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[ - ] Thanks to all who suggested Chelsea Piers for week-long camp for 7 year old dd. Has anyone done the ice skating or gymnastics camps? Wondering if it will be too much a good thing. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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eating disorders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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is that all you can say? Thanks for the input negative nellie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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OP: this response wasn't from me, but thanks for nothing! Anyone else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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gth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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you are nuts, this is not professional camp, not at this age anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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You mean ice skating and gymnastics at the same time? I don't know if you can do that. I'm sending my & DD there next year (She will be 7) and definitely doing gymnastics as the main--they get to try other sports as well. And they give the kids lunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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My dd is doing it right now, so far so good. One week of gymnastics followed by one week of ice-skating. I don't think you can do both at the same time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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my 7 y.o. son did gymnastics camp over spring break and wil again in august. its fine, not necesarily hardcore, and they break it up every day with a "recreation period" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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my dd has done the gymnastics camp and it's not too much at all. It's not serious gymnatics. They do a lot of "adventure" stuff like rock climing, jumping into pits of foam, swinging from ropes etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know if one of the online photo printing services has an option to put together a book of photos with text boxes -- as in more text than just a photo credit, but more along the lines of a storybook or vacation details... all I can find are straight picture books with no text options. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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kodakgallery.com is good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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i know mypublisher.com has a w/text option but i don't know how much text is allowed. i've always done the picture only books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Shutterfly has room for text. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Just learned that DH is being relocated to the Paris office... should I be thrilled or scared?! 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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BOTH! How cool! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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ok, will be both. Am excited, but also know it will be difficult to adjust. DH's mom is French and he spent lots of time there as a kid, and went to school there. I have visited numerous times but haven't lived in a foreign country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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well I think being afraid would be a very normal reaction, but what a cool adventure you are going to have! Do you speak french? ANd for your kids - how fabulous! I will admit to being a tiny bit jealous ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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Yes, I speak french but not that well (am out of practice, sure it will come back though). And I am pg- no dcs yet - which also worries me a bit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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what worries you about it? He/she will grow up bilingual and familiar with a fantastic country. How far along are you? Maybe you want to stay here til the baby is born? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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I'm only at the beginning of 2nd trimester. I know the healthcare system is good, but I'm worried about being isolated with a new baby in a foreign country [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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oh, yeah, I can see that. Just make an effort to get out and meet some people. Maybe his work has some sort of "help you get acclimated" program. They must know it's going to be a big adjustment! GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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There was just a story on NPR about American women going to France to have their babies b/c care is so much better there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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I'll have to look that up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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^^ wonder if it is in response to AJ and BP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Is that where the twins were born? Though I hardly think with all their money it makes that much difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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yeah, they were born in France, right? I just meant maybe that was why there was an NPR report about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Possibly, but it was before they were born & they have been doing stories looking at different countries health care systems - at least I heard two different ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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ah, ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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LMAO! I'm sure that was on NPR!!! They don't have a political agenda now do they!! Give me a break! Anyone who can afford to go to France to have a baby can afford good health insurance. That is the stupidist thing I have ever heard!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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They had French Husbands & were denied health insurance in the USA, where they had been living. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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denied why? If you are employed and they offer insurance, they pretty much have to take you. If you aren't employed or are self employed then it is harder, but most (and probably all) states have programs to help pg women and children. I don't buy it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Not if you are already pregnant. Also, if you make over a certain HHI you do not qualify for those programs. No one was making anything up - just listen to the stories. One eventually got insurance here, but it was so sh*tty moving to France was a better option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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I can see how that might play out in a few very specific circumstances but it seems odd and very political to do one or more stories on it. Do they do stories on the waiting times for tests and surgery in Canada's failing system? Or Britain's? Just seems like they might have an agenda to me but that's just MHO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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They did one on Britain's if I remember correctly. At any rate, it was an interesting story - if your not interested don't listen to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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LOL! I don't! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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ita- how great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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BOTH!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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Fabulous. My brother and his family (2 dds, one almost 7yo one is 2.5) are being relocated to his Paris office and they're all looking forward to it as a big adventure. You should too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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I am, but in shock at the moment as just received word. We have to move by October too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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Jealous. Whine--why can't we move somewhere fabulous? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:44 PM Flag
[ - ] green card question -- what happens with the children who are brought here with their parents when they are little, the parents over stay their visas and the family lives here illegally for years. The kids only know america, go through all their schooling here in america. but then when they are adults, they don't have green cards. Their parents bring them here for a better life, if the kids as adults can't work legally, they are kind of screwed, right? Is there any program for them to apply for a green card? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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I think there is a way (and should be) for people in that situation to become legal here. I'm a big proponent of keeping illegals out of the country, but that is not the person's fault [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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yes, there is a program, except if the child commits a crime, like as a teenager. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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well that seems fair then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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do you know what that program is? I am worried about this situation with my nanny's child. She was living here when she got pregnany, not married. She went back home, had her child (that was the big mistake) and then came back here. When he was school age she applied for a visa for him and he came here and now, years later, they are still here, but not legally. I know her expectation is for him to get a good education, go to college and get a good job. but he can't if he can't work here legally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Nope not really, there have been a lot of cases in court lately, I think there is one in CA right now, child was a star student but can't get legal job. It is not easy, marrying a USC is really the only surefire way for OP's situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:35 PM Flag
[ - ] I wonder if the mom who was going to terminate her pregnancy did today? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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why was she going to terminate? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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because she had a 4month and a 2 year old and didn't feel she could afford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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ugh. I just saw the post. I hope she didn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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I hope not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I have trouble with self-discipline (observe: I am on UB in the middle of the day.) I am doing an experiment with myself at the moment. I am flossing my teeth every night, something (ick) I did not do before, maybe 2x a week. Every time I try to talk myself into saying "aw, skipping one night won't hurt" I make myself do it anyway. I am hoping this exercise will lead me to more discipline in things like diet and exercise. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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that's good (though you should try it for UB too if being on here is a prob for you). I managed to go off UB in Feb (ostensibly for Lent which I don't celebrate as am Jewish) and didn't come back on until last week (because everything is dead at work and I had a naggin UB-type question) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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I don't surf like I used to. I come on to ask questions I know I can get a good answer for immediately. I used to be a junkie, though. I have actually kicked that habit. I'm now on about half an hour a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Ahh, good for you (I'm back to being terrible, but again, nothing going on at work) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:20 PM Flag
[ - ] My period was late so I took a pg test on Monday - faint double pink line. Yesterday the line was fainter. Today it was nonexistent - but when I went back to look at the test this afternoon the line was faintly there. Took another test just now - again, really faint line. I'm making myself crazy over this. Bad sign of miscarriage to come or just chill out? Any BTDT? Thanks. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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Sweetie, don't torment yourself with 'ifs' Go get one of those tests with a digital screen that says "Positive" or "Negative" and make an appointment with the doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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This happened to me and I'm 14wks pregnant with a healthy baby. Call OB and have them run a beta test if you're going to be really worried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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Thanks. I'm going to give it 'til tomorrow. We leave for a long weekend on Friday and my doc is out 'til next Tues. Maybe I'll go ahead and make an appt for Tuesday. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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Some tests have fainter lines than others a positive result means you are pg. Stop testing. If you are concerned that the pg has failed then wait a few days and retest or call your ob for a test. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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if u read the direction, in tiny tiny print at the bottom, it says "one line may appear more faint." happened to me and db is 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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Go to your dr and get b/w done. If there's a double line, then you are pg! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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could just be a variation in the concentration of your urine- time of day, etc. the only way to really tell is to go to the doc, get a beta hcg level (blood) and repeat in about 48-72 hrs. then they will see if it's rising adequately. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Having the worst day... woke up this am to get my period after having a m/c last month, found out that my last Amex bill was paid from the wrong bank acct that has no $$ in it, so will have bounced check fees on both ends (and this was Amex's fault, not mine!), learned a medication i take every day is no longer covered by my prescription drug policy so it now costs 4 times what it used to, and dh stayed home from work today and all I want is to go home (cause of course I have to work!) and have dinner ready, but I know he won't! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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^^^ Oh, and also just learned that my dad has to have an operation next week and my sister had to put her dog to sleeop. Anyone want to try and cheer me up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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ok, well, (and sorry if this is stupid) but getting your pd this time was a good thing, right? - at least I guess if you want to keep trying. And if you can prove that Amex is at fault for the payment thing - you can get them to pay for the fees. whatever the medication is, Im sure that theres one you can switch to that is covered, and even if not, can you submit it and get reimbursed for a portion?. and todays almost over anyway - just call dh nad tell him to have dinner ready! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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thanks... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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So - call DH and tell him what a crappy day you're having and say "It would help my mood so much if dinner was ready when I walked in the door." Don't set him up for failure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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ok... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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just called him - he is meeting a friend this afternoon and won't go to the grocery, but he said "we can go together when you get home".... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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thanks for that dh. can you swing dinner out or is that too stressful with the cc bill thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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I would, but went out lastnight with a girlfriend and got food poisoning (forgot to mention that in the first post...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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What a dickhead. Ask him to make some @#$%ing dinner for once! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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I did, he said he would make sure we had food (which means he'll order). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Op - dh just called to say he got all ready to go to the grocery, but he can't find car keys... just found both of them in my purse!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:14 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone own a maclaren techno xlr? does it ride smoothly on the streets? not sure if i should get that or something like a baby jogger that's more all terrain. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.16.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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I don't know about the Techno but I'm pretty sure it would be fine. I occasionally use my very basic folding Mac and yes it is slightly more bumpy on the streets but not enough to be a problem/concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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we have the techno xt and used it all over nyc for 2 1/2 years. Unless you are jogging or on cobblstone or unpaved streets, any of the maclarens are really fine - even our volo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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thank you. i have a two month old and was afraid a bumpy ride would wake him up or something. glad to hear it is not that bad. thanks for your input! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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nah, if anything it helps put them to sleep! the techno is so much smoother than the snap n go which i used until 6 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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oh, good point! i didn't think of that. thanks for being so helpful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Any recos for a good dermatologist, preferably Mt Sinai or NYU? Thanks. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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I really like my derm. He isn't fancy - but he keeps me alive! Dr. Mark Tesser UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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RObin Gmryk is awesome. not sure if i spelled it right though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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Dr. John Romano in Chelsea - the best. Not at your hospitals though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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TTC 07.16.08, 11:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Do I have to give a gift if my child was invited to a birthday apry, but we cannot make it? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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I probably would. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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not if it isn't a close friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] How often do you paint/stain your house? Do you ever power wash it to extend the life of the paint/stain? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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if its cedar you should never powerwash, so I've been told. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] any recs for cheapish place to order kitchen cabinets, besides home depot and ikea? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Lowes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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in the city? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:28 PM Flag
[ - ] How long is breast milk good for once it's room temp? DB is having some now and i know he won't finish - it's his first pumped bottle so I'm not sure how long we can use it for... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.16.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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was ti forzen or just chilled, adn how old is baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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1 mo and it was in the fridge for a couple of days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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you can maybe hold it until the next feeding but with a baby that small, i might not even risk that. kellymom.com is a great resource for these issues, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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If the baby has already drunk from the bottle I would not reuse it but I am hyper cautious! I think there is more risk than just having fresh (from a clean bottle) unused milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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