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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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[ - ] Does anyone have any experience with the neuropsych Anne Steinberg? Any other recommendations? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Is she a neuropsych? I had thought she was a straight neurologist (a friend of mine saw her before switching to a dev ped). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
[ - ] WTF is with that Ashley Madison link? Are people that desperate to have affairs that they'd go to a website?? Lame. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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They say they have 2 million members. 1.999 million are men, I'm sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] I think dd likes nanny better than me - I hate that! 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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How old is DD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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i'd hate it to. but on the bright side, at least you don't have to deal with a tantrum when you leave in the morning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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how lucky you are that she has bonded with her. sounds like vba to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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no. i mean, it might be. but having btdt i can tell you it's very lowering. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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op - i love that dd has bonded with her (she is 5 mo) but still breaks my heart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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did it change at some point when db went crazy for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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no she doesn't. She loves you so much, that she saves up allof her bad stuff for you because she knows you will love her no matter what. At transition time, play a game....nanny and I would "fly" db between us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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op - tell me about this game - dd is little so it is more that she doesnt really smile much at me but goes crazy in my arms smiling and flapping her arms when nanny gets there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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when you get home have nanny take db and "fly" her back and forth, gently, facing you, do it it one or tow times, where you don't catch her and then finally.....weeeeeeee...into your arms. Just play around with this. She'll giggle and the tow of you can pass her back and forth. Just be playful and joyful and silly. And be glad she is happy to see nanny in the am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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OP - Rational me knows that I should be happy - means the nanny is good and treats her well BUT my insecure new mom self hates this - dd gives nanny, dh and my mother HUGE smiles and giggles and nothing to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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because you are a part of her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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op - what does that mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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OP, I think you need to read some developmental baby books...try Touchpoints [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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op - why because I am freaking out for no reason? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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because you need explicit directions on how to play with your baby and easy transitions, because you don't realize how the baby thinks that you and she are the same thing....you need to have fun with her, cuddle her, be close to her, laugh at her and spend less time stressing about hwo exaclty to do things and what they mean and the nicest way I can think to tell you how to do that (and thaey may actually work) is to send you to alow key book on child development. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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op - thanks - I do try but I think I stress so much that other people are more fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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I know, I can tell. She will love you no matter what, but you will have more fun as a parent if you chill out and have a little bit of good knowledge. Try the book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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np here - op, this is totally normal! my ds was the exact same way. she still totally adores you. you are her mommy. anyway, my ds is now 6.5 months and i now get the same smiles that nanny and dh do (and there was awhile were i didn't). hang in there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Anybody get their public PreK letter in the mail today (Tuesday)? Sibling? Rejected? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.27.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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got it Friday. Not a sib. Rejected from 87. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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where did you get in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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no where. I only listed 87. It was our zoned school, but the sib policy messed things up for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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did these applications go out at the same time as k? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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No [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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With few exceptions it is almost impossible to get into any other PreK than your zoned listed as your first choice unless you are a sib. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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got it Friday. Rejected from our zoned school and every other one. No sib. We just moved to Park Slope (in time for the application process) and it looks like dd will go to private pre-k in Chelsea for another year. Can't even find a place for her in a local private. Need after-school care too which our zoned public had. Poor kid, one more year of a 1 hour commute each way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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^^ I should add that I did hear over the weekend that another child whose parents are lying about their address DID get into our zoned school - I'm pissed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I have kind of been on the fence about the cheating thing, but when you see it in dollars and sense like that & you are the one paying the $$ for another year of PreK that is pretty bad. We thought of cheating w/ 321, but I am really glad we aren't I think I would feel weird for all those years... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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yeah, it feels like I'm paying 20k for their kid to go to school next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Which school in Park Slope? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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we're zoned for 107. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Was the cheater a sib? I know of sibs who didn't get into 107. Goes to prove the theory that the DOE forgot to have the computer sort for sibling preference! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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I believe so but I'm not certain - it's a not very good friend of a friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Letting nanny go today. Replacement starts tomorrow. Wish me luck... I hope she doesn't deck me. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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Are you paying severance? Is there a reason you're letting her go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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week and a half severance and yes, many reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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Good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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what are the reasons? dish!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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this will be me in less than 3 weeks! really really nervous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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why are you getting rid of nanny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a wagon that 2 kids can sit in? What kind? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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step 2 makes a great one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Any DHs on who want to chat? 60 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Hi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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age and profession? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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43. Academic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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what brings yuo on UB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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Napping kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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do you work or stay at home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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what subject? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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Not going to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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What college? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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How many kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Two girls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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what do you love most about your wife? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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She's whip-smart, and a great mom, and she has faith in me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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faith in what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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She's an ally, and a booster, and a friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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How active were you in your kids' birth(s)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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Very. Midwife births, I was right there helping out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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boxers or briefs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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Boxers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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what brand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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How many women have you slept with? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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Ten or fifteen, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Is your wife the best? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Yeah, but then she's had the most practice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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how so wiht most practice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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She's had sex with me close to a thousand times. She knows what she's doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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You know the number of times? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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so once a week sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Average, over the course of the relationship. We had sex twenty times in two weeks on our honeymoon --- that kind of thing covers a lot of slow spots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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very true......have any other high points with lots of sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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Early in the relationship, of course. Some vacations. Every once in a while we get on a roll for no apparent reason... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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When was the last time you had sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Last week. It was fabulous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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what position? who started it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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Don't remember who started it. And are there really people who stick with one position the whole way through? That's as far as I'll go on details right now. Catch me some evening when I've got drinks in me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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LOL....I will, I will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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Any one night stands? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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you ever cheat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I've never betrayed my wife's trust. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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ever tempted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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Interested? Yes. Tempted? No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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What usually interests you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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A personal connection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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How many dates did it take before you got your wife into bed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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We were friends. We didn't date. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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What lead to you having sex the first time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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I made a pass at her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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Where were you? Did you intend it as a one night thing or longterm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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I was on the rebound, but I was definitely thinking relationship. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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Give us some more detals. Were you at dinner or drinks or a party? What lead you to make a pass at her? When you made the pass, were you expecting sex that ngiht? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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We were hanging out. I'd been subtly expressing interest for a while, and finally gave up on subtle. Sex came gradually --- we were young, and she was very inexperienced. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Very cool.....how was she the first time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Not going to discuss that. Seems coarse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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you ever cheat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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Dh: did you read the NY Mag article by Phillip Weiss on sex and the married man? What did you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Didn't read it. Saw excerpts. Thought it was asinine on a bunch of levels. If you want an open relationship, and your spouse is comfortable with it, go for it. But this guy sounds like a total jerk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:46 AM Flag
[ - ] This is the shallow post of the day, but, how can I get my DH to take better care of his appearance? He dresses well, but he has gotten a beer a belly. His brother has the same thing and it is quite large (the brother's). I can see DH's taking the same shape! I know it's from drinking beer, but I don't want to nag him to stop, but it is becoming unattractive to me. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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this is not the shallow post of the day. you missed 500k mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Oh, the one about how it is unsatisfying? Yea, I have that one on watch. Maybe mine is the second most shallow then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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i haven't been on too long today, but yeah, you might qualify for second most shallow :-) adn sorry, i have no advice for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:22 AM Flag
[ - ] BTDT Moms: Slow Infant Development: My ds will be 10mo next week. He's a slowpoke developmentally, and I'm starting to worry. I can't see him hitting the 12 mo milestones -- he still keels over sometimes when sitting, can't get himself to sitting, no crawling, no clapping or waving.... ped is watchful and said we'll see where we're at at 1yr visit.... anyone else's ds like this and everything was fine over time? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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mine was the same way, we called EI and started him in therapy. It helped a lot. It takes a while to get started in EI so I'd say do it now. Trust your gut. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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OP: My dd, now 4yo, was the opposite, and still is. Walking before 11mo. On the early end of the spectrum for everything. So this is so new to me and frankly, I've been really laid back, until my last ped visit, but now I'm incredibly worried... My gut says i need to pursue asap. How old is your ds now and is everything okay? I'm worried of something neurological.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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my ds is now 3 and on track but still a bit behind. he has low muscle tone and motor planning issues but otherwise a very happy kid. he also is apraxic (motor planning issues with his speech). don't worry. you are doing the right thing. boys are always a bit slower and maybe he just needs some extra help. do what you think is best. i found my peditrican to be too laid back for my taste. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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op: thanks. That's good to hear/helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Any suggestions of what to cook with my daughter's kindergarten class? We are not allowed to do sweets and no nuts. Lots of families have already done savory pancakes and tacos. Thanks. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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pizza [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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carrot soup, fried rice, tomato sauce and pasta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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^^^we did these in pre-K cooking class and all are very doable and easy...I cna give more details if you need them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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I remember doing corn bread in kindergarten and thought it was the coolest thing ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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"pizza" on an English muffin, but use toppings to make a face: olives for eyes, baby carrot for nose, pepper strip for mouth, etc. they'll love it. did it years ago w/a preK class and it was a big hit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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banana bread is the easiest and yummy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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YOu can also make banana muffins (recipe in Joy of Cooking). Very easy and sweet, although not a cake or candy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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a parent in my dd's K class made Stone Soup. I thought that was the best idea. Every child brought something in and they read the book while the soup was cooking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:20 AM Flag
[ - ] If you were looking to cheat on your DH, where would you look for a man? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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The subway late at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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awesome. i made it onto another post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone here of ashley furniture? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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have some. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] What is your 10mo doing? (in terms of dev'l milestones...) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Calculus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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really. we are still on Trig. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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rig is for babies, and she's a big girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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crawling, cruising, standing independently, babbling, feeding herself (not with utensils) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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mine is walking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
[ - ] 2.5 mos old took 2.5 hour nap after sleeping for 11 hours. OK or too much sleep? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.27.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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stop showing off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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op: clarification--db slept for 8hrs, then up to eat for 1hr, back to sleep for 3 hrs, now naping for 2.5hrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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sounds about what my 2 month old db does. i feel like she does nothing but sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:08 AM Flag
[ - ] The public pre k fiasco has made NYC that much worse to live in for families. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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what happened? we are in private but will be switching to public for K. Seems like such a mess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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The acceptance process has been taken from inside the school to an outside agency that basically messed the whole process up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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Well, there is the edgy but realistic "no pre-K option" you know. There are generations of us who survived without it. That said, the BOE should be forced to start building schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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"edgy" ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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My dd will be in a daycare program that has a preschool curriculum when she hits that age. Don't some other parents go that route too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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I'm still waiting to hear and it seems like other people on this board already got a response in the mail. Is anyone else still waiting to hear? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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But public pre-K has always been an iffy thing with the DOE with such few programs. No parents should have ever banked on it IMO. Most states don't even have public pre-K and even K is technically "optional." Plus I know in my DS UPK it is only from 9-12 so you still need care for a considerable amount of time if you work. Might as well just put that towards private pre-K. And if you don't work and are planning on public K then pre-K is not all that necessary IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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