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[ - ] Has your relationship gotten better or worse with your mother since you had children? Mine is worse. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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I am so defensive about any remark she may make, but overall better. Now the one with my mil-worse, but it's again me being defensive, and wanting to do things my way-not her way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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It's the same -- I'm a good mom (IMO -- and she says so, too) and I go to her for advice sometimes and often trust her opinion. But I also still react to her sometimes (she unintentionally pushes my buttons). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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it's your mom she will always push your buttons. My mother can be so passive-aggressive that I just want to scream. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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That's it -- this is always going to happen, it's the same sorts of things that have made me crazy for years and years. We have a nice relationship and get along well -- but she sure knows how to push my buttons! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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It went from bad to worse. She's very passive aggressive, as well as manipulative, needy, victim syndrome ... the list goes on ... I think I am a much better mom than she was in almost every way, and that she is defensive about it ... but that's just the beginning of our problems, lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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That's my relationship with my mom, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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about the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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Much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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How did it get better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you think it's totally inappropriate to let my dd run around without her top while playing in the water at a playground in prospect park? She's 16mos... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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of course not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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I think its fine. This question have been asked numerous times on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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is this a serious question??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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i'd worry about sunburn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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16 months? My 3 yo does this all the time! Go for it! (Pervs are everywhere, what can you do, as long as you're watching it's OK ... ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it possible to experience pgncy symptoms b/f a chemical pgncy, or is it too soon? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.24.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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I never did, always just had bad PMS and my period 3-7 days late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:28 PM Flag
[ - ] OB says Benadryl is safe to take while breastfeeding. Any yet, I am pretty sure it is getting into the milk. My 6 mos old db is suddenly sleeping a lot more during the day. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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maybe DB is just tired. she is probably getting more active when she is awake and that may translate to more sleeping too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:59 PM Flag
[ - ] We are semi-crunchy, bookish family moving out of NYC. We need to commute to the city only once a week. Would you go to Hastings, Sea Cliff or Pleasantville and why? TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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don't know sea cliff, but I would pick hastings over pleasantville. I've spent time in both, and pleasantville is a little too stepfordish for me. Hastings is artier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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Hastings sounds perfect for you! (Although I don't really know the other towns as well.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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np: where is hastings? ny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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Westchester (one of the River Towns) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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Sea Cliff is beautiful and crunchy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:35 PM Flag
[ - ] I would like to find someone who will cook for and feed my kids at dinnertime. I'm really fed up with cooking for them, only to throw most of the food out. It's a miracle they grow at all. Where do you think I could find someone like that, and how much would it cost? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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you need to find an old-fashioned lunchroom lady with a hair net and a greasy spatula who isn't afraid to use it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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or my MIL. You eat what she cooks, and you like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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lol, sounds like me. my 3 year eats nothing I prepare for her, always saying 'don't like this', drives me nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Dinner Choices: Take It Leave It [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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Of course - many immigrant woman do this for a very reasonable sum. Ask around - its really not expensive at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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are you being serious about hiring someone? you might want to hire a junior high student to read them a story while they are eating supper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:28 AM Flag
[ - ] what happened to youbemom.com? it's not loading on my browser - did UB shut it down? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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I have trouble accessing that site daily, just keep trying it's not down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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thanks! maybe it's my browser - or maybe it's blocked at work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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Or maybe you should just stay here where it's better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] The one thing worse than watching "Sponge Bob" is hearing "Sponge Bob" from the other room. Carry on. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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uh, you could always turn it off. carry on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone take martial arts in the city? Looking for a good, well-regarded program both dcs & I can join. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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Westside TaeKwon Do and Premier Martial Arts are both well-regarded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:35 PM Flag
[ - ] just found out that my mom's lump is just some thickened tissue. feel like i'm breathing again for the first time in days. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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That was good news. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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is this common ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:51 PM Flag
[ - ] I know this is a strange question, but does anyone know if Hitler ever personally killed anyone? I was reading an article saying Hitler was a serial killer and while he was certainly a mass-murderer, I wasn't sure if he'd actually killed with his own hands. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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what a fun and mommy-friendly topic ! I'm surprised you don't have many others eager to chat about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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He was a soldier in WW1, so most likely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you think $700 a month is a good amount to have to pay (with FA) for private school? 2nd tier 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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Sounds cheap given annual full pay tuition is around 30K YOu are talking 8400 for the yr. vsl 30000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:36 PM Flag
[ - ] I just found out i am pregnant and by ds is 7 months old and was conceived via ivf after 3 attempts (and 3 years)! they are going to be 16 months apart! anyone have same situation and is it going to be okay? please don;t flame i feel so lucky but feel a tad bit worried 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.24.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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It's going to be just great! Congratulations and enjoy!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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agree- mine are 21mo and play so well together. Get help when #2 is born and get dh to have a vasectomy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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It'll be more like having twins for a while. But if you believe you'll figure it all out, then you will. Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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You should be thrilled! I don't have experience with this but I'm sure the childen will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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Congratulations. My sister and I are 13m apart and my Mom says it was fine. My dcs are 21m apart and it is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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that is great news you should celebrate ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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i got pg after IVf and twins. its a shock but it will be great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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Yeeeaaaayyyy!!!! Congratulations to you!!! It will be fine - enlist help from friends, family or a nurse/nanny ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Funny, mine are 16 months apart too! The first few years were rough...our older DC regressed a bit and was jealous of the baby...but fast forward a few years and it's great! They're the best of friends, have the same interests, and challenge each other daily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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Worst part is they're only one year apart in school so am going through private school process two years in a row!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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hey, you can join me. my #3 isn't even 7mo yet and I'm 6 weeks pg. Shock! But I think it's going to be fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:43 PM Flag
[ - ] I just found out i am pregnant and by ds is 7 months old and was conceived via ivf after 3 attempts (and 3 years)! they are going to be 16 months apart! anyone have same situation and is it going to be okay? please don;t flame i feel so lucky but feel a tad bit worried 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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My DC are 16 months apart too! At first it was quite hard (two babies in diapers at the same time, older DC regressed a bit when second DC was born), but now they're 5 and 4 and it's great. They share the same interests and are the best of friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Dalton's middle school and high school are grade 4-12. does this mean the 2nd entry point for dalton is grade 4? or something else? thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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nobody knows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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When we toured, 6th and 9th were entry points according to Babby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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Many private schools start middle school at 4th and 5th grades and admit new students, if any, only at somewhat later grades. It's something to think about if you are thinking of applying for private middle schools. Not only will your child be a new student in an unfamiliar school, but they will be in a situation where the other kids have already been departmentalized, sometimes for several years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Have you gotten/would you get a pedicure, bikini wax, or foil highlights if you were/are pregnant? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.24.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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a pedicure yes, although not weekly. a bikini wax, yes. Highlights absolutely no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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I got plenty of pedicures and a few bikini waxes while pregnant. I didn't do highlights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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I got a mani/pedi, a bikini wax and highlights. I also had a glass of wine once a week, and rode my bike until I was 7 months pg. I see I am on the "bad" list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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I did all that too, minus the bike riding! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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Did all of that, and rode some forbidden toddler rides at Sesame Place. My DH was ready to divorce me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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yes, yes, no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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Pedicure, yes. (A few, not every week.) Bikini wax, no. (But I never do.) Highlights, yes. (At a place that only uses herbal color. And the color never touches your scalp, so no worries.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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I've gotten a couple of pedicures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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My OB is fine with all those things (hair color is only an issue when it is color-depositing, not lightening, and when it touches your scalp). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Our nanny is going away for a week this summer. Anyone know of a nanny/babysitter who is looking for some temporary work? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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why not take a weeks vacation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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Do you know any sahm that might enjoy the money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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Is it really so rough to take care of your kid for one week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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signed, Unemployed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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lol. I swear. Not all of get that much vacation and since I only get two weeks, I prefer to take one at Christmas and one to travel in the summer with the children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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ask your nanny if she knows of any one...this always worked really well for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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We are looking for a place for our nanny to work July 9-16 If you need someone that week she would be awesome. We love her. If you are interested email: ilanitkalir@hotmail.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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i am a nanny & will be available: nyc1sitter@hotmail.com will be happy to send you my resume. excelnt refs you can speak with now...all in manhattan!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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