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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.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] Shorts or jeans for DC today in Manhattan? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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shorts- hot and steamy out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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jeans. doesnt look too clever today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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You mean it's kind of dumb out today? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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no, i mean the weather doesnt look too great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:46 AM Flag
[ - ] 3 yo had sore throat/fever last night. fine this am. Can I send to daycare? torn. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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how high fever? We need to be fever free 24 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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How high was the fever? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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no - not supposed to until 24 hrs past the fever. chances are you will have to leave early to get them anyways [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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I'm a daycare mom and I think no. Sorry. If she had had the fever yesterday AM, fine but last night? Come on, please don't knowingly get my kid sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:29 AM Flag
[ - ] What is G&T? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:49 AM Flag
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Gifted and Talented. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Why no date/time stamp on posts anymore? Why? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:31 AM Flag
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If you click "options" after a given post, it appears....but no way to see it automatically [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Please help me to understand this whole bottle-feeding/plastics idea? Totally confused. Breast fed #1 and we didn't know about plastics back then anyway. Adopting #2 soon and don't know what to use. With #1 I sometimes put breastmilk into playtex drop-ins bottles. Is that still OK? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.27.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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drop ins are still safe... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:30 AM Flag
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can anyone else weigh in? Looking for more details and quite frankly I'm confused by the conflicting information I find on line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 AM Flag
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Use playtex drop ins, born free bottles, or glass bottles. That's all there is to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:13 AM Flag
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Google BPA free..or is it PBA free bottles and it will come up. Personally, I use the "Born Free' Bottles and Evenflo Glass bottles. The latter are cheap and can be found at Target. The Born Free bottles or other brands listed are expensive, but worth it IMHO. BTW, we have an older dd (bio) and just adopted our second dd three months ago. Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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Where did you adopt from? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:38 PM Flag
[ - ] do you always go to a doctor when you have a yeast infection? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:21 AM Flag
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op: i really need an answer quick! i'm leaving for work in 3 minutes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:26 AM Flag
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no... use over the counter stuff.. if it doesn't work - go to MD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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no, self treat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:27 AM Flag
[ - ] I truly think that the phenom we used to know as UB is over. Youbemom.com is OKAY but there doesn't seem to be as much of a banter as old UB and this site is just not conducive to it. It seems like the population is split between both sites and consequently, both boards are so slow and boring. Am I the only one thinking this 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:11 AM Flag
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you're spot on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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i rarely come here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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No you are correct, I said this last week. But at least I don't spend as much time on the computer as I did before. Logged on 5 minutes ago..saw the "cruising" thread now leaving fast to check out YB. But you are right, it is not the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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how did you find yoube mom.? i never heard of it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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It was all over here the first week. Veteren UB'ers were upset, and made a website that closely mirrors the old UB. Except it is not the old UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:23 AM Flag
[ - ] If you smoked pot once upon a time - what do you plan on telling your kids when they ask you if you ever did? 71 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:04 AM Flag
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never... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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You lie and say you never did it. Do NOT be honest on this. They'll likely try it anyway but they won't have the "hypocrite" card to play against you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:34 AM Flag
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O.M.G> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:18 AM Flag
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What a crappy parent you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:18 AM Flag
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I agree...I might say I tried it, but wouldn't admit to it being part of my lifestyle for some time. kids do not learn from their parents' mistake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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You are all so misinformed. My mother led me to beleive that she was a virgin until marriage. HAH. I would have LOVED to have been able to talk to her when I became pg at 18. But I couldn't, because she was so "perfect". So I handled it all by myself. If she was honest with me, if we could have talked, it may have been different. Kids need to be able to talk to their parents, not see them as some examples of unattainable virtue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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don't think these are parallel circumstances at all. regardless of how you personally feel about using pot, it is still against the law. everyone has sex, sooner or later. I think your mother was wrong in this regard. And I'm not going to deny ever using pot, but I'm not going to admit to using daily for years either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 AM Flag
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or- I was also a daily user in my 20's (see my post below about panic attacks), and I will ABSOLUTELY tell them. Pot was fun at first, but then when I started using regularly it turned me into a non-productive blob who had no life. I want them to understand the pitfalls. I want them to talk to me about it, and not view me as some pious holier than thou type who they can't speak to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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I don't think it's this black and white [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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My version is the black and white one? YOU are the one saying DON'T tell them at all costs! THAT is black and white. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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that is not what I said. I said I would admit to trying it but not to using on a daily basis. that is not "DON'T tell them at all costs." I think that is sufficient to opening the door to conversation and doesn't set me up as a "pious holier than thou type who they can't speak to" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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Just be honest and tell them about doing it and the consequences of your actions. My parent's told me all about the drugs they used growing up, and to date I've only smoked pot twice in my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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what did they say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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Same here, and I've never smoked it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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I'll tell the truth. Why would you lie? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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I would tell my dcs the absolute truth: that I think pot should be legalized and that I think it is the same as drinking alcohol (if not better for you). Like alcohol, I know that dcs might try it, but that, as always, moderation is the key and don't put yourself in any danger - no driving, no partaking before/during school and don't get wasted. Be with friends. Always be safe. Don't let it interfere with school, activities or life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:17 AM Flag
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that it should be legal doesn't make it legal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:19 AM Flag
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I'm not sure of your point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:19 AM Flag
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I agree with everything you said, but if they get caught, they'll still get arrested, which makes it different than alcohol and should be a major deterrent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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Well, actually, drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is also illegal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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yes, I know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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and is should NOT be legal. normal people do not think this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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np: I think this. It is quite arguably not as damaging or addictive as alcohol and legalizing it could remove much of the underworld violence associated with its trafficking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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disagree. it's addictive and it's dangerous. so is alcohol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:23 AM Flag
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So no alcohol for your dcs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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Of course it should and of course normal people (especially NORML people!) think this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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I don't think you can claim this with any certainty. I think more people think it should be legal than you may know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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I think it should be legal, but don't for a second think it is more damaging than alcohol. I was a pretty regular smoker in my 20's and it brought on severe panic attacks and near agoraphobia. This isn't unusual. My nightly glass of wine doesn't even come close to giving me the feeling getting high did. People who equate the two are silly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 AM Flag
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You're the only person I know who got panic attacks from smoking pot. You weren't doing anything else? Cocaine, yes. You weren't taking any medication or pills? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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No. Nothing. I have heard of this happening to other people. I think when your mind is altered regularly it is hard to function normally day to day. That is my layman's theory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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I know hundreds of people who manage just fine, with either smoking pot or drinking regularly. But maybe you either have an addictive personality and overdid it every day or your personality just couldn't cope. I know I changed, with added baggage as I got older, and I don't do any drugs anymore - no alcohol, no pot, no pills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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http://www.steadyhealth.com/panic_attacks_caused_by_marijuana_t89738.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/anxiety/paems/newsletter/marijuana.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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http://www.panicattacks.com.au/articles/mari02.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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http://www.hippy.com/article-35.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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I think this and am quite normal. i think chasing, arresting & prosecuting pot smokers is a massive waste of our law enforcement and legal system's time and $. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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I'm normal and I think it should be legal. I don't even smoke it. Don't speak for normal, freak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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I live in Mendocino, ca and everyone here thinks its normal! Our medical laws are an example of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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well I still smoke. So I think I'd be honest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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great. you guys can get high together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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np - Who are you guys? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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that was sarcasm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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Ah - never mind. You meant the OR and her kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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np: It was known to my brother and me that my father smoked when we were kids. Not in front of us, but it was around. I have never had even a puff - if anything, I was deterred by his smoking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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do you think your father thought if they know I smoke it's going to deter them. I doubt it...and I think your reaction, although not uncommon, cannot be counted on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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Why does he need to have been trying to teach us anything? Not everything in life is some lesson for your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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I'm not sure what your point in then. If you've never smoked, then you have nothing to admit to your kids. So it's a moot point really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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I'm saying I don't think it affects what your children decide to do. They'll do what they want to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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no- it can cause paranoia - lots of people I know got that but you had to really smoke - not just a puff or 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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cool- listen many people smoke pot. I don't every day but on occasion at a concert or after dd goes to sleep. Just a little. I love to eat high [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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I think another thing to consider is that the marijuana for sale today is way stronger than what we smoked when we were kids...at least when I was a kid. things have changed dramatically [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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Yes, so people actually smoke less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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you mean teens? who are know for their ability to make smart decisions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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I mean that it takes less to get people high, not that they are getting high less frequently. Also, along with the strength going up, the price of pot has skyrocketed so instead of having an ounce around, people have quarter ounces. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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Another thing for them to consider is that if they are caught, a drug arrest goes on their record and they become ineligible for federal financial aid for college. That's a biggie that we didn't have that they do. I would also suspect that it would automatically land them in the "reject" pile with many (most?) competitive colleges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:46 AM Flag
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Do you know anybody who was arrested for smoking pot, especially in someone's home? I don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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do you know many teens who smoke pot at home? they do it out with their friends... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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Do you know any teens who were arrested for smoking pot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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not yet, but that doesn't answer my question [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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What's your question? About smoking inside a house? Yes, I know teens who do, at parties at a home but I'm sure you're right that many do at the park or in a car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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wow, I didn't know that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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That's why we should work to legalize it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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What kind of federal financial aid is there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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are you serious? google it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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I've got to say that that's another reason why the drug laws discriminate against the poor vs the wealthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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good point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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No, not necessarily true. It depends on state to state. In NY, you get a citation - like a traffic ticket - for the first 2 times you are caught (as long as it's a small amount & you're not selling of course). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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all I know is one of dd's ex-friends is smoking and dealing AT SCHOOL, cutting classes. all and all, it's not been a positive influence on him. I think it's fine when the kids reach a certain age, a certain level of responsibility, but like sex and drinking, as a parent, I am going to try to encourage them to delay this type of activity as long as possible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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At least you know who to go to if you want to buy some. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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lol, I miss those joint and java mornings! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:46 AM Flag
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You said it! ^^^ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone ever cruise with their kids? Was it a disaster? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:02 AM Flag
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I've done it maybe 4 times. Starting with my dd at 1yr old. Not a disaster at all. Always had a good time. The disney cruise is the best for kids and families (imo). The kids camp on Disney was fabulous and the nursery was great too. I heard NCL also has a great kids camp. I personally didn't care for the kids camp on Carnival (my dd didn't care for it) but it was ok. I guess we were spoiled from the Disney Cruise kids camp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:26 AM Flag
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^^^cruise lines really cater to their guest and when you have kids they go that extra mile [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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We cruise with dc all the time and its great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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i took my DS who was 4yo at the time on a disney cruise and it was amazing.... we all really enjoyed it. much nicer than most other popular commercial cruise lines for kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:31 AM Flag
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I did Disney cruise with my 3.5yo and 18mo years ago and it was great, the nursery and kids camp were great. Last year we did a 10-night cruise on Norwegian and I highly recommend it, the kids camp was amazing and both dc's loved it so dh and I had plenty of time to hit the gym, spa, eat out, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:32 AM Flag
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good question- we are cruising next dec n RCL- anyone ever done that with kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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I never did with my kids but RCCL is great. I would just check out on their website at what ages their camps start. I've heard some lines like Princess don't have anything for kids under the age of 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:43 AM Flag
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no- they start super early (one reason my dad booked them for us). They can go at 3 if potty trained. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:45 AM Flag
[ - ] do you print out a weekly schedule for family to see? how about for those of you w/help, do they have written weekly sched to follow? i havent been doing this and feel like things dont run as smoothly......... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:57 AM Flag
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absolutely- it's big and colorful but it is the only way to run smoothly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:00 AM Flag
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do you handwrite or print out from computer? daily/weekly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:08 AM Flag
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mine is on the computer- the one for the family is one of those big write on dry erase ones from target. each person is a different color [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Do steroid pills actually make a poison ivy reaction heal more quickly or does it simply make you less itchy? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:43 AM Flag
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I used to get a steroid shot. You could itch if you needed to and it would still dry up and go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:53 AM Flag
[ - ] what to do w/a 5 yo who wakes up at 6? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:43 AM Flag
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that's the standard in our house. He watches TV in his room until it is time to officially start the day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:01 AM Flag
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my kids always wake at that time (8yr and 4yr). They play, read, watch tv, ect. They keep themselves occupied [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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Plays in his room, then Peep at 6:30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Dh and I recently moved to separate bedrooms. Has nothing to do with our relationship but more his snoring and my allergies keeping us up. Is this wierd? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:39 AM Flag
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every night here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:54 AM Flag
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not weird if you can make it work for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:55 AM Flag
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you are my parents. My dad is on a cpap machine (for his apnea) and the old machine made a loud noise so he moved into the extra room. Now that the new Cpap machine is quiet they are so used to having their own space at bedtime that they stayed in sep. bedrooms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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No, bf parents were like that - they had a great relationship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:42 AM Flag
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no - sleep is important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:04 AM Flag
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