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[ - ] My ds just 6 is running away from my hugs and kisses. I only get sugar when he's tired or hurt. Is this the beginning of the end of affection from my little guy? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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get sugar?? where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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what's wrong with someone calling it sugar? where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Moving to Seattle area from NYC with 4 y.o. and 2 y.o. - any tips? I'm trying to get excited, but am already missing NYC ... how is Kirkland? Trying to find someplace on east-side that's not too cruelly suburban. THANKS. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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eh. It's all suburban there. If you want to keep the feeling of living in a city I would suggest you stay in Seattle or maybe Bellvue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Kirkland is cruelly suburban. Why the east side? Why not Seattle proper? If you must do the east side, I agree with the other poster that you might want to consider Bellevue -- it has a downtownish area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Bellevue has a really good school district, if not the best in the area. Second is Lake Washington where Kirkland is located. I would suggest Bellevue, stick close to the high-end Bellevue Square Mall, lots of high rise condos, financial buildings etc. There is a great kids park within walking distance. Main Street one block down has great eateries and boutiques for shopping. It is adjacent to Medina, a gated community where Bill Gates reside. Very close to both bridges to Seattle. There is a variety of ethnic restaurants nearby as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:59 PM Flag
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But on the other hand, I do like the walking neighborhoods of Seattle such as Wallingford (John Stanford International School), Queen Anne, Greenlake (great park), West Seattle (California Ave.), Capitol Hill (15th Ave.) for more diversity. Grew up in NYC and now have 2 kids (5yo & 3yo). These neighborhoods have many walking destinations and you may be able to find a Craftsman home to boot! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:10 AM Flag
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3rd and last thing, check out Seattle Magazine (seattlemag.com). Current edition ranks all Seattle area neighborhoods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:18 AM Flag
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Bellevue is a far better choice. Excellent schools and booming economy. It's culturally and ethnically diverse and the downtown area is spectacular. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.12.08, 07:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Db is 10mo today and a great baby but I'm just feeling down. He doesn't crawl, doesn't get from laying down to sitting, will pull up on people but never on objects, etc. Pediatrician says not to worry until he's 1yo and i know he's probably right but I feel like he hasn't really hit any new milestones in 3-4mos and I'm really frustrated with worry. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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my dd didn't crawl until 11mo..and walked at 12mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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was he pulling up on stuff and/or cruising at any point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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she was pulling up on some things but until 11mo I called her my lazy one..she was just really lazy..then the light went out, started to crawl and really got motivated. This was diff. since my #1 dd was walking by 10mo and pulling up on things by 6-7mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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^^meant then the light went ON [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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op: he'll pull up on my hands but never on anything else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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my dd was scared to pull up on many things. She would do it on me but was nervous on most things. Like I said I thought she would be lazy and low key but once the crawling started it was all diff. from then on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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I hope my db is the same as yours. I hate seeing my other "mom" friends and their dbs are all crawling around (and some walking around) and mine is just plopped on his butt and I worry they all think something is wrong with him and I haven't noticed or something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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just take it day by day. He may surprise you and just start crawling. I wasn't worried since my Ped didn't seemed worried. I was just shocked how diff. my 2 dds were at that age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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My ds has just started to crawl at 9mo but he didn't even start rolling until he was 8mo. He crawled before he could sit. Every child is different. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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DS didn't crawl til 1 year, didn't walk until 18 months, slow to start talking. He's 6 now--handsome, bright, fast runner, rides a bike, learning to swim, huge vocabulary. Every baby is different--give it time & try not to compare to other babies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:20 AM Flag
[ - ] got all inspired by Dara Torres and swam today. used to swim competitively but haven't in a long time. man, am I knocked out. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.08.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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she is a machine. absolutely amazing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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seriously. i do wonder about drugs though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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hmmm.... do you think? i just think her body is such a temple for her, that she wouldn't besmirch it with drugs.... could be totally wrong! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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i want to think that and hope to think that, but you never know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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don't you think she would get caught through testing if she were doing drugs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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there are many tricks used to avoid testing pos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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she's offered to go through any testing they want, anything, above and beyond the usual [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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do you think she is on roids. I still think she is amazing but just wonder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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yeah, I kind of think she is doing something. I don't want to think this though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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If she isn't then every woman should sign up at the local y today and start swimming. It is just that it is just so common these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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op here-i wasn't even that slow and kept lapping the people in my circle! we can all get in the pool and kick butt. admittedly, the people in my circle were all elderly, but still [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I couldn't lap the old people in my pool so go ahead and feel great about yourself! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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some of the older swimmers are in great shape. my great aunt swam in the 1924 and 1928 olympics and swam every day until she died in her 90's. she was pretty fast for most of her life-just did water aerobics until the end [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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i just think she would have a whole different "look" if she were taking steroids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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the swimmer named Margaret totally has that look. but at least Dara is in the water, which is pretty good and inspires me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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is she the 41 yr old? Saw her the other day and she kicked ass. I'm 40 and was so impressed by her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Sheryl Crow makes me feel this way too. Like I could still be a rock star and surf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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she's been drug tested, blood and urine, 15 times since march! doubt she's on any sort of drugs. also, she admitted to spending more than $100k on her body over the past year -- trainers, stretchers, nutritionists, and the like. i think she's genetically blessed, and has nurtured her assets. she's amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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ita...my hero [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:08 PM Flag
[ - ] want a great duvet & sheet set for 2 yo db's room. i like serena and lily, land of nod, garnet hill... but haven't found exactly the right thing. where else to look? any online sites? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I like the Company Store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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Warm Biscuit Bedding Company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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RoomandBoard.com, companystore.com, potterybarnkids.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:35 AM Flag
[ - ] How long after you weaned did your breasts return to normal or get smaller? It has been 2+ weeks and i am still huge 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.08.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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no clue. I have big boobs and couldn't tell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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you didn't go up any bra sizes while bf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I did but just a half cup sz..I was just fuller not really much bigger. I was able to use my own bras [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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nr: in the beginning yes, but then it went down a bit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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only took about 2 weeks for me, but i'm pretty small to begin with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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are you also heavier than you were before? that would account for bigger boobs too (fat) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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about 10lbs heavier, not enough to account for the 3 cup size increase [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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They went back to normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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^^^before I weaned, but by the time I weaned db was only nursing once a day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:28 AM Flag
[ - ] at what age do you start doing drop off playdates? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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3 or 4 depending on the child and your relationship w/ the other parent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I did at 5yr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:00 AM Flag
[ - ] what do you do w/ a nanny who doesn't follow your rules? i'm usually home for db's nap and he always goes down w/ no crying/a few mins of crying. i told her to put db down for nap & let him cry for up to 15 mins. she didn't. she has a different philosophy than me and does it out of the goodness of her heart. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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op: now db will be totally off schedule for the rest of the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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she won't let him cry or she let him cry for longer than 15 min. My guess is she thinks the crying is making you think that she sucks as a nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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no, she didn't let him cry at all. he went to sleep 2 hours later than he normally does for a morning nap. he was up for 4 hours, usually he's up for no more than 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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op: she's great as a nanny, but this one area sucks! i can't always be home for his naps, though now i will try to (which will annoy me). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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then you need to lay down the law. It is not unreasonable of you to expect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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i'm so bad at law laying!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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you're obviously pretty good at it with db. So many mom's come here and b*tch and moan about how their kids won't go down, and then we find out that they won't let their kid cio ever. You're doing great, and you're right. If you let it go on, it may spill over into bedtime as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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my worst fear is that it spills over to bedtime and continues after she leaves. this is my 3rd dcs and the other 2 are fabulous sleepers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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sorry but this annoys me. Your dc your rules. If she doesn't like it, get another job [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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she was my baby nurse originally and is now here for a few months from another country. i can't just let her loose. i guess i have to implore her to follow my rules. she seriously thinks she's his grandmother visiting. oy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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she needs to respect you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Question about autism, developmental issues: GF asked me if I thought her dc looked normal. DC is 1 ydoes not react to things, no interest in walking or trying, does not easily respond or react to actions or interaction. Eyes are crossed. Could he be just slower to develop? Do you think he should be tested, I said he looked fine but he doesn't strike me as fine but I am not a doctor and would never say so but now I am so worried and want to urge her to test now if that is the case. Any advice? TIA 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 07.08.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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next time she brings it up I would tell her to ask her ped because it's obviously concerning her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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You are an ass. I hate dishonest people who are afraid to say difficult things. If you thought she should get help as her FRIEND you should have not only urged her you should be helping her info etc. Get off UB and call her now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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np; I disagree she's an ass. You don't know her friend. How many ppl ask things like do I look fat in this dress and would get totally pissed off if you said yes. YOU don't know how she will react to OP's honest opinion. I think OP should just urge her to ask these questions to the professionals..her PED [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Thank you for that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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I am not an a$$ I love my friend, I don't want to worry her unnecessarily and I REALLY don't want her thinking I feel there is something wrong with her db! I did tell her to talk to the ped because I am just a mother not a trained doctor, but trust me this all comes from love and support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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this is the only thing you could have told her. Good rec's..just hope she calls PED [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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I agree, I really hate that too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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np: sure..you would love for a friend to tell you that your kid looks sick or like something is wrong. Then when the dc isn't dx with an issue or developemental delay, you will bitch and moan how this person called your dc delayed or retarded. Some ppl are damned if they do and damned if they don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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Then don't say "the baby looks fine" so that she feels like it is all in her head. When someone is in that situation they could feel scared of the results and need someone else to push them to take actions. You should have said "if you have any concerns you go to a doctor and follow it up with some great story of the mother who got help and now the baby is perfect and how great that she listened to her insticts." No you don't say "you have a freaking crossed eyed baby" but you can say "Go right now, because you can never be too sure. In any case you know you messed up or you wouldn't be posting here to assure yourself that you aren't the awful friend that you are. NOW GO FIX IT. THINK OF THAT POOR CHILD NOT GETTING HELP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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she did tell her she wasn't a professional and told her to go and see the PED. She gave her good advice..but why should she be brutally honest wtih someone that she knows may not appreciate the brutal honestly. She knows her friend..we don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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because she also said the child looks fine. When I call my friend and say I think I some thing is wrong, there are times when it is my imagination running wild and there are times when I'm on to some thing. When my friend says don't call the dr. just yet it is just a headache not brain tumor that is good, but if she really thought it was a brian tumor like poster above really believes there is a problem, she is delaying me from getting the help I need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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as a mom you need to use your own gut instinct and not rely on your friends to tell you to call the dr or not. If you can't do this you are screwed with parenting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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np: gosh, what's wrong with asking the opinion of a mom-friend for something you're concerned about first? yikes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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nothing is wrong with asking a friend BUT don't ask if you are really not ready for some brutal honesty. I think if you feel like there may be a physical issue with your dc, call the ped and not ask a mom friend. They aren't Drs and may give you the wrong advice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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OP here and if you are the same lady who has been yelling and calling me an ass since this post began then you have no right to be acting as if this other woman is jumping all over you. She makes a good point, why would you care what a friend said instead of your doctor, and WHY would you be the sort of friend to stick her busybody nose into another family's private business. you clearly have issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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OP here, that woman you just yelled at was not me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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surely her ped has noticed the crossed eyes? If not she should maybe find a new ped or contact early intervention for an evaluation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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OK I can answer this. When my dc was 6 months old my best friend told me she thought it was unusual for a child to show certain traits and they may be signs of an underlying issue. My dh & I never recognized these signs until she pointed them out, then they were impossible to miss. We had our pediatrician immediately see him and that got us on the way to a dx. I am THANKFUL that she was forthright with me and I was able to start helping dc immediately. It still amazes me that no one else saw these signs, including pediatrician, until she pointed them out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Thank you for sharing your story and I am thrilled that you got help! GL to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I don't think what you did was bad. I would just follow up and ask her what she decided to do. Anyway, my niece sounds very different but her pediatrician was lame and the eye doctor actually was the one who noticed things. She probably needs to bring the child to an eye dr to have the baby's eyes uncrossed. Even this might contribute to the baby's behavior. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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OP HERE: does crossed eyes mean there could be something mentally wrong with the baby????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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no..it may be that the baby has weak eye muscles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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right, but it may be something that is easier to correct now with an eye patch or something 'simple'......if the kids eyes are crossed her ped should have said something about it by now to her and if not, I'd be looking for a new ped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:28 AM Flag
[ - ] this may be a really stupid queation, but a friend invited us to her ds bday party. first a pool where non-members pay a lot then just hang/lunch/play back at their place. what is the protocol? when we get there does she pay for all of us? 2 adults/2 dc? or do we pay? i really cant afford to pay 100+ for 1 hour of swimming. not sure what to do. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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if she makes you pay that is ridiculous and rude. She invited, she should pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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ok - that is what i thought - so when we arrive there, should we just step back for when its time to pay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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if you are unsure, I would ask her what the cost is for the pool. If you ask she should say don't worry it's our treat. If she says it' s$100..I wouldn't go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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i know, but we already said yes to the invite but did not know about the pool thing, would not want to look cheap - hate these things :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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she really needs to treat. You need to ask anyway so you aren't caught off guard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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She should treat, but I doubt that she's planning on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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Ask her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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any clue how many other people she's inviting? have you been there before or can you play dumb and ask "do we need to meet at the gate or will they let us in without you present?" just some kind of question that would allow her to volunteer the info - "oh you just pay and they let you in." or "we're paying for everyone up front and your name is on a list." that kind of thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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besides our family there will be another child with parent - so a very little bday party for her dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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Is the other family members of this pool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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i would assume she paid some package deal for her party. i am not sure if there is a not tacky way of asking. Maybe ask her if you can pay by credit card at the place and see if she says "don't be ridiculous it is all paid for". Are you sure it is not a drop off party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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no - the kids are little and there is a pool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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np: i think this is the way to do it, by asking if they take cc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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if the party is that small, she probably didn't pay for a package deal. Don't ask about the credit card if you're thinking about backing out if you're paying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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if you ask & it's clear that you're paying & it's too much $ for you, just go alone w/ the one dc who is the friend of her dc. say the other dc wasn't feeling well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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You are over thinking this. Just call her and ask her what the deal is with getting in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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I am pretty sure she will pay for you. She will probably need to meet you at the gate anyway or else you can't get in. I wouldn't worry too much about it. My parents go to a golf club and always just pay for guests. This is probably why they are having a mini party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Having a few friends over to our apt on Friday night and I'm at a loss for what to make for dinner. What can i make that is light and delicious and doesn't require the oven? BBQ not an option. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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order out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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buy grilled chicken breasts, grilled veggies, a fabulous dessert and other stuff from a gourmet store, a few great cheeses with sliced baguettes and crackers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] If I wanted someone to come to my house 2x a week to do laundry and light housecleaning (just whatever could get done while the laundry is running) and possibly put together an occasional meal, how many hours each day would I need her to come? Any clue how much an hour I should expect to pay? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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about 5-6 hrs each time - if you really want someone to be interested, at least $20/hr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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so - count on $200/wk, huh? sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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$200 sounds right. I pay 80 for once a week so you might be able to get it down to $160. Define "light housecleaning' my lady does floors, laundry, changes sheets, clean the bathroom, dishes if there are any, and straightens up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Every once and a while I fantasize about sending my kids to public school and how I would spend all that extra money. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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well, if you were me, you'd be spending it on property taxes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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lol - we moved to the burbs b/c we only had to spend $50,000 more total on our house and we'd be paying about that each year at private school. i'm kind of the opposite of you - every time I miss our old neighborhood I remind myself of all the vacations, meals out and stuff that we would have to give up if we'd stayed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Surprise pg - we've already discarded our infant carrier - it would have been too old anyway. Any reason not to get the Graco snugride (do they still make those?) I don't feel like looking at a million seats. Just want a lightweight, safe one. Not doing a travel system. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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congrats! Graco snugride is still the best one, IMHO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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thanks! good to know. i need to start checking things off my list - i'm still in denial at 25 wks. lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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poster below..I know what you mean. I'm 24 wks and the surprise is still shocking. We were done with kids (have 2) and got rid of everything..now we need to buy everything all over again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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op: well - procrastination was on my side this time. we still have a crib and changing table. my other stuff was so worn down i prob would have wanted new anyway. i don't know. we're definitely going with a minimalist approach this time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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I was a procrastinator(sp?) too but after 3.5 yrs we got rid of the crib (small apt)...4 wks later I found out I was pg. Go Figure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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omg - i stepped away and just saw this. that is so funny. we did the same thing. finally let our oldest move into her own room, two weeks later dh had a consultation for his vasectomy, a week after that i took a positive pg test. it's #4 for us - we WERE using bc. i know it will all work out but we're going to be crowded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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am pg by surprise too. Been looking and the snugride is still out there and good..the only thing the one we had 4 yrs ago had the gracopedic foam..now they don't. They have styrofoam and it's not as comfy in my opinion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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It's the same foam. Trust me on this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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Snugride is great. We had one, lent it out and never got it back. When we had ds, DH went out and got the Peg Perago. It was awful. so heavy, hard to carry, straps tangled, sunshade didn't move. Go for the graco. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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my db will be outgrowing graco snugride car seat/carrier..interested in buying ? selling cheap...great condition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have their dcs see David Levine or Lawrence Limb (pediatric dentists)? Thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.08.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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We go to Jed Best on the UWS - he has a large group of SN patients. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Name Poll: William or Evan? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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i have a william, and love that name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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William. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Evan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Guillermo (william in spanish)..don't like it in english [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Evan is heaven [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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np: my cousins son is Evan and my dd calls him Heaven [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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love William, also like Evan but not as much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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I like Evan a lot but know too many of them (all my age though) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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