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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

[ - ] seriously what happened to ub -i've been off for a bit and it seems upside down 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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Everyone left for the other site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:13 PM Flag
[ - ] When did you know you were ready to start having kids? Did you know your relationship was strong enough to deal with the stress or did you just go for it? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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We married 5 years after we met. We had our first dc 5 years after we married (10 years after we met). We were pretty sure about our relationship by then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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was this intentional? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:13 PM Flag
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Yes. Absolutely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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We were similar. Married three years after we met, baby five years later. We were married pretty young (23), and really enjoyed it being just us for several years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:14 PM Flag
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Exactly. Plus we both were workaholics in our 20s and early 30s and saved a lot of money during that time - bought a coop and had enough for me to stay home with db for a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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huge leap of faith. plus i wanted to have 2, about 2 years apart, before i was 35. I am now 40 with 3 kids by the way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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how did your relationship cope with all the added stress? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:13 PM Flag
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we just went for it. met, got married and had a baby in about 18 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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how old are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:14 PM Flag
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32. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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we got pregnant after 3 months of being together. would not recommend, but we're still together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:16 PM Flag
[ - ] sorry. i must go to bed. good night! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:07 PM Flag
[ - ] I grew up in HOH. It was beautiful. Live in L.A. now. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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where is HOH? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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Head of Household??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:06 PM Flag
[ - ] My 18mo goes to sleep really well at night. I feel like I should be singing lullabies, but he just wants to play and get up when I'm in there. Should I play him a cd when I put him to bed? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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if he's going to bed nicely, put him in and run out the door. then thank your lucky stars and enjoy it while it lasts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Will this hockey game EVER end!!! Anyone else watching? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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no. i can't watch sudden death overtimes. makes me too nervous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! Almost 4 yo dd still wont poop on the potty. Wears panties all day and gets a diaper when she has to poop (we still have pull ups for nights). Anyone btdt? Advice? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.02.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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My df was just in that situation - her dd is 4.5 and just started going consistently in the potty. I know my mom wouldn't give me a diaper and actually gave me a suppository so I would poop because I would hold it for days. My df and her dd didn't have to do that - it just took time and lots of m&m's. gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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ditch the diapers. give rewards for pooping on potty. make them good rewards, princess toys or something big, you should be done in a few days when she gets the idea. dont worry about the pull ups for nights, totally separate issue, plus you cant train at night, just have to wait until they can stay dry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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BTDT with my 3yo dd. She would come in and DEMAND a diaperso she could poop. I would take herpantis off and put her on the toilet. I told her she could get off anytime she wanted but she wouldn't get her panties back until after she pooped. She would scream for a while but eventually pooped in the toilet. After about a week if this, one day she got off the toilet without pooping. While I was wiping down thetoilet she went into the living room without panties and took a poop on the floor. She also smeared the poop on our leather sofa and was playing with her toys getting poopon them. When I saw I calmly got a garbage bag and tossed every toy that had poop on it. When her dad got home I made a point of telling him right in front of her which poopy toys were being trashed and why. She was trained the next day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:14 PM Flag
[ - ] SO helpful. Thankyou. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Those of you who had to interview for preschool did they ask when your child was toilet trained? Would you be judged by the age? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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you should definitely subtract a few months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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Really?? Had no idea that this was an issue!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:59 PM Flag
[ - ] ita, especially when you basically are the medical director of your care courtesy of hmos 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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medical testing post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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HMOs are for suckers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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isn't the pcp the medical director/gatekeeper? he's the one who has to direct you to a specialist, if needed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:58 PM Flag
[ - ] what are some of your favorite other sites? me: perez & dooce 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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TWOP and Fodors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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Fool.com, Brownstoner.com & Fatwallet.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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gardenweb.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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feministing, gothamist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Ever get bad gas when dh going down south? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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Only on taco night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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My dh actually loves when I got gas, is that weird or what. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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That is a little strange. Never heard of a gas fetish before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone used anal beads before? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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As jewlery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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I used to love them in college [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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What kind/color did you have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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light purple - they were rubbery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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So how was it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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They were great - someone actually took them from me and I have never been able to find a replacement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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try Babeland. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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please explain? sounds like something i could get into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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I'm not sure, this is why I'm asking myself.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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when you are really aroused push them into your anus (make sure they are smallish) and just when you are about to come or coming pull them out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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are they on a string i hope? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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yes lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else experience post-pill amenorrhea? How long did it last? Did you have trouble conceiving after? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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Sorry, dunno. But, how long have you been off? I've heard it can take up to a year to get back on schedule. Took me months. Are you a healthy weight? Too much/ too little can complicate the issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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I've been off since the end of March. Last time I went off, it took two weeks, so this is worrying me a little. I am 5'3'', about 130-135 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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That's not too long, and you sound in great shape! I'd give my obgyn a call just to ask/ talk if you are concerned. But give yourself a few months to get back on track, and don't stress about it. Try to relax and not obsess and keep doing it, because you never know, you could ovulate at any moment and conceive! Who knows. Maybe you are already pg. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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Wow. I know that everyone is complaining about the new ub. But you just really made me feel better. I was really stressing about it (and a little about weighing more than I have before). Thanks, really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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Aw. Good! Hope you're pg soon. Keep us all posted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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sorry, no advice but good luck. two months is not that long of a time to ttc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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It's not that I think two months is long for ttc, it's that I still haven't had my period after going off of the pill, so I'm pretty sure that I'm not even ovulating, so no chance to ttc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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oh, i see. i don't know. i'd call my gyn to check. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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Thanks. I don't really have a gyn now - just a primary care MD because my ob left for another hospital. So, I was trying to use ub to gauge if this is normal or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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Did you already POAS? Maybe you already o'd and don't know it? Or are you charting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:13 PM Flag
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What does POAS mean? I am not charting. How would I do it? Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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pee on a stick, www.tcoyf.com totally empowering NECESSARY information. buy it tomorrow and start charting! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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Thanks! I have taken two preg tests and both were negative. But I will look into the charting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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Charting can help diagnose a lot of "issues" AND ease your mind when there is nothing to worry about. Its worth the v. small effort. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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take a test, for real, maybe you are already preggers and that is why no period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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DAMN! well keep up the sexy time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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:) Thanks for reminding me about the fun part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:22 PM Flag
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My OB told me to come back if I didn't have a normal period 3 months post-pill. Sounds like you are closing in on that - I'd make an appointment to go back in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:50 AM Flag
[ - ] no one is here 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Silver lining: I'm actually reading the paper today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Guess a lot of people have left for the other site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:45 PM Flag
[ - ] vent. i hate that all results of my medical testing gets sent to my doctor. 34 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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should they get sent to your plumber? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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no. my mechanic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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Ah, you are checking the wrong box on the form then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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snort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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are you "tell me something funny" mom from last night? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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no, but I'll search that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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no, it wasn't funny. no one knew anything funny. i was just wondering if you were the same poster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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couldnt find it anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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who should get the results then? your doctor is the one who will interpret the results and make the appropriate decisions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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i realize why it's done this way. but i don't like that my doctor is getting results and then i have to get the from him. i'd much rather see the results and then consult with my doctor about appropriate medical action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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medical testing place would get their asses sued off if they did it this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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yeah. i know why it's done this way. but every once in a while it bothers me a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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why does it bother you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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np - OMG. Can you imagine?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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that wouldn't be an efficient or convenient for the doctor. not all patients are responsible enough to review the results and call their doctor. what happens if there is something wrong and the patient never calls the doctor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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thus, the ass-suing comment above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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then the patient will reap what they have sown. listen, i know it's not going to happen. and i realize why it won't. but i'm annoyed that they won't send me the results of some important testing and instead tell me they're sending it to my dr and he'll have to let me know when he gets it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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control freak? ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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actually the opposite. feeling very out of control due to some medical issues. i want to start seeing the paperwork. i want it sent to me so i can collect it and analyze and see what i want to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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are you able to analyze and interpret the results? that's what the doctor is supposed to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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i'd bring it to a doctor for review. listen, i know it's not going to happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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sorry to hear that - gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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would you know how to analyze the tests? this has never crossed my mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:59 PM Flag
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it didn't used to bother me. but there was a particular test that i really want to see the results for. i went to a special testing facility and it didn't even occur to me that they wouldn't send me the results. i called them and they were like "we'll send them to the doctor that referred you to us". and it really bothered me. they are my test results. i want them. if i decide to take it to the doctor for further review, then i will do so. if i'd known they'd do this, i would not have given the name of the referring doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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why can't you ask your doctor for a copy of the results and talk to him about the next step? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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obviously i will have to do so. but it irks me to have to ask him for my own medical information. (i'm having issues with my doctor as well right now. i'd rather get the results and then decide if i want to go to him or someone else. i don't wnat him to break the news to me about whatever results he has.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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^^^you know what? i didn't realize that's really what's bothering me. i don't want to hear the test results from him. i want to read them in the privacy of my bedroom and then go talk to the doctor about the ramifications and relevance and plan of action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:06 PM Flag
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hmm...i see what you mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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^^it would help if you had a doctor you could talk to and really trust [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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yeah. but it's too late now. b/c they won't send me my own medical information, they will only send it to the doctor i was using at the time. so i'm not happy about it. (in the long run, it won't really make a difference. but with so many things spinning out of control, i wish this wouldn't be added to it. i feel like so many things are made harder than they have to be b/c of beurocracy (sp?) or procedure, etc. but that's another rant for another night) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:13 PM Flag
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np - I totally agree with you. In most other places besides US, your records are yours. You show them to the doctor but they belong to you. When I lived in france I remember that I would go to a lab for a blood test and then pick up the results myself. If I wanted them faxed to the doctor I needed to ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:56 AM Flag
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np: That's because in other countries adults are treated like adults - and act like adults rather than sit on medical tests and then sue their doctors after they themselves didn't follow up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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I hear you. They should really send a copy to BOTH you and the dr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:37 AM Flag
[ - ] I don't know if this is normal: Does it ever smell down funky down there? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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After riding my bike for a long time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Oh that could be it actually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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yes - but only when I don't wax/shave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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