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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] I'm 10 weeks and my morning sickness has dramatically decreased over the last two days. Is that normal this early? I had a sonogram a few days ago, and everything looked fine, but I'm actually a little worried. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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try not to worry. it prob. doesn't mean anything. i've known people to have v. little m. sickness and have perfectly healthy babies. i've also known people to miscarry while feeling m/s. you just don't know and you don't want to make yourself crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:38 PM Flag
[ - ] i sat there and measured how many teaspoons are in a half a cup. it looks like the teaspoon i use to measure dc's medicine is not accurate and that is why i always run out of antibiotics early. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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ask for a dropper from the pharmacist the next time you need meds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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they usually throw in one of those tube things and i use it and have the same problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know the name of the preschool on Horatio Street (West Village) off of Hudson? It's on the bottom floor of a brownstone. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Is it West Village preschool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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West Village Nursery School?--it's a co-op, per their website [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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if you're looking around there, try children's garden at the seminary in chelsea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Just venting (I just have to get this OUT of my system -- TIA for helping me): I know we are fortunate to be placed in NEST, and we are going and we are happy about it. Having said that I can not ignore tiny pain/bitterness in my heart still wishing for A. I know NEST is a great school, but can't stop thinking that A would have been a better match for my dc (don't get me wrong: I'm not saying my dc deserves better -- I'm just wishing & wishing). From this moment on, I'll take a look at this whole school thing with "half full" attitude. Thanks. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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If your kid is "normal," he/she will be fine. All this school nonsense is crazy. People would die for your spot at NEST. Move on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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I felt the same way about LL. Then I went to register yesterday and everyone was so nice I felt much better. Just remember this could be your DC's world for the next 13 years. You'll forget about Anderson soon enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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I registered at LL yesterday and liked it so much better than I did in the fall when I toured it. I actually hated it in the fall, but for some reason ranked it 2nd behind Anderson when it came time to list our choices. I'm so glad I did, as I think it will be great for DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Thank you for your kind words. I should forget about the ex-boy friend who dumped me, but should concentrate on loving my current dh, I guess ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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FWIW: my son is about to finish K at NEST. It has been a great year and as the administration matures, I have high hopes. I have also met some great people in the parent body. It is a nice mix and our family could not be happier. (Well, the commute could be easier. And we could have a nice puppy. But other than that, we couldn't be happier.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Thank you! I know my dc will be happy @ NEST. Now it is out of my system, phewwwww, and ready to enjoy what we got. It is so nice to hear good thing about NEST from actual NEST parents. (My worry partly comes from lots of negative post about NEST on UB. ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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One of the families hosted a "mixer" for the other parents early in the year. It kind of broke down/fast tracked some relationships. If the opportunity comes up... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Be happy you made your decision. Make your peace with it and never look back. Everything happens for a reason. DC will be fine and you will find your place and comfor zone with the parents. I promise. This holds for ALL schools, ladies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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You are a wise woman. I'm learning a lesson :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] my philosophy on teaching kids is basically not to do it. they learn from doing. later on the schools will teach. i like to sit back and let dcs operate on their own as much as possible. dh thinks i'm handicapping our kids. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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I don't believe in flashcards or anything like that either, no need to push crap down a kid's throat. I do read to my kids a ton though and think that is very important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:31 PM Flag
[ - ] ps 59 - anyone have any info? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:23 PM Flag
[ - ] DH wants to thank some of his customers for donations they made to his brother's children (his brother died recently). Does this make sense: "On behalf of myself and my brother's children I want to thank you for your support." 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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It would be "on behalf of my brother's children and myself..." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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i'd say "on behalf of my brother's children, i'd like to thank you..." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] any great books you've read lately? going on vaca. and can't wait to relax with some good books! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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GLASS CASTLE - JEANETTE WALLS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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I can't hear you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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lol im typing in my work font, excuse me.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Peony in Love by Lisa See [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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post-birthday world by lionel shriver [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Three Cups of Tea, Blue Blood, When You Are Engulfed in Flames [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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what kind do you like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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john berendt, can't remember the name but the book about venice. julie and julia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:28 PM Flag
[ - ] My son just turned 14mo and says, "Mama, Dada, bu bye and baby." Should he be saying more words by now? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.19.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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no. average at 15mo is three words. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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OP: Should 14mo boy be able to point to different body parts-his other little baby friends who are girls can do this when asked... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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ime, the last thing you should be doing is comparing his language skills with those of his little girl baby friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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are girls much more advanced with language...thought that was a stereotype [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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I only have anecdotal evidence. girls tend to do better on the verbal sections of the ERB, tend to have more conversations, etc. I think it evens out sometime before they start school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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no, don't worry about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:24 PM Flag
[ - ] need bunch of towels for 4 yr old for cmp but dont want to spend money - where online can i get good hooded ones for cheap? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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hooded towels are always expensive. I would just buy regular ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Are there schools that are so crowded that they don't accept all of the zoned children? Can a school do that? I thought they had to take anyone who lives in the cachement. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Yes. There are some schools that are not taking all DCs in the catchment. The NYTimes reported this about 321 about a month ago. They don't have to take all the DCs in the zone if the Fire Dep't is telling them that there is simply no more room for more bodies. The City has to put the DCs in a seat somewhere, but it doesn't have to be in the zoned school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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Really? So they can just send you to some other school that is nowhere near where you live? Or leave you with children in different schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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they will keep siblings together and put kids who don't get into the zoned school in the next closest school with a spot. Honestly, depending on exactly where you live, your zoned school may not even be the closest school to your home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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The New York times reported that PS 234 in lower Manhattan has created a waiting list for K for kids in the zone. K is not mandatory in NY state fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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there is a waitlist for K at both Riverdale public schools (24 and 81) right now- they will not accept all zoned children- they will bus them to the nearest school with open seats (which will likely be ps7 in Kingsbridge which is not great) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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199 is waitlisting because they are over-enrolled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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Then why did they put seats into the D3 lottery? I think it was only 3 or 4, but they did offer seats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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we were told this for 130 (chinatown) last year. what is bad though is that they took kids from queens and brooklyn though would turn away local zoned kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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Siblings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:09 PM Flag
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maybe some but not all. we were told that they would send us to a nearby school, since there are a lot of schoosl in area [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:51 PM Flag
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