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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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[ - ] nanny mom is the bitch pregnant? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.19.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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NP: I'm starting to wonder if her posts could be fake. I mean, she sounds really sincere, but the whole thing is a little bit nuts and she seems very calm for going through this with 3 young dcs. If not fake, she is handling it amazingly well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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well i mean, how can you really tell how she is handling it via an online forum - she can make it sound more eloquent online, but i am sure she's rather say "that fucking cuntbag and his jailbait ho got knocked up" - but whast good is that going to do for getting her advice, and honestly i still think she should be handling it better, she is being too nice to her ex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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nah itd - she is accurate and seems very sincere and concerned about her kids, i dont think it will do her good for people to be saying her situation is fake - i am sure she is in disbelief herself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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The post is fake she is to calm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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but you cant gauge it based on her typing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:22 AM Flag
[ - ] looking for a good and inexpensive tapas place in nyc 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.19.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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El Faro in the West Village [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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Also Esperanto East Village [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] this baord is so weird now. I am seeing posts on the front page from days ago.... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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click on "sort by recency" on the right side, then "update filters" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:56 AM Flag
[ - ] help please. how do you clear your computer, so that when someone arrows down, they cant see the last website you visited. thank you very much 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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on the top toolbar, click on "History," then "Clear History" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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and erase your dirty little secrets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:01 AM Flag
[ - ] We are going away for 12 days. Any suggestions for good books to read? Nothing too serious. Light reading that will take me away from my MIL. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.19.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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I just finished water for elephants. Kind of sad in a way but a good easy read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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marian keyes is kind of good, trashy to an extent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Tom Robbins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] how often do you think happily married men masterbate 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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Probably the same amount as any other man. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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how many times are you going to ask the smae basic question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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probably everyday or every other day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Please rank: Chapin, Spence, Brearley 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.19.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Chapin, and Spence and Brearley tied. My ranking is based on academic and non-academic aspects as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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>I meant to put Chapin first and then S & B tied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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This is an exercise in futility, and has been debated ad nauseum. It's impossible to rank these 3 schools. It really depends on the personality of the dd and the family. I really only saw Chapin as a fit for us. I know another mom whose dd was admitted to Chapin, but really wasnted Spence. It's all relative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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I think the crazy B/Col mom has retreated for now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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nauseam... sorry, it's a compulsion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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np I saw our family at either S or C, and dd was lucky enough to get into both. Chose S, but would happily have gone to C. All three are great schools, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Ditto on all counts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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NP - When we went through the process, I saw our family at Brearley (we are Jewish and Democrat and I work) and DD at Chapin (she is very sweet and kind and well-behaved), but DD got into Spence and not B or C, so I guess the admissions people saw things differently. Turns out she loves Spence and so do we, and it couldn't be a better fit. At the end of the day the schools are more alike than different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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Whichever takes your dd is the best. End of story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Yes, how true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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That is the order. Chapin, Spence, Brearley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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^^^ IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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I think it depends on what the parents want and dd's personality... Chapin girls seem gentle and sweet. Spence girls seem take charge and task oriented. Brearley girls seem individualist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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the only chapin girls I know are loud, competitive and very active. i like them, so not disparaging here. Just think you must have it wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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LOL, mine is gentle & sweet, but also competitive and active. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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I like you too. : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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brearley, spence, chapin in that order. of course i have a ds in public, but that is how I always think of these schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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np: You don't have a dc in private, let alone a daughter. So, my question is how do you even come up with an opinion? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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UB of course [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Bec she listens to a few crazy B moms who INSIST. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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np: legacy, native manhattanite, other moms, so many ways to form an impression. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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Because she must be a native. That is the order of the schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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She never said she was a native, and as a native, this isn't the order of schools. When I was in HS in the early 90's, Chapin had better college placement than Brearley and Spence. For families that lived on the UES, Chapin and Spence were more sought after. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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The long standing stereotype (not in any order)is Brearley (academic), Chapin (social) and Spence (artistic and well rounded). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Brearley is no more academic than the others but they have moms who are very active on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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Yet, the SAT scores, and exmissions are basically identical among the 3 schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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B moms are more invested/obnoxious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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You've got the Spence & Chapin stereotypes mixed up, but in the end they are all great schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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S, C, B. S, B, C. B, S, C. B, C, S. C, S, B. C, B, S. Honestly, the likelihood that your kid will be offered even ONE of the 150 seats a year those schools have in total is very slim. Worry when you have a choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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for a second i thought this was a name poll. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] would you get breast implants. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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No but a lift would be good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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^but I'd never get it done. I don't think unnecessary surgery is a good idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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I can't imagine having surgery unless it's necessary healthwise so no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 09:22 AM Flag
[ - ] how often do you think happily married men masterbate? if they travel for business often, do you think its ok for them to look at internet porn while they are away from their wives 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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LOL! DH does't travel much but I know he looks. I think probably every day. So? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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looks at nude photos? does it bother you at all. have you said anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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"nude photos"? How archaic. He looks at porn on the internet. Doesn't bother me. It has nothing to do with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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please explain how it has nothing to do with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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ok. It did bother me at first. But now, married for 7 years together for 12, 2 dcs, I'm in menopause, he has a much higher drive than I do. He wants sex every day. I don't. He much prefers me to the internet, but sometimes it's just not possible for me to meet his needs. This works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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do you have a good sex life. are you attractive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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yes and he thinks so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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yes... I would rather he look at pictures than meet another woman to meet his needs... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] how much do breast implants cost 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:18 AM Flag
[ - ] do you hang or fold dh's golf/polo shirts? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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Fold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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I don't. They come back from the laundry folded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] it is dead diddley ead here. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Nordstrom Sale - those who went already - any MUST haves? Thanks! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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i did it online. got tons of stuff-not sure how much to keep. but they had some good deals on purses, dresses and shoes. i got a bunch of stuff for kids (geox shoes were 20-30 cheaper than normal) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] After months (maybe years) of discussion, we finally decided to move out to the 'burbs, and now I feel frozen in place: can't get motivated to look at houses, research schools, or anything. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.19.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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Maybe you don't want to move? Why are you moving? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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Space, schools, money...all the usual stuff. We'd stay if we could. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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Not complicated...sounds like you don't REALLY want to move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.11.09, 05:34 PM Flag
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we are in the same boat. it's my job to do the research and everyday I just come here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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Its because you prob don't want to go. All my friends forced to move either froze to prolong leaving or jumped in like getting into a cold pool. You will be ok, so many great things about leaving NYC I am sure GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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Maybe because there's a lot for you to research! Choose an easy/fun task and do it for 15 minutes to get started. THEN you can come back here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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It's not easy at first.Think about how much happier the kids will be, with all that extra space in their lives. I've been helping NYC parents move to lower Fairfield Cty, CT for years and they haven't looked back. If they need to go to a show/dinner in NYC anytime, they can drive back in 45 mins. You can have the best of both worlds. Excellent public schools and LOW taxes - no brainer! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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did you move yet..check out rowayton, CT...http://www.rowaytonct.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.11.09, 05:33 PM Flag
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45 mins. from fairfield to the theater district? lol. do your parents commute by helicopter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.11.09, 05:35 PM Flag
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You gotta love these time estimates. 45 minutes from Fairfield to the heart of NYC! Complete BS until we're talking 3am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.11.09, 05:39 PM Flag
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ITA, I know a couple families that live there and the commute is absolute hell, if you have to go back to the city every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.11.09, 05:48 PM Flag
[ - ] dd has had splotchy red rash on her face since yesterday morning. I assumed it was a reaction to a new sunscreen but this morning it looks like it is on her arms, too. Any idea what this could be. She's not sick. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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did you put sc on her arms too? new brand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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I did put it other places but only the sunscreen on her face was a new brand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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fifth disease is running strong right now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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wouldn't she have had some other symptoms by now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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not really - nephew had it and otherwise was fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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So many viruses appear as rashes. Is she uncomfortable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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she appears fine otherwise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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Then just keep an eye on her...could be a virus, could be a reaction to sunscreen or the heat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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fifths disease [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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