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[ - ] curious. how do you store your photos? want to order a batch of albums and need to decide between something standard like tan leather vs something more "childlike"--ie bright colored linen albums. wdyt? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.11.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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I put the best ones in "nice" albums (leather or suede or fabric), the decent ones (most) in a big album from exposures online (fits 800 or maybe it's 400 pix in an album) and then the not so good ones I just throw in a box. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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OMG. bless you if this is the biggest problem you have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Any charlotte nc moms on? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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I used to live in Charlotte. I miss it every day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Really? Where do you live now? I'm moving there next fall and wondering where to buy furniture and who is a good ped [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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OR: OP, I couldn't reply to your post below. I'm in Connecticut now. I didn't have kids when I was in Charlotte, but it's a very family-friendly town and they have 2 large teaching hospitals, so you'll get great medical care. It's a really clean, nice town. I'm jealous! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] i am on day 31 on my cycle. period is usually 28-31. i took a early test and have a very light line. why so light? is this a bad sign? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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congrats!! A line is a line! If it's light it prob just means you're very early on so there's not much hcg lighting it up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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thank you! this is #2 so i am excited and a little nervous. when will it be darker? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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should get darker every day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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A line is a line. I could pee all day today and not get one. You MAY have a chemical pregnancy but if you don't get your period, then you don't. Congratulations, preggers! I hope it works out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] FIL said no shirts for father's day. He doesn't have any real hobbies and doesn't really drink. What should we get him? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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a croquet set. or a cribbage set. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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have the kids make him a coffee mug or something personalized... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the best kid and pet friendly way to get rid of cockroaches?? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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roach motels out of reach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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yes, and exterminator [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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yeah, that's what we've been using, but i still find them. it's so disgusting...we have family visiting from out of town and since they are non-city people, they will be shocked if and when they see them. ugh... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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my mom couldnt even bring herself to say the word. she calls them "bugs" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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I've hidden them when we've had company before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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lol...how?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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seal off all holes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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not sure, but I was walking on the street the other day, and there was a man yelling at a cockroach like it was a pet. heel, heel. my dd was somewhat perplexed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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there is some book on QVC about getting rid of pests naturally. Perhaps buy that book? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Borax is the only thing that is 100% effective. It takes a few weeks, but it works. Use one of those pastry guns to gently blow a fine layer of the stuff into all crevices and along all baseboards. And it's kid and pet friendly (as long as your kids and pets aren't in the habit of licking every square inch of baseboard). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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cats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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No. I have cats, and while they DO eat the roaches, they do nothing to curb the population. You need to kill them at the source. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Combat, not the quick killing ones, the source kill. Sometimes it makes it worse for the first week but then it works. Put them everywhere you can out of reach of kids/pets but if you have neighbors doing a renovation you can't get rid of them until that stops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:45 PM Flag
[ - ] DH has a big family and they are ALWAYS getting together. There is something almost every weekend and they want/expect everyone to be there. They are great and it's fun and all, but it gets old to have this expectation all the time. They just decided to do something for Father's Day and DH is griping that it's enough already, but if we don't go everyone will be pi$$y. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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Is your dh the only one of his siblings with kids? Maybe they don't understand. Have had this with my husband's family for a long time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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No, they all have kids. It's a big crew. I like them and don't mind getting together, but the frequency is a bit much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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or: Well I think that's reasonable. Can your dh just say you all had something else planned this year? Gotta make a shift sometime, if it's important to you that is ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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I'll talk to him about it. he's the one who really objects anyway! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Sounds like DH's responsibility to talk to his parents and handle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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my DH's family is the same in the summer and the month of december. it gets to be a little much, but i usually go along for the sake of my DH. every once in a while, i'll feign illness or say that i'm on a deadline and send him over there with the kids while i sit home and relax... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:02 PM Flag
[ - ] I may win the award for dumbest post, but I am about to start potty training my 2 yo. I've heard to reward with M&Ms, but I hvae never let him hnave them b/c I've worried about choking. Is that a dumb thing to worry about? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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not dumb to worry, but at 2 they should be eating pretty much everything, right? except crudites, i guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I guess. I still cut his grapes in half and don't give him nuts. I'm generally fairly laid back but am scared of choking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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well, since there's no hurry to give m&ms, just don't. how about reward with something non-food (which is a healthier reward association anyway?) stickers, or popsicles if you really want to do food? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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That could work. he's really into photos of people/things he's familiar with. Maybe I could get him a little album and give pics for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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I'm that way too. my dd just turned 2, and seems interested in toilet training, but our ped suggested waiting until she tells us that she has the urge to go. right now she tells us after she went. is your ds telling you this yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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Yes, he's been doing that and he also talks a lot about the potty and flushing. He's peed in his little potty a few times and was very excited about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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ITD. There are plenty of things kids at 2 are not supposed to eat, like hot dogs, popcorn, raisins, etc. I know a child who choked to death on popcorn at a movie theatre at age 3, so I'm with OP on being worried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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or: ok, well, there's always a story ... just do what you're comfortable with, no one is going to judge you for NOT giving a kid candy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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try stickers first. make a little chart for the bathroom. worked for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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I'd definitely start with a non-food reinforcement first. If you need to go to foods, there's no reason to do M&Ms. Just do something small that he likes that is easy to cart around. We did one Smartie. Not sure if that's less of a choking hazard but dd loved them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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then give him hershey's kisses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:59 PM Flag
[ - ] What did you get your dad, DH, and FIL for fathe's day? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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dh gets a graphic tee and a hoodie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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dh got a star wars bobble head from the kids and a new bike from me. haven't figured out the others yet but got step dad a shirt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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my dad is getting a book and my husband is getting a travel bag that he picked out, although i'd like to get him something sentimental as well. probably nada for FIL, my husband will take care of that, or maybe it'll be from both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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my dad got a movie gc, dh got clothes, and FIL a shirt and wine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:38 PM Flag
[ - ] outdoor spaces are overrated. i just went out into my courtyard to enjoy the nice weather and got eaten alive in the 15 minutes i was out there. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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lol. ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Damn nature. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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are mosquitos supposed to be out in force at this time of year, or is it bc of the recent heat/humidity wave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Does your mom acknowledge you on Mother's Day (card, small gift, etc.), or do you just acknowledge her? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.11.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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She sends me a card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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both. I buy her a gift and she gets me a card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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We exchange cards and gifts, relatively equal in value. My grandparents always got her a gift, and it is just what we do in my family. Nada from my ILs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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op: I was asking because my MIL always remembers me but my mom doesn't, lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:35 PM Flag
[ - ] BFed #1 but he was in the NICU for his first few weeks of life and was tube and then bottle fed there, so he bascially started the bottle as soon as he was able to eat. Pg with #2 and wondering when you're supposed to introduce a bottle? Will be bfing but pumping too and going back to work. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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start as soon as possible - I'm the below post and we started at 1 month and I'm afraid that it was too late - now he won't take a bottle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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I don't believe in nipple confusion (I think the bf'ing nazis made it up) so I would start from the beginning to avoid them not taking a bottle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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OP: Yeah, my ds was a pretty good nurser once we got home despite the bottles and binky they gave him. So start in the first week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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I did and never had a problem. Baby is hungry and will eat if there's food! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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You can start pumping as soon as your milk comes in and nursing is well established. I started pumping one bottle a day after about 10 days pp so that DH could give DB a bottle in the evenings. There was never any nipple confusion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] So ready to leave the city but worry about dh's commute if we move out. Anyone regret leaving, or are you happier? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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Happier, but the commute stinks for DS and DH. They rarely see each other during the week, just 20 minutes or so in the morning. Luckily, DH loves to spend every minute w/ DS on the weekends, so they try to make up for it. But, we love it here, and it is worth it for us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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wow. 20 min w ds on the weekdays? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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same exact situation here. i am so done with the city. love it here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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we moved after 12 yrs in the city and love it. dh sees kids for 10 min in the morning, and about 3x a week he is home by 7 for bedtime. in NY, he seemed to work a little later since he had no commute, so it wasn't that different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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We are moving to westchester. Can't wait. DH doesn't interact with the kids in the morning at all even here in NYC (except he says 'goodbye' as he is heading out the door and they are usually playing or watching TV and just ignore him). And he already comes home after they are in bed. Plus when he gets home he spends another hour on his crackberry or cell phone...so he'll just do this on Metro North. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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What does he do? Sounds awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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finance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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Money sounds good though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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Thats why we didn't. We moved to Riverdale for more space but DH spends lots of time with kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:09 PM Flag
[ - ] How can this baby be riding my bladder and completely compressing my stomach at the same time??? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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how many weeks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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31 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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My db did. Of course, I'm 5'4" and he was 8 lbs 10 in at birth! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:31 PM Flag
[ - ] my baby will not take a bottle - Iv'e tried so many kinds spending insane amounts for bottles with nipples that "look like mine" nothing works - he just likes to drink straight fromthe tap - and forget formula - he won't touch it - any tips - I need to get this figured out before he starts day care 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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from the tap meaning bf'ing? how old is he? is this a full time daycare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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Mine was like this - finally we got a bottle that looked like a boob it worked a little, but she would never take much at day care and would nurse right when I picked her up and then more at night. She was fine. Try not to freak out. Also, often the people at day care are skilled at getting a reluctant dc to take a bottle. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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yes bf'ing. He is 9 weeks - We've been trying the bottle for over a month now- he isn't into it. Day care is full time - but right across the hall from my office - so if he freaks out I can run over and feed him but even for social reasons I'd love for him to take a bottle so I can leave him for a few hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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Mine takes the bottle from my husband, mom, or MIL....he hates it when i try to give it to him. Have you tried having someone else give the bottle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:34 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm going to have to let my nanny go. The money is just too much. I have a 3 yo and 1 yo twins. How I'm I going to tell her? How am I going to do it on my own? DH works too much to help out during the week. My older dd is in preschool two days a week which will help. I'm freaking out. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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Just tell nanny the truth -- you can no longer afford her. You will survive b/c you have no choice. Hang in there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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pls get pt help for your sanity though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you do odd jobs like serving people at a get together where you were paid to start to save money? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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huh? (if you are looking for odd jobs to save money, i would not recommend ghost-writing) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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What type of odd jobs would you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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sure, they usually pay well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:22 PM Flag
[ - ] An 88 yo woman laid on 55th and Lex for hours and no ambulance came, no one helped her? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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I heard about that horrible. The other day I heard about a man that was hit by a car and no one stopped to help him but drove by him and circled him - nothing - it is so sad when society fails its peers I think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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that's how the media chose to depict the incident. In fact, 4 people called 911, and a police cruiser was on the scene within a minute and a half. They show the video of the guy being hit, but in fact, if you ever witnessed something like that, it takes you a minute to react because you're kind of in shock too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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np: itta. So many ppl watched on and called. PPl were complaining that no one helped but the first rule of thumb they say when someone was in an accident is DON'T MOVE THEM. What the hell does the media want? PPL to move him then they will say the ppl helping were idiots [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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link? I find that hard to believe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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Not in NY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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55th & lexington is not in ny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Did she look homeless and people assumed she was taking a nap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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np: To the OR above (won't let me respond directly): in some sort of snafu, an ambulance from Staten Island just traveling to Manhattan was assigned to pick her up. She was being attended to by 2 police officers during the wait. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:45 PM Flag
[ - ] How many times a day does a newborn poop? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.11.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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can't even count....many. how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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mine did every time he ate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:25 PM Flag
[ - ] We have male factor issues (poor morphology) but keep getting pregnant and then miscarrying. Do you think Cornell would accept a patient like me? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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Of course. Have you had any testing done? A repeat mc panel? Any blood clotting issues? How old are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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I am 35, currently with an RE who has done some testing but now I will need to do more since this is my 2nd m/c. Thinking of switching to a big place like Cornell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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