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[ - ] Before I say this let me just point out that I am NOT a genius or gifted or anything more than a normal woman with a decent but not spectacular college w/ a BA and nothing more. I'm a nice person but not a genius. I have a kid who is freakishly smart. At this point in time, anyway. She is a 99X3 on SB, OLSAT and ERB, the SB being high 99 and the OLSAT being 2 BSRA questions wrong and 100% OLSAT. I honestly believe that she needs to be in an accelerated program (NEST or Anderson). I honestly believe that her needs will not be met at a normal G&T. I'm not putting down anyone or anything. Really. I'm just being honest when I say that my 4 year old is ready for 1st or 2nd grade work and she needs an accellerated program. So should she not get NEST or Anderson (and honestly I don't know what I'll do if it's NEST because I have a baby and a p/t job and we live in the W 100's!!!!) what can I do for her outside? We don't have a lot of money but I could certainly put a small portion of our funds towards extra curriculars for her or tutors. So without trashing her childhood, what kinds of things are there OUTSIDE of school for a kid like this? TIA. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.14.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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What happened with Hunter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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dinged at round 2. I think she did well but it was, as you know, girl-heavy and she doesn't have a lot of classroom experience (only 1 year of preschool, half days.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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You really shouldn't worry about it UNLESS it becomes a problem. I was one of those freaky children - and did just fine in regular classes until middle school (then went to special gifted). There is nothing wrong with having the reading, math come easy in K and first grade. It is only todays parents that think that a child should be challenged at five, and work to the utmost level of their potential every second of every day. IF and I do really mean IF - your dc has a problem in K, then address it. But don't anticipate one. She may very well do just great and be happy and make friends and do workbooks at home because she likes them (or not). The K year - with no problems and no "enrichment" with not stop her from reaching her potential as an adult. Don't get me wrong, I am aware of all the research - but my main point is, if it ain't broke - don't fix it. Wait and see what you end up having to deal with. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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I think it cut off a great bit of my response? Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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very wise post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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What is she doing that leads you to think she is ready for 1st or 2nd grade work? Is she reading at that level and writing that fluently? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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yes. We do 1st grade reading workbooks, she reads beginer chapter books and we do 2nd grade math workbooks. She can read anything at all, even the newspaper, but cannot comprehend the meaning of what she has read. With the begining chapter books she understands the story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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np. Relax. Mine was reading books like Charlotte's Web with comprehension the summer before she started K, doing simple multiplication and algebra. DC is at a "TT" ongoing that's very gentle in the early years, and it has been fine. I won't tell you boredom has never been an issue. It has. But I think it's useful for kids to learn to cope with boredom in small doses, and most of the time it's not an issue. Odds are your DC will be fine. Most of them are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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My dd got the same OLSAT score as your dd. She will do just fine in a District G&T for the early years. Of course, it would be great if she got into Anderson but I'm not expecting it. I feel she would do just fine in our zoned school also, but the G&T offers smaller class size, better arts and a peer group of kids who can handle the material well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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Getting near perfect on olsat means nothing. 99.9 on SB is by definition PG. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Where did the OP say her dd got 99.9 on the SB? She wrote the scores were 99x3 and high 99, which isn't that specific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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I know a number of those kids in out district wide G&T. I know some at hunter and anderson who are not like that. its an imperfect system, and only some will end up with the appropriate placement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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If your dc got 99.9 on SB, I think even Anderson may not be appropriate. Visit www.hoagiesgifted.org and there is a gifted board at Babycenter where parents of PG kids hang out and discuss their lack of options. Honestly, above OR's have no idea what they're talking about. PG kids (if your dc is one) WILL def'ly run into issues at school if they're only 1 grade accelerated. I think, ideally, you want a school where dc can be self-paced. Even EG kids (99th percentile but below 99.9) are expected to finish HS curriculum by 8th grade if they had the chance - my dc is one (also 99 on SB/ERB/Olsat). If you can afford it, private school that is progressive and more self paced makes sense (not traditional schools). At public schools, you will need cooperation from the admin to do work that is 4-5 grades ahead. I assume your dc is already reading at 3rd grade level at least? Most research show 1 grade accel'n is NOT enough. You have a tough decision to make and not many choices... Progressive school is best, imo. Structured school where kids drill will make her miserable. A place where dc can go into more depth on a subject is ideal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I agree completely with posters who say your 4 yo does not NEED to be challenged at this age. You have no idea what her NEEDS are yet -- she's only 4!! school is about so many more things than just reading level, and scores. Let her just be a kid and find her passions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 08:01 AM Flag
[ - ] What's the cool place to eat now? have a date on Saturday and need to make reservations...something cool and fun. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.14.08, 05:10 AM Flag
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momofuko, allen and delancey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:12 AM Flag
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Smith's (on MacDougal) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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la esquina, but hard to get reservs at a normal hour. you could try tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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So this means that ps 9 GT is all 99s and sibs, right? How many sibs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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We've been frequenting Bar Milano since it opened [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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dos caminos is always fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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buddakan, very SATC, new york scene and great food! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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We go to ARriba Arriba almost weekly (in hell's kitchen), but that might be because we live a block away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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we like gramercy tavern [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:31 AM Flag
[ - ] NYC moms: has anyone been outside this morning? How is it? Is it steamy? Considering going for a run, but I can't stand when it's humid. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.14.08, 04:53 AM Flag
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by the time you get an answer to this, morning will have come and gone. go out now for your run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:13 AM Flag
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Seriously. Or check weather.com. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:26 AM Flag
[ - ] 3 yr old not always dry at night. do you think pull ups are as absorbant as diapers? would love to get rid of the nighttime diapers. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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Yes, I think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:42 AM Flag
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We always used pull ups at night or "overnight pull ups." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:43 AM Flag
[ - ] can anyone reccomend a good site for iron on labels and stick on labels for camp? thanks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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there's a site called camplabels.com -- love them and they have quick turnaround... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 11:44 AM Flag
[ - ] My child is cuter and smarter and sweeter than any of yours. I love him and he loves me. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.14.08, 04:12 AM Flag
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....and takes after it's father! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Won't spoil for those who haven't seen it, but doesn't Sex in the City movie seem inappropriate for a bachelorette party (for those who have seen it to respond) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.14.08, 03:57 AM Flag
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yes...i wouldn't have felt good if i had watched it for mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:18 AM Flag
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everyone already saw it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:34 AM Flag
[ - ] when did your braxton hicks start becoming very noticeable? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.13.08, 11:55 PM Flag
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never [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 12:53 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 03:50 AM Flag
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#1 - 19 hrs before heading to hospital, #2 - 15 hrs before heading to hospital [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 02:41 AM Flag
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the night before i went into labor. i was at a late 10 pm dinner and they wouldn't go away. i woke up from minor labor pains the next morning at 7:30-ish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:20 AM Flag
[ - ] DH wants to take newly 2 yr old DB on a boat tour of chicago. i saw he's too too young to be stuck on a boat for 60-90 mins. what do you say? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:44 PM Flag
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disagree. been on a few boat rides w/2 year old, fascinated by it, and crashes out for a nap easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 02:45 AM Flag
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forgot to mention, because of the easy napping, dh should time it well, otherwise it's a waste of money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 02:46 AM Flag
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I'd take dc along. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 03:52 AM Flag
[ - ] What was your first dance song at your wedding? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:39 PM Flag
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St Bernards Waltz (we were in Scotland and had a celidh band) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 03:53 AM Flag
[ - ] My dh wants to name our dd who is due in a week "Helena." I am not a fan of the name, but it was his mother's name and well, I would sound like a horrible person if I didn't go with this name - we found out we were expecting just after finding out his mother passed away and he and his mother were very close. Please help me like the name. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.13.08, 10:08 PM Flag
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it's a nice name, not overused which is a plus. how about using it as a middle name if it bothers you a lot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 03:03 AM Flag
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I love this name--really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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can you name her Helena and give her a nickname? that worked for us - actually it was dh who was weirded out by naming dd exact same name as his late mother. we agreed on a nickname in advance and all is well 5 months later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] What was your first dance song at your wedding? How old are you and dh and how long have you been married? Sunday is my 5th anniversary and I just found out I am pregnant with baby number two! I am in a romantic mood. 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.13.08, 09:49 PM Flag
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congrats! i am alsop expecting baby number two - due september 20! i have been married for two years and our wedding song was hanging by a moment by lifehouse. i'm 26 and dh is 28 - we have a 13mo daughter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:50 PM Flag
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i am the poster w/ the dh having an affair, so not in the romantic mood that you are in, but congrats still. we have been married for four years and our wedding song was how deep is your love by the beegees [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:55 PM Flag
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wear your love like heaven by donovan - i am 30 and dh is 29 - married for 8 years - 3yo dd and 9 week old ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:57 PM Flag
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bjork, like someone in love - i am 26 and dh is 30, we have been married for almost two years and we have 2 year old twin girls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:59 PM Flag
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our song was the things we do for love by 10cc, dh is 46 and i am 39, been married for 9 years and i have a 16yo dd and 15yo dd from first marriage and he has a 24yo ds and 16yods from his first marriage, and we have a 4yo ds and 11mo ds together! big, crazy family all currently living under one roof! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:03 PM Flag
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Where Do You Go My Lovely by Peter Sarstedt. I'm 30, dh is 32, we have been married for 5 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:05 PM Flag
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We have been married for a year- our song was Real Thing by Gwen Stefani and I am expecting our first child, a girl, any day now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:12 PM Flag
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la la love you by the pixies, i am 32 and he is 30, we've been married for 3 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 PM Flag
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What are other good first dance songs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 PM Flag
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by the pixies or by anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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Happy anniversary! No wedding song -- we had a tiny, casual wedding on the beach (with our families). DH and I are both 39, DC are 6 and 3, and we've been married for 7 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:56 AM Flag
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congrats! I am 38, dh is 39, been married almost 11 yrs. Our wedding song was Fallen by Lauren Wood. We have an 8 yr old and a 5 yr old. Life is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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"cheek to cheek" I'm 47 married 16 1/2 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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don't know the name, just asked the band to play a waltz! I wasn't that much of a control freak about my wedding. I'm 55, dh is 49, and we've been married 20 years this September! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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the man i love by ella fitzgerald - been married for 6 years, i'm 29 and dh is 32 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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from this moment by shania twain - married for 7 years - i am 39 and dh is 42 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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sweet little angel - bb king, married for 20 years, i am 41 and dh is 49, we have a 6yo dd and a 2yo dd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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what a difference a day makes, we've been married for six years but together for twice that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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^ i am 37, dh is 38 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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lovely day, bill withers - married for 10 years - i'm 34 and dh is 35 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Northern Sky by Nick Drake; I was 26 dh was 36, we've been married for almost 2 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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It's in His Kiss by Betty Evert - been married for 13 years Wednesday, dh is 39 and I am 41 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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i wanna hold your hand by the beatles, been married for 4 years, dh is 31 and i am 30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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I Honestly Love You by Olive Newton-John, DH is 32, I am 42, been married for 9 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:28 AM Flag
[ - ] dh here - open for questions. 37 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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have you had an affair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:51 PM Flag
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I have not, you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:54 PM Flag
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dh is having one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:55 PM Flag
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sorry about that. what are the details, and what is your plan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:56 PM Flag
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I only found out recently. We have only been married for four years and I have pretty much been pregnant the entire marriage. He had the affair with a neighbor of ours - a young couple moved in about a year ago nearby and for several months he has been running off with her. I don't even know what I am going to do because our kids and our marriage are so young. He didn't even have much to say. I'm still getting over the shock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:58 PM Flag
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I am very sorry. Don't have a lot of advice, because I have't walked in your shoes. But I feel for you, and hope it works out the best it can. How did you find out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:01 PM Flag
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I found out from the husband of the woman he was having the affair with actually and then from my dh. I had my suspicions, but I thought it was jsut my hormones during pregnancy. I should have known by how close they woudl stand when talking and how he would always help her carry stuff fro her car and work late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:04 PM Flag
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sorry, that sucks. but I think things will work out for you. Take your time, and go slow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:06 PM Flag
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are you thinking of leaving him? what was his reaction? did you say anything to the lady he had the affair with. is he still having the affair? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:07 PM Flag
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It is hard to think of life without being married to him - we have four very young children. I am not at all prepared to be a single mother. I don't even know. I haven't spoken to his mistress, but he has since left the house and I haven't seen much of her so I would assume they are together. He barely had any emotion or reaction. He just seemed scared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:10 PM Flag
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Hey, I am so so sorry. I know you are going through a very difficult times. I am sure things will turn around good for you in the near future. but it is probably very depressing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:13 PM Flag
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sorry, go day by day. I met my now dw after she went through a very tough separation and divorce. things can and will work out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:15 PM Flag
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when you were together, did you think you had a good marriage? how was your sex life? from today's prespective, do you think you had a good marriage? all the best to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:14 PM Flag
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We were married for four years and out sex life was amazing. We got pregnant with our first child a couple weeks before we got married and I have pretty much been pregnant each year of our marriage. The first was a surprise, the second was planned and he was insistent that we keep having more. We were happy, we have great kids and he is the perfect father. I have no idea what caused him to stray from our marriage and our family. We've only been married for four years. That is why it is such a shock to me. We were already discussing when we might try for another child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:19 PM Flag
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I am sorry. did you try speaking to him and asking him if he wasn't happy? where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:21 PM Flag
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We spoke, the initial conversation just pretty much consisted of me in shock, crying, unable to get out words. We spoke again the next night and I told him it might be best if we were apart to think about this and when he had something to say he should call me. He hasn't called yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:24 PM Flag
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you sound pretty strong to me. I know this must be difficult, but continue being strong. :) I don't know you, but I'm sending you a hug [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:27 PM Flag
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I don't know about the strong thing. I haven't been sleeping more than 2-3 hours at a time, I haven't been eating much, I haven't really handled the shock. I feel like I haven't even reacted to it or realized what happened. I haven't even told my family yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:29 PM Flag
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doesn't sound like he wants a divorce, which is interesting. but he does sound like a classic pig i have to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 03:08 AM Flag
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how long have you been married dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:00 PM Flag
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5 yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:04 PM Flag
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how many kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:05 PM Flag
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2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:05 PM Flag
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ages? [ Reply | More
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4 and 1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:08 PM Flag
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how did you meet your wife? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:06 PM Flag
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mutual friends. unexpected, but great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:08 PM Flag
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perhaps you can help me - I am 34 and the mother of two girls, ages 9 and 5 and I really want to have one more child. My dh is 51 and he has a 25yo ds and 20yo ds from his last marriage and it was hard for me to even talk him into having second dd. I've always wanted three and I would love to try for a boy. Though I am technically a step-mom to his sons, they are grown and I am completely in love with my husband and want to give him another boy. How can I get him to agree? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:16 PM Flag
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ugh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:30 PM Flag
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ugh what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 PM Flag
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i second the ugh. don't you have enough to be thankful for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 02:54 AM Flag
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give him another boy? are boys better than girls? and it sunds like he doesn't want another boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:47 AM Flag
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ita- that sounds really off. Just be happy with what you have. I don't get why a boy is necessary for you or your marriage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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what is your most annoying habit according to your wife and your wife's most annoying habit according to you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:20 PM Flag
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tough one - we are always trying to be more open sexually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:26 PM Flag
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how often do you have sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:30 PM Flag
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Would you have sex with a guy for her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:07 PM Flag
[ - ] I need some advice from the single (or formerly single) moms out there. I have a 6yo dd, 5yo dd and 3yo ds. For the last 9 months I have been dating a man much young than me (I am 34 and he is 24). I really hadn't anticipated anything seriousy ever developing, but after a few dates we stopped seeing anyone else. I only introduced him to my children a month and a half ago and lately he has been talking marriage. I love him, I truly do, but I just worry about the difference in age and his getting so caught up in a woman with children, divorced and older. He has discussed having children together and having a big family and being a father to my children as well. It all sounds right, but at 24 I just don't know - do you think he will change his mind in a few years after seeing what the life is like? I'm sorry, it's just been on my mind so much since we had a long serious conversation about it all two nights ago. This just isn't what I expected my life to be at my age I guess. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:47 PM Flag
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you better not let him go! i am dating an older man right now and i want to marry him - i've wanted to marry him for the last three years. we have been dating for five years, i am 37, he is 45 and he has a 16yo daughter and a 14yo son and i have a 6yo. i want more kids with him, but only if we are married. he doesn't even bring up the topic unless i do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:32 PM Flag
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Think back to 10 years ago and what you were doing/thinking at 24 yo. Now, thibk back at least 3 more years and that is probably what stage in life he is in right now. Hate to be so pessimistic, but at 24 yo, unless he is truly 1 in a million, there is no way he is really "ready" for all of this. Best of luck though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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i agree with the previous poster - as much as he thinks he can handle it, 24 is still an age where great change is happening in a person - when i was 24 i was still out partying, dating around, i wasn't ready for marriage and family until my early thirties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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do not marry him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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you are overthinking love [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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I think you are irresponsible for letting him and your children begin a relationship when you are not sure about the future with him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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I want to marry him, I do. I want him to be in my life forever, but lately I have just been worried that I am laying such a weight on his shoulders with having a family already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Newborn 06.13.08, 09:39 PM Flag
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obviously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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I can't stand him. His ego is way too big. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:00 AM Flag
[ - ] I am going to a baby shower this weekend for a woman who is pregnant wtih her third child - the baby currently only weights about 2 pounds and hasn't been growing. Is it just me or does the baby shower just seem inappropriate considering she has two kids already and this pregnancy doesn't seem to be going well. I don't even know what to get and the shower is on Sunday. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.13.08, 09:34 PM Flag
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How about an amex or visa gift card (from your local bank, I think there is a $4 or ? she can use it on anything and anywhere, whether it's for her, the kids or the newborn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:38 PM Flag
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oops, a $4 service charge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:40 PM Flag
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maybe books? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:39 PM Flag
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a baby shower is supposed to help set up a new mom with all the stuff she might need. a shower for a non-new mom is just in poor taste - it smacks of greed. in addition, showers are usually given within month of due date. i find the jewish attitude towards this very pragmatic (they don't do baby showers) - "god forbid something should happen to the baby before it is born". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 03:15 AM Flag
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yes, i agree with that ideal - i just dont want to chance it so i'd rather have my shower after the baby is born and then everyone can see her too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.14.08, 03:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Is Metamucil saf in early, early pg? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:24 PM Flag
[ - ] I found out last weekend that my dh has been having an affair the past year. I am still coming to terms with it and i was curious if anyone else has been through this or been the one having the affair. What is your story? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.13.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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My ex-dh had an affair with a young neighbor of ours' for about 6 months before I was aware. At the time, he and I had been married for 11 years and our dd's were 10 and 9. I kicked him out of the house a week after finding out, we went to therapy, but he just didn't want to be in the marriage anymore. We filed for divorce and I am now happily remarried for two years to my wonderful dh with a 2yo dd and a baby on the way! It will get better, but it is going to take a long time so just stay strong these next few months. How old are your kids? How long have you been married? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:30 PM Flag
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I have four kids - dd is 4, ds is 3, dd is 1 and dd is 4 months old. We've been married for four years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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that's such a good happy ending story. i'm happy for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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oh dear, i am so sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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if you love him why are you questioning the marriage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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do you not understand that her dh cheated???????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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