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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

[ - ] bugaboo moms, during the summer do you put any type of liner on the stroller? or does db sit directly on the canvas? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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I believe there are some out there to be purchased. We just put a towel down first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:07 PM Flag
[ - ] public vs. private posters: please stop overgeneralizing. private school kids aren't necessarily the snobby, privileged ones. public school kids aren't necessarily ignored in huge classes. etc. etc. etc. signed, teacher who has taught in both public and private. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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you stole the words out of my mouth. thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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where would you send your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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not 100% sure yet but leaning toward public elem at this point, based on what we know about our local public and private schools and about our kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Menu help- making chicken marbella, rice and dill carrots for dinner. any other side i can make that would go well? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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that's enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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A green salad is always nice. Might be a good foil to the hot entree, rice and veg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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JH? This is JB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:58 PM Flag
[ - ] I just started a job and I immediately realized I hate it and want to leave. do I (a) quit almost immediately? they are training me and giving me loads of info from the last person and I'm worried they will be irate if I go through all that for weeks and then quit. Or should I (b)wait a few weeks until I'm sure I have something else, so it doesn't look as rude to quit? I have enough income from freelance to make it a good two months without a f/t job so the issue is about 80 percent worry about coming off badly...mixed with 20 percent worry about not getting another job quickly. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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maybe not the smartest thing to do, but i would leave immediately if you feel like it is definitely not a good fit. and leave the job off your resume altogether. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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don't quit until you have another job. unnecessarily tarnishes the resume and raises questions about your reliability. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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what if I am likely to get something else within about a month? stay that long and then just tell them, well, this great opportunity came up and I couldn't turn it down? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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I'd stay til something else arises unless you can't stand it for another second. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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if you will be okay financially - just leave. life is too short. listen to your gut - it ALWAYS has the right answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:04 PM Flag
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tell them that you already had the application for the other job outstanding when you went to work for them. It's hard to be certain that you will get another good f/t job in 2 mos. in this economy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:07 PM Flag
[ - ] gosh, just can't stand this new site. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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it's too slow, not "edgy" enough -- I love the debates we used to have about topics that really matter (not public vs. private schools in NYC) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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Oh feh, you're just not paying attention. There is PLENTY of stuff going on here. Stop whining. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:57 PM Flag
[ - ] hhi. net worth. do you feel comfortable and happy? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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1.5 M / 4 M uncomfortable with money but happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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why uncomfortable? those money levels are great, think about how much good you can do in the world! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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of course we donate most of it. uncomfortable because grew up at poverty level now one of those against all odds sucess sotries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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Most of it? Really? Like how much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:39 PM Flag
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would love to hear about that. are u self made? changing social classes is stastically rare - despite the antiquated "American dream" myth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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115k, 450k, yes, but not in NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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47K/85K - generally happy, but that is in spite of current finances! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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Very high. High but growing (incl real estate valuations). comfortable with some concerns re: overall economy and growing healthcare costs, pretty happy overall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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275k. 1m-ish. comfortable, yes, happy ..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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65k/zero. believe it or not, I'm pretty happy. As long as dd and I have food, shelter, friends and health, the other stuff is just extra. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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good for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:50 PM Flag
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As a couple, HHI varies but in 5 MM range. Networth about 5 MM. Definitely feel comfortable and happy most of the time. Get a little stressed about some important and unimportant stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:53 PM Flag
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and good for you too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:08 PM Flag
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110k (150k when both working and not in big city) / 300k. Extremely happy. All of the time. Mostly because I am awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:03 AM Flag
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1.5mm/6m in ny. very happy, feel so blessed! watched satc the other day with a girl friend and couldn't help but completely relate to charlotte- feeling so lucky and wondering if it's all going to go pear shaped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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175K/zero. constantly stressed about money. wanting more. it's sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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how do you determine net worth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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generally, assets - liabilities [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:03 AM Flag
[ - ] We never hear from the people applying for G&T in grades beyond K. do these people give up UB once dc is in K, so they are no longer here? Its puzzling. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.04.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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they have outgrown UB by then and rely on IRL networks? just a guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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I think after K, parents are much less frenzied & frazzled because they realize that things are just not all that bad. Plus they have a much better understanding of what their local schools really are like. I know 1 neighbor whose dd just qualified for G&T for first grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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DC applying to 1st G&T. Curerntly K parent in same school. Check the boards every day. I just keep quiet about it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] do any of your dh's have a time consuming hobby/interest that takes him away from your family? every summer, my husband elects to be away for about 12 days total (three times, a few days a time). tonight i started talking to him about planning a family vaca somewhere and he bit my head off, that he needs his weekends to relax and that he couldn't take time off work. WTF. 12 days for him, no days for the rest of us. am thinking of planning something without him. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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I think you have marital issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:35 PM Flag
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ITA. he's part of a family now. My Dh is a serious runner, and takes time for training, and will go away for 3 days for a race out west, but we negotiate all that stuff so it doesn't take away from family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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what's his hobby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:45 PM Flag
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my dh is a pothead. He thinks about getting high all day, throughout the day. I am a "single" parent. I've accepted the fact that I am raising our 2 kids by myself. Hope for the best, but accept the worst. I keep this in mind as I raise our babies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:57 PM Flag
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was he a pothead when you married him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:00 PM Flag
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my BF is going through this too. i love her DH like a brother, but his personlaity has changed. I am sorry for your "loss" because it is like a loss and I hope things change. Do you think he could be depressed ? we think it could be a real poss in our sit, but he refuses any discussion about it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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My dh is a major computer gamer. He compromises though when it comes to family time and responsibilities. However, I still need to kick him off now and again when he starts slacking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:53 AM Flag
[ - ] what's the best rated carseat? dd is ready for a forward facing. price doesn't matter. thanks! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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can't we all just agree not to use the term "price doesn't matter"? some of us are billionaires, some not. but let's not be nouveau about it all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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seriously? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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loving the britax boulevard. but it is large. so only use it if you drive a range rover. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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all the britax models receive excellent ratings. if you travel a lot get one for home in the larger versions (with side impact protection wings) like the boulevard and buy the smaller model for travel such as the marathon. you will be happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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ratings and price rarely go hand in hand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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not nec. true. consumer reports gives "best buy" ratings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:47 PM Flag
[ - ] why do parents push their kids to be potty trained? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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because they are creul [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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How do you push your dc to be pt? Isn't it all up to them as to whether they're going to be or not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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i know friends who shut theie dcs at home for a few days and make it happen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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np: staying home for a few days to teach them isn't forcing them...it is potty training and avoiding accidents out in public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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getting them out of diapers sooner is better for environment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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because I hate changing diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Name three things you've done in your life of which you are very proud 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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work hard on my marriage, got my phd, have a fabulous kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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picked a great father for my kids, got my masters, gave birth twice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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awarded governor's honors in math, named county Latin Scholar, and gave birth to the cutest boy in the world. (I know it's babycenterish, but I am proud of him). How sad that two of these happened in HS over 25 years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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Massachusetts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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overcame a severe eating disorder, got sober, been a great mom so far. basically, survived and thrived despite a very crazy family of origin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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Took an assignment in a faraway land against many odds, gave birth to twins born 2 1/2 pounds each & BFed them both for 14 months to great health, and help women leave abusive marriages [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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wow. you sound awesome! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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thanks, I'm very proud of what I've done against many odds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Had an amazing baby boy, sung with some of the greatest conductors of our time and made several commercial recordings I'm very proud of, and become an assistant professor at an Ivy League university. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:00 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP! I need to find a baby gift $50 - $75 online... now.. I'm looking everywhere.. and nothing seems substantial enough. (This is for one of DH's partners). tia. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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elegantbaby.com has nice things - there cable knit blankets are great and you can get the monogrammed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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Those look nice.. what color do you think for a girl? Don't necessarily want to do pink. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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do navy with hot pink monogram so it's not so pink.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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or: i like this idea. or chocolate with hot pink. really great blanket - larger than most baby blankets and somewhat stretchy, so it was great for swaddling when db was still small but bigger than newborn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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go to babyknitsandmore.com and get the baby a monogrammed sweater -- look under all the choices -- some are really cheesy and some are cute - also, play around with color choices... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:15 PM Flag
[ - ] had anal the other night -- surprised myself *and* dh. it was amazing! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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oh gross, enough already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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really not gross! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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NP and ITA. it's incredibly hot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:03 PM Flag
[ - ] really? no one wants to talk top chef?? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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missed it - how was it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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David from Season 1 is at a little italian place on 42nd and 12th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you have an abortion if you knew that you could not financially provide a good life for your child? If you knew the life would be a total struggle financially? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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no, I'd never get over the guilt. But that's just me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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there is the adoption option [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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that is just not realistic for most women, in all honesty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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I have the utmost respect for women who can do this. To carry a baby you're not going to keep? Wow. Amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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ditto. and i also could never ever do it myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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what do you mean by "good life"? the basics? private school? vacations? i think you need to define what that means. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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yes.people who said no don't know what real financial struggle is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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but i think there are many people who would choose to abort who also don't know what real financial struggle is. seriously - unless you are destitute, you can "afford" to have a child. you may not be able to dress them fashionably or send them to every camp that exists, but you can afford it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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yes, if i knew i couldn't be a good parent (not just money, but attention and proper care). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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I wouldn't have been born (or my siblings) if my parents thought that way. we are all happy educated professionals. You need define a good life--living in a ditch vs. not having designer clothes or going to a TT preschool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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