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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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[ - ] We have started to struggle financially. Can I request financial aid for 2 dcs' pre-school fees for next year, we've already paid half? Is this reasonably common and is it discreet, or will my dcs be treated differently? How do I do this? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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probably depends on the school. we send to a parochial school and many students get reductions on tuition. it's done discreetly. we are thinking of asking for next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Probably easier if you can document a change in income. If they suspect you want to cut tuition because you just bought a Lexus you can't quite afford, they'll be less sympathetic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Thank you to the poster who recommended Kiehl's for my sensitive, dry, flaking skin! You totally changed my skin and my life! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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oops, sorry about the double post. I guess you can see that I really mean it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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tell me details of this recommendation please. i would like to change both my skin adn my life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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My skin was horrible, flaking, itchy. SOmeone rec'd Kiehl's Creme d'Elegance. I tried it and my skin is a thousand times better. I'm not so miserable about my skin. I look 10 yrs younger and actually feel attractive again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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oh, i like that name, it makes me feel good already. i'm going after work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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for the face? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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if you'd like a cheaper alternative, Aveeno products, specifically the Ultra-calming line, worked well for me for the same problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:28 AM Flag
[ - ] can I use black pepper in a recipe that calls for red pepper flakes? If not, what can I use 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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you can, but you really need to get red pepper flakes. any corner store should have them. or the local pizza place, just poru some in your pocket [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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why? I've never had a need for them before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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np: much spicier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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ok thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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yeah, totally different flavor. i mean, don't get them if you don't like spicy and you don't want to. but they're good to have around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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completely different flavor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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They're completely different plants. It'd be like substituting peanut butter for clarified butter because both of them have "butter" in the name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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red pepper is "hot", not the same as pepper. if you have any hot pepper sauce you can substitute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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You might as well skip. That small amount of black pepper you won't taste. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you think its weird if I read a book while walking with a stroller? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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I used to do that. That way I did not feel I was wasting my time completely, but people used to give me dirty looks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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somehow I feel like a Walkman (or an ipod) isn't safe and kind of rude to db...but a book, not so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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huh? dirty looks? that's nutso. but really, sit down on a bench or stoop or something, i'm afraid you people will fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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No, because I was not "interacting" with the baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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that's crazy. babies do not want to interact all of the time! and you're walking and they're looking around and you're getting fresh air and you're reading- modeling good behavior! enjoy your book and don't worry. but really, don't fall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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np: how do you know why people gave you a look? perhaps you misinterpreted surprise for a dirty look. sounds to me like you feel guilty so you are projecting that onto other people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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no but you might run into a parking meter or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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No, because I was not "interacting" with the baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Weird and dangerous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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you will trip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I used to do this. Not weird if in the park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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i used to put my transistor radio in the cup holder. that was livin' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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la vida loca! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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yes, back when me & frankie were dating (dc was our love child) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:21 AM Flag
[ - ] Where the f*** are the public prek letters? Please post when yours arrives! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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did you just check your mail? FWIW, yesterday, someone on UB said that Manhattan letters wouldn't be arriving until May 31st per the DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I know, it's driving me nuts. I haven't been on UB in a couple of years and all of a sudden this week I'm back and refreshing every half hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:54 AM Flag
[ - ] what bug repellant do you use for db? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
[ - ] DH and I are going to a movie tonight for my birthday and we're leaving dc's with neighbor. I can't stop worrying that 17mo will cry the whole time because it's during bedtime and he's still bf-ing and clingy to me. We can't change the movie time. Neighbor is good mom, will probably figure something out, should I just not worry about it? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Try not to worry and enjoy yourself! HB!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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try not to worry about it. neighbor expects your kid to be upset and will roll with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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def. she'll live - and prob stay up later than usual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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I don't get this - if you ebf at bedtime, I wouldn't plan a movie that is during bedtime - but that's me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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OP: I wouldn't either. DH surprised me with Indian Jones tickets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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you might be surprised at how ok your dc does. sometimes they either repress their anxiety until you come home (they are animals and want to survive and will have some stranger respect) or else they really are just acting out around you and are really fine. just have fun and happy bd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:17 AM Flag
[ - ] when making reservations at a restaurant do you use first name, last name, or both? your name or dh's? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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I just say Angelina Jolie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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sometimes my last name, sometimes dh's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:21 AM Flag
[ - ] dumb question of the day...how do you make rice and beans? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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Buy a can of Goya beans - recipe is on the side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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what kind of beans? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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Whichever you prefer - most like black or red. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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red! black are good too, but read are a little better imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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then just make rice and if you want to make it extra good, fry some onions in some olive oil first, then put chicken stock and make the rice in that instead of water [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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and you'll want some hot sauce afvailable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
[ - ] I think German is not a beautiful language, and Italian sounds very similar sometimes 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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You think Italian and German sound alike?? What are you smoking girl? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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exactly - couldn't be more diff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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I hate the very sound of the German language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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true, but def interesting. i love hearing german. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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uch, what is possibly attractive about he language of the SS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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god, are people ignorant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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the language of Goethe, you mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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i am a self hating german. i hate the way the language sounds and i hate the way they are so xenophobic and i hate their freakish devotion to cleanliness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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that's ridiculous. what are you, second generation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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3rd, both grandma's were born here, but my mil and my sister's mil are both off the boat and they are all those things i mentioned in my or [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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so you clearly don't know anything about the modern German. just because you hate your sister's mil, don't genearlize. you have no clue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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my dad is 1st generation. He is the most gentle open man you could hope to meet. He's also a bit of a slob. So is his brother and one of his two sisters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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I think Germans are very nice and very civilized. Keep them out of uniforms, by and large, remains good advice though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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poster above you... Now that is funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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even train conductors get that officious thing going. I like my Germans in lime-green suits, birkenstocks, hemp skirts, etc.! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Ever since the switch, this board seems full of insulting ignorant people incapable of arguing their point, very quick to denigrate and name call. Why cant you support your a 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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what post are you referring to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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^^ sorry. . . why can't you support your opinions in a logical, systematic way. I think Missel is not a great name either, but, really, how rude you all are. ita makes you look dumb [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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you really think the old UB would have loved that name???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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of course not, it's wretched. i am just struck by how quickly threads turn into, "stfu, c*nt!," or "you are an a'hole" whatever happened to making a cogent case for your own opinion. i used to learn a lot on here, now it's just a forum for low class trashy cursing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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well, i don't think it's really changed at all, it's always had some of that, but i agree it's annoying and unhelpful and boring when it gets like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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i love the intelligent disagreements; especially if someone disagrees with me and presents their case. like i said, i have learned a lot here. sadly, i think those days are over [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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hmm. i guess i'll try to intelligently disagree- i think at worst it's same, and i've actually even thought it's gotten smarter & less jerky on here lately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:23 AM Flag
[ - ] is one splenda daily ok during pregnancy? am confused by all the info online... 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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why risk it. i say no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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yes, but i'm not interested in what you personally believe, no offense. i'm asking if people have read studies and been informed by their obs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I used a lot of Equal throughout my preg and now while ebfing. Would do the same w/ Splenda; I'm not neurotic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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i have no official answer, but i say no. i'm against any unnatural chemical stuff during preg. i mean, i'm sure it's ok, but hell, preg. is one time you should feel free to eat what you want, you're going to get big anyways [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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i'm at risk for gestational diabetes though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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^^^so i'm not sure whats the lesser of 2 evils. i'll put in another call to my ob [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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ah. then ask your doctor. i'm sure it's fine. or else you can just not eat sweet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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np: I have GD and have splenda - doc and nutritionists all recommeneded it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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I read in a preg book that our bodies can't absorb the chemical that is in splenda (which is what makes it calorie free) and therefore, it's safe to use when preg because it never enters the blood stream. However, i'm preg and have switched to reg. sugar. I just don't like the idea of putting unnecessary chemicals in my body [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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itttta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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no. I just purged my diet of all Splenda and I'm not even pg. The stuff is poison; plus, I read a study that showed that people who use Splenda regularly actually gain MORE weight than people who use regular sugar! Regardless, I'd never use it while pg (and I'm of the mindset that says it's okay to drink a glass of wine, or eat feta, just so you know I'm not super puritanical) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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np -- there's more definitive research on the risks of soft cheese and alcohol than splenda! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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there is absolutley no definitive research on the effects of one glass of wine a day; and all US feta is pasteurized. Give me a break. The point is, those things are not filled with chemicals; for me, that's the priority. For me something like Splenda needs to be proven SAFE, not proven UNSAFE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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that is fine; i have no problem with your point of view; i'm just noting that it is arbitrary. have a good day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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It's not arbitrary at all. Naturally occurring yes; chemicals created in a lab no. Nothing could be less arbitrary. You have a good day too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:30 AM Flag
[ - ] SAHD here: any questions!?!?!? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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why don't you work? does your wife make more than you could? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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yes, and i always wanted to be a sahd, since HS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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wow, no ambition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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i double-dog dare you to say that to a bunch of sahms, you sanctimonious tw*t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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ita, what an angry witch. bet her dh is whipped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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first of all- i don't read that as angry or witchy. i read it as just= wow, unusual, no ambition in the big competetive world of work. not necessarily mean-spirited. and, whipped is good, in my opinion. the happiest marriages i know of the guy is somewhat whipped, in a good way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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he said he's been that way since HS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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so what? you've never heard of a woman saying she can't wait to stay home with her children? just because a guy says it doesn't mean he lacks ambition...maybe his main goal is to shape the future of his children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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ita, so sexist! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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i like you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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sorry, not you, but OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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yeah, why are replies posting to the wrong responses?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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staying home with kids is waaaaaay harder for me than working. honestly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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do you get bored & frustrated or are you cut out for this role? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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sometimes a little bored, but i feel blessed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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Do you often have to explain your role? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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not really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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no Qs, but i think it's admirable considering that it's not always socially accepted and it's a damn hard job [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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TY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Do you ever pick up hot moms at the playground? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:50 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a 3 month baby boy and 5 year old baby...my dog. My little dog has just started acting up by peeing on everything she can find - including the sofa! YIKES!!! What should I do to stop this behavior that has just started within the last 3 weeks? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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my dog is doing this - but dd is almost 3, yet I know it's related. so freaking annoying and disgusting (pooping too). Ugh. Gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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get a trainer or retrain yourself for using potty pads or outside [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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very typical; either you decide to keep the dog and prepare for lots of training (time and money), else say bye [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
[ - ] tasty rack of lamb recipe? sides? startrs? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DONT EAT NO MEAT. ITS OK, I MAKE LAMB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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if i could come home from work tonight and see that that movie was on, i'd be so happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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any rack of lamb recipe is going to be tasty. but, joy of cooking basic recipe is great. with a mustard marinade even better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
[ - ] When did your dc stop using the stroller fairly regularly? Have 3 yo who likes to run off, prob use stroller too much, but worry living in ciy. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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^city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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in city there's no way around it. i think it's fine until they can really walk fast and orderly enough for your needs. though be warned- some people will ridicule you and/or your son for riding in a stroller when they're big. i remember before i had dd i sort of thought it was lame for big kids to ride in one, but now i get it. so ignre. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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np: my 4 yo is 45" tall and we always get comments. I like to walk A LOT and I can't expect him to keep up or go into the city and walk for 8 hrs like I like to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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ita, my dd is very tall too. it's like people are looking at her closely to see if she has a problem or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I think you're right - I notice stares sometimes, but I also know plenty of moms who still use strollers, esp when you're talking about covering 30 blocks or so. Having db and prob will get a double stroller for this reason, but wish I didn't have too. BUt I'll go nuts not walking a great deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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Stopped regular use at 1, use period at 2 (lost the stroller somewhere). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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