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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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[ - ] what is a good bathroom coler, besides a yellow or blue? a lot of white with dark wood vanity. thanks! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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^^^color [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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any color you like- what is the style (traditional, modern?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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very traditional - beachy/cottage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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shades of green, gray [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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i was thinking a gray... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Just go to a book store and flip thru pages of decor magazines to get ideas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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rose [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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I was also going to suggest gray - i have a medium gray on the walls with white trim and black/white accents. Have white tile with black diamonds on floor, white tub, white vanity. Black and white velvet brocade curtains. I get lots of compliments on this scheme! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:44 AM Flag
[ - ] US to canada. dcs need passports? what about driving vs. flying? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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I would think so. I needed it when we flew into vancouver [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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definitely for flying.... not entirely sure about driving- we'll be bringing DS's just to be safe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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dcs don't have passports. i'm wondering if we'll be ok if we just bring birth certificates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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you need them for flying now - will need them for driving within the next year, but I don't remember the exact date, they keep moving it back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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thanks. i wonder where i c an find out. probably the state department website or somethign like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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google passport rules [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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I was curious so looked it up - seems like they have nothing about driving now. Maybe the passport office got so backed up that they scrapped it for awhile. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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thanks very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:44 AM Flag
[ - ] This just in: The Supreme Court struck down a law that allows execution for raping a child, ruling that it would violate the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. PPL Who rape a dc should be tortured 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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good thing you aren't in charge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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op: yes good thing..because a bastard who rapes a small dc should be hung by his balls then let loose in population with a big scarlet letter on their chest telling all of the inmates he's a child rapis [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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that is frequently what happens. I personally don't believe in the death penalty though for most crimes-doesn't return the person to pre trauma. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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op: that used to happen when politics didn't run the prisons but with all egos out there, the child molesters and rapist are allowed to be in there without others knowing why they are in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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i work with child abuse survivors and deal with the courts-this is not the case [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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the next best thing would be castration.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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op: ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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i wish the studies supported this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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what studies? The studies determinin if the state has a right to cut off a persons balls? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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Spoken like a true mommy who probably opposed the death penalty in all other cases [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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The way we treat criminals says as more about us as than it does about them. I disagree with you completely. (That said, fuck with my kid and I'll chain you to a tree and set you on fire.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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NP: And your last sentence reminds me of that lawyer father who killed the neighbor he thought molested his daughter - only the man didn't do anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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Is this a Law and Order SVU or real life? Where/when did it happen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have any idea about how much installing geothermal heat costs? I know it depends on sq footage... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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I think a few grand.... if you want it for power too, the prices go up significantly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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the geothermal heat pump alone can cost 11K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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about 25K for a average size house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Help!!! 33 wks pg and had my baby shower last weekend. All my family and friends came to celebrate in the special event, but my sister. We haven't been close for over a year now (I've written it off as a combination of things - jealousy at dh and marriage, insecurity issues, youngest child, etc.), and was really shocked that she didn't bother to send a congratulations card or even attend. A similar occurance of this happened at my wedding where she was extremely difficult all the way through the reception.. I am so hurt and upset right now that I really don't want her at all involved in my db's life. Is it wrong to completely cut her off??? WWYD? TIA. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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sounds like you don't need to cut her off. she's already done it. don't take it personally. but if she does ever reach out, take it for what it's worth and don't hold grudges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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np: but it also depends on why she is reaching out. My dh has sibs who only reach out when they need something. If that's the case, don't fall for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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sounds like she isn't going to change..so why should you have her around your dc unless she does a complete turn around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Sounds like she has cut you off and that is upsetting to you. It happens. If you don't want her in your life so be it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Sounds like she's already done the cutting off. Sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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isn't it weird how every response started with 'sounds like'. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I just noticed that. I started my response like that too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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:-). Yeah. All the advice though sounds pretty spot-on. I've come to this realization point, and am fine with it. Hell, its life. I've gotta move on and not let this affect my new family. I'm just more hurt that my mom/dad have stepped in, and have blamed me for her behavior and have swept her horrid behavior under the rug. Moving on.. thanks for all the advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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if your parents continue to blame you, please set them straight because they are just in denial. There is so much you can do with your sister. You cannot live your life stepping on eggshells around her or kissing her ass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Thank you!!!! I really needed that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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YW..I have parents who spoil my sis and brother. I'm the oldest. When they defend my sibs actions, I tell them the truth and they don't like it but I make my point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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You go girl. You are giving me the confidence I need to put this crap to bed. You've made my day!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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tx and be true to yourself..there is so much we can do to please our families but letting them blame us for someone elses shortcomings isn't one of them. I find that parents stick up for their kids even when they know it's wrong because they feel like you are blaming them (the parent) for what the sibs do. At least that's how my mom is. She thinks if you state a fault of one of her kids, you are saying she's at fault too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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I'm an only child -- so what do I know?! -- but I'm not sure that she's intentionally "cutting you off." I think that she's very, very jealous (consciously or not) and "can't" be happy for you (i.e., her behavior at your wedding). I wouldn't make an effort to spend time with her and I wouldn't reach out to her -- but I'd continue to invite her to family gatherings (holidays, b-days). Maybe she'lol have a change of heart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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i would try and get the bottom of what is actually going on, there are always 2 sides of a situation. this happened with a friend & me right before i gave birth, so sad we do not talk anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Do they make stroller inserts..i.e - to put in stroller to make a larger stroller fit for a nb? You know how your car seat comes with those donut like inserts? Make sense? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.25.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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just stuff a blanket next to your db. it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Was thinking this...this is #2. You'd think i'd use logic and not get all product obsessed. Nanny makes me so paranoid about suffocation etc. She is extremist...i then feed. (note to self) STOP IT! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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i have three dc and i've found that the more "gadgets" we have, the harder it is to manage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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they sell them for the crib and you can use them for the stroller if you need it. I just made sure to buy a stroller that reclined flat and the nb was ok in it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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try OneStepAhead.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone with fitflops find them very uncomfortable in between the toes? the shoe itself is comfortable but kills around the toes? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Mine are comfortable...but I'm not convinced that they're actually working! My friend said that she was in "pain" after the first day, she was so sore, etc. -- not me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 AM Flag
[ - ] my basement is very musty - what are some good room freshners? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.25.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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charcoal is supposed to work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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do you have a de-humidifier running down there 24/7? Also, keep upholstery and rugs to a minimum [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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we got a frigidaire de humidifier from best buy - online - and it is amazing - i have a great liveable playroom basement now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] reposting in hopes that someone will answer this morning....Please explain: My DD took the ERBs this spring. How and when do I get the score reports to the schools we are applying to? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.25.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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you don't. The schools all access the reports via a secured web site. You tell the ERB office which schools you want the scores to go to and they give those schools access. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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you have to tell the ERB office which schools you want the scores to be sent to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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I just posted below how I did it this past fall. See below. Basically - by email. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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Sorry what is the first post in that thread? Can't fine it. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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This was my suggestion: You can email the erb office with your child's name and address, testing date and site and schools selected. You MUST email credit card information if you are requesting more than 5 schools to receive the scores as they charge about $10 extra per report over 5 schools. They do not email back but you can call to confirm they rec'd your info. You can not add schools over the telephone by can also add them by fax request. BTW - poster above is right - schools access the reports electronically, they do not get them mailed. I personally think its a benefit to having your DC's scores at the schools before your interviews. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Oh sorry! Yes I did read your response to my original post, I just had it marked as a watched post so on my screen it wasn't "Below". DUH! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Where can I take my very active kids and DH to shop for shoes? In New York/Downtown Manhattan or San Francisco?? we're vacationing there. We're always frustrated with waiting times and getting the sizes we need. Lots of time with kids bouncing off walls then frustration when they don't have what we need! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.25.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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Be the first customer of the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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A) Don't wait and buy shoes on vacation; B) Get everyone's shoes measured in a shop and order from Zappos at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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I do Century 21. Great deals and all the shoes are out, so you don't have to wait for a salesperson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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they don't measure though and a complete pita to return (well, jsut assume you won't return them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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nordstrom or zappos (both online or nordstrom in store) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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we buy shoes from ibiza all the time. they are used to dealing with diva moms like you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:44 AM Flag
[ - ] Any Chicago moms have kids at or apply to FXW? We are searching for Catholic schools for 2009-10 and want some insight. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 06.25.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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Yes - I have one who just graduated and another in preschool :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:26 AM Flag
[ - ] DH driving me crazy...never helps and thinks I get to sit on my butt all day as a STAHM wants me to work so we can have more $ but he spends & everyday on wine, beer, lunches out, etc. can anyone relate? I want to be home w/ my kids (5 and 1 yr.) 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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You could be me. Last night DH came home (to an excellent dinner) and wanted me to fetch him a bowl of ice cream while he watched t.v. then adjust the fan on him - he was furious when I asked him why he couldn't get up himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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^^ and what is your earning potential after daycare anyway? Mine - slim to none [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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Well, you married him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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np: why bother to type the words, do you think this is a worthy contribution? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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np- I do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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I am sick of people asking for help with their jerk husbands. They married him. Live with it or work to change. Stop whining here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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LOL, this is UB what do you think its for exactly? Nuclear research? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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What was your relationship like before DCs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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Are you able to pay your bills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:12 AM Flag
[ - ] Dear Brooke Shields, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billy Crystal, at al - You are not childrens book authors even if you string a few well-edited sentences together under a hired guns' illustrations. Why you persist in publishing your self-indulgent ego-driven "books" is beyond me. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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Eh, doesn't really bother me. Most children's books are dreck. These are no worse than the others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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you sound like someone who has been passed up as a children's author. Their books don't bother me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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hardly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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Who cares? Just don't buy the books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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what's-his-name lithgow has good children's books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone lose the extra pregnancy weight after weaning the baby? i'm really taking care of myself with a good diet, excercise and bf, but the scale doesn't move.... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.25.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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I lost all of my baby weight and then some by 6 weeks, but gained 10-15 pounds at 4 months post partum while bf and could not lose it until I weaned at 13 months. Just way, way to hungry!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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STILL Have about 11 pounds to lose DS is almost 1 and it will not budge...feeling really crappy about my post baby belly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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I lost pregnancy weight and then gained it back after I weaned. Ugh. Guess everyone's body reacts differently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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SO TRUE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I lost mine before weaning. Are you excer and eating healty? how long as it been, don't forget -- it took nine months for you to get there, you don't get back in 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:23 AM Flag
[ - ] 4mo DD has just started screeching at the top of her lungs... HELP, how can I get her to stop? It's driving me crazy! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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It will pass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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when? I want to rip my hair out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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what are you doing to comfort her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:00 AM Flag
[ - ] when did your newborn start sleeping through the nite? Any tips? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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until around 9 m/o, "through the night" is considered to be FIVE hours. just fyi. mine did that probably around 6 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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About 18mo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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3 months or 13 lbs and its CIO baby, flame away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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my 4mo dd goes from 8:30pm till about 5am most nights... sometimes she needs to eat at 3:30am, but goes back to sleep after the bottle... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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wow. you are very lucky! go db! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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I was lucky. Both dc slept 12 hrs straight at 12 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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^^sorry meant 8 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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ferberized at 4 months, took 3 days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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6 weeks, 6 hours. we were verrrrrrrrrrrrry lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] tell me its just a phase. 3yo has been horrible lately. we have a 5mo and i went back to work (PT, just like before) about 6 weeks ago - definitely worse since then. give me patience! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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sorry to say but when i went back to work (also p/t) it took my 3yo a long time to adjust. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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^^^although otoh, at least there's a specific reason and it was a phase, even if it did last longer than i wanted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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how long did it last?!? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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probably two or three months. he might've been going through a stage anyway. who knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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yes, its hard to separate out the "three-ness" from the new baby jealousy/mommy back to work reaction. whatever it is, it can't end soon enough! its both driving me crazy (the yelling, the tantrums) and breaking my heart ("don't go to work mommy," "i don't want to share you" etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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ahh the joys of motherhood! probably a combintaion of a new sibling and mom back to work, I am sure it will fade eventually. maybe some one on one time (icecream outing etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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compassion helps with patience. try to remember that your 3 y/o's entire world has changed forever due to new baby and now, again, due to your return to work. that's a lot of loss for a young child to process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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make an unbreakable mommy date with older dc. A class, then a snack or read a story...just you two, not at home where db takes away attention...really focused "big kid" time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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we do this a lot - i take her out for breakfast at a diner, to a kids' concert at a local bookstore, etc. i assume its helping - i don't want to imagine what she'd be like without it - but its still just awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:08 AM Flag
[ - ] first time formula user- if the baby doesn't finish the bottle, can i refrigerate and give to her later? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.25.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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No. You have to use any formula the baby has started to drink within an hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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great, thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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i save it for a few hours and never had a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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save it in the fridge you mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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