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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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[ - ] Thinking about going on match.com- separated and wondering what's out there. Do I post a pic? What if someone recognizes me? What's the best way to do this? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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try eharmony instead. it's more private and the men are more serious. match is a lot of guys that just want to get laid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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MeHarmony. Hee hee... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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np: she is not even divorced yet! perhaps she just wants to get laid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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but ANYONE can see her pic on match. eharmony only shows pics to potential matches that are signed up. you can even choose to hide pic until you feel comfortable w/ someone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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match is for losers imo. you might as wel do an adult friend finder site, you'd get the same type of guys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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try nerve. no shame [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:13 PM Flag
[ - ] CERTIFIED MAIL FREAK OUT!!! Based on my obsessive review of postings - only one person claims to have confirmation that their application was picked up. It it almost 1 1/2 weeks from the deadline. I am concerned that the DOE has not and will not pick up these letters. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Huh? Wasn't the due date back in April? The notifications are due out this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Sorry wastn't clear I was referring to the G&T applications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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thanks. I'm waiting for the preschool notification letters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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you know, i'm sure i'll be flamed for this (np) but i just can't feel the preschool posters' pain. at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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There are two of us that have had our certified mail picked up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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I wonder if we all had the same PO Box numbers to send back to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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Mine was 2320 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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I will join the freak out. WHAT THE HELL? We mailed our more than 2 wks ago and it hasn't been picked up yet. I don't understand whats going on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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someone posted on here before that they picked up a huge bin of certified mail and the processing of the letters is going piecemeal even though the letter has been picked up. They will catch up with the online update of your letter's status eventually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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From your keyboard to the DOE's ear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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i don't get it -- in two weeks, why haven't you called? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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Numerous times. No one picks up or returns calls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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oh -- sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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have you had any luck asking on insideshcools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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I would contact your local council person. seriously-if you are this worried and have gotten no response from doe, get help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:59 PM Flag
[ - ] YAY! no need for this horrible new UB format! i just found youbemom.com!!!!! thank you!!!!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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forget it - it isn't flying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:10 PM Flag
[ - ] They should rename this site Urbansanctimommy.com What happened to all the nasties? I miss you byotches, someone insult me. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Learn how to spell, you worthless piece of white trash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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take it back to BC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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they all left to YBM site - like the good old UB - not this dreadful place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] I was in our building's playroom with DD (2 yo) and a friend of mine with her daughter (14 mo). A nanny came in with a baby who wasn't yet 12 mos. Whenever my friend and I talked about something, the nanny had to interject with how she did things. It was really annoying! My friend was saying how her DD was not walking yet, and the nanny said "Well my DC is walking now. Here, show them how you walk!" Then my friend said something about how DD was skinny, and the nanny said "You have to make her sleep more. She should have 2 naps instead of 1." It was just irritating. And it has nothing to do with her being a nanny because DD and I have playdates with another boy in the building and his nanny and we get along great. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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It's probably just her personality. She's uncomfortable having a playdate with a mom and overcompensates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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you are probably right. i know some moms that do this too and it irritates me to no end as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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it is the ABSOLUTE WORST (np). my eyes roll audibly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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if it has nothing to do with her being a nanny, why identify her over and over again as one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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what else am i going to call her? she was the nanny, I didn't know what her name was. she wasn't the mom. If she was, I would have said "the mom" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Np: think before you reply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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um, because it's SUPER annoying when someone keeps trying to tell you how they raise a kid that's not theirs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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at what point did you leap and muffle her. because i would have done that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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she is a nice lady and we have said hello to her before, but I did want to smack her in the head. I get liking to brag about your kid, but she really was butting into our conversation! i wouldn't have done the same thing if I were in the same situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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she wasn't just bragging (weird because it's not her kid) she was beign completely sancti, asserting herself as a PROFESSIONAL caregiver when you are just an amateur mother, clearly. this really irks me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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i know, yeah that REALLY annoyed me. she said that her DC had 2 naps (he is 10 mos) and that my friend's child should have 2 naps. I said that I didn't know any child over the age of 12 mos that takes more than 1 nap. It was VERY irritating no matter if she were a nanny OR a mom!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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i would have taken a piss in her sippy cup. i don't like anyone pretending to be an expert on a process that is an unique as children themselves. i especially don't like anyone asserting themselves as more knowledgeable about this process when this is their job, not their LIFE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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lol on the sippy cup part [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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i know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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Sounds like her annoying way of being sociable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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it's her annoying way of announcing that she's a childcare expert. you're a nanny. humble yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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I"m not proud of this but one time I was at the park with my 15 mos old. She was small so looked younger but had been walking for about four months and loved walking into the water fountain/spray area at the playground. When the water would hit her she would shriek with delight. This nanny started yelling at me that she was too young and that she was scared. My dd was having the time of her life so when this woman yelled at me again, I walked up to her and said right in her face, "When I want your opinion on my child, I will hire you." I felt terrible later but it was satisfying in the moment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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HA! no flames here! nooo flames. if i were a nanny i wouldn't say SHIT unless the parent obviously needed help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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omg. that is funny. i would never have the nerve to say that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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np: i totally would. she deserved it, as would any parent/nanny who was telling me my obviously thrilled kid was terrified [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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If you knew me irl you would know that this was so out of character but I was infuriated! Like I said, I felt badly later and of course I ended up in a Music Together class with that same nanny a couple of years later with younger db. I don't think she recognized me though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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np: she still deserved it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:26 PM Flag
[ - ] There is a copy of the wppsi on sale on ebay. I wonder how much it will sell for. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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yikes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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I am selling an old WPPSI from 1967 . It is not the exact ERB or current WPPSI, but has enough overlap and tests the same concepts to make it the ideal ERB prep. Please see my craigslist post and email me if interested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.06.10, 08:46 AM Flag
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Here is link: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bks/1678855587.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.06.10, 08:47 AM Flag
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it is an old version and they'ee been selling them for ages [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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what is it at now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay, how much xanax should I take so I feel totally calm? I have an event to attend and exdh's affair will be there and I don't want to go all Braveheart on her. tia. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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drugging yourself is not a good plan. you'll lookout of it and slow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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better than alert and homicidal, I just want to be able to deal. I won't look slow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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agree- if you can't do it unaided, dont go, BTDT and looked stupid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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It is a dc thing, little league, and exdh will be there too. It's close to home so I'm walking, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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honestly , if you look at all drugged you will look stupid. Do it sober, you dont have to talk to them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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that is so horrible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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wtf is horrible about that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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that she has to see the affair and be civilized and social. do you think that's horrible? i couldn't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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thus the xanax. Seriously, someone please tell me, how much can I take to be not bothered but not loopy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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we cannot tell you- depends on your tolerance. Better to be frosty not loopy and drugged [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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np: Exactly. If she takes it all the time, might take a lot. But my brother had to carry my SIL off the plane when my SIL took two pills because they hit some bad turbulence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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np: sil thinks tha plane is crashing and she is about to die and she pops xanax? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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LOL. No, she took one when the turbulence started, thought it wasn't working and took a second. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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actually, that's a great idea. spare xanax in case something goes very wrong. i like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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Why do you have to see her? Does she know you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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op: dc event, our dc are all friends thanks to exdh, yes she knows and she is a smug byotch about it. I can't stand seeing her face, but I'm forced to because of dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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is the skanky witch with your exdh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:06 PM Flag
[ - ] which carrier/sling/wrap do you use to trek around the city with db? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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the stroller [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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used Maclaren Baby carrier (like Bjorn) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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kangaroo korner fleece pocket sling was awesome [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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I used the Baby Bjorn -- DH and I both loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone else feel like the the posts are being arranged randomly? I keep refreshing but I end up with some annoying post from 1/2 an hr ago up top again... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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sort by recency\ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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ah ha, maybe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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then make sure to save your default [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone take adderall? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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my ex did/does. what's your question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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just wondering how common it is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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i don't know but supposedly a significant % of the adult population is ADHD (more men than women). the nytimes website has a feature today about children and adults with adhd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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np. actually, there has never been a study that showed that adult onset adhd existed. it is widely considered the most over diagnosed disorder [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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adult onset? what are you talking about. adults with adhd have had it (undiagnosed or not) since childhood. evidence of childhood onset is one of the criteria for diagnosing adult adhd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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^and believe me my ex was not over-diagnosed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] i really, really miss the old UB format and vibe. it sucks. i was really hoping to have UB around when i go into labor...not anymore. it's lost its magic. : ( 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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the other site has it all - you know the one ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Which? Are we moving? I agree with op, this site is too slick, too much stuff. Need old ub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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no. which one? i think i'm done w/ UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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http://www.youbemom.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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wow. thanks! is this a new site? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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it is like old-style UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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looks pretty good. how is it compared to this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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Soooo much better - it is where all the old UB people shipped out to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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YESSSSSSSS! i think i love you! i'm outta here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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See you over there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:08 PM Flag
[ - ] sound off, trannies. here! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Can you burn cds from your itunes collection? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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I do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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sure. is easy from itunes. 'File' 'Burn playlist to disc' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] need a new book to read-any recs? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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i'm reading a book by an editor at vanity fair called "confessions of a wall street shoeshiner (or shoeshine boy") -- forget the exact title -- but it's entertaining after you get through the 1st 20 pages... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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god is not great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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Motherless Brooklyn. Not that new but I just read it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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Random Family [ Reply | More
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Reality Land - True adventures of Walt Disney World. Really fasinating how they physically built and designed it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] i do not see the point at ALL on going all out for nursery design or even dc's bedroom design. dbs don't give a shit, and as soon as dcs like something they grow bored of it and are ready to change in a year 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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ita. you get them new furniture when they turn 3 anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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that's why we didn't even bother. but we'll do a kickass big girl room soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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i kept the nursery the same for both children -- it was light blue and cream -- and even though my sister said it was wrong to put a DD in a light blue room, i didn't care b.c it's my fav color. DD can make her big girl room pink or black or whatever she wants.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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your sister is a dimwit. dd does not care about the color, whatsoever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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HA i hate the gender police [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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My dd loves her room. Had it for 3 years and still does. Frankly, it is a part of your home, why not make it look nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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i say dcs rooms should be where the least part of your budget goes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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You can do a lot with a kid's room without spending a fortune. We spent a good amount of money buying big girl furniture that will last for a long time. The rest was $50 worth of paint, $50 worth of bedding from target and less than $100 on curtains. Looks expensive but it was not bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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exactly, furniture, paint, area rug. done. if she's lucky she'll work her way up to a chair :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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Sure but you can keep to a budget and still make the room all out cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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i love aesthetically nice design, i have an artistic eye and agree. cute is important. now, $1500 cribs baffle me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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nursery design is for women who have been ttc for decades so that they can feel maternal and show off how much they've planned for db's arrival [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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oh please - I adopted both of my children and I really don't think there were 4 more wanted children in the universe and I didn't even spend a ton of $$$ on their nurseries - now on their playroom, that's another story!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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or: i definitely meant lavish nursery design. i myself didn't even use a nursery, but i have been in some that felt like the court of versailles they were so lavish. beautiful, but also kinda... creepy in a way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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I got pg 1st try both times and did beautiful rooms for both kids. I enjoyed doing it and although I did not spend a fortune I figured they needed furniture, bedding, crutains and paint on the walls so why not make it pretty and have fun with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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i'm all about doing things cute. i also think cute can be done for $500 (but i didn't spend a lot on furniture either. ikea it is!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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There may not be a point but it is fun so why not? I love sitting in my ds' nursery. It is calming and comfortable. He is my third. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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i guess i don't see why it's so fun. especially after i realized how little dd actually uses her room (always finds her way into ours for some reason.... and the toys tend to spill out into all the common areas) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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