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[ - ] I've been trying ttc #2 for the last two years. I've also had 3m/c. i'm at the end of my rope. I was suppose to start ivf but because scheduling i have to wait till september. anyone btdt? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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I had my first two w/o help but #3 was a science experiment. Go for it - the success rate is high and it is so worth it! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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i had DC1 with no problem, then had a missed mc at 12 wks and a chem pregnancy at 4.5 wks, found out i had high FSH, was going to do IVF but NYU was on a break and I got PG naturally after an HSG (with the blue dye) and came to term with a healthy DD. if you can, read the book, coming to term by jon cohen (or cohn) -- amazing book with lots of great info for people who were in our situation. i'm so sorry for your losses - try to take it one day at a time. for me, acupunture and reiki massage helped me from really losing it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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op: sorry- i had to step away. thanks for your advise. i will be getting the book tomorrow. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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yep. took me almost 2 years. I had a great experience with Dr. Wu the acupuncturist [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:44 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you do with a 14 mo while you're showering? i obviously have no one to watch her... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Toddler 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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pack n play [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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If you have baby proofed, just let her roam and take fast showers. Or shower before she wakes or during her nap [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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I actually bring him in with me (14 months). Asking for years of therapy later and no private time now, but some cups and bubbles on the shower floor keeps him happy while I get my shave and shower on. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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You can also bring her into the bathroom and let her bang a pot or whatever, although it's less relaxing for you. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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this is why i started showering at night. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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high chair and tv - what else? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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or during nap time. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:25 PM Flag
[ - ] this site! argh! i choose my boards, and then one second later the default returns and i'm back to seeing everything .... what am i doing wrong? so annoying. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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click on save as defulat and update filters, and if use my defaults happens to pop up, click that too. no rhyme or reason.. . [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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i'll try it -- thanks! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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click on save as default...it is under the recency option [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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I believe that you have to hit "save as default" [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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Did you save as default? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:20 PM Flag
[ - ] OP: We were considering for 3, 1/2 days a week. Are not sure now. I would like to spend time with dd and hold off on the inevitable school schedule. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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I assume this is the 2 yo preschool poster - I think that's great if you need it for childcare, but sounds like a bit much just because. She does have years of school ahead of her. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] What is DH doing right now? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Toddler 06.17.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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on a plane to bus. trip [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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watching futurama [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Picking at his gross feet (which is why I left the room!) and screaming at the TV (he's a Mets fan and watching coverage of the Willie Randolph firing). A real catch, huh?! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Celtics game [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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Listening to Dan Abrams say inane things to people who are smarter than him. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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on the bus home [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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walking the dog [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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Lighting a sparkler with ds in the yard [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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the dishes [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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in Ireland [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
[ - ] no---whe we visit my mom 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] if you had the option, would you send your two-year-old to preschool or wait until 3? some thoughts on the pros and cons of preschool before 3 are much appreciated. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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we didn't even consider it. we preferred to have her in a wide variety of classes plus substantial home/nap time and outdoor time. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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it's only 5 hours a week - 2 days 2.5 hours a day -that is substantial home/nap time and outdoor time etc etc [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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wait if you can [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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I think it's fine if it's just a little bit of time, but I wouldn't want to do anything major. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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Depends on the child, the school, and your parenting style [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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My twin girls LOVED half-day preschool at 2. It was basically a better place to play than their living room and there was always something constructive to do. They're pretty social and rarely clung when I left, although there were kids who had a harder time adjusting. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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don't know but since I got dd in she is starting in the fall. I think she will love it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:23 PM Flag
[ - ] 2.5 yo ds says he wants big boy bed. We are moving cross country in 1 month. Do we: (1) get one now; (2) get one at the same time as the move; or (3) wait until he's gotten used to the new house? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Toddler 06.17.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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^^would (2) be too much? would (1) or (3) be too many big changes in a row? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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I would have one delivered to your new place so you don't have to schlep it across the country with you. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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op: but beyond the logistics, what would be best for ds? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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you are way overthinking this. get one right now if he wants one and you aren't worried about moving it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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NP: i think you should get it now. OR find some way to set up crib mattress on floor. In new house, get a toddler bed [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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i'd get the big boy bed once you move -- it will be easier that way and you can let him pick the sheets, etc. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone know of a really good temporary sleeping solution for a 6 yr old...is the kids aerobed any good? Anything better? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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is this a permanent sleeping solution or is this kid a guest? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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oops. sorry. aerobed is fine just don't inflate it all the way, make it soft so he rolls into the middle. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] how much do you pay your cleaning person? trying to figure out whether we are paying at or below market rate. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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we pay our cleaner $140. She comes at 1:30 and leaves at 6:30 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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how big is yr house/apt? does she come once/week? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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$80 bucks, once a week and she brings two pple with her. 1400 sq ft. no laundry or window included. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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also 2 bdrm. 2 ba [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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or here. Our house is 7000 sq ft ( she does not clean the finished basement because it would be too much) She comes 1x a week [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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$75 for 2bd 1ba (under 1000 sq ft) apt. $10 more if laundry. 2x/month [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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op: we pay $75 for once/week, 2 brs 1 ba ... she just asked for a raise. $80? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Why do you need a cleaner for a 2bed 1 ba? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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f@ck off [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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angry much? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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We have 4400 sq. ft., she comes twice a month, stays from about 7:30-1:30 and we pay her $150 each time. She is great, we tip a lot of the time just so she stays with us. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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^^we're in Chicago, BTW, I'm sure the prices are way off for NYC, sorry. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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no it sounds like you're paying top dollar [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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you should be ashamed of that carbon footprint, sister. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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you need to work on your reading comprehension buddy - I'm the poster w/ 7000 sq ft so don't pick on her. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I truly am ashamed/embarassed. I have a few newish moms friends I have known for months now and have not told about or or showed them where we live! I'm such a nut about it sometimes. Grew up mid-class, avg. Feel ridiculous sometimes. dh loved the house when looking last year, I like it but feel like it is too much/not really us. 1 dd, planning on one more. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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Once a week, $120 for cleaning and laundry (she has to take it to the laundry in the bldg basement), about 1,400 sq ft. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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I think we definitely overpay. $75 for our 650 sq ft 2-bedroom but she only cleans one of the bedrooms (we don't have her clean the kids' room). I think we really overpay. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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i don't think you do. There is a minimum you are going to have to pay (regardless of the size of your apt) in order to make it worth their travel time and trouble. I would think $75 probably is the minimum. Might get away with $60 if you lived in a studio and didn't have dc. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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interesting--thanks. Just in talking to others I always feel like they're paying the same for way more space. She also charges extra to do inside of the fridge, windows etc and she does no laundry. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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NP: Where is the apartment? I think you are overpaying. We are about the same settup and pay 60.00 every two weeks (no laundry). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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^^Brooklyn. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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we're in the East Village, Manhattan. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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2300 sf twice per week incuding laundry, 220 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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nice size space. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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We pay $300 a week for 2 1/2 days in a 2-bedroom NYC apt. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 07:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Dd is "graduating" from PreK this Friday. Want to give her something/do something to mark the occasion. Any suggestions? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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a car? How about a picture book about graduating or going to kindergarten? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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lunch, story time, bath. Its preschool! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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big girl lunch or tea [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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OP here. I was thinking an alarm clock. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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that sounds like a nice idea. can she tell time yet? (my dd just graduated from preschool and she can't, but that's b/c I haven't gone out of my way to teach her how yet) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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go out for ice cream. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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Thanks. Any good places in Queens? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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tattoos [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] 6 yr old daughter has a very sweet older woman as a teachers assistant in her class. She is not a teacher, but has been in the schoold for a million years. She keeps sneaking gifts like webkinz to my daughter...seems weird to me but not sure how to handle without offending her. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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weird but school is almost over, I know everyone will flame me but I say just thank you and dont make a big deal. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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^^^this was not intended for this post!!! I miss UB! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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actually, that is what i am thinking. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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ugh. i cannot take it. and worse yet is the judgements from all who say I am spoiling her.. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] hellllpppppp! 2.3 yr old just became INSANELY attached. I cannot get up to answer the phone without her freaking out. And now she wants me to carry her up and down the stairs of our house too. I know i need to be stronger about limits but i feel like something must be going on. that said, i am losing it!!!!!! Any thoughts??? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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It will pass. My 3rd dc was like that. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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you have to go with it. don't push away be present for your child. it will pass. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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So funny. I thought everyone here would say be stronger, etc. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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no help, just a permanent dent on my hip from schlepping my 2 year old all day. I hate it but I also know it will end and then I will miss it [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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I think most kids go through a phase like this. It will pass. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:07 PM Flag
[ - ] 6.5 had carrots for first time today and now area above one eyebrow is orange. related or a fluke? should i be concerned? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
Newborn 06.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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wash his face [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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lol, right? but could possibly be related -- both my kids had distinctly yellow-orange noses at that age from all the carrots and sweet potatoes. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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carrots can turn the skin a bit orangey... not a big deal [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:00 PM Flag
[ - ] someone answer me please. when does morning sickness usually begin???? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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between 5 and 8 weeks [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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usually around 8wks. or later [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Oh man. I started almost right away, like week two or three. Had no idea I was pregnant and spent most of a trip uking and complaining to the hotel staff my NS room had been smoked in. Hyper sensitive. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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varies...usually starts in the first or second month and ends by 3-4 mo [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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both times it started around 7 weeks or so. #1 ended around 20 weeks, #2 ended the day I had my c sxn. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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never did for me. BUT, just went back on the pill & felt sick on day 2. go figure [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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bwt 6 and 8 wks for me. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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sometimes never. don't be freaked out if you don't get it. your lucky. i didn't have any with my first [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] So annoying. Inherited summer house with my brother (he owns 25% we own 75%) and he and his wife are there now. They call me every day to give me little complaints and assignments. Their dcs have told me they own the place too. (I know I'm being silly now) Shared real estate sucks. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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how come you own 75 and he 25? did buy his 25% out or the will was that specific? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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my parents began gifting my dh and I and my brother years ago. My brother then had a huge, bitter fight with them and they stopped the gifting. He let them both pass away w/o resolving it and did not invite my mother to his wedding. Terrible stuff. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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your brother sounds nice :-( [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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You're right and he's gotten back much of what he's given to others in life. But he and his wife and children are my only relatives so I've focused on keeping our relationship healthy. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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why do you own more? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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that is annoying. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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tell him to deal with it himself and you will reimburse your percentage. problem solved. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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that is annoying. i would buy him out. do you split the time equally? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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We've thought about buying him out but he told me that he considers the house to be his children's legacy and wants his ashes scattered nearby. He comes in the off season - the end of June because he can't afford to pay the rent in the high season. We treat it as rental property and everyone has to pay their way. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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i'm confused -- if you own it, why do you pay rent? do you consider that the mortgage? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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it's rental property for IRS purposes. We do the whole expense and depreciation thing. Everyone gets a k-1 etc. We pay the annual expenses through the rental and anyone of us who uses the house from 7/1 through labor day have to pay rent. It makes sense. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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