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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

[ - ] So why does this site keep telling me to log in every time I want to respond to a post. Are ya trying to lose me???? Tech support needs to do their jobs 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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you should post to site feedback instead of general topics if your are trying to flag a site issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok. Haven't been pregnant in 5 years. What's the guidelines on alchohol now? 1 glass, abstain, etc. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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same as always. officially it's a no no but most docs will admit 1 glass here and there is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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One a week in the first trimester, and then drink occasionally but don't go nuts has always been my attitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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omg. um, alcohol is still bad for babies, yes. wtf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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Regular or heavy alcohol consumption is proven to be bad for babies. They have no proof that the occasional drink does any damage (or that it does), which is why they say it's better to be safe than sorry. In most countries, they aren't that rigid (and their kids turn out just fine). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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Strictly speaking, none. One glass here and tere, preferably of wine or beer is considered ok in the third trimester. Whatever you do, at least try to abstain from drinking any during the first trimester and hard alcohol at any point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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My OB told me there's no difference between a glass of wine and a mixed drink in terms of the amount of alcohol. I had a v&t a week throughout pg (not a wine or beer drinker). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:37 PM Flag
[ - ] why, on this new site, does it seem that everytime I refresh, nobody has posted? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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because nobody has posted. they lost tons of users when the site was reworked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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ITA this site is beginning to suck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Turned on central a/c for 1st time this year and there is a dead animal like smell in my house. ANyone btdt? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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yes had a small dead animal in the unit LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Moms who say they can't afford to send their dc to camp and then spend tons on hair, tanning, nails, clothes, etc really disgust me. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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Different priorities? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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I know a few like that. One sad neighborhood boy literally waits on my stoop everyday for my dh to get off her camp bus. His mom says she can't afford but spends tons on crap easily worth $5k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Self-care is important; a person who does not take care of oneself cannot take care of others. They may seem like selfish choices to you, but obviously the other people do not look at it that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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tanning does not = "self care" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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OK, but camp is not a necessity, either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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no one tans $5k a year's worth... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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I feel the same way about school, but to each his/her own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:52 PM Flag
[ - ] My period is due within the next few days. IF I was pregnant, would I have any vaginal discharge now or none at all? I have clear to yellowish discharge. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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its different for everyone. Did you take a test? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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I'd be drying up at that point if I was not pg. Test. I got a postive at 10 dpo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone on who has a DC with really bad constipation issues? What do you do to help it? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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juice, prunes, miralax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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miralax!! and occasional milk of magnesia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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prune juice everyday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody know anything about the Neighborhood School on the Lower East Side? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.07.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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It's in the East Village, District 1. Progressive, two age groups per class (except 3rd grade is stand-alone) starts in preK. I don't know how they're doing admissions now--it used to be by lottery within ethnic group. Good teachers, but not strongly focused on academics. Most kids I know from there have gone on to Tompkins Square Middle School. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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The description from the OR above is pretty accurate. I'd add that discipline is a lot more lax than I'd like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] mount sinai 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:00 PM Flag
[ - ] first trimester 2nd dc 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Chicago suburban moms. If we only want to spend $600K or less on a home, will we feel completely out of place in Hinsdale or Clarendon Hills? Want the schools, but don't plan to spend more than this. Don't want to be keeping up with the Jones, but want good schools. Other suburb recos that fit this (with a decent commute to O'hare?) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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We are in Hinsdale and absolutely love it. We bought 1.5 years ago for 800k and have a 1985 house with 4 bd, very small kitchen, large family room, 3.5 ok baths, but a great lot and location. We do feel fine, but are definitely on the low end. You would do better in Clarendon Hills and get the same great schools - and the schools are fabulous. I have one in elem (special ed - LD) one in middle (gifted) and one started high school (very avg kid) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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^^^oops 1895 house - big difference there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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Elmhurst is great - have friends there in public schools and a much broader price range [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Are the schools in Elmhurst good? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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Riverside, Park Ridge, Oak Brook, LaGrange, Elmhurst, Schaumburg, Bloomingdale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 10:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Any Ridgewood, NJ moms on? The house we were thinking of bidding on just got another offer and we may have to act quickly. Could someone tell the the differences between the Willard and Ridge areas (if there are any)? Thanks!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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i live a town away -- i only know that the heights area is the most expensive but that's about it... where the ridge school is is a beautiful area... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone been to Suba? How is it? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.07.08, 01:35 PM Flag
[ - ] OK, now DOE is stalking me. I got a 2nd call from DOE today (first one from 2 nights ago) and they asked me once again that I did not submit G&T application even though my dc qualifies. I guess it's a good thing that they're being very very thorough... 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.07.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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Of course they are. This whole process is a lawsuit waiting to happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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how many places are you going to post about this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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It's slow, so what? There were moms from the other night who wanted any info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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What district? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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3, I mean, I think it's remarkable that DOE people are working on Saturdays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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But scary that they are duplicating efforts... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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and we are supposed to ask - why aren't you trying for a placement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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I think this whole thing is a lie. DOE hasn't called anyone. Its like the multicolored applications. Total BS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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I don't think the multicolor applications were BS, just misunderstood. People received them if they had originally, incorrectly, received an application that indicated they could choose a citiwide, even though the child's score was below 97. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Maybe they really want to give those spots at anderson to you harlem folks. funny thing is that hunter wants to do the same thing. they are all in competition for the diversity kids. very funny!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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What was your score? 99? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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Now this makes sense to me. That there are still hoping to make this thing play out according to their grand vision, so they are following up with parents in districts they hoped would diversify the citiwides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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It's just a speculation. Could it be that DOE actually screwed up and lost some mails in the G&T applications and so they are afraid that the ones they didn't get are lost in the mail? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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My (hopeful) guess is that they did not receive many more than anticipated, so they are just double-checking with all non-applicants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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That is probably true. I am shocked and awed that they are calling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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I know they called me today! I told them I was impressed that they had called, but that we had made other plans or dc. This is about the only good thing I think they have done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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ITA with the 4th OR's implication: Total VBA. I thought so the other night when you posted, and now I'm sure of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Wow, you are a very twisted person. BTW, several people got the "right" application by FEDEX or UPS. And others who also got called, though not twice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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np. Only this OP keeps posting about it, and if you read her posts from the other night it's pretty obvious it's a vba. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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Pulease. You are a weirdo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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LOL OK. If you say so, OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 10:17 PM Flag
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np: We got a Fedexed green form too, due to the typo. So I believe OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 10:28 PM Flag
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FWIW, we also received a call from DOE last night (go fiure - so one working late on a weekend) asking about status of our form. We did not submit it. Scored 99, will be moving out of state. I think they are trying to be thorough. I also think it means they have not placed the kids yet, let alonne prepared the letters to go the families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 04:28 AM Flag
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^^^Also we only received a single version of the application form. No FED EX thing. This is not VBA, I thought people might be interested b/c it implies something about timing for receipt of placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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thanks for posting. i am jealous that you are moving and won't have to deal with this DOE anymore! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 02:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Need a haircut badly. Any suggestions for people in Brooklyn? TIA! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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For you or for DCs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody have medical treatment for hemorrhoids? What did you have done, what kind of doctor and before and after results?? I'm getting desperate!!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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You need to go to a proctologist. There is an excellent product called balniol that a pharmacist can order for you. It's over the counter. You dab some on the hemorrhoid and it is very soothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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might be called balneol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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