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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,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] I saw Ramona from RHNY at Nello's in the Hamptons on Saturday night. She was doing the "Elaine" dance. Her hubby is hot. Her eyes did not look that bugged out. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Were her bangs still in her eyes? Was she wearing something inappropriately tight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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She had some kind of mini dress on. Her bangs were not in her eyes. I thought she looked better than on T.V. She was flitting all over the bar like she wasn't married. So was her husband. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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she had a great bod on tv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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Never been to the one in the Hamptons but I can't stand the Nellos on he UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:36 PM Flag
[ - ] My SIL is great to my DC, my DB is very happy, yet she completely annoys me. Vent over. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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You will never get what you really want from her. Acknowledge, move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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op: I don't really want anything, just find her so *into* being Mrs. such and such and super-mommy. Stuff that I never focused on much and I just find her so full of sh*t. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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np - so this is really about you not her. If this is what she want and it makes her happy then to each their own. Why does this make her full of sh#t? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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op: You need to know her. She's great but a pill.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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sounds like she's more together than you and you are jealous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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op: lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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np: this is me an my SIL, but wha tmakes me insane is she thinks she is an awesome mom and seh has two f/t nannies and doesnt work. so yeah, it is harder for me to do it all with less help and a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:41 PM Flag
[ - ] hottest recent UB post? I need some midday inspiration 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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Apparently there was quite a debate about swing set etiquette at the playground [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Any Disney moms on? Considering using up the last day of our passes this summer. Would drive in, go to Magic Kingdom for one day and drive back to the beach house. If we only want to spend one night on the resort, which one should it be and would it be better to spend the night BEFORE our Magic Kingdom day or after? I'm thinking maybe before and then if we're too tired to drive back that night staying somewhere cheap on I4. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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maybe it depends on whether the MK has an extra magic hr (or hrs) in the morning or in the evening, if you want to take advantage of that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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good point. the week we'll be down there only has morning hours, i think. so spend the night before in the park and then maybe we'll skip the fireworks? i'm only trying to plan out every detail b/c this idea is going to be a hard sell on DH anyway so I have to be ready to answer all his questions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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probably - depends on whether your family will likely get up and use those am hours or not. Also, would DCs be into the whole fireworks thing? You may already know this, but check mousesavers.com for possible discounts on resort stay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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that's right - i forgot about that place. DH will be more interested in fireworks than the kids. plus, we have a 2 y.o. so i think we could easily get up early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Exactly why I asked - my 2.5 yo DD would go bonkers w/fireworks, so I would totally skip those. Have fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:20 PM Flag
[ - ] You G&T, NEST moms etc. are driving me crazy...the posts are endless!! 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Stay off this week then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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let us have our day - we sat through months upon months hearing about privates and shut outs and waitlists; if you have ever been through it then you know it is nerve wracking - or you can just de-select ny schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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But you are all so much more self-righteous, like you really believe that the public process is going to be so much more fair/merit based, etc than the privates are...it's so phony. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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I am a public mom and I agree with this poster's comment. Many of you G&T moms are insanely neurotic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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np; Okay, you're revealing your own ignorance now. Anyone with any experience with the DOE knows that fair & merit are adjectives that have no place in the DOE system! If you're going to complain, at least get your facts right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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NP: You have to be kidding me. The public and private hand wringing are no different. Just be a grown up and ignore the posts that bother you or just deselect Schools for a while. What were you expecting on Schools now anyway?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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I think you Public moms should join up and make the local school in your district INTO the school you WANT It to be. That is what you have to do for Publics. You can't expect the City to take every gifted child and put them in an experience rivaling a top private. It's unrealistic and selfish to think that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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I'm not here lamenting anything. I am just pointing out that the annoying posts are on both sides. But attack me if it makes you feel better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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unrealistic, perhaps. selfish, no way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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Hey, I have come on UB many, many nights, when all you people talk about are TV shows & characters I've never even heard of, and don't even get me started on what it was like on awards nights. You'll just have to DEAL with it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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That is very different. When we use our kids as pawns that is something else. My kid is barely 3. There's no way some G&T, private or otherwise can tell how amazing he is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Ha! Get back to me next year, 'kay? Until then, enjoy your cluelessness because reality will come knocking at your door soon enough! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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So why are you even commenting on this process? Wait until you're a part of it to judge it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Of course, the key phrase there is "my kid is barely 3" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Would it be so different it my kid was say 5? Like some stupid test shows your kid's merit?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Wait until you are trying to get your child into school. And preschool has nothing on this process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Of course it doesn't show her merit. But it DOES show her chance of getting a great free education, skipping the middle school process, etc. Don't you see that that's where the obsession is from? Not about how smart our kids are, but how they might just luck into an amazing opportunity? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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Why would you use the word "merit" here? Nobody suggests the G&T process (or any school process) ranks a child's merit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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how is trying to get a good school for your child using that child as a "pawn"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Because it is not the responsiblity of the City to airlift your child into a "better" school. it is the responsibility of the community to build a better local one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Nothing beats being preached to by the uninitiated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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And you're building one how? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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how is that making my child a pawn? and if those schools exist, why is it bad for me to try to get my child into one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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You have no idea what you're talking about then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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of course I do. You either suck it up, save up the money for private school and do right by your kid, or roll up your shirt sleeves and make the local place as good as it can be. You people are no better than the it must be Brearley/Trinity/HM people who again think they are more worthy for being selected for admission. The City does not OWE YOU or your kid a spot in a particular school. They owe you SCHOOL. If you don't like the school, make it better. Stop trying to airlift YOUR kid out of the school and leaving it behind for others less fortunate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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Wow, you are one really annoying poster. On top of that, you really have no clue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Sanctimony from someone not yet in the game. Interesting. FWIW we're going to our zoned school and will be a helpful part of the community. I would suggest you come back when you get some perspective. Picking on people when they're down, frustrated and anxious is just wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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so, even if our children could be admitted into a better program, we shoudlnt' try? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Why are you reading them? Select collapse posts and move along. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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But it's so much easier and more fun to complain!!! (NP) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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Pls let's disregard this person who is annoyed.They have a choice not read our posts. For those of us who are trying to create as many options for our loved ones at this moments, we need to continue to share info about this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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viva Sanjaya? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Bla, bla, bla, bla, bla [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Pet peeve: people who take 100% of their pediatrician's advice as gospel without doing any investigating themselves. I trust my ped in a lot of things but I don't think the fact that he is good at children's medicine means he is an expert in child psychology or sleeping or breastfeeding. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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I would substitute the word "pediatrician" with "doctor." ITA that you should be an advocate for yourself with any doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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That's true. But so many of my friends think of their peds as so much more than doctors. You'd never ask your gynocologist for marriage advice. Why assume a pediatrician is the only person to ask about your child's behavior. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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I actually get pissed when my ped talks to me about behavioral issues. That's not what I'm there for, thank you very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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np: ditto. he can be helpful about what's age appropraite, but that's about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Seriously - my friend's ped told her she had "skim milk" and should switch to formula b/c her dd was 5 oz below birthweight at 2 wks. What kind of ped tells a woman she's producing skim milk without asking her how long she's feeding on each side? It turned out she was switching sides and db wasn't getting hind milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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I agree - I actually ask other mom's what their pediatrician's say and make a decision based on that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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LOL - I am married to a ped and cannot tell you how often he is WRONG. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] No matter how I try to play it, it really SUCKS to be dumped. Please share your worst break-up stories here to console me. TIA. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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why do you keep getting dumped? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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LOL. I mean no matter how much I tell myself it doesn't matter, didn't really like/need him anyhow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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hesjustnothatintomehe'sjustnotthatintomehe'sjustnotthatintome.*sigh* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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When I was 25 I got pregnant with my live in boyfriend, he begged me to keep it and said I was the only one for him yada, yada. Went to meet his parents who apparently didn’t like me and he dumped me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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did you keep it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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no, it was the hardest thing ever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Wow. I am very sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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did you keep him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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Did you keep it?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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now I have Papa Don't Preach going around my head [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:14 PM Flag
[ - ] i love bf in the sense that i care deeply about him and know he'd be a great and devoted hubby. but the butterflies aren't there. wwyd? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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Passion fades in any marriage. Butterflies last like 6 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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i'd go for it anyway. i think most people don't have butterflies after they're married. it's more about love, commitment and trust. if you have those things, you're golden. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Have they ever been there? If so it's just a case of finding them again. If never then that's a tougher decision. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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op: not in the insane sense i had hoped. the relationship just got going and kept going. nothing bad to say otherwise. he's truly a wonderful person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Truly wonderful sounds good to me. Butterflies tend to go away over time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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OP: ty for your replies. a rare UB moment when i needed a serious opinion and got one. if i knew you i'd give you each a smooch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:09 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm hoping someone can help me find a playgroup on the UWS for my 3mth DB and myself. I just left my job last week to be a sahm and need to get out and meet some new mommies in the area. Any suggestions? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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check out yahoo groups, go the the park - talk to other moms, talk to friends... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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Look to see if Babybites have lunches in your area. I met all my Mommy friends through them when I first came to the city it's a great way to meet people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Did any of you call DOE to confirm that they have your application? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Nope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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I called until I received my return receipt form back. (THREE weeks after I had sent it in...). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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EMailed, and they emailed back yesterday to say that they now have access to the centralized database and they can confirm receipt (but I don't recommend emailing them - they sounded annoyed!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Yes, regular mail, and we just have learned to cover all our bases during this process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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who did you email? i tried and didn't get a repsonse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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I want to know who (or which office) you contacted. I want to confirm the same thing and trying, but no answer on sight so far... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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I can't reply to the below, but it was one of the administrative assts in the G&T office (my dh did it and he forwarded me the response, which I've since deleted). It was G&T, not OSEPO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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Actually, it may have been a level up from asst - specialist, maybe? But it was def GT office [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:38 PM Flag
[ - ] D3 lottery results are on the district website. looks ugly. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Why ugly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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much more demand than supply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Always. Nothing new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Maybe someone can answer this question for me. I don't understand, if there is such an overcrowding problem in D3 (and I don't doubt there is), why they are able to do this lottery? I know there are not a large # of seats in the lottery, but still. I just don't get this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Some schools are overcrowded, not all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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But apparently 87 and 9 gave away seats in this year's lottery. Aren't those among the most popular schools in D3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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their G&T programs are extremely popular, but there is sometimes space in their Ged Ed programs for non-catchment DCs (many of the DCs in those zones go to private school). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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87 doesn't have G&T. It's a high performing Gen Ed school. That's why it's popular. And it isn't overcrowded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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you're right - 9 does, but 87 does not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Ah, that makes sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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np: yes, but being "popular" doesn't make your zone bigger. the schools have room for more kids than are zoned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:14 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think of the new ub? haven't been on in months and I was very suprised. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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it's fine once you get used to it. I actually like it. I just wish everyone hadn't jumped ship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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does it seem like a lot of people have? was there a lot of complaining? i like it - as long as it doesn't crash all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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tons and tons and tons of whining! It was so ridiculous. I really thought my UB friends had more stamina than this. I am disapointed. It will pick back up though. It's already better at night. I give it another month. Stick with us! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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it's excellent, isn't it? user controlled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
[ - ] What cream did your pedi prescribe for dc for Impetigo? Antibiodic or Antifungal? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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antibiotic and an oral abx as well -- bad case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:00 PM Flag
[ - ] DH and I now have sex very rarely. I am 6 mos postpartum, breastfeeding, still 40 lbs overweight and have absolutely no sex drive. Neither does he, apparently, although I know it must be happening somewhere. Is a morning wank in the shower enough? Maybe he is getting "massages"? I know it is not an affair or hookers (he doesn't like the money-power relationship). I am doing my best but we are both so tired and just never get around to it. Is a morning wank enough to keep him happy for 6 months? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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for six months, with you being in your condition, he can survive. But you could also offer to lend a hand once in a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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dh here...morning wank kept me going for 99% of the first 15 years of my sperm-producing era. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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np ITA but really the best way to handle this is just to start. Can you get a babysitter and have a date once in awhile or go out of town or even to a local hotel? Sometimes all it takes is a little child free time to remind you why you were with this person in the first place! Then, a little wine a lot of lube and soon you will forget why you stopped in the first place! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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he's tired, too. i couldn't have sex for alot fo my pregnancy adn then again after baby was born. my husband didn't stray, even though he wasn't happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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just know that what you are both experiencing is very, very normal. we had sex once in the first year pp. we might be on the far end of the infrequent spectrum, but still it's normal. the first couple of years as parents are precious and horrific, all at the same time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Any Katonah Moms on? Are the schools good? What's the town like? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I don't live up there but my IL's do. If we were moving I'd move to Mt Kisco. Cute town center and most go to Chappaqua schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Katonah's wonderful - great people, nice town and excellent schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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