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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] anyone have 2 of one sex and then a different sex for $ 3? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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expecting a girl, have 2 boys [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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thanks you gave me hope [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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That's possibly the funniest typo of all time. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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lol, after i saw it i was like "now no ones going to answer!!" [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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have friends who did. [ Reply | More ]
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yes [ Reply | More ]
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dw and i had 2 boys; after that, i got her to try handcuffs for $2.73. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:17 AM Flag
[ - ] GENEALOGY QUESTION: who is X to me?...X the daughter of my uncle's first cousin. my uncle is not blood. he is the husband of my father's sister. i would think X is the 2nd cousin to my first cousins (children of my father's sister and her husband). so...would that make X my 3rd cousin removed? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Since your uncle is not blood, you are not related to any of his family, only to him. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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so she doesn't get the "cousin" title? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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not even 3rd cousin through marriage? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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Just go ahead and sleep with him, we wont tell. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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no relation [ Reply | More ]
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[ - ] when dh and i started dateing, he lived in his car, before that he had a short prision stint (B&E). 10 years later, he is the best dh ever!!It just goes to show you should never rule anyone out! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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true. what does he do now? [ Reply | More ]
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SAHD [ Reply | More ]
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loser alert [ Reply | More ]
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right? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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Be that as it may, I wouldn't go out of my way to date someone who lived in his car. Sorry, but that would take more of a leap of faith than I am willing to make. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:02 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm gardening in my building's courtyard. Someone gave me tomato plants, which I was going to put in, except one neighbor asked me if the tomatoes (i.e. edible) would attract rats. Any opinions? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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I had tomatoe plants on my roof deck and the only issue was slugs. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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This is my thought. Actually, my chief objection is to the fact that I'm trying to plant a "formal" (read, flower beds in patterns) garden and people want to grow vegetables. The garden doesn't get enough sun for tomatoes. Oh well. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:06 AM Flag
[ - ] how do you make prime rib without smelling up the house/apt? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I would love that smell. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Most people LIKE that aspect. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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cook it somewhere else [ Reply | More ]
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op:more the smokeyness, i mean [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Open windows, ceiling fans on, point fans out the window. Also, you might put some water in the bottom of the pan (if the meat's up on a rack, though) to catch the drippings and keep them from burning/smoking. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
[ - ] will 3 yo enjoy sea world 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I think so. [ Reply | More ]
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yes [ Reply | More ]
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def [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
[ - ] for moms on tight grocery budgets. would you care to share any good dinner menus? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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chicken thighs- oven fry them (shake in flour, salt pepper, bake in skillet)= super cheap; hamburgers; sausage w/ pasta; pork shoulder!!! my personal super cheap favorite; tofu w/ soba noodles [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Tater tot casserole [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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This week I made chicken kabobs with fresh vegetables. I had lots of vegetables left over that I used on a pizza the next night. That way peppers, onions, tomatoes don't go to waste. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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how do you make the cabobs? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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marinate chicken in some olive oil, what ever spices you have around, splash of lemon juice. Cut chicken into chunks, cut vegs. into chunks. Put them on skewers and grill. It's also a very low clean up meal! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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yeah, that's the key. make sure you use your leftovers and perishables, so plan on a chili or spaghetti sauce you can dump everything in one night [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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i know i sound all mario batali, but the cheap cuts of meat are seriously the tastiest. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Pasta with broccoli; meatballs and other dishes with ground meat; lentil and other soups made from pulses. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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Pulses? what's that? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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beans, peas, lentils. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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Add soba noodles to boiling water for 2 minutes, add shredded carrots and/or zucchini and boil for another 4 minutes. Drain, add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar to taste. Crumble firm tofu on top (like feta). Super cheap and very fast. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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yeah, yummy. or fry the tofu in sesame oil (if you're me and you like oil on everything) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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oh yeah! rice, beans, fried plantains. and then if you have some chicken or pork that's good too. but that trio alone is great, satisfying, and ridiculously cheap. and really good for you [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
[ - ] at what age can db ride in jogging stroller 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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6 mos for jogging, probably 3-4 mos for walking on smooth surface [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Depends on how fast you jog for jogging--if you're a fast runner, I'd wait until 9mo. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Please name, Peter, Katie, and Missels Brother 36 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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brett [ Reply | More ]
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joe [ Reply | More ]
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john [ Reply | More ]
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Missels????? [ Reply | More ]
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What the heck kinduva name is Missel???? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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my maiden name [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Is Missel a boy or a girl? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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girl, duh [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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How is that 'duh'? It is a weird last name. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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because it is very feminine [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Missel is feminine? Are you on crack! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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No, it really isn't. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Yes... it flows nice [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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Not really. It mainly reminds one of all the people who can't spell missile. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Its not said the same [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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Many people pronounce 'missile' as 'missel'. That is why they spell it incorrectly too. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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Its said Miss-ell [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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ROFL, like Mrs Bouquet (spelled Bucket). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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True, if it was a boy, it would be Misterels [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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I assumed it was a boy. What a horrible name. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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thats not cool [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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I hope you at least call her Missy or something. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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why would i do that? i don't care what you think!!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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awful awful name...nickname is of course Miss [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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np- I assumed boy [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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your just an idiot then [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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i'm not the one with the child name Missel. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Whats your kids name? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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lol, ita; OP what the heck do you expect w/ an odd name like that?? It does NOT sound particularly femme or masculine. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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ita. sounds like a fat fluffy persian cat name [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Apart from being the most common misspelling of 'missile', it is also a variant of 'mistletoe'. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Cannun [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I heart you [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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lol, I just got that after reading it like 5x [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More ]
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Siloh [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 11:21 AM Flag
[ - ] i remember reading at some point that if you want your db to get up later, you have to make bedtime earlier, does that really work? btdt? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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doesn't work for either of my kids. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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YES. i thought it had to be total BS but we recently started that and its true. weird, but true [ Reply | More ]
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how old is your db? when was bedtime and when did you move it to? how about waketime? my 15mo started waking up at5-5:30 and I don't know what to do to get him to sleep till 6:30-7again. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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Sleep begets sleep. It works in my house. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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what did you change? how old was db? (op here, i replied above about my sit) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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SO is a bartender and our kids (esp #1) when really young were on a night time schedule. Once he got close to school age we made his bed time earlier and earlier. It took a while for his wake up time to catch up. For a while he was sleeping many more hours than we thought possible in a 4 yo. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:29 AM Flag
[ - ] I wanna do meaningful stuff. After a while you reach your goals and then what? You just prance around like Paris Hilton all day long and feel like you have to find the next scandal to stay big. This lifestyle is fun and I worked hard for it, but I think in the long run, it’s a lot. I just wanna be in love for the rest of my life and move to an island and have kids 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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well, i think we all feel the second part of that (though most people on these boards live on an island- manhattan). but reach your goals? i haven't come close to mine, and not sure aboutthe scandal thing. are you famous or something? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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zzzzzzz [ Reply | More ]
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[ - ] feeling very irritated about my job about the moment...this is not a good sign 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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why irritated. my irritation with work goes in waves, so not nec. a bad sign if only an on/off thing [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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irritated because they want to change my hours, they are moving us, no raise, sh*tty bonus (with a fantastic review); i just am feeling unappreciated and now that i'm going to have to do more work in the future without added compensation and it sucks [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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ah, yes, not a good sign. time for a new job [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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just feeling unhopeful that there is anything out there that pays well and has the hours i used to have 9-5pm [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
[ - ] OMG -- we've done it 3.8 yo ds is finally fully potty trained!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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Congratulations! [ Reply | More ]
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[ - ] Looking for name ideas for ds. Particularly like Chase but, for various reasons, it won't work for us. Any other name ideas? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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Jared [ Reply | More ]
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I can't stand that name. (np) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Dont name your son that then. [ Reply | More ]
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Charles [ Reply | More ]
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Hmm, trying to think along those same lines of last namey names. Clark? Devan? Jackson? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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If it is not a last name from your family it is way tacky & pretentious. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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pick a family last name that works as a first name too. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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Like Missel??? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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ITA. I am thinking Lipschitz as a first name for DB. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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Mason [ Reply | More ]
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Ryder [ Reply | More ]
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Manufacturer's Hanover [ Reply | More ]
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Irving Trust could work [ Reply | More ]
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citibank [ Reply | More ]
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There are 3 at dc's pre-school. [ Reply | More ]
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parker, mason [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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snooze fest. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 09:09 AM Flag
[ - ] when did the board change? do you like it more? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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about 2 weeks ago, i like it now, was jarred at first [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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it works better now but so many people seem to have left - I think it's been 2 wks now [ Reply | More ]
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Where do you think so many people went to? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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i know that i haven't been on in over a month. needed a break [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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youbemom.com -- looks and acts exactly like the old UB -- but the population is split, so there are fewer people there, too. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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I just checked it out at youbemom.com. Does look like the old UB, but seems amaturish to me. Like maybe not so confidential. Thoughts? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I could see that. You're giving your email out to some random mom running a copy cat board. Not sure that's totally secure. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I'll stay here. Plus it seems less mean here. All the meanies may be gone. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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it's only an email address. It's not like you're handing over your social sec. number and credit card numbers. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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i've thought about that too- not sure how secure it is and i'd think ppl on this board would be concerned about it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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you really sound like you work for UB. Well, my thoughts are that YouBeMom captures the essence of the old UB. I plan on switching over when more people are on YBM. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Don't like it very much. Pop in here every once in a while, but am usually on the other site [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Why do you like the other site more? I am just curious. I just learned of it 5 minutes ago. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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really? i find the whole tone over there "purple goddess" etc totally grating. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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what is purple goddess? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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ack, the supposed mom who created it, but i'm pretty sure it's purple god instead. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
[ - ] I feel like i will never be pg, never 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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[ - ] I started a blog on that site 'blogger' - i had no visitors :0(. How can I get more viewers to look at it? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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hmm, i'll look at it. though i guess its spam-ish to post it here. but what is it? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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post the url here of course [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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Become more interesting [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Comment on other people's blogs. Tell your friends the URL of your blog. Post interesting stuff and send the link to bloggers who'd be interested. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 08:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Ok, my period was due on the Monday. Still haven't gotten it. Not TTC at all and am freaking out here. I had sex once on Saturday and didn't do anything before that for a month 1/2 each time with protection! What could cause this? New medication? Stress? Sorry I am flipping out I just had 2 back to back and can't afford to have another right now! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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just take a test [ Reply | More ]
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I forgot to add that - I TOOK A TEST YESTERDAY AND TODAY!!!!!!! NEGATIVE!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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well, I'm not a doctor, but you do sound a little stressed out - that can delay ovulation. [ Reply | More ]
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ita [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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#1- calm down. #2- take a pregnancy test. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:49 AM Flag
[ - ] My nanny is leaving (getting married and moving to UK with DH) I want to give her a wonderful wedding gift? I wanted to pick up her balance from the hall, how do i go about getting this info? you think the hall would tell me?? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
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you could try! they might consider it a privacy issue for their customer though [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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like pay for her wedding? that is nice! [ Reply | More ]
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