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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

[ - ] A little TMI - sorry but I dont know how to hide in this new site 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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OP - am 5 mo post pg and have not yet had my period, I knwo I have ovulated but now have ALOT of discharge - is this normal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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hmm, not normal for me. call doc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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are you BFing? I didn't get my pd for over 10 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] DD had been sleeping ok at night, until last night. She would nurse, sleep 10-20 minutes, then wake back up crying. She did that all night! Is this normal? How do I console? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.22.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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either a growth spurt or she is teething [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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how old is she? could be teething, growth spurt, bad dreams, tummy ache, recent developmental milestone reached, ear infection -- so many reasons for this... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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You have to tell us how old your kid is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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sorry -- forgot to put her age. she's only 3 weeks old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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growth spurt. happens at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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going thru the same exact thing with 2.5 week old dd. First it was really bad gas and once we got through that (little tummy's works wonders), she started this phase where she keeps her eyes open at all costs and when she falls asleep and wakes up, she's pissed that she fell asleep and starts howling all over again. This morning I breast fed her, she ate like a champ, and two hours later was crying again, so I fed her again but she was basically comfort nursing. just trying to ride it out, but it's so hard to listen to her. GL to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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That's exactly what it seems like -- she tries to stay awake. She'll stop crying when we turn the lights on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 09:44 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you think a dh who is verbally abusive can really change permanently? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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i want to think so. but don't know. what constitutes verbal abuse for him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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Medication. Get his nasty ass on Prozac, especially if he's a decent person deep down and just can't handle stress well. If he's a sadist at heart, then no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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ITTA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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anyone who has that problem and is in therapy that works can, yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:14 AM Flag
[ - ] I want to donate my 4 yo perfect condition Land of Nod crib. Baby Buggy won't take it b/c it's older than 3 years. Other ideas in NYC? It was a $750 crib. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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honestly, sell it cheaply on craigslist. someone in need will be happy to buy it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Or just give it away for free to whoever is willing to pick it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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i would sell it and then donate the money to a charity that you like... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] do you pay for your nanny's cell phone? health insurance? how many sick and personal days are standard? thanks! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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No to cell phone and insurance. Our contract states 5 sick days but in reality I don't keep track, she's never abused them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:08 AM Flag
[ - ] dh's co-worker is so annoying, clearly crushing on him. went to work dinner and she's total chatty center of attention girl who keeps making not funny jokes. then we talk about a night dh was out late for works drinks and she's like "oh yeah, sorry, that was my fault. he tried to leave but then i took his glasses and put my sunglasses on him instead." i totally trust him, she's just irritating. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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yep, she is. pita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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men are so vulnerable to flattery though, aren't they [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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omg, how old is she? so annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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just reading your post is making me so angry. i want to punch her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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np: lol, ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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some girls didn't get the memo about not brazenly flirting with the married ones. Or maybe they're the best ones to flirt with because they don't immediately try to get you in the wrapper. It takes a few months but by then the pent-up tension makes it all the better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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yes. sleeping with married family men is rewarding on so many levels [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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sense of accomplishment, fantasy of winning him in the long run, ability to remain in denial about your lack of any deeper sense of self worth beyond sound confidence in one's flirting skills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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it's an accomplishment to get a man to have sex with you? and it's a fantasy to break up a family? women like that are so disgusting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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i'm just saying that people do it, and seem to like doing it. Not saying its right, just trying to see why. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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i guess you are looking for more than the traditional explanation that the men are just horny and the women are whores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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not that those are inaccurate, just something a little more nuanced, yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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Becareful, I know you trust your Man - but you can't trust her - she may throw herself on your DH after a late night of working (this happened to me - the woman was crazy she was fatal attaraction woman - now where sadly divorced) I would ask DH to stay away from her - it all starts with emotional indifelity and moves on from there. GL to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Does he work at Starbucks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone familiar with Dr. Lucy Gade at Beth Israel? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 05.22.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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no, but i delivered at beth israel and i had a great experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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Ditto. The new maternity floor is awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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Agreed 100% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 06:14 AM Flag
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she was my friend's obgyn and recommended her to me for future reference. i will see her for my next gyn visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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She's my obgyn for a couple of years now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.14.09, 08:28 PM Flag
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Loved Dr. Gade, but hated Beth Israel (seemed old and dirty to us)....we switched at 24 weeks to Dr. Boester and NYP/Cornell. Loved Cornell. Felt bad about leaving Gade though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.15.09, 06:11 AM Flag
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YES she delivered my son two years ago. He wound up growing at a really slow rate and she handled the situation PERFECTLY and my son is now a happy and healthy two year old. I have recently moved out of the city and am newly pregnant and just saw a new OBGYN and NO ONE compares to Dr. Gade. Me and my husband actually considered driving in and using her again..she is THE BEST, i would recommend her to anyone i knew living in the city. As for beth israel- i hear ya about not being the best but the new maternity ward is supposed to be great and GOD FORBID your child has issues and needs to be in the NICU (like mine did) its a level 1 hospital so he had the best care without having to be transferred etc...i was EXTREMELY impressed! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.09, 01:15 PM Flag
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I've been with Dr. Ban, Dr. Gade, and Dr. Pastore at that practice for years, and love them all. Dr. Pastore delivered my 1st child and Dr. Gade my 2nd. They are great. If you are normal they do rush a little, but if you have questions and issues, you should not be shy to ask, they will spend the time with you. Beth Israel doesn't look so fab in terms of aesthetics, but I had a high risk pregnancy there and they took amazing care of me. The nurses were amazing (the most important part, in my opinion), and all the equipment is up to date. I highly recommend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.09, 01:34 PM Flag
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Dr. Gade is a part of the practice I visit (Drs. Lam, Pastore, Choy and Gade). While she is not my primary OB/GYN, she delivered my son. I cannot recommend her enough - she is a truly compassionate, yet decisive physician. She is extremely confident, and made my family and me very comfortable through a complicated pregnancy. Cannot say enough about her... and Beth Israel was WONDERFUL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.09, 06:37 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to donate a crib and other baby items. I live in Bklyn. Who will pick up? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.12.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] you guys are so racist. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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what is it now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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cmon, you cant just say that and not explain why? i'm not racist, and i dont' like being called that without some explanation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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it's classic race-baiting. ignore this ass OP! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Is a "need" answered, fulfilled, filled or something else?TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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answered [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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or filled. depending on context. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone have nursery bedding that you absolutely loved? I would love some suggestions. TIA!!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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me - had it made [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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From where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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gap baby home. the new mix/match organic bedding. redid my nursury. so so cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] I am going to separate from DH. I have 2 children. I feel so alone on this! I cannot bear the thought of staying with him though... Will I get over this? I feel I cannot do it rigth now. I am so sick every night and loosing a lot of weight. Help me please! 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.22.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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what is wrong with the marriage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Everyhting... I realize after 4 years I married the idea of him and not him. He is verbally abusive, he does not help at all, and I don't have what i am looking in a husband... Companionship, care, love, help... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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ok, sounds very bad. esp. verbally abusive. but please se a counselor, if only to straighten out your own reasons, heart about it, but maybe to fix the relationship too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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i'm sure you've told him he can't talk to you that way, right? does he respond? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Of course I've told him. And now that it is too late he is doing something about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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why is it 'too late"? my sister made that mistake with 2 boys. Just because it is on YOUR timetable, and not his, he is human, afterall and if he is willing to work on things, then shouldn't you be for the sake of those kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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and stay in a marriage without sex, love? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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so someone should stick around with an abusive jerk until he feels like changing his act? wow, great advice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Walk away wife syndrome www.divorcebusting.com/a_walkaway_wife.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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we need more information. why you leaving. the quick answer is that if you do it it's going to suck for awhile. so make sure you really really have to. have you tried counseling. if not. do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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we started counseling 3 weeks ago. But I am sure of what I want... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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hmm. then you know, but if you have any doubts, take the time you need to skort them out and have a good plan you can fall back on cause it'll be tough and you'll need to be resolute. good luck, and sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Thank you. I am so afraid of what lays ahead! but I don't want to stay in a marriage that makes me miserable. he promised he will change. He is doing conseling (his idea) and he is helping more and being nice... But I think I fell out of love :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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You lost me on "fell out of love". What is that, some manhole you trip and fall in and out of. You choose to love sweetie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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But he killed all the love and respect I had fro him throughout these past years... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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I was you 2 years ago. I was leaving, done, couldn't stand him. For reasons though I ended up staying and put leaving "on hold". Best thing I could have done. 2 yrs later I am happily married. Having been you though I know that there is noting anyone can say to change your mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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np-and I've seen plenty of women stay in the hopes that things will get better and they don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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you really need to keep up with counseling. while your mind may be /made up' right now, there could be many things you are not clearly seeing at the moment. Also, be prepared to the financial difficulites as well as possible custody issues that can arise- espcially if the break turns hostile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Financial difficulties don't scare me. I am a fighter and I will do anything for my kids. I am sure we will be ok. I am afraid of being alone and making another mistake because of it. But I do not want to stay with him just for the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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good for you. It will be really tough, for awhile, but you will come out of it-be strong! and don't judge yourself for feeling depressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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I dont get why people are advising you to stay in the marriage. I think it's great you have made your decision and wish you all the best. You will be happier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I completely agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Anybody read that solipsistic piece of navel-gazing now online at the NYT, written by that idiot former Gawker editor? What tripe. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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link please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/25/magazine/25internet-t.html?hp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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wow, that is one long article. i'm going to need some time to read it (and i'm busy, um, here...) but i can get the picture from the first page. sometimes wonder in this new world order how some of these people are commanding the print space that they are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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talk about it just promotes it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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op: yes, perpetuates the ickiness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
[ - ] so, mom friend has called my nanny -- she got # from her old nanny, to ask her to please make sure she calls their new nanny for playdates. am annoyed... should i not be?? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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why are you annoyed, you think she should have gone through you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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she should have asked you to tell your nanny, but not that big of a deal imho [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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^^^ she probably just didn't want to trouble you with this since she's the one who has switched nannies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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she wants your kids to remain friends what is the big deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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I can't figure out why your should be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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why are you annoyed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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i dont like you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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you should be happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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ok, just territorial i guess. thanks. i think she should have gone thru me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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i think she was trying to spare you the hassle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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playdates, however they come about, are to be encouraged. your kid having friends is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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i know that - i guess too controlling. she also has called her to babysit; [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:03 AM Flag
[ - ] What is/was your 16 mo's favorite toy/game? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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almost 14 mo is really into this Step2 car (that I push) that she got for her bday (and was afraid of until last week). also into her baby dolls and doll stroller. Anything that she can take things out of and put things back in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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sticks, flowers, hide and seek [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Well I have to say comparing traffic bw UB and YBM on Alexa.com. UB is in trouble, its reach and rank is plummeting and YBM is climbing. You guys have to listen to your audience. This site does not work. And if you are searching for a different (paying) audience, it won't work without the crazies. The edge and snappy responses is the attraction. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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i think the format is fine. they should have launched in beta, bc last week was pretty bad, but they've worked out a lot of the kinks (no directly link for watching posts, etc.). the server is faster too. I'm not sure why people could wait it out -- one week -- for things to get better. its not like the old format was great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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agree...and they haven't fixed anything since Monday. I was really holding out for them, but it really does suck now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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other than the right hand panel and that you have to "opt in" for recency, what's wrong with the site? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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it's annoying to have to keep collapsing every time you refresh, and I think being able to post to several boards at once has a negative effect on the whole experience. But the main thing is that, for whatever reason, people just don't seem to be here or they're on another board. it's just dead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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you dont have to keep collapsing. just saw on the right hand side where it has setting that you can click on "collapse posts" and save as default setting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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but I don't want them all collapsed, just the ones I'm not interested in. If you select collapse posts, you have the same problem but in opposite world. You uncollapse the ones you're interested in, and when you refresh, they are collapsed again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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i understand that, but at least you can open the few you are interested in as opposed to all of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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Np: or you could just go to YB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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