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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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[ - ] desperately need to do something about haircolor--any recommendations for a talented colorist? i have dark hair bur very stubborn grey which i let grow in while pregnant. so now it's 2 different colors--got lowlites but i still think it looks strange... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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how much are you willing to spend? [ Reply | More
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i just want a seriously good colorist. don't care about money [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Licari or Brad Johns [ Reply | More
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where are they?? [ Reply | More
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Jason at Ted Gibson. awesome colorist, nice guy, creative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] I let my 3YO have a little ginger ale when we go to restaurants. There. I said it. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Yay. Me too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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we were always allowed to have a shirley temple when we went out and turned out more or less okay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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as long as you don't put it in a martini glass. I'm cool with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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why ginger ale? I understand no cola, becuase of the caffiene, but what about sprite or orange soda. Are the better or worse? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Ginger ale isn't as sweet I think. At least not as sweet as orange soda. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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ehh. but I don't think that means it has less sugar, I just think it is the nature of the flavor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Right, but it cultivates a taste for the less sweet thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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that's getting pretty nitpicky... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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maybe, seemed logical to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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op: We/he likes it. He has never had coke or sprite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Ginger Ale is non alcoholic isn't it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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op: Lol, but you know how the sancties get when they hear the word soda!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I don't get why this is a huge confession. How is Ginger Ale different from a soda or milkshake or cupcake, which I'm sure all of us allow our children to have now and then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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op: Becuase to some, giving a kid soda is a kin to committing a felony. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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yep. Food Felony! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Thats your biggest parenting sin? I doubt it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:48 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm 4 weeks pregant and it's too earlt to tell anyone. So I'm telling you ladies! Yeah for me!! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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Yippe yo ai aye! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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congrats! When are you going to tell people? I told right after I peed on the stick but that's just me I guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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I've had a really tough time a few m/c. So after I get the CVS results probably (10-12 weeks) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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sorry for your losses. I had some too. I figured if the worst happened, I would want the support so I went ahead and shared the joy hoping I wouldn't have to share the pain too. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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Congratulations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
[ - ] how long did you swaddle at night? We are 4 mo and going strong. Can't imagine how he will sleep long stretches without it! Freaked out. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.30.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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At some point the kid starts breaking out and it becomes obvious. Don't worry about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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same here with my 6-week old. whenever she becomes unswaddled she freaks out... has anyone tried the "miracle blanket"? trying to find something that will keep my little gymnast swaddled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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miracle blanket is awesome - like a little straight jacket [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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snort! DO they make those for 3yos? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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I wish! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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That's what we called it! The baby straight jacket. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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We used these. http://www.adenandanais.com/ They are really simple but large linen blankets. Just fold them to the size you need. We could get a really tight hard to break out swaddle from them. We tried the miracle blanket, but liked these better. You just have to do the swaddle really tight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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DB is 7 mo and still gets swaddled for naps (he likes it). We stopped swaddling him at night when he was able to roll over. He cried for the first night but adjusted fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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6 months or so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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7 months with #1 until he didn't want it anymore. About a week with #2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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you will know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Just decided after agonizing for a week to put DS in daycare. I LOVE his nanny, she has been amazing, but its going to be more affordable to have him in daycare not to mention better for his socialization. Now how do I tell her and when??? Daycare doesn 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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sorry, I cut off my last sentence: daycare doesn't start until Septemner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I did this, but daycare started in Jan. It depends on your relationship...if you think she'll take it okay, then tell her early. If you want to ensure she doesn't leave you in a lurch, I'd tell her 2-3 weeks before your ds starts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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I wouldn' tell her straight away but I would try to give her a couple of months notice so she can find a new job. Be prepared for her to leave at short notice once you have told her. As for what to say maybe just tell her what you put here that you want you dc to spend more time with other children etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you rather have a husband who was cuddly and sweet, very involved in your DC's lives, and always around, or a husband who was hot, made tons of money, adores the kids but not around as much? like, travels? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.30.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Choice A, of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I guess I am lucky because I have the hybrid version with the best qualities of each. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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my dh is hot, very involved, and always around. he makes very good money, as do i. he's not cuddly and only sometimes sweet. so a mix, i guess. i'll keep him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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Why are these mutually exclusive descriptions? You can have a cuddly & sweet dh who isn't around, or a hot dh, who makes money who is always around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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does either cook or clean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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I'm serious! i sort of have B, i think i'd prefer A, but i realize in my head he is making dinner and tidying up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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LOL! He is still a man so my guess is no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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you know, i'll take b. i love my dh, but i also like having my own life and don't need him around ALL the time - just as he needs his own life and to go out with his friends outside of his job which is time consuming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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i have B but we travel with him. when we are at home, he is very involved. when we travel on biz, he is primarily focused on that and dc and i make do with each other. i think it's a great set up for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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does one of them have a dad who owns a liquor store? Is this a trick question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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LMAO! You I like! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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I have an A who makes lots of money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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I'm a. and I cook but I still leave my underwear on the bathroom floor. (I know, I know. I try and I try. I really do.) What is great is dw works part time nights so we have some alone time too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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YOU have alone time, when does she get some? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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When #1 is in school and #2 is in a class, etc. I also usually take them for part of Sat or Sun so she can do stuff. (When I am home and she is at work I am parenting, too.) I would actually say, she has more "by her self time" than I. Granted, they are asleep for a good bit of my "nights" but that is hardly time I can just do what I want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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When #2 is in a class I am guessing she is with him/her. Your kids are probably asleep by 7:30 leaving you plenty of time (thats my schedule too so I know I have plenty of me time then too). Just making the point that maybe things aren't as equal as they seem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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I'll agree our times are different but she could have as much "alone time" as I have if she got up with me and #1 in the am. But it is not a contest. We have a really unique situation and it works really well for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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what's considered "tons of money"? i think a lot of y'all are a bunch of fakers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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This EXACT same post was up about a week ago. What's going on? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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replies and all? b/c i've replied twice (well, now 3 times) and i wasn't even on ub 2 weeks ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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I would want a husband who was hot and made an average high salary (low 100Ks) and got home by 8 pm every night unless he is out with the boys. I would permit him to go on guy trips if he wanted and I would have sex with him on call 24/7 if he was hot. And hot to me is like an 8.5 on a 10.0 scale. I also would not care if he want to strip clubs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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since when is 100k a high salary around here? dh earns 100k, which I feel very fortunate for, but around here everyone always tells me it's low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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it cuddly code for fat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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totally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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mine is a combination of a A and B. He is hot, cuddly and sweet(most of the time), very involved, and always around. He doesn't make a lot of money- but adores the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:21 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a bunch of shoes and clothing for both adults and kids to donate. how can i find out locations of those drop off bins? tia 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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astoria, queens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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ok, not familiar with that. there is a website taht lists places you can donate things in NYC, i'd google [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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i did and its overwhelming with not much in astoria [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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call teh salvation army. if you have enough they wil come pick up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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Go to the Salvation Army on Steinway. They'll take it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:43 PM Flag
[ - ] 6 days late with #2 - having contractions on and off all freaking day. 5 minutes apart here, then 13 minutes there. please tell me the that means i'm having the baby soon! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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I'd say so. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Yes, of course you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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you are on the wrong board lady. please go to "Expecting." Otherwise, good luck and go to the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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she does nto need to go to the hospital yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Any IVFers on? (present/past) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.30.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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me. db is 11wks old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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yes--what do you want to know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] I hope Angelina Jolie's twins ARE three months premature. A frightening stint in the NICU would bring her down a notch. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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that is a horrible thing to say! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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And yet it's true from the bottom of my heart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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you are a horrible person [ Reply | More
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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no, they would use it to make premature babies their"cause" and you would have to hear about them even more often. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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SOOO TRUE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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you are so right! i do have to admit i hate her for how amazing she looks. i was as huge as a house and it was all my energy just to brush my teeth! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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if you had "people" to make you look fab and only had to look that way once in awhile for photo ops, I'm sure you could have pulled it off too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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thank you :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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yikes! That is a horrible thing to wish on anyone - esp 2 innocent babies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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They are doomed anyway. That family looks like a joke that appeared once on Family Guy, where some people had adopted kids of every nationality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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yeah - what a horrible life. 2 parents who love them, many siblings, plenty of $$, travel and great schools. So very sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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ITA. OP is psychotic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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You're right. It would suck to have a hot, successful couple as óne's parents. The world is their oyster and you're stuck on UB with the rest of us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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you are right - those kids would be better in poverty striken 3rd world orphanges [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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You are a real wench! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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what the fuck is wrong with you??????????????????????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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I would never wish that on my biggest enemy. You realize you are ultimately wishing trouble on the child, not the parent? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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I feel sorry for your kids. Thanks for adding to the ugliness in the world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Invited to a party to celebrate potty training. Do we bring a gift? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Elmo toilet paper? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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haha - DH suggested a newspaper subscription. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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Now I've heard everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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underwear. what else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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offer to have a diaper bronzed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you think the NYC Dept of Ed is going to take back the wrongly-awarded pre-k slots? If so, can you imagine? With all the crap you have to put up with in this city, you actually luck out for once and get a mistake IN YOUR FAVOR and it gets taken away? No way. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.30.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Nope, i don't think they can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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They have to. They just have to. They've got to follow their own rules, that everyone has relied on in making their plans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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They can't give people spots and then take them back. Nobody was guaranteed a spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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Yes but if the DOE guaranteed a certain order of priority - sib, zoned, unzoned - and if they didn't follow it, those parents who weren't given the promised priority have the basis for a lawsuit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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Maybe, but what is the point? Besides, a lot of people will turn down their spots so they may well be able to accomodate at least the siblings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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What is with this lawsuit stuff. They will deal the best they can. Have you never made a mistake at work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Hey, I'm not suing. But if I were the DOE I'd be worried about the liability issue - seems like it would a slam dunk case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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You would have to be a complete jackass to sue the DOE because of an error placing a child in prek. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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i am so freaked out about the whole school thing. my building is not zoned -- am wondering if i am making a mistake by not considering private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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You mean not zoned for a school that has a pre-k program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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np, there is a zone where they closed the school and all of the peoplle in that zone (151) are sent to neighboring schools by lottery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Its not easy to get a preK spot from the 151 zone. But K spot in 6, 158, 59 or 198 guaranteed. I think PS 198, 158, and 59 have preK programs, but last fall the 158 principal said there were not enough preK spots at her school to accomodate 151 folks. That leaves PS 198 and 59 for preK options - I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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NP: 198 preK is great, and full day, and less likely to fill because of 198 elementary rep as sub-par. I know many parents whose kids attended 198 preK and they were very, very happy, most ended up at LL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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You should consider private. Go to some open houses and tours and see. We decided on public, but you may find a private you can't live without. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Hijack: How do you know if you are zoned or not for pre-k? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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no one is zoned for perk. What I think you are asking is does your zoned school have a prek program. You find that out by looking on insideschools (which is not alwlays up to date) and calling your zoned school and asking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Oh,ok. Thanks! I am new to all of this... Can you try for a school that's next to your zone as well? Or are you stuck with the local school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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if you are talking about prek, chances are you will not get in a school different from your zoned school. But you can try for anything in your district. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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DOE seems in fact to be withdrawing acceptances: re one Brooklyn pre-K, this was posted pn Inside Schools forum (copied from local listserve:POSTING HERE FROM ANOTHER LIST: They have the list of acceptances, but are refusing to register anyone who is not in zone or siblings. If your kid is a sibling or in zone, and was rejected, please contact the PS10 office to put your name on the list. They are sending a list to DOE of kids who got rejected. By last count today 9 siblings and 3 zoned kids were rejected, that they know of, but there are doubtless more. On the flip side, there were many kids who were accepted that shouldn't have been--out of zone, out of district even, with no siblings, and even kids who didn't have PS10 as their first choice. They are not going to register these people until all the siblings and zoned kids have been accommodated. The DOE has agreed to this. I am passing this info on because PS10 wants to make sure they get everyone on their list to the DOE who was wrongly rejected. Please pass this info on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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^^^continued They are not going to register these people until all the siblings and zoned kids have been accommodated. The DOE has agreed to this. I am passing this info on because PS10 wants to make sure they get everyone on their list to the DOE who was wrongly rejected. Please pass this info on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Could someone explain the situation on wrongly awarded pre-k slots? My DD got into 158 but we are torn over pulling her out of private school, however, the $ savings would be great. Did they award to outside of zone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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It is pretty clear that they rejected sibilings. Other issues have been mentioned, check out the blog at insideschools.org to see what others are asserting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:08 AM Flag
[ - ] If I didn't get hangovers I would drink more often. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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seriously! Me too. Had to get a Big Mac for lunch after I got into the wine last night! I should know better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Any WOHMs able to do without nanny once kids are school aged. Also I will have one kid in private and one in public so totally different vacation schedules. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.30.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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not yet -- dc in 1st grade. but i could get away with having someone less than two hours per day, as my work schedule is such that i can be home pretty early. as is, our nanny works part time now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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only if you get home in time. I don't think you can leave kids by themselves after school until they are least in 6th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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what happens when they are sick? doing after school every day is a long day, having the different vacation schedules is tough. we've made do without one, but it is a struggle. haven't found someone we liked yet-have one pt but not enough for us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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When they are sick, you take a sick day too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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I know plenty who do. They key is either "after care" at the school and/or being able to coordinate your work schedule with your spouse and trade off the pick up/drop off duties. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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np: The thing about aftercare is that unless you go to a school where it's subsidized (which are generally only schools in lower income nabes) afterschool is more expensive than babysitter even for one dc, and most definitely for two. Plus it is a really long day for the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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