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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] when did you dr appointments go from every 4 wks, to every 2 wks, to every week? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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28 weeks start 2 weeks then 36 you go every week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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every 2 week after 30 weeks (at 32, 34, 36), then every week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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last month of pregnancy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
[ - ] what is TIA? SAHM? WAS? CVS? VBAC? SLR? D&C? BTDT? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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you don't live in NYC or have kids, correct? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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I thought the same thing, then actually answered... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Thanks In Advance. Stay at Home Mom, CVS is a test when your prg. I cant remember. VBAC=Vaginal Birth After C-section. BTDT-Been there done that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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Thanks in Advance, Stay at Home Mom, WAS is just was with emphasis, CVS is the test (or drug store), Vaginal Birth after C-section, St. Lukes-Roosevelt, Dilation & Cutterage, Been there done that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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look at the Abbreviations link on the right side of your screen, under Boards help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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thanks in advance, stay at home mom, chorionic villus samlping, vagnial birth after delivery, dilation and curettage, been there done that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Please stop posting multiple variations of the same question. Especially when UB provides a helpful list of abbreviations. Find it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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posted multiples of same question by mistake - are you having a bad day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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Nope. Why do you ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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TIA thanks in advance, SAHM stay at home mom, VBAC vaginal birth after c-section, BTDT been there done that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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Thank you All ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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where do you live? do you have kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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UWS NYC - pregnant with my first. find this board to be very helpful so understanding the language is important [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Frankly, I am the first of my friends to get pregnant. I know a few women overseas, and some here that I would not have called for lunch, that have young kids... so new to everything and really looking for good advice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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welcome! but beware, there are some nasty women on this site at times [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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when are you due? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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no doubt - but some helpful ones as well. After reading 15 pages straight a week ago I know what to expect (!) Due Dec 24 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Westchester county, first DB this Feb. I'm new too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Congratulations - perhaps there is a chance to meet some time? is there any way to connect without sharing personal information with the board? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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not sure? are you in Westchester area too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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no but UWS is close... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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and I would love to see Westchester County... we are considering a move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone get their haircut at Devachan lately?, who did you see and cost please?. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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i see Kiyoko - and it was $94, but I am not sure if that is because I used to see her before when she was at Charles Worthington. I don't have curly hair, and I think the price can be a bit more. But Kiyoko is amazing - I have never been dissappointed. And if you do have curly hair she is also trained in that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] I would like to introduce a new UB Abbreviation: BPSP. (Bitter Public School Parent) 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.23.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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what are they supposed to be bitter about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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They are not supposed to be bitter. Some just are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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np: I personally am not, but it's easy to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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let me rephrase, "What is it you think they are bitter about?" Is it that they are in public school not private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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ha ha ha but why so bitter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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Why do you need a new acronym for that? There is nothing special about a Public School parent. As if there are no bitter private school parents out there - like the one who wants to call up a school and tell them how they feel about the rejection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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not sure what we'd be bitter about -- didn't even apply to privates, and dc attends the public school we had desired. how about HPSP (happy public school parent)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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np: I will sign up for that one. we are like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:43 AM Flag
[ - ] there are so many post about private schools in NYC. I have no idea. How much are they per year? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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$20,000 to $30,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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seriously? is that starting at pre-k??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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pre-k around $3,500 to $18,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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holy crap. im shocked. i guess it may pay to live in the burbs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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Actually, elementary schools are more like 27-33 this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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stupid ? but how do you afford that? what do you and dh do for livings that its affordable. My dh makes a great amount of money but thats is insane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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we don't afford it my kids got to public school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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We're paying 20k for pre-k this year but looking forward to ps 199 next year (although then second starts private nursery anyway). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone share their knowledge on the abbreviations with me? I've figured out some but many are still a mystery. Such as: 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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what do you want to know? which ones? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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sorry! somehow lost connection and retyped... see most recent post! & thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
[ - ] can somebody share their list of abbreviations? I'm new to the board and don't know what many mean... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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look on the sidebar to the right...there is a list... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Thank you ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know much about cars? Our brakes and squeaking, but appear to work. Subaru Legacy. 30K miles. I am being told we need to REPLACE the entire brake (not just pads) at the cost of $800, does this sound reasonable or fishy to you? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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It should still be under warranty, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Brakes are not under warranty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Sounds fishy. I didn't need replacement until after 100,000 miles! Different car though. Bring it to a local shop or the dealership. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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This is what a local shop is telling me, says b/c we drive alot in NYC has worn out brakes. Your experience is similar to my recollection, I expected to need pad change at most. Owner's handbook advises inspect and replace as necessary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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don't cab drivers have to have their brake pads changed all the time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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take it to another shop and see what they say.....but if all 30K of those miles are city miles then maybe they are worn out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you bring a stroller for 4 yo dc when traveling? Especially when you carry luggages and wait so long in airport? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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not for a 4 year old but for a youger child [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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4yo is too old to have a stroller, imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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No. I stopped traveling w a stroller when DS was 3 1/2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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I think my dc might have just turned four on the last vacation we used a stroller. It depends on the type of vacation - if visiting nyc - oh YEA - bring the stroller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you bring a stroller for 4 yo dc when traveling? Especially when you carry luggages and wait so long in airport? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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no, she walks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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We took one to Disney world for 4 yo. Don't see why not, esp if it is a folding one you can stash onboard. We used to have one that folded up really small that we could put in the overhead bin. That was a while ago, don't know if you can still do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] did/do you demand feed or schedule feed? aldo, did any read "on becoming baby wise"? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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fed on demand. baby wise has been linked to failure to thrive, the author is not a dr.--google and you'll find some info. Personally, i think newborns should not be put on a schedule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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Would never consider "scheduled" feed till 6 mo or so & only then for solids. Don't think people have scheduled feeding for newborns since the 1940s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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i scheduled feed my ds, it worked. i wasn't an overstrick scheduler though, i would of classified it as "flexible scheduler" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Fed on demand. Feeding a newborn on a schedule basically means that you are going to be ignoring his/her cries for food. I couldn't do that if I wanted to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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^^ didn't mean for that to sound so judgmental. It wasn't for me, but to each their own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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ITA, and I'm ok with being judgemental on this. newborns need to be fed when hungry, not when the parents want to feed them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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even if you schedule feed i would alway feed if child was hungry. i just like the idea of getting the dc on a schedule and knowing what to expect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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op, i understand. every newborn is different. you have to do what works best for your family. i was just wondering what other people did. I did the flexible schedule with my first son [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Don't listen to Babywise - he is a known scam artist, been the topic of many, many talk shows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there a general preference of Saturday vs. Sunday birthday parties? Personally, I don't have a preference except that if it is on a Sunday I like it to end by 2 PM., which means a noon-ish party. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I prefer Sundays [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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OP. And do you have a time preference? I work, so I generally like to have my day wrapped up early on Sunday (by 4 pm) so I can relax and get ready for Monday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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10:30 can work. Also if you want to keep it simple and just serve cake and not a meal, do 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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no Sundays because of church [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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No Saturdays b/c of temple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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OP. My Jewish friends don't go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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OP. But you can go to church on saturdays OR sundays (and all through the day on sundays--at least in the NYC area). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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Thats only Catholics! All other Christian denominations go on Sunday Mornings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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actually, that's not true at all churches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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In the summer, I prefer late Sunday because it doesn't ruin your weekend ifyou want to go away. The rest of the year, I prefer Saturday midday or afternoon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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I keep reading this post s "birthing parties" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] do you think all teenagers lie? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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all people lie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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op: ok, let me rephrase the question: do you think all teenagers lie repeatedly? or do you think some teenagers are generally honest with a lie sprinkled here and there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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of course some are honest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Why are you asking this? If you don't trust your teen then he/she is probably lying to you a lot. I am sure my teen gives me the occasional lie but so far it has been fairly beneign & I trust her overall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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op: i am asking because my teen, who was always honest and had nothing to hide, has now begun lying about things. just wondering if this is going to be a phase, or are we headed into some kind of downward spiral. just looking to hear about others experiences. we're also wondering if we should really throw the book at her right away or gradually increase consequences [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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Depends what she's lying about & how serious? If just to get out of doing stuff, then just normal, no biggie. If you catch her smoking or doing drugs then obviously throw the book at her. if small stuff, then more important to sit her down & talk seriously about your family's values and your own standards of honesty then to go straight to punishment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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not drugs or anything serious. just about what time she has been using the computer (we have a "curfew" for the computer). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Totally normal, how would you like somebody telling you how much TV you can watch. Instead of making it a power stuggle, sit down with her & try & come up w/a compromise (she can't use internet till finishs HW, can only go to certain sites) & explain what it is you have a problem with (is she too tired in the morning, not doing HW, what is the problem?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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np: talk seriously about chosing to be an honest person. BUT I find that this is very often a case of modeling. How honest are you in your daily life. When a little white lie just makes things easier and hurts no one do you opt for it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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np: Hijack-my 4 YO lies about peeing all the time. ALWAYS says he never has to go and then goes when forced to the bathroom. Holds it in...so frustrating! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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lots of children do this when they're engaged in an activity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:24 AM Flag
[ - ] We got pregnant right away the first time when I was 31. I'm 35 now. Is it going to take a lot longer this time around? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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let me look in my crystal ball [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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I got pg with first in one month at age 33. At 36 it took 2 months then m/c then took another 4 months. Not terrible but much more stressful than the first time. I used and OPK and seems it was accurate since I am now pg. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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The first one took 18 months at age 35. The second was an oops 1 year later. You just never know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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It did for me secondary infertility is a very big issue. If you don't get pg within 6 months take thee to a RA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:21 AM Flag
[ - ] SAHM's, what do you do when you dc is napping??? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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clean, make phone calls, check email, do laundry--what do you do when your kids are napping? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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this, he's napping and there is so much to do but instead im on here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:13 AM Flag
[ - ] My breasts are really sore this week, which is the week after my period. I'm definitely not pregnant. Has anyone ever experienced this? I'm a little concerned. TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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what is TIA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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thnks in advance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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sometimes your hormones just go crazy. my breasts are sore at different times of the month on occasion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone tried the expensive hair dryer from Sephora, and can offer their opinion? Looking for something that will give me smoothness (I already use volumizing products for my straight fine, but thick, hair) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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The T3? Love it - totally worth the money. I have thick hair and it dries my hair in 1/2 the time. I have the travel version as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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