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[ - ] Ugh. Haven't had a yeast infection in years, and think I have one now, of course during a holiday weekend. should I diagnose myself and get some Monistat? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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better than burning discomfort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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this is going to sound bad, but I you absolutely sure that it is not an STD? I self-diagnosed a yeast infection that turned out to be gonorrhea, b/c my bf at the time cheated on me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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^^^I never get yeast infections, which should have clued me in... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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np: That really could have waited until after the holiday weekend. Now OP will be all itchy and burning and suspicious! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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NOT an STD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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then by all means, get some Monistat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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yes or you will suffer the whole weekend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:49 PM Flag
[ - ] I guess I always thought i'd grow up and do something great in the world. I haven't. I know I'm a good mother and that is important and valid and everything, but does anyone else sometimes feel that they never did all they should have or could have done ? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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No, but I've always kind of drifted and been happy doing whatever I've ended up doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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I thought I'd report from war zones or write an insightful book or create something, but I am a mom and a wife and a friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] We are expecting a 3rd dc. This time it's a boy (we have 2 girls). So many ppl are annoying us with their comments like Oh great you finally got the boy..or I KNOW YOUR DH is happy that this time it's a boy. We have never cared about gender but just hope for a healthy baby. Why do ppl think that all men want boys? Why do ppl think that we wouldn't have been happy with a 3rd girl? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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because people are kinda stupid. I have two dds, there were certain people who said, aw, are you sad it's not a boy? Um, no, I'm not married to henry VIII, another girl is ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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op: lol this is good. I can't stand how ppl are saying well thank god it's a boy..I know you must be happy. I said no I'm happy to be blessed with a healthy pregnancy. PPl are so dumb [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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because all men do want a son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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all they all masturbate too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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op: we only planned on 2 kids and I can tell you that my dh never cared. He was happy to be a dad. He didn't have a dad so he just was happy to have a family. I had asked him before we married and he said it never mattered. I believe him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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if you handed out an anon quiz - 99.9 percent of people would say they wanted one of each. Its not that hard to understand really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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op: fine but I'm talking about my dh and the point that ppl think it's ok to insult your unborn dc if god forbid it's not a boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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They didn't insult your unborn child. You told they it was a boy and they were happy for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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People feel the need to say something and it's usually tactless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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try being pg with the 3rd boy and see who gets the most annoying comments [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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op: what do they tell you? When I found out I was pg ppl were saying..I hope you have a boy this time. I never liked those comments [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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You can always say, "We scheduled an abortion when we found out it was a boy - so we could try again for a girl, but changed our mind at the last minute". And see what they do. Might be fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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np: Pg with ds #2 and am amazed at the comments I get [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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flame away, but i am always happy for friends who have several of one gender and then have the other. it's really nice to have both. i try never to be gauche enough to say "wow, you finally got the boy (or girl)" but i'm sure people pick up on something. no offense meant. i just think it's nice. lends a balance in some indescribable way. that being said, it's nice to have healthy children, either sex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Just want to vent for a minute. DH is still at the office although the building turned off the air conditioning at 3:00 today. It has to be like a sauna in there and everyone else has gone home except DH and one manager. We'd like to see him too ! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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please, most of our DHs are still working Id wager. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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I ralize that. It's just the idea that it is 90 degrees today, the air has been off now for over three hours in a buildings where the windows do not open, he could go home, but he is sitting in the heat instead of just saying "I'm done for today". It's just frustrating. can you allow that one might be a bit - say - hurt or frustrated that nothing will deter the man from his job ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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mine is. almost never leaves early, even when he can. there is always something... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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My dh told me they were finishing early today but that quite a few men were not telling their dw so that they didn't have to go straight home! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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to be honest, I'd be happier if mine were out with the "guys" having a drink. The hot office is just sad and disturbing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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Why can't he get away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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I think since the company is his he always feels there's more that can be done and nobody can do it properly but him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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That may well be true! I hope he heads home soon and that he isn't working tomorrow! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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Thank you. He is all ours tomorrow and Saturday. Outdoor concert Sunday night too. I worry more than anything and I guess it comes out as frustration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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Have a great weekend. My dh is out drinking with the boys and I'd rather he be home too :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:45 PM Flag
[ - ] any good venues for DS 1st BD party - a place that can accommodate adults and kids - would like to do a nice lunch for adults and some entertainment for kids 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.03.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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just say no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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what kind of entertainment did you have in mind? Group breast feeding? A mass diaper change? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Any of the venues that hold kid classes do birthdays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Serena or Venus? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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Venus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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I really like the Williams sisters. I think they are gutsy. I hope we see them in lots more finals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Ugh. 4 mo. needs to nap, but he just lays in his crib whining. Not crying, just trying to get me to pick him up. If I go in to soothe him, he smiles and acts all cute. What to do.......? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.03.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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whining is not crying, don't go in. i know it's hard but he's learning to manipulate you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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if i leave him to whine for a little while, he starts to cry. so wait until he's crying? oh, he's soooo learned how to manipulate me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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I don't think you are supposed to cio until 5 or 6 months, but I think I would try it with ds, if you search cio, you will find a ton of advice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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op: oh, god, i would never let him cio. not even in another month or so. i can't fathom letting my son cry for a long time. that is just cruel. i was just a little worried b.c. he sometimes doesn't sleep enough. like, in a 24 hr period, he's only been sleeping 12 hours sometimes. But he's happy enough, so maybe he's just not a big sleeper. who the heck knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:14 PM Flag
[ - ] cook moms: just bought fresh crab cakes. how long do i bake them? at what temp? tia! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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pan fry, a few minutes each side depending on how thick they are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] BornFree bottle users...5mo still uses Level 1 nipple but does collapse it sometimes. When did you move to Level 2? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.03.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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we use the avent nipples. they're safe silicone, and they fit our born free bottles. we switched to level two at 2 mos. frankly, my ds is a big eater. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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or: oh, and we use those b.c. they don't collapse like the born free nipples. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] When did your db first start sleeping a full night (at least 10 hours or so)? I'm moving my almost 4 mo old downstairs to her room and dreading running up and down steps all night- hoping she'll start sleeping for a long time soon. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sure my 2.5yo has never slept 10hrs in one go. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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around 18 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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mine started this at 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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I was lucky both times. By 8 wks they were sleeping 12 hrs straight. I just hope baby #3 does the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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by 8 weeks, first baby, good luck to you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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15 months for my daughter and 14 months for my son. both required some crying. I have a friend whose daughter still wakes one to three times a night at 3.5 years old. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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At 8 weeks, then at 4 mos started waking up at night for a few weeks. Again at 9 mos there was a period of waking up at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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@ 7 months they were sleeping 7-7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] i have 3 boys, just announced to my dh family that we are pg (last one) SIL says I don't know why you bother, its only going to be a boy anyway. Made me feel sad 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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Fucking bitch. Congratulations! It will be great, boy or girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Some people are so messed up about gender. I had people say "Oh, that's okay, you can always try for a girl next time" when I told them it was a second boy. On the flip side, in my family, I rule - my cousin's idiot DH was talking about trying for a boy next time at his second DD's BAPTISM, with the baby right on his lap! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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After SIL gave birth to a girl, her MIL told her in the hospital that she could try for a boy next time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Your SIL is nasty. Don't feel sad. Either a 4th boy or a girl will be fantastic. Congrats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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ty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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you are a lucky mom. signed, mom of 4 boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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your SIL is jealous..congrats and don't let the bitch make you feel sad about something so great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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Oh you know she didn't mean it meanly. Stop looking for trouble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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np: are you OPs SIL? That comment was rude no matter what [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:21 PM Flag
[ - ] I don't know how to handle this. BIL is a verbally abusive bully. He has been "good" for a while. But now my sister's baby is due in a month. BIL has been on a rampage lately. She won't do anything about it. He has been verbally abusive to me. Is there anyway I can go and see the new baby without having to be around him? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I doubt it. I hope your sis and her db are ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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op: it's just gotten worse and worse. i feel absolutely the worst for the dc. she already has a 2 year old. she feels "hurt" that i won't visit if bil is around, but i have to set my boundaries. she may tolerate him, but i will not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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You are right. He sounds like a bully. There isn't anything you can do for your sister though if she doesn't want to be helped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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op: it's so hard. i have another sibling who is trying to mediate...saying that i should visit because a baby only comes along once in a lifetime. but bil's behavior has been unacceptable. i don't pray for much, but i do pray for those dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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np: I kind of agree with your other sibling. Celebrate the joy with your sister now, you can make your point about BIL later. Though he sounds like such a freaking ass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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first off you can set his ass straight. He has no right to be verbally abusive to you. Don't let him do it. Go visit sis when he's at work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] my ds is sleeping, is it okey if i go in my back yard and get the laundry off of the clothesline? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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if DS is sleeping, is it OK if I close the bathroom door when I need to urinate ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Only if you lock the door behind you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:35 PM Flag
[ - ] whats your favorite white wine? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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mer soleil, peter michael chardonnay, and ramey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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conondrum [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Just gave 4 1/2 y/o dd dose of zithromax and then followed with ibuprofen 20min later. She vomitted within 10min of ibuprofen dose. Didn't feel sick to stomach before this. Did ibuprofen irritate her stomach? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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what is her diagnosis? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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upper respiratory infection, basically; also had v.red, sore throat and a white spot on tonsil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Not sure, but zithromax KILLS my stomach - I get really nauseated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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hard to say. but i think it's only long term use of ibuprofen that causes the irritation. how many doses of the zithro has she had? it could be the antibiotic. she also could be entering a new phase or her illness - or have something new. how's that for helpful? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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I have heard that you need to have them take ibuprofen/motrin ith food, as opposed to tylenol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:35 PM Flag
[ - ] The post about the married man sending the same fantasies to his wife and his mistress made me realize - I have the same fantasies with DH that I had with old boyfriends too. Even with some guy I knew was just a temporary fling or whatever, I still have the same tweaks and quirks. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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you creature of habit, you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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So it's just me? I thought it was so strange that the OP was angry about the fantasies above everything else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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well that was like a window right into the crazy, wasn't it ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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:) Yes, I guess I shouldn't be using that OP as any sort of gauge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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I don't think I am crazy at all. Don't you get mad when someone deceives you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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I wouldn't expect a man who is a cheater and a liar to tell me the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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How would I know that? He told me his wife said he could have an affair. OK, so I was stupid. But that doen't mean I am crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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Sorry, but your obsession with his wife is not healthy. Nothing that she does or is has anything to do with you and how he lied to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Yes, you all seem to agree that I mad at the wrong person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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He's a dog, simple as that. Get yourself together and go get a real man, you deserve that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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