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[ - ] Sister in law is miscarrying at 3 months. She is in a lot of pain (cramping) doesn't see doctor until Monday. Baby is size of a lime, right? Will she have to have a D&C? Anxious to help, anyone BTDT that can offer what helped them? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.13.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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I'm sorry to hear this. Most likely, she will have to have the D&C. Is this her first child? If she has others you can offer to take the kids for a few days so that she can get some rest. If it is her first, then bring her over something to eat for a week or so and just tell her how sorry you are that this has happened. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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She may not have to have a D&C. If she's in a lot of pain--or just scared--she can go to an ER, which is what I did though that was nightmarish too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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i'm surprised that her OB hasn't told her to go to the ER--especially the one at his hospital, where he would have privileges. in that situation, my doctors would definitely tell me to do that, and then the doctor on call would come see me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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She did go to the ER, Friday night and they did an ultrasound. She was supposed to see her regular OB on Monday. She will likely need the D&C, but they'll check her tomorrow. She's had lots of cramping still - now taking percocet for the pain. Its her second pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 08:48 PM Flag
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I miscarried at 12 wks. Am sorry for your SIL. You can do it naturally or d&c but my dr advises d&c if after 10 wks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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I wouldn't go to ER unless bleeding heavily. Other than d&c there's not much they can do and she can wait on d&c. It sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] I worked on a show called Showy Show. It's for preschoolers. Any one hear of it yet? Any one like it? 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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nope. What network? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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It's not on a network...but hopefully soon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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We're selling it on our website and on Amazon in a couple of weeks. We won a 2008 DVD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine, so I have high hopes I'll stay employed! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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How would we see it if its not on t.v.? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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You can buy it off the website...there's 2 clips you can watch on the website too. If any one's kids are around, I would love to get their reaction to the clips. Thx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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youtube? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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It's on there, but it's a better picture at showyshow.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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I showed it to DD (3.5yo) she said she liked it but then said she didn't want to see anymore! LOL! She's 3! What does she know? They seem to have a lunchbox fetish and I would not be surprised to see them on the soup, but who knows, it might work! GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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All press is good press, right? Thanks a million! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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that's an awful name for a toddler show [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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: ( It's a show for preschoolers, does that make you like it more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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NO, it's a really bad name. To me it sounds like a celebrity gossip show or a fashion show [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Show but I wouldn't even click on it with that name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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C'mon...Give it a chance. ; ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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^^^^that was sorry not show [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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What do you think of the name Yo Gabba Gabba? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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Hate that name and the show sucks as well. Do not ds watch it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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np well you sound like a bucket of laughs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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You like Yo gabba gabba? I would prefer to turn the tv off and let him play make believe than let him watch that show. It's weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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Well it's no Showy Show, that's for sure! ; ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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I like the name. I haven't heard of it. I wish you had posted a link, I would have shown Showy Show and given you a review. She is 3 yo and has discriminating tastes. Are you being paid to promote this? What did you do on the show? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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How can I post a link? I'll let the Exec. Producer know. I'm not being paid to promote this, but I would love the series to go, because then I could work on it again. I was a production associate. It was a lot of fun to work on. The actors are really funny in real life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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is it cartoons or live characters/people? adults? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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It's live action (people) mixed with some green screen and animation. The premise is the kid at home is the star of the show and they are encouraged to sing songs (Karaoke style), dance and say simple lines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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My 3you prefers cartoons to real people, she finds them boring and rarely interacts as they request such as diego & dora do. This might work for kids a bit older.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Have you shown her the clips on the site? I'd be very interested to hear what she thinks. My 3 year old is a big fan of Dora and the Princesses but she likes these guys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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she did post the url... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:24 PM Flag
[ - ] bf of 6 mo and i are pretty serious. however, he NEVER invites me to his events, yet comes to all mine. its gotten to the point where i am no longer happy about it. i have talked to him about it on several occassions and he doesn't think he does it (leaves me out) but he does. what is the best way to handle this? i am at a loss at this point. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.13.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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doesn't sound like he's that into you. If he was, he would want you around for more things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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but he goes to great lengths to be with me constantly. plans constant special things, calls me all day i rarely call him. but otherwise i agree with you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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Are you sure that he actually has that much non-guy stuff going on that he could invite you to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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not sure. its not a ton of stuff. but in general we are hanging with my friends/family. and if he gets an invite to something i feel like he doesn't include me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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have you met his friends and family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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i have met his friends, not family. his parents died, no brothers or sisters. but he spends a lot of time with my family. he doesn't really socialize with his friends the way i do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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so what type of things is he not inviting you to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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best friends fathers bday party, charity events. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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he should be inviting you to these things, but I'm not entirely sure if he's not just because "he's not that into you", if I was to guess, it may be more because he's slightly socially awkward. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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So leave the poor guys alone. Are you looking for trouble? Sounds like it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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Do you know about them in advance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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do you know that he goes to things without you? is he boring with no friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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he is boring with no friends. in general i am the one with the friends. but if he is invited to some type of party or event he doesn't bring me and says he doesn't want to even go (i believe him) so why would i. but if he gets tix to a concert or something like that he always takes me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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are you sure he isn't married? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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lol. yes, definately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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don't laugh. it happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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i hate to say this, but is it possible that he's just not that into you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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oh my god. the guy sounds very nice--comes to your family/friend events, brings you to concerts etc with him. his own parents are dead and he's an only child. and you'll give him grief for going to his best friend's father's birthday party w/o you?! come on! you are looking for something not to like, but haven't a leg to stand on here. you are creating a problem where it isn't one. fair warning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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do you think he's embarrassed to be seen with you? are you attractive? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Divorced Moms: In NY, if I get sole custody, what is the usual visitation scheduale? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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Every other weekend seems to be normal, but you can make it whatever you both agree on. Ex takes my ds every weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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Christie? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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hers is apparently wednesdays and every other weekend, which I thought is a lot considering she has 'sole' custody. I thought that was more common set-up for joint custody. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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custody and visitation are two different things. With full custody - she gets to make ALL the decisions about the childrens lives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Joint physical custody is 50/50. Sole legal custody is about decision making. Every other weekend and one evening a week is minimal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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bare minimum (in litigation) is every other weekend (until monday AM) and one evening a week. If the non-custodial parent has been very involved, they will likely get more. court will look at custodial arrangement currently in place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 07:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Hi, 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever had lyme disease? what were your early symptoms? i live in a pretty low-risk area (central virginia), and my risk is further lowered by not spending much time outside. still, i'm 23w pg, and prone to freaking out about illnesses right now--have been achy and had flu-symptoms for 3 days, and terrified it's lyme disease. (grew up in CT, so i may be hard-wired to worry about lyme.) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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When my cousin got it, his first real symptom (aside from flu symptoms) was that his leg got puffy and it was hard to walk, it wasn't just achy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Plus, don't you get that "bulls eye" rash when you've been bitten by a Lyme's tick? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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not always, and if it is in your hair (where many ticks bit) you may miss it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] I think we have become a nation of whiners. We need to buck up a bit. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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is the recession all in our heads too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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ITA! Just read a few posts here. I can't believe we are descended from people who got in tiny wooden boats and crossed the atlantic ocean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:01 PM Flag
[ - ] We have month old twins (born a month early). One is eating well, and sleeping well. The other seems to have acid reflux, spits up/throws up, takes half as much food, and is generally fussy. Only thing is, he responds to a pacifier. Any BTDT? Help?? Ideas. I need some sleep! Or at least some quiet! Oh, does it matter if I hold him too much? How long can I let him cry before picking him up? Thanks, I am obviously new to this! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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You can't hold a baby too much. Don't worry about that. It will get easier as much of what you describe is outgrown. In the meanwhile, consider getting a babysitter a night or two a week so you can catch up on sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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try letting him sleep in his carseat or swing. hold as much as you want and sometimes you need to let him cry. if you feel crazy go to a different room and take deep breath. twins is hard so pace yourself and don't stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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if you're this desperate, you may want to look up the amby sleeper. I haven't used it, but it looks great for this type of situation. http://www.ambybaby.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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if the pacifier works, go for it. my dc is 18 mos and still uses a paci to sleep (we plan on weaning after an x country trip this summer). but dc slept like a champ from day one. you can't hold a db too much-hold them! they won't be this small ever again. as for letting cry, as long as my dc heard my voice, they would be ok. at this age, i wouldn't let it go too long, but you do need to do things (like go to the bathroom, feed the other dc, change the other dc, etc). it does get better. gl and congrats on your dbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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You are me! How old are your twins, though? You left that part out. Ours are almost 8 months, and there has always been this difference. One is a great eater and sleeper and the other is very fussy, projectile vomits all the time, doesn't fall asleep on his own as well, etc. He is also the pacifier lover and the other isn't. I'm just thankful that I have one good eater/sleeper so that I can spend time helping the other one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:26 PM Flag
[ - ] what was the worst "low" of your marraige? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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when i found out about his affair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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ditto - the worst. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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I did not leave - 3-5 years of panic attacks and snooping to make sure he wasn't up to it again. But he has gone out of his way to make things right and we are happy now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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did you leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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no, pretty much same as above poster, you never really get over the suspicions, but i guess people f*ck up all the time, and love sometimes does see you over the hurdles. it hurts more than you can imagine though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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a lot of fighting. we had to talk and talk and talk our way through out, and eventually, we came to understand each other better. I can remember screaming, "If we were just dating, I would've broken up with you weeks ago!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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Going through infertility was very hard on us. That was probably oru lowest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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Substance and physical abuse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] going to start having 15mo eat what we do. any good recipe ideas? so hard to make healthy food when we already get home so late! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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omelettes with whatever veggies you have in the fridge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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cook two for one - eat monday, new thing tuesday, monday leftover on Wed, tuesday leftover on Thurs. Pizza on friday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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genius! any dish or recipe source suggestions? all these sites and books claiming to have family-friendly meals are such bunk! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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I got a great chicken curry one from the book frozen assests (you make huge batch and freeze). Its great. I do it on Saturday and we use it for those nights when we get home late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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and if you can get your child to eat fish - that's quick and easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:17 PM Flag
[ - ] does marraige counseling work? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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not ususally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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only if you both want it to... sincerely... and are willing to do the work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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It can be great, but only if you both want it, I've seen it work with a couple friends. DH and I skipped counseling and worked through the exercise section of the book "Getting the Love You Want". It helped us immensely. (our insurance didn't cover therapy at the time and we were broke) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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we had a very good experience with GTLYW, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:49 PM Flag
[ - ] how did you/will you wait between kids? how did you decide? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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2 yrs. wanted to have 4 dcs, close together, and did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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wow - was it really hard? can't imagine being 6 mos pg now (which it would take for me to do that interval...). are the kids friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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it was hard, but it's great now. dcs are all teenagers, and great buds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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were you able to work at all when they were little? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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no, was a sahm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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Our kids are 3.5 years apart. We decided to adopt #2 when #1 was almost 3 y.o. We wanted about a 3 year difference so it worked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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we are waiting 5 years in between [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:25 PM Flag
[ - ] double stroller...#1 will be 22 months when #2 is born. any recommendations? i don't like the top and bottom strollers because i feel so bad for the baby on the bottom. i am also scared that side by side will be wide. any help? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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I did a sit n stand stroller with 24 mo apart dc. Oldest loved being able to hop on and off to push elevator buttons or see something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:18 PM Flag
[ - ] is it possible to get your period for 3 days and then be pregnant? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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could it be implantation bleeding instead? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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i dont think, it is period like but i feel so sick out of nowhere? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:01 PM Flag
[ - ] getting divorced. will I have to give back the 3 ct engagement ring? (it was a family hierloom) 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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how long married? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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6 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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whose family? his, yes - its the right thing to do, but negotiate with it if you have to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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his family I though it is right, they have been awful to me so I really dont care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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use it to negotiate something you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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How about full custody with no visitation for him? Oh, and the ability to relocate... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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you can try... but it might be worth all the tvs and steros and the some great furniture [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Is he really so horrible that he should never see his kids? Talk about extreme? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I don't know -- I might keep it. Does he think you should give it back? I get the family heirloom, but he gave it to you and it's yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I think that the courts actually don't count heirloom rings as the wife's. I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere when I was getting married. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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^^^ it stuck out in my head b/c my mom did, but it was under the assumption that my sister would get it when she got engaged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Any lawyers on who can answer this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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i would, with the stipulation that it is to go to one of my dc, not another member of his family. (ie his new wife) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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