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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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[ - ] fat chance but anyone have any leftover injectible meds? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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horse? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] If you got one of those dark lines up and/or down from belly button while pregnantm when did it go away if ever? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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linea negra. it went away for sure but i'm not sure how long it took. db was born in july and i know it was gone by feb. which was the next time i put on a swim suit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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8 mo pp and its still there, though its much lighter (but my belly is tanner, too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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When I was pg with my 2nd child, it took about a year to fully go away. I still had the line from the belly button down. Now, that I am pg with #3, I am in my third tri and it's now reappearing. May be it will stay for good. lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you do with you 1 mth all daylong (besides feed, burp & change), this is so boring. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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that's pretty much it. it's why i feel sorry for people who go back to work at 8 wks. that's only the beginning of the interesting phase. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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op: is it possible i'm not stimulating him enough? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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a 1mo doesn't need stimulation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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What did you expect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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op: I guess I'm just wondering if there's something I could be doing that I'm not, we go for walks - but he dozes off from carriage motion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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He is a normal 1mo. He will be more interactive soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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1mo babies sleep. that's what they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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Is it possible for them to eat or sleep to much from bordom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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no. you're over thinking this. he is 30 days old - he doesnt have the capacity to be bored [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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and the whole world is new and interesting to him, its easier to overstimulate a one month old than the reverse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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ITA - op. read a baby development book asap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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These people are being mean. I was very bored, too, in spite of loving my db a lot. Not everyone is made to go from working to sitting around all day with a person who can't speak or even hold a rattle. It will get better soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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I was bored too, but op is worrying about not givin her nb enough stimulation. She should spend the down time reading a good book on child development, sicne she's so clueless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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oh, I think she's just feeling bad that she's bored. as I said, it's hard to go from a lot to nothing like that, and no one prepares you in all the gushing about having a baby. OP, just enjoy this quiet time, read, do email, etc. It will be over soon and you'll miss it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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not what she said from the rest of her posts (i.e. - is it possible i'm not stimulating him enough) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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it is boring, but OP shouldnot worry about boring her baby. And she can certainly take baby places she finds interesting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Not intentionally mean just amazed that someone has had a baby and has no idea what is normal for a newborn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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np and how would someone with their first baby have any idea what is normal for a newborn?? I sure didn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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wouldn't common sense tell you that a 1mo is only going to eat, sleep and poop? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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1. books; 2. pediatrician; 3. exeperience with babies from friends, family, or prior employment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:55 PM Flag
[ - ] zoe grace, or grace zoe, 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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Zoe Grace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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boring boring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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np sometimes names don't have to be exciting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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ITA, but this is just so common [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:46 PM Flag
[ - ] How close to your pre-preg body were you 1 mth post delivery? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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not even on the same continent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Weight almost the same, shape far from it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:22 PM Flag
[ - ] moms that did injected iui, how many times did it take to get preg? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.16.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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IUI w/0 fertility drugs, once and was unsuccessful, scheduled IVF and got preg naturally the month before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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worked 1st time for me; miscarried. then 6 more cycles, bingo, had a problem-free pregnancy and a great daughter. tried for another -- i think maybe 8 times? before giving up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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12 but I finally did. I did many ivfs that I converted to iui [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about Columbus Preschool? Thoughts? Where do kids go from there? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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I haven’t heard great things, lots of teacher turnover and not very good exmissions mostly Calhoun, Trevor and Dwight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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very inconsistent school - hit or miss with the teachers who don't have many (or any) years of teaching under their belts. PSD comes off as helpful, wonderful during admissions process, but in reality doesn't help much with exmissions and can be combative. After several years at the school, she really didn't know my DC because she doesn't spend any time in the classroom. They are more concerned with filling seats for next year and aren't watching/concerned about the quality of what's happening in the classrooms...proceed with caution. PS Families are generally great and kids go to publics, G&T, Hunter, Calhoun, St hilda's, cathedral, dwight, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Nut free cupcakes in NYC? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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Besides Divvies, does anyone know where I could find nut free cupcakes in Manhattan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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We have found that cupcake cafe is good and get all our bday cakes for peanut allergy son there. They only caveat is that they chocolate uses choc made in a factory w peanuts (although, ironically, Babycakes, which markets itself as an allergy-safe place, has the same issue). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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you can also try Ciao For Now in the East Village. However, they have one nut that they bake with in a cake but you can put in a special order detailing your child's allergy and the baker will wipe everything down before baking your cupcakes. You should call and speak the the owner (Amy) before ordering to make sure you are comfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Nut free cupcakes in NYC? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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i use the cherrybrook farm cake mix - as cupcakes - it is dairy free, egg free, etc, and nut free (and made in a safe facility). can get it at most health food stores [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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whole foods has a vegan cupcake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:36 PM Flag
[ - ] if taking progesterone, which are you taking? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.16.08, 01:10 PM Flag
[ - ] what's the first, or one of the first websites that you ever went to? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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my middle school science teacher's website. This was in about 1995, he was the only person i knew who had a website [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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i remember the first time i "surfed the world wide web." it was 1996 on my boyfriend's computer. i searched "indigo girls" and was shocked to see what a presence they had on the web. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Will be visiting San Franciso in August with 5 year ds. Although we will be staying in a corporate apartment in Twin Peaks (near noie valley) we will have a car. Local and other moms, would greatly appreciate any must see/do attractions, restaurant recommendations or other things we would want to know about. Many thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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definitely keep an eye on http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco. Lots of good reccs. there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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not local but we visit SF a lot. exploratorium is great. the park ontop of moscone center that i cannot remember the name of is also nice, as is the zoo. most 5 y.o.'s will get a kick out of riding a cable car and even the trolleys on market. Lots of playgrounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] 2.4yo has been peeing on the potty well at home. She can do it on command and will even stop in the middle of an activity (if she's not too absorbed) to go. She tried to poop once on the potty but got scared. Should we just put in her underpants and go for it? (She's *dying* to wear underpants.) Or wait until she can poop on the potty? (PS: I'm pg and having a baby next month, if that matters.) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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depends on your philosophy. if she can hold the poop until you get a diaper on her and you're ok with her being in panties but pooping in a diaper, then let her wear panties. if it's going to bother you to have a 3 y.o. asking for a diaper for pooping, then make her wait for the panties so she has the incentive to poop on the potty. i don't think either one is more right than the other. i think you have to pt according to your own parenting style so do what will work for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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you should look at dr. cohen's "the new basics" philosophy. he definitely argues in favor of putting her in underwear, knowing that there will be a couple of accidents. the kid's going to be so grossed out by the mess that she'll learn her lesson quicky. interesting, if a bit messy, philsophy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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go for underwear. BUt I would be prepared for regression once DB comes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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With my son and he was 3 years old at the time, we put him in underwear cold turkey and he had a couple of accidents. He hasn't pooped in his underwear. I guess he got lucky. Underwear isn't absorbant so they try not to dirty them. Good Luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Can a 2.5 yo go on the circle line cruises downtown? Their line is alwasy busy and ticket prices start at age 4 - 11. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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yes, of course - just no charge under a certain age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Thanks. I've lived here for 10 years and never been on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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How old is old enough to go on the real CL around the whole island? I have 3.5 twins & a 4.5 DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:10 PM Flag
[ - ] recommendations for a place/person to do a brazilian towards the end of pregnancy? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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glad to see I am not the only one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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kimara anhert (sp) on madison and 84th - lidia. She's very quick - 8 mins start to finish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:56 PM Flag
[ - ] it seems like most of the REALLY NASTY women are gone. still a few judgmental beasts who think their way is the only way, of course. i swore off the old ub, came here to see what's up, and even though it's way slower, it's a bit nicer and that's good. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I like it better too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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there are still a few around now and then, but mostly I think you are right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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i like it. but i think the fact that you can see specific posts on the front page totally skews what would normally get responded to sometimes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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how? Don't you have to come in and sign in to reply? It might entice you to come in, but I don't think it effects what gets responded to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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yes - but once you're signed it you can still be on that front page and i'm assuming people respond to the posts from there. that's the only way i can think that some of these posts still keep popping up to the top days and days after they were started. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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did you check "sort by recency" over to your right? That stops that from happening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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i know that's an option but on the "old ub" you could sort by most active and rarely did posts from a week ago get pushed to the top. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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I still troll here. I've just been busy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:09 PM Flag
[ - ] What would you think of a baby shower invite that said "Registered at Target and BRU. Gift receipt required for exchange." Informative or tacky? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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tacky, unfortunately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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A little tacky but it is a bitch to return things to Target w/o a receipt so I guess I understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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op: yes - this came up b/c starting in august you can only return something to bru w/a receipt. even if it's on your registry and the store double sells your registry they will not take the item back w/out a receipt. very annoying. but i'm very reluctant to even mention returns on an invite. it's like saying "bring something so i can take it back." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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how annoying, that's going to make me think twice about registering there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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everyone knows this, so if they choose not to give gift receipt, that's their choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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op: actually - i had no idea that bru required a receipt for things they sell in their store. when i was shopping there, they'd take just about anything back for store credit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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tacky tacky tacky (everyone knows this) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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op: well - i know it goes against etiquette and i think it's tacky but i'm not the only one hosting. i was trying to get an idea of what those receiving invites might think. there is a lot of true etiquette that people don't care so much about anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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I would put a little asterisk at the bottom that says "Ask the hostess about the m-t-b's registry" and then have the hostess convey that info when they RSVP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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tacky, but nothing surprises me anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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I don't like registry information on an invite at all, so I would say tacky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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op: my idea was to put nothing about registry on the invite and if people ask when they rsvp where she's registered we can say "she's registered at bru but they've really tightened their return policy so you may want to ask for a gift receipt." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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that's what I would do - see my post above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Totally tacky. If someone has half a brain, they'll check BRU automatically to see if you are registered, or they will call and ask about a registry. The notation about the gift receipts is horrible, although I realize it is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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The definition of tacky! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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