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[-]So I have been trying to conceive and it's not working. Now I want to try IVF. I will be calling my Dr. tomorrow to discuss this. Once he agrees, when does this start? Does he have a way to calculate when I will be ovulating, can they only do this when I ovulate? I have no knowledge on this subjest what so ever. Would appreciate feedback.
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[-]Need responses please! I am in a panic. I am trying to conceive. I always get my period every 24 days. In Apri, I got back to back periods. Started one and as soon as that ended #2 started. I was bleeding amd then it turned brown at the end. Lasted 23 days in total. Last mth I was 5 days late. Got my period at 29 days. This mth I was early and got my period tonight at 18 days later. I did go to my doctor in June and he took some blood tests that came back normal. What is goign on?
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reproductive endocrinologist. fertility specialist. how long have you been ttc? your periods sound very erratic - like your homones are really swinging and possibly getting close to menopause. your ob/gyn or an RE can help you figure that out. 43 is getting closer to the point where you might not be able to concieve w/o help. imo.
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I bought an ovulation kit and inserted the test stick the wrong way and broke the reader. I now have to start testing again after my period ends.
[ Reply | Options ]I just saw your age above. If you are 43 and really ttc and have not done so, you need to go see a gyn or an RE for some real answers. What blood tests did your doctor run in June? Have your ever been pregnant?
[ Reply | Options ]I have 1 child. Sorry, but what is ttc and RE. I had a pap smear, hormone testing. thyroid testing and some others, don't remember the rest.
[ Reply | Options ]ttc = trying to conceive. If you didn't already do it, tell your gyn you need to do fertility testing - day 3 fsh, lh, e2 on day 3 of your next cycle. if you get your period soon, that will be pretty soon. it is just blood work. will give you some insight into the hormone levels. however, if everything was normal in june, did your doc just tell you to keep trying to get pregnant on your own?
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By the way, my insurance is Cigna, if you can reccommend anyone in Queens or Nassau.
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I can't tell if this post is for real or not. You are in a panic because your period has been erratic for at least the past 5 months. You decided one month ago to try to get pregnant. Wouldn't you have thought that erratic periods could hinder that effort? Wouldn't you have gone back to that doctor you saw in June to repeat some blood work or something when things didn't get normal with your period? Something seems off here. Also - a 24 day cycle is really short and could hinder your attempts to get pregnant.
[ Reply | Options ]Since June my periods were fine. So I was 5 days late. Why would I get crazy over that. Now I got my period early I am getting concerned. I will be calling my OB/GYN Monday. I have always gotten my period every 24 days. With my only child I got pregnant on the only time we tried, and we really weren't trying. It was the 1st time my husband did not use a condom.
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listen carefully, an OBGYN cannot help a woman of your age get pregnant, you are wasting your time, you need to see a reproductive endocrinologist. you have a year or less left before your eggs are no longer viable if they still are even now. this is a fact that applies to most women, not all but to the average woman. When you call Mon ask them to refer you to an "RE"
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24 day cycle isn't short if she ovulates early; mine is like that and I've had no problems getting pregnant
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Read this book: "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Wexler. It will demystify all of these terms for you and make you realize why no one can know what's going on with your cycle except an RE.
[ Reply | Options ]But not for a woman who is 43!!!!!! We are trying to help her. Her chances of conceiving naturally, or with IVF for that matter, are not in her favor, OP, PLEASE listen, I have been a counselor for IVF support groups and so many people are heartbroken with secondary infertility...take advantage of at least a workup with an RE and go from there. If say, bloodwork already shows that your FSH is high, immediate IVF would be the treatment. THis is highly likely at 43. Even if your FSH is not high, your eggs are old and the chance of mc very high, I sincerely think you need a doc to weigh in before you try for 6 months "charting"...in this window FSH can skyrocket. I am sorry to be the one to say it, but anyone with infertility due to adva...
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[-]Need a recommendation for a jogging stroller please, to be used primarily for running. Bob revolution or bob ironman or other? thanks
5 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]checkout the mountain buggy stroller at www.thedapperbaby.com
[ Reply | Options ]I have the Bob Revolution. It's really smooth and it rolls over the "terrain" in Central Park. I don't run, DH does. Unfortunately, my DD didn't like going running in it so he never uns with DD. But we use it on weekends sometimes -- it's a pain in stores or for public transportation but good for walking, very smooth.
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[-]I need advice for a new stroller... Want one where DD won't feel (and be startled by) every teeny little bump. But I also take a lot of taxis, so it's got to fold up quick and fit in a trunk... Any suggestions? I currently have a car seat with a mclaren base which works great, but is too bumpy and won't steer well with one hand...
2 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Check out the fastfold at www.thedapperbaby.com
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[-]I have been looking for a Thanksgving dress for my 3 year old daughter Max and have been unsuccessful as I have not been able to find something quality and elegant with a Thanksgiving flair. Max and I were in the park when along came a young girl who presented me with her smock dress line called La Petite Sophie, these dresses are amazing! I found the perfect dress for my daughter at an excellent price,of which she can definately wear for at least a year She is currently selling from home as her website is under construction, but you can still contact her at www.LaPetiteSophie.com if you are interested, I just wanted to share this amazing find for those frustrated mothers that can't find quality dresses at a great price.
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[-]I recently applied for a First Mortgage and locked in at a rate of 6.375% and had also purchased a point for this rate. My brother who lives in Florida said I was insane and that I can actually negotiate a rate of my choice due to today's market and said that he re-financed his home in Florida at a rate of 4.75% FIXED. I find this hard to believe and can I actually negotiate a fixed rate here in NY if I wanted to?
5 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Rates do vary somewhat by region (and credit score), but surely you shopped around before you locked in and chose the broker offering the lowest rate.
[ Reply | Options ]4.75% fixed 30 year first-home mortgage, with no points? doubt it, even in florida. the rates are high because there is no credit flow between banks. no flow between banks means no lending to consumers. you cannot negotiate a lower fixed rate. you get what you get in this market.
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[-]New step-mom here, my husband's children are 5 (girl) and 4 (boy). Would love any advice on being a good step-mom, managing the relationship with the real mom and anything else you can think of! I don't have any children of my own, yet. TIA.
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[-]My husband and I are 43 years old. We have a 7 1/2 year old son. We would like another child. A few things are stopping us. When our child is 8 - 10 years old, we will be 51 - 53 years old. What parent is going to want to hang out with us old folks at a play date. Then our child is graduating from College, we will be 63. We will be more like grandparents than parents. Does anyone have friends in their mid 40's having kids? OPINIONS?????? FEEDBACK???
15 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Me, had db#2 at 43. I am much older than many moms, but there are plenty in their mid to late '30s with db #1. But, think about it -- with dc #2 you really don't care as much about hanging out with moms at playdates anyway. And, I look younger, and no one ever asks my age. Usually, having a young kid actually keeps you young. Look at Sarah Palin, she had a db at 44 who will be the same age as her grandkid and I don't think she feels like a granny mom although she really will be one!
[ Reply | Options ]What about on a financial level. We have alot a debt. And do not know how we will be able to pay for daycare. It will be very tight. We are trying to save for a Bar-mitzvah. We rent, do not own. Not enough for a down payment. If we have child #2 buying anything is highly unlikely. Too many cons on having #2.
[ Reply | Options ]Well, that's a different calculation. I was going to say it's easier because often when you are older your salaries are higher and you can afford more help. I think your decision needs to be based more upon your own finances rather than your age. But there are many families in your financial position that can afford #2 but definitely means sacrifices. Although saving for a Bar mitzvah, IMO, isn't worth it. I've attended 3 recent Bar/Bat Mitzvah's which were very low key and wonderful. They don't have to cost the same as a wedding.
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I'm 48 and have 3 dcs...a 15 yo and 3 yo twins. I'd be lying if I said we didn't go through the exact age calculations you are doing, but we are so happy with our family and are thrilled we have our twins. They started nursery school this year and there is a wide range of parents in terms of age...some much younger, and, believe it or not, some older than us! If you really want another child, please go for it.
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Richer with Obama. As of Friday, a $10,000 investment in the S&P stock market index would have grown to $11,733 if invested under Republican presidents only, although that would be $51,211 if we exclude Herbert Hoover’s presidency during the Great Depression. Invested under Democratic presidents only, $10,000 would have grown to $300,671 at a compound rate of 8.9 percent over nearly 40 years. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/14/opinion/20081014_OPCHART.html
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[-]since this economy did you change yr mind on how many kids you want?
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