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[ - ] What kind of school is Browning? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.28.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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private school for boys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] how do i choose the special needs board only? used to be easier it seems 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.28.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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if you mean to read, you need to make sure only that is check, hit save, then after that hit save as default... it is not nearly as intuitive... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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You are on it. But it is mostly dead. 99% of the SN moms are gone to the other place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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what other place? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Y B M [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:11 PM Flag
[ - ] ihh 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] 1 week postpartum, boobs are enormous and painful. DB is latching on w/o problem, but can't drink enough to keep me comfortable so I have to pump. Pls. remind me, does some of this swelling diminish? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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I wish I had the answer, I'm going to be giving birth in the next month or so God Willing and I will need this advice as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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I think that I heard somewhere if you keep pumping, your supply won't diminish, because you trick your body into thinking it needs it. You might want to read up on this to decide how to handle it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone gone on a cruise with lower elementary age children? Can you recommend any? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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sure. I've been cruising with my dcs when they were as young as 12mo and the latest my dd was 7yr old. I would do Disney Cruise (amazing for kids) but if not then NCL, RCCL and if money is an issue then Carnival. Princess isn't that family friendly with young kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Can you recommend a seaside town in the Northeast to spend a few days in? (What is there to do in Providence?) 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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stone harbor or mystic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Milford, CT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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Whale watching off Providence is terrific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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np: isn't the whale watching more of a winter thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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Off Provincetown (SP?) we went whale watching last summer in August, it was awesome, tons of the huge buggers. We also saw a seal swimm by while we where on the beach (about 10 feet out) it was amazing. P town is fun, a little cheesy but fun and we loved the drive in just south of Truro. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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off provincetown, not providence [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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Heh--there is no whale watching off Providence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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Marblehead/Boston [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Cape May or I have not been there in a while, but what about Newport, RI? I think there is swimming, there are mansions, restaurants. I like Providence but I think it is sleepier. There is a nice mall there though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Providence isn't really seaside. Newport, RI is nice--good beaches, the mansions, fun town to walk around, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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Cape May absolutely! Gorgeous beach(dolphins, best lifeguards),amazing variety of tranquility and activity. It's the oldest seaside resort on the coast w/super cool Victorians and a rich pirate and haunted history. Now that I've told you what I really think, check my link. I'm renting out my place forsome of the Summer. http://www.simonecolina.com/quad/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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ps we've slightly reduced the weekly rate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 10:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Gabriel Isaac or Levi Benjamin 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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Gabriel Isaac [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Levi Benjamin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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gabriel isaac.. other one sounds very old fashioned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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Sounds like the [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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^^^^Bible threw up on you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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I told you the other night...Levi Benjamin :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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And I told her the Gabriel was a angel or a gay guy, she won't listen! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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lol...I also told her I though Gabriel was a girly name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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It's like the Jewish version of Baby Center names. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 04:36 PM Flag
[ - ] can anyone suggest a good lubricant to use while ttc? dont want to use pre-seed. tia 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sure preseed is the only on with a ph level that won't kill sperm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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a lot of people dont get pregnant using pre-seed from what i have heard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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If you are already getting wet enough than you don't need preseed at all. It will not help to get pregnant (contrary to urban legand), but if you need lubricant to have pain free sex, then preseed is the only one that has the right ph level. Normal ky jelly will kill at least some of the sperm b/c it is more acidic (I think) than the lubricant your body produces naturally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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pre-seed is the the only one withthe right pH. They have a version called Pre which is more traditional (no applicator). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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what about vaseline? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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yuck... it's oil based not water based, so it is going to stay in there for a lot longer. I doubt that they've bothered to ph balance it for such a use, but even if they had... yuck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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ovulating now and scared to use the pre-seed. been trying for a few months and using it. wanted to try something else this time to see if its the pre-seed. ive heard a lot of people conceive once they arent using it. anyone btdt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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nope, but I doubt that anything other than using nothing at all is going to be better. I just did a quick google search, and pre-seed is the only lubricant ever mentioned. (aside from egg whites, which I find a bit gross). Can you do without and just have lots of foreplay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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you mention that you're ovulating now. Are you sure you've got the timing thing down right? Best sex for conception is right before ovulating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:55 PM Flag
[ - ] My sister is very sick, shes at the end, i am going to take on her 3 kids, I have 2 of my own and just found out i am pg, where will i find the strength? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Do her kids have a father? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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omg that is so so sad;( , i am so sorry about your sister, i hope for a miracle for her. so sad she has to leave her kids;(((( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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and wanted to add, i wish you luck too, i am sure you will manage somehow. at least to get to stay. i think im going to cry... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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Somewhere. You know you will. My heart goes out to you and all the children. Remember that as hard as it will be for them, they will also give each other support and joy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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You're one in a million. Hope you can somehow surround yourself with loving, caring, responsible people (along with the six loving, caring, needful children you have taken on!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] cocksakie virus? is this going around? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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"coxsackie", in case you want to google. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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cocksuckie virus? ewww. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Coxsackie virus is ALWAYS going around at this time of year. The culprit is usually sprinklers in public parks or kiddie pools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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The sprinkler advice is just wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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my kids got it every summer. from the playground. could have been the sprinkler, most likely the sandbox though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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How do you know it was from the playground? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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pediatrician said it was most likely point of contact. kids get coxsackie from contact with other kids who have it... and my kids play in the playground with other kids. didn't have playdates over the time period leading up to the contagion... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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it is definitely going around. It is contracted through contact with bodily fluids and feces. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:45 AM Flag
[ - ] how come every parent has to start the daycare search from scratch? is there no good resource that one can use to figure out how much daycares are, what age they start at, how to sign them up? this is crazy! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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We had access to an agency called Work Family Connections (or similar) years back when we were finding daycare. Avail as part of our benefits package. Check at work or DH's work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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good question, i have no clue where and how to start. i just know that the one by my house is 16,000$ per year and that's like college. insanity!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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They come and go quickly, and all of them have huge staff turnover. This year's "good" daycare is next year's sucky one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] I cannot for the life of me make the stupid silver sunshade thingy attach to my bugaboo. WHAT am I doing wrong?!?!? I feel like i need an advanced degree. help me. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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no one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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i guess not many can afford a bugaboo, lol. google it. wish i could help you but went w a cheap mclaren;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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usually there is one or two . . .: ) It was a gift from MIL not that I am trying to justify. tried googling and just am getting links to buy the sunshade . . . oh well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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maybe try googling "bugaboo video directions"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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i purchased that as well and returned it because i couldnt figure it out. i got a different one which i love from planet kids in nyc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:13 PM Flag
[ - ] is your baby making "retarded" faces? mine frowns a lot and it freaks me out. he is 9 mos, very active on time w everything but his face does weird things. waaaah, im freaking out! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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maybe it's gas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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nah, he does it when he looks around, checking things out. his face looks slow motion, it's weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:07 PM Flag
[ - ] F'ing Meter maid got on my last freakin nerve today. My dh was dropping me off in front of baskin n robbins to get ice cream for our dds. I was having braxton hicks so I was waiting until the pains stopped. The meter maid got out of his car with an attitude and said to us what are you waiting for to move (Mind you we just stopped the car not even 1 min earlier). My dh said nothing, my wife is just getting off (we didnt' want to say in front of dds that mommy was in pain because they worry). So the pain goes away, we pull around the meter maids double parked car so I could get out..I'm not even half way to the door and he comes up to the car again to give us a ticket. My dh leaves but I had to give him a piece of my mind. I told him where is it against the rules to let me off the car. He had a bug up his ass and was being so mean. He said my dh parked in a crosswalk. I told him I was getting out of the car. Was I supposed to jump out of a moving car?? I said we would have parked legally but your car is double parked and blocking it's use by the public. It took all of me not to let my hormones curse his ass out. I said other things nicely but he was being such a jerk. I ended it with Have a nice day. He gave me a dirty look and I told him I hope one day your wife doesn't need a little consideration when she's in pain..because she will be treated as you have treated others. ugh just venting 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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^^^I told him that if his car wasn't double parked and illegally blocking us from parking legally, we wouldn't have to pull up in front of him so I could get off. He was so nasty rolling his eyes at me. I told him nicely that if he wants respect in this world he needs to address ppl with respect and not an attitude. It took all of me not to go off on his ass...I kept calm, made my point and even said have a nice day. That even pissed him off more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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A meter maid getting yelled at by an uppity woman? Scandalous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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Makes his 21K pay all worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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why were you trying to get off in a car? He should ticket you for indecent exposure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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Wouln't he be a meter man, and not a meter maid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I had sort of forgotten how much I enjoy being ALONE in my own home... DH out with DC, nanny eascaped my wrath and eventual dismissal, I am free to sit here with a giant iced espresso, music loud, and nobody but me ! We moms never get time alone in our own homes... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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oh I LOVE days like that. When dh takes the kids out, I veg...I love it and enjoy every second [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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i just cried out my eyes this morning because im a full time mom 7 days a week, 24hrs/day and never have a day to myself. my baby's father comes by 2-3 hours after work 2-3 times a week and we all hang out. i wish i had 1 day per week to myself but can not afford a nanny;( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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np; sorry it's like this. can't your dc dad take him/her for a day? have you asked? You need the break because if not you will burn out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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sigh...no he wont take him. we always fight about this issue. he works 5 days and busy in the weekend. he said all he could offer was 2-3 hrs during the week after work. im going insane!;((( my mother lives with me and she does not help either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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how about a custody agreement where the court makes him take him one day out of the weekend. Seems very unfair to you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone familiar wih proctalgia fugax? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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punk rock band. love them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] You lied your way into a d2 public school and now you are caught!! Haha! How does it feel? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.28.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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god. the public school moms operate at such a raw, aggressive level. so glads we went private. all of you scratching out each others eyes for the few crumbs around. blech! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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but once you have that crumb it is pretty awesome [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Spoken like a true rodent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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lol! my son is 9 months old now and i am not looking forward to the school situation. havent even thought about it. is it this rough? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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It all depends on where you live and what your dc's needs are. If you live in a decent zone and have a typical dc, it won't be rough unless you choose to make it rough. And a lot of parents do make that choice. But if you live in a crappy zone or your dc is SN or exceptionally bright, then yeah, it's rough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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np (keep in mind all parents think their dc is exceptionally bright - most kids are fine in a good zoned school) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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whatever - we are saving hundreds of thousands of dollars - you can call me a name if you want [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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np: you get what you pay for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Oh, I've noticed how nice all the private school parents are. NOT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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what's a d2 public school? tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Are you talking to someone in particular? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.28.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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