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[ - ] 43. not pregnant. think i skipped a period. i don't keep track, am terrible w/time...what could this be? early menopause? (an no chance, pg) 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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at 43, it's not unusual to start seeing changes in your cycle. Mine started changing around 36 and now at 45, I'm going through hot flashes and 100 plus day cycles. Fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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so it has begun then...wow. i feel old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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maybe, maybe not. Keep track of your cycle from now on. And note any other symptoms, hot flashes (did you know you can get cold flashes too? Lovely) weird pains, anxiety etc. Not much you can do about it and aging beats the alternative in my book! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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what is the alternative?? um. anxiety but that's on and off and normal for me. not much different other than i get so damn tired right about now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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LOL - death!?! Aging is normal. If you are interested, here is a link to a website that is all about menopause. It's a message board and pretty informative. SO far, my symptoms haven't been too bad. I'm going to tough it out if I can without meds or hormones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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^^oops - the link http://www.power-surge.com/php/forums/index.php? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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hysterical. i couldn't figure out what the opposite of aging was. didn't think death. i am so not ready to face menopause! but i will check out the link. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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LOL! It's not that bad. We knew we couldn't have any more kids anyway, so it's not like I really want to keep bleeding every month! I know there are health issues but I have gotten much better about exercise and diet now that I have to. Not really a big issue. That website will make you feel really sane though. Apparently menopause makes some people really nuts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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um, health issues? osteoporosis..and? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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less estrogen leads to higher numbers of heart attacks, your risk of all types of cancers goes up. It's natural though and stress will get you more quickly than haywire hormones. Keep track of your cycle and talk to your gyno in a few months. I'm not trying to freak you out here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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oh yay. just around the time of my mammo and gyn visit anyway. ok then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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;-) It could just be the very beginning. Probably you have years before you get to my stage. ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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tx. good luck to us all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:38 PM Flag
[ - ] This is annonymous so please answer honestly: What sleeping pill do you use if any, how often do you take it (every night?) and are you worried about it? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.26.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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you just asked this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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But these are different boards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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everyone sees general I think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Not true. you need to select it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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STFU. She's obviously trying to guage her own addiction and wants a wide range of responses. The board only lets you post on 3 at a time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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or writing an article, lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Well I think this is a fine forum for general responses for an article but certainly sleeping pill use is a well documented event and she doesn't need to inquire here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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Ambien, almost every night but not more than two nights in a row. No worries, sleep happy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Sonata. Great for when yo wake up in the mid of night. Take as late as 5 & feel fine after a cup of Joe. Here Lunesta is good, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Does Lunesta help with spelling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Have 2 girls (8 and 6 yrs old). Am pregnant with a boy. Wondering what I am in for. I am so used to girls now, and a little worried about how different it will be. People are freaking me out (telling me things like how crazy boys are, how active, how agressive, that my home life will no longer be calm and peaceful). Interestingly more of these people are moms of girls. I need the good stuff. Why are people telling me all the negative things? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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who knows, who cares, it is what it is and your home will be whatever it will be. Don't waste time on such nonsense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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I LOL when I read this because my 1 yr. old boy is exactly all those things, but we love him and his crazy, loud, active, agressive ways! He is very different from big sis but we cannot imagine a life without that crazy kid! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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I have two boys (5 and 7) and a 1 yr old girl.....the girl is soooo much easier. I do know a some "calm" boys but they are few and far between. Maybe your girls will have a calming effect on him. I actually wanted a 3rd boy because I was used to boys but it is so nice having a calm girl (and she picks things up so much quicker than her brothers did). I now 'get' why more moms of girls will go on and on about how advanced their dds are. Anyway I'd also add that most of the wilder boys (mine included) have brothers 1-3 years older/younger. Most boys who are onlies seem 'calmer' and about half of the ones with just one sister are pretty calm...so just don't get preg again with another boy after this one and you'll be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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I have two boys and I feel like moms are often really negative about boys. I hear girls are easier initially but harder as tweens/teens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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I have 2 ds's. DS #1 was very calm, not aggressive at all. DS #2 (nearly 3) looks like he is going to be much more aggressive and active. Oh well. But, the good thing -- boys love love love their moms. I know girls do, too, but especially when they are young -- moms are their whole world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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don't listen to them. i had a girl first than a boy and they are both wonderful. my ds is so sweet and different it's been fun to be with him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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A lot depends on the individual kids. I have a boy and then a girl. My girl is easier in some significant ways--she's much more verbal earlier, so she's very, very articulate about everything. Her fine motor skills are better--so she potty trained earlier, completely dresses herself (top to toe-and she's 2.5). She's more agreeable in general (but I think this is just their temperment, not a boy girl thing). But the thing with DS is he is so hooked on me and so sweet with me. He's 6 and still very snuggly, draws pictures that always say "Mom" with hugs & kisses on them. He just loves his mommy. DD loves me, but it's not as fierce a bond--it's different. Both of my kids are very high energy, but in that regard he really takes the cake (that seems to be a traditional "boy" trait). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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I have 5 dc. My sons are so much easier than my daughters- much less social cr-p. My teenage son is so much more fun to hang with than my teenage dd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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I have boy/girl twins. My girl is the more aggressive twin. My son is a cuddler and my daughter is more independent. They are 3. I'll admit my son was harder to soothe in the beginning. Another twins mom told me boys are harder in the beginning but as they get older, it's the daughters with all the emotional drama. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:13 PM Flag
[ - ] How many of you on here live paycheck to paycheck with little or no savings? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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ME! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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Do you own? We just bought our first apt. this year and have nothing left? it's so scary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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own our house yes. I figure that at least we will have that instead of nothing but lot's of rent thrown down the drain, eventually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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Do you work? I've been staying at home and trying to hang on til school but seems I should be working at this point if we're cutting it so close every month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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we decided that I would SAH til DD went to preschool. I just started a very PT job this summer that will increase in the fall. I'm not that worried. We have been in debt before and got out. We will do it again. It was worth it to us to have me SAH for a few years. I wouldn't trade anything for that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Thanks. I need to hear from others who are doing the same thing. What are you doing PT? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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I used to work for a chiropractor and am back there recieving herbs and supplements. Really flexible and easy. Perfect for right now. When DD goes to school, I will probably try to find something more full time but for now, this works. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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not quite paycheck to paycheck but we cut it really close but we do have 13,000 in saving but by NYC standards that is really bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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what do you consider the $13K in savings to be for? Is it supposed to be for college, for vacations, for retirement, for homebuying? I have so many things I feel like I'm supposed to be saving for it just seems obvious there is no way I can ever, ever save enough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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my parents did, I don't. My parents worked much harder than I do too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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ME. But we own a 3-Family, so I consider that to be a part of our savings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 03:58 AM Flag
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Us. We don't own, we rent in a middle-income subsidy apt. complex. We fantasize about buying (here, or a country house in the Catskills), but in reality I think I wouldn't like having that financial commitment, since we're barely saving now (I SAH w/ dd, 11 mos. and plan to stay home indefinitely to homeschool -- though p/t work is likely at some point -- and I will likely be able to get a good hourly in my field) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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US! i am down to 23 bucks in my acct. no savings. zip nada zilch. we rent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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ME. Big time. It's a good month when I don't have an overdraft charge. I have exactly $275 in savings. Seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:31 AM Flag
[ - ] This is annonymous so please answer honestly: What sleeping pill do you use if any, how often do you take it (every night?) and are you worried about it? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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tylenol PM they say it's not addictive but I need it LOL!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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same, but without the LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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Ambien, every night, worried sometimes but my doc says no worries if dosage is low (I take 5 mg.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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really? Mine wouldn't prescribe it because she said it was addictive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Right well I'd say I'm addicted to that 5 mg. But my doc isn't concerned, I never need more than the 5 and it sure beats not sleeping! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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I take tylenol PM occasionally, mostly when traveling. It makes me feel druggy in the morning soemtimes, even if I take 1/2 so I rarely use it unless stressed out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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scared to in case something happens to dc while I am knocked out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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You wake up if your kid cries. You just fall asleep quicker after helping them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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really? alcohol works that way too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Yes but alchohol is poison for the body and makes you feel like crap the next day. Plus it makes you fat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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I wasn't talking about that much alcohol..lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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Well if it's going to be enough to put you to sleep... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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guess I am a lightweight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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np I worry about the same thing. I will only take something if DH is here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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I don't even take sleeping pills, and I rarrely wake up if my kid is crying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Well then you clearly don't have insomnia and don't need pills! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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very true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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none [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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i take melatonin a couple times a month. it's natural, so not worried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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you know that natural things can be toxic right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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i also wouldnm't worry about melatonin but just being "natural" doesn't make it harmless. cancer cells are "natural" and "organic" too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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ok, so anything you can tell me about melatonin being toxic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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Melatonin is a hormone created by the body and in normal doses (as released by the boy) it is not toxic. In excessive doses it is in deed poisonous. It is not an FDA regulated product when sold as a suppliment, therefor no complete studies have been filed and no one knows how much is too much or what happens to melatonin users later on in life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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so there's no way to know what a toxic level is...or are you saying any more than the body releases is a threat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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np I think she is saying there aren;t many studies so you might want to be careful about it. She is right, natural does not mean harmless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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yes, i know. i said that because it's not addictive or chemical. and everyone jumps all over it. just feel like i'd rather take something natural than take something pharmaceutical. abuse is abuse, and i'm not abusing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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but I think her main point is the fact that it hasnt been studied enough. Natural things can still be bad for you and mess up your natural levels without you knowing it. From what I know, melatonin is probably fine esp in small doses, but you never know. And "natural" does not mean it doesn't have side effects or harmful effects that may or may not be known. Thats all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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honestly? i smoke a little pot. ambien really freaked me out when i took it and tylenol PM gives me a fuzzy hangover the next day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Ambien or benadryl. Ambien never more than 2-3x/week and benadryl the rest of the time. Mild concerns, but also a much happier, better person with sleep. And benadryl is supposed to be really mild. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Simply sleep, 1/2 pill occasionally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] okay, anyone else have an iud that penetrated their uterus and have surgery t have it removed? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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that sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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you are telling me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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sorry, will this affect future plans to have more kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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I don't know. I am scared of that. it is sitting outside of the uterus next to my ovary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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have you had a C-section? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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nope. natural with both kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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ugh, I am thinking of iud and this is not what I want to hear! maybe I won't do it.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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rare, rare occurrence. Don't decide based on one stranger's bad experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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Nope, but I got pregnant with mine still in. That sucked! Didn't realize how often that happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:01 PM Flag
[ - ] What school would you reccomend for a girl who is very good in math? DD is 4, doing 2nd and 3rd grade math workbooks at home, loves math, not above average in other areas, just normal. 98 ERB, well behaved, no FA. Verbal seems prety normal for NYC private school pool. Everything is pretty normal, but the math is crazy off the charts. I don't even know for sure where it is....2nd and 3rd grade books is where we've gotten to but if I were to deprive her of a summer (which I would NEVER do), I have a feeling we could be doing 4th grade math. We only work about 30 min a day. BTW, at the end of the 30 min. I'm the one who shuts it down. DD wants to keep going. NO interest in reading or sports. She wants all math all the time. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.26.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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for a girl that is great, never deprive her just go with it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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People need to stop saying stuff like this. If we keep telling our girls that boys are better in math - it will stay that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:05 AM Flag
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There are no special elementary schools for Math. Test for Hunter and Anderson and NEST if you want, and apply to wide range of privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Thanks....fall birthday and got dinged for H and A even with 99 OLSAT and SB. :( now staying in preschool another year and trying for private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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why didn't you consider NEST+M? Our dd is also very into math, and we're thrilled she'll be starting K there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Purely a quality of life issue....it's just WAY too long a commute. I have an infant at home, I work, the bus doesn't go above 72nd st. for NEST....I just knew it would make our family miserable. Plus, I like to be involved a little at school and there would be no way I could balance being with the baby, working AND volunteering at my kids' school if it took an hour to get to the school and back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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There's a series called Mathmania available online that might be fun for your child. I was impressed by something math-related (3rd grade, I think) that I saw on Chapin website. I don't know if it's still there. I would look at math sections on school websites. I know St. Ann's has let children do advanced work individually with a teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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Thanks....will look into St. Ann's. I already had Chapin on our list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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I have read that every private school will pull such an advanced child and have her work with a specialist (kind of like the kids who are slow and need special attention). Whether that happens for real or not, it depends. I think at TTs, you will find other kids at the same level and they will probably be grouped together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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I will definitely ask about this. I think it might be a more diplomatic way to let them know how she is doing in math without "bragging" about it in an interview. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Actually, if you bring it up, they might think you're PITA. Don't ask about the school practice but just say dd loves numbers (somehow work into answering a general q'n)... If you ask if school can accommodate advanced kids, they might frown. Believe or not, everyone asks this and no matter how you phrase it, they know what you're getting at. I saw so many cases in tour/ Q&A and they did'nt seem to like it. Just ask here on UB and name schools and ask if this school does this or not. SAfer, imo/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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Chapin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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Let it be. Let her explore math in her own way, mentor w/ a scientist or math professor, etc. when she is older. At school maybe she can tutor younger kids while her class does their math, something like that? I have no school recs, but I know that if you push her or try to take control of her natural gift, she will eventually rebel / lose interest, etc. How wonderful for dd, keep a close eye that she continues to *have fun* w/ math, discover and explore it on her own, and she can do the accelerated curriculum when she's much oldr (hs and college). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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Hunter, Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Thanks, wrote above....dinged at round 2 for H and didn't get into A. Didn't apply to NEST because the commute is too hard for us. Fall birthday so applied for public K last year and will not apply for private K this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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Will, or will not? If you do apply this year, look at Spence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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I'm sure other schools will accommodate kids like that but I just happen to know Dalton does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 11:28 AM Flag
[ - ] seriously are there only 3 or 4 of us on here? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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maybe. Count off! 1! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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op 1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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LOL! sorry. 2! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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just you and I? what do you want to talk about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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yeah! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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just got back from a week with the IL's. That was fun (NOT!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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my MIL stinks but my fIL is great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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mine too, sort of. He is much easier to deal with anyway. She was screaming at everyone. No one wanted to be there. Yuck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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ohhh, I sympathize. I had to spend two weeks at my mil's house in Ireland and almost lost it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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LOL! And I [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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^^I'll bet everyone here accused you of being entitled if you complained! I got that last week. We had to go to the lake house. I would rather just stay homw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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ha. we were in the middle of nowhere Ireland and it was literally dh, his mom, and (me and the kids....as one item). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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lol. I am from TN so I think alabama would be far better than where I was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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^^^and you didn't have a long ass flight to get there!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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true about the flight, but Alabama can be pretty obnoxious! I'm from Atlanta and love the south, but I can't tell you how happy I was this afternoon to see that city skyline! Civilization! Yippee! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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well, welcome home!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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thx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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You could drop a bomb on Alabama and nobody would care...throw in Mississippi, Kentucky, West Virginia and a couple of other Bush-bot, red states. I say nuke them all.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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Just logged on. Don't know what number [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:53 PM Flag
[ - ] ok - so what did I miss? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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damn. Guess I can go back on vacation then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone single with a baby? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Opinions on the name Poppy Morgan? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.26.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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I love Poppy, so cute! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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You think it will work when she is older? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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I knew a girl in highschool w/ the name Poppy. She was really fun, energetic, nice, smiley ALL the time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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hard to imagine a woman in big law or ib, let alone politics, with the name Poppy. Don't do it. Name her Penelope or some such and call her Poppy if you are wedded to the name. -np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Cute as a baby and kid, silly as an adult. And it is very easy to make a nick name out of that one .... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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what would be the nickname? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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poopy .... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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everyone gets teased anyways even w/ the name Sarah or Jane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Thanks for the feedback. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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ick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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thats one of the worst names i have ever heard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 07:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone w/ a prior c-s have staples? My first was w/o staples & the healing/scarring went well. This practice I'm w/ now says they like to staple (I know bec. it is faster for the OB & it pisses me off). 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.26.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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1st was w/ staples and I got a horrible infection and had to be back in the hospital for 3 days (without newborn) and couldn't breastfeed because of a servere infection, 2nd c-section was w/ stictches and it was much better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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did you request stitches? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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same doc. in the group very aware of what happened last time so they said absolutely no staples, watched me like a hawk to see if I had a reaction [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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I hate this OB practice. I only have a couple of weeks, so I'll bite the bullet. Aren't the staples uncomfortable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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mine were (infected lady) very painful but I was really swollen so they ended up slitting open [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I had staples. I had zero issues healing and my scar is barely visible. I was happy they choose the quicker route. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Ditto. I barely have a scar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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i had staples, too. didn't hurt, but a week later, i had blood oozing out of one side. had to have part of incision reopened to release the pooled blood. that sucked! but looking at my scar a year later...looks great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.08, 07:02 AM Flag
[ - ] I can't believe I am saying this but I am actually sick of NYC and really want to move... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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ready for the burb's and all that. ok. where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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back to the Seattle area..been here 10 yrs. 2 kids later my kids need a yard and I need some sanity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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There is only the wet, green Winter to keep any of us from remembering that the Pacific NWest is SO much more- irl... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:32 PM Flag
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Me too. Been here almost 11 years. I've had enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 03:34 AM Flag
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We just returned from visiting my family in the midwest for 10 days. I forgot what it is like to relax and really breathe! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Wouldn't a refresh button make sense? Also, why no playgroups board? I also miss the classified/garage sale. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Site Feedback 07.26.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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there is a refresh button [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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um look above there is a refresh button [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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um you are rude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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np but it's so obvious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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how is she rude to point out the refresh button? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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there's actually 2 on the site. plus your own on your browser. that makes 3. what more do you want? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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The refresh button is NOT always there - eg if you view posts from a search or from top posts, there is no refresh button. i agree it is a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.13.08, 03:32 PM Flag
[ - ] To all your moms who are worried about weight issues. My doctor totally freaked me out since my db was around 5 % for awhile. I ebf up until 4 months but started to supplement, but I still managed to bf all the way up until now 8 months. I still nurse him in the morning. The point is that now he is 8 months and 19 lbs and very healthy. He has not been sick almost at all, I let the doctors and others stress me way too much. For a while everyone told me my db was small now the tell me he is big. So if that is the case with you, just ignore them - I should have done that. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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sounds like a very small baby, but it your happy and the baby is happy more power to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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The baby is not small when he is 19 lbs and 70 cm at 8 months please... That's ideal weight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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my 2 y/o is 24 lbs-that is small [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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op; this is exactly the comments I am talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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op; Not the 2 year old but that 19 lbs are considered small for 8 months. I can also pork up my kid, but excess feeding as an infant creates more fat cells as adult. The main thing is that the kid is healthy and happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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seriously, try the guilt i have endured w/ a 24 # 2 y/o (has multiple medical problems, so i have since shaken the guilt, i try my best) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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But that is what I mean, why can't we just try and leave other people alone? I hate those mothers and people with all their well meaning comments. Now I have learned to ignore them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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I'm sorry you went thru such stress. I'll say a public thank you to my parents for teaching me to smile and nod and do what I thought was best. BF for two years to a skinny minnie - but a happy healthy one! Smile, nod. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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And say "Thank you for your concern." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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my MIL from eastern europe thought my daughter was (she probably still does) too thin and wanted to fatten her up by giving her some eastern european delicacy of fried duck fat. At 2.2 years she 24 lbs and 36 inches. the pediatrician says she is healthy as do i. so now when MIL says anything i just thank her but know that what i am doing is good (it took awhile to get there though to let the comments just slide, but i realized how lucky i am that she lives overseas and not in the same city) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:21 PM Flag
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