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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

[ - ] My 3.5 yo DD is driving me crazy. I think I'm going to lose it. She is so willful and stubborn. I really feel that she pushes my buttons just for kicks. I don't know what to do at this point. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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She is pushing your buttons for your reaction. Stop giving her such a reaction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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i'm sorry. that's my 2yo DD and i don't know what to do, either. i've read all the books, tried diff. techniques -- nothing works... :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:30 PM Flag
[ - ] To those of you who switched jobs...what did you do with your 401K (specifically). TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I left it. It was doing well and I wanted some diversification. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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So you just started a brand new one at your new job? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] trying for baby number two and it's taking forever - ds happened so quickly - tell me I'm going to have another child 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 05.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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you will - i had number one in a blink but number two took a little longer -- but worth the weight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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how old were u with each - i'm 37 ds is nearly 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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i was 30 with DS and 34 with DD (i tried about 8 months with DD and had two m.cs) GL -- it will happen.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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it took us about 8 mos with # 2... it'll happen for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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How long has it been? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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6 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] What percent of UBers migrated to YBM? Seems pretty slow here especially when you look at posts by recency during prime time. Moves WAY slow. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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So leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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yes it does. i don't know why i'm too lazy to register for ybm. things move very fast over there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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what is ybm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] where is my dh?? i am starving. if you are eating at work please email and let me know!!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Just eat and let dh fend for himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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well, clearly he is ubing, so this is a good place to send him a message. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] op...how do I say that I took time off? I don't know what to write. I'm at a loss for words right now and my ds is so upset about me not going. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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YOu know you're not replying, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Dear *teacher's name* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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(sheesh, sorry). I have to admit to being very confused by your most recent email. When I signed up no one stated that school chaperone positions were only open to certain parents. Had I known that, I would not have taken the necessary day off from work to accomodate this trip. Again, I have to reiterate that I am confused, and honestly, somewhat alarmed at the selective nature of this process since it seems to exclude more than it includes. Meanwhile, since we are not dealing with some state mandate by which the school is bound, I am sure we can make allowances for this one trip; especially since I have already taken the time off from work. Meanwhile, it seems a shame for the school to minimize parents' participation at a time when society tells us we should be participating more - - perhaps this is something that needs to be addressed by the school's governing body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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^^^ I hate typing in this little box - - don't put that last "meanwhile". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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It seems a shame for the school to limit those parents who can participate by putting parameters in place that seem at best, cliqueish and at worst, discriminatory. One could only hope that a school would be promoting broad based participation by the parents versus the reverse. I look forward to hearing from you and to joining this class trip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Please do not send this diatribe. Just tell her you have already planned on coming and will do your best not to inconvenience anyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Diatribe writer: I agree too ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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The best thing you can do is write it down here for us. Therapeutic AND harmless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:42 PM Flag
[ - ] I know I may sound a little annoying but I've got a single friend works out every night after the gym, has no TV, and spends most of her evenings either reading/sewing or meeting friends out/being social. She just took a trip to the spa for the long weekend and called and said "It was soooo good to have just 'me' time. I really needed to concentrate on me." What the hell? She's got "ME" time all the time! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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yeah, we are all pretty selfish before we have kids. we just don't know it yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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so true! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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My old boss used to say I had a self-indulgent single-person's life. He was so right! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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Hi, Bitter McJealouson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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^^^meaning I sound annoying posting this... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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what do you know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Found 30 pills in my nephew's cigarette box..small, white, round with initials LK on them..anyone know what this is? and also does anyone have alka seltzer pills lying around so they could check the letters on them? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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call cvs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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go on line & search medicine and letters or pills and markings. there are websites that will tell you exactly what they are... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Alka-Selzer pills are giant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Silly Q but need ideas. Bought a house with just a tiled shower stall and they didn't put a glass door on it. Would you do a glass slider, or just a nice shower curtain. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I'd do a curtain. I hate the doors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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curtain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I hate doors and doors w/ kids is a nightmare waiting to happen - they push it back and forth and gets off track etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] My d.s. is going on a field trip next week. I signed up to be a helper. I got a email from the teacher saying sorry, only mom's who have helped in the classroom can go. WTF? What about working mom's? I took the day off to go on this trip. What can I say to her via email to make her know that having only mom's who help in the class is not right and cliquish. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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"I'm coming on the field trip. Deal." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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you can just reply that they should have specified this ahead of time, you took the time off work already, and that you plan on attending. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I would say "Wow, I had no idea since that wasn't mentioned on the original sign-up form. Since I have already taken time off from work for this and no one told me it was an option only for a certain group of mothers, I appreciate your understanding in this matter." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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NP: Me likey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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^^^ and if she doesn't back off - - I would be in the Director's office first thing Monday morning... or since you'll be at work... on the phone with the director first thing Monday morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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exactly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Were the "groundrules" spelled out in Sept? Is there a class mom? At some schools these trips are very popular. At our school they go begging. Go figure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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the teacher sounds like a total bee-otch, especially telling you this a day before the trip... WTF? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Need custom window treatments for new home, must be measured, need ideas, etc. Who does this in the suburbs. Thanks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Try the yellow pages. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Long Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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if you're still watching, try Aboffs in Syosset [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:34 PM Flag
[ - ] How much of the posts are seeded by CNET to make this place look busier than it really is? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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How many trolls from YBM are on posting posts like this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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I can't even get my browser to show me YouBeMom and I agree that a lot of these posts look suspect. Where is all the personality. And where are all the posts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Need book recommendation for 10yo girl. Loves Kiki Strike, Harry Potter, Goose Girl, etc. Need new ideas that are emotionally appropriate. tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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gossip girl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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What the Dickens by Gregory MacGuire, Ella Enchanted (and other Gail Carson Levine), Molly Moon, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:25 PM Flag
[ - ] my 6.5mo is not very good at making eye contact. he does it occasionally, but is generally distracted and looking around (at toys, my watch, anything electronic). he is a pretty active kid, but i am wondering if i should be worried about this. thanks. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.29.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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i'm bad at making eye contact, no one is worried about me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Actually, I am worried about you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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oh. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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lol. i'm just not sure what is normal at his age! i am also having a hard time keeping him interested when he is eating solids. he is obsessed with playing with the straps on his high chair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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do you think he can hear and see alright? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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i think so. he plays well with toys. in terms of hearing he responds more to noises than to voices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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It is hard to say here on the board. My dd had poor eye contact and when I asked ped, she asked alot of questions about her verbal skills. We watched it and sure enough, she was delayed in her speech. She's now nearing 4 and all caught up with speech, but we did do speech therapy. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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thanks. at what age did you notice poor eye contact? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I noticed it pretty early on. She was also delayed in smiling and wouldn't smile a lot. Later, I learned that smiling and eye contact are their first forms of communication so it made sense she was delayed w/ speech. But, you know, it may be nothing w/ your son. You certainly cannot solve it tonight so try to put it in the back of your mind and ask your ped at your next visit. 8mos, right? Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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next appt is at 9 months. i will definitely ask. he is a good smiler. hope things are going well with your dd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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I think you should assume all is well until you hear otherwise! Ask at the 9mo appt. just to set your fears aside. DD is developmentally perfect...now she literally does not stop talking and we play 'the quiet game' on days she hasn't stopped to take breathe! Be careful what you ask for!? :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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can you get him to follow your finger if you move it from side to side in front of him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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probably. he follows toys... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I think it is probably normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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This was my ds,he has speech delays now at 2yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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anything else i should be on the lookout for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] 10 weeks preg - starbucks decaf ok? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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Fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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coffee gave me serious heartburn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I had non-decaf Starbucks while pregnant a few times and have healthy kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Get decaf from another coffee shop, it will have much less caffine. Starbucks decaf is really high in caffine. That said, I have no problem having a coffee every so often when preg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] I used to think Vista was the biggest technological fuck up of all time until I saw the new UB. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Take it to YBM, hater. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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So I guess you're still using Vista & savoring the horribleness of it all? Go away! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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