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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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[ - ] I'm 18 weeks pregnant. First 15 weeks or so, I gained a small amount of weight. Suddenly, the last few weeks, whooooooosh--nothing fits. And it's not my belly (that would be fine). It's fat everywhere. AND, I haven't changed my eating a all. I'm getting scared.... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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I grew the "Ass that Ate Atlanta". Don't worry, it goes away. I gained over 60 with heach DC and I'm thinner than before I got pregnant. My boobs are sad droopy dog ears, but that's another story ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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I'm 22 wks pg and last mo gained so little (2 lbs) but this month 7 lbs..WHAT was my reaction. I didn't do anything diff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:43 PM Flag
[ - ] what should I rent on dvd tonight? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:25 PM Flag
[ - ] DH always puts TV on when watching DB. I've told him over and over that they say DBs shouldn't watch TV before the age of 2. But he does it anyway. Mostly sports or news shows though, like MSNBC. WWYD? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.27.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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sorry but I'm with him. I have 2 kids ages 8yr and 4yr. Never restricted TV and don't believe the hype of the no tv before 2 crap. Everyone I know (I'm 40) was raised with TV and we all turned out ok. My kids are fine, great students, not home bodies, ect. I think as long as you engage your child, take them out of the house and don't plant them in front of the TV with junk food...I think your dc will be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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enjoy the free time and don't worry about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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ok, thanks, helps to have others tell me it's no biggie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Your db might grow up to be a big sports fan though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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or a newscaster [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:36 PM Flag
[ - ] has the DOE released a ranking of how the schools preformed based on the tests yet? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.27.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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No, just one on how they performed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:23 PM Flag
[ - ] What's the kindergarten birthdate cut-off date for TT privates in the city? For Dalton it's August 31st does anyone know the rest? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.27.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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Official cutoff is all end of August. Doesn't mean much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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op: thanks. Just wondering why you said doesn't mean much does it mean you can apply even if DC does not make cutoff date? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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No. What I mean is summer birthday kids have a tougher time getting acceptance even if they make the cutoff. There is always one or two exceptions in every school with an exceptional August child (or super connected), but TTs are not as generous with younger kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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That's the downside of highly selective schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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for almost all schools it's 8/31 or 9/1 officially, although they look very closely at the maturity of kids with summer b-days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there a cafe in Roslyn, Port Washington, or Great Neck where I can sit for hours with my laptop? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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i think they call them Starbucks, or something like that. Green sign... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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Riiiiight. Something with more character, please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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anything with more character doesn't want you taking up a chair all day, nursing that 1 cup of joe... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Dh thinking of applying for jobs in London. If something worked out, we may move as early as February. We have one ds (22 mo old), and I would like to start ttc soon. Any drawbacks to living in the UK that I need to consider, i.e. having another baby abroad? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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I think it's very exciting ! congratulations and get ready to say things like "nappies". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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Besides it be expensive, I can't think of too many. I wish my DH would do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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op-thanks. I'm excited, but nervous. I know this is probably a silly question, but if I had another baby in London, would he/she have dual citizenship? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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good question... it'd be nice to have an EU passport. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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np- no they will not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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bummer. Are we the only country that makes you a citizen if you are born on American soil ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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pretty much, Ireland were last last country in Europe to do that and they changed the rules 2 years ago- people kept coming to give birth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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Nope. Ireland does, and I'm sure others... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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no they do not- they changed the law around 2 years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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I did the opposite, moved to NY with 4mo and now have a US citizen baby! It's been a great move for us and I have to say having a baby here was really no different to back in the UK except the hospitals aren't quite so plush! One good thing about having a baby in the UK will be free healthcare! GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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plush here or in the UK- my friends room was far better at Chelsea and Westminster than mine at Roosevelt! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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My #1 was born in the Chelsea & Westminster and my room at NY Presbyterian was miles better. I bet you friend paid for a private room I was on the standard NHS ward. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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no, but I think NYP is better than Roosevelt. Hated being in a shared room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Tenafly, NJ predominantly Jewish? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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I don't know, but if you don't get an answer a good predictor is if the schools get the jewish holidays too... Where I grew up was about 20% jewish and we did... I suppose though that depends on your definition of predominately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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schools closing for the Jewish holidays has more to do with the makeup of the faculty than anything else. If too many teachers will be out, then there is no point in opening the schools, regardless of the population of the student body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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no, almost none of my teachers were jewish, so I doubt that was the reason.. Looking back, it's odd how few of my teachers were jewish considering the population... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Just spoke to my OB after a second blood test to confirm pg. She said the hcg level looked great. I asked if it went up as much as it should have and she said it went up even more than that. When hcg is higher than expected how often is it twins???????????? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.27.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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mine went up 2.7 times in two days and no twins... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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there is such a wide range, I wouldn't either get too excited or too worried (depending on which you are) about twins based on HcG- I would, however, be psyched that the pregancy seems healthy so far. Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Dalton or St. Ann's for super bright, creative, artistic DC? No flame please. I need a serious opinion from UB. TIA. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.27.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Where do you live? Both will take super bright. Both are creative. Artistic - I think Dalton has an edge. But then again, I never considered SA bec we live too far from Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Saint Ann's usually has next to no spots. Dalton has many. Apply to both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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We live downtown but willing to commute to UES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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OP: We are applying to both schools. But is there any thoughts for Dalton and St. Ann's? Any btdt moms? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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I recommend you cast a wide net when you apply and mull your acceptances after the fact. Oftentimes you don't have a choice and are only accepted at one school and weightlisted at others. My personal experience is that first choice letters don't work. We were told we were "in" our first choice only to be booted 2 days before the official notice and we had to scramble to get into another school. Apply to both and be grateful if you get into one. (or has your child been accepted at both?) ... my dc go to Dalton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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OP:DC is going to public K(G&T) in September. However I want to give a try for those 2 schools IF DC gets in. We are attracted to enrichment that private schools offer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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I worked at St.Ann's and know people who worked at Dalton. If your child is creative and would do well with exhibition/performance/non-pencil & paper, go for St.Ann's. Some of the standard academic skills go by the wayside at St.Ann's. Dalton is more academically rigorous, but still very progressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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what do you mean by "hadd to scramble to get into another school"? An another school was Dalton? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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dalton was our 3rd choice. strictly based on geographics. we live on the uws and wanted to stay local. what can i say.. i'm a believe in convenience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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I thought everybody's 1st choice was Dalton. Which ones are 1st and 2nd, if you can share with us? Congratulation! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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there are some great private schools on uws. i'm actually sensitive to the parents who get dealt a bad hand in the school selection process. it really isn't a fair process at all. high test scores are just the entree into the process.. so much else comes into play when these schools construct their K classes. my dh and i are normal hardworking people who just happened to be lucky enough to have a kind and considerate child who happens to be bright and curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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np - Some people actually turn down Dalton, or pull their application! Same with every other school in the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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I heard St. Ann's is very free spirit kind of school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:21 AM Flag
[ - ] Cooking question: recipe calls for any firm vegetables, and lists zucchini, red onions and peppers. What are some other similarly firm vegetables that I could substitute? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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are you griling? what kind of recipe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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it's a roasted vegetable frittata, so i am roasting the vegs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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beets, potatoes, carrots (but they all may take longer to roast), tomatoes, asparagus broccoli [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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thanks! would mushrooms work too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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definitely! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:49 PM Flag
[ - ] I think one of the most impressive Math/ELA stats is for PS150. It is a very small lottery school and even one low scorer could bring down the average, yet it had more 3/4s than some of the big, desirable Gen Eds. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.27.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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ITA. Their scores are good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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yes and no. as i misposted before, it's a lottery among wealthy tribeca dcs who are afforded lots of enrichment. (only 2 dcs per class are from outside the neighborhood, and they are also from d2, which has some of the highest scorers in the city.) so, good for a small school but totally expected for the neighborhood. the lottery really has nothing to do with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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ITDA. I know of people getting spots outside of the neighborhood (although still D2). The lottery is legit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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not sure how random their "lottery" is. we know people who had spots there before lotteries had been held in past few years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I know two completely unconnected families that got in this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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Has it always been lottery? It wasn't an application school previously? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] I don't have one, but we're considering the LG. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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i have an LG phone & love it, thats a good idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Having some minor leakage of bm from my nipples and I'm only 34 weeks. Anyone btdt? Is it any reason to call my OB? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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totally normal, no need to call OB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Thanks! I'm having intirely different 'symptoms' with this pregnancy (#2) and it sounds like I got off easy with #1! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:28 PM Flag
[ - ] best baby einsteins? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.27.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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Alfred [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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lullaby for infants is great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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beethoven [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:47 PM Flag
[ - ] DH & I want a flatscreen TV for bedroom, nothing too huge- maybe 26", not too $$$ & good quality, any suggestions? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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You should never have a television in the bedroom. The EMFs disrupt sleep cycles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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anyway, still getting one. i only watch for about 45 minutes & fall out so so much for the studies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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The televisions emit EMFs even when they're OFF. That's what the studies measured. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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well you measure emf's. i'm getting one & still having amazing sex.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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not to mention you have 50% less sex than couples who don't have tv in bedroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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not me honey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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This seems like such a stupid misuse of statistics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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yeah really, just asking for electronic advice, not sociological opinions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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costco! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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