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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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[ - ] what to do for my 40th? i'm down 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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why down? 40 is the new 30! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I just turned 40 and we (dh and I ) went to Ct for some gambling, spa treatments and time alone. I had such a nice relaxing weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone know what the first week at Nest will be like (K)? Need to make sure I have a babysitter and have no idea if they will have half days etc. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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9 out of 10 publics have half day K for the first two days. I don't know about Nest specifically. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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The first two days are half days. One day your child will go to school in the morning and the next day in the afternoon. So half the class will be in one session and half in the other session. This way the teacher has a smaller group of kids at each part of the day so he/she can get to know them better. The whole class doesn't come together until the 3rd day. This is actually great for the kids and the teacher but not so good for working parents. I suggest that if you work, put in for those two days off now. On the first day, while your kid is in class, you will be attending an orientation in the auditorium. I also suggest joining brooklynnesters@yahoogroups.com or nestforum@yahoogroups.com. People are really helful on these list serves and the Brookyn Group has put together a couple of picnics so incoming kindergardners and their parents can meet each other and ask questions. I think there is another one coming up in August in Prospect Park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Actually the picnics and list serve are for families of Nest students of all grades, not just kindergarden. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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anyone know if school starts on 9/2 this year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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all NYC publics start september 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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thanks so much! that's very helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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np: It was a year ago so I may be off, but wasn't the third day also shorter? I kind of remember it was all kids but shorter length. I think the abbreviated days also help those kids who have separation issues. Going from summer vacation to new school/new teacher/new peers is a lot on those little folks. Oh and the first day (if it is like last year) is a madhouse. Nobody knows which class they are in, etc. Bring a cup of coffee and just let your kid play while the first 90% rush the tables. You're all gonna get to the same place. See you in Sept (or at the picnic.) And g/l. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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thanks for the info. what's the picnic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Brooklynnesters summer picnic. One just happened in DUMBO and the other one will be happening on Aug 9th in Prospect Park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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Thats good advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:03 AM Flag
[ - ] best spa in nyc 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Ettia. love that place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:11 AM Flag
[ - ] When will we start hearing from school about class lists, bus schedules, phase-in schedule, etc? DC starting private K this fall. Thanks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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It depends on the school. We got all that stuff early July [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:15 AM Flag
[ - ] what age do i remove bed rail? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] If you took Clomid, how long did you take it? I'm starting my fifth month... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.17.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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it can be a waste of time, imho. were you ovulating on your own before clomid? what's your fertility issue? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Design Moms: Which rug would look better with a sofa with this upholstery http://tinyurl.com/69bsvt ? Rug 1: http://tinyurl.com/5zcds6 Rug 2: http://tinyurl.com/623wcr 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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You need to do a color like red as opposed to a neutral - but the one you picked is very unattractive imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Which the red rug (#2) or the beige rug (#1)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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the red color is better but the pattern... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Ok... sorry for TMI but I am itching down there. No discharge or smell, just itchy. Advice on what to use? Cannot afford a dr's visit at the moment. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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look real close for a baby tick or 2.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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nope, nothing like that. no rash either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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did you just shave recently? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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I just dealt with this. It was a yeast infection. Go to grocery store and get the OTC stuff plus a topical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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even with no smell/discharge? Thought yeast infection had those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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np: ive never had the smell or discharge, but have had many yeastie beasties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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np: so did I and that's why i waited, and waited, and waited! But MD set me straight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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ok, thanks. will go to drugstore at lunch. did it get resolved quickly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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since it was MD, got a prescription cream. And yes, after 3 days. Worked just like OTC but probably a bit stronger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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ok, thanks... I'm going to go now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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are you sure it couldn't be an std? If you are, I would try monastat and see if it clears it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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completely sure (married, faithful dh) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Firing nanny of 4 years (long story, but it's way past time). I have 3 kids - 4 yo and 2 yo ds' and newborn dd. How hard will this be on the boys? Any suggestions for easing the transition? And how do I intro the new nanny? TIA - this is so stressful. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.17.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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I feel for you. I'm also firing out nanny of 2.5 yrs which is also long overdue. There may be an initial insecurity on the part of dcs, but I think they adapt pretty quickly to someone who is loving and caring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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It will be fine I almost never missed my nanny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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it will be fine. kids are resilient. just have nanny say goodbye so the older ones have closure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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I'm guessing if she's not a great nanny, that they will get over it soon. The only people I know that had a hard time getting over nanny leaving was when the nanny was amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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BTDT when older two boys were 3 and 5 and also had a newborn dd. She sucked and they didn't even care that they never saw her again. She wasn't abusive but she didn't do anything to engage them....she made this BIG deal about wanting to say goodbye to them. They came home from school and we explained that she was leaving to go work somewhere else and she wouldn't be back and they basically said, "oh, OK, bye" and that was it. I knew they didn't care about her and that is why I was firing (well that and another long story about general laziness)........if it's truly way past time, your kids won't miss her. If new nanny is great they will bond with her right away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Thanks. I do believe she genuinely cares about them, which is why I haven't done it up til now. But the other issues are just too much to ignore at this point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:39 AM Flag
[ - ] i am due with my first dd next month. initially we got prego with twins via IVF and sadly lost one twin at 20 weeks. getting and stating pregnant has been a total nightmare for me, therefore DH and i want to complete family asap, so are planning to get prego when #1 is 6 - 8 mos. will have to do IVF again. would i be crazy to put in 2 embryos and risk twins? that would result in me having 3 kids under 2years old! i just dont think we will have great chances if we only put in one emb and i cant bear the thought of having to go through IVF a third time. TIA! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.17.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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I know someone who implanted only 1 embryo with the same fear and got twins! I would wait until you have 1 to decide what you want to do. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Agree I would definitely wait and see how you feel. If your pregnancy was so hard, would it not make sense to wait a bit longer, especially if delivery turns out hard too? Waiting how recovery goes makes most sense IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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i've thought of that, but i have to be honest, i am pretty much in 'lets get this over with' mode. am concerned that once i am used to not being pregnant, i will have such a hard time getting back into prego mindset. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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But you will be a mom in a month, that is another mindset entirely, and one you may well enjoy very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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I have a friend with 4 kids under 5 (all singles) and she somehow deals with it. I also knew of a friend of a friend w/ 2 y.o. twins who then had triplets. If your worst case scenario is three kids under 2 - I'd say go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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ita. Signed, someone whose been there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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I personally couldn't do this, but everyone is different. how old are you? can you wait a little time? also, not to get your hopes up, but i have several friends who did IVF with their first dc's and didn't need it with other pg's. also, you may want to talk to your dr-your dr may want you to take a break from the ivf and pg for a year or so (many drs now recommend 2 yrs b/w kids for the mom to have a physical break from pg). I am sorry for the loss of your other db and wish you well with your soon to be born dd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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thanks - i am almost 34 - so not too old, but not that young either, so i dont have all the time in the world. plus it took us over 2 years to get prego, so i'd rather not wait any longer. unfortunately i know we will have to do ivf becuase of medical reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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enjoy your dd and give yourself some time before making a decision-maybe talk to dr at 6 wk follow up to see where you are. but if you have to do ivf, waiting from when your dc is 8 mos to 12 mos isn't that much time and 34 is pretty young. either way, gl and just enjoy your dd. sounds like you went through a lot to have her, so just enjoy the few months with her, since you can't get them back... and kids grow way too fast. if you are looking ahead to being pg, you may forget to enjoy this dc, which you may not want to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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I would talk to your re, they may not even be willing to do IVF that quickly after pregnancy. There are all sorts of very good reasons not to before 1 year, and they would be compounded by the fact that you may be carrying twins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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ita - if you're already at risk, have had a difficult time, and are spending the money on ivf, why risk the higher rates of premature labor and fetal death? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there no one on here who has successfully used a Man with a Van service? We just need to move some shelves into storage, and I don't want to spend a fortune on it. I'm getting soem crazy-high quotes when I'm calling serivces on Craigslist. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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I don't know what Man with a Van is, but for movers you can try emove.com-- the movers are all rated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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rent a u-haul? why don't you post an ad on craig's list. "seeking guy with a van for small project 1-2 hours" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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The Nervous Nellie in me worries about this, but it's probably better than grabbing a number off one of the bus shelter leaflets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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I've used NYStuff for other things and they were pretty good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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advertise on craigslist with specific details-- # of hours and total fee. $100? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] god, I think we've decided to have a third. Am I nuts? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.17.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Nope, I am (pg with #4... that being said, 3&4 are twins!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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I'm pg with #3 and wanted a 3rd for a while. I still think I'm crazy but excited [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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I am a number 3! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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not nuts. i had my 3rd in march and am so glad i went for it. eveyrone said we were crazy. i say go for it. gl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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OP: do yo work? I wohm full time (but very 9-5), have great nanny and supportive dh who also works 9-5. #1 is 4 now, #2 is 2. Just wonder if its fair to them to have to share my and my DH's time w/ another child [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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i do work full time. i have a 5 1/2yr old, a 2 1/2 yrs old and the baby is 4mos old. we have a great nanny. we all just make it work. my dh, nanny and i all actually make an effort to spend one on one time with all of them as best we can. #1 and #2 have their moments where they seem jealous about the attention someone else is getting, but i think thats natural. when we had our 2nd, our 1st had her moments too. we just try really hard to make sure everyone gets some alone time me and dh, even if its just to go to the grocery store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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OP: thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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OR: meant to add, what has turned out to work out really great is that #1 and #2 have really bonded and play well together when the focus is on the baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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We had #3 in April. Great so far, just more difficult administratively (i.e. getting places, etc.) GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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yes, but I want a 3rd too. I am not up for the pg though. I think I would adopt or foster parent first [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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The transition from 2 to 3 is easier than the transition from 1 to 2 (and, of course, 0 to 1). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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OP: that's encouraging, thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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How can you do that in the city? You must have mad loot! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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OP: not in NYC, just appreciate the NYC point of view [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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not really. We have three kids in a 2BR apartment. This is sufficient until the oldest hits the teenager years. The kids share our relatively large bedroom and we crammed our bed into the tiny second BR. It works just fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Any international moms on? I will be living in Europe for a year, want to try to get pg. while there. I'm high risk for a bunch of reasons (clotting, a few other things), had first dc here at Cornell, did not love my OB and she confirmed it by being totally unhelpful when I asked about finding someone abroad for if I get pg. Ugh. Anyone have any tips on how to do this in another country? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.17.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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just find yourself an English speaking dr when you are there and ask them how things work in their country [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Where in Europe? Some places have excellent prenatal and maternal care, and you shouldn't have trouble finding an english-speaking dr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Do we all think Oprah is a great big phony? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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I think most celebs are phonies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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how many do you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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I have been saying this for years. She is a narcissistic phony [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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No. I had lunch with her once and she was incredibly lovely and genuine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Did you have something of value that she wanted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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I wonder what is really going on between Steadman and she. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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I think it's going on between her and Gayle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:10 AM Flag
[ - ] How do you pronounce the name Eoin? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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Annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:13 AM Flag
[ - ] any idea how much the cartier love bangle is? Just a plain one, no diamonds. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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$3800 but i got one lightly used on ebay for a bit more than half that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.09, 11:06 AM Flag
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np Good chance it's fake. Would never buy fine jewelery or designer bags on Ebay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.09, 11:10 AM Flag
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nope, got it authenticated at cartier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.09, 11:13 AM Flag
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3800 but i got one on ebay for a little over 2K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.09, 11:07 AM Flag
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