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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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[ - ] Do you give your ped gifts at holidays, in between or never? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Never [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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never [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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never. but I may send him something this christmas, I think my ped is really sick :-( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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NEVA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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Used to be never, but DD was very ill as a toddler and hospitalized several times and I will be forever grateful to our ped for all of his help -- and so I give wine at the holidays. (DD is fine!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Testing as I can't get replies...LA weather particularly sucks this weekend, over 100 and I'm 36 weeks pregnant...can't wait to leave this city. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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I know. It sounds horrible out there. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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that sucks! I am so glad that I am due in January... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Yes, you'll be carrying through winter. Much better! :) wow, i thought I didn't know how to post anymore on this site! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I'm glad that posting wasn't all in your imagination.. The only problem with a winter due date is that I am going to spend a bunch more on maternity cloths b/c I will need fall an winter jackets, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Trying again...DD will be 5 in Oct, baby boy due in a few weeks. I have a Pliko P3 (with stands on the back if DD gets tired) and a MacQuest. We're moving to Spain and I'm wondering if I should bother with getting a snap and go. Or even take the Pliko. It seems bulky now... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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How old will ds be when you move. If old enough for the MacQuest, I'd just take that. You probably (I'd say definitely, but I don't know your circumstances) don't need even something for dd to stand on at 5. Exciting that your moving to Spain. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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DS will be just a few weeks old when we move and I'll be on maternity leave until mid-November...I figure I could sling him for awhile. Good to have a stroller he can sleep in...what do you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Can any one recommend a really great & unique online baby registry? I am already registered at BabiesR'US for the normal baby essentials, but I am looking for a second registry that will allow me to register for more custom and unique items. Any suggestions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.20.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Check out www.thedapperbaby.com and sign up for their registry. They carry luxury designer clothing and gear plus some custom items like this really amazing custom stroller (you can even add cadillac brakes lights, and GPS) and a custom shearling sling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.31.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] If your childs falls and gets a cut in the head that requires stitches, do they need a tetanus shot? TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.20.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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i think it depends on what they cut their head on. my didnt need it when he got stitches near his eye. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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You should always get a Tetanus shot if you get serisouly wounded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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tetanus boosters should happen every 10 years once you are immunized. people get a booster when they are injured because it has often been over 20 yrs or they cannot remeber when they last had a shot. for dcs, the ped should have the records, so may not be necessary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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if you stab yourself with something rusty and haven't had a booster within 5 years, they will want to do it again, just in case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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perhaps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] what's the name of the other site? not getting a response to my questions on this one. thanks 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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don't know but think i will join you. too much nest, g&t, obgyn rec's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a toddler who regressed with potty training? ds (3 in July) trained in 2 weeks and has been trained for a month -- he pooped and peed in his underpants today for the first time! wtf? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.20.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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we're in the same situation. ours peed the bed after a month, two nights in a row. i think we got lax and expected too much. didn't cut off liquids or make him pee just before bed. this morning i got him up at 6 to go pee and then laid back down with him. i think it just happens and you have to stay vigilant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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ours isn't fully trained at night, this happened during the day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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i wouldn't overreact but just remind him and start being pushy about it again and ramping up rewards for going. i think it's a process... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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absolutely, we never used rewards, he just went so it might be the time to introduce them (he's seeing all of his friends getting them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] My dh gave me a package of depends undergarment at the hospital as a present. best gift ever. hate the phrase "push present" btw 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I agree about that phrase, especially since most people I know that got them had scheduled c-sections... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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are they really great? I'm giving birth and hate packing into my underwear those long huge pads (like 4 of them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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op: lifesaver. poss tmi but was able to fit in big ice pack too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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or: oh great..I never knew this and I have 2 kids..so for #3 I will def. get some [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Any interesting blogs out there? I'm sick of the ones look at. 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I love ikea hacker, even if I wouldn't do most of the things, I find them really creative... http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Op: Yeah, it's on my list too. I also love swissmiss.com, she always comes up with cool designs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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when I type in swissmiss.com, I end up with a site for the cheapy hot chocolate you get at the grocery store... is the website right? I'm glad you like ikea hacker. I also like newoldfashionedgal.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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^^^ I found it on google... I like it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Sorry about that. Here's the link just in case http://swissmiss.typepad.com/weblog/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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ikeahacker, apartment therapy, abdpbt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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If you want a real-life feel-good blog, http://wildlifedirect.org/ It is rangers in Africa blogging about protecting chimps and such.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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Cool, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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http://quotation-marks.blogspot.com/2008/05/delicious.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Wow, interesting. There seems to be a blog about almost anything. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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http://nycdonutreport.blogspot.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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www.ournameisblog.blogspot.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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She's so funny. Thanks. I'm getting some good ones here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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that is pretty funny for a PTA President [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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that is so New York [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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do you read dooce? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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love dooce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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No, what is that. Do you have a link? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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www.dooce.com current post not really that funny but usually she is hysterical-great writer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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^^^I found it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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what's the one- isawyournanny.bogspot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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Sorry, not interested. A little creapy actually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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www.spellingpolice.com says creepy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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Lol. I'll give you that one. I'm a terrible speller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Post below about mediocre kids getting into G&T cracks me up. For those whose dc didn't make the cutoff but feel they know other 'dumber' kids who squeeked by, isn't there the slightest possiblity that your dc just isn't as brilliant as YOU think they are and maybe the 'mediocre' kids are brighter than you give them credit for? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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I'm curious why you feel the urge to dredge this up and re-hash it for the umpteenth time. And don't go jumping to conclusions about my child's scores. I'm not even involved in the chaos this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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np: it is annoying that the claws come out here. theis competition we put our dcs through makes for an unhealthy situation. People hating other people's children and feeling a need to devalue them is just one of the bad consequences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I guess I'm just so put off about hearing people brag about how 'advanced' their dc is. It bugs me to no end....I guess because I usually underestimate my kids' abilities. Both of my dc's completely surprised me by scoring very well on the tests (ERBs, OLSAT etc). I guess I was always listening to people lie essentially about what their dc could do (reading math etc at age 3 etc) so I just figured since mine didn't do those things at 3 they were behind the curve. My problem, I know....and I've since learned that most people who claim their dcs are reading for example are stretching the truth a bit (like a person who says there dc can count to 20 or knows the alphabet by age 15 mos when the child has just memorized a phonetic sequence) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I didn't see the post, but ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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ITA. I always secretly think my dc is smarter than other kids but I also know him alot better. So, when I find myself thinking that, I just stop. All kids are special and unique and I don't want to think of kids as dumb at 5 years of age. Some of these posters need to get over themselves and their dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I felt this way more in preschool. have since met some very msart kids in K. some as smart as dc, and some I really don't know well enough to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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That post was just to get us all riled up. Why did you create another post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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OP: because I just had to get it off my chest! I'm done now! I really need to stop worrying about other people's kids and just worry about my own! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:45 PM Flag
[ - ] g-ddamn gnat! leave me alone! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:32 PM Flag
[ - ] I wish more people were still on UB. Almost every post used to engender some kind of conversation. Now, presumably because there are so few of us, so many posts get ignored. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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i agree. its depressing now. beyond the bitching it was a good source of (sometimes bad) information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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and sometimes good info, though, on almost any subject. And, yes, there were flames and annoying posters, but you could aways get at least some moral support! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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totally. i rarely come on because on my mac, replying to posts is harder (reply goes to the post box instead of reply. real disincentive... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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you need to post to the NY board. Lots of people don't have General Topics selected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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thanks for the tip. I thought most people did General and New York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Caregiver just told me that she's taking off in August for a week and that if I want to go on vacation, I should go then. Why do I let her get away with that kind of behavior, other than the fact that I know I can trust her with my child? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.20.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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What is your agreement with her? My babysitter picks two weeks and I pick two. The only restriction on her two weeks is if I can't get them off from work for some reason, but even then I try to work it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I'm supposed to pick one week and she picks two, but everytime I pick one, she says she can't go then. Then she acts like I'm being unreasonable when I tell her that she's supposed to coordinate 1 week with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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She's taking advantage of you. If you can get the time, give her the week but make it clear she has to accommodate you the other way around or there will be a change in vacation policy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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when was the last time you picked the week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Let's see, she's been working for me for about 8 years. Um, NEVER. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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She's way too comfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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The problem is that you are a wimpy manager. This is one of her weeks. Next timeyou take a vacagtion, that is another of her weeks. She informs and you inform. You aren't unreasonable, you just do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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I know... that's what all my non-mom friends tell me. But the caregiver is the one who's taking care of DC. I can't wait to get rid of caregiver in the spring! I'll kick it off with champagne and caviar! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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Why are you keeping her if you are unhappy? And I'm not a non-mom...I've had tow very successful long term relationships with great nannies. See my advice below on speaking with "marla." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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That aside, if she picks two, what's the problem with telling you she's taking a particular week in August? The week you pick, if she can't go away, that's her problem, not yours. Likewise, I guess the week she picks, you have to find some way to accommodate.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I agree... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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You all have a point. I just have to say to her that if she can't go away during my week, that's her problem. Now all I have to do is actually say it. And yes, she's way too comfortable but it seems that all of my friends have similar problems with their nannies. They have us moms over a barrel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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I think too many mom sin NY have never had management jobs before hiring nannies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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No, they don't. You can ALWAYS find someone else to care for your child. It's the mom's who feel that they'll never find another nanny who put themselves in these situations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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^moms, not mom's, of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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I am extremely accommodating to my nanny. When she needs a half day off, I don't dock her or expect her to make it up. She definitely takes advantage of that fact now. I just have to hang in for a few more months until I no longer need her, I guess. But, boy do I dislike her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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np: I know I could get another nanny, but I'm a single parent of an only child, and the other day in ds's school, I saw the family portrait he drew included me, him, his cousins and the nanny. I decided at that point that she would have to do something REALLY bad for me to fire her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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do you take vacation at work? do you tell them in advance for convenience? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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NP - I don't know about you but I *ask* at work. I don't inform. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I 've always informed. But I ve done it far in advance and stated it such away that it might sound like asking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I always inform as well, I never really ask.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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I tell my boss in advance in case there are any conflicts. Also, I don't tell my boss when he should go on vacation for my convenience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I think that is perfectly acceptable, especially if you haven't scheduled yours yet. She's giving you two months notice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Depends on their agreement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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OP-I don't think it's reasonable for me to tell me to go on vacation at her convenience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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she's just saying that she will be off. You tell her that this is not your week in common as you had not planned to be on vacatgion, but you appreciate the notice....I'm beginning to see now why you feel annoyed. "Marla, thank you so much for the long notice you gave me last night for your vacation week. I'll try to let you know with the same kind of notice when I pick the second week of your vacation. " BTW, this assumes that you do pay her every week of the year, no matter waht and that, chances are, you take at least 2 weeks of vacation where you do nto need her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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Would you believe that I try not to take vacation now, just so that she doesn't get extra paid weeks to stay at home? And yes, I do pay her for every week of the year. She has never tried to accommodate me, despite saying she would. She always says she can't go then and I need to build up the nerve to say, "Awww, that's too bad for you." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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shouldn't take that much nerve, really. And to decide not to take vacation to avoid giving the nanny extra paid time off seems like a classic case of cutting off your nose to spite your face.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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I know what I sound like. If I were my friend, I'd be like, "You're utterly ridiculous." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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We all have our moments. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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you need to grow a pair. set a better example for your kids by treating c/giver with respect but be firm. you're teaching your kids to be pushed around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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i treat my caregiver with way too much respect. that's the problem. btw, i don't have these conversations with her in front of my child. but i definitely need to grow a backbone. I have one, but DH won't let me get rid of the caregiver. Of course, he's not the one dealing with her on a daily basis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] can someone explain how raising your heart rate periodically lowers your blood pressure. tx 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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If you want to jog faster, add sprints to your routine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I don't want to jog faster, I want to know how exercise helps lower your blood pressure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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sorry, I have no idea how it all works, just know that it does... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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anecdotally or personal experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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strengthening your heart muscle thru cardiovascular exercise (that raises heart rate temporarily) will cause it to work less hard and thus lower pressure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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thanks...that makes sense! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I think this is not a simple answer. You have the issue of how efficiently your blood carries oxygen to your body (therefore how much blood you need to pump.) You have the issue of the heart (which is a muscle) getting stronger, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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As I understand it, in the short term, exercising can also lower blood pressure because blood flows into your working muscles and out of your main circulatory system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Yeah, I think I know of somebody who can answer this. I'm trying to remember what the name for them is.. oh yeah! Doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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wow, you're so witty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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