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[ - ] anyone ever have a lypoma removed? esp from belly area 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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I did -- on the back of head/neck. Took about 45 min - and had a few stiches... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Any one do reasonable air conditioning installation on upper east side? I know Elgort & gracious home but they are pricy for me. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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Can't your super do it?!?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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no. I wouldn't trust him with something that could fall out of my window & kill someone below. he drinks & isn't the best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Do you have a Porter or handyman that other people in your building use? Ask your doorman or a neighbor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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No one in our building would dare do it & incur the incompetant super's wrath. I don't know porters in other buildings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Do you have a doorman? Ask him... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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see my above reply. doorman won't do it as it will get him in trouble with super. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Why do Brides feel they are so entitled, I understand it is their day, but that is just it, it is their day not mine, why do I have to fork over $1400 to be in your wedding. No thanks. Get a clue. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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I can't believe it myself. My friends insisted on throwing me a bachelorette party, so I didn't invite them to the shower my mother's family just HAD to do. I would have been happy without either. And we even skipped the rehearsal dinner - seemed like such a waste. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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Agreed! It would be great if they would at least be price conscious when choosing the bridesmaid uniform--I was lucky BF let us choose our own black dress and sister & SIL chose a nice/cheap dresses. I still wear the black dress! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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OR above: I did the black dress thing too. Couldn't imagine them spending so much money on some crazy color I chose to match the tables! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Another OR - I did the black dress thing, too. Actually, I originally said, where whatever Black dress you feel good in. They all asked me to pick an exact dress from David's Bridal (not where I got my wedding dress) because they wanted "guidance." So I did. Almost everyone ended up buying that dress but at least they could easily get it no matter what state they lived in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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What do you all suggest: I'm the maid (ok Matron) of honor at my sister's wedding. What are your thoughts for the shower? Who must be invited? How can we do this cheaply? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Talk to the bride about the guest list - traditionally all women invited to the wedding were invited to the shower, but it's not necessary anymore - you can limit it to family and close friends of the bride. The cheapest way to do it would be at someone's home - we had my sister's shower at her best friend's house and it was lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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you can cut the cost by doing a nice buffet at your/someone's home...cook your own stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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You know, I never have the problem with the shower. I actually like throwing the shower it brings everyone together. It is more of the dress cost, hair, makeup, shoes, bachelortte party, etc. One way to save is have everyone bring a dish and have them bring the recipe for the bride, I did this for my cousins wedding and it was fun, and she got a mini cookbook from friends and family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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I bought my girls dresses, instead of buying them gifts. If they wante dto get their hair done they could but I didn't make it mandatory. I thought this was a great way to say hey i want you to be part of my day without you having to break the bank. BTW: I am OP and the bride (friend) was in my wedding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Yes, I am one of those with the black dresses & I'm in sticker shock myself. It's such a crazy machine that people fall prey to. I wish I eloped! Because I really could have stood to spend on the money on other things and reduce the stress. And my wedding was pretty low frills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Just found out I'm 5.5wks pregnant and I have been on vacation and having 3 glasses of wine a night for 10 days. How bad is that? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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I would try not to worry. There's nothing you can do to change what you have done and the chances are everything will be fine. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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period was 8 days late.... hard not to worry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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I drank wine before I knew I was pg with no problems. I have a friend who drank heavily (spirits etc) throughout pg and had a health son (not that I recommend doing this). Enjoy your pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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so tough not to worry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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It's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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Please don't worry about this: (1) there is nothing you can do now and (2) European women drink through out their pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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period was 8 days late.... hard not to worry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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huh? If you got your period you are not pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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no. it was 8 days late when i found out i was pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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you and the fetilized egg don't share a blood supply. your are fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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until what point? i am 21dpo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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I think you are still good. let it go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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easier said than done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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You should feel younger, though...Did you read the NYTimes article on how red wine makes you younger. Had a Spanish friend who drank Red wine and champaign through out here pregnancy. Her ds is totally normal. Please don't beat yourself up as STRESS can effect your pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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I had the same thing. 6 year old dd is perfect! Actually fell down at a wedding b/c I was so drunk 2 days before I found out I was pregnant (clearly we weren't trying) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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how far along were you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Worrying about it is probably doing more damage than the wine. Let it go. I had a few margaritas before I knew I was pg and db is fine. And French women drink wine while pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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but it seems like a lot in the beginning though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Well, what can you do?You can't undrink the wine, can you? So let it go and discuss with your ob. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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just venting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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congratulations!! and don't worry, it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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3 glasses a night after my period was late? so scary for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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it's fine. FOr the first several weeks, the baby is not exposed to anything you eat/drink/take. It's pretty cool, actually. You have a grace period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone get laser vaginal surgery for a tear that healed incorrectly post partum? DB is 10mo & DH and I have not been able to have intercourse because of these issues. OB doesn't know how to handle me. She first said she would do a "snip" of external tissue & I schedule appt. AT the appt (DH was there too), she decided, all of a sudden, not to do the in office procedure and I'm getting really frustrated and DH is more so. I also feel like a worthless, unattractive, freak. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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try a new OB and to get a new opinion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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this happened to someone i know and i believe she did laser for it. try and find an ob who can do this for you. get a few opinions and choose dr who has done this before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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op - there is a specialty place in greenwich area. (far from me). I made an appt to check it out. anyone go there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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np: If you go to a "rejuvenation" place, the surgeon is likely a plastic surgeon. I suggest you go to a urogynecologist instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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what is that? so confused. Most of the problem seems external. I only had a 2nd degree tear and I'm so angry at my OB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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It's an OB/GYN that also specializes in urology. They see a lot of delivery injuries and do this surgery often (I had it done). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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TO THE Person who had this procedure done, UB won't let me reply to your reply. I need to know if it's possible to get everything fixed if I still might have another child or if I would be told to wait. My marriage is not doing well because of this physical problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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For something as small as a tear repair, you can fix it now. It is unlikely to tear there again for another delivery because there will be a small amount of scar tissue (nothing that you would probably notice, just there). What's good about seeing a urogynecologist, he/she can make sure there is no other damage you can't see. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Thank you so much. I am sure I have incontinence issues too, but that is not the only problem. Will the urogynecologist do a consultation first? There is a local Urogynecology place nearby I just found thanks to you. You might be saving my life. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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The urogynecologist will do a consultation first, and perhaps some tests to check the strength of the muscles, your bladder, etc. (nothing painful, but peeing into this machine was a little embarrassing!). I know how upsetting this stuff is - so degrading, really painful, hard to talk about, affects your relationship with DH, etc. Chin up, there's help out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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You're a great human being. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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well, there's a sentence you don't expect to see here :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] i think i snapped today - my 2.5 year old is driving me to the edge - what do you do to help you keep your calm? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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It's really tough at times (I have a 2.5yo ds) his behavior is much worse if he doesn't feel like he has my full attention, is hungry or is overtired. I try to make allowances where I can and when it gets too much for me I let him watch a cartoon just to give us both a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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Sometimes a time out is best for everyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:26 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a friend who is quasi famous but ... let's say on the decline. Why do people feel free to mention to me all the negative press about her, as if I'll share in the bashing. I mean, they know she's my friend. I would never do that to anyone elses friend. rude. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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Simple: schaudenfreude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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Funny, I have the same thing happen to me. My friend gets neg press all the time, and people are constantly talking crap about her to me. Drives me nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Right. As if being famous trumps being a friend. She's completely exposed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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i get it. I actually don't tell people, the only way they found out was watching her E true hollywood story, they interviewed me, now all my friends are all up in the gossip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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I think anyone who is famous gets a backlash. They're prob trying to get you to dish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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Tell them you don't want to hear/talk about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] PSA: I know you think you're hot, but thong + gauzy white skirt is not 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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i just don't understand the white skirt club at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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same here. I feel like I have to run a "what not to wear" seminar at my office. no hot pink undearwear with gauzy white anything, please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Is this a mommy person? I stopped wearing white--too many stains [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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no, young stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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It's possible that you are not the target audience for her advertisement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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lol, no doubt about that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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she probably gets a lot of dick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] The G&T placements are so much more dramatic than the private school acceptances. Time to cook up some more popcorn and watch the massacre. Anytime now, right? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Later this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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I really do think it could start tomorrow! Definitely time for the popcorn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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Not tomorrow. I predict the first people to receive letters will get them on Thursday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Ugh bite your tongue - it's going to be a long hot week! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:22 AM Flag
[ - ] i've managed never take my 3 yr old in a taxi since she outgrew the infant seat. with this hear, i think it's going to be unavoidable. any recommendations for a very portable booster or seat belt adapter of some sort. (she's just over 30 lb) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.09.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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We got one at one step ahead. I forget the name, but it's basically a cushioned piece of plastic the sixe of a legal pad with a 5-point harness. Relatively easy to use and easy to carry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:17 AM Flag
[ - ] what are you doing for dinner for dcs tonight? too hot to cook. my dh won't be home, so it's just me and 4yo and 18mo. suggestions? tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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order in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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Leftovers from last night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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cereal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:27 AM Flag
[ - ] What town has a 45-minute (or less) commute to Wall St. with great public schools? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Upper East Side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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manhattan. brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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I would look in new jersey. see what areas have the water taxis. That is probably the closest commute to wall street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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Manhattan. West village. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Any recommendations for a nanny camera -- wireless or otherwise? where can I buy a good one? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.09.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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The spy shop on 34th street. I got a great system from them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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great - will check it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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if you don't trust your nanny find a new one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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i hate this response. How do you know if your nanny is trustworthy if you don't check up on her? Every day there are posts here about terrible nannies. Don't you think those parents think their nannies are great? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] looking for water shoes (closed toe) for toddler / preschooler - please suggest where and what brand. in NYC tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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my ds has a great pair - they are geox. got them at lester's (80th and 2nd) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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check Rainbow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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is this a store? where? or a brand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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watersock at payless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:09 PM Flag
[ - ] saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall this weekend just because I wanted to get out of the heat. I thought it was really funny. I hated Knocked Up, so I was actively avoiding this one. But was pleasantly surprised 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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zohan was pretty good/funny too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I saw that this weekend too. didn't think it was as good as Sarah Marshall. humor was so over-the-top crude IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] 9mo db has hit a crying phase - cries when he doesn't get what he wants, like when I won't let him do/have something. Does this improve on its own or is there something I should be doing to discourage this or help him get over it (besides avoiding "no" situations)? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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this comes and goes from that age all the way until age 3 or beyond! just try to be gentle and nonchalant (i.e. don't lose your cool or jump to say "no!"), redirecting his attention from whatever it is he can't do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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