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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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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] what does G & T stand for... those of us not in NYC are curious and most sympathetic... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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gifted and talented [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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gifted and talented [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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is there a test for the at best average and future toll takers of NYC ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:42 PM Flag
[ - ] I really liked the book The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf when it came out 15 yrs (ish) ago...can anyone recommend a more modern book that is similar? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Well there is Backlash: The Undeclared War on American Women by Susan Faludi. Its a classic much like The Beauty Myth is a classic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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her next one Fire with Fire was great. Changed my life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:03 PM Flag
[ - ] How bad is lehman? My Dh works there. I am petrified 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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layoffs next week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] has anyone ever tried the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Yes, its good, but a bit tourist-y [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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If I know about it, it is definately touristy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] how critical do you think it is for your under 2yo to be with other kids/be "socialized"? A nanny felt like the right choice for us, but she doesn't really take him to classes or playgroups or anything (although she would if I asked her to). Db is 9mo and is relatively shy as far as 9 month olds go. Should I sign her up for something or not worry about it for now? She takes him out & about all the time, as do we, but not really with other dbs around... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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At 9 mos I don't think it matters at all. By 18 mos or so I think one class or even just a little playground time is nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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At 9mo I wouldn't worry especially if you are happy with the arrangement you have now. When your dc is a few months older it would be easy to join classes etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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I think it is a total crock that 2 and under need to be with other children to socialize. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Experiences with Mt Sinai Delivery and MFM Associates (rebarber etc...)thx! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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can only speak to mt. sinai. very good experience despite crazy emergency c-section delivery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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Wow, I delivered at MT S. But Rebarber wasn't there - conincidentally, he was my doc when he was at NYU (miscarriage). I really liked him. He's married to a midwife (or was). The hospital is fine - but I have to admit, I left in 24 hours and had a private room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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LOVE rebarber and the whole practice. Delivered with them when they were at NYU and again when they moved to Mt. Sinai. As for Mt. Sinai, the delivery rooms SUCK (the ones at NYU were 3x the size) but the hospital rooms are nice. My mt. Sinai nurses were all great. Can't say enough great things about Rebarber and his associates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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np, why did he leave NYU? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] wwyd? I'm going out tonight with a bunch of friends. I'm 2 months pregnant and constantly feel sick to my stomach, and not drinking. Usually, we split the check, but that's going to be around $50 per person, and I will probably only end up eating an appetizer. Suck it up and split the check or throw in $15 and call it even? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I'm a "suck it up-er"... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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split the check, unless the liquor bill is out of hand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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offer to split and hope your friends are reasonable enough to not let you do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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If they are good friends I'd say at the start of the night that I'd just be paying for myself. People I know less well I'd offer to split but hope they turn it down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Experience with Roosevelt birthing center? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.12.08, 01:25 PM Flag
[ - ] I need a career. Sigh 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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do you currently work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] 2.4yo dd refuses to wear a diaper in the house and only wants to wear "big girl underpants". Should we try potty training this weekend? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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sounds like she might be ready. is she interested in sitting on the potty? i guess i'd try it out for a day - you can potty train in a day - see how it goes and don't show too much disappointment if it doesn't work out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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she loves sitting on the potty for about 5 seconds, but then runs away. she LOVED the m&m she got the one time she peed in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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np just talk to her about it. Tell her she can wear big girl undies when she goes in the potty allt he time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you ever open a daycare/preschool in NYC? Why or why not? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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No way. Too many issues with space, liability, insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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What if you already had a space up to code, turn-key operation, etc.? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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no way. dealing with nyc crazed status moms? f*ck no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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I would never open one anywhere! Kids drive me nuts. I love my DD but in general, kids are not that fun. That sounds awful doesn't it? Oh well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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What if you weren't working there, just running it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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I think I would still prefer to go into another line of work. Too much responsibility and you still have to deal with crazy child obsessed parents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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np: ittta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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no, nyc mothers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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lol, good point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Never... i would be afraid of the parents as well as all of the rules and regulations and potential for lawsuits... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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i think it would be a great idea if the space was not an issue, it is so sorely needed here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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so are ongoing schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] i am weaning by pumping less frequently. however, my milk supply is still quite high after almost a week. any tips? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.12.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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If you aren't already doing this then gradually reduce the length of time you pump for by a few mins each time so that your supply will reduce. If you just pump until you are comfortable and no more that should help. If you aren't getting sore then you can avoid pumping altogether. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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it is good that your supply is still high! when i started doing this i dried up immediately and had to stop nursing. why not just pump whatever you have so you can stoer more breast milk in the freezer? or are you trying to stop altogether? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone suffering with a child with "potty mouth" ? Somehow ds (7 yrs) has heard the word "dickweed" and can't stop himself from using it. I've tried TO in his room, no treats, and yelling... Ideas ? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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yes, my 5 yo. he told DH to suck his nuts last night... omg. one of the kids at preschool has a teenaged brother. No real advice, but you certainly have my sympathy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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I am laughing to myself at the phrase, but feel for you too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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It's so hard not to laugh, but that's the worst thing we could do! I had to quickly run into the bathroom... If DS starts to pick up that other people think it's funny he'll say it every 2 seconds! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I don't want to laugh either, but the first time he did it red wine almost came out of my nose... His older brother is all "Law and Order" and is appaled and that just makes him want to do it more... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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I vote time to take away a privledge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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DD is only 3 but I have heard of people having a potty mouth jar where they charge kids for each episode. Make him throw in 50 cents or so every time. When the jar is full, donate it to charity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Odd, because last night when I asked about a Father's day present, he said a "Fart Jar" so his dad could stockpile and have a secret weapon... not exactly on topic, but you see who I'm working with here... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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make a rule: he can use it in his room, but no potty talk in your presence. if he breaks it, he loses a privilege. tell him in advance what it will be and follow through. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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Yes... I must toughen up and take away the Wii or something... or the Webkinz which I think are reporoducing when nobody is watching... Tonight start a new regime here... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Kids 22 months apart - too close together? Will anarchy rule in our relatively orderly house? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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Ask again in August and I'll let you know. That's when #2 is due! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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My house is a frak show... 20 months, two ds's, and a mom who is hiding out on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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My #1 and #2 are 20 mos apart and #2 and #3 are 19 mos apart. It is chaos (sometimes controlled, sometimes not). Older dcs are now 4 and 2 1/2 and they are great together-- they certainly fight but also are great friends! Having just the 2 of them now seems easy but I might not feel that way if I didn't have #3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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^By the way, first 6 mos are really tough but it does get much easier after that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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mine will be 19 mos apart and I'm terrified! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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18 mos apart, now 4.5 and 6. it is much better now, but now they are constantly comparing EVERYTHING - both boys. Very intense, but they are good friendds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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My 2 ds are 21 months apart and it's sweet when they interact but it certainly is a challenge keeping the baby safe! My friend has dc 7yrs apart and she ssays she is still finding it tough. There's no best time to have #2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know about any new mom's groups/mom's support groups on the UWS? I have a one month old. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.12.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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MC, is that you? I came on to see if I could help you find a group but it looks like neither of us are having any luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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CF it is! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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bigcitymoms.com / babybites.com / the JCC / the 92nd Street Y (just a walk through the park if you're in the 90s) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Thank you very much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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