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[ - ] Manhattan housing market finally starting to crack bigtime 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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from your lips to my search. what makes you say this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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http://www.halstead.com/resources_pressdetail.aspx?id=1916 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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that was really interesting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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yes, it is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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really? Do tell... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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i dont see it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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well, sales are down 22% over last year and inventory is up 30% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Again? Doesn't someone post this every week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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maybe so, but read the bloomberg article. it's hard to argue against statistics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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eh, it'll need to shatter into a million tiny pieces before we can afford it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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It's so annoying, I live in the inner ring near DC. I want to buy, but way out in the burbs things are dropping 20-50%. This hasn't started in my area, and I am too scared to buy, since it seems like those huge price decreases will eventually have to effect the inner ring as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:45 PM Flag
[ - ] How far along were you when you found out the sex of your baby? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.02.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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40 weeks and 1 day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Hee hee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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OP: I can't wait! I really really really want to know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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I was sort of glad we waited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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20 weeks i believer. it was whenever i got the nuchtal test done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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That happens earlier. I think between 12 and 14 weeks. That is early! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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was it really that early?? yikes! how quickly i forget. must mean it's time for #2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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it probably was 20 wks but during your 20 wk anatomy scan - would have not really been conclusive at nuchal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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20 weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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We never found out (twice) through choice. If we go for #3 I will want to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Why? What is different about #3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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I have 2ds I would be happy to have 3ds but also happy to have a dd. I'd like to know in advance so I can either know I can use the boys hand me downs or if I can go pink! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I see :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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13 weeks - sonogram tech asked if we wanted to know, so we realized it must be a boy (if she didn't see anything, it would be too soon to say it was a girl). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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was it a boy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Yep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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OP: I have a sonogram next week (week 15). So I should be able to find out then if the baby is in a good position? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Yes. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Thanks :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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12 weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Thats early - Was he/she right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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yes- cvs so 100% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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just shy of 12 wks - cvs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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I wish I found out that early - waiting is making me crazy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:07 PM Flag
[ - ] what would a 5yo boy like for his bday? although his family is always very generous with our 2 dc (around $50 gifts each), we cant affort giving a gift that will cost around $100. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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mine is really into bugs - a bug habitat, ant far, butterly cage, anything along those lines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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6 yo ds' favorite gift was a butterfly farm- I think it was $15 from TRU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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my 5yo DD loved this too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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magic tricks, books, frisbee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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you don't need to. he will like trucks, cars, trains, books, blocks... basically anything. $50 or less is fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] how many bum genius diapers would i need in order to use them almost exclusively? (expecting my 1st any day) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Never heard of them but assume you will be changing diapers at the very least 3hourly for a while anyway - so lots! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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I think that they recommend 20-25 (washing every other day) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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wait til the baby is here. you dont know if it fits his bum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Any recommendations for hypnobirthing classes in NYC? - I saw Ms. Fox (birthingwithhypnosis.com) and Kathryn Beck (imaginehealthandwellness.com) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.02.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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No recommendations but my friend who tried hypnobirthing said it was good up to a point and then it still hurt like hell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Yeah - I have no illusions, but figure any little bit helps. Want to go natural, but my husband s*cks in a crisis so that kind of rules out Bradley and that stuff were you need a coach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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you can have a doula coach. won't work for bradley but she can help you with otehr stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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GL and I hope you find something that works for you. I was fine going natural until no one could tell me how long it was going to go on for. If they had said one more hour I might have been able to cope but just thinking that it might go on forever made me give in and have an epidural. My friend with the natural birth said it was very painful but that she would do it that way again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know of a place like realbirth in Queens or long island? I have a friend who could use the drop in breastfeeding clinic but the schlep to manhattan with a one week old is daunting. thanks 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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No, but I bet there's a La Leche League closeby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I don't know those areas but her local Ped office might have a group or know of one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I think that most hospitals have them at scheduled times [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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no, but I bet if you called realbirth, they may have some referrals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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or also call 311-there is a big push to bf now through city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Does swimming make ear infections worse? Say you don't know that DB has an ear infection and they go swimming - is it likely that that made it worse? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.02.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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No. It's possible that they could get water in the ear and that could lead to "swimmers' ear", which might make the infection worse, but that would be unusual. It's not like doctor's advise skipping baths when DCs have ear infections. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Going to RMA for first visit. What can we expect. We think it is dh with problem. We know he has motility and count on the low side. I am almost 38, with one 4 year old dc, who was conceived first month trying. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.02.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Blood tests, physical exam, possibly recommendation for an HSG for you, semen analysis for him (whether done then or later) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Kng Fu Pand ok for 4 and 6yos. Why is it PG instead of G? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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because of the fighting I assume. Wall-E was super cute if you are looking for an alternative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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Wall-E was brilliant IMHO, and 5 yr old dc loved it and actually understood the social commentary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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We really enjoyed it as well. All of us! Can't say that about the panda movie, I found it unbearable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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WOW I meant Kung Fu Panda [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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DH took 4 yo DS and they both loved it. I had not idea it was PG, but we're pretty laid back about stuff like that. DH did not say it was violent or off color or anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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unless they get scared really easy, I think it is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] anybody look at DH cell e mail and text messages ? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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scared to ask, feel more informed ? or like they warn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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Honestly, it causes more trouble than it is worth. Too much gets misinterpreted. Also, if you find out he is cheating, are you going to be willing to leave him, or just keep quiet and be upset. If the latter, than don't look [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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I'm not worried about my dh cheating on me. I read his email because of other things - like him forgetting to tell me he made plans, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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yes, I've never found anything though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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why do you do it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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mainly because I found out a past bf cheated on me that way, so it became habit. I should probably stop, but it makes me feel so much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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does it really though? I understand about the past creeping into the present, but how would he feel if he found out you were checking up on him? Not so nice I'll bet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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I actually doubt he would care at all. Neither of us is particularly private, I wouldn't care if he did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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ok then. Maybe it's not so bad after all ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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im convinced its bad. only fascinating part is knowing where DH was time wise when some messages come in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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We share a computer at home, so I see his emails and he sees mine. I don't check his blackberry or cell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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its a bad habit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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This isn't a habit, we aren't sneaking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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i check dh's emails b/c he's not descriptive. so if i want the full scoop on the family drama - i have to go and read the emails myself. or else i just get "my brother may have an illegitimate child." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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LOL! Are we married to the same man? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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you are me. we have major issues with dh's parents and if I didn't read his email I wouldn't understand half of what is going on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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cant he jusr forward them to you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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probably - i never asked. dh doesn't care. i have all of his passwords and he has mine. i would never listen to his phone/text messages. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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exaclty! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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what's the difference? Why do you think one is better than the other? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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no - i've never thought of checking his phone messages. never occured to me and i'm not interested [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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If I didn't read his email, I would only find out about parties, ect. the day they were happening;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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not unless he asks me to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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you bet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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you bet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 AM Flag
[ - ] SAHMs: How much time do you spend playing/interacting with dc, not including mealtime, bedtime? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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varies widely depending on how busy I am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Did any of you find out the gender of your baby around 15 weeks? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.02.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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i found at at 12 weeks w cvs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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Anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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18wks with #1 (amnio); 11 weeks with #2 (CVS) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] When did you start to show? Also, did you show down low or all over your tummy? Pregnant with #1 and curious! Thanks! :) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.02.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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just had lunch with bf who is at 21 weeks not not really showing so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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I am only 14 weeks - so it must be in my head! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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some people have a "waist thickening" phenomenon early on - especially if you are on the thin and/or petite side. you aren't really showing as much as your pants don't fit so well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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I am 18 weeks and look like a whale. But this is my third. I have huge babies, so maybe you are going to have a huge baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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with #1 I didn't really show until about 24 weeks. I woke up one morning with a watermelon belly. with #2, I couldn't button my pants at 10 weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:41 PM Flag
[ - ] I found out this week that I am having a third ds. I am thrilled. I love boys, I love that I have tons of stuff already, I am not horribly disappointed that I will never have a daughter. Yet I don't want to tell anyone that I know the sex because the few people I've told (including my mother) are so openly disappointed for me. I hate disappointing everyone when I am infact really happy. They are bringing me down. WWYD? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I would love a third boy, congratulations! You are the Queen of your home. The Quarterback of your team. When people ask just smile and say you are not telling anyone yet but you are thrilled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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make sure you start off by saying how excited you are... don't let them slip it in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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i was you, 15 years ago. now have 4 ds's, and am the happiest woman alive. i never told anyone; kept 'em guessing, but was secretly thrilled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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op: Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:12 PM Flag
[ - ] On the 4th of July, I plan on telling my DH and his entire family that DH cheated on me with another man. DH knows I know and I told him I had to humiliate him but he doesn't know where I will do this. His family will be stunned. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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awesome! Can you put that on youtube for us? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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I don't want to do that to my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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but they will see it in person. That will be much more traumatic than having some random thing on youtube. C'mon. I know you want to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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pretty please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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this is a comlete bs story! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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OR duh! I know that. I'm just playing along. SShhhh! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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You should make a nice trifle to go with that. Trifle makes everything better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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wow. do you really want to do that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Oh you can do better than that. Tell his sister-in-law. The news will spread like wildfire [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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drama [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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good god - that is drama. how did you find out? im sorry - are you leaving him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I am staying with him. I fuond out when I found the guy's penis in DH's mouth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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was said penis still attached to the other man? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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dear God, he had bitten off a penis?!?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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this is getting better and better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Why are you staying with him? Lots of $$$. If he is gay I would imagine this could happen again because you probably don't have a penis to put in dh's mouth. right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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What is wrong with BOTH of you. Why must you humiliate him? Do you feel humiliated that he cheated on you with a man. Would you be doing this if it had been a woman? just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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I felt humilated that he did that and I would do it if it was with a woman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Make sure to bring diagrams in case the elders aren't exactly sure what you are talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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np ooohh! Good idea! A few full color flow charts ought to do the trick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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How funny would it be if they already knew and joke was on you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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fakety fake, fake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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And WHY do you have to humiliate him exactly? Is he gay? Are you outing him too? Can't you just get a good old fashioned divorce? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:08 PM Flag
[ - ] OMG, they liberated Ingrid Betancourt! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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I assumed she was long dead. that's amazing. Was it a goodwill gesture? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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no! the Colombian military did it. Also liberated 3 Americans, and 10 others. AND McCain was in the country when it happened. Uribe probably timed the attack to help McCain. Payback for Hugo Chavez [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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who is this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Colombian reformer politician who was kidnapped by Chavez's FARC rebels and held captive for 5? years in the Colombian jungle. They didn't even let her tell her family she was alive. She's an amazing person too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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np interesting. Thanks for the heads up. I'll check the news about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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