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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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[ - ] i am on the verge of buying my son a doll. i never ever thought i'd go there--but he is SO cute playing with his little friends' dolls and carrying them around so carefully. seeing him like that is even making the thought of a second kid easier--like seeing your husband hold someone else's infant. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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when my son started acting out after our dd was born his teachers said "why don't you have him feed his doll while you feed the baby" - i felt like a moron telling her, oh, he doesn't have any dolls. it's a great sibling prep thing for little boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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this is adorbale and it sounds like good prep for a sensitive and good view on life for young boys - kudos moms! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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why did you think you would never go there? Do you live in 1950? What little kid doesn't like dolls and doll strollers? It breaks my heart when I hear nannies in the park say that their employer won't let the little boys they watch have doll strollers. All the boys take the girls stroller at the park. They all LOVE them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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My son had (has) a doll He named it Jake. (I didn't have the heart to tell him UB says that that name is SO OVER...) He even got a stroller for it and practised for when he was a dad, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:10 PM Flag
[ - ] I just got a whiff of old UB there. Oh wait, maybe that was my farts. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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Not the farts, but I too sensed the aroma of old ub. Perhaps it was someone calling out for psychic mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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now if she answers, because she heard the post, we will know we are back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Have you ever been in a situation with someone where it feels like you can't stop fighting? What I mean is that the person basically wants you to stop fighting with them so that they can continue being a rude s.o.b. to you? My dad is doing this right now. He's hooked up with a new woman is behaving like a child. We invite him over for dinner or some event, and if he shows at all, it's hours late. He lies about everything from silly stuff to major stuff. I feel like we just get walked on by him, but if we pull back from him for a bit, he will say that we are keeping him from his grandchildren or some sort of bs. So frustrating! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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He sounds very manipulative and defensive, which says to me that you are in the right about this new relationship. You really do teach people how to treat you, especially family. I would never want my kids to feel coerced into spending time with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Yeah, I guess that's what I'm learning in life: you have to teach people how to treat you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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You lost me at he shows up for dinner hours late. That would be enough to put him on Nodding Aquaintance status in my house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Really? Because that's how I feel, but I thought I was being a bi^ch. My mom died so I don't want to feel like an orphan, but I don't want to feel like a doormat either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:55 AM Flag
[ - ] sigg cups-do your ever smell? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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Hijak: can I put my Sigg water bottle in the dishwasher? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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hijack squared: how hot is Sig Hansen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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it says no. I haven't put mine it. they don't smell but I only put water in them to drink, no juice or milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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I know that it says not to -- but I'm still tempted! I use mine for water, too, but feel as though it might get grimey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else having trouble "replying" to a post? I keep getting asked to put in my name and password, but can't ever reply 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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once you put in password, go to talk, and back to the post you want to reply to, starting the process over again, and it works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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i tried that. not working. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Not working for me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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This has started happening to me too, but just when I reply to a "reply" - I can still reply to the originalpost (like now). Someone less lazy than me should post this to the feedback board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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i just did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Yes. And it's only on some replies. It's weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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only happens to me on some replies. I just reply to the post above (makes things out of order, but what can you do) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] We are now sending our 4th grade son to school with a gas mask, pepper spray and other tools to help in case terrorists invade his school. We know he'll be at the front lines of defending his classmates! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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what, no cell phone to alert the authorities? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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he has one of those too....but we needed to make sure he was prepared for before they arrive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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pistol? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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we think that is too dangerous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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chuckie norris? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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have you taught him how to make bombs from simple classroom supplies? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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not yet. but I have taught him how to guide his classmates and teacher to safety and assembled a safety shelter in teh classroom and how to send signals to authorities from his window [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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you should check out macgyverforkids.com , click on the link to simple bombs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Israeli Mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] This is so silly, but I sometimes google my ex, who dumped me 8 wks before our wedding. We both ended up getting married and I have 2 amazing kids (I don't think he does yet), but it really sticks in my craw that he seems to have married someone much more successful than I am. In terms of schools, career progression and even fitness. I'm not fat, but she's apparently athlete extraordinaire. Karma really didn't work out in this one and it bums me out a bit. I really wanted him to pine for me. Silly, I know. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.06.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Did he offer an explanation for leaving you? It must have been such a terrible time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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It was awful. Really it was a case of cold feet and we got close to getting back together, but in the end we couldn't do it (long story, but we were in different cities at that point.) I had moved across the country, quit a terrific job, sold a home for him, etc. He was a real schmuck. Doesn't deserve to have found such a great woman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Better it happened BEFORE the wedding though. Consider yourself lucky in that regard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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she may not be that great. what you are seeing is superficial. for all you know, he may beat her or vice versa. she may be v. successful but maybe they can't have children and fight because of the stress. be happy with what you've got and you may want to see a counselor to talk through this loss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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He just wasn't that into you. But he's into her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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I don't think it's silly. I would have felt the same way. He will suffer in the end.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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you have no idea - they could be miserably married, fight, etc... if you are happy in your marriage, that is all that matters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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you know, if you scratch below the surface, there maybe more there than googling shows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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exactly. an athlete doesnt mean she's a nice person. maybe she's infertile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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we can only hope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Yeah, we should wish infertility on this woman b/c she dared to marry the man who jilted OP! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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OP here, lol! I am mean enough to admit that I've thought it myself. Maybe she's the type that doesn't menstruate because she has no body fat. I've heard through the grapevine that she sits on one of those medicine ball things at her desk of her high powered job to work on her core. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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I think you need therapy. Focusing so much hate on a person who doesn't even know you is not normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I've been in therapy before, I really don't think it's an issue. I don't hate her at all. I didn't want good things for him is all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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you lost me when you found out what she sits on at her desk. seriously. it was funny right up until that point, now i'm creeped out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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No, I only know because we still have a friend in common who told me the story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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she sounds Type A. Your dh is probably miserable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I keep telling myself that, but she really looks like a superstar on paper. I keep hoping she's boring (which is one thing I feel pretty confident that I am not.) It just frustrates me that in the end, maybe he was right to break up with me. He took a gamble and won and it ticks me off. I know I should move on, and I have in most ways, but I figured I could at least vent on UB. Thanks for listening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I'm really sorry. That sucks. Just try to focus on all the ways that you are a superstar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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silly, but very common. hope you really appreciate what you have and dont have any advice on how to tell you to stop thinking about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone afraid of having #2 because your first was colicky? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Yes, I have 5 years in between the two because the first was so hard. But like everyone predicted #2 was so so much easier I feel silly for having waited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Yes! a little. But I've always always wanted 2 so pretty sure I still am. I'm banking on that whole thing where children are usually the opposites and hope that I get totally mellow dream angel next time around. And if not, I figure at least next time around I'll have a clue as to how to deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know why I can start a new post, but if I hit reply I'm bumped to the login page? I must be logged on if I can start a new post, right? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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That was happening to me earlier. Post to Site Feedback. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Thanks. Now it seems to be specific to certain posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Same exact thing was happening to me. So weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I wonder if it has something to do with the content of the post. It was a reply in a longer thread. I could reply to other replies, but not the ones below a certain reply. Does that make sense or am I talking in a circle. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] my db of 10months just started hitting her head when she gets frustrated or i tell her no about something. we dont hit her at home, but she does go to the babysitters daily and her grandson who has a horrible attitude problem/? should i be concerned that she is getting that from him or should i suspect anyone is hitting her, anyone btdt? ive spoken to babysitter and shes says all children hit themselves?? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Why do you let your child spend time with the grandson if you don't like his behavior? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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he is only 2 and she babysits three kids in total including mine, i have also noticed the way he throws fits she is doing the same , tossing heasd back hard and jumoing around when she cant have something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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That was normal for my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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all children do not hit themselves. I would be more worried about that comment. is there anything else about sitter? how old is the grandson? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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the sitter is great , she is very caring but i know that she has to deal with her grandsons horrible moodiness. am trying to figure if this normal behaviour in order to search for new sitter (considering this is extremely hard-finding a new sitter i mean)btw the grandson is 2 years old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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My db started doing this when he was about the same age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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I think I just read something in Baby 411 about some DBs starting this sort of behavior around this age... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Hitting her head on the ground? My 10mo starting doing this, and I'm SAH, so I know no one hits her. She does it when she's hungry or frutrated. When she's hungry her mouth is open. When she's comforted, she stops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Where do you live and how much does your gas cost? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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NYC. Don't know. But I'm pretty sure over $4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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NYC - but we fill up when we go out to the beach where it is probably more expensive - $4.70 I think last wknd (for super). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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NYC - SUV $100+ to fill up. Lease so we can't dump it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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midwest, 3.70 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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chicago- $4.39 last time I filled up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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filled up on Wednesday at 4.64 a gallon in CT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 02:17 PM Flag
[ - ] What are you having for dinner? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Friday = pizza! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Us too! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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ha. us too. we look forward to it so much it's sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Fishcakes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Is babystyle closing? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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