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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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[ - ] where is the cheapest place to buy a maclaren stroller? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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google [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Last year's model at Albee's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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are there any other stores worth visiting in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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check out albee baby on line. you can sometimes get good deals with last year's fabric. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Ebay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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they have them at Target [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Diapers.com is a great place to buy wipes, diapers, etc. Use DIAPERDUDE for discount code for $5 off your order. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Use 10FREE for $10 off plus free shipping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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Can also use referral code GLMA5872 for $10 off your first $50 order plus free shipping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] I swear, I don't think I am going to survive the "2"s with my son. Lord help me. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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happiest toddler on the block by karp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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^^^ and 123 magic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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really? I have heard 123 is great, it is my fault for not buying it yet. I swear, I have screamed at him so much lately. it feels so shi**y. I am also 12 weeks pg, which adds to my mood... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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he's a little young yet for 123, but it's good to get and read while you can (before db). karp's book is great at helping you understand ds' mindset and how best to respond. plus, breathe in and breathe out. ita with the pp who said patience. it's really hard to multitask with a 2 y/o, imho. get's better (in terms of multitasking at least) at 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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My only advice is the hardest. Try really hard to stay patient. I regret that my lack of patience at that age made things worse. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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the old "take a deep breath"? I know. Everyday, I say I won't lose my patience. I am SURE I am making it worse. The rage takes over... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Yep, and here I am 3 years later, still not being patient. Still, I think if I could have then.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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I know. These years are precious yada yada yada. I really do believe that. I am trying TO HARD not to battle a 2 year old. But I get so sucked in. He fights me on everything. Naps, bed, diaper changing, transitions, tooth brushing. It is so FREAKING exhausting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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lol. I like the precious years yada yada line. Again, good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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I have twin 2 year olds and I think I am the worst mom ever! I lose it so quickly these days. I really hope it gets better soon. I will look into those books too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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twins at 2 maybe put them in school 2 mornings a week to get a break [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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see if you are giving dc enough freedom i let my 2 yo make choices (I gave him the choices) you can nap in big mommy daddy bed or in your bed, you can eat yogurt or cheese it wan't always easy and we had our conflicts but he loved the power of choice. Try hard not to argue with them if they won't make a choice make it for them and stick to it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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trying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Is this okay or tacky: Called a friend (lets call her A) to make couple plans for dinner in a few weeks. A has a friend I would love to get to know better. Can I ask A to invite this third couple or do I look weird/needy, etc.? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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i wouldn't. i might mention at dinner that you would love to get to know the third couple better and see what A says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I think that would be weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] ds is 8.5 mo and I havent introduced any meats to him yet, but I want meat to ultimately be a part of his diet (if he likes it of course) should I try the pureed stuff? Something about meat in a jar is so off-putting to me. how should I start? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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you just mix a little in with some cereal or with a veggie that he likes (like sweet potatoes) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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op: I know, but my poilicy is if I wouldnt eat it, he shouldnt have to. And so far, Ive found his baby food to be quite delicious - but I cant imagine eating that stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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his protein needs are more important than your policy ;-) he'll let you know if he doesn't like it. trust me on this one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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I know, Ive been feeding him things like lentils - they have lots of protein, right? : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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the Earth's Best meat combo's are not bad or you could cook the meat in the crock pot for a long time and them puree it very easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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I have some of the EB's at home. I guess Ill try them. cant be that bad, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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my ds loves them- sometimes I feed him fruit along with the meat one spoon of fruit on spoon of meat he eats it better that way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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cook up some chicken thighs and puree them yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:41 AM Flag
[ - ] instead of talking to kids at the park my 3 yo throws toys their way hoping they will pick them up and play with him. I'm trying hard to teach him social skills he does well with children he knows but not always new children. he tells me i don't want to talk. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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seems ok to me- why do you want him to talk to the other kids? 3 yo is still young to worry about social skills, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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i just want him to be able to easily play with other children. he has a bit of a hitting problem- very rare now- and will sometimes take toys from others instead of talking. I have noticed other kids don't really speak to each other either. His former preschool teacher but a lot of emphase on his "social immaturaty" I see him as a healthy normal boy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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I'm also biased because dd's preschool teacher told me that she wants her to work on her shyness, so I am pretty defensive about this kind of thing. :) There are ranges of social when a kid is 3, I think, and we have to let them be who they are. So for my dd, I'm letting it go-- if she finds a friend at the playground, that's great, but if she doesn't, that's ok too. Maybe when she's older I will encourage her to be more social (she's 3 now too). You could schedule one-on-one playdates- maybe that would help him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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OP- he is great on playdates and with his cousins. I've decided to let it go and back off. He plays great by himself and will let another child join him if they come over he's normal. teacher need to be careful- they can really freak you out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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he is three [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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I taught my son at that age to walk up to kids he is interested in and say, "My name is Cory, whats yours?" He still does this 4 years later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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I tried that and it work for awhile but now he seems shy and will suck on his hands. so I guess I'll just back off and let him be shy for awhile if he wants. he had a bad experience with an older boy who said "NO WAY" and ran from him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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give him time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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My ds used to talk really loudly near other kids about things he thought was cool, hoping, I guess, they would come over and play with him. It was funny and sweet and a little embarrassing! The teaching him to introduce himself is the best advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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that's better then throwing things at them :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know when Dr. Nath is due. I heard she is pregnant again. TTC and worried she won;/t be around anymore?? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.22.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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anyone/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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this is really street corner gossip, but I heard she is moving out of the area. But please call to confirm, because it really is just rumor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.23.08, 04:58 AM Flag
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she going on maternity leave beginning of Oct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.25.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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She's moving to California in a few weeks. So sad. But she highly recommends her partners in the practice, and encouraged me to stick with Lex OB/Gyn. I see a new doctor for my next appointment, and will see how it goes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.18.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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poster below. i used the practice with two dcs. i do recommend them highly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.18.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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is this her second or did she have another one in the middle? i remember she was pregnant when i had dc#1, that's why i didn't even meet her. but that was five years ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.18.08, 07:28 AM Flag
[ - ] My twins are 11 1/2 months old and I am having trouble finding non-baby food that they like and can eat easily. Anyone have some meal ideas? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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mac and cheese, waffles, chicken nuggets, veggies cooked and mashed, diced fruit, grilled cheese, scrambled eggs, pierogies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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my dc liked black beans and kidney beans- I mashed them a little to make them easier to pick up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] 7 y/o ds wants to see The Dark Knight - It's PG 13 but he's been to other actions movies with this rating. Would you or have you taken your dcs to see this movie? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I have a 6 1/2 dd - no way would I take her (she wouldn't be interested, but regardless, even if she were a boy . . ) I have heard it is VERY DARK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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My older nephews have seen these types of movies, but only at home. It may be too overwhelming in the theater. I'd advise against. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY. there is no blood per se, but there is LOTS of violence, implied violence and overt and implied sadism. this is NOT a movie for even 13 y/os, imho, but DEFINITELY not for 7 y/o. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOO. v. scary even for my 14 and 12 year olds - sleepless nights! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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no way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Will my varicose veins go away after pregnancy? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Mine did and then came back with a vengence. Good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have varicose veins during pregnancy? This is my second pregnancy and they are soooo bad this time!!! Will they go away? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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I got them the second pg. They were not as pronounced afterwards and did not bulge any longer but did not go away and really hurt during tom now. The spiders of course do not go away at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] How do you handle nanny's vacation time? Does she choose 2 weeks whenever, or do you count time you go away that you notify her of in advance? Separately, does your nanny get paid 52 weeks per year no matter what? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Nanny gets paid 52 weeks. I get lots of vacation time, so she gets 4 weeks. She chooses 2, I choose 2. If you can only do 2, I would let her choose at least one if you can, although that might make it difficult for you to plan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Thanks. I get four weeks too. Our problem is that we don't take full weeks at once. We do a lot of single days for long weekends which probably isn't fair to count even if she knows ahead. Although she gets a ton of paid time off as a result and also wants weeks when we are not taking off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Sometimes you have to adjust a bit. DS's nanny takes her time mostly in the winter, which is pretty much useless to us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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She gets 2 weeks - one week her choice, one week ours. She gets a lot of long weekends though when we are away. I'd say easily another 10+ days off/year that she has at least a week of advance notice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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this is what we do. I end up using my other 2 weeks to cover nanny's sick days, life maintenance, and school volunteering. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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i work for a school and don't get any days off expect the times the school is closed. I do get a few vaca days and sick days but no way I could just take a week off when ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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she should be able to pick 2 solid weeks of her own [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:54 AM Flag
[ - ] It's weird, but sometimes out of nowhere I think about Carolyn Bessette's mother and surviving sister and feel so sad for them. Can you imagine losing two of your kids like that? How do you go on living? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I've thought about them too. So sad. I don't know how I'd go on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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np - very odd but today i saw this gal when i was getting coffee and she reminded me of carolyn bessette and i had the same thought - wondered how those poor parents are surviving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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im sure its very hard for them. i had a nightmare about one of my sister's dying (have 3) and i kept thinking I will never get over this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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She was my 3rd grade teacher- I loved her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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Have you read the book by Carole Radziwill (married to Jr's cousin and Carolyn's best friend. It is so great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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I always think of this story i read last summer about a couple who through an odd miscommunaction left 6 month old db in car. I just imagine coming home to an empty crib smelling their clothes knowing it was all your fault :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:41 PM Flag
[ - ] my ds just pooped on the potty for the first time! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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yay! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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yeah, he is 22 mo and we aren't even trying yet. He has been so aware for the last two months when he is about to go and tells us. So today my husband asked him if he had to go and he said yes and we put him on the toilet, we don't even have a potty yet, and he went! We are just play it by him and I am glad we are doing it this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:53 AM Flag
[ - ] 6mo only takes catnaps - 15-30 minutes at a time. i can get her to sleep but i can't get her to stay asleep. help! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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try a whitenoise machine in her room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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i have the a/c on in there (she hates the heat) and that kind of functions as white noise as well, but it doesn't seem to help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
[ - ] HELP with 15 month old: My daughter falls aleeps in my arms while drinking a bottle both at bedtime and naptime. Once down, she sleeps the whole night a good 12 hours. She will be starting daycare soon and they will not give her a bottle to fall asleep. Any advice on how to get her to sleep without a bottle? FYI - she is VERY strong willed so CIO may not be the best route for us. PLEASE HELP! 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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why wont they give her a bottle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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she'll be in the toddler room and that is there policy. They just turnoff the lights and have them lay down on cots [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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have you talked to the daycare provider? They may have some good advice for you based on others that have been in the same position. Also, daycare providers have a way of getting kids to do things that I would never think were possible- getting 10 kids to nap at the same time on mats on the floor, for example, so it may be that the bottle just won't be an issue. She'll be extra-tired at naptime because of the stimulation of daycare, and everyone else will be lying down without a bottle, and that will be the end of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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i was thinking that...maybe it'll just handle itself? I was going to try and get it resolved before she entered daycare so there wasn't an extra added stress in her life but maybe thats not the best route? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I would definitely talk to the daycare. On the one hand, she may not notice that she's not having the bottle, because everything else is different. But on the other, it's a new environment and it might be hard for her not to have the familiar thing to fall asleep with... I suspect it's not going to be an issue, but run it by them. Surely they've encountered something similar before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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yes, you are absolutely right. I will ask them, thanks for your advice, I am so stressed out about this it is rediculous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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it is stressful! It gets easier. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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I would wait an see how it goes in daycare before you try and do anything. I bet she'll nap fine there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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what about for night time? IS 15 months way too old to be having a bottle before bed (actually, to fall asleep)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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I would just go with what works for you. I stopped the bottle at 15 months, and ds adjusted really easily (I told him we were now going to use a "special blue cup." I had been diluting the formula for a while, so by that time it was a cup of water anyway. I never CIO'd, and truthfully ds did not sleep well till he was 2 and a half, so if your dd is doing 12 hours a night, I might not mess with it, except very gradual weaning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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So you diluted the milk with water and then switched to water in a sippy? Did he fall asleep while drinking his sippy? Or did he do okay being put in bed awake? My DD screams at the top of her lungs if I do this.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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It was formula (ds was dairy sensitive) and diluted milk sounds kind of yucky. At that point ds was not falling asleep with the bottle though (I sang him to sleep, so bottle doesn't sound so bad!), so it's a different situation. Try the gradual thing and see if it works though. And I wouldn't worry about what's too old (except for milk and teeth, when she gets a few more). It all works out. I'm sure people would have told me that because I didn't CIO and because I sometimes took him back to my bed tha ds would never sleep alone through the night, and he sleeps great now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Why are you giving formula to a child over one year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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At that age she is ready to switch to a sippy cup. Try avent with soft spout. In any case milk or juice at bedtime is a bad idea for dental health. This is a good time to make these transitions. She may be distressed for a bit at daycare and angry with you but she will certainly sleep eventually. Offer comfort and your arms but neither sweet drink nor bottle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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let them worry about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a decently fashionable but not outrageously expensive leather purse. I like big which doesn't help the cost part. Thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.22.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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What's the French one? Starts with an L? I am blocking on the name. OH. LONGCHAMPS - I like them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Cole Haan bags are nice and usually only in the $300-400 range [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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