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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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[ - ] Does anyone know what days Lower Lab will be doing registration next week? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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oh just call [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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people were saying they started registering this week. Will there still be dates next week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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I am going in on Monday. The guy was not so happy about this, because he says the last week of school is really busy for them. They really prefer for you to come in this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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no, but I hear anderson has made plans to register people. LOL!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Someone please help. My 23 mo boy is hitting, pinching and biting me whenever he doesnt get his way or I'm not paying 100% attention to him (like if I'm on the phone or something). I know this is a phase. I'm trying time outs but when we're out and about I cant do it. I say "no hit!" but nothing seems to be working. I look like an accident victim, I seriously have bruises. Can anyone offer some advice please? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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put him ina gated area or pack n play and walk away. If he gets no reaction or attention from it it will pass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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this is what I'm doing but this phase has been going on a while and I'm getting worried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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You do time outs when you are out or leave and go home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Someone please help. My 23 mo boy is hitting, pinching and biting me whenever he doesnt get his way or I'm not paying 100% attention to him (like if I'm on the phone or something). I know this is a phase. I'm trying time outs but when we're out and about I cant do it. I say "no hit! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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Why aren't you doing time outs when you are out and about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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Yeah. Put him in the stroller, strap him in, face him to a wall, and let him wail. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] do any of you have dh's that get very absorbed in work that they become distracted to become almost another person entirely? i ask because the person i am seeing becomes very distant and distracted when he is involved with a busy work day, and its very hard for me to not take it personally. he is leaving on a work trip today, i didn't hear from him all day. he called me on the way to the airport, we spoke for 3 mins and he said he would call me tomorrow. didn't ask how i was, or anything for that matter. I am sure he has a lot on his mind, but when he gets like this i feel very isolated and i take it personally. am i over-reacting? 40 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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what does he do? my dh owns his own business and stays in NYC a couple of nights a week and we have 4 dcs. I have accepted that he is a workaholic. Unfortunately for him, if we divorce ever, i will be financially okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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he is the head of his own company as well. i know he has a lot of work, but i don't understand not caring about the person you are in a relationship with, and them being an afterthought really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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What kind of company? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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finance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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Is he married or leading a double life? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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hes definately not married. why do you ask if he is leading a double life?? not ruling it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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It sounds like if he really cared about you, he wouldn't cut you off like that. I would be curious to see if there was someone else. Where does he live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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new york city. if i am not with him i def speak to him every night and he is reachable every evening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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How old is he? Has he been married before? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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yes he has [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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^^^36 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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omg, i hope it's not my bf...sounds like him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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How old??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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who is your bf??? how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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36 and in finance!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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how many children? what is his hometown? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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2 dcs, all i can say [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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no! not him :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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1 dc and divorced [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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obviously you are all fake. where is he from? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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LA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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not him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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From NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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no, diff guy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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what are his initials? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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you tell me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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He can be involved with someone and still speak to you daily. Has he ever been married or have children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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Would i speak to him every evening if he were involved with someone else? would we spend every weekend together? not one evening goes by where we dont speak when he gets home, latest 9, and that is rare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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why won't he see you during the week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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no, of course i see him during the week, but the nights i have dc i don't go out really, but he comes to see me. but i do have dinner with him during the week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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Dh was a total workaholic when I met him, and was often like that. he's better now, but does hyperfocus on projects. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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my dh gets like this too. I also have a hard time not taking it personally. I just try to choose when to talk and when to get involved in my own thngs. If I try to have a conversation with him when he's like that I just get frustrated. The good news is that its not every day and usually not on weekends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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yes, this guy is a different person when hes not busy, or on weekends we spend together. and then he can seem like a total stranger on days like today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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if the realtionship continues, you'll need to clarify expectations, like I need 1 call a day. worked for dh and me at the beginning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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oh, i def get one call a day. we usually text during the day. occassionally he will call mid day, and we talk every evening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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then accept that it isn't personal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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i am going to try. the above poster who says he may have a double life scares me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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men are not as good at multi-tasking as women, when their brain is on 1 thing anything else is a distraction [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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I agree. OP should not take this personally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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no, not overreacting. but, i understand it, when im absorbed in work i get short with my dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:09 PM Flag
[ - ] good gift ideas for nursery school teachers???? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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personalized note pads at vistaprint.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Nursery school teacher here: GCs or cash (crass, but it's appreciated!). LL Bean monogramed tote. Nice picture frame. I have a sweet tooth and like gourmet desserts or chocolates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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idea on type of gift card? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:44 PM Flag
[ - ] dear nanny: no, it's not okay for you to take my kids on your errands. you are at WORK, and it is not YOUR time. why would you think it's okay????? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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do you give her a lunch hour? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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and what should she do with the kids during that hour? leave them home alone? what a ridiculous statement. She should do her errands after work or on the weekends, like the rest of us who work. I certainly don't leave my office for an hour in the middle of the day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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a lot of people do leave work at lunch to get errands done. assuming it's something like a trip to the bank or pharmacy (not shopping for a day) I would have no problem with it . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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np: It's a matter of degree. One half hour errand is one thing, but some nannies seem to always run errands, which is not ok with toddlers IMO. I am talking about browsing the Gap etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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You never do errands during work hours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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would you rather she call in saying that she can't come in? What type of errands are you talking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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oh please. they all go shopping on their lunch hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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no, they don't all do this, not the really good ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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np: ITA, and in any case they don't spend the whole morning in the stores chatting with other nannies while kids are strapped in the stroller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Oh please, that's all the nannies do on the UES. Shop with their charges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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I encourage my nanny to take the kids on errands. If she need to run to the drug store or bank, why not take the kids? It's the real world. You can't just go to music class and gymboree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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ITA. Better that my kids are out and about for an hour than inside watching a video for the upteenth time. Soaking in the sights and sounds of the streets is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 01:07 AM Flag
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Ditto. I asked my nanny to take dd with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:47 AM Flag
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Of course but they can do that going to the playground or the library too. I don't mind my nanny taking kids shopping but since we no longer use strollers it's always a quick thing. Just the same as when I do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I am a nanny in nyc and I do agree with you that there are many nannies running around clothing stores with tired/cranky children. It makes me angry, but I do hope that you realize not all nannies lack a good work ethic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.05.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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I'm a SAHM, and I take my children with me on errands. Gonna report me to child welfare? Shopping all day while ignoring a bored toddler trapped in a stroller is wrong, but a few errands won't kill anybody. And it will teach your children they are not always the center of the universe. Try asking your nanny what her plans for the day are and then at the end of the day how those plans went. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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Errands are one thing, going to the bank or drugstore is no big deal. Daily browsing of clothing stores is not so great though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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You are insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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ITA, Nannies are paid to care for your DC, not to browse stores while your DC are strapped to their strollers!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Birthing Center at Bellevue hospital ? Anyone know much about this? I have called the hospital and a Midwife said she would call me back, but no word yet. I took the tour of Roosevelt's Birthing Center, but unfortunately my insurance Healthfirst Medicaid does not work there. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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I delivered at Bellevue's Birth Center in Aug. 2007...the midwives are fantastic...rooms are large with jacuzzis. They definitely accept Medicaid, PCAP. Its difficult to get anyone there on the phone...instead go to Bellevue's Women's Health unit, 4th floor, 4C and ask to speak to a midwife, or ask when they are scheduling tours of the Birthing Center. Alternately, you could just go up to the 9th floor, if you go left off the elevator you are headed toward L&D, if you go right you are headed toward Birth Center. See if anyone if there and if you could have a look around. The downside of Bellevue's BC is that currently they have a nursing shortage and so the BC is not always open. If you went into labor and it wasn't open, you'd deliver in L&D with a midwife and birth center protocols. Alternately, you could also consider homebirth...as I know there are some midwives that take medicaid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 12:47 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone know how old Nicole Kidman is? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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imdb.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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72, but Botoxed to 42 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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ita. she looks like a freak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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turning 41 this month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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and she's been pregnant for about 2 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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and still isn't showing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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I saw a picutre of her at the country music awards--she's showing, but is still tiny. She is scary skinny IRL, she could gain 50lbs and still look tiny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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rotflmao [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:52 PM Flag
[ - ] I need a birthday gift for an active 3 year old girl. About $30-40 please. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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skip hop toy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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Is this made by the same company that makes the diaper bags? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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The 3yo girls I know are all into fairies and butteflies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] My 1 yo is constant motion-- nothing gets her to sit still (including tv) except for moose a moose and zee. I can't seem to find any moose videos. Anyone know if they make any? And please, no flames for tv for 1 yo-- I'm looking for a few minutes here and there 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Are there any on Youtube? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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Get a large gate, put her in it with a bunch of toys or interesting household stuff that she can't hurt herself with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:08 PM Flag
[ - ] 20-something sister is moving into her own apartment (no more roommates) and needs flatware. Is Ikea decent or should she "splurge" on Crate and Barrel or something along those lines? She has a dishwasher. Doesn't make a ton of $, but is single and feels like it might be a while before she's registering for housewares! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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our everyday stuff is from C&B, good quality. or check macy's, they have sales all the time, she can get reed & barton or similar for cheap. Marshalls or TJ Maxx has nice sets sometimes too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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ITA - especially about Macy's and Marshalls. Make sure it's 18/10 stainless steel. I bet Ikea sets are 18/8 (quality not as good) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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Macy's is a good idea. What are the decent brands to look for? (I don't even know what I have -- clearly we're not a family known for our housekeeping skills!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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Reed and Barton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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I would go to marshall's, tjmaxx, target, etc... Ikea flatware is pretty crappy, but she certainly doesn't need to spend for nicer stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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cb2 is another option, a lower-priced off-shoot of crate & barrel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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i have everyday flatwear from c & b and it feels nie, but already has little rust spots- 5 years old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:07 PM Flag
[ - ] what were your pregnancy symptoms (pre +hpk)? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.18.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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sore boobs 1st, mono-like exhaustion 1 week after conception, cramps [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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none, twice. sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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I am pg with #6 and everyone kept asking me if i was pg. My tummy was sticking out, but no other symptoms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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^to the none post I'm not expecting #6! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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sore boobs, dizziness [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Lightheaded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Starving all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:32 PM Flag
[ - ] where are the days when the question "what zone you're in" referred to time zone? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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welcome to the new UB. Every post is about schools - how boring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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not schools--G&T. Boring average children go to school. Extra super special children go to the G&T mommy has fixated on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] What should I get for the kids who are graduating from my son's preschool. I want to give them a little something. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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a lollypop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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I was thinking not food/candy - too many agro moms with food/sugar/dairy/paranoia issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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bubbles? a little book? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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I think if anything then a book would be good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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your good wishes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Do moms generally do this for all the kids? You might be overdoing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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Do other people do this? Nice idea but is it necessary? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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