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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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[ - ] where is best places to buy bunkbeds? if you were doing a girl/ boy room, what color bunkbeds would you choose? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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I like the Stanley Young America line - it is sold in a lot of places. Solid wood. I would choose a medium to dark wood tone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:33 PM Flag
[ - ] DH here, any questions? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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How much does a walrus weigh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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op: no idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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many of us have our own DHs -- why would we need to ask you anything? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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You might ask a question, your DH would be disinclined to answer with 100% honesty - e.g. "Am I fat?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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riiiight -- and that's something i would ask a poster on a message board? who can't even see me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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np: (I'm also a dh) I have gotten great insight into my dw from the posters here. I think (as much as it is detrimental to civility) the anonymity here can encourage honesty you might not get from men about things you would not ask men you know casually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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what's in this for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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Are you a SAHD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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Do you have a wandering eye? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:50 AM Flag
[ - ] I have bought a "nanny cam"--for those of you who have used them, did you let the nanny know or not? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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no- duh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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I wouldn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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ugh. people actually use nanny cams? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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nope and it helped I am very pro nanny cam [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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umm...yes. the point of a nanny cam is to prevent not catch her in the act of doing something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Never. If you find something, fire her without that as explanation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Everyone will find something if you look long and hard enough. Most of us would be fired as moms if there were nannycams in our homes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.18.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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Can you tell me what nanny cam you ended up with, and were you happy with it? i'm at a loss here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.18.08, 07:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Ongoing effort to try to get organized and minimize our household clutter. For those with schoolage children, how much of their work, notebooks, art projects, etc. do you keep from each year and how do you store them? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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you're supposed to keep that crap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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lol. I apparently need to adopt more of that attitude since I have saved every scrap of [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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schoolwork for the past 4 years. I need to purge but am so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I think I am also emotionally attached to the stuff which doesn't help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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plastic fil box w/ a folder labeled for each year I keep 3 to 4 favorite pics, school photos, papers, awards etc. for each grade level, it works great and sicne it's so organized I can see her progress! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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oops FILE box [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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thanks for sharing your method. Do you discard all worksheets, notebooks, etc from the year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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My new method is to photograph the artwork and make a Shutterfly album at the end of the school year - then I can throw it all away and not feel guilty! I keep only a few special things in a box for each year and I'm thinking of editing those down. Trying to mend my packrat ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:14 PM Flag
[ - ] i may be crazier than any of you. next year I will have 1 dc in gen ed public schoo, 1 dc in citywide gifted and 1 dc in private. So there! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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geez...why make it so hard on you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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OP: I have 3 kids with very different needs. I'll hold it over all their heads when I'm old and gray [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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yeah, #1 was overly coddled, and you couldn't bear to send him to the wolves by going public, #2 got into anderson so you got to brag, and #3 got shafted. all the money spent on coddled dc, all the ego on the anderson kid and #3 will likely be the most successful of the lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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OP: I hope you're right about #3! (see below) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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NP - I'll have one in private and the other in G&T and this is exactly what I worry about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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np: no sib policy when she applied, needed FA, doesn't believe kids should be together? who knows? sounds ridiculous though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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actually, #1 missed out on the whole G&T mess because we moved here too late. #2 tested in and #3 has special needs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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it's a crazy city. you do what you gotta do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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We had neighbors that were doing that - oldest was at private HS (had been in public K-8), middle DC was at Delta, youngest was at Hunter. The age spread was enough that the oldest was getting himself to/from school and Mom did one drop-off and Dad did the other one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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the MS delta kid needed to be dropped off? do kids travel alone by that age? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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np--I think it varies by school and perhaps between public and private. Only a few 6th graders at my dc's school (private) travel to school by themselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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it also depends on distance and methods of transportation - DCs who can walk to school will go on their own sooner than DCs who have to take the subway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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there was a stretch when the oldest was in middle school (and getting himself there) and the two younger ones needed to be taken to two different elementary schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Have 1 yo and looking at vacation properties we'd like to use most weekends. Any nonobvious coping tips from BTDTs when children get older and there are competing interests plus 17 birthday parties? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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we know families that sold the weekend houses because they weren't being used enough and others that just rented them out for those years until the DCs were old enough to stay in the City on the weekends themselves. other DCs just missed all the birthday parties. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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It's hard -- signed a mom of an 11-y-o and a 15-y-o! But we can afford it and think that the pros outweigh the cons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Still pregnant with first...wondering how you use a tiny public toilet when stroller won't fit in stall. NYC. Thanks. Just wondering. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Handicapped stall. Just allow anyone who is actually handicapped to go ahead of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] how often do you talk to/IM/email your DH during a typical day? How many times on average does he initiate contact, and vice versa? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Approx 5-7 times a day with about half initiation by him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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we talk about 2 times on the phone but text all through out the day- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Once a day - he calls as he is walking into the subway, so I know when he's going to get home and can tell him if I need him to get something on his way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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ditto this, but in opposite world [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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used to be several times a day for quick chats. now, almost never. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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most days i don't talk to him until we get home at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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I call him once a day on my lunch hour. He sometimes calls of e-mails if he needs something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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i usually call him about 6pm to see what time he thinks he might get home. other than that - only when absolutely necessary. i initiate 90% of our interactions on a workday. he (thinks he) is very important at work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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At least 3 or 4 times for a quick check-in. Wouldn't feel like a normal day if we didn't. Kind of amazing now that I think of it considering we've been married almost 14 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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^^^He calls me 60 percent of the time ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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never call him. we skype or email only about errands or tasks 2x-3x a day. 50/50 initiation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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we both work full-time so it depends on how busy we each are. generally, email and/or quick telephone call at least once a day, though there have been days with no contact until we get home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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He calls in the evening to let me know when he expects to be home. Calls more if a kid is sick or there's something going on. I rarely call him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:56 AM Flag
[ - ] friend whose DH made lots of money lately is so unsensitive to the fact that my DH just lost his job. Went to her house and she showed me a pic of a house she is looking to buy for $12 million (2nd home) and saying that is the only was to have a 2dn home, otherwise why bother (we have a sm cottage where she stayed w/ us in the past). Sorry need to vent... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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clearly she is NOT a friend! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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It's so weird. I would never discuss the price of anything I bought with friends. She sound like a loser. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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She clearly implied that our house sucks, which is rudew specially because they spent a week here with us last summer, where I cooked and cleaned the whole time... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Dump her sorry ass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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That is very insensitive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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she is obviously self absorbed and not really a friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Yes, I know, but I am such a sucker, we go such a long way (9years) and I feel sad to "dump" her, however she also annoys me so much... I think she loves me for the fact that she can just rub in and she feels superior [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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but what are you getting out of it? If nothing dump her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:41 PM Flag
[ - ] If you had a separate play room, would you buy one of those Pottery barn wall systmes for all of the toys? Or will the kids outgrow the big toys quickly? My kids are 3 & 5. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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I got the bin racks from IKEA. I couldn't justify spending $1500 (though I do think the wall system would adapt as the kids get older). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I did less expensive white shelves in a row along a wall with matching storage baskets to use on them. much cheaper than PB unit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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We have those super cheap Ikea drawers (different colors and sizes) and it's easy to organize (and has held up well). Our playroom space is a separate space (so I care less about what it looks like). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Told DH that if only wants a relationship with dcs and not me then he should leave. Now I am afraid he will really leave.. but really don't want him too. Not sure what to do now.. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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so you do want him to stay even if he ignores you and your needs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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maybe it would be better than being a single mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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give him a BJ tonight...he won't leave! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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we haven't slept in the same room in months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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then you both need some sex, try it and see if it helps... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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what if I approach him and he rejects me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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he is a man I am almost positive he will NOT reject you but you can't ask, just reach over and kiss his neck or grab his unit...if he does reject you then you know it's not you and it's over...BTW speaking from experience some how sex always brings us back together it's important in a relationship..so my old marriage counselor says and I agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I know no sex - not even touching is part of the problem. I guess if I try and he rejects me - I'll know the answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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goodluck...fingers crossed for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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would you still try if you weren't sure if he was cheating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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yeah...but how sure are you, I feel like I would know if my hubby was cheating. If he rejects than I would really suspect something and the damage might already be done but maybe since it's been a while for you both maybe you are both shy or scared to initiate? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I'm not 100% sure but have suspicions - he stays out for hours at night all the time and has had several weekend trips this year. Wouldn't say where or who he went with, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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hmmm I just asked my hubby about this and he said that he may not be having an affair but needs his time away...but doens't want to tell you what he does..Either way he needs to tell you, not cool but still try sex and if it doesn't work you can hate me instead..okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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thanks so much... this is so helpful. I think I can give it a try -- but I feel like crying my eyes out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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I am going to bed but was waiting to hear back from you...relationships are hard but you can feel good knowing that YOU are giving it a try then you did all that you can do...have fun and knock his socks off! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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^^ will post tomorrow and let you know how it it went [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I get on after kids are in bed around 8ish-kinda still learning the ropes on UB so I will look for a post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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ok - will start my post with Last night I attempted to have sex with DH to make up and..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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okay..I gotta go to bed so tired! Goodluck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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maybe tell him you were wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Damn. Having an asthma attack. Not on any peventive meds and this happens about 1x/summer. Never even need my inhaler during other times of the year. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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why the hell are you posting on a computer then? can't.breathe.but.i.can.type.DAMMIT!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Not the severity requiring hospitalization. Just a pain and need to vent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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one time a summer? sounds like you don't need a preventative. take some albuterol if you have it... if not, you should get some. Drink coffee. Go to doc if it doesn't stop (sure you know this...) GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Exactly what I'm doing...using Xopenex inhaler and will call doc in a.m. to see if he wants me to go on an inhalable steroid briefly (have done this in the past). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Poll- What do you ladies think C-Rod should get out of the divorce? 5 year marriage. 2 Kids. He hit the gold mine before they married. Thoughts? 41 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Child support [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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OP- That's my thought too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Whatever the pre-nup specifies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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I think that A-rod has balls and should get what's coming to him. He played around and got caught. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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A lot. Because he's continually publicly humiliated her, and left her in the hospital with their newborn to go visit Madonna (even if it is just for some cult religion thing and not sex) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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I think she got pg with second to rake in more child support in the inevitable divorce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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np: she didn't get pg alone. He was there for the ride [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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True- But it seems like A-rod will poke anything if given the opportunity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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well if you play you pay. He could have bagged it or not had sex with his wife but he didn't. God knows if he passed on diseases to her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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That's why he had a prenup. I think she knew what she was getting into. I think she rolled the dice to get a high rolling lifestyle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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bagged it? what woman talks like that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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oh please grow up..yes he could have bagged it (does this hurt your PC ears). We are talking about a dirt bag..so yes bagged it. A native NYer talks like this. Grow up we are on an anon board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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np: doesn't "bagged it" just mean to walk away or throw in the towel? How is that a weird thing for a woman to say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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ittttta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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So if a wealthy man humiliates his wife, she gets compensated. And if a poor or middle class man humiliates his wife, she gets...what? Does the humiliation become more worthy of compensation if the man has money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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No, it just really sucks for the rest of us that we can't extract the just monetary punishment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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^^I see they had a pre-nup. Well, then obviously whatever the pre-nup says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Divorce settlements aren't supposed to be punishment or revenge. They should be about dividing the marital assets fairly and providing for the children. In this case, he earned all the money and they aren't in a communal property state. She should get child support and a bit to tide her over until she gets a job. Unless she and A-rod agree that she should SAH, in which case he should support her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Well, they ought to be. Splitting up is one thing, acting like he has should have real consequences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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There will be consequences. His marriage is ending. But to assign financial penalties is insane. Cheating on your spouse while wealthy isn't worse than cheating on your spouse when poor. So why should the penalties be different? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Actually, I think the penalties should be proportionately the same. There should be a pain and suffering penalty, like in civil cases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Why not take every divorce to court and bring in a jury to weigh each party's claim against one another? Please! She didn't earn any of this money. He did. End of story.\ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Well, I hope you never find yourself in the position she is in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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I don't see how that could ever happen. I have my own income, my own assets, joint assets with DH, etc. I've never put myself in a situation where I've lived in DH's house, on DH's salary, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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I wasn't really thinking of the money - I was more thinking of what he did to her emotionally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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If DH hurt me emotionally, cash would not make me feel better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Because alimony can erase the pain of infidelity? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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No, because losing the money will hurt him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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So if the goal is to hurt him, why use cash? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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We don't award pain and suffering to cause pain though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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Yes, we do - it's punishment in a monetary form for the pain/suffering that the other party suffered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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Pain and suffering settlements are not intended to punish the guilty. If it were, our legal system wouldn't allow insurance to cover these payments. They are intended to compensate the wronged party. And these payments have NO place in divorce. Divorce is closer to contract law than to torte. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Pain and suffering? Are you crazy? For a marriage that someone chose to enter into and chose to remain in once the infidelity began? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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I agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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She must of known what she was marrying into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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She knew she was number two. She knew that he cheated on number one. What did she expect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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He had another wife before her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Yes. And he was unfaithful, and she eventually had enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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"must of" geez [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Do you think he lied to her about his first wife, and blindfolded her so she could never read the press about his first marriage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anybody recommend an obgyn or midwife at St. Lukes Roosevelt? thank you! 50 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.08.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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My OB is with Roosevelt. Kurt Christopher and Shawna Hedley. There is also Dr Sean O'Henry in their practice. All very nice. 212-599-4400 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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yes, love them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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me too. I'm on my 3rd dc and wouldn't go anywhere else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Sandra Woods CNM- Sandy is tremendous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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thank you. Is the practice supportive of natural child birth or connected to the birthing center? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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I love them, too. They are all great, especially Hedley and O'Henry. Though their office staff stinks. Sometimes I had to call afterhours even to get a message through to them, and I had a high risk pregnancy. The doctors apologized for their staff on more than one occasion. Their nurses are great, though. They are totally supportive of natural birth and also VBACs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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another ditto. And the early hours (8am office apts were great) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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i've been a long time patient of this practice, even before i was pregnant - they really hurt themselves by not having a better staff. the billing and office staff are horrific. and there is only one woman at the front desk that will potentially be polite. love the docs, but when you're needing to go to a place every 4 weeks, the rudeness is more than i could handle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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they are not pro on natural birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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A friend of mine recommended Dr. Hedley. Although I've heard nightmare stories about their front desk, I could overlook it for the right DR. Do you know if she is supportive of natural births? Or would collaborate with a midwife or doula? I know she doesn't deliver in the birthing center. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.12, 02:37 PM Flag
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Nevermind. Just saw the answer above that they're not pro natural birth. Too bad, I've heard she's lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.12, 02:38 PM Flag
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WEst Care on 77th street. They deliver at st lukes. I like them all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Same. That was mine. They were really on top of things and the waits were always short. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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Me too - I love them all - they are low key but totally professional and they are the best! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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They deliver at Roosevelt - 59th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Do any of them deliver at the birthing center or are they all only L&D? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Silvia Blaustein [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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I believe it's Sylvie Blaustein = Manhattan Midwifery Services. Google St. Luke's Roosevelt, then look at their provider directory, Sylvie's firm is listed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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LOVED her and her fellow midwives. They ended up delivering my son (as a backup for my OB) and I would absolutely go to them this time if they took my insurance........ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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It's called Midwifery of Manhattan, and while I had some issues (really, with "the system" more than them), I think it's the best you can find, and they were *totally* there during my labor and delivery. They take a ton of time w/ you at appointments, rarely a wait, etc. There are four of them, which has its plusses and minusses, but more plusses, I think. I think they no longer take insurance directly at all (I got in under the wire since I was already a patient, but they were phasing out taking it last year), but I would definitely consider them anyway, figure out if it would be doable for you. As I said, I think they're the best you're gonna do w/ a hospital birth. Their number is 212-957-3006 (you can also find out from the birth center directly who can deliver there -- and interview with all them, why not!) GL... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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^^^ who can deliver there -- and interview with all them, why not!) GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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Gae Rodke. She is great and is doing my second c-section tomorrow! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Sandra Woods CertifiedNurse Midwife - The Birthing Center at St Luke's Roosevelt. She is simply excellent AND wonerful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:41 PM Flag
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I would like to get in touch with someone who has had a good experience with Sandra Woods since I will be delivering with her at the BCenter. Please let me know if you would like to share your experience with me. Thanks [ Reply | More
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Katrina Bradley, although she's out on maternity leave until October so if you're pregnant now, you would end up with 1 of her 2 partners, Anna Rhee and I don't know the new one's name, until Bradley returns in Oct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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stay away from Anna Rhee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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i loved her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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I'm the original OR; I had a mixed experience with Rhee. She is certainly competent, no question there. But she had a moment of bad judgment while I was in labor, and it made me not like her so much, even though everything turned out fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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gotcha. its a very personal decision, but i always felt well-cared for and respected with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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I did too, until I was in active labor (could hardly talk, still at home, had been 3 cm for 5 days, 2nd db) and I refused to promise to allow her to rupture my membranes if not progressing. So she told me that she would stay at home until she heard back from the resident in triage about how far along I was (I wanted a BC birth). In the end, she apparently had 2nd thoughts immediately after hanging up with me and drove to hospital, which was good because baby was born 40 min after I arrived at the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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the promise sounds weird, but its not unusual for OBs to nto come in unless you are at 5 cm (for the BC). In my case, seh really did verythign seh coudl t make sure i had a natural birth even when baby was breech. that was important to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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I go to Dr. Margarita Oliveras there, I really like her, she is pretty new there. Very nice and not a weight Nazi like I heard the other ones were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Did anyone find Dr. Bradley was also a weight Nazi? I am 21 weeks and gained 18 pounds, but started at 120 and 5'9 so I was underweight. She told me to go on a no carb diet but everything I've ready said that is not safe for the baby. Anyone else have this experience? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.12.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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Dr. Bradley's partners are Dr. Rhee (mixed reviews, as above) and Dr. Oliveres (people love her). They have a new partner from St. Vincent's, not sure what her name is. I LOVE Dr. Bradley, and Dr. Oliveres seems great (just met her for my OB introductions around the practice). FYI, 212-603-4173, 330 East 58th St, Suite 310. On another note, I would NOT advise Dr. Jacques Moritz, another OB/GYN who has his own practice, but also delivers at SLR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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why not dr. moritz? i ask because i just saw him and had concerns, but everyone else seems to love him so i'm wondering if it was just me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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Dr. Oliveras or Dr. Wong (I think that is her name) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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Manhattan Midwifery was recommended to me by 2 people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Sorry, but I have to disagree with you. I think she stepped over the line and was clearly trying to pressure me into doing something that I was not comfortable with. I stood my ground (IN THE MIDDLE OF active labor!), and she didn't want to make an unnecessary drive from her home in Rockland County to the hospital (even though that's part of her freaking job description). I think she realized that she should be at the hospital as soon as we hung up, which is why she immediately drove in. Everyone has screw ups, and this one was harmless, but it left a bad taste in my mouth, to be honest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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^^^ Meant for poster above, not Manhattan Midwifery poster! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Hey, you had this experience and i didn't, of course your view is what matters. its just very different from my experience. (was no other doc in the practice on call/in the hospital?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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Bradley was my OB, but it was a Sunday night and Rhee was on call (Rhee and I had already spoken Sat morning because I had a lot of contractions overnight on Friday and wanted to let her know what was happening). I have to say that once she was at the hospital, she was just fine, and when db's heartrate suddenly dropped, she handled it really well. As I said originally, my feelings about her are mixed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Again, it's Midwifery of Manhattan (Silvie Blaustein), and I posted the number above... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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another vote for Dr. Bradley. Rhee delivered me and ironically I wasn't too keen on her after I got to meet her the first time (ironically, the day I delivered and guess who was on call...) but in the end, she truly pulled through for me. you just have to take what she says with a grain of salt, imo. everyone else in that practice, i loved after i met them. but again, Rhee really pulled through for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Nice to know, I'm delivering w/them in about a month. Had some concerns about Rhee, given mixed feedback. Am shooting for a BC birth, 2nd time around for me there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Sharon Patrick. Great OB who is also a maternal fetal medicine specialist. She delivers at St. Lukes Roosevelt and her practice is at 61st/5th Ave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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West Care on 92 and CPW. Lurie, Clarke, Brown. Really wonderful, amazing doctors. All female practice. Clarke delivered my ds. I really adore them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.12.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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why did you go back to July and resurrect this old post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.12.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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I didn't. I didn't even know this was from July. Somebody else must have resurrected it because I responded when I saw it appear at the top of the board yesterday. Do you have a problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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CBS Midwifery! love love love them! both midwives are amazing. they are near flatiron. 212.366.4699. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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