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[ - ] looking to buy a (semi) blingy bag...any good websites for this? pref ones that are having sales. tia. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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what the hell is a blingy bag? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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mzwallace has some silvery bags [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 03:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Is this normal? What did you do? 2.5 yo former great sleeper for 2 months now has been screaming and crying at bedtime and for naps. We do CIO and it's always worked, but this go round is just never ending. I'm talking screaming that goes on an average of 45 minutes. She's tired, way tired, and is now waking in middle of night which she has never done. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.17.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Maybe time to ditch the nap? Or, maybe a later bedtime? My dd is 2.9yo now and is a mess without her nap, but then needs to go to bed pretty late - 9ish - otherwise she can't fall asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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I can't get 2.5 yo to nap very often anymore even though she needs it badly! She will scream in the crib for as long as it takes ot get us to take her out. We have been planning ot run errands, etc and be in the car at nap time so that she falls asleep int he car and then in the stroller. It's the only thing that works. Fortunately for us she is fine at bedtime but there was a time that she fought us at bedtime. It passed after a few weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Friend is having a D&E due to chromosomal issues today (12 wks). Brought her family chicken dinner last week and have done a couple of playdates for our dds. Of course have listened and been supportive too. Any btdt moms on that can tell me what else is helpful? TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Dinner is the best thing, and you can do that more than once. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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also, maybe offer to take dds for an evening so she and her dh can cuddle and commiserate without worrying about them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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food and babysitting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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OP here: thanks. Sounds like I'm on the right track. Just wish I could make it better, and I can't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:58 AM Flag
[ - ] repost- Any advice on creating sleep schedule for 11 wk old ds? Right now- he's down by 8 up at 2 and 6. Should I wake him at 11 PM in hopes he'll sleep thru 2 AM feeding or will he eventually drop 2 AM feed. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I have a 4 month old, we never did the waking thing cause we ourselves do not stay up til 11. My dd woke at 2/3ish and then up at 5ish. I am happy to report that she dropped her 2/3ish feeding on her own and sleeps through now. Things changed quickly for her in the last few weeks so for me I would not do the waking thing. Sounds like your dc is on the way to a good schedule going to bed at 8 and then will eventually sleep til 6. Good luck, it WILL happen, I never thought it would!! Plus you are going to see so many fun changes in your db over the next few weeks-lots more giggles and smiles ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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thanks! yes, sort of what i was thinking regarding not waking him... he is getting so cute and fun and i do look forward to the next couple of weeks. are you a SAHM? i'm trying to figure out what to do with all of my time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:43 AM Flag
[ - ] When I am home on the weekends, my 5 mo sleeps at least 4 hours during the day. But my nanny can never get her to sleep for more than 3 hrs. Well, I am working from home today and her cell phone keeps BLASTING and she is speaking loudly on the phone while db naps. Appropriate for me to tell her to keep it down? I don't care if she chats on her cell phone while baby naps--she is doing laundry too. But I don't want to cross the line TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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you are better off having noises while db sleeps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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yeah but this is loud--and my place echoes. Guess what--db just woke up. argh! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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there must be a way to point out that db isn't sleeping as much because of all the noise. It is common sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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you are making a mistake by keeping the house quiet for naps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Yes. She's there to work and needs to have a little commonsense when it comes to baby napping. Ask her nicely to turn ringer and voice down a notch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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i feel bad about telling her that since she is a live in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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you aren't askling her to be quiet every second of the day, jsut during naps. which is reasonable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:51 AM Flag
[ - ] want to give up my dog for adoption. where should I start? (in nyc) - don't flame- we love her but we moved from a house w/backyard to a 900sf apt (she's 80lbs) and we work/travel too much. its just not right 44 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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can you contact a certain breed rescue program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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op: haven't been able to find a local one. anyone want a 6yo friendly yellow lab? pure bred, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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do you have no friends (perhaps where you moved from) who would take her? So sad for a beloved pet to get wrenched away from her family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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op: i've tried. no one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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why can't you keep her? get a dog walker to come once a day, good sitter when you're away - she'll be much happier as will you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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you should be able to place a dog like that easily. but, honestly, we had a lab in the city and, with a morning trip to a dog run or park, and a dog walker during the day, then a walk at night, it was fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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^^ and there is definitely a lab rescue in the city. i don't have the contact info, but i know people who've gotten dogs from them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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^^ you could put up signs with a photo at the local dog runs and pet stores and vets too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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op: its hard w/ a 3yo & 3mo - when dh works a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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I have 3 kids and a dog and a dh who is never home, but I wouldn't give up my dog for anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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oh, i totally get that. but if you can afford it, dog walkers can be a great help. i have a friend with a yellow lab who works long hours and her dog walkers come twice a day. i recognize that YOU cannot do it yourself with the kids, but if your dh can do a morning and nighttime walk, then dogwalkers can do the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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I actually think that she's doing a great thing for the dog. A dog that size should have more than 3 walks a day. A 900sf apt is not an appropriate place for a dog that needs to run around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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dog walkers can be paid to take dogs to the dog run. ours have two different prices, one for a walk and one for an extended walk that involves time at the dog run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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yes, but it won't make up for not having a backyard to go to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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city dogs get better play time and socialization with other dogs in dog runs than suburban dogs do in backyards. so it's apples and oranges. continuous access to grass is nice, but dogs at the dog runs are VERY happy to explore their pack dynamics and roughhouse like dogs are meant to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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rationalize it how you want to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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hey, you're the ignorant one. dogs are meant to be in packs, not isolated as toys for humans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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unless the humans treat it as a member of the family and work it out, instead of discarding it when it becomes inconvenient [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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op: also, how did you handle all the shedding in your apt w/ crawling kids? it wasn't so bad when w had the backyard but no we have tumbleweeds inour apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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your lab sheds a lot? Mine never did... and how does it hurt your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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op: was it a real lab? all labs shed - a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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dog hair gets in little sticky hands which go right into mouth. gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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np: our pediatrician told me that children who are raised with animals are less likely to develop asthma or allergies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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or: oh gosh - yes, we do too, but our tumble weeds are black because our lab is black. i swiff every day and learn to turn a bit of a blind eye when it comes to dog hair and dc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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^^ also, my partner gives the dog a good brushing every morning at the dog run before coming home. but still, it's a mess. we just love her so. but it is VERY hard with a dog and a kid or kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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op: we buy swiffer refills by bulk! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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we do too ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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^^ also, if you are simply exhausted with your newborn and need a break, and/or if dh has any long trips coming up, you can send the dog to camp - there are a couple of dog camps in upstate and some of them will pick your dog up in the city even. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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op: lol. we love her but I think if I dropped her off at "camp" we'd never go back to get her. jk - I can't afford that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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for her sake, if you really love her, try to make it work. Your kids will be easier soon enough, and then you'll all have a wonderful companion. Do you have a friend who could perhaps keep her for a few weeks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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oh good lord, if she wants to give the dog away b/c it's not working for her, just let her. The dog will be happier in a place that really wants her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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or: i hear you. do what you need to - but make sure it's not something you'll regret in 6 mos, you know? she should be easy to place with flyers around your neighborhood. then maybe you can visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Bideawee takes animals that have to be given up, and they are no-kill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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op: heard about them, but I'd rather keep her at home until we find someone vs. keeping her in a shelter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Ok, so basically you want to give your dog to a specific person, right? That is difficult. Any friends of friends who could help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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try craigslist, I bet you will find someone there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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BE CAREFUL on CL! So many people will take animals from there to use for fighting/bait or experimentation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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it's pretty easy to weed those people out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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yes, but you basically need to meet in person with anyone you'd give a pet to, and those meetings can be scary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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op: i think i'll leave cl for last resort. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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ask your vet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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this is probably the best idea. You may be able to put a notice up on their board, and would be much less likely to get crazy people replying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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can you tell me about him. i am actually looking for a yellow lab. i have two boys a huge backyard. we were thinking about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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i might want him. seriously looking for a yellow lab. was thinking of a puppy but i might convinced. can you tell me about him and how can i contact you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] throwing a baby shower for a friend who had a very difficult time getting pg. i want to make it special for her. anyone have any ideas for something different? something beyond chit chat, eat, open presents? i am not a game at showers fan but she is very much into the celebrity baby thing so i was going to have a celeb baby matching game. other than that, i have no good ideas. thanks. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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where are you having it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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at my house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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ok... I don't know, baby showers are pretty much about the gifts, food, chatting about babies, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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thanks. i thought so. the only other special surprise i have for her seem like it wont work out. got the recipe for her favorite desert from the chef at the restaurant we had it at and the caterer wants to chage me a rediculous amt per person ($9) to make it. i really would love to surprise her with it but that seems over the top. and there is noooo way i could make it myself, its way too involved. thanks for the input. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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$9/pp for a dessert isn't that bad in my opinion. I would just do it, unless you're having 30 people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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probably having 25 ppl. it is an individual desert per person, not something that gets cut up. thank though for helping me rationalize doing it. i really want to and probably secretly hoping someone would tell me its not that bad. can i ask your opinion about something else????? i mentioned she is into the celebrity baby thing. i was thinking about getting that paparazzi for hire, what do you think? they would come take pics and video of her arriving and asking her questions asking her to pose. i just thought it sounded fun. it would be more fun if we were out in public vs in a neighborhood but still fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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sorry, I think that sounds totally cheesy. Get the dessert, a nice photo book and have someone take digital pics, then share them with everyone and make up a book for the mtb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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thanks for the honest opinion. she is the person i would normally run stuff by and obviously can't run this by her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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not OR, but I think it's cute, if she would be into a lot of attention. (It wouldn't be my thing though) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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thanks. not really my thing either. just thought it might be funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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have everyone write down their favorite baby advice and make it into a book, it will make it more personal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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thats a nice idea. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] so when do the explosive watery poops end? dd is almost 3mos old and every bm is explosive. she strains so much too. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I had one yesterday and i'm 35... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:28 AM Flag
[ - ] au pair host parents: how long before you let yours drive with kids in car? We are in suburbs, so she needs to drive. Has her international license (Germany) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I had her drive me to the store one evening in her first week, all was fine, then let her drive dcs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] It's been three months and I 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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am not feeling a lot of love for my 2nd child. Am I an awful person? It feels like such a burden and I'm not infatuated like I was the first time around. Anyone BTDT? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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give it time, you will. you may be depressed too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Sorry this is too frank and plz know I would never share this in person with anyone who knew me or my DD but I have a concern: My DD, age 4, has a FAT vagina! She was born like that and the doc said it was my hormones and it would go away but the swelling never went down. She's an average weight kid, not fat not thin, but her vagina is really swollen! is this going to be really weird and unatractive as an adult? Will you not be able to tell when she's grown up and has pubic hair? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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I always had a fat cooch..never really changed. I remember when I was a teen that's when I really noticed it. Doens't bother me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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^^^I just read the attractive comment in your post and it made me LOL..I doubt men care how big a vagina is..as long as they can play with it, they don't care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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vulvas come in ALL kinds of shapes and sizes - perfectly normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I had a friend who would call hers a quarter pounder, because it was fat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:35 AM Flag
[ - ] do i need a metro card to take a nyc local bus - will they take dollars. thanks 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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no, only change (no pennies) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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no bills. you can use change or metrocard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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so i can use quarters - prob abou $2 right. im using bus instead of subway so i dont have to bring stroller down there. so glad i dont have to go down for metrocard. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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yes, uts $2 and quarters are a.o.k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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yes, it is exactly $2, in fact [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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no get a metro card. Carrying coins is a PITA and they don't take paper. You can get many diff. ones like unlimited for the day for $7 or unlimited for the week at $25..if not then you can get one that has $10 or $20..whichever will work best. I like the unlimited because I get to jump on and off as many buses as I want [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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^^many stores sell metrocards too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:23 AM Flag
[ - ] so nice. DD is in Europe with my parents. I came back a week ago and dh and I have been having a really nice time. In the beginning, I felt a bit guilty for not overly missing dd but now I'm over it. She's having a blast! It's so nice to have a break! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.17.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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how old is she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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just turned 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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enjoy it! This is a great opportunity for you and for her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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thanks! it really is. we talk every day and listening to her being so excited and happy made my guilt melt away. Dh and I really enjoy our time together again. It's great for our couple as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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that's great. Once my dcs are old enough we're going to do that too! At least once a year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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where in europe? I plan on shipping my kids abroad when they are older to learn about their culture and to learn the language [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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She's in Switzerland right now and is going to Italy at the end of July for 2 weeks. We have family a bit all over. This is the first year she's spending time there without us and I was nervous as hell but all is well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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that's awesome. what an enriching experience for her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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She can't believe how many cows she sees every day... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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cute! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Lucky dd, and lucky you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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