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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

[ - ] do you think there are more moms on UB or YBM now? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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ybm moves so much faster [ Reply | More
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But 80% of the posts are crap. [ Reply | More
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dunno the posts here are super babycenter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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not even! Have you been here much? I've already been flamed to a crisp several times [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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maybe now, but it's picking up here and there isn't that weird purple goddess crap to deal with [ Reply | More
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ita it's starting to get back to the old ways [ Reply | More
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i disagree , it totally sucks now- the other day someone posted about baptizing a 20 day old embryo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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and? It got a discussion going didn't it? Someone having different beliefs than you shouldn't threaten you that much hon. Go on over to that purple goddess who loves you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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what's your hang up with the purple goddess. It's nice that the site provider actually communicates with the user. They've made some great innovations, like links to sites that actually open to the site. Are you a disgruntled cnet staffer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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LOL! no. It just weirds me out that she posts and you know who she is and she has access to all your info etc. Seems freaky. Not to mention the whole "she loves us" posts I see every 15 lines or so. I don't care who goes over there really but I do resent people coming over here spamming for it. Just go if it's so great there. We are just fine here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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I like you. [ Reply | More
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thanks! I like you too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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you don't think cnet has access to your info? I never see "she loves us" posts, just gratitude that an alternative site was started. You know, someone getting off their arse, so to speak, and addressing a problem. It's refreshing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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meh. I just don't see the big deal. It looks different here and everyone freaks out! I got used to it in about an hour and it's fine. Yes, UB has my info too but it's a big company with rules and regulations. SHe is just some chick who knows how to use a computer. Whatever. To each her own. Just don't come over here slamming us and bugging us about going there. Go and be happy. I'm staying and I'm happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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until she asks for a credit card number, what's the difference. you sound pissed that you didn't come up with the idea. change is good. unclench. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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It moves slower and the posts that move faster are about pop culture [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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don't care. It's better here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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ITA! [ Reply | More
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what's the ybm site name and what does YBM stand for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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youbemom.com, its another message board in real time [ Reply | More
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yodeling bowel movement [ Reply | More
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lolololol [ Reply | More
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;-) [ Reply | More
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youthful bitches moaning [ Reply | More
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[ - ] my sister lives in CT and is taking our kids for 4 days this summer - should we do Martha's VIneyard or Nantucket - we want something beachy... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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where does she live in CT? [ Reply | More
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milford [ Reply | More
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I love Block Island... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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rooms are cheaper on martha's vineyard and you might have a hard time getting a room in nantucket because one of the larger hotels is being renovated this year... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Good friend is turning 40 and single. She's somewhat sad and I wanted to get her a fun gift. Recently had surgery so a massage is out. Will spend $100. Facial? Any suggestions where? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.28.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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I'd say spend the money on something to do together - I am sure she spends plenty of time alone doing things. Go on a long bike ride and finish with a long, leisurely afternoon of lunch and drinks. At least, that is something I'd propose. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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np I like that idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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She just had knee surgery so activity is out. But, I like the idea of doing something together. Maybe we can both get facials and I'll take her to lunch. Thoughts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I think that sounds really nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:08 PM Flag
[ - ] I am new to New York City and in my 7th month of pregnancy. I am looking for a good pediatrician for my baby based on Upper West Side? Can anyone help with recommendations. Thank you 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.28.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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West Side Pediatrics (Drs. Softness, Rosenbaum, Rosenfeld and Brandes) on West End Avenue and 82nd Street are excellent. 212-769-3070 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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If you're into waiting in the waiting room for hours on end then yes, they're amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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I love Dr. Orbe at Westcare Medical on W. 77th. She has 2 little ones herself so she's walking the walk AND talking the talk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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West End Peds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Thank you all for the recommendations. I have read somewhere that Dr Rosenbaum and Softness are amongst top pediatricians in New York and Dr. Orbe is worth checking out too. But I am concerned about the comment on waiting for hours. Is it really that bad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:23 AM Flag
[ - ] What does your 2-1/2 yo play with these days? Looking for ideas...mine seems to have outgrown all her toys and prefers to jump on the ottoman. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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mine is big into the parents magazine animal hospital. he likes to use the medical tools to give me a check up. also into melissa and doug birthday cake that you cut with the pretend cake server and it comes with pieces you can decorate the cake with and candles. it was free with pampers points. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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i have a 2.5 year old too. he pretty much just wants to be outside, and/or playing with friends. it's a struggle when we're at home. best bets at home are play doh, any art project, any cooking project, cutting with toddler scissors, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] i really want to go see swan lake but no one to go with. would i be a major loser if i go on my own? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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between 7 and 7:30, 14 months [ Reply | More
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no way! Go alone and enjoy! I'd go if I lived nearby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] what time does dc go to bed and age? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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7pm 16mo [ Reply | More
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8:00 3.5 [ Reply | More
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with nap or no nap? [ Reply | More
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8 p.m.; ages 7 and 5. [ Reply | More
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7:45, 2.5 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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10 mos and 6 pm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] For a nursing mom of a 1 month old baby, with average milk production, how long does it take for your breast to refill after a very complete feed by your baby? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I don't remember, but I do know that taking the herb fenugreek - totally harmless - ramped up milk production by a ton ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:49 PM Flag
[ - ] can i file for marital separation if i kicked dh out of house 3 months ago and have no way of contacting him? he disappeared and is family won't tell me where he is out of spite. at my wit's end. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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divorce the asshole, state abandonment [ Reply | More
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that's an option but still exploring separation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] 2yo dd doesn't stop eating - she is 50th % weight/height, but eats and eats and eats. she will eat dinner, and then if she sees food, eats again. if she sees it, she wants to eat it. what to do? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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my ds does this. everyone loves watching him eat because he just enjoys it so much. he is 2 1/2 and weighs 30 pounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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op - worried that it will continue and she will become overweight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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only let her see foods that are healthy and good for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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op - we do this. but she winds up eating 3 dinners. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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i don't think it's a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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me either. What's the big deal? So many people worry their kids don't eat. Yours does. Let her eat! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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^^^and only let her eat food when sitting at the table. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Some toddlers are just too active to eat only at the table. My second child was this way. She eats only at the table now (age 5), but she ate on the run for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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my kids run around all the time while eating. but if she's concerned that her dd is eating too much, then that's a way to curb it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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she is totally avg wt and ht. Don't worry about it. Toddlers eat a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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To ease your mind, there is cause for concern if there is more than a 50 percentile DIFFERENCE between height and weight. If she were, say, 25 percentile for height and 80 percentile for weight, it's time to put on the brakes. But since she's exactly the same percentile for height and weight, as long as she is eating healthy foods, she's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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VBA [ Reply | More
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ita. what the point of this post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] going to dc for the weekend where should we stay - 2 kids under 4 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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There is a huge hotel in Woodley Park. Radisson? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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no, marriott wardman park, very big [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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bad choice. [ Reply | More
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i agree, so many other good hotels... [ Reply | More
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what are you looking for, what price range? downtown anywhere is good, the intercontinental, ritz, any of the kimptons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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georgetown suites, or washington suites - both near georgetown so lots of restaurants, parks, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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somewhere nice where i can relax when kids go off with dh and kid friendly and with big rooms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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ritz or 4s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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agree- the ritz at Tysons corner always runs great specials and it isn't too long a metro ride into downtown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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there is an embassy suites in chevy chase, lots of shopping, spa, etc. right next to metro [ Reply | More
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HOME. [ Reply | More
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f off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I recommend any of the three Emabssy suites in the DC area. Best place to stay with kids (we've been at all three). You get free breakfast (including eggs to order,etc, etc, pool in the hotel..good distraction from site seeing. The one near the Convention Center is newest and closest to the White House,etc. All rooms are suites, so kids coudl sleep in a separate room. Fridge, microwave, two flat screenes, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:59 PM Flag
[ - ] any puzzle recommendations for a 2.5 year old, either brands or specific puzzles? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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melissa and doug puzzles (not the single piece) or how about some of those 20 piece jigsaw puzzles with pictures db will recognize. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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Any Melissa & Doug stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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Ravensburger puzzles are also very good. I'm not sure if they make toddler puzzles, but all the ones we have are well thought-out and attractive to children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I thought frozen veggies (with flash freezing and all) have the same nurtitional value as fresh (or almost) but I was looking at the packaging of frozen green beans and it had like no % of any vitamins?? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Frozen actually have more vitamins, but labelling practices vary. [ Reply | More
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Also, do you know what vitamins fresh green beans have? I read that green beans aren't that nutritious, fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I need help! Am a lesbian, trying to make a family with me and my partner. We have a friend who is willing to donate sperm. We are going to try the "turkey baster" method. I am going to try to get pregnant. I went to discuss this with my ob, and she literally just started giggling. Anyone out there btdt. Advice would be much appreciated. Thanks. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 05.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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FAKE FAKE FAKE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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OP here, this post is not a fake. why would you think so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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go to a real OB - who will inseminate the sperm with a syringe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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We were thinking of giving it a few months try at home, then going for some professional insemination. We would still like some guidelines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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where do you live? maybe find a different OB. or midwives. [ Reply | More
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NYC. I think a new OB is in order. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] so...i have 90k in savings, hhi is 61k...what can i afford in terms of house?credit is pretty bad but we dont owe anything anymore...tia 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I wouldn't buy now, frankly. Keep those assets liquid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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ITA. Someone in your situation shouldn't gamble in an unstable market. Wait it out a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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np: what does this mean, your situation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Someone with low income and bad credit who would be really screwed if the housing market tanked after they bought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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61K - low income? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Sad, but true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Poverty for a family of four in NYC is 45K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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where did you get that stat? the average income in nyc is 55k so that seems strange [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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That is the fed stat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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um. yes, it's low income [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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In NYC? Yes, given the price of real estate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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not really. if she can afford what she buys and she has a steady income, she's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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I think that if she had a good credit score, she could get a great deal in this market but if she's got bad credit, no bank w/ lend (b/c no bank is taking risks) or if a bank would lend, the interest rate would be high. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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What's your monthly take home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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childcare expenses? any debt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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no childcare expenses, no debt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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i'd say somewhere between 300k and 400k. depending on the actual rate you get. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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^^^wait. probably closer to 300k than 400k. what's your monthly take home? how many dcs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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monthly i would say anywhere from 5 to 5.5k, one dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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can't be 5.5 if your hhi is 61k. at most it's 5100 and that's without any deductions. but you might be able to do something in the 350 range. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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some months it might be 5.5, others it is 4.9...so i am averaging it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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so let's say you are netting 5k. is that before or after taxes? before or after health insurance? (i have a similar income and i'm trying to figure out how much of our deductions you have as well). basically, on 5k net we can easily put 2k or even 2500 towards a house. so assuming something like 700 per month to pay for 100k borrowed, on 2500/month you can borrow under 350k. so i'd say that you can safely get a 300k mortgage, plus your down payment puts you at about 375k purchase price. and i'm not saying this is what the banks will loan you, but this is what you can probably afford to pay. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I'd say closer to 250K. We got a mortgage for 350K when out HHI was 140K (combined and we did have childcare) and it was tight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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^^^ and that is provided that you use all 90K for downpayment and closing costs so that your actual mortgage is under 200k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Do you know your credit score? If your score is anywhere below 650 then you should really just concentrate on getting your credit score up, IMHO. Rules are more and more tight to get a mortgage now and even if you can get one, you'll get a much higher interest rate w/ a poor credit score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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dh's is high 500'd...mine is low 500's...a vast improvement from below 400 where we were! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I'd give yourself one more year. use one credit card and buy groceries on it and pay it off every single month. This will help to improve your credit score. Pay every single bill on time and check your score in a year. If you don't add any new debt and keep everything paid off, I think your score will improve a lot. Congrats on pulling it up from 400K. Can I ask, though, how you've got 90K in savings but had such poor credit? Mostly, poor credit comes from not paying on time and if you had money in savings ,how did that happen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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np: i'd go and get preapproved for a mortgage. there's a fee but you'll have an idea of what the banks will loan you. then start looking. the difference in mortgage can end up being a lot to pay but you'll probably still be looking in the same ballpark. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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honestly...we paid the debt we incurred due to my being very ill by selling our apt and banking the profit... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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That's a good story, from a credit point of view. My father told me you can essentially plead your case at the credit agencies. Find out if you can raise your score. You had a one-time hiccup, you made a sound decision, and you are on your way to a lifetime of healthy financial management -- and good health too, I hope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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dh wants to wait...he is closing on a sale of property he has in europe and is getting about 50k euros for it...that will give us another 70k approximately to put own on a house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I agree with the above advice to work on improving your credit instead of buying. But, the rule of thumb (for when you ARE ready to buy) is to get a mortgage of 3x HHI (180K for you), assuming no other regular payments, like credit card debt. Add your down payment, and that's what you can afford. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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OP: Buy Personal Finance for Dummies and Real Estate for Dummies. These are both excellent books. They will help you a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:04 PM Flag
[ - ] looking for options for teaching 2.5 yr old spanish apart from classes, I don't speak spsanish myself and neither does dh. any ideas? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I don't get why you would want to do that. How about the whole family decamps to El Salvador? [ Reply | More
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op: think it will be nice if he can speak the language seeing that there are many spanish speaking people in the US, I can speak french but he will be taking that in school at some point. El Salvador is not an option, lol..I am really looking for some serious suggestions [ Reply | More
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you can get books on tape at the library. [ Reply | More
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mmm that's a good idea too, thks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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What's wrong with classes? Not Spanish language per se, but more playgroups conducted in Spanish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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thanks, I like the idea of playgroups, I think classes maybe to much structure at this age, but I my be wrong. [ Reply | More
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Are you near a Juegamos a Cantar location? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:48 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 yr old was fooling around at dinner - putting food in his water, banging silverwear, dropping them on the floor and generally being obnoxious. after a number of warnings - we said he was done. 2-0 minutes later he was clammeing for desert 9which is usually fruit) and we said no. (I did say if he was hungry he could have milk - which he rejected as "not food'). he was having a total meltdown. now he is in the bath - but I expect meltdown to resume and that it will result in a very late bedtime. DH wants to cave and offer him some fruit before bed and I say no way! His table manners have been horrible and every meal has been a messy nightmare lately. WWYD? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I'd put him to bed with no dinner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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The one thing I can't stomach (pardon the pun) is a hungry kid. I would give him fruit and next time make the consequence something non food related. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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No way -- he won't starve to death. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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I wouldn't cave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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OP - so that's 2 supporting my (hopefully our) position. It is going to be a looong night! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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If you truly think he is hungry, offer him the rest of dinner. This is not quite consistent, but it would be mean to let him go truly hungry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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So NO WAY it's not even funny. Why would you go through all you went through already and then cave? What kind of a lesson is that? "If you stick it out long enough, they'll eventually cave. Next time: Six hours." [ Reply | More
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OP - oh boy just noticed all my typos - it was 20 minutes later and clammering [ Reply | More
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six hours? six hours of what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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No way. The evening is going to suck. Early bedtime and call it a day. [ Reply | More
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i'd say that if he's hungry he can have a piece of cheese. (or bread, or whatever you ate for supper). if he persists, say calmly that he can not have dessert b/c he did not sit nicely at dinner but that if he's hungry, he can have cheese (or bread). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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OP - i think his cold corn and cold chicken (2 things he actually eats) - are still on the counter! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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i'd offer one of them. not as a punishment ("eat what's left of your dinner!") but as an option if he's hungry. but definitely don't cave on the dessert issue. and again, make it an option for him, not a punishment or an angry thing. [ Reply | More
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NP: the trick is to act like you are just informing him of a law of physics. Gravity keeps you on the earth. Dessert is for people who behave well at dinner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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ita. if you keep it away from a "YOU broke MY rule", it doesn't become as much of a conflict. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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in our house if you can not follow the rules and be polite you are given a warning and then after that you are sent to bed immediately following the meal. it usually works because if you are sent to bed you are missing the board games we play as a family every night and also any snack you might be given. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know how to get rid of pigeons? Never had an issue before. Now everytime we go out on the balcony, there are two or three pigeons on the railing. Feathers and poop all the time. Bldg super no help. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.28.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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pellet gun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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if I didn't think I would shoot myself by accident instead, I would consider it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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dh is that you? lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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ugh this is my issue. They even made a nest on my balcony and layed eggs. SOmeone told me to get a plastic OWL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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ditto the plastic owl - they usually sell them at a hardware store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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LOL! My mom got one of those, the pigeons poop on it and sit on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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lol oh well. I haven't tried this yet since my building has construction going on and since the construction started, the pigeons haven't been around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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tie strips of auminum foil on balcony hanging down [ Reply | More
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eye sore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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I had a similar problem. Read somewhere that pigeons dont like gardens so maybe you can plant/buy a bunch of flowers in pots and set it up where they are gathering..Hope this works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] No one has any input on yellow, stinky mucus? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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sinus infection [ Reply | More
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I'll go to the doctor in the am, any suggestions for making him comfortable now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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warm washcloth on bridge of nose. loosens it up a bit. Also steam is good. [ Reply | More
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That sounds good, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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no sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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that's ok, thanks [ Reply | More
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I doubt he'll allow it, but nasal saline would really help. [ Reply | More
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we've been doing that. I'll keep it up. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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If he'll do that, he might do a neti pot. It's pretty late to get one now, but try it next time he gets a cold. Warm saline is better than cold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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but be careful. Neti pot seemed to have its own consequences - like a sort of a cold, with sneezing and runny eyes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Get that aspirator out and some saline. Also go to the dr. He has a sinus infection and needs antibiotics. [ Reply | More
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I'll bet google does... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Immediate help needed: What's the best tutu dress you've ever seen or alternatively, one of those really full gorgeous tutus that my 5 y.o. can wear instead of a dress to a party? She's insisting on wearing a tutu, and the one she has is all glittery and princessy. Too ridiculous. I feel like if I find the right one, it might be okay. Please don't hate on me - suggestions only. TIA. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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www.laylagrace.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Thanks. I'll check it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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My suggestion is to let her wear the tutu she picked out. This will lead to a lifetime of confidence in her own choices. People are used to five-year-olds princessing out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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What kind of party? Why can't she just wear the tutu that she wants to wear? Or, gasp, why can't you just say 'no'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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There's a store on Lex and 81st that sells really beautiful tutu dresses. They cost a lot, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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chasing fireflies has gorgeuos tutu skirts, gorgeous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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They cost several fortunes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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yep, but OP didn't mention budget. Alternately a great store I visit at the beach had similar ones on sale this weekend in lovely colors...Julie Mei in Spring Lake...you could call them....and pretty tops to go with .... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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