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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] If I get my hair colored this morning, will it smell/smell like chemicals this afternoon? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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no - they wash it afterwards [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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somewhat, but mostly like hair product [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 11:13 AM Flag
[ - ] on Facebook, where the option to join different networks? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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Under Marketplace. Networks in your area will immediately come up and then you can join any or create ones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:51 AM Flag
[ - ] When your dc outgrew crib what did you put them in and what happened (did they roam the house at night, wake up all night, etc). What is the best option? TIA. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:23 AM Flag
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my first went into a regular bed at 3, no problems at all. my second went into a toddler bed just shy of 2, after a couple of scary falls from the crib. it was a rough couple of weeks of her getting up constantly, but now she has settled down andis fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:46 AM Flag
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We moved ds to a toddler bed at 17mo and put the crib mattress onto the floor next to the bed (he did fall onto it twice). We put a gate on the door of his room. It took a few weeks for him to regularly sleep in the bed rather than in his chair but he got used to it eventually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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Had a toddler bed. We found that a set routine at night was key: bath, snack, stories, song. We switched to the bed when potty training was well underway. Some mornings ds still "calls" to be gotten out of bed-so cute:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:50 AM Flag
[ - ] What are ways a shy teen can develop confidence at her last year of sleepaway camp? She's such a late bloomer that it's difficult for her at an all-girls' school, where there's lots of competition and everything feels like a race. I'd like to give her some well-chosen words before she gets on the bus to go up to Maine but at this point, I've run out of words - any suggestions? She's such a great young woman but she's often unhappy. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:05 AM Flag
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Does she want to go to sleepaway camp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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of course not. annoying nyc moms ship off their kids because they believe that in general it is good for them. it is weird, and it doesn't seem to matter whether the kid wants it or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Poor kid. Sounds like the school and camp are not great for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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i'd rethink your strategy for her school and her camp. seriously. if her mom can't protect her and put her into situations that make her happy and confident, I hope at least you have a good therapist for helping her deal with these stressors. I understand you can't protect your kids all the time, but I'd find other ways to entertain her that draw her out instead of hoping she blooms in stressful competitive situations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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OP - if you have a template for protecting kids and putting them into situations that make them happy and confident, please publish it here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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it starts with getting involved earlier before it becomes a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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does she even want to be at this school or camp or is it you who wants here there? anser that question first [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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everyone faces tough situations-parents can't protect kids all the time but there is a fine line between having a stressful situation here and there vs everything is stressful for your kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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Let me guess. Your dd goes to Brearley? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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No - one of the smaller girls' schools. In Lower school, it seemed cozy and nurturing. But in Middle and Upper, things changed. It's claustrophobic, but the academics are so good and dd is doing so well that it would be a mistake to move her (not that there's any place better where she could go). The issue we have is social - some kids just get buried socially - it could be due to something they said or someone "said" they said, and it escalates until one's reputation is damaged or destroyed as only adolescent girls can do it. So camp is a breather, and a time to blossom, hopefully. That's why I asked for advice in the beginning of the thread. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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How about Coed? I think this kind of thing happens a bit less at coeds bec of boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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np - ITA. Or maybe a larger school, even a public HS. But perhaps she's too old for a new school. As for camp, has she ever gone to a sleepaway camp? Is this a new camp or one she's been going to? How old is she anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Just curious: Which are the smaller SS girls schools? Smaller than B, I mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Hey UB, can you PLEASE provide an option to fade read posts? It's IMPOSSIBLE to really track a good thread, or to keep tabs on your own post when you can't tell if there are new replies. yes, I know that the "number of replies" is posted under the Original Post, but I can't remember the number every time I visit. PLEASE fade read posts. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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You can watch posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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(sigh). Did you just start using UB? You can watch posts of course but there is no easy way to tell if there are new replies to a watched post. You have to scan through and just try to see if there are any new ones. MUCH better the old way, when you click it and it fades so you know if you already read it and you can instantly see if there is a new reply on a thread. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:32 AM Flag
[ - ] what are your father's day gifts for dh, fil and father? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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Nothing except cards and we will go somewhere nice for a day out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:33 AM Flag
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I made a little photo book of our winter trip to Mexico. Lots of cute ds/dh photos in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:53 AM Flag
[ - ] I am expecting and will more than likely move within Manhattan in the next 6 months - 1 year. I'd like to start learning more about local schools (private / public), as that may influence the neighborhood we select. Are there any books / websites / other resources that detail all the schooling options? And give some idea what each one offers? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.07.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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how old are your children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:28 AM Flag
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I am expecting with #1 - so I realize I'm getting a little ahead of myself - but very curious. Would rather go into the apartment search with some idea of the schools in each area we look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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You should absolutely positively rent first. So it won't matter. Then you will have time to find out where you like and what the schools are like. Schools change in five years. Its too soon to buy based on school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:42 AM Flag
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I would NEVER buy based on the school alone - I just wanted to start researching. Forget about the buying aspect - any resources out there that talk about diffent nursery schools? How do you start your research? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:44 AM Flag
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I thought you were talking about elementary schools. If while you are pregnant with your first, you would like to read about some nyc private preschools, there is a book. Check amazon. NYC guide to private preschools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:56 AM Flag
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Exactly what I was looking for. Sorry if my initial post wasn't clear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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Here is the link. You will fit right in in NYC :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:07 AM Flag
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http://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Directory-Private-Nursery-Schools/dp/1569474494/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212840339&sr=8-1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:07 AM Flag
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I've lived here for 10 years in Manhattan ... but new to UrbanBaby ...pregnant with first and hoping to buy soon. Thanks for your help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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You need to be careful. The DOE is discussing rezoning schools. Six years is a long time. I would not buy specifically for a school so far away from K entry. If you want to buy, buy - but realize that the schools may be different when its your unborn childs time to register. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:11 AM Flag
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If you can afford private I'd just move to the neighborhood you like. If you want public look for the school with the highest scores and the least amount of crowding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:45 AM Flag
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And where are those scores made available? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:47 AM Flag
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DOE and insideschools gives you a general idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:53 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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Blackboard awards gives out information about diversity, tuition, % on FA, etc. Private schools don't take these terrible state tests and I don't know of anywhere they post the results of the tests they do give. You can look on individual school websites for college placement. But for private schools it really is about the right "fit" for your dc and family. Despite UB lore most private schools in NYC are excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:06 AM Flag
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Thank you very much. Appreciate the help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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either live on the UES or on the UWS in the 60's or 70's where you are zoned for 87 or 199. The three public schools are ps 6 (east side) ps 87 and ps 199 (west side). Also check out Lower Lab downtown. That's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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For NYC public schools, check out www.indsideschools.org - they have extensive reviews of every single public school, including test scores, population etc. They also sell the "Best public schools" books on the website. There is also a discussion forum there where you can get information from other parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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Even if you can afford private school, it's good idea to be living in a decent school zone by the time your child is 4 or so--as a backup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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So true. Just because you have money, doesn't mean you'll get into a private school. We love the Village: Public Schools 41 & 3; Private: Little Red School House & Friend Seminary. But of course, living in the Village often means a smaller apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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^^Oh, and it looks like a new school will be built. So the PS schools are a little crowded now, but there is relief in sight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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Privates: getting into UB7 Top Tier (Dalton, Collegiate, Chapin, Trinity, Horance Mann, Spence and Brearley) is very, very, very hard. Getting into 2nd tier (St Anns, Nightingale, St Bernards) is very, very hard. If you are not from here, you have no idea how much work you have to put in. Public: you can try for gifted schools like Hunter or Anderson or Nest but these are also very, very, very hard. Best bet is move into good zoned public school like PS6 or PS199 or PS87 (though it's very, very expensive to live in those zones) or try for district G&T which is easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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Yeap. Don't move to Manhattan for the schools. The system is crazy--especially when you get to middle school. We've even discussed home schooling if ds doesn't get into a G&T or magnet school. Have you considered boarding school? (ha!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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yes, buy the one called "stay in the suburbs" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] do you drink during the 2ww? what if you had some weird bleeding, like implantation? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:03 AM Flag
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I'm sorry, what's ww? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:47 AM Flag
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I did, twice. you and the zygote don't share a blood supply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Ack. I can't get onto insideschools. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.07.08, 03:52 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone with morning sickness (mine is actually lasting all day, i'm in week 15) have it especially bad after showering? anyone btdt and have a recommendations on getting around it somehow besides going dirty, so to speak? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:12 PM Flag
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couldn't take hot showers in morning when i was pg. try cooler showers at nite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:30 PM Flag
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peppermint candy worked for me for a while, you could suck on one in the shower. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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For me never getting extremely hungry always helped. I ate a lot of very small meals and actually ate something before getting out of bed in the morning (DH would make me an english muffin or something). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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Use unscented products. The scents amde me quease. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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i vomitted in the shower when I was pg... Thinkit was the heat. Helped to take cooler shower and keep door open so room didn't steam up. Open window helps to. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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i showered at night. i might take a cool shower in am to wake me up. i also made sure not to have an empty stomach-that made my ms worse. and I asked my dh to clean shower first-for some reason, seeing stray hairs in the shower made me nauseous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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