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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] My Certified Mail G&T Application was just picked up today, 5/23. Mailed 5/5. Way to go DOE. Gonna make that June 6 deadline? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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They changd the DOE website to read "early June" - sigh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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mine was too. I don't know if they were really just picked up today, or just that the information got entered today. However, my thought is that the DOE left this week for all the letters to come in and that they won't start entering information until after Memorial Day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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They definitely are not going to begin anything until Tuesday, if that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay, another gripe. I have a super-long post on "Watch" that I want to save for a couple of days, but whenever I collapse it (so I can see other posts), it pops back open when I hit Refresh. When I choose Collapse Posts in my settings, it collapses everything. What gives? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Again, I think a lot of people complained before when they defaulted watched posts to collapse, so they changed it. I agree with you -- liked it better when they stayed collapsed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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np seems like another thing they could give us a choice about maybe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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that doesn't happen to me I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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I like it better that the watched posts aren't collapsed. It doesn't make sense to me, if you're actually watching a post it's nice to see how it evolves rather than having to keep clicking on the + or -. But there should be a way to choose how you want your watched posts to be displayed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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(sigh) Just go to YouBeMOM.com. Its the old UB and so much better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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then wtf are you here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Why doesn't refresh default to the top of the page? Why do I have to scroll up?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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it sends you back to whereever you were when you hit refresh. Takes some getting sued to but not a big deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Cooking moms: I'm sauteing zucchini and mushrooms with a little garlic and olive oil. Anything else I could throw in? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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thyme, or oregano [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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roasted pignoli if you have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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some cubed pancetta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] RE question: what does commercial overlay mean? what does MINT mean? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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mint means good as new [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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no, not like mint condition. when ads say things liek "triple MINT" is that an acronym? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] I feel like there's only about 3 people on this board right now... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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true, but i feel like there are the same amount on youbemom but they are all posting like crazy to make a go of the new board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Oh, don't get me wrong -- I'm not defecting to YBM. All the dang AI and HHI poll posters went over there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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and the obama ones too, thank god [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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midday before a long weekend - lots of people are out and about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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ITA but it has been slower than normal here. I think in a few weeks it will pick back up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
[ - ] I' 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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i know how you feel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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a der [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] my nanny hasn't been washing her hands anymore when she comes in from the subway, i said something to her, am i being neurotic about germs. db is 15mo. 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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That is disgusting. Glad you said something, although doesn't it call into question her hygiene generally? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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op: i hope not. but you have a point, because when i called her on it, she washed her hands but didn't use soap! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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You need to buy those santizing solution pumps and encourage her to use them! Does she not wash with soap and water before preparing db's food? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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np: slathering yourself in sanitizing solution is a great way to encourage superbugs and allergic reactions of all stripes. just use some soap and water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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YUP recent study proved our antibacterial craze is not at all effective or healthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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imo, yes you are being neurotic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Wow, do you wash your hands after you use the bathroom?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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always! that's why my hands are as dry as the desert. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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it's not exactly the same thing. shes not coming from the sewer like a ninja turtle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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The subway smells like piss. I think it's actually more important to wash your hands after coming in from there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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i personally don't touch much on the train, all of manhattan smells like piss. in the summertime i wash my feet when i come home... but op is being a tadddddd neurotic. unless dcs are the boy in a bubble, chill the fuck out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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no she's not, that's disgusting. a nanny should wash her hands when she comes in from the outside. don't you? i always do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Ditto. I take the train from NYC to CT and it's the first thing I do when I get in. The trains are disgusting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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SO IS THE ENTIRE CITY! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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new york shitty. if you're a germophobe you need to move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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np: it's not *disgusting*. it's thoughtless. but sometimes I get to work and forget to wash my hands too b/c I get caught up in something. a simple reminder would suffice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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op sounds like a rich snot who thinks pub trans is so filthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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ITA. This is absurd. Touching the subway is not different than touching anything else in public. Unless you plan to live in a bubble - get over yourself! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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I don't always wash my hands right when I get in the door. I wash them before I prepare food or something, but life is busy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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np: If mom is still there, nanny isn't too busy to wash her hands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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op: good point. she went over to him and was playing with him in his playpen, touching his hair and toys...i was like, what happened? she was good about it before...but it was second time i noticed this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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ditto, don't understand the spaz. and if i were nanny i'd be a little offended that she thinks my "underworld" of pub transpo is so filthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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It IS filthy. And so are cabs. All mass transit is pretty germ laden. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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The world is germ laden. Unless you're going to live in a bubble, you're going to have to deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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DING! there's nothing more that nanny is picking up on subway than a small child low to the ground isn't picking up in a home or on the street. period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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the CITY is filthy. and us mass transit folks aren't running our palms around the pavement, you know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Exactly. It's one thing if you're a first time parent with a newborn, but at 15 mo, DC isn't particularly at risk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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op wants to raise boy in a bubble obviously. funny movie, btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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DO you wash your hands when you exit your towncar??? just as filthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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np: Yes. I think OP's point is that she should wash her hands when she gets there. I live in the burbs and my nanny always uses sanitizing gel as soon as she walks in the door. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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funny because they found out that antibacterial soaps and gels aren't really effective and that plain old soap is better. gasp, i know, that filthy nanny has been infesting your home this whole time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Hey, one time I saw a homeless guy blow his nose into his hands and wipe all the snot on the subway poles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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hence why we don't touch much in the train station [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Hey--one time I saw my crazy uncle blow his nose into his hands and went on with his business. This stuff happens everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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my driver sneezes without covering his mouth. the whole towncar is filled with ebola [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Or Hanta virus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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and sars [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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RELAX [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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np: i'm w/ you, op. i think that's gross. i always wash hands when entering my house, doesn't matter from where, but especially the subway (and did it before having children, to boot). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Is this a joke? I don't wash my hands when I come in from the subway either. So what? It's called germs and unless you have a immune disorder, most people, including babies, can handle those germs just fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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voice of reason [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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You are definately neurotic!! Your kid will be just fine with a little exposure to germs. Worry more when he gets older and forgets to wash his hands after using the bathroom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] I am pregnant and I just ate 10 gummy worms. Am I the worst mom ever? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.23.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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please say you are kidding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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OP: A little - but you have made me feel a lot better. They just have so much sugar! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I ate cake almost everyday. A few little gummy worms are nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I appreciate that. I was craving cake last week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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You are joking right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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probably...you sound way too nervous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I am pretty nervous about everything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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then I am sorry for being snarky. You and baby will be fine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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thanks :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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oh great, you'll make a good mother then. NOT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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riiiiiiiiiiight because people who are nervous when they're pregnant automatically make bad moms...no, no...I see what you're saying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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what part of "everything" don't you understand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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I suppose I assumed she meant "everything" having to do with pregnancy. No body is nervous about EVERYTHING...and if they are they certainly don't have the time to post here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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I am nervous about my pregnancy. I can be nervous and post here. Meanie! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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OP: Why did you feel it necessary to write this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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WORMS? not BEARS? oh, i have my finger on speeddial for child services now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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;) I am putting the bag down.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] What are you getting your dad for Father's day? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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Lowe's gift card [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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don't know, usually something golf related [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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Cute picture of him and DCs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there any way to view the most recent posts and not the most active -- like the old UB? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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Under Settings, click "sort by recency," then "save as default", then "use my default." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Thank you!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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No problem! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] things have really slowed down here- the same posts that I saw this morning are still on page 1 now and they are boring posts at that. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.23.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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What boards are you watching? Make sure you have selected General Topics -- that's where most people post now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I have toddler, NY and NY schools. I'll add General [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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General is where most of the new posts go. You'll see a lot more when you add it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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that's because some idiot decided "most active" should be default. check off "sort by recency" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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It's probably b/c the loud hags on here after the change first happened griped and moaned that they preferred to sort by most active. Then they all left anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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ittta. exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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click sort by recency and make sure to save it as your default [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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