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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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[ - ] Anyone know which are the leading temp agencies for placement; Exec Asst work in Manhattan? Thanks. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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sorry - don't know any - did you try looking through the nyt careers pages? there would be listings. (also available online) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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yes, thank you though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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I had a v. good experience with the Laury Group (hope I remembered the spelling correctly). This was a number of years ago now, but they were really nice and got me great placements. V. women-centered. I wasn't looking for anything leading to a permanent job -- just taking a summer break from grad school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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do you have auburn hair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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what a strange question. Nope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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I had a fab temp (with auburn hair)who was taking a breaking from grad school...some years back...ya never know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
[ - ] So if we ask who is the oldest person on now can we have another poll? Who is the youngest? Who is the blackest? Who is the most gay? Then can we insult them too? Let's go! 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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ita. There are some haters on here tonight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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what happened? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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np post asked for the oldest person on and then told responder she had "sagging boobs" really ridiculous and not necessary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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i'll say. I am 43 and my breasts are fabulous. my mother is 70 and hers are even better. I had this great aunt who dies at 92 with perfect perky little boobies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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I am not the blackest or the gayest but i am probably the oldest. 43. I am also probably the hungriest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Nope - I'm 53. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Well, I know I'm the youngest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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go to bed ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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ha, no, I'm 20 yo mom (though I will be 21 on June 11th and it's a race to see whether ds will be born before my birthday) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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omg. did you get knocked up during senior week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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no, I'm married and planned to start a family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I'm the prettiest! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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you are snow white. you are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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How would you define who is the blackest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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I'm the tiredest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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If I weren't so tired I would fight you for this one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] maybe I am the only one, but I like this site. I guess I'm a loyalist. YouBeMom is lame...people who can't stomach change 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I like it too, but the refresh button screws up the screen order for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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select Sort by Recency, save as default, use my default [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I like it. I haven't tried that stupid, pale imitator. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I had such high hopes for that site, but I have to admit, the people on there are really boring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
[ - ] my 10 mo ds who is a great sleeper had a terrible night last night. 2 top teeth coming in, so I gave some motrin and nothing helped, cried, fussed finally i brought him in bed w/ me (DH is away) and we both slept 2 hours. He's fine now, but what would YOU have done with an inconsolabe kid? rock for 3 hours? I was at such a loss! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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nightime orajel is the miracle worker and also Hylands baby teether tabs they are all natural herbs and fine to give with motrin, also alternate with tylenol. I have 4 kids and this always worked for me and as far as the little sweety in bed with you they grow up so fast love them as close as you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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I would have done the same thing you did. It sounds like you're a great mom. I hope the teeth come in and you all get some sleep! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Any moms of twins on? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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do you have any other dc? are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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yes, and huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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it is an attatchment sold by astepahead.com and goes on any stroller [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] I had a terrible mom day. Kids ran roughshod over me; I fed them noodles out of a box for dinner; I gave up on baths and then yelled at them when they were still awake at 9. I suck. I totally completely suck. They will hate me when they're adults. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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They may. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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then they can hate w/my kids. same scenario over here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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ditto. but I hate myself more than they ever will for these things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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don't be so hard on yourself. kids can be huge turds sometimes, we shouldn't be expected to deal with them graciously 24/7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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They won't hate you. They'll laugh at you. "Remember when mom fed us noodles and then blew a gasket when we wouldn't go to bed? Hilarious!!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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sounds like my typical weekday night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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we all have our good days and our bad days -- see if tomorrow is better... GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I feel the same guilt all the time. But they won't hate you (that is both wonderful and sad at the same time). I just keep trying to remind myself to spend time laughing with them as much as possible--that hides an abundance of sins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Let's see if I can make you feel better by attracting some flames. Tonight older DD was farting up a storm. While I was singing younger DD to sleep I changed some of the words of the lullabys to "sister farting." Older DD got all bent out of shape, and younger DD and I had a big laugh at her expense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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np - thanks for the laugh. my dds made me insane tonight too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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that is actually very funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Oh, we are the Mean Mommies. Older DD was totally being a drama queen (7 yo). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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While its funny, it is a very quick leap to see how your dcs will think its A-OK to mock their peers. I do some bad mom stuff, but I wouldn't do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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I agree with your post. Teasing is not a good thing to model. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 03:13 AM Flag
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why are you beating yourself up about noodles out of a box? i do it all the time. DD had spaghetti today. Is noodles something a child shouldn't eat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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LOL - I thought the same thing. Pasta is a staple out our house. Should I be making the pasta from scratch? LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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I know plenty of people whose moms yelled at them a lot growing up. But they also loved them and were there for them for the important things. And you know what? As adults, they still love their moms and are close to them. As long as you're really trying, your kids will know it, and they will forgive you your bad days just like you forgive them theirs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 03:50 AM Flag
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Tomorrow will be better. Do something special for you tonight (like commiserate w other ubers) and will yourself to be better tomorrow...then pat yourself on the back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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the only thing that sounds even remotely bad about that is yelling at them. Other than that, not a big deal IMO. You are far from terrible! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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OK, there is nothing wrong with noodles + no bath. Nothing! You're doing great; all parents blow fuses sometimes. Tomorrow will be better. Go, mom! Go! You're fine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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I just spent a glorious four days at the beach with my kids where we all were happy as clams and then we got back home to the same old/same old and by the end of yesterday I had lost my mind no fewer than five times on them. They don't have college funds; they have therapy funds. It happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 11:01 AM Flag
[ - ] My stupidest post ever, but HELP! Do I buy 2yo dd: (1) one pair of white Stride Rite huarache-type shoes that could work for both playground and summer dresses--but not that cute; -or- (2) a pair of Saltwater Sandals for dresses and a comfy and cute pair of sandals for playground -- much cuter but twice as expensive. Big Zappos box sitting in my living room and can't decide what to send back. . . 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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ha - you are me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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crocs - really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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op: can't do Crocs. her feet are too narrow. got some as hand-me-downs and she steps right out of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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ok then - have you tried both pairs in that Zappos box on dd's foot? see which one whe walks in better? let her choose. I just bought a pair of sneakers for 2yo ds and he chose the one he liked better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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You're going to want more than one pair of shoes for the whole season [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Practical shoe mom here: Neither. White sandals? Are you kidding? Get a pair of neoprene water shoes (teva makes great ones) and a pair of sneaker janes or else more practical walker sandals. You're done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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crocs mom here - ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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yeah yeah I know. but honestly, I can't stand the look of Tevas with summer dresses. DD dresses very practically all year, but in the summer, we get very lovely smocked hand-me-downs from SIL, and it's the only time all year she gets to look classic and cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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i got some cute mary janes and sandals (waterproof) from lands end. dds love them, and they were about $30 each. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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if you're getting clothes for free, you can afford a second pair of shoes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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hmmmm -- saltwater sandals aren't too pretty, either. have you looked a puddlejumpers yet? they're adorable for dresses... not too pricey, either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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I'll check them out. thanks for the rec. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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^^^ oooh, these are cute! these might do the trick. thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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jesus -- you kid only gets to have one pair of shoes at a time? do you limit yourself similarly? spring for the second pair, scrooge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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this is the tough love I needed. thanks UB! (PS: we did get some Keds, Crocs, and Tevas as hand-me-downs, so these are meant to supplement) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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other than crocs, hand-me-down shoes are a bad idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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np: i think crocs are a bad idea for a 2yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] if you have a bad day, do you vent to dh? friend? ub? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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whoever i speak to first - usually on the phone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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all 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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DH! and anyone else who makes the mistake of calling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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just ub. dh definitely doesn't want to hear it and i'd rather not burden my friends. although venting to ub usually makes me feel worse. i'm sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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no, i just kick the dog and yell at the kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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best friend, DH and UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:43 PM Flag
[ - ] how much weight did you gain with pregnancy? me 30. one friend 35 (but only in 7th mo), and another 12! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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55 lbs with each one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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50 from pre-pg. nine months later, 6 lbs to go (really only aiming to lose 3 though). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I gained 60 with both dcs. lost it all. I just became a house. just the way I carried. moo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I'm 5'2", and by the end of my second pregnancy I wore a maternity extra large! Mooooooooo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Np- same here. Are you normally underweight? I'm on the skinny side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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nope. I'm 5'7" and 145 now. My top weight was 225 with dc #2, but I'd started out with preg weight from the first one. I just put on a LOT fast. Also, I lost 40+ at the hospital with both, so I think it was mosty water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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Mine was definitely not all water. I held on to the weight while bfing, but now at 18 mos pp I'm almost back to my pre preg weight of 115. I'm also 5'7''. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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45 first one; 35 second. My skinny neighbor put on 65 pounds! We both lost it all without trying hard. That's the pregnancy mystery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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34lbs, but started 5lbs above my normal weight. 9mos later I've finally lost all the weight (mostly just from lack of motivation, it wasn't hard once i really focused on it) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
[ - ] So how neglected to you think the family of the woman who created yoube is? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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my bet is it's some hairy dude in a studio on the LES screwing with everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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yep, and waiting to publish an article with all of your names and comments [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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never thought of that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg, those women are screwed. their posts will surface in divorce court!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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what is the link? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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cantacceptchange.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag
[ - ] anybody buy the step 2 swing set/climbers? much cheaper and smaller than "real" swing sets, but will my kids outgrow it too soon? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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yes, they will outgrow it almost instantly. we inherited one from neighbors, and my 3yo has been too big for it for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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really?? do you know which one it is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I don't know. guess it's an older model (neighbor kids are now preteens). it has a slide and boxy areas to climb through that are not so comfy for a kid over age 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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we got the clubhouse climber. it is a bit simple for my 4yo, but they still play on it a bunch (also have a 2yo). it is a good option for when we don't want to go to the park, or if we are doing other stuff outside. ours does not have a swing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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thanks. i was thinking the climber with swings for my 2 and 4 y/o. it's still hundreds less than a standard swingset, and i'm not so sure than any swing set will hold their interest for that many yrs anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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I would sooner get one like this: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8342731 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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reallY? the one we were thinking of was this... http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1410 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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another option is to get a jumping jack (or bounce house). they cost about the same as the climber. it is a bit more trouble to set up and take down, but dds LOVE it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] What is a good age for kids to see Wizard of Oz? Thinking about getting it for some kids in my family (aged 4 and 5). I remember loving it in kindergarten (and bringing the record and book to kindergarten for show and tell, I loved it so). But the witch IS really scary. She still makes me hide my eyes a little. :) Thoughts? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Mine liked it at 4yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Get it. It's fine. Maybe with a copy of the book as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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my dd loved wizard of oz...we first showed it to her when she was 3, for some reason the witch doesn't scare her. we have the soundtracked downloaded onto our mp3, she loves it all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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what about chitty chitty bang bang - I love the music from that but that candy guy was sooo scary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
[ - ] My stupidest post ever, but HELP! Do I buy 2yo dd: 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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you're buying your dd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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You don't BUY DDs. Please. You pick them off trees. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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lol. i thought they were more like shrubs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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That is soooo sexist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Did you lose her in a police raid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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op: oh rats, I tried again above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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georgia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Does your class do a teacher gift together or does everyone do their own thing? If own thing, what do you do? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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our class collects $ to give a cash bonus to the staff. so icky!! many families give christmas gifts individually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Is your DH a grower or a shower? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Def a grower!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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He used to be a grower. Now lost 20lbs on South Beach and is a total shower! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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