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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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

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

Thanks so much,

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[ - ] Does this site still work? I can't figure it out. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Yes it does you managed to post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:19 PM Flag
[ - ] I've posted before about my 16 year old son getting his 16 yaer old girlfriend pregnant and her parents kicking her out, etc. They are going to have the baby and give it up for adoption. My son's girlfriend and her parents are talking, but it looks like she'll be living with my family during the pregnancy. Her parents are going to pay bills, etc. but they are still upset about her being pregnant. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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boys don't "get" girls pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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OP: I said it that way to save space since this is a follow up post. I know that both my son and his girlfriend are equally responsible for this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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np: Clarify the semantics for us, o wise one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Oh ease up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Wow. There is no accounting for people. How unfortunate she is in her parents, how lucky she and your son to have your family to lean on in tough times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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You are a really great mom for helping them through all of this. I'm kind of glad that she gets to keep living with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you. Her parents can be nice people and I think they love her, but they are really overreacting about this whole thing. She's basically moved in with us and all of htat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:57 PM Flag
[ - ] What's worse--being a 99 and knowing that you drew a low lottery number and missed Anderson/Nest or being a 98 and knowing that you were never really in the running to begin with? I am a 98 and think being a 99 is worse because 98s had nearly two months to prepare themselves for disappointment 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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who cares. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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They're both bad positions to be in. There are simply too few seats to go around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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IMO, a 98 is worse b/c I was comfortable with my top 3 choices and was pretty much guaranteed one of them with a 99, but not nec with a 98 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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My DC scored 99 (38/40, 88/88) and a Nov. b-day. We got our 3rd choice. We are disappointed that with this score we got our 3rd choice. If DOE had broken down scores by decimals for placement rather than the random % lottery we probably would have gotten our 1st or 2nd choice. So yes, being a 99 and knowing that you drew a low lottery # is tough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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I think it's been pointed out that anywhere between 97 and 99+ is certainly within a margin of error and all of these kids deserve an accelerated program. So there has to be some sort of lottery for limited seats and unfortunately, the difference between a 97, 98, 99 is a place to start the lottery process. The process of assigning seats is fair (ie, all the seats will be filled with kids who need accelerated learning, including those with a 99++++ randomized) what is not fair is the lack of enough seats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Nicely put. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Party ideas for 7 y.o. boy? I know this is a tough one - all ideas welcome! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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bounce place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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we have an inflatables place nearby and literally 15 of 20 kids in his class have had their party their. I may do it anyway but now I wish I bought the franchise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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I know, it's so easy though! Kids love bouncing, then they are dead tired, you give them a drink and some cake and they leavae. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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costume party [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] any recommendations for a restaurant in morningside heights or on uws to hold a 40th birthday party for dh? it would be for brunch, kids would be invited, 20-25 adults, 10-15 kids. we'd need a separate room or the whole restaurant. thanks! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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can;'t think of the name but a mexican place in the mid to high 80s on Amsterdam-- went to a bridal shower there and they have a little separate space and did a great job [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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rancho? i think i had a bday party there once, years ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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is west end still around? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone unable to get their kids into a preschool program due find that art/dance/music classes made up for the lack of preschool? I don't think we'll be able to find a preschool once we find an apartment we like (we are looking everywhere, limited budget) and dd will be 3 in the fall, with hope to start Pre-K in the Fall of 09 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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she'll be fine! a couple of classes, library story time, plan some playgroups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Chelsea Piers! Great program [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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do I need to sign up for the CPkids program years in advance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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No. Its great. It is 9-12 and you can pick how many days you want. Call em. We loved it. They do a couple of different rounds in the gym, snack, craft, story time. We loved it. Its called Champs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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^also, I will be returning to work this summer after 2 1/2 years with her full-time and now feel she needs structure and preschool more than ever. I feel like we're really shafted poor dd with being so noncommittal about where we live and putting down roots. I'm actually willing to leave the city but dh firm about staying here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Finally got the letter (in the mail). It says "duplicate" on it. Still no courier... Got 2nd choice in D15 (PS 10). No nest for us! Happy though! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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ditto - got it in the mail - they had my wrong address. finally got it though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
[ - ] After how many years of marriage can I stop taking the high road with MIL and instead just give up and treat her with the same disdain she treats me? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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follow my lead: 2 years. Having her treat me like sh&$ before I had kids was one thing..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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you should keep it up as long as possible. good karma and a good example for your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I am moving and want to sell a framed poster -- any ideas besides craig's list? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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you can do local only on ebay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Its a framed poster, are you expecting Sothebys to snap it up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Building notice board/ flyer with photo in your laundry room/ communal room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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what is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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sandeman porto and sherry huge framed poster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] blood transfusion q. how much is a "unit"? if someone needed three units of blood how much blood is that? tia. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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pint [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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thanks. that's what i thought. do you know what's considered a "small" transfusion and what's a jaw dropping amount? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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np: 3 units is a good amount, although not jaw-dropping. Usually you plan for 1 or 2 units at a time, not 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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what about 8 units? that's serious, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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body volume is 10-12 units, so 8 is def a big deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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250 cc in a unit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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so two units is a pint? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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pretty much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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where can i check this? poster above is saying a unit is a pint and you are saying it's 1/2 pint. i'm asking b/c my good friend is in the hospital and she hemorhhaged (sp?) and needed eight units of blood. i'm really worried but i'm not sure how scared i should be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I'm a doctor. Packed red blood cells come in 250 cc units (with some variation). Needing 8 units of blood is worrisome but I hope she's ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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ok, thanks. so she got about 4 pints of blood. i'm hoping she's ok. last i heard she was stable in the icu. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Good. If she's stable hopefully that means they stopped the bleeding, replaced what she lost, and now she'll be ok. Best of luck to her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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thanks very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 01:14 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever get an airbrush tan? if so, any rec's? manhattan pls. thx 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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I get them every two weeks, but not in NY I live in LA. They are great I love it and it looks amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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Denise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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hah no, but i do live about 1 ile from where she lives. LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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where do you go in l.a? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Sunset tan. Not the one on the reality show. The one near my house in calabasas. I use the mystic or I have the traveling spray team come out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I've never done that. Does it get on your clothes if you sweat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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^^mile [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Do they paint a 6-pack on your tummy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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I have had them do it as a joke, but it actually was awesome I went to vegas that weekend and my friends were amazed then i told them how, and they thought it was hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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I've been to Glow Skin Spa on E. 60th. Love it, love the results. Also have a friend who goes to Brazil Bronze. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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How long does it last? What if you work out every day? Where is Brazil Bronze? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:57 PM Flag
[ - ] This is SO VAIN, but...does pumping burn the same calories as bf-ing? I ask b/c I have been eating a very naughty (fried chicken! pizza! doughnuts!) diet with no weight gain for 6 months. Now that I'm back at work, and pumping, I'm afraid I'll become Lard Ass again. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.16.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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the minute i stopped bf-ing, i gained weight. sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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Doesn't answer OPs question at all. She's still bf-ing, she's just pumping during the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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i have to believe that pumping and breast feeding are the same. Its the effort your body takes to make the milk etc that burns off the calories - and [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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Not vain, you are doing a great thing for your baby you are entitled to some good byproducts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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right? my boobs have gone to hell, at least my ass should look good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
[ - ] did any 98s get into nest? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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not ours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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It looks like the only 98 that got in was a sibling (at least in the UB list) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:57 PM Flag
[ - ] did anyone else email back their acceptance? did you get a confirmation? based on how screwed up this has been I wanted to get it in ASAP but want to make sure they got it. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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I would go to school too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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I emailed a PDF of our acceptance form this morning, but have not received any kind of confirmation. I also dropped off a hard copy at their office during my lunch break (work downtown). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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i'm going to get them a hard copy also - thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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I emailed accept on saturday night- no confirmation yet. Dh also dropped hard copy in the mail this morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Best swing for newborn twins (looking especially for something to help with sleep/soothing)? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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one that swings back and forth (or even side to side) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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right but she wants the "Best" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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the papasan swing -- amazing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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