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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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[ - ] Ummmmmm, what just happened? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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we need more specifics here ... what do you mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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EQ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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what is this about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the most you've ever spent on an item of dc's clothes? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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60 dollars on the little baby suit that he wore after his baptism at the luncheon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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$70 for her winter coat. but she wore it two years in a row. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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ditto, and it will go through another kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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catimini coat - was definitely more than 100 bucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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i'm going to say $32 but there might've been other things that i'm just blocking out of my mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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any and everything i have ever bought at oilily [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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85 for a winter coat - I'm hoping to get more than one season out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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never more than about 30. but i've spent 80 on a gift, a little cotton dress. regret it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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50 for vineyard vines shirt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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she has some joan calabrese dresses that were $$$ and a ton of lilly pulitzer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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$150 on a sweater or something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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50-60 on a winter coat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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over $100 for a patagonia coat. Got two seasons out of it, but dc is an only child, so can't hand down to sibling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Someone on the Insideschools blog says she was told by someone at student enrollment today that G&T letters wouldn't go out for TWO weeks...I know others were told next week...what gives?! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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you tell us :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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I wish I knew! I have emailed but gotten no response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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Dh was told next week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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I would not be shocked if G&T letters went out in July. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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Oh, that really would suck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I think DOE will try to send them out next week, so people have time to register before the school year is over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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i spoke with someone at doe enrollment on tuesday and he claimed the letters were going out at the end of THIS week, 6/9 at the latest. when i asked about the timing on returning our decisions, they claimed they did not know since they "had not seen the letters yet." go figure....sigh... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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np; they're working really late tonight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Question- how often did you have sex when pregnant? we sort of stopped after mo 4...i am just so tired/large..not feeling in the mood. but i do get off still from time to time 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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bow wow wow... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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oops... seriously sleep deprived and thought you wrote "how" as in the logistics of the thing... i need a nap ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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2-3x/wk now at 36 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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We were doing great for awhile, having sex 3-4x a week. Now I'm 23 weeks and pretty much don't care about it at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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thats pretty much where i am and i just don;t have the energy to put forth. i guess i am feeling bad for dh- though i have a sense he is fine not doing it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Mine asks every night and I feel horribly guilty. We still do it a few times a week but I'm not into it at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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do you plan to stop for the rest of pregnancy? add the postpartum and that is a seriously long time... you don't care at all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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We didn't stop, but I certainly wouldn't care if we did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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that is seriously depressing to me, i'm terrified about losing desire after the birth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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If it helps, my sex drive was back and pretty much normal about 2 mos pp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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Unfortunately we are in the same boat you are and I feel bad about it. I'm 26 weeks and we've had sex once in the past month. I just have no desire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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man, i've never been hornier than when i was pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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i am horny but as terrible as it sounds i like it short and sweet these days. so i have lots of "private" time. just can;t get into the whole foreplay thing.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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I was for about 6 weeks, then it went away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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the first time we had sex throughout. The second time, i was just too tired and cranky after the first trimester. DH is a very patient man. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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why is everyone focused on the effect on the man? aren't you concerned about neglecting your own needs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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My needs at that time were for sleep and to be left alone. I had no interest in sex until about a month after db was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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omg, I couldn't stop by the 2nd trimester - kept waking up my dh most every night. Not so much at the end or 1st tri [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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pretty regular up until like the 8th mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] If you don't get offered a spot at Anderson, but your friends do - will you truly be happy for them? For me - I will be happy for them, but I don't ever want to hear about their experiences and "what I am missing out"... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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eh, once you are settled in your school I bet you will start to feel vested and not care so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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Ugh...this is what I am afraid of. 3 dcs in dd's preK class (plus dd) have a 99 and all put Anderson first. I have this fear that all will get in but my dd and they will all commute together, have events together, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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She will make new friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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One of dd's classmates also got a 99 and I fear this. I will definitely be jealous and upset but I will get over it and be happy for her and happy for my dd too. But truly happy immediately? No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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Be thankful that you have a bright and happy child. Stop with the constant comparisons to everyone else - did you go to the "best" preschool/kindergarten/elementary schools? Did you turn out just fine? Get over yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaa-men! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Yes; I will be happy for those kids. Their quality of life will likely improve jointly: their parents will be less freaked out and those kids will have a good school. Please, try to be happy with what you've got; it will totally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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rub off on your child and back onto you. You've obviously been advocating for your kid, so keep it up, good luck and have a good Summer- they're growing up really quick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Of course I will feel disappointed for my own dd's missed opportunity if we don't get in (and I'm not expecting to, since it's now just a game of chance). It's hard to separate out your own disappointment from your feelings about your friends' kids, which is totally secondary. I know that we'll get past the feeling of disappointment and will be happy with where we land, but it takes time too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 01:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Am having a party next week to celebrate something-- out of 4 "good" girlfriends only one is coming; one didn't even respond. Received invite to a going away party for one of these friends (moving west), and there was an assumption that I'd go. I'm ticked that these friends can't make it my get-together but are assuming I'll be there for theirs. I think I'm going to pass on the going away party. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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that's mature. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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Yeah, I know. I'm just annoyed right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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I would be, too. But you have to think about this for a minute. Your goal is to see your friends and celebrate. Moving west is a big deal...you probably won't see much of each other especially if the person moving is sort of the glue that holds the group together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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don't be like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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i'd feel the same way -- for me, sometimes it's hard to be the bigger person.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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defintely take a pass. I would, don't be a doormat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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go ahead and be petty. i am petty too. sometimes you have to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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I don't even think it's petty. why would OP have to be available for everyone else's thing when no one bothers to go to hers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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Maybe they actually have plans? It's a busy time of year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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so? the OP can "have plans" too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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You're assuming her friends' plans aren't legitimate. Way to think the worst of your friends, OP. No wonder they're not coming to your party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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look, good friends find a way to be there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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If OP is keeping score like this, I question how good a friend she is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Had baby 11 weeks ago. Found polyps in my cervix, had a d&c on Monday I am still bleeding and dizzy!!Doc thinks the pill will help I am so sick of this!!!!! Anyone have this happen? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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no, but you have my sympathy. that's a lot going on in your ladyparts in a short time span. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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LOL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:52 PM Flag
[ - ] misfit cook here. how do i defrost these turkey burgers in time for dinner?! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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you can cook them without defrosting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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seriously i can't cook. just put them on the grill (foreman) frozen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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microwave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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Ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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rest them on the heaviest thickest piece of metal in your kitchen. Cast iron skillet/griddle pan/wtc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Put in a ziploc then soak in cold water - they'll defrost in 30 mins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] My sister quit her good job as a lawyer and has now signed her 10-y-o dd for no less than 6 classes. It makes me feel like a crappy parent. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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Her 10 yo is now over scheduled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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so she unscheduled herself and overscheduled her kid. I don't see how that is better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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she's type A managing her child like she was a career. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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that definitely isn't fair to the kid.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:45 PM Flag
[ - ] What should a 10 wek old be doing? I feel like she is just sleeping and eating. How long should we do tummy time a day? Also did you start solids at 4 months? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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you're over-thinking this. they do just sleep and eat. don't start solids at 4 months. wait until 6 months. or even 9 months if you are bfing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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prepping for the ERB--you are behind woman! (and posting on NY schools) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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We started solids at 6.5 months. Solids are overrated. Messy, boring feeding and stinky poops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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then you have atypical 10 wk old. tummy time is overrated. have you ever heard of a 1 yo that couldnt hold up his head? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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man, you have no idea how good you have it right now. get some good books. Take long walks with db in the stroller. watch some trashy tv. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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GET OFF THE FRIGGIN SCHOOLS BOARD LADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:23 PM Flag
[ - ] To the tune of "Matchmaker Matchmaker": 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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DOE, DOE make me a match Assign me a school outside my catche DOE DOE look through your files And make me a perfect match DOE DOE I’ll bring the child You bring the G&T Prestigious and admired Bring me a citywide for I’m longing to be The envy of all I see For middle schoolers Send the darn letters For lottery participants Make their numbers be low For me well I wouldn’t holler if my 98 got an Anderson seat… DOE, DOE make me a match Assign me a school, outside my catche Night after night in the dark I UB alone Until you assign me a school of my own Dear Marty for Pre-K be gentle, Remember my child isn’t yet five Its not that I’m worried you’ll lose my application Frankly I’m terrified DOE, DOE make me a match Assign me a school outside my catche DOE DOE look through your files And make me a perfect match [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Standing ovation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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If I were Joel Klein, yadel deedel didle deedle didle dumb... All day long my head up my behind... If I were Joel Klein. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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Wouldn't have to work smart yadel deedel didle deedle didle dumb. Dry my hair with a hot fart, If I were Joel Klein. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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To the tune of "Tradition" -- At 3 he started nursery/at 4 he took a test/I hear they've picked a school for him/I hope... not sh*tty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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^^and to the tune of "Sabbath Prayer" - May Marty Barr protect and defend you/may he always shield you from shame/May you come to be, at Anderson a shining name (and send you teachers who will care for you). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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And to the tune for "Far from the home i love" "How can I hope to make you understand why I do what I do, why I must travel to a distant borough to attend the school that I love. Once I was happily content to be in my zone near to home, close to the people from my preschool days 3 and a half blocks from home. Who would have thought that a score would come that would take me away from my zone. Here I stand alone with it, wanting Nest, wanting TAG. Who would have thought that I'd be wandering so, far from my catchement zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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totally feel the same---! totally feel the same---!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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I am going to frame this post. Does anyone want to branch out into different shows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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I think "Rent" would work real well if we could do "how are we going to pay, how are we going to pay PS 6 zones rent?!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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525,600 minutes, how do you measure waiting for answers? In gray hairs, in bitten nails, in fits of rage and depression. In headaches, in acne, in too much wine. 525,600 minutes, how do you measure, measure this year? In forms? In testing? In torturing my 4 year old? In panic? In anger? In utter outrage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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This post made my evening. Just ran off and performed all these for husband, dcs, they were in stitches after this hell year of applying to HS and MS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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op here: thanks! It is a lot of fun (I am particularly fond of my 'catche" pun) I keep checking back to see what others have added [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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Where did you end up Matchmaker mom?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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166 (our third choice) but we are still very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] are teeth a prerequisite for finger foods? 7 mo ds has no teeth, but great pincer grasp and loves his solids. Can I try anything else with him? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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No teeth required: small pieces of toast, avocado, banana, cheerios, soft pasta, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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wet cheerios. he can mash them with his gums. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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they dont need to be wet. they dissolve. Grapes cut up are good, scrambled egg, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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wetting them helps to soften for the first couple of tries [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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great! he'll be so excited! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] how do you sort by recent posts, not most active? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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select sort by recency and update filters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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I'm such an idiot! Thanks. And thanks for not pointing out what an idiot I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you preserve an unused half of an avocado? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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formaldehyde. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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keep the pit in it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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smear a little lemon or lime juice on the exposed surface and take plastic wrap and wrap it making sur that the plastic touches the exposed surface... the pit thing is a wive's tale. you want to keep oxygen from the flesh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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Keep it on the countertop or put in the fridge? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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ITD. We do the pit thing and put it in a ziploc bag in the fridge. It works beautifully. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Any movement on the Midtown West waitlist? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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We gave up our spot a month ago. There should have been movement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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We gave up our within a few weeks of being accepted. I think they aren't going to give the 2nd round of acceptances until after G&T placements [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Wait until after G&T results come out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Just logged on after having a life for a few weeks....looks like the same old topics are being recycled/repeated/re-run. anything new being talked about? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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A bunch of people have defected to the other site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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same topics they're discussing over "there"... we discuss them here too... care to join ? care to post something new and insightful ? care to spice it up ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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most active is the default now. old posts come up because people don't realize they are old and keep posting on them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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the same old topics were on the old version of the board too. I have yet to see the staples of the old UB however: endless weight polls and posts about waxing. I guess all the anxious skinny ladies with naked cooches went to the other site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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i just got my cootchie nuded up about 1 1/2 hours ago and I think she was so thorough that she may have removed a kidney... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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it must've been hairy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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the girl had been undercover for while... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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