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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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[ - ] thoughts about pound ridge? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:14 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 months. Hang in there. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:05 PM Flag
[ - ] what enrichment classes are you signing up your 2.5 yo for this fall? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.15.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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ugh! go away! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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test prep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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stop the insanity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:59 AM Flag
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Why can't kids just be kids??????Why is it all about US?? Leave the little children alone!! Let them play and have fun and have a childhood, for God's sake! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:00 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:02 AM Flag
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you mean 12.5 right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:03 AM Flag
[ - ] I just keep waiting to wake up and dd's Anderson accept will have all been a dream. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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me too. but instead, that our 3rd choice is a dream. sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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or a nightmare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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eh, not a nightmare at all. just a shock after all that workup. I feel like I lost a large chunk of the last 2 months. I am happy that it's all over, and trust that my kid will thrive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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op: Congrats to you and dc! I am sure your dc will do great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone heard of PS 75--Emily Dickinson school on west 96th st? thoughts about it? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.15.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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good enough actually pretty good. a bit more diverse than some like, but great community and engaged parents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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worth it-- if my kid is zoned there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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Years ago we decided against although it was our zoned school - but principal seemed good and core committed parents were cool - it just wasn't there yet. Not sure if it now is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Great principal, Bob O'Brien, very solid. Good teacher morale. Good dual language program. Doesn't have the highest test scores, but lots of improvment in students doesn't tell the whole tale - many students with challenges that the school does a great job with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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you mean language challenges or learning disabilities? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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the kids are taught in both english and spanish, on alternate days. half the class native spanish speakers, other half native english. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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Biggest problem is one people don't really talk about--that MC whites are in the minority. So if you have a problem with your white child being in that setting, you'll have a problem with 75 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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and if you have a problem in that setting you are so so sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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OR yes, I agree. Just letting her know what the deal is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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I know someone who is a teacher there and she is an awesome teacher and says great things about the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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great dual language program- one day taught in english, one in spanish. very involved families, but from what i've seen most of them are part of dual language. considering dual language vs. district g&t. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Is Anderson having some kind of orientation or picnic or something for new students? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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They said only if they get the lists of new students early enough in the week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Are we supposed to contact out accepted school tomorrow for registration instructions? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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op: can we just call? or do we need to go there? (I know go there to actually register) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:02 PM Flag
[ - ] My 2 week will not stop crying. It's been almost 5 minutes. When is not normal? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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a lot longer than 5 minutes. check her diaper and see if she's hungry, if it's neither of the above, give her a paci and rock her or walk with her until she falls asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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could be tummy trouble--try putting him(her) on her tummy, the pressure may soothe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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hold and rock instead of UBing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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no kidding -- why is the computer even on???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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My 9mo has cried the last 9 out of 13 hrs...I think that's when its not normal! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:11 AM Flag
[ - ] Sending G&T acceptance form by regular or certified mail? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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I vote for via man in the van [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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Email and regular mail [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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that is what we are doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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Emailed and will send regular mail [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Poll: If you take your 5 and 3 yo out to dinner, how do they behave? Will they stay at the table and be relatively well-behaved? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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I have two 6yos who will sit at the table quietly and eat or color with crayons and a book. When they were 3yo it was much dicier to see whether they would sit or be antsy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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in nyc, yes, becuase service is much faster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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poster below- agree with this, outside we go 30mins before dinner time and often just order lots of apetisers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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yes, but we keep it short and sweet. Only go to low key , quick serving places [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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4 y/o does, but we usually go early and bring one or two small, quiet toys to keep her occupied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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my 4yo & 2yo will last about 45 mins, really well behaved. Goes downhill very shortly after that, mostly because of the 2yo. 4yo can last longer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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My 5 yo is terrific at restaurants. My younger ds, who turns age 3 next week, is another story. 1 out of 5 times he will sit for about 45 minutes if he's hungry enough (but not too hungry) and the food comes quickly. so we don't really go out to each much anymore. not worth the hassle. I'm hoping it improves in the next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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My 6-y-o and 3-y-o behave well enough to eat at nice-ish restaurants. 6-y-o hasn't always been like this (used to be hard for him to wait), but 3-y-o has no problem (that's her personality -- plus I think she likes the time with us). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:38 PM Flag
[ - ] it is so annoying that you can only check 3 boxes when posting a question. it definately decreases the amount of feedback and advice i get on my posted questions... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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Honestly, they should have never have had it beofre more thna one board at a time. Really screwed things up for a month here, imho [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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I was just thinking that. I would skip General Topics and chose a toddler/newborn/preschool button instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:55 PM Flag
[ - ] my 6 yr old is SOOOO slow to do EVERYTHING in the morning. I am always telling her to hurry up. I leave lots of time but she doesn't move. Anyone btdt? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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Yup. I have all of our clocks set 15 mins ahead and I tell her if we don't leave by this time (and show her on the clock) we'll be late. She buys it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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ugh. Mine doesn't seemed to care if she will be late. And she likes school... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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Tell her (since she likes school) that she [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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--she misses stuff by being late at school and the stuff she misses is fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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thanks. I will continue to do that. Just feels crazy to go through this every morning but that's lif [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:04 PM Flag
[ - ] D*mn, Taye Diggs is SO fine. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] any idea how long it takes to close on a co-op in nyc after buyer accepted our offer??? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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if you need board approval, can be six weeks or longer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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depends on board. Most only meet monthly so if you miss the cutoff you can wait for an interview. 3 months is common [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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best case 3 mos. if they get a mortgage approval right away, complete the board package right away, and the board meets right away. But especailly since it is summer, they might not get before the board until fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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shortest i have *ever* heard is 2 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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this time of year, not before September. most co-op boards (including mine) do not schedule meetings over the summer and honestly, there is no way we could get a quorum together during the summer. in absolute emergencies, we've had to have one or two people call into a conference call, but a sale wouldn't rate that treatment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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ours is like this too. Everyone is gone during the summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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and none of us are here at the same time. usually 2 or 3 of us are around, at least during the week, but not enough to do real business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:23 PM Flag
[ - ] My 2.5 yo is freaking out bcse of newborn and my not being able to move around bcse of c-section. I'm feeling so guilty I can barely take it. I spent 2.5 years with him trying to make him feel secure and loved. He was so happy and now I feel that he's really upset and much needier. Anyone feel the same way? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.15.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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You sort of shot yourself in the foot on this one. Making sure he feels secure and happy? Isn't that a normal kid thing if the household is normal? You should be able to comfortably introduce new family members without upheaval [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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np: Oh, give me a break. OP - it's a big transition, and it can be tough at that age because they are still so young and not very verbal yet. Give it some time, try to have some private time with him each day (even if it's just a snuggle in bed). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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I'm not sure what you mean. All I meant is that he was a totally well adjusted child who played independently and was really happy most of the time and calm. Many people commented on it. Now he's much more agitated. Are you saying that there isn't ever a transition when the next child is born? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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Oh I thought you meant you were totally worried everyday about his happiness and well being. Before you think I'm nuts, my SIL is literally obsessed with whether her child is happy, to the point of sitting in on her second grade class. I'm sure he's fine and just adjusting to a new sib. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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why can you not move around? I had 2 C's and was back to normal after 2 weeks. Bend down to #1 instead of picking him up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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It's day 11 and I had a weird pain in my leg that hindered my progress. But for the first week I could barely move. I guess not everyone's experience is exactly the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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op: not everyone's experience is the same. my recovery was very difficult with only 1DB. i couldn't even sleep b/c it hurt to lay down. couldn't imagine if i had a toddler as well. don't have any experience advice since i have only 1 DB but i'm sure this is normal. if it were me i'd probably stress that mommy had to get an operation and is recovering. maybe DH can get involved in getting DS to 'help' mommy recover. might make him feel involved and special. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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this. geez. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.14.15, 04:50 PM Flag
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back normal in 2 weeks? hm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.14.15, 04:51 PM Flag
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I actually didn't see this until db was 6-7 mos old and had more personality and could grab things, etc! This kind of thing is pretty normal. In a few months, read "Siblings without Rivalry." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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I think that he was really upset that I was in the hospital for 5 days when we hadn't really been apart before that. Then I came home and was very slow because of the c-section so I think that's also really effected him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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that is a big deal for a child that young. did he come and visit you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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go easy on yourself. your 2.5 year old will deal. everyone does. do not baby him or give in too much or he'll start manipulating the hell out of you. everyone has to learn at some point the world does not revolve around one person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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Older child needs to transition and learn to share. New child will never know what it is to have 2.5 years of your undivided attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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Both things make me feel guilty actually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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You need to get a handle on the situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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2 1/2 is a boy and newborn is a girl? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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Both are boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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They could be best friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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i felt the same, only #1 was 4. Cried my eyes out a few times when she was waiting for me to put her to bed but by the time the baby was asleep, she had fallen asleep alone. That said, the baby is now 2 and they love each other a lot. I think what helps the most is to remember the almost everyone on the planet had the experience your first child is having, and survived. And I think first kids are more messed up not because of the second coming alon, but because of all the over mothering we give them before #2. That said, I still miss my total connection with #1, and they still fight over me at bedtime. gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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haven't btdt yet, but from friends, I hear this is is totally normal in every way. it'll get easier on all. congrats on the baby and good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:10 PM Flag
[ - ] I am not a superficial person, at all. But I have this mom friend and she is beautiful. I mean really stunning, in a very elegent and easy way. And always put together. So today I ran into her with her husband, whom I have never met, and I was blown away by how unattractive he was. He was really really unattractive and dressed horribly (white socks and black sneakers, etc.) I felt awful for judging, but I just couldn't understand how these two ever got together. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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He must be rich [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Without question he's loaded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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that's what i'm thinking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Well you are a superficial person, at least a teeny bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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Chalk it to opposites attracts. Maybe the man was slumming. The world is full of those WTF? couples. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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So now you know another non-superficial person other than yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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maybe he is brilliant, hilarious and wealthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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you are superficial and she is not, apparently [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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