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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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[ - ] suggestions on how to make some friends? moved 6 mos ago, have a number of acquaintances (neighbors, moms of dc#1's friends) but no one I'd call a real friend. dcs are 4 and 1; I'm a sahm. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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who has friends anymore? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Invite for play dates several times in the home and make plans to meet at the park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
[ - ] What would your 5 yr old dc want to do if they had the morning to spend with you? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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it wouldn't matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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play video games, "teach" how to play them with him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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watch TV [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Do I need a coupon to shop a Macy's sale? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Uh oh -- gone for the night? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:30 PM Flag
[ - ] uh oh -- gone for the night? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] My 3 year old DC (boy) will hit us out of the blue. Like, we are sitting around, doing books before bed, cuddling, etc. and then he looks at his dad, tries to hit him, tries to spit (but doesn't really know how...) and just becomes another "animal" altogether. We have no idea why....it's not like other times where we were setting a limit or transitioning to a new activity - anyone have a DC who does this? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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he just likes teh attention he gets when he does it. next time, jsut walk away from him and say absolutly nothing when it happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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weird though, in that he was already getting a TON of attention, and as soon as he does the acting out, he DOES lose the attention, in that his Dad left the picture (sometimes it is me that he acts out on....) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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whay do you mean his dad left the picture [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Dad turned away, I moved my kid onto other side of couch, and Dad no longer played or gave him attention....while it worked fine, it's more that I am curious what provokes this initially. Is it just part of being a toddler? man, he's just nutty that way! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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does he primarily do it when dh is there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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np: what does it mean "Dad left the picture", I thought he looks at Dad and then has trouble with emotions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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as a reaction, dad turned away and stopped playing....read above- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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I was having this exact same problem w/my 2yo for MONTHS, and once I started walking away with no reaction, it stopped within a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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have him evaluated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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Huh? for what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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I have a 3yo ds too and he does weird boy things all the time. Dh understands him; I don't. But I don't worry too much about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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You don't find it a tad baffling? the way he Jekyll and Hydes in a split second with no obvious trigger? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Totally baffling. But dh seems to think it is perfectly normal. So I decided not to stress. Clearly ds thinks it is hilarious, and I have an inkling that at preschool amongst other 3 yo boys it IS hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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our 3.5 yo does this all the time! reading, cuddling and then he freaks out and hits me, scratches, kicks. have no idea why. have tried timeouts, walking away and it still happens though less often over the past few months. drives me crazy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have a koolstride jogger? I garbage picked one to have as an extra at inlaws and cannot figure out how to collapse it. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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they don't collapse much I think - a pin through the front wheel pulls out - if I'm remembering correctly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a sensory gym? anyone go to theraplay? if yes, who are the best therapists there? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 05.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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We go to the UWS Making Milestones. Happy there for several years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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ok but what about theraplay? anyone go there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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My OT says that the therapists there are good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 04:10 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm trying to turn over a new leaf and not harp on every annoying thing DH does... but can I complain to you? He does this thing where if he says something but I didn't hear him, and I ask him to repeat, he only repeats the last couple of words, and I have to ask 3 or 4 times before he finally repeats the whole thing. Did it today on the phone. He said "we are almost out of bread for tomorrow" but I didn't hear him (street noise) and instead of repeating, he said "bread" --- I know, not the end of the world, but it tries my patience. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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i get it too. Like it is such a bother to talk to us. And, of course you are the bread getter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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Of course. It just annoys me to have to ask again and again to find out what he is asking for in the first place! It makes me just want to hang up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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i have a confession: i most of the time don't REALLy care if my husband says it again or not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Right. Except if you don't hear him, then next thing you know there's no bread in the house for breakfast, or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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mine says "you heard me" and really thinks I am being passive aggressive and really did hear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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ooh. that's even more annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
[ - ] LOve the smaller font!!! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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now it looks like youbemom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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I'm going blind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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me too -- is there a way to adjust it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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it's command plus on a mac [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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^also, the font size hasn't changed on my mac [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
[ - ] dh is mad at his brother because he found out that he has been asking their father for money. their father lives very frugally and has medical expenses. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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I agree with your dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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dh has not confronted his brother. he doesnt want to start a family feud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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^i told dh that his father should stop giving him money because fil will need it for his own care, and we will not be helping him out. his brother is not in dire need of money b/c they have a computer, playstation, wii, nintendo, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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he sounds like a jerk, but there's not much you can do, if the father gives him the money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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you seem to be all in bil's business keeping track of all the cool shit you think he has. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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Consider the alternative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Can I get any help with ERB? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 05.22.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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Don't worry, I think I saw your mom posting earlier to get you some help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:45 PM Flag
[ - ] you know, that moist, upscale nipple is really classy. And slenderizing. Even my pussy cat thinks so. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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I just couldn't figure out how to work wristlet in there, I don't even know what that is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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this is what UB is good for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:32 PM Flag
[ - ] how do i stop arguing with my husband about our "blended" family, i end up frustrated and yelling by the end. is he really just a stupid guy? R they all? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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I think they might all be stupid about some things. what is a blended family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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i have two kids from my first marriage and we have two together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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Think Brady Bunch. A few kids from here, and a few from there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:30 PM Flag
[ - ] i'm starting my bar exam review. so overwhelmed. help! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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take it step by step, day by day. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
[ - ] is it true that pregnant women should not attend funerals? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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lol. why? because it is too traumatic for the fetus? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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superstition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Aka stupid, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Just read on Inside Schools forum that Nest has notified for middle school placements. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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So has Manhattan East, Columbia Secondary, and the performing arts middle school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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So has Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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When did they rank preferences? Was it earlier than K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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We got our rejection letter a week ago from Anderson Middle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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np: Do you know how many seats were available at Anderson for middle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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So messed up that notifications for district zoned middle schools aren't at the same time. Columbia Secondary School and NEST demand commitments before families hear from district choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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If your child is accepted into a citywide test-in middle school like Manhattan East and you notify the school that you accept, will it effect your district middle school acceptances later (like for example Mott Hall or ESMS)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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DF had to figure out this dilemma - off-the-record DOE and school sources told her she should accept the test-in school offer and then withdraw if the got her district choice (which was her dc's first choice). They said it was unfair of test-in school to insist on commitments before she knew her options. Also, they said the processes were totally separate and accepting at the test-in school would not jeopardize her chances at district school (hope for her sake that this is true!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:40 AM Flag
[ - ] is it true that pregnant women should not attend funerals? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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i've never heard that but I have to ask my mother -- she'd know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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i went to one while i was PG, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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I went to my uncle's . It was fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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some cultures believe this. i had a chinese friend didn't go to her friend's mother's funeral. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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jewish custom not to go to cemetary, but funeral is fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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