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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] does anyone else have a seriosly crazy bil? drama constantly 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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no but my exDH. so pathetic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 PM Flag
[ - ] When did you stop assisting or inspecting your child for proper wiping after they poop? Did you wait for them to give you the signal to always do it themselves? My 4yo asks me to check periodically so I accomodate him only when asked. I suppose it is common for caregivers to ignore their requests or leave it up to them? I'm getting tired of 'poop streaked' underwear after she leaves in the afternoon and the resulting sore bottom he has. He hasn't had a full scale accident in about a year. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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DS is 6, and with him probably around 5. DD is 2.5 and I hardly ever need to check her. If I'm in the bathroom when she poops I help her, but she does fine by herself. So I think it depends on the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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Buy flushable wipes and bleach for the laundry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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You can't expect a child under 5yo to wipe properly, IMO. But you can help with those kandoo wipes or whatever kind of wipe you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 PM Flag
[ - ] How does one go about finding a rent-stabilized apt. in NYC? Are there brokers, buildings listed on Google? 189 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.03.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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lol. yea. they're totally advertised. NOT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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So, where do I start? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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You have to know someone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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I could never find one! The best deals I got were through private landlords, without broker fees, it's a lot of foot work! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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I wonder if some broker friends would know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Buildings aren't stabilized, individual units are. It's mostly luck in finding one. But if you are thinking about the famed four bedroom in a doorman building on the park for $500 a month, forget it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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OK, I'm not being quixotic but I do need to consider the rent-stabilized option. I work in non-profit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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If you don't have a high income, forget a rent stabilized unit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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WHY? Boy, y'all sure are intent on discouraging me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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It is VERY hard to evict someone from a rent stabilized unit. Much harder than from a market rate apartment. So landlords take extra care in choosing tenants for rent stabilized units. They have a strong preference for people with high incomes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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You will not qualify for Section 8 unless you make something like $15,000 or under. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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call 311 ask for housing/section 8/apts based on 30% of income [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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i pay 625$ /month for a 3 bedroom apt, 1000sq feet. i have section 8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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Thank you so much! Finally, someone who is willing to share useful information. I bet you work in non-profit also. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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HAHA!!! i dont work but full time single mom AND full time student. i also have food stamps and WIC but dont get much more help. call 311 ask how to apply for section 8 or something similar, the city offers that. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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i do have a part time job online oct-may, i am not lazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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She probably would not qualify for section 8, it's a gift for life and not given out too easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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she could at least try. whats your HHI? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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You don't get much more help than that? What more could you get? You're getiing a college education, cheap rent for a 3 bedroom and food stamps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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well, no one helps me w the child. as in im with him at all times. have not had 1 day off in 10 months. im so so tired and lonely;). no child support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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You have a three bedroom apartment for just you and one child? How wasteful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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1 child, three bedroom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Plenty of parents haven't had a day off in years. That's life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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no, i live with another single mom though, im helping her out, she has 2 kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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That would be a violation of Section-8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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no, she is on the lease, no violation!! we get sec 8 inspections twice per year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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Good for you, OR. Keep shutting up these entitled jerks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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Section-8 inspects once a year. And they prohibit non-related adults from cohabitation unless both adults are parents to at least one child in the household. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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read again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Yeah, but I bet you're not one of them! Hypocrite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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I'm a single parent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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Yeah, a single parent who gets $10,000 + a month in alimony and child support after divorce settlement. Give me a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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My husband died in Iraq. No alimony, no child support, and no life insurance. Death benefits were a pittance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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everyone's excuse is that their husbands died in iraq [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:59 PM Flag
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Everyone? Thankfully, we are still a pretty small percentage of the population. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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maybe you were not single from the start. some are luckier than others...my friend got me a gift card for a massage for my bday in december. (she said i really need it) and i STILL never got 1 day off to use it!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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Well, I certainly hope the taxpayers send a babysitter and a masseuse over right away! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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you are so rude!! i work so hard here i have a leg and back injury from lifting things and doing everything on my own. you think wishing for 1 damn day off and away from my child to get a massage that has given to me as a gift is asking for so much???? you dont know my entire situation so give me a break!!! get over it. move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Don't you ever run out of things to complain about? No one cares that you don't have time for a massage or that you don't have anyone to watch your child, even though you claim to have a roommate you are "helping" and are scamming welfare benefits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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you are so miserable! i was just answering the main question and this has been blown out of proportion. but this is UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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Is this better: You poor baby, you got pg with a man other than your husband, you refuse to work, no one is handing you piled of cash, and your leg hurts. Poor, poor baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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so so rude! you do not know my situation. and i will not discuss it any further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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At least you're getting an education here, people think it's a disgrace what you are doing, but no one will say it to your face. So stop telling people about all your free shit, unless its your other freeloading friends, who think it's wonderful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:59 PM Flag
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i will not be doing this forever, as a matter of fact i can not wait to NOT have to do this and be on my own! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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ok im just lying to make fun of you all!!! hahaha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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nope! never run out of anything. arent you on ub to complain? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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When you graduate then you can start collecting Disability from lifting things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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And her child can collect it as well, because if the parent get SSI, so does the child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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i do not collect ssi neither does my child. but thanks for suggesting that, i will check on it monday. i should get it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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If you can go to school and volunteer, you won't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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I'm sooooo lucky that my husband died as opposed to my getting pg out of wedlock. Let me count my blessings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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Yes, you do have child support, tax payers, we pay your rent, for food and for a three bedroom with a view! Who watches your child when you go to school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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i saved money enough for baby during school time, i barely make it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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I'm calling FAKE or FRAUD. It is very hard to hold onto savings and qualify for food stamp or WIC benefits. So someone is either lying to us or to the government. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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LOL!!! savings meaning baby sitting 1.5 days per week!!! it's not that much savings, trust me;))))))))))) no fraud here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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So how much did you save for the semester? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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my student loans pays the baby sitting, about 2900$ per semester, 1.5 times per week. it's really rough!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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That's already too much savings to qualify for food stamps in NY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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NOT TRUE!! food stamp office has what is called a school budget from school. they know exactly how much loan i have, how much i spend and on what. Cheer up!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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np: Why don't you just take a larger loan and cover your expenses that way. Isn't that how most students support themselves and their families? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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That is absolutely untrue. There is no income/savings exemption for students. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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You can't get food stamps in NY if you have more than $1500 in savings or liquid assets (exclusions for one car per household and primary residence). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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Come on, do you really think she has a bank account? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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And this is why it's FRAUD. It doesn't matter where she saves the money or why. She has to report it. And if she has $2900 and is getting food stamps in NY, she isn't reporting as is required. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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Of course it is (Fraud), but it's how she was raised and how she will raise her child probably. The other poster who is calling the rest of us who paid our own way entitled is right, yes, we could have done it that way. In a million years I wouldn't even know how to apply for WIC and Section 8, I didn't learn that in my house, I learned, "Get a job". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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I think that most of us were raised to believe that we are supposed to support our own children and ourselves, even when that means sacrifice. Other people only focus on how they can can get as much as they can from the government (often not realizing that this means scamming their neighbors). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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no i stuff it all in my bra! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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Well, then at least you can count to two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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Please, don't have anymore kids until you get out of school...the gov pays for your birth control I would assume. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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I guess she wants the taxpayers to swing by a few times a month and clean her apartment for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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that would be amazing although i do clean on my own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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You should be providing everything for yourself. Including the rent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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I don't know why this makes me so sick! Getting a graduate degree while everything is being funded. I guess working as a waitress and not being a full time student isn't an option for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Or taking out student loans to pay the rent and cover childcare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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im in grad school btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Drop out, get a second FT job, and pay your own damn rent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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who would pay for the child care??? would love to work but would not make enough for childcare. it's a crappy situation, believe me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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You could work, form a childcare coop, live with another single parent, etc. If you have time to go to school, you have time to work more hours at a job that pays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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i do live w another single mom. i offered her to live with me to help her out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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Then you are defrauding the taxpayers. This is not allowed under section-8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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but she is on the lease? your story is full of holes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:07 PM Flag
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Did you entitled people work while you went to grad school at Yale, Columbia, and Harvard? What jerks you all are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Yes, I worked as a bartender and worked my ass off to go to college, I went to a CUNY school and never took out one loan, and paid my rent and graduated when I was 30 years old. So yes, this does piss me off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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Well, she is working too and raising a kid. Her life circumstances are different from yours. Stop having such a chip on your shoulder. I think it's laudable that she's in school to get a better job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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She only works when she feels like it. School is her priority, not providing for her child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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BOTH are priority. school =better job= better life for my child. I am so sure you know that already! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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Thank you!!! This has been so hard for me. I am so thankful that I have the resources to go to school, have some aid while I get to raise my little one. I also volunteer at a hospital as I am doing some research on people affected by stroke. I hope that one day I can make a good difference in this world. Regardless of how I got to that point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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You have time to volunteer but not work to feed your child? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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yes, i volunteer 5 hrs per week, i do art therapy with the patients. i take my child with me. good night! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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So stop volunteering and get a job that allows you to bring your child along. Clean houses, do laundry, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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there is no "problem". HERE is how this works: ive lived here all my life. apt turned into market rate a couple of years ago. i was offered section 8 (everyone living here has section 8 btw) and i took it. The rent is now 4500$ per month but what we pay is 1250$ per month for 3 bedrooms. My roomate pays 625$ and I pay 625$. Section is covers up to 4500$. The landlord gets it all. He def charges way to much for how the apt looks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:07 PM Flag
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There is a problem, and i is obvious to anyone who knows a thing about Section-8. There are limits on the total rent for a Section-8 apartment. A three bedroom for $4500 would not qualify for Section-8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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So how are you helping out another single mom, none of this makes sense, she's paying, you're paying. Is this Section 8 or Housing Projects? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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well, where else would she get 1 bedroom for herself and one bedroom for her two daughters in nyc for 625 per month? you tell me! of course that is helping her out. and she did not have to pay for deposit, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:25 PM Flag
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Why can't they share a studio? Why do they each need their own bedroom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:26 PM Flag
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2 kids in one bedroom and her in the other. what's so luxurious about that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:32 PM Flag
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Welcome to NYC. That is a very comfortable arrangement. Lots of low income families are living in studios or one bedroom apartments. Not at all uncommon for people to sleep in living rooms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:33 PM Flag
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well, we got lucky i suppose. sorry about that. i apologize. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:35 PM Flag
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She lives with another single parent, who she helps out, and that other parent has two kids from what I can pull together from this shotty story. Like I said, the other parent she's helping is probably her mother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:50 PM Flag
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Is she "helping" the other parent? Or is the other parent on the lease legitimately with her own voucher? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:51 PM Flag
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Who knows? The story keeps changing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:52 PM Flag
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it is a friend, not a mother [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:00 PM Flag
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With her own voucher? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:03 PM Flag
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she has another single parent and another child or two there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:45 PM Flag
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I took out student loans to cover my living expenses and childcare. It wasn't anyone responsibility other than mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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That was your choice to do it this way. If you had wanted, we would have paid for you as well. You're not a better person because you made a different choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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It's not a choice. It's the responsibility of being an adult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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And freeloading off others. Section 8 is for life, we will always pay her rent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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omg, kill the witch!! burn her at stake!!! she will always be paid for. and the rest of your taxes go into the politicians pockets! HAHAHA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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Honestly, it just sounds like she is lying. She doesn't understand the programs she claims to benefit from. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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It's probably the housing projects and not Section 8 at all. She has lived there all her life? What, by herself, how old could she be, 22 or 23? The other single mother there is probably hers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:33 PM Flag
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yes, i am 23. can you guess my ethnicity as well? i bet you think you could because you know everything dont you? my room mate is 15 years old, she has two kids. are you going to be angry about this now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:39 PM Flag
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If she's 15, she doesn't qualify for section-8 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:40 PM Flag
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i was obviously joking she was 15. DUH!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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How much does she earn? How much do you earn? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:49 PM Flag
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and she pays half the rent, at 15, with two kids? come on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:05 PM Flag
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BUT IT'S FUNNY HOW YOU ALL, WHO HAVE NEVER HAD SECTION 8, KNOW HOW IT WORKS. I AM LMAO RIGHT NOW!! you all just know every thing and i am making everything else up. I love this! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:44 PM Flag
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I used to run a halfway house for women leaving drug treatment facilities and did explacement for hundreds of women. TANF, WIC, Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, Section-8, Public Housing...there are very few programs I don't know from soup to nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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i am actually surprise no one has accused me of drug use. it's so easy to judge someone on a board like UB. I am certain that if you personally knew me you would actually like me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:52 PM Flag
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You sound lazy, stupid, entitled, and confused. Not drugged out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:53 PM Flag
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i love you! at least i am not drugged out. have a good night. just to let you know, there are people out there who study hard to get out of their poverty. and that is ok. and a little govt help is ok too for a little while. some people are born into poor families. some of them grow up to scam and become millionaires while others study hard, raise a family and get some govt help. we all try to do our best in any case or what we think is our best. some people's "best" is different than others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:59 PM Flag
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Government help is fine for people who are working full time but need more help. There is no excuse to ever take welfare if you are physically able to work but don't. Before you take any government help, look at all the hardworking families struggling to get buy...because that is whose money you are taking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:02 PM Flag
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i am not taking anything, i made it all up. sorry i made everyone so angry. i also can not stand people who are able to work but still take from the govt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:06 PM Flag
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Or worse....make her work for a living. Oh, the horror. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:22 PM Flag
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And she has time to write a book! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:28 PM Flag
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The bill is a poor indicator of the total rent paid. It's like a medical bill. Your doctor bills X, collects your co-pay, then settles with your insurance company for a negotiated amount. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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i get a letter directly from section 8 telling me they have paid the sum of 3250$ to the landlord on my behalf. Why would they lie? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:33 PM Flag
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You are too much. "Section-8HA does not send out statements [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:35 PM Flag
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how do you know this so well? they send me a statement every month. what are you talking about? this is insane! i also get a statement from the landlord every month in which they add the voucher and it is all in detail. why is this so hard to believe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:46 PM Flag
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Because it contradicts the terms of the section-8 program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:48 PM Flag
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of course i would rather stay home than work all day and not get the option to raise my child! wouldnt you stay home with your child if you could? i can and i do! and yes, it does horrify me to spend 70% of my life working for some corporation doing nothing good for this world. I am sure you think about these things too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:30 PM Flag
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You think that those of us with corporate jobs do nothing good for the world? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:32 PM Flag
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you personally do, i am certain of that but the corporation you work for probably does not! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:36 PM Flag
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Really? I work for a large multi-national food company. My job involves delivering bottled water to parts of the world where the tap water isn't drinkable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:39 PM Flag
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i am very proud of you indeed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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That's your problem you will never work and give back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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it is not a problem but a very peaceful bohemian life which i loooove! and at least i am not wasteful! I loove you, you pay my rent! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:41 PM Flag
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And that is very sad. I feel for your child. How is he supposed to learn the value of hard work and self-sufficiency when his mother is so proud of sticking her hand out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:43 PM Flag
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work horrifies you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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Yes, I am a better person for not asking everyone else to pay for my three bedroom apt, my food and childcare. A better perso for taking care of myself and my child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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i am doing the same thing, going to school, taking loans and raising a child. what's so awful in that? i dont get it!! i only qualified for section 8 because my apt. used to be income based but then turned into fair market price which is now 4000$. there was no way I could swing that so the city offered me section 8. Mean people you all are! Should I have gone to a shelter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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You should have rented an apartment you could afford! What kind of apartment goes from income based to market based? Not J-20. Not HDC. What? And how did you get Section-8 w/o a federal application? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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it is called MITCHELLAMA! WHY DONT YOU GOOGLE IT BEFORE YOU ACCUSE ME OF FRAUD?? SHAME ON YOU!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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Here's the problem. The way Section-8 works is that once approved, you find a landlord willing to accept the voucher. Mitchell Lama apartments reverted to the landlords, not the city. The city couldn't offer you section-8 placement in a ML building. The owners of the former ML buildings would have to be willing to take the voucher. And because the rent limit for a three bedroom ($1725) is so far below the $4K you cited, we would have to believe that your landlord loved you so much that they were willing to take a huge cut in rent in order to keep you. Not buying it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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Wait, I thought she wasn't on the lease? How was she offered anything? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:06 PM Flag
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my rent is 4500$ per month. bottom line. how can you tell me my rent is 1725$ when it is not? ?? wtf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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Because anyone who knows and understand section-8 programs knows that a landlord can't collect more than the sum of the tenants rent and the voucher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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A $4000 Section-8 apartment? Do we look stupid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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it is 4500$, the landlord charges section 8 that! i think THAT is fraud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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You don't understand how section-8 works. The landlord can only charge the tenants portion PLUS the voucher amount. If he market rent is higher that the combined total, the landlord loses the balance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:14 PM Flag
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ok then, you "know" how it works while I deal with it every month and have no clue. I really just have no clue, i dont know anything except that I have a roof above my head, i am in school, raising a child and writing a book on how stroke affects the brain. But all at the same time I am conduction some fraudulent business here with my room mate, my landlord and section 8 to extort money from your pockets. now, this IS getting funny! it's a very risky business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:22 PM Flag
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You are a whiny, lazy person who isn't taking responsibility for her family and is spoiled enough to expect people to cry for her when she doesn't get a massage. As for the section-8, you would never see the payments to your landlord. So how would you know what they collect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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are you f-ing serious? it's all on my monthly bill. WOW!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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So what? The monthly bill is irrelevant. The landlord can put a million dollars on the bill. He won't collect more than the tenants portion plus the voucher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:29 PM Flag
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Section-8 is pretty much a black box. Tenants rarely know the real rent paid. They know their portion, and the housing authority sends the rest to the landlord. OR may think her landlord is collecting $4500. But he isn't collecting more than about $2000 from HA for a three bedroom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:26 PM Flag
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No one will ever move in there unless they are getting Section 8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:43 PM Flag
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apt is actually $4500 per months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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The total voucher limit for a three bedroom is $1600. So the landlord is collecting $1600 from the government, and $1250 from you. Far less than $4500. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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you are so funny! i am in this situation, not you. my apt is 4500$ per month, I pay 1250$ out of that, section 8 pays the rest. Bottom line. Why would I be making this up? This is getting out of hand. There are many different situations and just because you searched that on line and came up with this result does not mean it is universal. I think section 8 is being ripped off by the landlord to be honest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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This is not how section-8 works. There are not many situations, there is ONE section-8 program. There are other housing programs, but there are not many applications of Section-8. And there is simply no way that your landlord is collecting more than tenants portion plus the voucher limit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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You make it sound like section-8 is a person who can be victimized. It's a voucher program. You get the voucher and take it to the landlord. There are no blank checks involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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actually, the voucher goes straight to the landlord. i have never even seen the voucher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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So your landlord may be collecting far less than the $4500 you think is the rent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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i study and research at night after being w child all day. how would i get a job? the only time i have to myself is at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Drop out of school and make providing for your child a priority. Go to school when you can afford it. Or take out loans like everyone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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didnt i mention i do take out loans? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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Why not take out enough to cover all your expenses and not mooch off the taxpayers? Why should we have to feed and shelter your family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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Are you proud of that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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What kind of neighborhood do you live in with Section 8? Is it ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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amazing!! i love it, Roosevelt Island. very clean, friendly, full of parks+ playgrounds. Family oriented, crime is 0. apts here sell for 750,000 (studio)- 1.5 mil (3 bedrooms). very nice place. lots of schools too. tennis courts and swimming pools + the breathtaking views of Manhattan;P [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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NP: there is one school there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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What's not to love? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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I LOVE how i am just keeping you all up and google-ing. Tomorrow is a new day and suddenly, you will be section 8 literate. This has been pure entertainment. And excitement. Have the bitshy moms argue about something they are so new to. Keep on reading, the night has just started. HAHAHA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:50 PM Flag
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and i dont even live on Roosevelt Island but heard the land is pretty there. This has been a fake post. Was just looking to stir some controversy in this UBoring world. And you all got so caught up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:53 PM Flag
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I didn't google anything. I know Section-8 (and other welfare programs) very well. Nothing new to me. I knew this was fake as soon as you mentioned good SCHOOLS on Roosevelt Island. There is only one school on Roosevelt Island. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:56 PM Flag
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i feel so busted! YOU WIN!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:01 PM Flag
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never even been on roosevelt island, lmao!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:04 PM Flag
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Here's a hint: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:05 PM Flag
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^^^ the waitlist for section-8 vouchers is about 7 years long. And finding a landlord willing to take a voucher can be impossible. Three bedrooms? Not happening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:08 PM Flag
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what is section 8 actually? who gets section 8? where do people apply for section 8? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:12 PM Flag
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how does one apply for section 8? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:13 PM Flag
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And I am guessing you know nothing about the Housing Authority either, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:06 PM Flag
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havnt gotten a clue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:07 PM Flag
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i am sure she does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:08 PM Flag
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Really? Fake? With the city offering Mitchell Lama residents the opportunity to leapfrog the Section-8 waitlist and roommates in Section-8 splitting the rent equally? Shocking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:58 PM Flag
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this has been weirdly entertaining!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:26 PM Flag
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i think i heard this kind of stuff before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:33 AM Flag
[ - ] that woman who is going to town against the military widow sending her child to day-camp is really a piece of trash, unthinking wench. enough to make me throw in the ub towel for good. ugh. how can that sort of person sleep at night? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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It's really easy to have hard-line opinions like "Mothers shouldn't WOH" until you come face to face with situations like this. Then suddenly you either have to do a 180 on your position, or advocate for tremendous social support for women who can't SAH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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true that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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Don't throw in the towel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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She can sleep because someone else's husband is protecting her. Duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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Search term! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:00 PM Flag
[ - ] poor nanny mom having to celebrate the fourth newly separated, poor dc 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.03.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Was she here today? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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yes she posted about how upset she is about the fourth and her and dc having to spend it without dh now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Christ, it's the 4th of July! Who cares. Maybe she's upset because she doesn't have a babysitter for the holiday! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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He is such a delusional ass. Running off with the nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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ita, poor woman though having to do all the dirty work, answer dc's questions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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well it's better that it's the 4th of July then real Holidays! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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fourth of july is a big holiday for some people though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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But still, it's not like it's Halloween. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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oh come on you people are heartless - holidays are a time for families, even if it isn't some major one it is still a big deal when it is the first without your husband [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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I totally understand I was joking about Halloween, but it's true, at least it is not Nov and Dec, because that will be brutal for her, but hopefully she'll have more clarity and support by then, but it will be tough, BTDT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 PM Flag
[ - ] 22 mo dc has been waking up in the night screaming. He really sounds like he needs comforting, but if we go in, it can take 2-3 hours to get him back to sleep in his crib. If we leave him, he's back to sleep within 5-20 minutes, usually until morning. We didn't CIO, so I feel really bad not going in when he's screaming for me, but going in and having everyone up for hours doesn't seem good, either. What 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.03.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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>>> What do you think is the right thing to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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I think his second year molars are coming in. Give him Motrin and use Orajel on the bumps in the rear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Funny you should say that... we started giving Motrin a week ago, and he's now waking up once instead of two or three times. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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If he falls back asleep that quickly I'd leave him alone. My ds went through a weird sleep regression around that age and worked it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Thanks for the encouragement. It's good to know we're not alone. It's just so hard leaving him, especially when he screams for mommy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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If it's taking you 2-3 hours you are clearly unwittingly overstimulating him. It happened to us early on too. We did CIO around 12 months, but we silently in his dark room (external light turned on just a little to give indirect light) checked on him if his screaming had the wrong sound. You are developing an ear I'm sure. We still check to make sure something wasn't really wrong or these days, because we are in Manhattan, that there aren't bedbugs in his bed or - like the very first night he slept in his own room at our country house when a bat got into his room. Little things like that can kind of ruin your night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 PM Flag
[ - ] I think db dropped. Last time I was pg db dropped and I went int labor 1.5 weeks later. I'm only 34 weeks now. I'm freaking out. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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I have heard women describe this "dropping," never experienced it. Even if you had the baby in 1-2 weeks, it would still be OK. Had a friend who had hers at 26 weeks-talk about too early-and he's relatively OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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34 weeks also, haven't dropped yet, that I know of, I'd know it right? First baby. 36 weeks is ok though, to give birth, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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It's ok but I'd rather not. Last 1 was born at 35 weeks and was in NICU and it sucked. I knew when the drop happened - more pressure on my bladder and the whole apparatus looked lower [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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yes, they may have to give some surfactent for the lungs, but that is almost term [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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dropped - or perhaps changed positions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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FWIW my twins were born at 36 weeks and were fine. I think anything after 30 is good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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call your doc today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:07 AM Flag
[ - ] What are some fun activities for me and 2 yo to do together this summer? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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burbs...as of last week :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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Join the local pool, if you have to join. Go for long walks. Go to the mall and revel in the air conditioning. Go to the Wall-E movie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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pool, pool, pool, sandbox [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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pet store. florist and let her buy her own flower. parks. sprinklers. sidewalk chalk. bubbles. gardening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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I like the flower idea. Think he'd get it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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^^just turned 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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might not get it. but he'll enjoy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Since you are in the burbs and hence somewhat closer to nature than the urbs, which is presumably one of the reasons you are there, make use of nature. Plant a garden or provide a digging dirt exploration site for your child or look at leaves. Or look into a nearby botanical garden kids activity. Take out Discovering Nature with Young Children from your library. Note I'm not suggesting purchase. It does have a alot of good ideas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:20 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you think about the name Dylan for a boy?? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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Like it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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I like it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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we are struggling to find a boy's name for boy #2-we're not even close-can't agree on anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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OP: yes this is my second boy too and this seems to be the only name that I like [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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boys' names are so much harder [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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np: pg with ds #2 and ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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Just don't let him go near any girls named Brenda or Kelly... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Went to PBK for the first time the other day and the stuff is nice but I couldn't believe how pricey. Nice and all and reasonable quality but seemed waaaay too much for what it was. You could get just as nice and more distinctive elsewhere. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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rip off, and it's not made well, it's high priced junk! looks great in the catalog though, but so cheap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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I thought the quality seemed reasonable but not for that $ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a scheduled C-Section & go into labor before that time? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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Yes, I did. They just did the section when I got to the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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OK, I think I am freaked out bec. I have never been in labor before, dumb, I know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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It's okay. When I went into labor, I freaked out thinking there wouldn't be time to get to the hospital (OB didn't want me to labor). It's not like they were taking their time, but no one was running to get me into the OR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Yeah, I didn't ave a c but when my water broke I was ready to hightail it in there. They told me to relax, take a shower, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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stay @ home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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No, they told me to come in but that I could take my time, pack a bag, take a shower and stuff first [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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w/ #1 cord was wrapped around neck and db almost died-so worried about another episode like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Argh - I understand your paranoia. I'm sure it'll all be fine and you won't go into labor! How did they detect the cord problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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I ran to the hospital right after my water broke-I was on the monitor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it worth holding on to all of ds's old baby books to use for him to practice reading when he starts? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Definitely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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Some, but not all. I was surprised to see on my 1st grader's reading list that Goodnight Moon was considered a "G" book (which, when you are ready, will mean something. G is basically middle of the road for 1st grade) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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Thanks. I'm just not sure how much interest he will having in reading them after being read chapter books at bedtime for months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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He'll want to show you he can read them himself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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op: That'll be exciting. I'll hold on to them. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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I thought it was, but it isn't. When dc wants to read, they want plot. So keep them for keepsakes if you want, but they won't be much good for learning to read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:08 AM Flag
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OP: that's what I've been sus[ecting. Maybe I'll keep half and give half away. They take up so much room! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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we did-my older dc reads them to younger dc. it is cute. but I will get rid of most of them at some point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 10:36 AM Flag
[ - ] dh has me really paranoid. how much is your young 2yo talking? they don't say things, right? meaning, they don't have conversations. aren't going to tell you waht they did today. or should my 2yo be speaking more than she does? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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Some do but I wouldn't say thats the norm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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my 2 y.o. has an amazing vocabulary-puts 3 words together at most, though. However, he has been late on everything-didn't walk until 17 mos., etc. He just started talking like this a couple of months ago. I have to give his daycare most of the credit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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can you give an example of what he says? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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"mama, sit down; red truck, please; see the baby" I know it is hard, but try not to compare dc too much. my dc is very small & has been behind on everything until this point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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np: My 22mo is a big talker. Took him for a ride with my grandpa the other day and he turned to g'pa and said "Good driving, Poppy." I had something in my eye today and was tearing and he said "Don't cry, Mama." He'll enumerate the events of his day, although not in complete sentences ("Hi, Daddy. Running and ice cream and doggy and new shoes."). He also requests foods, songs, books etc that he wants. His words aren't all intelligible to strangers or to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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op: my dd seems to have a good vocabulary. she sometimes cojmes up with words that really surprise me. but otoh she doesn't have conversations. she usually only says something if she wants something or has a specific observation (a doggy!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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So maybe she's just not a big talker. Doens't mean her language skills are delayed, just that she's choosy about using them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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Mine did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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My ds could say lots of words and could put a couple of words together. Now he is 2.5yo and he is just starting to talk in full sentences. He has friends who are talking more and less than he is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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op: htis sounds like my dc. she has the words, can make sentences. but she doesn't converse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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DS didn't say much at that age, but we signed w/ him so we knew he was understanding things. DD (2.5) was talking a lot at that age and has very sophisticated conversations now, but I think she is way ahead of typical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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my ds says a few things, but he understands everything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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My young 2yo wasn't very verbal, but that changed when she was in her late 2's. Normal development in all areas. They are all different. I wouldn't worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Which is better for 2yo and newborn- Baby Jogger City Mini or Phil and Teds? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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I has 21mo and nb and got a P&T Sport. I've been happy with it. If I was getting a new one now I'd get the P&T Vibe. I don't know the other stroller you are asking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:17 PM Flag
[ - ] My parents are so cute. Visiting them with ds and they keep carrying on about what a genius he is, they've never seen a kid like him before, etc. It's so obvious and adorable that they are 1st time grandparents! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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That is great. My kids grandparents are all overseas which is pretty sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Aw. Wish mine did that with my ds. He's their only gc, but I think he exhausts them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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My in-laws are like that and it is doubly touching because it is so unexpected. They are real intellectuals and I didn't expect them to be interested in ds at all until he was in graduate school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:32 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm 8 weeks pregnant and so down, feel like I've lost all my joy in life and am normally a very happy person. This is my third pregnancy and never felt this way before. I have no energy to do anything. Please tell me it will get better. I now understand what it means for people to be depressed. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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I feel for you. It is terribly isolating. Maybe it will get better after the 1st trimester? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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It better get better. I dont even feel isolated, its just my hormones or something. I wake up more exhausted than the night before, and just have no happiness in my day or any energy. Love my kids but just cant deal right now. So not like me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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i was also really depressed when i was expecting dc#3. i distincly remember walking past the bathroom and thinking "maybe i should just get a razor and slit my wrists". and i had these anxiety attacks. it was very weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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mine hasnt' gotten that bad, but I"m pretty miserable all over and hate feeling this way, especially in the summer! Do you remember when you started to feel like yourself again?? Why do you think it happened with #3 and not the others [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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i think it's the accumulation of everything. i had different phases of it and my anxiety attacks started after she was born and lasted a long time. but the depression was fairly brief. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:26 PM Flag
[ - ] need some good ideas for toys for a 1 y.o. well, aside from tupperware and soup ladles :) 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.03.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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Mine loved the Mozart Magic Cube someone got us and the That's Not My... book series [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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np: Love those books - DS still reads them over and over at nearly 3yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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3.6 and we read That's Not My Puppy last night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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I bought my ds a ball roll game when he was 1yo (Rollipop or something like that - put the ball at the top it rolls down - repeat) he played with it every day up until he was 2yo now at 2.5 he is playing with it again as we have got it out for the new dc. We also got the Chicco dj keyboard and again it has had so much use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Mason jar rings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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Little Tikes trucks (for boys or girls), musical instruments (like the Bee Bop Band), board books (those mentioned above, also check out those by Nina Laden, Barney Saltzberg, Leslie Patricelli) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:22 AM Flag
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Little People. Started before 1 and still using at 3. Loves the house, cars, swings, Noahs Arc. All of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 04:28 AM Flag
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Mine loved the gumball type toy with the clear round balls with things in them. You press the lever and get lights and music and the balls roll down. Can't remember the name right now but it's made for that age child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 04:30 AM Flag
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