General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by viet_mom
You guys are nuts. (And my name is not Sue.)

Have both parents interacted with the school since finding out? If not, the one who hasn't can be bad cop and go absolutely apeshit on the director, with lots of exclamations about the center trying to murder the child, and asking why they think the parents shouldn't being going to the police with a complaint (for attempted murder) and to the licensing board.

Yes, the criminal claim is probably bullshit, but they don't know that, and it probably shouldn't be (they were warned; they ignored the warning). The licensing threat is an even better one. (Note, this is not advisable for you to do as an attorney, but as a non-attorney, why the fuck not?)

These people didn't care whether they killed this kid. Fuck them.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by baltassoc
Have both parents interacted with the school since finding out? If not, the one who hasn't can be bad cop and go absolutely apeshit on the director, with lots of exclamations about the center trying to murder the child, and asking why they think the parents shouldn't being going to the police with a complaint (for attempted murder) and to the licensing board.

Yes, the criminal claim is probably bullshit, but they don't know that, and it probably shouldn't be (they were warned; they ignored the warning). The licensing threat is an even better one. (Note, this is not advisable for you to do as an attorney, but as a non-attorney, why the fuck not?)

These people didn't care whether they killed this kid. Fuck them.

I believe she is a single parent. Perhaps grandparents can intervene.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
Thanks, RP, and noted.

You should actually register for it, and hope someone buys it instead of the umpteenth blue or pink outfit in 0-3 mos/baby blanket/stuffed animal.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by dtb
My kids have been in 4 different schools (3 preschools and an ongoing school) and at every single one, no nuts are allowed AT ALL. I was led to believe this is standard everywhere. What liars!

I don't get how a kid that can't be near anyone who recently ate a nut product can possibly live outside a bubble. How do they walk through a mall? - hold any job?

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
You should actually register for it, and hope someone buys it instead of the umpteenth blue or pink outfit in 0-3 mos/baby blanket/stuffed animal.

We actually took all of the clothes off of our registry, as we have already been inundated with clothes. I will see of the establishment where we are registered carries it.

ETA: Done. Thanks for the tip!

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by baltassoc
Have both parents interacted with the school since finding out? If not, the one who hasn't can be bad cop and go absolutely apeshit on the director, with lots of exclamations about the center trying to murder the child, and asking why they think the parents shouldn't being going to the police with a complaint (for attempted murder) and to the licensing board.

Yes, the criminal claim is probably bullshit, but they don't know that, and it probably shouldn't be (they were warned; they ignored the warning). The licensing threat is an even better one. (Note, this is not advisable for you to do as an attorney, but as a non-attorney, why the fuck not?)

These people didn't care whether they killed this kid. Fuck them.

it must be perfect to be so fucking perfect.

[robustpuppy]

Formula companies are like crack dealers. (I can't be the first to make that observation.) Today's special gift arrived just in time to allow me to wean my child in time to return to work after a standard maternity leave. Very nice (and by nice, I mean insidious) marketing practice.

This company is clearly working to outdo the company that yesterday sent the embossed gift certificates for free formula. If I bought formula I'd be angry at how much I am paying to subsidize this kind of marketing, not to mention all the stuff the manufacturers give away in countries that have tainted water supplies.

You are now free to judge my dismount from the soapbox.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Formula companies are like crack dealers. (I can't be the first to make that observation.) Today's special gift arrived just in time to allow me to wean my child in time to return to work after a standard maternity leave. Very nice (and by nice, I mean insidious) marketing practice.

This company is clearly working to outdo the company that yesterday sent the embossed gift certificates for free formula. If I bought formula I'd be angry at how much I am paying to subsidize this kind of marketing, not to mention all the stuff the manufacturers give away in countries that have tainted water supplies.

You are now free to judge my dismount from the soapbox.

We're 6 weeks away from the disgorgement of Mini-me, and we have already received two boxes of free formula from different manufacturers. WTF?

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
We actually took all of the clothes off of our registry, as we have already been inundated with clothes. I will see of the establishment where we are regustered carries it.

Thank you notes are so much fun:

Dear X:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful gift for the baby! Every time I look at it gathering dust in the drawer, it feels like a reproach, since the baby can only wear so many outfits with scratchy collars and tight cuffs in a the six week time frame during which the 0-3 month size actually fit. But we love it almost as much as we adore the 24 champagne flutes we acquired after our wedding! Lord knows why I actually washed the outfit and put it on her the first time, but since I don't have time or energy to return things, particulary not without gift receipts, and wouldn't dream of regifting it and putting another new mother through this charade of false gratitude for something so useless and unnecessary, I felt obligated to dress the baby in it once and take a picture that I have sent to you via e-mail. I am looking forward to seeing you again soon, at which time you will undoubtedly want to hold the baby after eating peanuts without washing your hands first!

Much love,

Mom, Dad, and Baby

I am not really an ungrateful bitch -- we are lucky to have so many generous friends -- but this baby thing is the road to excess. I hate waste, and I have small closets.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Thank you notes are so much fun:



I am not really an ungrateful bitch -- we are lucky to have so many generous friends -- but this baby thing is the road to excess. I hate waste, and I have small closets.

You could give them to goodwill or something. I'm sure there are many babies who need clothes and it's quite possible that babies whose parents can't afford clothes might also be smaller when born.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
We're 6 weeks away from the disgorgement of Mini-me, and we have already received two boxes of free formula from different manufacturers. WTF?

Fucking babycenter.com!

Just wait until you get to the hospital. The reps even give formula samples to the ob/gyn offices. I had a nurse at the ob/gyn hand me a formula sample when I was in the office for mastitis "so that I could get some rest" ... even though the key to getting over mastitis is to nurse more frequently.

[dtb]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Thank you notes are so much fun:



I am not really an ungrateful bitch -- we are lucky to have so many generous friends -- but this baby thing is the road to excess. I hate waste, and I have small closets.

OK, then...

I think I'll just hold on to this outfit (I never buy 0-3 mo size; 12 mo minimum) for my own new baby. Thanks for saving me the postage!!

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by dtb
OK, then...

I think I'll just hold on to this outfit (I never buy 0-3 mo size; 12 mo minimum) for my own new baby. Thanks for saving me the postage!!

Actually, baby's going to be naked at that age, unless I use the smaller stuff to sew larger outfits. Or maybe make something from the drapes.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by dtb
OK, then...

I think I'll just hold on to this outfit (I never buy 0-3 mo size; 12 mo minimum) for my own new baby. Thanks for saving me the postage!!

Are you preggo?

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Actually, baby's going to be naked at that age, unless I use the smaller stuff to sew larger outfits. Or maybe make something from the drapes.

I will gladly send you all the Braenette's hand me downs... so long as you have no problem with Baby Lulu and lots of Juicy Sweatsuits.