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[ - ] Anyone else? Feeling old recently. 20-something stylist at hair salon told me older women look better with shorter hair (and this while she's working on my hair, so obviously she meant me). Feel so bone tired running around after kids, all while juggling marriage and work and housework. And I'm 37! 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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so is your hair short now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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Before I had db 20 months ago, I still felt young. Now, I feel very, very old. I'm 35. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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ugh, me too, also 37. I am tired of keeping up my hair color, and debating letting it just go gray (it would be about 70% gray- early gray in my family). I'm not going to do it, because I will look 57 with gray hair, but it would be so nice not to have to worry about it anymore. So that made me feel old, that I don't care if my hair is gray [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Do NOT let it go gray. That would be a huge mistake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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that really depends on hair type, thickness, and your complexion. gray can look great or it can wash you out. and if you have thin, fine hair, it will make you look older IMO. but if you have thick, full hair, it can look good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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gray never looks good unless it's actually white and you are 70 years old, stylish, and beautiful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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you forgot to add "IMO" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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no way I can think of 2 very hot-looking women in their 30s with grey hair I've seen recently. It's so unusual on a young-ish woman it looks almost punk rock (in a good way) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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can't you just do it yourself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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yep. that's when it started but i didn't have kids yet. now 46 w 2 dcs and really feeling it. keep exercising. that helps. (and yes, short hair does look better on me now) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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maybe shoulder length would work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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39 and pg here. I feel like I'm invisible to all men I am so old. I keep trying to think up older actresses that still have it together. And it is less about how I look and more about the FATIGUE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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You should try Xac Anthony Salon in Chelsea!! Amazing Cuts and colorists and they are very friendly and affordable and stylists vary in age! I go and I've sent my friends and they ALL love it and are very happy!!! www.xacanthony.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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F off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 08:51 AM Flag
[ - ] I've lost 18 pounds. Still fat. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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you done good. keep up the exercising/toning, and cardio, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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cycling like mad. 50 miles yesterday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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fabulous. keep it up. what about weight-lifting to tone your arms? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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but losing 18 pounds is completely awesome! now you know how to do it and can keep losing more if you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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I've got momentum. Those damn BMI numbers just look ridiculous to me though. Like I would be a toothpick at those weights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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just go until you feel comfortable and happy with your shape. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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well, that's sort of impossible, but yes, within reason anyway! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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difficult but not impossible! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:03 AM Flag
[ - ] to the mom whose DH has a year-long affair with 21 yrs old nanny: could you sue the nanny? for breech of fiduciary duty? i mean, where were the kids while they were doing it? wasn't she supposed to be with them? what do you think, lawyers moms? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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not lawyer, but I doubt it is worth it. DH was boss too and obviously he was allowing it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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I'm a lawyer, and no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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I guess I should say, you can always sue someone, but I think the claim is baseless, you have to prove a legally recognized fiduciary duty, and I don't think you'll win here. But if you are in North Carolina, you can sue for alienation of affection if you can prove you had a great marriage before nanny lured dh into the affair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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really? you can sue the other woman in NC? What would you be entitled to if you won? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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$$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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too bad. it is awful that the nanny was doing it while on a job, and she will get away with it. i mean, if i was sleeping with someone at work during work hours i would be fired and bear some consequences, not mentioning no references for a future job... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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search term [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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not sure, try "DH nanny" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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if you search affair, there are the two thread, first starts "I need advice", second start "Hi" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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It seems really weird to target the nanny for ligitation in this context. But I haven't read the previous posts on this subject. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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sue the DH fordouchebag duty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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THe issue is with the DH. Suing 21 YO gets you nowhere. NO $$$ in that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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i don't mean money, but just teaching her a lesson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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he needs the lesson honey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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sure, but she needs one too. btw, i believe in karma in these things - and my experience only confirms it. it is going to come back to him and the nanny in some ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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breach of fiduciary duty does not apply to a nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Opinions on Jane Powertwin double stroller...good or bad..and will it last us through toddler years? Thanks 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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The people I know that have them are happy with them. My friends have toddlers in theirs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] is the book, "NYC's Best Public Elementary Schools" worth it, or can I do the same research myself? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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skim it at b&n. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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You can just go to Insideschools.org (but if you do buy the book, buy it from there and a % of the price goes to support them). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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are there lists comparing the schools, or is it just a matter of examining the stats for each school individually? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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no lists but a thorough descritption of each school, admissions proceedures, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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well worth it. also check out insideschools.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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buy the book. just think of how much $ you are saving by going public! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Buy the book. Even though it's outdated, it can really help to give you a bird's eye view of the entire public school landscape. They really need to update it though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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yeah, i use the book, and then look on insideschools for more details. but it helps if you don't know where to start, what schools to look up, etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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i found that book pretty out of date and unhelpful. ditto insideschools. start with both but the best way to find out about a school is to talk to the families who go there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 10:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Aiden or Aidan? What is the most common spelling? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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love the name! no idea about common spelling - did you try google? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Name poll - Toby? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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awful - its a cat's name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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like Tobias, but not Toby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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i like it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Kunta Kinte!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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omg! flashback [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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I never met a Toby that I didn't like [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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love Kimya Dawson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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girl or boy? i've known both. cute for a boy, weird for a girl, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:00 AM Flag
[ - ] anybody have a favorite baby care book? expecting #1 later this week and looking to have some kind of reference guide around the house. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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I liked the Dr. Sears book a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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American Academy of Pediatrics has a book- First Five Years, or something like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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just found it: Caring for your baby and young child: Birth to age 5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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op: thanks! looking at the reviews of this one on amazon, this might be the one we pick. too many choices! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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np: I have a bunch of baby care books, and I think this is the best one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Touchpoints by Dr Brazelton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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I was just about to post this! great for developmental stuff....nice observations, etc. Not so medical, but really good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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amazon reviews say that dr. brazelton talks too much about himself and how great he is -- true? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:00 AM Flag
[ - ] what time does your 11mo go to bed and wake up? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.30.08, 08:32 AM Flag
[ - ] don't know what happened to my posting about my DS's MMR vaccine - I'm new to the site - I did get one reassuring response - anyone else able to give me info re: their experience with their 1 year old's vaccine? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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I gave it to both my children to no ill effect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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it's fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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my dd had a slight fever a couple of days later but was otherwise fine (now 19mos, so perhaps too early to tell re: autism but she certainly is not exhibiting any symptoms of it at this point). FWIW, I separated the MMR vaccine for my first dd, but I was convinced by the research that there is no real link, so for my second dd I did not separate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Mine had no problem with the vaccine. BTW, there is no proven research that shows a positive link between autism and the MMR- just theories. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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The vaccine link is only a theory...just happens to be that symptoms for autism emerge around the same age as the vaccines. It's not necessarily a cause and effect situation. By the way, I have a son with asperger's and in our case it absolutely totally genetic on my dh's side of the family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there a stomach virus going around? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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please say it isn't so because ds was complaining this morning about his stomach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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YES, ive been posting for a week about 5mo w/stomach bug. it's awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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definetely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 09:06 AM Flag
[ - ] when does the shift from 2 naps to 1 nap happen? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.30.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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12-14 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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op: what time does the nap typically happen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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1-3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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op: wow...I think I will miss the 2 nap schedule... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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np: I was thinking the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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or yes you will, mine is about to drop her onle nap, i will def miss that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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op: how does the progression typically happen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:39 AM Flag
[ - ] How much Motrin is too much? Giving my 1yo 1-2 doses about every 24hrs (most often at night, sometimes once during the day). I can see her second 1st molar on the bottom coming in, but its been a week that I have been doing this. Have tried Tylenol but doesn't seem to help as much. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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I worry about this too, and I think probably if you worry about how much you're giving her, you're probably fine. I don't think I would go much longer than a week, but that's just me. Maybe talk to ped or nurse line? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:38 AM Flag
[ - ] hey nyc moms, what's a fun idea for an afternoon activity today? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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nap in an air conditioned room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:46 AM Flag
[ - ] where and how can i get playdate? we just moved to the city (uws) and know nobody around. dc is 2.5 yo 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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sign up for music together in your neighborhood and be nice to all the moms. If one seems interested ask her on a play date. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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sign up for some kind of class for dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:32 AM Flag
[ - ] long shot: has anyone's db done classes at TumbleBugs in Scarsdale? Considering doing a class with 19mo, wondering if it would be fun. tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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Don't they have a tester class that you could check out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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possibly -- their website is not v good, and I can't ever get anyone on the phone, so I'll have to stop by there just to find out. If it's not worth going to, I don't want to stop by with two dcs (in and out of carseats etc) just to find out when I can go test a class. But if I can't find anyone who has a view on the classes, that's what I'll do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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went there for a bd party. big space. lots of stuff. looks nice. do you live on garth road by any chance. I just moved there and love it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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No, but dh and I like to go to the Garth Road pub for drinks. We live in Edgemont. Thanks for answering, I think I will try to look into TumbleBugs further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] My 1 yr old DS is scheduled for his first MMR vaccine this coming Weds - I'm really nervous about it - can' 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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Don't be nervous, it will be okay. Talk to your ped about it. They hear it a lot and if your ped is good, he/she will reassure you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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I did and he tried to reassure me but I keep hearing Jenny McCarthy in my head about her son - why I place so much value on the Jenny McCarthy scenario, I don't know, I guess its b/c she's been so vocal about it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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I specifically mentioned JM to my ped. She understood. I know, it's nerve-wracking, but really, your db will probably be fine. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:44 AM Flag
[ - ] Never used to get how women (moms) walked around w/ yucky toenails (peeling polich etc) Now I totally get it! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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I still don't get it. Unless you are a single mom, can you really not find an hour on the weekend twice a month to get a pedicure? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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np: I don't get the need for pedicures. I keep my nails nice and natural [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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You don't have to get your nails painted. But the pedicure keeps your feet nice and soft and your toenails from getting gnarly. Unless by natural, you mean gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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I use burts bees lemon butter cuticle cream and a wooden nail stick to keep them nice. My nails have never been gnarly or gross. Although, when I used to get pedicures, when I would take the polish off, the nails were discolored from the polish & acetone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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Again, you don't need to have them polished as part of the pedicure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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np: What's it to you if she does it herself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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I don't see the need to pay someone to do something that I can do myself. Plus, I don't like the idea of someone using implements that have been used on other people's feet- I know most places disinfect, but one can't always be sure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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I just got one yesterday -- first chance I had to go in a month. I'm a SAHM without help during the week, dh often also works at least part of the weekend, and there's a lot of other stuff to get done when he is home -- pedicures are a real luxury for me (b/c of the time, not the cost). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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OR: I know, it can be hard, but in the summer, I'm trying to make the "me time" and get it done. Also, I like to have someone rub my feet. That's a real luxury to this tired mom! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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I've never understood women who have the headspace to think about other people feet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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That is what UB is all about- women thinking about what other women do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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No one wants to see ugly feet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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except ugly-foot-fetishists. yum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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