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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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[ - ] How did you determine to whom to send birth announcements? I definitely want to send them to extended family and people who've gotten us gifts which is generally close friends, but we have gotten them from other people kind of randomly over the years and not sure if I should include them too? It seems a little silly beyond a certain point. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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i didn't send announcements I just sent out thank you cards with db photo on the front ,I felt announcements made it look like we wanted a gift [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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You should send them to everyone! its such a special moment you need to let everyone know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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I would send to everyone on my Christmas card list... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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We sent a photo announcement which(inside) thanked everyone for showering such wonderful gifts and other sentiments, leading up to baby's arrival. We left space for personal notes when needed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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did you do this instead of individual thank you cards for shower gifts or in addition to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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We combined the intent, as the shower was very late in the pregnancy- 8/half mos. The card had a photo on front and opened to notice of safe arrival/details and We thank you for all the wonderful gifts, loving support and wishes. We penned personal messages after the printed text. We got a lot of comment and positive feedback on that announcement/thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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**btw we sent them to close friends/family/all shower attendees, those that couldn't be there, all people that sent gifts and all the people that we love and whom love us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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cute [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 03:47 PM Flag
[ - ] trying to to figure out when i oveulate so we can start trying . got my P on weds the 10th and last month got it on the 9th.... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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ummm... you don't use an actual calender, you use one that correlates to how many days are in your cycle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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ie, day 1 is first day of period, day x is day you ovulate and figure out on average how many days between period and ovulation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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once i know how many days are between periods then what [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Have sex at least every other day for the 7 days before you should get ovulation till 2 after. I highly recommend getting the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I think that it will explain it a lot better than I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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np: Usually you ovulate about 11-14 days before your period, so get busy 2-3 days before that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] DD turns 5mo on Saturday. I made it breastfeeding 8 months with #1 (now 2.2). I'm miserably from sleep deprivation and hormones (hair falling out, night sweats, irritable all the time). Working full time at demanding job. Do I just give up now? If I wean to formula for daytime and 3am feeding, does it do any good to keep nursing in the morning and night? And what to do then about weekends? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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there should not be a 3am feeding. She should be sleeping thru the night. Do a morning and evening feeding. My db is 5mths on Monday, and dr says he should be sleeping 8-9pm until 5-6am with no night feedings. Just getting there now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Seems like everything is doom and gloom. It makes me so nervous - afraid that I am going to lose my job (restructuring at my company - I am not in finance) any suggestions on how not to have this constant worry? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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mental recession [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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there's nothing you can do either way, so focus on your blessings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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REalize there is little you can do. Have 6 mos of expenses in cash in savings. Put kids in public school. Control your spending. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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thanks for suggestions - I have all the above but still feel nervous - guess I just need to get over it, but it is hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Me too, I work in Finance and am primary wage earner. need a bigger apartment - but am paralyzed about making any kind of decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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that is how I feel about my "investments" which are mostly in basic saving accounts (and have been for 2 years) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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i feel the same way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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It doesn't help that the price of everything is going up. We have no car, so don't worry about gas so much. But food! It's getting so expensive to eat healthy meals. Can barely afford to ride the subway with family on weekends, much less take a cab. Noticed two stores on Madison closing - Talbots and body shop. It's the beginning of the end. Wish I could afford to move OUT of the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:24 PM Flag
[ - ] I work in finance and got a call from a headhunter for a job with more $$. I am pretty happy now but figure I should just go on the interview to see. Not sure I am qualified enough for the other position anyhow. Is this a bad idea, to do the interview and see? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.11.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Not a bad idea at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Never a bad idea...go for it. At the very least you'll make a new contact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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But will they feel I am just wasting their time and then I am burning a new contact? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Sometimes a bad idea. Ex-DH works at an i-bank and one of the MDs was so furious that one of the guys in his group interviewed with a competitor that he fired him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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It's never good when your employer finds out you are looking for a new job (unless they want you to leave). I assume OP would not advertise it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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I know, but some industries are so small and incestuous that word can definitely leak out. This is not the enviroment, particularly in the finance industry, where you want to rock the boat for something you don't even know if you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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Could they be that surprised considering how the markets are if people get scared and interview elsewhere? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Please recommend goo places for winter/xmas break for family with 5 year old. Live in NY.thx 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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maybe the nickelodeon theme park has a lot of that goo they use on the award show? gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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Loews Hotels are great for kids. Miami, Orlando or St. Pete. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] my g/f cracked her newborn's skull when she fell on her while walking in a carrier. now i'm nervous about carrying db in my wrap. does anyone use a bicycle helmut? i think that would be wise esp if taking db around town via subway (stairs), etc. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.11.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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this made me laugh at the visual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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the fact that you are nervous probably means you will be more careful - it is only 2 months that they are "newborn" and you will probably not be doing that much traveling.... besides I don't think they have bike helmuts that small. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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what???? that is so freakish. i thought newborns' skulls were still soft -- how did it "crack"? and are you suggesting putting a bicycle helmet on your baby? if I saw you I would laugh and point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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newborns skulls are not "soft" and can easily fracture. The "softness" you are referring to is that the bones are not fully fused and so there are "soft spots" over which the brain is not fully protected by bone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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^^^stray, no stay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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OP: wow some of you ladies here are assholes. this really happened and it didn't happen to me. and who the f&ck cards what it would look like carrying your db with a bicycle helmet if it will protect him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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agree people are being mean. However seriously have you ever seen a newborn? they are really really small you will not be able to find a helmut that fits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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because it is overprotective. I'm sure it did happen, but really, what are the chances? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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oh LOL! you made me laugh harder at the visual of a lady with a baby with a bicycle helmet who is swearing at everyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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LMAO! Thank you you just brightened my day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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you're welcome! I am still laughing!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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so true = good luck finding a helmet that small. You may want to just make one out of bubble wrap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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is the newborn alright? or is it permanently damaged? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Do you seriously think anyone makes bicycle helmets in size newborn? The weight of it would probably do more harm to the baby's undeveloped neck muscles than any good it could possibly do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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well, come on. we're supposed to run out and buy bike helmets for dbs because your uncoordinated friend couldn't manage to walk down the street without falling spread-eagle on the pavement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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That is horrific. Is her baby okay?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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i understand your concern but it's a freak thing that happened. you can't protect your kid from everything. the chances of this happening are miniscule. just be careful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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^^ and don't take your newborn on the subway during rush hour or anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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They say wearing a bicycle helmet outside of cycling is a bad idea. One of the unintended consequences of our hyper active, "you must wear a helmet" mentality is kids are strangling at a much higher rate. They leave their helmet on at the playground, the helmet gets caught on something and they hang from the straps. Sorry, I recognize you are anxious and this is not a baby issue. I'm just jumping off from your post 'cause you made me think of it. (Plus I have to imagine with their weak neck muscles this would be an all around bad idea for baby.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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I fell once while I had db in the ergo and caught myself but if I hadn't would have landed on db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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^^oops, meant to add, I think those carriers are a bit dangerous too and especially worry going up and down stairs, crossing the street...before I hear about women in the rice patty fields carrying their dcs around...none of them are in a cement jungle like manhattan with icy streets, steps etc. Our preschool sends a letter every year warning parents of the danger of carrying children on their shoulders should the parent trip and fall and I think the baby carriers pose the same danger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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that's crazy. What are you going to do never carry your kid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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i'm not a complete spaz, so no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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I remember when I was was walking in the park with my db in a bjorn (facing in) and a man stopped me to tell me that he worked in a hospital emergency room and took care of a lot babies whose parents had fallen while walking with the db in a carrier. he said it was much safer to have the kids facing in...never out... for what it's worth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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a lot of these responses prove that this forum has gone downhill. calling someone whose child has a cracked skull uncoordinated or a spaz? karma is going to shove its foot so far up some of your a$$es that's for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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So scary. Is your df's baby okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 10:55 AM Flag
[ - ] This is pretty tasteless but nonetheless, here I go. I was invited to a "White Trash" party. What should I wear? TIA! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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platinum blond wig [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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ragged denim mini + cut up t-shirt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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stonewashed denim [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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what did you wear before you married dh and got $$? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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ha ha. actually, i was the sugar mama when I married him since he was in medical school and very poor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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then just borrow something from mil or sil;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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I prob. would not go to a party whose theme was ridiculing lower income people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:01 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm looking for a college counselor in NYC. Have a very bright and high-achieving ds who because of some attentional issues attends a high school that is OK but not great for him educationally. His grades and scores are terrific, but his classes are not challenging enough for him, no AP courses, etc. We are doing all we can to enrich him outside of school, but I'm trying to figure out what I can do to make him attractive to colleges. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Are you saying that your kid is going to a school that offers no AP? What about IB? That must be a horrible school, not just OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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I'm out of the loop, but I got a scholarship to take classes at a college based on my PSAT scores. Taking college courses in an area that interests him will show he can do this. The summer would have been a great time, but he can also look into weekends. If he has good scores and shows leadership that helps. GL and you can't get in somewhere if you don't apply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Thanks for your helpful advice! He is actually taking a college course over the summer, but I hadn't thought about during the year. It's a great idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:16 PM Flag
[ - ] I don't live in NYC so I am curious about the "tests" that children have to do to get into the TT schools. Can anyone describe to me how/what a test looks like for a 4 year old? Is it expected that the children can read? or do they just ask them to draw pictures? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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not expected to read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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what do they expect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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Believe it or not, there are 3 different tests, depending on which type of school you want to apply to: privates use ERB, Hunter uses Stanford Binet and the public gifted & talented use the OLSAT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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can people practice these tests with their children? Do they do flashcards? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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you aren't supposed to prep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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It's an IQ test. Unless you have access to the test, you really can't prep. And if you DID have access to test and prepped, it's very likely tester would know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:09 PM Flag
[ - ] What is Friends like? Seems like a religious type school but it is Quaker. What does that mean? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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quaker+society of friends= a christian sect= a reigion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Friends is another way to say quaker. That is how they refer to themselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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^^^ as Christian religions go, they are possibly the least dogmatic about their beliefs (except their belief in pacifism). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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No alcohol allowed at school functions held in the school, no lotteries or games of chance in school, a low endowment because "hoarding" is not allowed--these beliefs all seem quite dogmatic to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Will have more emphasis on ethics than many other schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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I just choked on my coke. Certainly not the one in manhattan. It's mostly about celebrity, connections and money these days...and ethics?? Give me a break...they have the one of the most UNethical admission procedures among the private schools. Definitely ranks up there with the Dalton basement interview and St Ann's line of "your dc is perfect for our school" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] what is erb - is it a test? can someone spell it out so I can find an example? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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erb stands for educational records board. it is used here to refer to a specific test taken for private school admissions, but the ERB does a lot of testing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Need to lose 15lbs. post baby fat (7mo pp) do you think I have to sign up for some diet program or just try to run 30 min everyday and it will just disappear? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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you need to diet too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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i wouldn't sign up for a program, just determine how many calories you should be eating and count them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] At what age did your dc sleep through the night? My friend's 20 month old still doesn't sleep through the night and asked me if I'd ever heard of other kids that age not sleeping through the night. I don't really know at what age my other friends sleep trained their kids, but I thouht it was generally sometime under 1yo. I'd love feedback. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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both of mine (who weren't realy sleep trained) were pretty much sleeping through by a year or so. did they have rough nights? sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Both my kids slept through the night more or less at some point before 6 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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dd - 4mo. ds - 8mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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One of mine took almost 2 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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i didn't sleep train and i let ds nurse at night, so he did not sleep through until i night weaned him at 12 months. he slept through the night pretty much after that, although once he went into a twin bed at 16 months, if he woke up in th emiddle of the night, he just came and got in bed with us and went back to sleep. he still does that now, although far less often and usually after 6am when dh has left for work. it works for us so no big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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