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[ - ] I am so frustrated, I am 9 wks pp and have been dieting working out and my weight hasn't changed any. I gained 50 lb and lost an initial 20. I thought breastfeeding helped you lose weight too? any advice, please! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.30.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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i gained between 50-60 both times and don't beat yourself up. The berastfeeding is consuming a ton of calories and if you eat healthy foods - the standard veggies, lean protein, whole grain, fruit, and a TON of water - the weight will come off. Don't make yourself crazy. I think I lost all of mine without any dieting by 8 months or so and now weigh less than I did before. Maybe that's because my boobs have shrunken to the size of prunes ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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I haven't been drinking enough water thanks, will do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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and that's funny, I feel like I have 20lb boobs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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if you overdo it in the weeks pp, you actually slow your metabolism down. you have to go with what your body can do. esp if you're bfing. eat well and exercise, but be gentle with your body. 9 wks is nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Never worked for me. Gained about 40 with each. Lost 20 the first 2 weeks. Only started losing remaining 20 pounds at 1 year ppd. Nursing made me HUNGRY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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its all about the exercise. you have to get up and move. bfing isn't going to do all the work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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oh I know, I am going to teh gym and taking db out to walk in the morning too, I just feel like I should have some results by now but oh well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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BTW she's wrong. BF does ALL the work. Really. I have 2 kids and never had to exercise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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at 9 wks you're still recovering and your hormones are still out of whack. Eat healthy food when you're hungry, exercise, and don't consider dieting until 6 mos pp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I have a 3 month old. I had the same frustration, but then in the last 3 weeks, so Week 11-14, I lost 6 lbs! Go figure. No exercise just nursing. So it must be a hormonal thing. Hang in there. I know it stinks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] I"m 22 weeks preg and have been drinking a cup of decaf in the morning for most of my pregnancy. Someone just told me that it's healthier to have a cup of regular b/c of the chemicals in decaf...thougts? insights? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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uh oh - i have a cup of decaf every day and i'm 12 weeks. yikes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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there are decafs available that aren't treated with chemicals. I think they call it "water processed." I would look in whole foods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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also trader joes has one that the coffee is naturally not caffinated, so it doesn't have to be treated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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Its fine. One cup on def/reg coffee a day is fine. Moderation is key. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:29 PM Flag
[ - ] everytime I sign on to UB I have to reset me password. I barely come on anymore because it's such a PITA! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Site Feedback 06.30.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Do you have your browser security settings set really high? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:58 PM Flag
[ - ] EVERYTIME I sign on to urban, I have to reset my password. I never come on anymore because it's such a PITA! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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That happens to me too. Seems like such a simple thing to fix. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] true 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:18 PM Flag
[ - ] thanks. it seemed like a good place but you never know.... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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oops. meant for baseball post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:18 PM Flag
[ - ] true or false: you can bring a convertible carseat on a plane to sit in the airplane seat so you have your carseat with you upon arrival. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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it has to fit in airplane seat, and I don't think all do. You may want to measure it to see. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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OP: anyone know if the britax boulevard does? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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You'll have to measure it and then find out the width of the seat on the plane you're taking. Major pita, but that's the only way to can guarantee it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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quick google turned up this list of seat widths http://www.seatguru.com/charts/domestic_economy.php [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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OP: OMG - you are brilliant! why didn't i think of that! THANKS!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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We've had issues with this traveling internationally (Britax)- the US airlines are familiar with them, but some European airlines don't consider them in compliance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.02.15, 02:17 AM Flag
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OP: ok, i was in a very high end baby store in LA on Saturday & the sales woman said "people don't bring these seats on airplanes, they bring infant carrier on" and when i said that of course toddler seats go on planes she said ok thankyou, goodbye! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I hope you kicked her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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don't know if you are kidding, but honestly, this exchange with her really set me off. plus she was hideously ugly & so condescending, her dismissive comments really got me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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how dumb can one be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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I've never seen a kid in a car seat on a plane, fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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now that they are charging for every piece of lugage, I'm sure that you will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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People don't bring carseats on planes, they get gate checked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.15, 09:55 PM Flag
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You can gate-check the carseat (free), you don't have to bring in in the airplane cabin to have it with you in the new city. Same for wheelchairs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.15, 09:52 PM Flag
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I rent a seat at the destination for toddlers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.02.15, 12:39 AM Flag
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You have to pay for the seat, duh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.02.15, 12:40 AM Flag
[ - ] How do you honor your child or children? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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by dancing around them each morning while bearing Eggos and glass of Ovaltine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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blue ribbons for every time he actually pees in the toilet, a trophy for staying in his bedroom at night, full page ad in the Times when he puts his toys away. The usual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Why dear responders, would you respond to this question so negatively? Is there something wrong with the question? Is it unreasonable? Impolite? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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slightly hippy-dippy sounding, but not wrong or impolite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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What if it wasn't intended to be 'slightly hippy-dippy sounding'? What if it was a serious question? That nobody has seen it that way yet is sad. What's wrong with honoring your children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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it was just in the phrasing... don't get all weepy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Why would you think I'd be all weepy? It remains a serious question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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okay, so why don't you answer it yourself, OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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what does it even mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Curious response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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not particularly. It's a weird question that implies we put our kids on a pedestal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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So OP, how do YOU honor your child? Guess I am confused about the question too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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Anything I could possibly say would be instantly preyed upon by most of you. Not interested in that. If you can't interpret the question, just press "stop watching" ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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I don't. I love him, try to teach him internal self-esteem and a million other things, but I wouldn't say I currently "honor" him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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How do you honor your spouse or partner? How did your parents honor you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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I wouldn''t say I "honor" anyone. I really don't get what you mean and wish you would explain instead of being so self-righteous about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Just press "stop watching" so you don't have to think about self-righteousness, at least here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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I am seriously asking OP for an explanation, but she is resistant to give one for some reason. If the question is so easy, why can't you explain, OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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Did I say it was easy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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oh, I give up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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On a larger scall I could see organizing society around the needs of its youngest members. But that could never happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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OP: well that does sound like an interesting idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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OP: To me it means seeing them for the creatively intelligent people they are, respecting their personhood as their own, recognizing them as essential members of the community and providing the fundamental nurturance they need in order to flourish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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I would call that respectful parenting, not honoring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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OP: yes I see you and I agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:36 PM Flag
[ - ] I've always been moody and unfortunately still have anger problems, even at age 40. I'm starting to notice that I'm at my moodiest during my period (I know, a cliche) and that it seems to be worse since I had a child. Anyone else notice this after having a child, or perhaps it's midlife? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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yes. this is me. had to go on wellbutrin because i was making myself nuts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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did the wellbutrin help? OP is me, too - just turned 40 with major anger probs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Hi, thank you for answering. What's Wellbutrin? I'm wondering if there's any kind of herbal crap or something that could help. This morning I was really grumpy with poor little dd and then suddenly I realized, it always happens with my period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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not or but wellbutrin is an antidepressant. If you have the money and want to try the natural route, I would find someone who specializes in alternative medicine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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Me. I'm a venomous bitch when my period is about to start. I've screamed my head off at poor dc on more than one occasion because of it. I'm also in my 40s and noticed it getting worse after having a dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Paella difficult to make? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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to make it really well it is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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the KEY is the crust at the bottomof the pan...mmmmmmm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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op: I did read about that... nice and crisp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Has any one had a birthday party at the baseball center (or gone to one) in the apple building on west 74th? if so, was it good? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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yes. excellent. they do a great job [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I had my son's 4th birthday party there in July. Its not the nicest of venues but they did a great job and they definitely don't nickel and dime you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.13.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the difference between a mistress and a girlfriend? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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a mistress is if guy is married. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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oh - thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone vacationed on the Outer Banks? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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yes and it is beautiful and easy to relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Do you recall which town you stayed in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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