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[ - ] I'm at the end of my rope and I need to find some more. dh is unemployed, has been for 5 months. he does very little around the house in terms of daily maintenance cleaning. I work full-time, do all the cooking and most of the cleaning. And that's not even the problem really, although it adds to it. He's so irritable...all the time...snapping at me about every little thing. I working all day, then working at home and getting nothing back...not even a kind word. I know it's hard for him, but geez. any advice? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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yes. kick his arse and let him take care of the house. what's his excuse that he doesn't do any cleaning or cooking? How about helping out with the children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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he gets very defensive. he's on the phone with ex-colleagues or prospective employees. any time I try to talk to him about it, he's like "I don't tell you what to do...ever." which is true. our dd is a teen so she pretty low-maintenance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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tell you what. pack your bags and have a weekend on the town with your friends. Leave DH with the kids and the cores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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He sounds depressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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have you tried suggesting things for him to do? Like "honey, I'm so swamped at work, would you mind picking up a a few things at the grocery?" - is he looking for work? being unemployed is hard on most people and really hard on some. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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he had to sign a noncompete, so any prospects aren't imminent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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but he could do something in the meantime... a part-time job that's low-paid but just to get him out of the house, consulting... or just being a good SAHD for now. I agree with above poster, he seems depressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:24 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone need or know of anyone who might need a great full-time nanny?? I'm trying to find a new home for ours as we no longer need her. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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I will need a nanny full time in February 2009, if she's still free. Is that unrealistic? If interested, please call me at (917) 691-2109. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Public School Parents -how have Kindergarten parties worked in genl. In preschool our school invited the whole class, can't imagine people invite 25-28 kids to party. What do people do, just curious. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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just girls (I have a DD) or one or two friends to do an event. I don't have the money or space for everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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we just invited 5 kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:08 AM Flag
[ - ] feel bad. i have dc in front of a movie (4 yo) because its so damn hot i have no idea what to do. is that terrible? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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Why? To him, you're the best mom in the world! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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just feel guilty. like we should be out doing something fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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what is fun in this heat? let him watch, color, play with his toys, learn to keep himself occupied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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only terrible if you didn't give him some popcorm too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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Water play in the tub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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What's wrong with a 4 yo watching a movie? I don't get it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] looking to take DD to a sensory/pt gym in queens- the only 2 we could find were Personal Touch in Fresh Meadows and Leaps and Bounds in Asotria. Anyone been to either, pros/cons/recommendations. For 2yr old DD w/ Rett's diagnosis. TIA! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.09.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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We're about to go to Kids Time Therapies in Woodside. Recommended by CPSE administrator (wonderful and seemingly highly competent lady) as a great, state-of-the-art sensory gym. They also have PT and other services. I could let you know how it goes if you're interested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.02.08, 01:33 PM Flag
[ - ] what was your "morning sickness" like? 8wks and mine seems to vary, and is actually worse at night. sometimes during the day, i feel fine, but then worry something might be wrong. (2 previous mc's this year via d&c, no symptoms, so everything has me worried.) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.09.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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mine was always worst late afternoon/early evening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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I was pretty lucky. i usually woke up around 4am very nauseous but i kept crackers by the bed (drove DH crazy) and would munch on those and go back to sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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actually be happy then that you have m/s. they say it's caused by the surge in pregnancy hormones. so you're body is supporting this pregnancy. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:38 AM Flag
[ - ] There's a post on Inside Schools saying that someone from DOE called the poster to ask about missing application. (And her app. really was missing - she did send it in),. After taking down all the info, the caller politely said thanks and people can expect to hear by mid August 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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This sounds like a true nightmare. I feel for that woman, but hopefully the mid-August time frame would apply only to people in this situation, and not everyone? I suppose we'll hear via Insideschools one way or another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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as long as we get to know what school we are supposed to send our kid to comes September I don't really care when the letters come. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Isn't your child asking you yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Stupid UB. It doesn't let me reply to a reply. This is a reply to "Isn't your child asking you yet?" No, she doesn't. We went to an orientation and told her that this is a school she might be going to. She is excited to go to K but she doesn't really care where. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Oh, that might be the difference. We haven't gone to any orientations and have tried not to mention names in front of her, but she is now anxious b/c everyone in her class is talking about where they're going, parents keep asking her, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Disturbing G&T Kinder Post from Inside Schools Blog: MaruG said...This is in reference to Kindergarten G&T applications. This past Saturday morning I received a phone call from the DOE, telling me that my application had not been received. After I calmed down, I learned that I was not alone, so I suspect that many more will be receiving phone calls as the DOE tries to process all the applicants. My preferences were taken again by phone by a very polite employee, who told me that I should probably find out where my daughter will be going to school by mid-August. There goes my summer! June 8, 2008 9:16 PM 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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OMFG. August????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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That sounds like placements had already been made by the time they called this person about the missing application. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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ITA. I bet the letters are done and this person will get into the secondary placement group with dcs who take the test over the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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If so, one can't help but think that the person whose app was lost will be disadvantaged by this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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Maybe, but maybe not. They may not get Anderson, but I bet quite a few will turn down NEST and a few other G&Ts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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That's true, it would depend on the score. If a 99, then that's bad news. Otherwise, maybe no effect (I sure hope so). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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maybe. maybe not. The second round placements will get all the spots that were turned down by the first round folks. I bet there will be a lot of NEST or PS 11 (for D2) to go around then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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I actually think this sounds more plausible. In fact, given the DOE has no idea how many people will accept or reject or empty seats - this person could actually be at an ADVANTAGE! Pick of the litter of all open seats. I think they said August because they have to wait for people to accept, register, etc. I am still holding hope we get something THIS WEEK! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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I think the above is a good sign that we will! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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So, I guess people weren't paranoid when they sent their letters certified... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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The thing is, it sounds like that would not have protected you anyway. Sounds as if the placements have been done already, before they started calling around to the folks whose application forms are "missing" or never sent in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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Actually, it did. Notification of delivery took a while, but it came through a couple of weeks ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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But if it was lost inside the DOE, after they confirmed receipt, then it would not have helped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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True and the most likely scenario, but at least you have proof it was there mistake, which translates to some leverage in dealing with the problem. Otherwise, I am quite sure they will say is was someoen elses mistake: the post office, you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Now, helen at the insiderSchool said: helen said... Marug, I checked with DOE about your mid-August date and their press rep said that all decisions for existing applicants would be made this week. (Yours wasn't the only application that went awry in the mail...) If you got contact info for the person you spoke with at OSEPO, might be worth another call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I sure hope that Marug's situation is handled correctly. I would be a basket case in that situation. If our application went awry in the mail, would we even know it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Does Party City on 14th street inflate balloons? If not, does anyone know a place downtown that does? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.09.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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yes, they do. I think you can also get a helium canister if you want to do it at home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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Great, thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:59 AM Flag
[ - ] 9mos db barking like seal, i can hear pleghm build-up but it's not coming out. doc diagnosed him w/ a cold only. any home remedies to help clear him up?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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steamy bathroom can help. I would get a humidifier going in his room. when DS had a long cough doc suggested tapping on chest with a few fingers to loosen the junk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:09 AM Flag
[ - ] I am having a REALLY hard time being a WOHM. I miss my 10mo db so freaking much it hurts. I thought it was going to get easier as time went on - anyone else having a tough time? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.09.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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Never leave your job but see if you can do four long days instead of five. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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np never? Why? Some people decide they can't WOH. It's a valid choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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op: I wish I could - def not an otion here. I am exploring a PT opportunity but things never happen as quickly as you want them to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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It does get easier as the baby gets older and more independent. But it's never really "easy." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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op: I have a physical reaction every morning when I leave home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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How long have you been back to work? I've been back two months and it's definitely gotten easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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7 months and it keeps getting harder. I went back to work after 12 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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That's really hard. I went back when DD was about 2.5. It was tough because she's such a little person now, but she loves "school" and I know we're all doing what we need to do. Hang in. It'll get better, really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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thx - I've become such an unhappy person b/c of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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It sounds really trite, but I really try to focus on the positive--how happy we are when we are together. I used to just sulk the first few weeks, but it helped no one! Just relish the time you're together. Ack, I sound like a Hallmark card, but it worked for me. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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thanks for the support :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:53 AM Flag
[ - ] We used avent bottles for first db, what should we switch to for second db...thinking of glass? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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I went glass... it's heavy, but safe at least [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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if you're nervous a/b bpa in bottles, there are some bottles options w/out bpa. check online. former avent user... now gerber clearview [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:40 AM Flag
[ - ] How many weeks preg were you when you lost mucous plug? How soon did you progress after losing it? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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39, had baby 2 wks later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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39 wks with #1 and gave birth 9 days later. I was 41 wks with #2 and gave birth that day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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37 weeks baby born next day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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