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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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[ - ] I have a beautiful Vanessa Bellini crib with custom crib bedding that is getting no responses on craigs list (http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bab/761597736.html). Ideas for selling? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.20.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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$850 for your crib and used sheets!? Here is an idea for selling....give it away or move it out the door for $200. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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If you want to make it look like your daughter never slept in it raise it back to the infant height. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Someone spending that kind of money will go w/ something new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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you obviously have money. donate it and get the tax write off! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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The style of the crib is very avg. It does not look like a high end crib - and I had a Bellini also that I bought 2nd hand for $175 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Where or in what does your 1yo watch tv/videos? Outgrowing bouncy, and need to explore options ... safety is obviously a big factor. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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mine uses the couch. outgrew bouncy at 6 months. try a bean bag chair? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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I was hoping there might be something that I can strap her into. She moves around a lot and I can't always be right there next to her. Someone here suggested a pack n play the other day, but I wonder if there isn't some great chair out there that I don't know about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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np. What are you looking for... a chair dc can sit on for a few mins to watch a cartoon or something to limit her mobility to a safe area? I have a horrible image now of your child being strapped into a chair in front of the tv for hours! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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No! Nothing like that! She watches one Baby Einstein video before bedtime. She loves it, but she also loves moving around, and sometimes, I need to leave the room (have two other small children), so I need something that is safe. A PnP is good, but I like the idea of a chair so that she gets the idea of sitting down to watch her video. I know that seems a little forceful, though, but my other kids walk around their videos and it kind of drives me nuts ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Lol. Oh that sounds better! I don't know of any chairs with straps for that age but maybe if she had her own chair like the armchairs from PBK she might like it enough to sit still while watching her video. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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^I don't think a PnP is really what you need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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my son never sits for a video their not old enough for that yet. are worried he might hurt the younger children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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My ped said that a child under 2 should not be watching videos. Just sayin....not sure it's realisitc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Not even a Baby Einstein? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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no, not even baby einstein. i was shocked myself! however, i will tell you that i know her personally and saw her watching TV while her child was in the room, so go figure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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I guess ... DD loves her videos ... she coos and screams and laughs and really has a great time watching them. I don't know what the cons are ... do you figure it's too much strain on their eyes or some other physical problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:17 PM Flag
[ - ] any psychic moms lefts? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:22 PM Flag
[ - ] MYOB I know but...cousin just registered for 4 different types of Waterford crystal goblets (15 settings in total). Couple live in a 1 bedroom rental. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Okay, I don't know why you would need 15 place settings, but we did register for 12 place settings of everything, which we got, and we lived in a 1 bedroom rental, too. We put it all in the china cabinet, lived their for 2 years, and now it is in our house that we own. You only get married once (you hope)! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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^^I meant "lived there." sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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np: how often do you use the china? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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Holidays and the occasional dinner party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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Maybe they plan on smashing a few over the years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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^^This is true. I registered for only the number of china place settings I was getting in crystal, but for casual wine glasses, I registered for 4 more than the number of casual place settings, in case some broke. In the past 6 years, more than 4 have broken! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Maybe the plan to cash them in for a down payment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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I also live in a 1bedroom rental and have a place setting for 12. Hoping to use it in my house or larger apt. one day. This is not unusual or tacky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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At the risk of sounding cruel...wouldn't the money have been more useful if put towards a down payment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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no, i can't afford a house anyway right now. it's tacky to ask people to give you money. it's socially acceptable to register for gifts. this is society! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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lol according to UB if people want money money is what they get! I still think the $1-2k. this stuff cost you would be better off in a bank. You will never use this stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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it didn't cost me a thing. it was a GIFT from family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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Gifts can be practical and they were purchased because that is what YOU asked for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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There are different cultural norms in wedding gifts. IN some cultures, it is accepted/expected that people will give cash for the reasons you have alluded to. In other cultures, no matter how cash strapped the couple may be, it is considered unacceptable to ask for or give money. One has to respect the culture of the recipiants when giving a gift, imho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Considering upholstered furniture from Mitchell Gold, Pottery Barn or JCPenney. Any reviews of either? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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That's quite a range. If money is no object, go for Mitchell Gold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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They are are between 900 - 1200 for the slipcovered sofa I want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:03 PM Flag
[ - ] sigh. dc woke up. i'm pretending not to hear her calling me. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Give her a long, fun bath. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] How would you handle this? DH and I are really, really TTC. Right now, I'm in the 1ww for this cycle. Anyway, my dear friend and I had planned to take a trip this summer, and she is trying to pin me down on a date, and says the wknd of 8/2-3 works best for her, and it sounds like it may be the only wknd she can do. The problem with that weekend is that, if I don't get pregnant (my period is due next weekend), that weekend falls right in my fertile window before ovulation (I usually have high fertility days 7-9/10 or so, and ovulate on either the 10th to the 11th or the 11th to the 12th (I use the CBEFM so you are shown 2 O days). That weekend falls on days 8-9. Do I tell her I can't give her a date yet? Should I be honest with her? Is that tacky to say? I mean, I just don't know what to say. AND, I have been really looking forward to our trip! So, it's not that I don't want to go. Thoughts, ladies?! 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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^^ I hate how new UB cuts you off. The rest of what I said was: Is that tacky? And the thing is, I really was looking forward to our trip together. Not sure what to do. Thoughts, ladies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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please do not be honest with her. i'd say go anway (you can have sex right before and right after) but if you decide not to go, please don't tell her why. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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np: why so firm on this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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OP: See that's my instinct, too. I just don't want her to think I am flaking. Sorry, I forgot to add: SHE'S MOVING TO PARIS, so this will be a last visit for a while. :( All the more stressful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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^^OP: Also, if I'm not inclined to flake, should I tell her why the following weekend would work better for me, even though the wknd of 8/2-3 works better for her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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are her reasons as valid as yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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Her reason is that she is at the end of a language study course she is taking before she moves to Paris, and she'll want to be studying that weekend. So, yes, but in a totally different way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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Relax and try no to let ttc rule your life. Go and see your friend and have fun. Being relaxed will probably improve your chance of conceiving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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I know. It's just hard b/c I'm not so young, so I hate to miss a month. I guess if we have sex on Friday before I go, and then on Sunday when I get back, we'll just be missing Saturday...right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Yes, do that then enjoy the weekend with your friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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I can't believe this is even a question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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OP: Well, maybe you haven't had to try hard to TTC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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Its just a weekend - have sex before and after and GO. Esp if she is moving. sperm last for days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:57 PM Flag
[ - ] psychic mom- am i preg? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.20.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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don't think so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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im srry, no your not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] psychic mom- am i preg? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:56 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm shopping on Fresh Direct for a visiting family of five. Help me think about it. What should I get? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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string cheese [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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Ooh, good one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:58 PM Flag
[ - ] psychic mom - when will i get preg? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] day 32 of my cycle. i wonder if i'm pregnant. i tend to have very long cycles and we were using bc. but there's always that chance... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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I was late last month (which happens from time to time with me) and I began to wonder if I was PG (even though it would have been very, very, very unlikely -- and very unplanned). I wasn't! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:50 PM Flag
[ - ] ds - almost 3 - peed and pooped in the potty today (maybe the 3rd time ever) - what's the next step? do i just put him in undies and take him to the potty all the time? i have heard it's best to keep him naked (not sure why)- help....would love to get this going...tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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congratulations! was it his idea to use the potty or did you suggest it to him? i wouldn't switch into underwear yet...all that'll happen is that he'll have a lot of accidents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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OP: on his own! kind of out of nowhere and i've not been pressuring him at all...i ask a lot and he usually says no. do you think just continue with this for a while? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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i would think so. i think putting him into underwear is a lot of pressure. i'd sooner he get used to using the toilet and then moving him out of diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:59 PM Flag
[ - ] best/least expensive place to buy "big boy" underwear for 3 yo ds- either on line or in manhattan - tia. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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syms, century 21 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Gymboree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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fruit of a loom- walmart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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K-mart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 03:49 PM Flag
[ - ] I know that vaccinating or (not) is a hot topic on this board. What I don't get is the parents who don't at least recognize that they are putting other people's very young children at great risk when they choose not to immunize their own. Why so thoughtless? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Well obviously the reason the anti-vac moms create so much turmoil here is that they know they are causing risk - and they don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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yes, I guess they feel they shouldn't risk their child for the sake of your child. Makes no sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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Well that makes a lot of sense to the purely self-interested [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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and ignorant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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It's a misunderstanding of causation and misestimation of risk. And yes, they are willing that YOU should bear the risk of their decision. Works for them just fine! If someone's unvaccinated child infected mine, I would totally sue them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Its worse than that. They are counting on the herd immunity to protect their child - so they want to limit their risk by leveraging yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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right - and herd immmunity is directly a result of herd mentality. How can we get these renegades to be more herd-like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Demonstrating exactly the kind of ignorant stupidity that characterizes the anti-vaccine crowd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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Good luck with that! So just for the record: YOU have your kids vaccinated only for the sake of other kids or because everybody does it. If you did it to protect your own kids - why don't you just believe in that protection? Only the unvaccinated would get sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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Not true -- vaccinations aren't 100A% effective, and the more ppl are vaccinated, the more protected we all are (vac and not). If it were 100% ppl might not be as concerned. BTW there are kids who are too young for certain vaccines so you are at risk during the pre-vax time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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The facts on vaccinations, their actual efficacies, true necessities and harmful side effects are not conclusively, scientifically proven. What is proven is that overmedicating the globe, particularly industrialized nations has lowered immunity, seen rises in pandemics of drug resistant strains and mutations and resulted in massive profits for fearmongering pharmaceutical interests. Until it's law, different courses for different horses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.05.09, 09:47 PM Flag
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You have a very selective view of scientific "proof". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 10:19 AM Flag
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b/c unvaccinated kids can get young children (who haven't completed their vaccinations) sick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 06:58 AM Flag
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Here's a link to a related story: One child died because he didn't finish his immunizations http://baby411.typepad.com/baby_411_blog/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 09:41 AM Flag
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Because it's not their kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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because they are parasites who have bought in some completely non-scientific crap and won't let it go regardless of mountains of evidence against it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.26.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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I started not wanting to vaccinate my kid -who should be born this summer- because I read the book "what doctors may not tell you about children's vaccinations", by Dr.Stephanie Cave. I am torn between delaying vaccinations for a few years and not vaccinating her/him at all. The percentages of kids that actually get these diseases are so low -especially here in little Missoula, MT- that I dont think it's worth the risk of injecting my kid with aluminum, formaldehyde, ethylene glycol (aka antifreeze) and other crazy things also used to make dyes, disinfectants, preservatives and germicides that I dont even allow in my house, just to protect them from something they might not ever get. Plus, she/he will not be going to daycare, and she'll be homeschooled, so it's not like I'm putting anybody else's kids at risk. I am still deciding and finding out more about vaccines. Maybe there is a brand out there that is not as harmful. I would have to do more research. The one vaccine I dont think she/he will ever need is Hep B though. She/he can get it later on when she/he is older and makes her/his own decisions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.05.09, 08:03 PM Flag
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Do you ever leave Missoula? Do you hope that someday your child will want to travel and see the world? Sure, there is no need for vaccinations if you put your kid in a bubble - but don't you want your child to be a member of the planet some day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 05:41 AM Flag
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ITTA, but don't waste your time. poster is obviously living in a small frame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 10:14 AM Flag
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but he or she wont be in daycare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 10:17 AM Flag
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At first I was skeptical of vaccines, but then I read Dr. Sears, "The Vaccine Book" and did a ton of research, and now I'm more comfortable with doing it on our own schedule. My ds got all the regular vaccines at 2 & 4 months. The porblem now is that my dh, who is an alarmist, organic, natural food, natural health, anti-medicine groupie, is totally against continuing with the vaccinations and thinks they are poison. As a result, ds hasn't had any vaccinations since 4 months and he's now 19 months! I (and the doc)tried to convince him that we need to start catching up for school, ubt he won't listen. NY has no philosophical exemption, only religious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 10:21 AM Flag
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First of all, the only child they are putting at risk is their own. If yours is vaccinated than all you have to worry about is autism. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.08.09, 03:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Recently lost a preganancy in my 8th month due to a placental abruption.....The thought of going through this again is too much to bare. Anyone btdt and go on to have successful full term pregnancies? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.20.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Our good family friend lost her son when he was 8.5 months, though it was due to excessive movement in the womb that made the umbilical cord cut off his oxygen. It was terrible, but I am relieved to say that she went on to have two more healthy children. Is placental abruption something that tends to happen in more than one pregnancy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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so sorry for you loss. i had a ruptured placenta but they were able to save the baby. there are many people who have had stillbirths or late miscarriages and have tried again. you can find a support group, either online or IRL. it's so helpful to speak to people who have btdt. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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I encourage you strongly to go on to the Share Website it is done through the March of Dimes and you will find many women who either had or are dealing with the same thing. Best of luck to you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Girlfriend lost second db at full term delivery. Has gone on to have 2 more healthy kids for a total of 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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My best friend of 32 years had cancer went into remission, got pregnant and lost the baby at 6 months due to an incompetant cervix. It was very difficult for her. She went on the get pregnant again, and didn't tell anyone that she was until she was past 4 months, and wouldn't buy anything until she was 7 months - it was then that she finally felt relieved. She was on bed rest for almost the entire pregnancy. She went on the have a healthy boy. And 4 years later she got pregnant again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Best crib for small spaces? Doesn't have to be particularly nice looking, just functional and doesn't take up alot of room. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.20.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Stokke Sleepi - very small [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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we used a portacrib for a really long time. the cosco one is very sturdy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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np: WE used a delta porta crib for 19 months or so. We got the thicker mattress. No problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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NP: kind of pricey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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what about budget-friendly ones? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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nnp: The delta is under 100 dollars. They aren't horribly tacky, either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:33 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm one of the people who posted about wanting to do a vbac recently. Just wanted to let the other moms know that it was successful and so much easier than I had imagined it would be. Good luck with yours! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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congrats-that's great! would you share your dr's or midwife's name and what hospital and give some details on the experience--if you have any free time to spare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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not OP, but I had a vbac at home with Miriam Schwarzchild. Amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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awesome- I am 41 weeks and cs scheduled for this week- i guess my baby doesnt want to be pushe out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Wha?? Why would you think this? You're not even going to give yourself a chance to go into labor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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what is your "guess" based on? the fact that you're still pg at 41 wks which is totally normal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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Congrats! give details please. I'm planning a VBAC and have no idea where in this city to start. Just had a chat with midwife at MOM and was slightly horrified at her highly prescriptive language (you must have this, you can't do that etc etc) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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That's too bad. MOM is usually great. Are you set on Roosevelt, or would you consider somewhere else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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me too!! The labor was hard, but omg the recovery was completely different--soooo much easier and just HAPPIER. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 06:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Need some advice, my ds 4.5 is still peeing in his bed at night. I was having him wear pull ups but dad is against it. I went out and bought a waterproof cover pad that is sort of luck the chucks from the hospital. Do I put it under his sheets and on top of the mattress cover? TIA 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.20.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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i'd do it under the sheet. and fwiw, we're having the same issue. it bothers dh that dc is still using diapers at night . most of the time she's dry and i don't think it's a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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that is what i thought thanks!!! he is not dry at all at night which is why i was pushing the pull ups he soaked his bed 4 times last week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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my dd is dry about 6 out of 7 nights. but if we take off her diaper, she'll definitely wet the bed. makes no sense to me b/c i'd think it would be the opposite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Is your dh helping to clean up the messes and wash the sheets? If not, have him handle it--might change his mind about the pull-ups! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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poster above...i don't think that's a good idea. if that was my dh, he'd only be more insistent on the idea that this child should not be having accidents at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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A 4.5 yo isn't necessarily supposed to be night trained. Can take till 6 years old. Is your dh putting pressure on ds at bedtime? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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BTW he is an exdh but did not want to get into it. Putting a lot of pressure as big boys don't wear pulls ups and such. He claims that ds is dry at his house and thinks that if he gets back on track he will eventually be dry at my house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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why does he know what you are doing in your house. tell him that if ds is dry in his house, he's welcome to not use pull ups when ds is visiting him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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I have......my dd spills the beans. Apparently, he badgers them for information [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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ITTA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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One of my colleagues has a son who is 6 and still using pull-ups. She says that he has sleep issues (sleeps to hard--there is a clinical name for it). It might help to talk to the ped about, if nothing else, to get your dh to relax about a pull-up. I couldn't imagine cleaning up the messes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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be nice to your ds. mine is almost 7, and is still doing it once a week. It used to be every night. I thought the pull=ups were making him 'lazy' and got rid of them, but he was still doing it. Patience is the answer. And a plastic sheet under the sheets. Sooner or later he'll figure it out, but alarms are barbaric and the drugs some will prescribe for this don't work apparently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Some research on this was recently published -- children who wet the bed later have smaller bladders. It's possible your DH is preventing him from drinking a lot before bed? If pullups bother your DS, you might try that. And I agree with above poster: if your DH isn't using pullups successfully, bully for him. Go about your business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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My daughter wore pullups at night until she was SIX. It is very developmental. Ask your pediatrician. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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My pediatrician, Max Van Gilder, said, for boys, it's not something easily trained; it's something that just happens and he doesn't start being concerned til at least 6 1/2 years old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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