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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.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] Renovating bathroom, which TOTO toilet to get? Ultramax, Ultimate, Carlyle...?? Anyone have a recommendation? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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they all suck--or don't suck. Keep your old toilet if it really is old! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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^I replaced an old prewar tank toilet with a new 800$ toto lloyd. It was quiet, but often required a double flush or a plunger. When I moved to a new apt I kept the old toilets when we renovated. No regrets. Love my old crappy crapper! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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^ I dont even OWN a plunger now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:09 PM Flag
[ - ] My friend's family are legacies at Dalton & St. Ann's (she went to boarding school for hs, and lowerschool not in NYC)... how much would this increase her chances of getting her kids in? I know she has several family members very involved at SA fwiw. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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do you realy have to ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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Yes, I know nothing about NYC schools having a newborn myself and growing up in another country. I was having lunch with several friends today and they were discussing it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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OK, in that case, the answer is yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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Why do you care? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:40 PM Flag
[ - ] is 21 mo months too early to start potty training? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.25.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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i think my ds 21 mo could handle it, only goes at certain times during the day and is very aware when he is going. He is also so aware of the toilet but at this point It is about convenience, how it will kind of make our lives harder to always have to be looking for a bathroom at this stage when he is so young. Most of my friends had their kids trained @ 2 1/2 or 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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probably. the common knowledge these days is to wait until 3 for boys and 2+ for girls. Different for each child tho. You may be able to toilet time them, which is what they do in Eastern European orphanages. It's not really the same as true bladder or bowel control, but allows you to move away from diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:01 PM Flag
[ - ] who makes the best ice cream cakes for a birthday party? we want something personalized if possible. . . 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.25.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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Cold Stone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Carvel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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haagen dazs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] ok, now i get it: everyone left on this site is HORRIBLE and abusing their children. i hope you have your kids taken away from you. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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LOL! Why thank you! Wasn't UB always full of horrible catty women? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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yes, but at least they did it with humor. now they just give bad advice (see horrible mom who took the pants off her 20 month old in hopes of potty training). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I think you are reading too much into it. There was always really bad advice - I always got owrried about people coming here for medical advice esp! Didn't see that particular post. I think part of the prob is that it's just so slow since everyone left and I actually have time to read everything now. It has been getting better lately. Stick around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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no thanks, i think i'll cut my losses. i've actually been much happier since i stopped coming here....just wanted to see if things had picked up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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with something as serious as chat rooms, you should know when to cut your losses. it is serious business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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then I'll come for yours... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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you just try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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i'm mean, hormonal, DH is out of town, Dc are out of summer camp, the housekeeper put my new black coverup which is flattering and the softest cotton into the wash with bleach, and George Clooney has not called yet. i'm a force to be reconed with, my friend. Do not undersestimate me right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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LMAO! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Want to extend my 2 year old's summer camp program at UWS Kidville - but they are sold out. Where else can I send him for 4 weeks or so? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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I sent my dd to the camp at language workshop for children. not sure if they take 2yos tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:27 PM Flag
[ - ] what should i ask/bring up at 9 month check up? tia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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you should go to babycenter, where women actually frequent every day. this site is a graveyard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Need a recommendation for a new general practitioner (Manhattan or Bklyn), searched the archives and most posts go unanswered... doesn't ANYONE like their GP? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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I do. I just started going to Dr. Alan Pollack (referred by my OB), he's on the UES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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i love mine but he doesn't take insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I like mine, don't love. There is never a wait longer than 5 minutes, he's very quick and pleasent, which I like. He's just not the type to go into every detail, he gets to the point and moves on. Dr. Eric Goldberg, Murray Hill Medical on E. 34th St. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Any St. Ann's moms on? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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Moms? a little sexist, a little homophobic? a little short sighted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Oh my god, I haven't logged in in months and it is totally changed on here! Do you all like it better? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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today was my first time back....i am never coming back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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yeah - I like it. It moves faster (the servers I mean) If everyine would just come back and stop whining it would be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:34 PM Flag
[ - ] wool or synthetic fiber rug ? both cost the same. i have 11 month old. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.25.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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wool- natural fibers are good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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Depends on which synthetic fiber, if it off-gasses. Even more important, is that a wool rug will also off-gass if it is tufted and has a canvas backing glued on with toxic glue. Really common (Pottery Barn rugs always do this). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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plus, I think a lot of rugs are treated with stain-repellent or chemicals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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It is so hard to find rugs and carpeting. We couldn't find chemical-free carpeting for DC's room at less than $50/sy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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just take a good sniff... what about an area rug? go to ABC remnants and pick something. They cut to size and bind the edges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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I am the worst at the sniff-test, didn't notice the PBK rug stank for several weeks. I just went to ABC remnants yesterday! They didn't have a lot that were wool, will have to keep trying. I wouldn't put it down at all, but DC's room is freezing, it's an extension, so nothing but ground under it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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I got a wool berber there... definitely ask a sales person to help you and keep an eye on what rugs the guys are bringing in. The one we bought had just been brought in to the room and they were inspecting it. Caveat: wool sheds, especially wool berber. But it's not so bad... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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Thx for the info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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do you know what 100% wool pile means ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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i am talking about an area rug. i've never thought of abc. thx.how much does abc charge ? i dont want to spend too much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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depends on the rug. our wool rug was I think $200-300 + binding ($7/linear foot or something like that) Some remnants are 100, some are 1000. Just depends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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how big was your rug ? i need 7x9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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it's the latex backing on cheaper wool rugs. nothing you can do about the odor. our room and board rug does it. it sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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how about cotton latex backing ? is that ok ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Not in most cases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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here's a little info [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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http://www.abcclean.com/FYI-commrugodor.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:31 PM Flag
[ - ] sister makes weird comments sometime about me /sometimes db that are not overtly mean but kind of unflattering. like she thinks recent pics of db look like she has lucy from peanuts hair(it doesn't) , i let it roll off me but it gets on my nerves..... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.25.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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you aren't letting it roll off you, then. There is nothing inherently mean about a Lucy comment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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itta witht his response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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you sound oversensitive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:46 PM Flag
[ - ] so i haven't been here in a while (since the format changed). according to my screen, the last post is about not agreeing with dh on whether to have a second child. and the one before that was yesterday morning at 10:48am on 9/11? is this a ghost town, or do i just not get how things are sorted? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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click sort by recency then update filters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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you can sort by recency (of the OP) by checking the box on the right hand side if you prefer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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it's pretty slow, but not quite that bad. check "sort by recency" in the settings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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op: ok, so i did the sort thing, and "slow" is an understatement! now i see how really pathetic this place is....i am finally content. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] One cup of butter = 2 sticks. Correct? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.25.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Have you ever disagreed with DH about having another child? Who "won"? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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I did. Only wanted one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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I want another, DH does not. He will probably get his way as I am 41. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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me too- I wanted another, dh is ok with 1. I'm almost 39 so getting up there. I made my peace with it, though. We're happy as it is- can't complain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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We did. I had a very complicated pregnancy, and nearly died after delivery. DH did not want to risk it again. I wouldn't say that I won, but I discussed with high-risk OBs what could be done differently to lower my risks - and we found a doctor who was confident he could avoid the worst of the delivery risks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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at first, he wanted a 2d one and i did not. but over time I changed my mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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a former colleague of mine wanted none, but her husband wanted kids, so they "compromised" at one. Then he wanted more, she said no, and he had an affair with a married mom in their building, got her pg, and divorced my colleague to be with the other woman (who divorced her dh). pathetic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:21 PM Flag
[ - ] riverdale moms==if we are looking to move into the area but want to be near good public school, which area should we look in? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I've heard both are good. Also some kids from 24 may end up going to 81 or vice versa because both are full at this point. Perhaps one will open up another class. They are very close in distance. Also I am selling, interested in a 2 bedroom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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Both are good. Interested in a two bedroom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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op: thanks, so when i look at real estate listings--is that north. central/ or south? and no, we are looking for a 3 bedroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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Depends on which you prefer to be zoned. P.S.24 is more south but you would have to look up the boundry lines or ask the R.E. agent which it is zoned for. Good Luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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hi, if you are still checking, take a look at this link: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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If you are still checking, take a look at this link: http://www.argo.com/brokerwebsite3/argocorporation/details_listings.asp?listingid=236926. It is my friend's apartment - they are selling/moving upstate. It is big and beautiful, 3 BR. We really like it here - so much to do with kids and so much more low-key than Manhattan, yet close enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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sorry for the double-post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a restaurant to have a big family brunch on saturday -- ten to twelve people -- ideally where we can have some space and kid friendly. can't do it in our apt. ideas? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.25.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Go for Dim Sum at any of the large halls in Chinatown [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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oh, great idea! but we did that last year and half the people sulked at the weird food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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That's all I've got. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Doncha hate that? Such babies! The great thing about dim sum is non-Chinese people have NO idea what they are eating! It's all cheap and tasty! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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and its not like those big places are pushing truly weird food. who doesn't like shrimp toast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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call cibo - i went to a big brunch there once with a lot of kids in attendance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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Henry's on the UWS? We went at 11:30 last Sunday and the place was huge and practically empty. By 12:30 it was busier and there were plenty of kids there. My 2-year-old ate an entire plate of pancakes, which was a plus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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hmm, looks good. thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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