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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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[ - ] WOHMs, if you're in your 30s, how long have you been at your current job? Do you ever worry that you're job will become obsolete in the future? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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4 yrs, and not worried that my job will become obsolete, but worried that I will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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37 yo, was working for 15 years and just got laid off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:00 PM Flag
[ - ] pampers wipes - which one do you like best and why? db is over 1 now and wondering if we should still stick with the sensitive. too many different kinds of wipes and can't figure out which one is what 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.13.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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sensitive ones are a bit more expensive, and probably not necessary. we always used the unscented ones, the scented ones are kinda gross. pampers are better than other brands, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone been to Victorian Gardens today? Crowded? Hot? DO I still have to go on the rides with my 4.5yo? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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It will def. be hot today - no shade - but htere's a reduced cost after certain hours and it'll be cooler in the evening. You don' thave to go on rides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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thx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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What is that? TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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A summer-only amusement park for young kids in Central Park, at the ice skating rink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] pg moms: do you find that shortness of breath gets worse after eating? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.13.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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not yet, but happened towards the end with my last pg. baby pushes on stomach, stomach pushes on your lungs... no fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Poll: how old is your dc and what time do you put him/her to bed and are you a SAHM or WOHM? (Inspired by 5yp night out post.) I'll start 4.5; 8:30; WOHM 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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5yo, between 8-8:30; 2yo, 7:30, I work part time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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4yo; 8:30; WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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5yo & 7yo, between 8:30/9:00, I work full time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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15 mo and 5 yo, 7 and 7:30 respectively, sahm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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3/5/8; 7:30/8/8 wohm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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2.5 yo - 9pm (realistically asleep by 9:30) but naps for 2 hrs during the day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Oh, and SAHM (plus i have 6mo who's in bed at 7pm) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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3.5 and 2, go to bed at 8, sahm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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2.5yo 7:15, 4.5yo 7:45. SAHM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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4.9 and 14 mos, 9 PM and 8 PM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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14 mo, 7:45, WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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5 yo, between 8:30-9:00, 1 yo around 8pm / WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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5.5, between 8 and 8:30, most nights. WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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3 yo, between 8:30-9:00, 1 yo around 8pm / WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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3 and almost 5, 8:00, sahm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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So jealous. 5 yo + 3 yo. 10 pm. WOHM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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4&6 8pm WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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5 yo - 8 pm / 9 yo - 9 pm / 14 yo - 11 pm. These are all start times (lights out)- they are not asleep till a good hour later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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^^^whoops, SAHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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2 yo 7:30-8 but having trouble lately. sahm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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DD is 2.4 yo and she is in bed (after reading, etc) at 8pm. I am SAHM. Although from about 5 mos to 15 mos, she was in at 6:30pm/7pm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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5yo, anything between 8:30pm and 9:30pm (it's too bright outside to try an earlier bedtime). She's up at around 7:30am (that gives her 10-11 hours a night). I can here that "ped" complain already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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^^^^ SAHM, btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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4 1/2 - 930 -WOHM - same as you. doesn't wake up until about 8- no matter what time i put him to bed, he doesn't fall asleep unti 930 or 10 - it's his bodies clock. i have tried by 15 minute intervals to go earlier - he just stays up anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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dc is 6. in bed at 7 - lights out at 8. WAHM with SAHD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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2.5 yo, 8ish - wohm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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3 yo between 7:30 - 8:30. 6 mo between 7-8. ptwohm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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20 mo, between 7:45 and 8:15, WOHM (full time) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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that's not really the issue...It should be what time to bed and how many hours sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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5 yo, 8PM (although he's usually awake until 9), WOHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Almost 7 yo, 7:30 PM, work part-time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Planning to be a sahm in NYC. Can any sahm's tell me what it is really like? Afraid it might be too isolating. Seems like everyone works! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.13.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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oh please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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SAHM in NYC is about as far fomr isolated as that job can possibly ever be...... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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it takes some time to get your schedule and your circle of friends. i woh pt and find that for classes or playground trips on my days off, it is mostly nannies. but there are plenty of resources and activities. the key is to have a schedule and a plan. where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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love it! so many places to meet other moms. yes there are lots of nannies everywhere, but I've found great friends through classes and new moms lunches. also some places have classes where only the parent can attend- not a caregiver. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Nice and exclusionary! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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np - can you name some of those places (in Manhattan) please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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rutgers church 73rd & bway. I don't think it's exclusionary b/c it helps parents build a community and support network to make NYC a little more like a small town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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i am less isolated as a sahm than i was when i worked [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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There is a ton to do -- so many places that you can take your db and so many things at your fingertips. I love wheeling my little one around -- in and out of stores, through the park, etc. The hardest thing for me is that I have to make a lot of new friends -- all of my friends work and are not free before 7 pm (except for the occasional lunch). The park, classes provide opp to meet other sahm but I have not been finding many that I jive with -- in my neighborhood, most people have nannies (whether or not they work) -- which is not the lifestyle we want -- or are women who never had much of a career and the conversation is limited to usweekly and baby issues -- I think eventually I will find more people I click with -- and not that there is anything wrong with people in either of those categories -- I just don't have ton in common with them -- fine to chitchat with at the playground -- but I just get the sense we will never be close friends. The one thing I find though is that I think there is more disdain for sahms in NYC than in other places -- especially for sahms who left lucrative/interesting careers behind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Planning to be a sahm in NYC. Can any sahm's tell me what it is really like? Afraid it might be too isolating. Seems like everyone works! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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I sahm'd for a year. there are plenty of new mom groups and activites to get you out there. it helps if you are social by nature. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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It's only isolating if you don't get out and get involved with things. Doesn't have to be expensive either. I've had good luck with local meetup groups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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There are a zillion sahms in my neighborhood. Never met so many people who could live on one income until I became a parent. (I'm a wohm with some week days off, and my social life has expanded through dc, especially now that he's in regular school.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Horrible, horrible day with db. I can feel my sanity teetering on the brink. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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Sorry. Take a deep breath. Good luck with the rest of your day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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how old is db? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:24 AM Flag
[ - ] I feel so guilty. I have hardly been able to exercise since I got pregnant. Used to work out 4-5 x a week at 5:00 am. Now I am exhausted and nauseous at that time. No other time to do it. Is it ok if I start up again trimester 2? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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yes but why would you get up at 5am while pg to exercise? Just walk a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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guilty about what? why wouldn't it be ok to listen to you body as it grows a baby? there are going to be many changes in your life, be kind to yourself, and try to be flexible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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got news for you: it doesn't get any easier as the pg progresses. I'm an exercise fanatic: I genuinely love it. But I was shocked to find I just couldn't do anything more than yoga and walking after 1st tri. Yoga died after the 2nd. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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