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[ - ] Do you sometimes feel that the more energy your dcs have, the less you have? Like, inversely proportional? I could sleep almost any time. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I've never been high energy, but my ds is like the Energizer bunny. I've definitely decreased in energy level since he was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:03 PM Flag
[ - ] This is me: recently single mom. In the past year and a half I have dated a few men. I was in one committed relationship after my divorce, which did not work out. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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^^Now I feel as if it's not really worth wile...dating I mean, and believing that there is someone out there who is meant to be our "companion" and this all makes me so sad. Sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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that makes me sad. but give yourself a break, and just get busy, and in time, you'll find your match [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:08 PM Flag
[ - ] In a major purging mode. How much is too much to get rid of? I'm afraid I'm tossing things out too liberally. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I'm doing the same thing. Setting up to sell somethings on ebay and throw other things away, giving away others it depends. It feel great as you get through the clutter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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It certainly does. We're still in the 'it gets worse before it gets better' stage. But I see a dim light at the end of the tunnel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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Continue to go through bags, closets whatever you need to. If I start to procrastinate I get through 'one more' thing and it gets better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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I have never regretted getting rid of stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] are latex mattress pads bad? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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they make you sweat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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as far as the latex fumes though? For DBs bassinet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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it shouldnt be so srong, you should wash it, if it persists, huck it and buy another one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] wanted to get my 14 month DS a play kitchen.. but our parents are saying we shouldnt b/c kitchens are really just for girls? anyone? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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all three of my boys had one. dh is in the kitchen much more than i [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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Give me a break. Throwbacks. If he likes to pretend to cook, get him a kitchen! I never understood how play kitchens are just for girls but the "great chefs" of the world are all men. Please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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Oy. If he's interested in what happens in the kitchen (and aren't most kids curious about where their food comes from), get him the kitchen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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I bought one for my ds. He was always "cooking" for me. My dds were born 4 years later and now they use it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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He will play with it for many years, in many ways, with all his friends whom come over and will delight in making 'meals' for you. You will love him having one. My fave is a white wooden on from constuctive playthings; it comes as a set with a sink/stove combo and a fridge. It's gender neutral in design, will take a pounding and will be well passed on or resold. The benefits of that set of pretend play are vast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Dear DH - you were away for 7 days. you aren't doing me any favors by putting dc to bed. you're doing your JOB! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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Men want congratulations for every domestic chore. My DH watches dc from 6 am to 9 am and feels the need to remind me every day how hard it is. Well duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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how come when you do it it's normal when they do it it's babysitting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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Because when it's phrased that way, men can take credit for another job. For women, its par for the course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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amen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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Men kill me. The are so incapable of doing what we do and expect kudos and thanks for the smallest things they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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When the dad cares for the kids, it's not "babysitting," it's parenting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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OP: where did I use the word babysitting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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My dh travels all the time for work and no family offers me help. I go away for one weekend a year, and my in-laws think they need to fly in and help him! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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wow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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AMEN!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I've been breastfeeding for 6 months ds decided he prefers the bottle- I'm sick of pumping should I feel guilty 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.22.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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Don't ask here. Do what is best for you and your kid. Stop if you want to stop. Keep going if you want to keep going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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you should feel guilty and insulted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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I'm saying she shouldn't ask here b/c she will be vilified by the insane uberboobers. Singed, EBF and don't care what other people do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Guilty for what? You aren't going to do anything wrong or hurtful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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No - you did a great job! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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ITA. You do the best you can and then you decide to fell good about it. F anyone who tries to make you feel guilty, and someone will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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6 months is great! the ped admin says in order for bfing to be beneficial it's reccomnded for a min of 6 months...any less is pointless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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pointless? doesnt seem right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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And it begins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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ped admin is an idiot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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yes i hear 6mohts for them and you to get the benefits [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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I don't think it's pointless. They say you should aim for six months, a year is ideal. But less is still good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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now that is bs 6 week maybe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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Ummm, no. They encourage breastfeeding, but do not say that less than 6 months is pointless. There are antibodies in colostrum. So even if you stop breastfeeding before your milk comes in, db benefits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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If you're ready to stop, that's fine. Signed, mom still bfing at 14 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Yay! A nonjudgmental nursing mom. Wish more would speak up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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OK, I ebf two babies, one to 15 mos and one to 23 mos. FWIW, OP has my permission to stop. She doesn't like it, and the baby doesn't really enjoy it. Time to call it a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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never felt better than when I stoped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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me either. enough already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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six months is a really nice length of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Don't feel guilty - pumping is a PITA! Six months of bf'ing is great! BTW - I stopped pumping at 4months, but continued breastfeeding. DB had bottles of formula when I wasn't with her, and I breastfed when I was with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] My Due Date is today and I'm suddenly really scared of the pain. I don't understand why nature "designed" our bodies to go through this - and why thousands of women die from childbirth all over the world. Is getting irritated & PO'ed a sign of labor?? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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it's a sign of being 40 weeks pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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I'm just so f'ing tired of the waiting -- and what is worse is that for the past two weeks everyone told me I would go early. My OB thought it would be 10 days ago. I've been in this waiting game for so long and I'm tired of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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The pain can be managed. Don't be afraid to ask for pain meds or an epidural if you want/need them. But if you don't ask, don't expect anyone to run them over to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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oh, I'm planning on it! don't worry :-) I'm just irritated and confused why it has to be so dangerous???! If mother nature intended us to reproduce, why did women have to (and still do) die from it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Mother nature intended for us to reproduce when we were very young, to have many children (several of whom would die before reaching reproductive age), and to die off young. Given the harsh view she had, a few fistulas and hemorages are not surprising. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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Ok, that makes sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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your not going to die and you won't remember the pain. your just scared because your don't know what going to happen and you can't really prepare for it. it's scary it's painful and it's the best thing you'll ever do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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You'd be odd if you weren't scared. Without meds, it really hurts. You're not going to die, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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I was planning on having an epidural all along and now I'm freaked out that the docs will mess it up and I will have back pain for the rest of my life because of it. I just don't see a way out of this pregnancy without a huge amount of suffering AND I have been waiting for her for two weeks already. I just want to cry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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Big hug. Do you know of anyone who has had lingering back pain b/c of an epidural? I don't. The vast majority of births with epidurals turn out fine, just as do the vast majority w/o. Of course you're freaked--you're about to do something monumental. It's scary when they actually give you the epidural, but then it's really amazing. I had a C and didn't feel a thing until much later. Deep breath...you'll be fine. Do you have a happy place you can go to? Mine involved Ben & Jerry's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Thanks :) I have some freeze pops in the freezer but they are not frozen yet. Blah. I wish the OB never told me she would be early - I have been on pins and needles for the last two weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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They don't really know...they're going on an average to begin with, plus predicting based on your particulars. Hang in there--they won't let her stay in there forever. Childbirth is pretty safe in this country. When you see her, the fear et. al won't be the primary memory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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I just want to assure you that everyone has their own experience, and each birth is different in its own way. If we all went around telling each other great things about birth, and the TV shows would show empowered women giving birth without screaming their heads off, the current perception of birth would be different. Life is dangerous in it's own special way. But we still go out side...I know this may sound totally corny, but here it goes. You are a strong woman, you have made it this far in life and still breathing. Think of your ancestors who didn't have access to a DR or any medical intervention, I'm sure they had friends and family members who didn't survive childbirth, but they did and you are a living legacy of these strong women. Fear is natural and necessary at times, but don't drive yourself crazy..I'm rooting for you!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 04:08 PM Flag
[ - ] My ds is blowing me away lately with language etc. and right after seeming like he had taken a few steps back. Anyone experience this? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.22.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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age? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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just turned 4 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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np: probably fine. fits and starts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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Even in typically developing kids, one area can regress while another explodes, I think it is b/c they are working on the new skill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] THIS NEW SITE SUCKS... BRING BACK THE OLD & SIMPLE URBAN BABY 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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Honestly, just pop over to the other site. I only come here when that sites down like now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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what do you mean, the old site...where is the old site???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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what other site? There is another one? PLEASE tell me more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:50 PM Flag
[ - ] 12 day old ds's umbilical cord is stinky. there's no pus discharge but it doesn't smell pleasant. what to do? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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Probably nothing to worry about but call ped tomorrow. Have you been keeping it dry? Swabbing with alcohol? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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have a ped appt tomorrow and have been keeping it dry. i don't remember #1 smelling like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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Were you asked to swab it with alcohol at the hospital? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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just rip it off already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:22 PM Flag
[ - ] at tim russert's televised memorial service they had someone singing "somehere over the rainbow" does anyone know who is singing it? really like it. thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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bruddah iz...google or itunes... hawaiian singer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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It's Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Used in an eToys ad way back when and on ER when Mark Green died. The thrill is gone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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maybe the thrill isn't gone if you don't watch tv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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