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[ - ] I am pretty sure she knew he was a jerk before I came along...but I look at her website and I feel so, so sorry for her. It almost makes me want to cry. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Sounds like a country song for the 2000's! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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right...I guess. And feel worse for the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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or: sorry. I really don't know whom or what you are talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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sounds like you have thing for jerks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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that this woman has no idea her dh is hitting on me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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and she is beautiful and probably a very nice person. the end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Just want to say, Thank God for surgical glue. DS got a messy cut below his lip the other day, and stitches would have been so much more traumatic for him! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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right? my dd got a cut on her forehead; we waited 5 hours in the emergency room, where everyone said "oh, she'd be a perfect candidate for surgical glue". Too bad they were all out. They had to put her in the equivalent of a straight jacket for three stitches. I'm not sure who was more traumatized, her or dh and me (she was 18 mo at the time) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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Oh, that's awful. We were "lucky" I guess. We only had a 2-hour wait, and they had the surgical glue. Mount Sinai pediatric emergency in Manhattan.... Friend recommended we head there, and I am very grateful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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we went to the pediatric ER at Cornell (recommended by ped) -- the wait was undoubtedly due to the fact that it was the day of the Puerto Rican day parade -- the ER was packed. Anyway, dd doesn't remember any of it (she's now 4) but I sure do! Glad things worked out for your ds -- bad cuts are no fun no matter how they get fixed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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Yep. Thanks. I'm glad it was OK for your dd in the end. My little sis had stitches something like 4 times by the time she was 7. I'm hoping my ds is less accident prone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:29 PM Flag
[ - ] are there any bpa-free straw sippy cups besides foogo? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/04/23/suck-from-plastic-get-your-period-by-age-8/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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i think the ones from nuby that are colored plastic, not clear (I think only the bigger ones that don't have handles) are BPA-free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:22 PM Flag
[ - ] started bleeding today (5 1/2 weeks pg). it started light pink, turned blood red and is now pink again. dr said i have to wait it out to see if it's a m/c. i had a d&c in april and i'm so stressed this is happening again. anyone btdt? i know spotting is normal but is heavier bleeding always a sign of a m/c? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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not always. They can actually do an u/s to see where you are bleeding from, but most don't think that it's necessary to do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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OB said it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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OB said it's not worth it to do an u/s because he'd see nothing (reg OB is on vacation so this is her partner). I'm just praying this is going to be ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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NP: even if they did see it and it was a M/C they can't do anything to stop it. Try not to stress (easier said than done). You are in my thoughts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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They probably wouldn't be able to do anything about it, but there are reasons for bleeding that aren't m/c that he could see (I think) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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the thing that seems stange to me, is they should test your progesterone. If it is low, that causes m/c and it is really easy to fix. My doc would have ordered a blood screening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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i did get blood drawn today. last week my progesterone levels were supposedly very good for this stage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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I had a similiar situation at 5 1/2 weeks as well- it turned out to be a chemical pregnancy and the fertilized egg did not implant but my body held on to the pregnancy until 5 1/2 weeks- I am so sorry for what your going through... but I also got pregnant again 3 months later and I am now 12 weeks and at 8 weeks bled bright red- went to er and all is well so it could be fine - how heavy is the bleeding and how much was really red? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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it was really red twice when i went to the bathroom otherwise it's been lighter on the pad and when i wipe. what's a chemical pregnancy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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where the egg wasn't fertilized but implants anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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it is when the egg fertilizes so your levels are high and result in positive pregnancy tests- then the levels may stay up but the egg does not implant in your uterus- so it does not form or anything, basically your body thinks you are preg still because you may still have high levels but nothing is really happening and then you just bleed like your having a period, but it is a miscarriage and all but usually no d and c required because it did not become anything you need to really pass- it was a harsh week of bleeding though- anyway listen- Every thing could be just fine- like I said I bled this pregnancy at 8 wks and all is well- good sign your not cramping- are you filling up the pads?? My OB is also my best friend so I know a bit about all this stuff- you could go and get an ultrasound tomorrow and maybe they can see the baby- I saw this one at 6 weeks- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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I'm not really filling up the pantyliners, except one it was a little more (that's when it was really red). I just went to the bathroom and I saw a clot in the toilet but the wipe was pretty pink. I am so worried. And it's hard to take care of my 2yo dd today. I feel bad but she's been watching Dora for the past 1/2 hour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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^^^hour actually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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OP: thanks everyone. i'm trying to stay positive and think it could be something else. i didn't have this before because it was a "missed miscarriage" and i had to have a d&c. i don't have any cramping or abdominal pain though so i'm hoping that's a good sign. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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yes, I bled on and off, sometimes heavily, until week 14. Passed a couple of blood clots, including one that was sure was the baby. I was lucky and dc is now 4yo. So, there can be good outcomes -- I hope you have one (I also had 3 m/cs & d&cs, but no bleeding during those pregnancies. go figure.) GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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this makes me really hopeful. did you ever find the cause for the bleeding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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i started bleeding week 8 or so...dark blood....told it was just old blood, i have been spotting all way since then and passed a massive blood clot preceded by red blood...i was sure it was at least one baby ( i am preggers with triplets)...we were shocked when we went in the next day for our neucal and they were all three there...it is likely to be a subchronic hematoma ( where a blot clot is in the babies placenta...it usually resolves itself...and the clots you pass are not that clot, but related to it. I have read you should heavily increase your water intake if this happens....i know how scary it is....i hope all is well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.15.09, 08:48 AM Flag
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I'm so sorry, its so stressful. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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how much blood would there be if having a m/c?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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This happened to me at around a similar time -- in my case it was actually a vanishing twin (miscarried one very early) and went on to have healthy DB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Can you carry a red handbag year round or is it only for spring? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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baaaaaa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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sure, red, not pink (gag!), if it's leather ONLY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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dark red - sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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the fashion sense rarely extends beyond mainstream, so why do you care to ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Because I wanted another opinion and I have never bought anything other than brown or black. Didn't know I had to be a cheating dh to post here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] I am 20 and I know my Mom uses this site and I have a question. I am late and I took a pregnancy test and I am pregnant. Thing is I don't know who the father is. It could either be my boyfriend, who I last had sex with in early May (we are in differetn states this summer) or a guy at work who I had sex with in mid May. What do I do? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Why did you sleep with the other guy when you have a boyfriend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I am already upset by it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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And you want your mum to find out this way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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I didn't give my name. I just know she said the advice here is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Call Maury [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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lol, you said it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Are you pretty regular. It might help to figure out when you were most likely ovulating. This is not foolproof, of course. Do you want to have a baby now? If not, abortion is a choice. If you want to have the baby, do you want to raise it alone or with your boyfriend? Your choice is to be honest with your boyfriend, or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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I am pretty regular, that's why I think it was my boyfriend, but it could be the other guy. I am not sure about having a baby. How do I figure out who the father is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Have you been to an OB yet? Ask your doctor. Blood test is enough if they have different blood types, but of course you'd have to know their blood types. And I don't know how far along you have to be to get the blood type of the baby.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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Good luck getting their bloodtypes without sounding a tad bit suspicious! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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well, she could probably get her boyfriend's bloodtype pretty easily. If the blood types don't match, she knows it's the other guy. If they do, she can do DNA.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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the only sure way is to have an amnio done and do a paternity test, but that can't happen for a couple more months. When was your last period and how long do you usually go between periods? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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Please don't contribute to this fake post any further [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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THIS IS NOT FAKE! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Rusty, you ARE the father! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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Are you planning on keeping the baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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have an abortion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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if you are regular, no way you could have conceived both in early may and mid may, it's either or. your ob should be able to tell you. and don't listen to the b*tches here, make your own decisions yourself. too bad you are uncomfortable to tell your mom. i want my dd to be able to tell me if that happens to her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] OP from before, re sitter who wears too much perfume---my real issue is that I have a 5 mo baby (in addition to 3 yo dc) & after she leaves the scent lingers on her--on her clothes, burpies, etc & I feel the urge to wash everthing to get rid of it. but I really adore her & do no want to make our relationship awkward over it 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Tell her to stop wearing perfume. You don't have to elaborate or justify yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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np: Just blame it on allergies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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It's really OK to ask. I had to ask a guy I work next to if he could go easy on the after shave. It was a little awkward, but I get really bad headaches from certain scents, and he was pretty understanding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] are you buying a cell phone for a k-ner? dd will be on the other part of town, but she is only 5. am i the only one thinking about getting a cell phone for her? then, how to teach her how to use it? 58 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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help her memorize her home and your cell number. That is all she needs. 5yo is too young for a cell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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what if she is on a school bus and there is a problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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then you have to trust that the driver or other responsible adult will do the right thing? What are YOU going to do if she calls you? You won't be there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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do you think your kid will whip out the cell phone and call you if there is something happening to her on the bus? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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np: and then she will hand the phone to the person who is bullying her and you will set that kid straight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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i will surely set anyone straigh who bullies my dd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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Yeah - that will teach her a lot. Never stand up for yourself. Mommy will always fight your battles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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you can stand up for yourself if you are in the same weight category, it's not always the case. only the parents of bully-kids don't see an issue with bullying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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Ha! If only you knew my kid you would never have said that. Unreal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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If you want your 5 year old to be bullied give her a cell phone. Plently of bigger dc who would love a shiney new cell phone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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sniney? that would be your dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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No my dc walk to their private school in our neighborhood. I don't have to worry about those issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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You do not have to believe me. I was only trying to help. This is your problem, not mine. Clearly you have issues all the way around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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sniney? wtf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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you are insane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Mine will be on the other side of town as well and it never even crossed my mind to get her a cell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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bad idea from every angle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Fake. o.m.g. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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omg no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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There is a phone on the market for dc this are. It looks like a toy and only calls home and a few preprogramed #'s plus 911. I think target has one. IMO it is too young for a dc to have a phone. Plus you are sending the message that the adults that are transporting her are not responsible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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of course not. but adults on the bus is a bus driver... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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yes, and? you don't trust the bus driver that he will bring your child home safely? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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np: It is much important to teach your daughter how to take care of herself. Talk to her about possible problems and ask her how she would handle them. Let's say, for example, the driver lets her get off the bus at the wrong stop or the wrong school. What is she supposed to do? She needs to know that regardless of whether she has a phone. Again, so she calls you? What are you going to do? You will not be there. Much better you teach her to go into a shop and ask someone to call, or look for a woman with young kids, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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of course, but won't you want your child to have a cell phone if she gets off on a wrong stop???? what are the cons of having a cell phone, and how do they compare to the cons of having a 5yo girl wandering around the city???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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are you sticking your 5 year old on a NYC bus or a school bus? the school bus drivers know where each child should be getting off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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private school bus perhaps. DOE school bus will have kids from different schools, of different ages, it will be a mess. plus what happens when the bus driver is sick, does the substitute knows them all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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i'm thinking you should be taking dc to school if you're this freaked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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whatever, but what is wrong with having a phone???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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If you can't see what is wrong with a 5 year old having a cell phone I can't help you see it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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at that age it's a toy, not a tool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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You should send your kid to private school! Have trust in the bus driver. He knows his job. Even his substitute will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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How will you be sure you are even putting her on the right bus? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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If you feel that way then you should not send your dc on the bus. Do you think the driver cannot get her from point a to point b safely or do you think he may harm her. If it is the latter, there is not much a cell phone will do for her anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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how many kids are on the bus, and does the driver know them all? How much is he paid to have all that responsibility? what if he is having a bad day? what if he is angry at all those spoiled white kids? he is not even legally responsible for her in case she gets of on a wrong stop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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So, since you're racist and classist little darling needs a cell? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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gosh, not a racist at all, but there are racists, and bus drivers are not an exception. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Why are you sending your dc on the bus? Clearly the driver is not capable? You know the same can be said for dc's teachers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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i am not saying he is incapable, but why to take chances when there is a technology on the market? do your kids use computer? in what way it's for a 5yo to play computer games, but not to use a cellphone to make emergency calls to her parents? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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Does your kid have a GPS implant also? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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and how does that compare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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the technology is there. why not use it. you never know if you are going to lose your child one day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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your argument does not hold a chance, and you know that. that is just silly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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and so is giving a cell phone to a 5yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Listen you can do what makes you comfortable, clearly there is a market, I am the poster who told you about the kids cell phone. However I have a 10 year old with a cell phone and it is not without problems. He knows it is for emergency use only. He has other dc bugging him all the time to play games on it and he needs to negotiate that, many of whom are his friends. Plus he is fairly responsible for his age and has lost the phone 2 times. Other dc may try to take it. It is just a lot of responsibilty to place on a 5 year old. My dc took the bus for years without a phone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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ITA. There is no way my 5 y/o is close to being responsible enough for a cell phone (she can barely remember to bring her jacket home from school most days). My brother just got his 10 y/o a cell phone because she was flying by herself for the first time. He swears it's only a matter of time before she loses it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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op. thanks for your reply. my niece and nephew in CA both have cell phones, and everybody has phones there. i wonder why is it such a big deal on this board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Clearly, the only solution is for you to home school dd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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Are you out of your mind? Beyond the fact that you will need to replace it once a week (no 5 y/o I know is responsible enough to keep track of a cell phone), you are being absurd. Unless your DC is getting on an airplane by herself, she doesn't need a cellphone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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so get it with an insurance, or replace it if it breaks, they are cheap after all, what is the issue? a cell phone is not a luxury [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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It's not a necessity for a 5 y/o. Better to teach her that she should find appropriate adult assistance (cop, mother with DCs, etc.) than tell her to call you and then stand on a street corner waiting for you to show up. You aren't being reasonable, but it's your money and your kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Insurance covers 2 replacements a year. Be prepared to fork over a lot more replacements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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You are nuts. Just explain to dd not to get off the bus unless she sees you at the stop to pick her up. If you aren't going to be there one day, tell her who to look for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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It sounds bit absurd, but I know what you are saying. I think her "thinking about" cell phone option is NOT that horrible. I wouldn't do it, but I can understand her worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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can only give it to her if she is in private school. no cell phones in public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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it has not even crossed my mind. I'll tuck a business card in his backpack and make sure he's memorized the relevant info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:20 PM Flag
[ - ] I just won 25 pounds of veal and 35 pounds of smoked buffalo mozzarella! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Wow that's a lot of food [ Reply | More
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how? and when's the party. i'll help you eat it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Why is it every year when someone comes to my door asking for a petition signature for an election, I have sex with them? It seems the Democrats always send these cute guys in their early 20s, and their good looks and the excitement I get from signing petitions makes me invite them to my bedroom. How can I stop this? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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elections make you horny? [ Reply | More
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Can't someone help me! [ Reply | More
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where do you live? i need some signatures for a petition to save the mosquitos [ Reply | More
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Rockland. Are you a man? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] we turned a spot down for 2nd grade 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Huh? Where? Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:46 PM Flag
[ - ] DH recently let go. He wants to pursue a new career path which requires 5-6 yrs. of schooling. I can't pay for full-time daycare on my salary alone. WWYD? Ask DH to take care of both kids all day and go to school at night? Get au pair and have DH fit in classes when au pair is "on"? Tuition will be paid by ILs/loans. 41 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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How old is DH? I am never impressed with someone who wants a new path when they have already committed to a family - those carefree days are over. He is also discouraged because of the lay off and is certainly thinking that this is a sign from God. If he must do this he can go to school at night and care for kids during the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Wow! That's pretty heartless. Doesn't DH get to live a fulfilled life in a career of his choosing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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Absolutely he does, when he is single. Now he has the welfare of a family to consider foremost and his personal fulfillment takes a backs seat until his children are on their own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Good thing DH is married to me, not you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Why bother to ask for opinions if you are going to bark at everyone who offers? It sounds like you are well matched. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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I'm just shocked at your opinion. You seem to be the only one who feels this way, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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nr -- not the only one. if he just wants to do something he would like better, he needs to do that on his own time, after all the responsible grown-up needs have been met. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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I think the or is right actually. It seems kind of childish. If he had decided to try this before getting laid off, I would probably have a slightly different opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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i agree. if this were his passion he would have been working towards it already. this sounds more like a dread of rejection trying to find a new job in his current field. he's avoiding it my doing something exciting and new instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Maybe there are no good jobs in his current field. If he is in finance, it's the worst field to look for a job in right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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op: This is the case--no good jobs in current field. Proposed new field has great prospects and it's the right fit for our family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Actually no one on this thread supports the idea of DH in school f/t with no child care responsibilities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Turn the tables... any mom who went back to school would have to figure out childcare. Why should a man be given a pass to be a carefree student for 5-6 years while his wife deals with work and kids herself? (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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nnp: He absolutely needs to help figure out childcare but if he does not have a job now he may well need some retraining to get the next one. there is compromise to be had. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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not at the expense (including financial expense) of the minors who depend on him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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or figure out a program that allows him to work and go to school at the same time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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what is the new career? not sure if my answer would differ or not dependin, bt it might. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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i'm in somewhat same boat btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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in the medical field. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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What's the career? What does he do now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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np - those direct questions always scare me, some times even when you give the answer, and the or was just curious and does not reply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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He's currently more in the finance field. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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has he had any experience in medical field? I would be worried that he would do all that schooling, only to find out he didn't like it that much after all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Like a doctor? What about all the residency stuff? That's more like a 10 year undertaking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Like a doctor, but not an MD--no residency, not a 10-year undertaking--a 5-6 year undertaking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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what is it he wants to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Why the secrecy about what he wants to do? Does he want to be a nurse? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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that wouldn't take 5 years... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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If he wanted to be a registered nurse and had to go back to school to take undergraduate science, etc., courses it would [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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not if he already has a b.a., which I'm assuming he does if he is in finance. My bil is doing it in three years, and he needed to take a bunch of prereqs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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I bet he wants to be a chiropractor... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Ah, maybe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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He has to watch the kids during the day and go to school at night. That's what every mother I know who has gone back to school has done (at least before their own kids were old enough to be in school.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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OR: ITTTTA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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you do know that au pairs aren't cheap, right? Are you sure that you could afford that? If so, then that is probably the right choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Au Pairs are also not able to work as f/t nannies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Just don't leave dh and au pair at home together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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yes -- he stays with kids during the day and does school at night. one of you needs to provide $, one of you needs to provide childcare. school happens at night since it's what he's doing to pursue a preference, not a necessity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Why be so black or white about it. If going to school is in your family's longterm interest you and he need to figure out how he can do this and succeed. He could ck w the schhol to figure out how much study time he needs. Maybe you do daycare or babysitter part time. School may even have cc. Last thing u want is to set yourselves up for failure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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My mom worked 9-5 and my dad went to school evenings and worked nights. They did that for several years after my brother and I were born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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We had a similar situation. DH had always wanted to go to law school but because of various reasons had not been able to starting out. We finally decided to go ahead and do it. He quit working and went full-time, and we survived with two dcs in an apartment in Brooklyn. Now three years later, he is making so much more money and we are definitely happy we did it. So there is hope! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:47 AM Flag
[ - ] If you have a car in Manhattan and park in a garage, how much do you pay? Thinking of looking for a cheaper garage outside our neighborhood (UWS). Anyone have a "cheap" garage they are happy with? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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the best you will do below 96th St is about $375 for a park & lock garage. you will do better if you are willing to go above 125th or all the way over by the river. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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paying over $500 now, so thinking about traveling or trying to park on the street [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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There is a very cheap parking lot on West End and 60th--was around $200/month a few years ago, may be more now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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375 park and lock midtown west [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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If you do not go in and out often there are some garages that you can pay a storage fee and they bury your car. You just need to give a lot of advance notice to get it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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we parked on 126th (mtp) for years and it was under $200..we would sometimes take cabs there, but still saved a lot. we were supposed to give them 24 hrs. notice when we needed the car but we often didn't & it was never a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Lots of options in Inwood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] what is a must see and fun place to eat in DC with two 5yo girls 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Washington D.C. 06.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Two Amys is the traditional pizza place for those with kids. The cafeteria in the American Indian museum is also neat and better than you'd expect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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I second the American Indiam museum, it is really the coolest cafeteria I've ever been too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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do they serve interesting things or is the setting just cool ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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they serve all sorts of interesting things that you would never get anywhere else. I had the best mint turnips the last time I was there, and I hate turnips. I think that it would be cool for dds to get to eat like a native american back in the old days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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that would be a nice experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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the zoo has a really cool chimp house that explains about teaching them to sign and stuff. They also have the baby panda. The rest of it kind of sucks, but it's free, so worth just going for those two things... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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I loved Discovery Theater as a kid, it's part of the smithsonian. http://discoverytheater.org/index.shtm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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