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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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[ - ] when did your db learn to drink from a sippy cup? my 10mo still doesn't get it... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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It was around then I think. Some time between 10 mos and a year. Just keep trying. Eventually they get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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Try different types. I weaned 2nd ds straight to a straw cup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Thinking of moving to Chappaqua. We can get a great house and distance to NYC not an issue for us, but I can't help but thinking that I will be so much further away from everything than southern Westchester because it seems so bucolic/less developed. My dh thinks I am nuts and says equidistant to N. White Plains and Greensich v. alot of southern Westchester. Am I out of it? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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ITA with you. I'm in So Westchester and have friend in the North. There is much more to do in the south! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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OP: What do you have access to that your friend doesn't? (Just trying to get a sense of whether my impression is right and how.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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Everything is so spread out up there. I feel like there are more things to do in Lower Westchester. We both stayed home and I've made more friends with kids in the same amount of time. Look online and check out activities and stuff you would do in each location. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Larchmont moms: Thinking about moving to Larchmont. Someone told me that Larchmont elementary is great, but that I might not want to send my daughter to Mammoroneck HS, because some think not as good. I know a bunch of people who send their kids there. What do you think? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Mamaroneck High School is a great school and the kids there get a great education and many go on to top colleges like Harvard. It is just not 100% white or mostly white with a high percantage of asians who are typically very focused on their kids getting high scores in academics (nothing wrong with that mind you). It is a very balanced school, enough suppor for kids to excel but not a pressure cooker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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I have heard both sides. More diverse for certain than Scarsdale or Rye. Probably on par with New Rochelle. Worry about it when you get there. Personally I think Rye Country Day School is not such a good school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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Definitely not on par with New Rochelle or even close. Mamaroneck is 78.4% white, 4.5 % black, 13.8 % Hispanic and 3.4% Asian. New Rochelle is 44.1% White, 27.6% black, 24.6% Hispanic, 3.5% Asian and .1% Native American. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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I think it's the kind of school where a smart motivated kid will get a great education. But I kid that can fall through the cracks, may well fall through the cracks, or a kid that's not motivated may find himself attracted to a crowd where going to college isn't assumed. I wouldn't worry about that at this stage b/c there is no way you will know what kind of kid you will have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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I went to Mam'k Schools and now back in Larchmont as an adult. I think the post about falling through the cracks is relevant. Mam'k was great (and i heard this is still the case) if you were a top student or needed help. Many kids go to top schools, first school system to offer Mandarin. Not a lot of hand holding - helps to be self directed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone besides me have this wretched stomach flu? Dcs had it last week and I have been knocked out for days from it, but have not heard of anyone else having it. Seems like an odd time of year for a stomach bug. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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i had something for a week - oculdnt keep any food in - week... ugh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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me too-it's been almost a week and while I feel better, I still have no appetite at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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i was starving - but yuk. i lost 10 pounds... have since gained it back - feel better. ugh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:02 AM Flag
[ - ] bedroom has chocolate and cream furniture and red rug. What should the accent color be? Just red or red and another color? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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indigo or purple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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pale blue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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red or aubergine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Need ideas for father's day craft for 3 and 5 yr old to make. I'm fresh out of ideas! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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picture frame? or have them do a joint drawing or painting and have that framed for dh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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have dc's do a joint painting or drawing then have it framed for dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:36 AM Flag
[ - ] What did you do for db's first b-day? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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had a margarita party with a few close friends/family. took pics of DS having his first cupcake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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sounds good. I don't feel like having a big party and it will be mid-August. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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had cake with grandma and grandpa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:36 AM Flag
[ - ] discovered i have a short luteal phase. can't get into the dr. for another month. would still like to ttc this month. any suggestions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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you can TRY progesterone cream, thought the suppositories and shots are more effective. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:43 AM Flag
[ - ] OK, I'm pissed off. My ds did not get into PS87 pre-K which we are zoned for. That's fine, I didn't expect it since he's not a sibling. But I just found out that two non-sibs from out of the zone got in. DOE sucks. Makes me want to send ds to private so we won't have to deal with their incompetence. 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Do you think they lied about address? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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i don't know but if that's true it would really suck all around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Wait, how can you NOT get into a school you are ZONED for? Please explain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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this is pre-K, with limited spots. In my zoned school, there are more kids trying to get in than there are spots. Hence the lottery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Wow. I would think they would accomodate by building another school or something. That just seems really ridiculous, IMHO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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you obviously don't live in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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I do - UWS PS 199 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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Then how could you possibly make such a monumentally clueless comment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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np. rotflmao - Yeah, just build another school! Why didn't anyone think of that before?? lol I'm guessing you don't live in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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I'm sorry, and totally understand your reaction. It's one of the many reasons we chose to go private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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call them, you might get some help. they totally botched the pre-k lottery this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I doubt it would help. They botched it, but what are they gonna do? Bump some kid for mine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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np. Actually, yes. ITA w/ the OR. Call and say something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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I'll give it a try. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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How do you find out those things? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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from friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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from friends who know friends who know these folks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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no, friends who actually know the people who got in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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Please call the DOE and say something. The best way to improve this process is if they're held accountable for the screw-ups, but for that they need to know about their mistakes or if people are gaming the system (if the out-of-zone people lied about their address). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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You need to report this & appeal. Call the school (parent coordinator). They screwed up the whole process tis year all over the city -- it has been on TV & in every paper. Look on the DOE site & Inside Schools on how to appeal. One of my twins got rejected for PreK at our school where my older daughter attends. Unless you tell them what is going on though, they won't be able to help you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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I'll try calling the school. Maybe they've heard other complaints. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I agree. I thought you go to Public to avoid all the Private madness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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Ugh, that's awful. I hope you appeal & make some noise about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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Send your appeal here -- ES_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov Things are such a mess you really should reach out to the school and to the DOE directly at this email. According to today's Daily News, they are reviewing all sib applications, but others need to reach out to them on a case by case basis! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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There is a process to air your grievance. GO to the school. They can't put an unzoned before a zoned. You need to have this corrected and the polite but squeaky wheel gets the oil. Good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Have not yet planned anything for DS's birthday which is in July. He'll be 5 and is expecting a big party like he has had in previous years and like the many he attends all year long. I'm not playing the game this year and did not reserve a space at a gym or anything like that. We're short on money and frankly I think it's ridiculous. But given that, what can we do that he'll still enjoy? Our apt. is too small to host and mid-July tends to be scorching outside. I was thinking of just an ice-cream party at Baskin Robbins but how can I work in his preferred "power rangers" theme and make it seem legit? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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My 4yo is obsessed with Dora, so we made a Dora pinata together. It was a big hit--both to make and then for the kids to bash open and get goodies. Cost pretty much nothing--some tempera paint and crepe paper, since we had flour, old newspapers and a ballloon. Also, it was fun to do with DD. You could do a Power Ranger pinata. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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you could also do a park. kids can run around and be power rangers, you give them cake, then they go home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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You would be surprised what happens if you say that this year you are going to have a family celebration and a great toy instead of a party. I have had years with parties and years without and every year my kids have a great time. Try it and see. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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my dd has a july birthday as well--we took one friend with us up to rye playland for the afternoon, rode the kiddie rides, had ice cream. it was great, and she had a blast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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You could find a park with sprinklers built in. Cake and sprinklers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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you can do power rangers napkins and such. the kids will love it. my twins favorite party this year was a house one with old-fashioned games. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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Pizza Uno is very affordable (like $15 per kid I think). They make their own pizzas and then make their own ice cream sundays. You just need some activities for the time the pizza is cooking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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Baskin Robbins has themed cakes they will make for you, Power Rangers was one of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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can you make a power rangers cake? also, your child should also learn that birthday parties are not a given. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Potty training my 3 yo DS. How often is it normal for him to pee? Every hour or so? Also, How do you handle peeing if you are out at a playground? In the burbs, no bathrooms there. He is on day 4, yesterday he had no accidents, and I don't want to go back to pullups. thanks 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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in the burbs? let him pee behind the trees/bushes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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np: ditto, although you encounter some uptight moms or people with no kids who get upset about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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I've never had any issues. We always make sure to go out of sight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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who cares? they let their dogs pee anywhere and everywhere, too, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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on the old UB, there used to be major discussions about it. Lots of uptight people who don't think it's right. And I recently got disapproving looks from a young couple when my ds peed into some bushes. I asked if they had kids and not surprisingly they didn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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we usually just pee before and after the playground. ds is not a big drinker so he usually pees every two hours or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 AM Flag
[ - ] when is a better time to buy a house in the hamptons? now when the summer is underway? or in the fall/ at summers end? and why 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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lots of people start looking in the summer when they are renting in hopes of being in house for thanksgiving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD - got a random email from a mom in DDs class, basically saying, let's plan dinner together with the husbands too. We have never done anything socially with them and there is another mom in the class with the same first name as me. I am sure she meant to send it to her. Don't want to embarrass her or put her in an awkward position. Should I ignore? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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same thing has happened to me a few times. I've ignored. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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So you never mentioned to the mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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no, didn't want to embarrass her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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a few times? and you ignored? grow up. geez. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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they were clearly not meant for me. I just deleted them. Why make a big deal out of something that isn't? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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no, I'd send a quick reply back--hey jane, i think this was for the other betty, and leave it at that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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why not write back and say, "we would love to have dinner but I think you meant Sue X" - make anew friend! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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don't ignore! it's embarrassing, but neither of you are kids. just reply: did you mean to send this to ______? Even though you have the same first name, it's unlikely your e-mail addresses are similar. And if she looked you up in a directory, it would have been by last name, not first name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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I think it was by blackberry so probably just hit enter on the email too fast... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I agree with poster above. Say "dinner sounds fun but did you mean to send this to so-and-so?" no big deal. she'll either then invite you to dinner or let it slide [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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But that also puts HER in an awkward position - what is she going to say back - oh you are right, it was meant for Betty X - and that she doesn't want to have dinner with us??? We really aren't their kind of people (not in a bad way - just very different couples) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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np: ita, only do this if you actually want to have dinner with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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yup. these are all adults involved, no? If that mom is not interested in making a new friend she will just ignore the reply and move on. If she is in anyway "normal" she would have dinner with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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I don't understand the replies t hat you should ignore this. Just shoot back an e-mail that you would love to but ask if she meant to send this invitation to the other mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:19 AM Flag
[ - ] 4 week old and breastfeeding? should I continue to wake him/her up for feedings? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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Assuming he's gaining weight, no. But ask your ped if you aren't sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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