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[ - ] If you were 36 when you were going to deliever, did you have an amnio? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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yeas. at 35. wanted peace of mind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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no at 39. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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I was 42 when I had DD. No amnio or CVS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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I was 43 and had an amnio. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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yes. I wanted to be prepared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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yes at 37. Just go to a doc who does this all day long....they don't mess up. Those stats are averages for the whole country, not NYC where you have docs with much more experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:34 AM Flag
[ - ] what kind of sh@t have buyers tried to pull on you at closing? Is it dumb to expect a no BS closing on our apartment? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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I don't know, but don't forget to empty your dishwasher. We got a whole set of plates, silverwear, and glasses! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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On the seller side: We left a whole box of Waterford crystal that I have never seen again. It makes me really sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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we inherited a full cat litter box in the basement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:23 AM Flag
[ - ] I promised my 5-yr old ds a night out tonight...just the two of us...we're going to relieve some stress. I'll pick him up from his daycare at about 6:00 pm, but still no ideas on what to do. Can't go see Kung Fu Panda without my dd because she'll be totally pissed. I know he won't want to do anything at home. Any ideas? 74 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.13.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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are you in NYC? if so, take him to a huge toy store like FAO or the Times Square Toys R Us and wander around playing with the toys. Then ice cream sundaes for dinner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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just go out for pizza and ice cream. depending on where you are, find a park/playground and go hang out until the sun goes down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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I couldn't reply directly to your message. But, yes, I'm in NYC and on a budget. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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well then my idea may work for you... wandering around a huge toy store is free! plus, the toys r us has a ferris wheel in the middle - that's kind of fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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Your idea sounds good, I'm just wondering how many times he'll ask me to buy something that he thinks is "too cool". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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that's cool, I never knew that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Picnic at a park. If you have a little cash, the half circle on the Circle Line. Also like the toy store idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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My 5 yo would be delighted with ice cream and a visit to a great NYC playground that she's never been to before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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A 5-year-old should be in bed by 7PM. And what kind of "stress" does he need to "relieve"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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I don't know any dc that are in bed by 7:00 at 5yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Carousel Ride at Bryant Park and then have a picnic on the lawn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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what kind of stress does a 5yo have to relieve? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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Thanks for all of the ideas. As far as my ds being stressed, he is totally ready for kindergarten and has been for almost a year. He's the oldest one at his daycare now and doesn't even want to go to his daycare any more even though he receives separate lessons with challenging work. Just about every morning we struggle with this. Some mornings he really gets himself all worked up. Almost everyday he wants to know when will he finally be going to kindergarten. Sometimes I have to tell him stories about how wonderful kindergarten will be in order to get him to go to sleep. He sees my dd being invited to parties and playdates with classmates and even comes with us to her class events, he knows all of the children in her class. But, he's sad because this whole kindergarten admissions process has been going on for so long. My ds is beginning to wonder if he'll ever go to kindergarten himself. I would love to get my dc in bed by 7:00 pm, but that's only realistic for stay-at-home moms that don't rely on afterschool. On any given weekday my dd is just getting home from afterschool at about 6:30 pm. By the time my dc get their baths, have dinner, tell us about their day and we read books, it's already 8:30/9:00 pm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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This is a reply to "A 5yo should be in bed by 7pm," but I couldn't reply below (I wish UB would fix that!). Sleep is not an exact science. My 5yo ds generally goes to sleep between 8 and 8:30, sometimes 9 or so on weekend nights. He is well-rested and well adjusted. There is a RANGE of sleep kids need at particular ages, not the same number of hours for each one. (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Pediatrician here. Actually, no... there is NOT a "range of sleep". Kids that age need a minimum of 11 hours, regardless of how hectic the parents' schedules are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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Right, my ds goes to sleep at 8 or so and gets up at 7:15, later on the weekends. The range starts at 11, but there is a range, since some kids need more, right? So, actually, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Yes. I'm sorry if I was unclear. There is a range, but there is a minimum, and for that age the minimum is 11 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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np: you weren't unclear, you were wrong (as pediatricians often are). You said: "Actually, no... there is NOT a range of sleep." How was that "unclear"? It was incorrect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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np: And peds wonder why we question them when they make flippant blanket statements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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That is simply NOT true. There is abslutely no absolute in the amount of sleep every 5 year old on the planet needs. You are wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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And let's face it - only a SAHM would put a 5 yo to bed at 7 (not that I blame them after a long day) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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No. Only a WOHM would selfishly rob a child of his sleep so she could spend "quality time" with him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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Yeah, ok, then we're agreed. No WOHMs put their 5 yos to sleep at 7, esp. on a non-school night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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I guess my reply was too long because all of it didn't post. 7:00 pm bedtime is only realistic for stay-at-home moms. On any given weekday my dd is just getting home from afterschool at about 6:30 pm. By the time my dc get their baths, have dinner, tell us about their day and we read books, it's already 8:30/9:00 pm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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You are dangerously overscheduling your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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np: you are dangerously judgmental and ignorant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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I think my 12 years of education and 25 years of clinical practice in the field of pediatrics gives me license to judge on this particular topic. Thanks for your input, however. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Here is a reality check for you. Working parents put their kids in afterschool because there's no one to pick them up after school. They mostly play, do a light enrichment course, and older kids do their homework. So your professional commentary is extremely unhelpful to those parents. My ds, who only goes to afterschool one day a week, has begged me to put him in for two more days, because he thinks it's fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Here's a reality check for YOU. Working parents make the conscious choice to WORK. They also need to be responsible parents and create a stable home life that will provide their children with the amount of sleep they need, even if that means cutting back at work and economizing on the family budget. And just because a kid thinks something is "fun" doesn't mean it's good for him. Lots of kids think it's "fun" to play with matches and stick paper clips into electrical outlets, but thankfully most parents don't indulge every little whim and want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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you are very narrow minded. I make the choice to pay for rent and food, and it would be really irresponsible for me to do otherwise I think. And the response that, Oh, it's different for you, you HAVE to work, doesn't cut it now that you have explained that my kid is screwed because of his lifestyle. How can you be educated and so...uneducated? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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And from a WOHM, no less! Hate women who can't support each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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No. It's not different for you. Your child needs just as much sleep as the next child, regardless of whether his parent(s) are able to provide a stable home life. It's sad when children lose out because of poor choices and planning by their parents, but such is life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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My ds gets enough sleep, but I guess reading comprehension is not your strong point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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So, in your world, poor people shouldn't have kids. People who, say, are widowed, should give away their kids? People who get laid off shouldn't.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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excuse me? If you were my kid's ped I would definitely switch doctors. Your "guidelines" are way too stringent. Since you know oh so much about children you should know by now that they are human beings and strict rules just don't apply. Some kids are like this, others like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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creepy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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are you kidding responder? putting a child in day care so you can work to provide a life for that child is not over scheduling them. the mom is doing her best, and appreciates reading and spending a little time ogether before bed time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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wrong. I am WOH and both my kids go to bed 7-715p everynight. They need the sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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maybe it's better that they not be over-exposed to you ! you seem a bit uptight... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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To the detriment of the kid's health. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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Yo, it's total hours of sleep, not bedtime that matters, dimwit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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Right. So all these kids aren't waking up until 9AM? I don't think so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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np: right, unless he's driving me insane, which does happen on occasion. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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How would you schedule your dc if you and your dc got in at about 6:30 pm on weeknights because you need to work in order to pay your bills and so your dc have to stay in daycare & afterschool until 6:00pm. If you have some sort of working schedule please share. I've been trying to get my dc into bed earlier, but there seems to be no real solution for WOHMs who have no choice but to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Put your DC straight to bed at 7PM. Your child should not have to pay in lack of sleep for your failure to properly maintain a home life. Most WOHMs DO have a choice: they can ECONOMIZE, and stay at home, or work part-time. They just CHOOSE not to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Wow... I love my ped after reading your posts. I remember asking why my dc was sleeping for what I thought was too short a time and his response was, "Those guidelines are averages... your dc just isn't average I guess"... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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So, walk in the door at 6:30, inhale the take-out food you ordered on the way home (because there is no time to cook anything), forget about the bath/shower, no books, just eat, brush teeth and go straight to bed. Sounds like a great schedule to me. Oh, and DC is bouncing out of bed at 6am, after 11 hrs of sleep. DCs can go to bed regularly at 8/8:30 and still get 11 hrs every night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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take-out to save time on cooking? there's one way you could be economizing right there! how about cooking on the weekends (or after they're in bed) and freezing, so you can nuke a more cheaply and certainly more healthy meal every night? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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which begs the issue of no time to do anything of substance, like a bath or reading with DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Better for your child to be tucked into his cot at the homeless shelter by 7 than awake until 9. What kind of mom are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Don't be a drama queen. If it's that bad, maybe you should find a more affordable place to live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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which would involve 3 hrs of commuting time a day. when will people realize that people live near their jobs for a reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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replying to response above: actually, in the real world, most wohms do NOT have a choice to stay home forever. In fact, poor moms are forced to work now through workfare, and the overwhelming number of people depend on 2 incomes. And, once again, if your ds goes to sleep at 8, gets up at 7, or on friday goes to sleep at 9 and gets up at 8, he's getting enough sleep. I'm very happy you're not my ped! (not OP) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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My dd goes to sleep at 9 and up at 7:30 - waiting for the ACS knock at my door (and I ditto that I am so glad above poster isn't my ped!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Hey, I'm a wohm and my six year old goes to bed at 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Why is a 59 yo pediatrician posting on this thread? Bizarre. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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I have some down time right now. Why are YOU posting on this thread?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Because I'm a mom of small children. That's who this board is for. Not for judgmental peds of older kids (or no kids) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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This board is for ANYONE. Click on the "about us" link. Educate yourself. Empower yourself. Learn. It's a good thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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Whoa, you really don't have kids? At least tell me you have older kids, please. Any parent can tell you, all the reading in the world, and that's for peds too, teaches you nothing about actually being a parent. I had very strong ideas about rights and wrongs of childrearing until I actually became a parent. Now, ha! We do the best we can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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Yes. 4 children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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4 maladjusted angry but well rested children... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Well, not really. Lurking here without kids is like being an anorexic on chowhound. But in any case, I cannot believe that you can be so hollier-than-thou as a working mom. No ped practicing for 25 years straight in the city got to see their kids if they were in bed by 7 PM. So what are you saying, you never saw your kids growing up but at least they got 11 hours of sleep? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Exactly,I never saw my kids but they were asleep by 7! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Oh, ew. Ew ew ew. Np here and you're just nauseating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Can't reply where I want. But wanted to join in. My kid is gifted. Gifted children require less sleep. HA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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Hey, OP, aside from all the sleep debate, have fun with your ds tonight! Just going to dinner and hanging out should be great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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D&B on 42nd and play all the arcade games [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Wow. I hope that ped does not have a dd. Because she will grow up thinking why bother going to school or college if I want to have kids later in life. Crazy!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Why don't we discuss exactly how many squares of toilet paper should be used to wipe our asses. There must be an appropriate "range" we should adhere to, or at least a minimum, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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my 5 yo will only use 1. I always have to do a followup wipe. Which makes me wonder...when do they start wiping themselves well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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If I put my 5 yr old to sleep at 7 ,she will be up at 11 wanting to play, and it she will not go back to sleep until 12. we aim for 9 she sleeps till 8. On days she took a long nap during the day, she sleeps around 10 -11 and wakes up at 8. SO average 10-11 hours of sleep. I quess I am ok. Little 1 year old get about the same about of sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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www.myfriendsfeet.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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ewwwwww [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Judgemental much? [ Reply | More
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http://swissmiss.typepad.com/weblog/ [ Reply | More
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I love those animal photos she posted today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Did Zappos change their shipping policy? I thought it was overnight. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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not unless you checked 'overnight' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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they did. but it still always comes the next day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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they give you choices now, some of which you have to pay for. but it usually comes fast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] IVF related question. Anyone on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.13.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know if White & Case is a big deal firm? signed: clueless mom TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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i'm not sure if it's "big deal" but my dh went to a "top tier" law school and he has friends who got jobs there....fwiw... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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Oh, yes. One of the oldest, stodgiest, white-shoe firms in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:54 AM Flag
[ - ] POLL: would you rather have a PT job that pays less but gives you more time with db OR a FT job that requires you to be away from DB for 11 hours a day but pays well? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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with my current situation (DH who makes ok money) I'd def go for PT. If I was a single mom I would have to probably take the second option [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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how much does dh make? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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around $60K. We aren't in NYC so it goes farther [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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What's the point of having children if you're not going to raise them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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being home is not a possibility for everyone, ms. money bags [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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Then perhaps you shouldn't have had children you couldn't afford, Ms. Irresponsible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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np stuff happens ya know? I'm all for planning and staying within your budget, but sometimes things llike death of a spouse or lay offs happen that mean you might have to work more than you wish you had to. Try a little compassion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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Really hag, so you are saying I shouldn't have a child becasue I work. I guess we should leave the child bearing to the extremely wealthy and the wellfare society. Anyone in the middle is screwed. You neeed to get a clue. I understand that you the perfect mother who sits on UB all day telling us all that we are terrible moms for working when you neglect your child more then any woh moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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OP: you should be ashamed of yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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evil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Sigh. Women like you make my skin crawl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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You know what, we're all doing the best we can with the resources we can. It's not set up so parents get to spend time with their kids and have jobs--part time jobs don't pay enough and there aren't enough to make it possible. We need more job-sharing and more support between parents not harsh judgement of others!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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i have a PT job that barely pays enough to cover the childcare. but it's worth it to me to stay in my field and get out of the house and do my own thing part of the week. i wouldn't take a FT job for more money b/c i want the time with my 2 dc. (and we don't need it financially) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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P/T all the way, wouldn't that be great if companies started this option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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well as soon as they do, people start yelling about workers being abused and not having benefits. They can't win [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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not necissarily true. We are working on incorperating the 4/20 work week, or the 9/80 work week, day care at work, and p/t work with benifits. I am in the bio medical device industry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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I'm just saying what I have heard people on the left say. I'm all for giving people options, but a company is in business to make $$, not to be loved by it's employees. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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how are they not making money, when your employees are happy then your bottom line and output show, don't you agree? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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No. If you can't commit to the job full-time, don't take the full-time job. As an employer I don't give a rat's ass about your life outside of work, as long as it doesn't affect your life INSIDE work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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Well, your a bitch. And I would never work for you, and good luck having sub par employees. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Bitch! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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I'm a single mom, so I could only do the part-time job if it paid as well as a full-time job. I would really try for something in between. A full-time job does not nec. require someone to be away from home for 11 hours a day. (I'm away from ds for 9 hours a day.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:19 AM Flag
[ - ] are other people being sent to the log in page when they hit "reply" i'm so annoyed 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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yeah it happens kind of randomly. Sometimes watching and unwatching post will fix it. Sometimes not. It is VERY annoying! UB! Get a clue or you will lose the rest of us! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Why am I sad that my best friend I grew up with chose another one of her friends to be her matron of honor and not me. I know i am lame, but i am still kinda sad. I am a bridesmaid and will still be part of it but still a little sad that I am not that person in her life. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Please it's just one day. Stop caring about such trivial things [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Trivial to you, not to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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i would be happy! less to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Yeah you have a point, but I love to plan I do it for a living. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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I get it. My BF I grew up with had a friend and her cousin as bridesmaids. I wasn't even in the wedding. I felt silly that I cared, but I did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Yeah I know my dd is in the wedding as well she is the flower girl. I can't wait to see her all dressed up. :) I will get over it just a little hormonal, dont you love being a girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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now I would be all over that! I keep hoping one of DH's cousin's will get married and need a flower girl before DD gets too old! Fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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I know ai am more excited to see her in a formal dress it is going to be so freakin cute, I can't wait. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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have fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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You kids are so obsessed with the here and now. I haven't heard from my maid of honor in 35 years ... we're hitting our 40th anniversary this year. Just because she's your *bestest friend in the whole wide world* today doesn't mean squat in the long run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Um, we grew up down the street from one another and have been friends for over 25 years, don't think she is going anywhere. Thanks for you understanding though much appreciated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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Uh huh. Sounds like me and my best friend. We lived across the street from each other our whole lives ... classmates from first grade through graduation. Even got jobs out of school at the same company in the secretarial pool. I would have thought she wasn't going anywhere, either. But life happens. You can't predict the future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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thanks Negative Nellie. go to the other site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:55 AM Flag
[ - ] For dh's surprise BBQ party we will have ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, vinegar slaw, mac n' cheese, cornbread, corn salad, lots of beer and a red velvet cake for dessert. What am I missing? 47 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Something other than beer to drink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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OP: Oh, I have soda. Should I do sweet tea too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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i was thinking more like wine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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if you're gonna do sweet, do some unsweetened as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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just me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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OP: Come on over! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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where are you getting the BBQ from? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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vegs or fruit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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What about the vinegar slaw and corn salad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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something less heavy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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OP: What is heavy about corn, tomatoes and lime juice, or shredded cabbage with a vinegar dressing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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sounds great, but aren't you worried about the tomato scare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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something green [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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at a bbq? are you crazy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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np maybe a green jello mold salad. That would fit right in! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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no. salad is in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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salad is in...I'll have to remember that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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you have never had a salad at a bbq? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Yes, we do the spinich, strawberry, and candied walnut salad for BBQ's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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you're killing me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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sorry i posted at the wrong stop just realized that. It was a suggestion. I love that salad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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^^spot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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I was joking! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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Red velvet cake and Key lime pie are my favorite. There is a place by my house susie cakes that has the best red velvet and key lime. Have fun I love BBQ's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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A healthier option for vegetarians [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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OP: No vegetarians invited! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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down with vegetarians! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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hey, OP. are you making the bbq or buying it from someplace else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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OP: A little of both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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from where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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watermelon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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OP: Oh, good one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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plain is great, but so is this recipe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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^^^http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/WATERMELON-ARUGULA-AND-PINE-NUT-SALAD-109628 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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UB deleted link for some reason. I posted above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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how old are you kids? I have young ones and I would love to be able to organize something like this. Wondering when I'll get back to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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you kids=your kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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5 yo and 1 yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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why won't you tell me where you're getting your bbq from??? want to find a good bbq place! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Sorry - I called around and finally decided on The Smoke Joint (www.thesmokejoint.com). It's in Fort Greene. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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^^^have you tried it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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np: I have. It's so-so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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hush puppies and sweet tea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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you from N.C... Hush puppies & Barbque is very NC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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as is sweet tea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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yup. Went to college there and really miss those hush puppies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:38 PM Flag
[ - ] LCs and breast feeding moms, I need help. 7 mo db won't take breast milk from a bottle; he'll drink formula, but not milk. I'm pumping away and no dice! I've heard to mix the two, but wonder what that will do to the composition. Advice? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.13.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I would mix them. Can't hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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mixing isn't a problem. i mix formula into many of my breast milk bottles b/c i don't pump enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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thanks. what i'd love to know is WHY he won't take the milk? He loves to bf (and to eat in general) it's like he smells the milk in there and starts shaking his head away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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I love beer from a bottle, but not from a can....... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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he probably just knows that the breast milk comes from mama and he doesn't want it another way. can someone else feed him a breast milk bottle without you there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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i always mixed, half and half to strech out my stored milk supply, db loved it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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he'll take it if he gets hungry enough. Don't fret. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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are YOU trying to give him the bottle or someone else? Because if its you, forget it. He isn't stupid. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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ha, no. dh and my mom are the bottle givers...... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] next door neighbor was an mortgage and financial analyst - think he worked at either JPMorgan or Bank of America - has been out of work since mid-April - in his mid30s with 2 kids and one on the way - curious to know what his severance package was - they spend money like crazy! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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you have nose a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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why do you need to know. Let them live [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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op - they are the WORST neighbors ever! i'm just curious, that's all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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I'm curious too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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It will depend on if it was a voluntary separation or not (a lot of the banks are offering voluntary packages so they don't have to fire as many people), how long he worked for them and a lot of other factors. He could have gotten as much or more than a year's salary (w/o bonus) in his package, along with outplacement services, continued health coverage, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you all hate the hot mom in the neighborhood that all your DHs drool over? Even if she is totally nice and not flirty with your DHs at all, do you still make a point to stay away? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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i try to figure out how to get her to do a three-some [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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why would you stay away just because someone is good looking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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we don't have one of those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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I am the hot mom in my nabe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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OP- and do the other moms like you or are they intimidated? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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as far as I can tell they like me. Maybe they talk bad behind my back though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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ditto and that's not saying much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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this is why I stay in the city. So catty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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right, no catty women in the city... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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right. No bitchy men stealing hot moms in the city. Snort! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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dh and i refer to her as hot mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Which neighborhood? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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where do you live? there is only one hot mom in the neighborhood? How boring! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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As a hot mom, I can tell you that if your DH wants me, he'll find a way to get me, regardless of your efforts to keep him away from me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:15 AM Flag
[ - ] So I taped a show for abcnews yesterday, And now I feel like I did an awful job. Do you think the Editing will make me look good like all my Ums and uses of worng words I totaly had a brain fart while taping. It airs monday. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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If you are the good guy in the story they will edit you well. If you are a talking head providing background you are ok. But if you could be considered the boogey man, they you are in trouble. [ Reply | More
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