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[ - ] Need gift ideas for 3yo twin girls birthday - $40 total thanks 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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Get one a Toot and Puddle Book and the other an Opal book. Lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone send their kids to LREI camp? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.04.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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we are this summer-first timers though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:33 AM Flag
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Yes. Okay not fab for my 4yo but I get the feeling it's on a par with or better than alternatives. The counselors didn't seem that experienced. There are lots of nice activity choices but not enough outdoor exercise for my sporty girl. The other thing she did that summer was Elite Gym camp 9-12pm and liked it better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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Yes, we did last year w 4yo and will again this year (now 5yo). It is wonderful and the teachers are truly enthusiastic. Field trips are every Friday and great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:51 AM Flag
[ - ] NY Moms: What's the weather been like? I'm coming in for 5 days w/ my kids this weekend... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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My kids have needed a sweater in the morning and have been hot in the afternoon. Now it is raining, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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rainy and warm the next few days, getting into the 90s this weekend. Summer is officially here. I would pack layers. jeans, shorts, t's, tanks and hoodies as it the temp can drop at night and restaurants/theaters will have the ac going. if you forget umbrellas or don't want to pack them, you can just buy them here. have fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:35 AM Flag
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Thanks! What a change. It's 90 where we live but we just got back from another trip to Lake Tahoe where it was 30 in the AM and 55 in the afternoon.... I'm getting to be an expert packer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:38 AM Flag
[ - ] At a loss: looking for gifts for 5 year old girl and 4 year old boy. Expecting my first, so inexperienced with this sort of thing. The girl is really into ballet. Would really appreciate your suggestions! TIA. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:09 AM Flag
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My 4 year old ds is totally into cars and action figures. for the 5 year old girl, I would do something dress up that she could play and dance in or maybe a book about a ballerina? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:11 AM Flag
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Thanks, that's really helpful. Is there any particular action figure that's popular right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:14 AM Flag
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np: 4yo boys are really into transformers and any of the 3-5yo versions of action figures from Star Wars, Spiderman, Batmans, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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np: also, try legos for 4-5yo's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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my dd just turned 6. most of the girls her age and from her k class are into these rainbow fairy books. as for the boy, most of the boys I know around 4-6 are into star wars [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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Thanks so much. Will look out for Star Wars action figures and Rainbow Fairy books then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:21 AM Flag
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perfect. your gifts will be their favorites! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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another thing for the 5 year old girl is the breyer horses - a lot of girls that age are getting really into horses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:22 AM Flag
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Both of my children really loved the board game, GUESS WHO when they were four and five. ZINGO is another game...a pre-spelling tic tac toe game that was a hit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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mine adored guess who at that age! had to play it constantly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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I would get the girl a ballerina jewelry box [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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I wouldn't my 4 year old already has 3 of them. All gifts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:51 AM Flag
[ - ] My 3 yo ds has decided he has a new name and sometimes doesn't even answer us unless we use the name he has picked out for himself. He has a great imagination, but I find it a bit strange that he changes his name. anyone else have experiences? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:00 AM Flag
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normal for 3yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:01 AM Flag
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my 3yo ds has been the same exact way for several months now, though it's starting to die down. now he lets the doorman call him his real name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:12 AM Flag
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lol - he sounds like a handful... my dd is like this... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:23 AM Flag
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Mine did this as well. For two years. She did it with her ERB tester. Now, I think it's funny. At the time... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:25 AM Flag
[ - ] 4 week old seems to have a 'witching hour', meaning that when I feed her in the late afternoon (4 or 5 or 6), afterwards, she has a meltdown and becomes inconsolable except for very short periods of time. Is this colic, or what? TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.04.08, 04:00 AM Flag
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I could be colic and it could be just that she is tired or over stimulated. It is their way of letting off steam. it will pass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:01 AM Flag
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thanks. she's great all day, eats, sleeps, hangs out for a while-we don't do much. Planning to ask the ped at our appt on Friday. Of course DH gets home from work just in time for this and I know he's wondering what goes on all day, but everything goes very well until that time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:04 AM Flag
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Some kids have a "witching hour". My dd did, probably around that age. It really only lasted a short time. I asked the dr about it at one of her well appts and she said it's common. If she's burped, dry, fed you can probably just assume she's going through this. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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Sounds normal. She will grow out of it, I promise! As long as she is fed, clothed properly, and has a clean (enough) diaper, all you can do is hold her, rock her, maybe take her outside for a bit. Same thing happened when my dh would get home, too. Bless him, he just took the crying baby while I sacked out in the bedroom w/door closed for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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Totally normal. After a long day she's prob over stimulated. Lower lights and noise. This is a good time to put her down a bit. Try sling or carrier facingin so she can't look at exciting things. Stroller with shade and put a blanket over to cover her from seeing things helps too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Why am I so itchy? I don't really have noticeable bites and I don't think it's because my skin is dry - I showered and put cream on and no improvement. But my legs and hands and arms are so itchy, it's driving me crazy. Not pg. What should I do? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:53 AM Flag
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Allergies? Have you tried using different products including laundry soap? You may want to change to something with no perfume or colors etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:03 AM Flag
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this happened to me last year and being a bit of a worrier i was convnced i had hodgkins or something... it's probably just a seasonal allergy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:27 AM Flag
[ - ] My 3 yo is a mean girl. She bosses around all her friends, tells kids who try to talk to her that they aren't her friends.... I am trying so hard to get her to understand why its wrong. I know she's young, but it's really frightening. It's SO not me, nor dh to be this way. Any good books or other suggestions? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 01:07 AM Flag
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I always come back to the Latham book "Power of Positive Parenting" when it comes to problems with kids. It's gives methods for values-based teaching to kids. She's probably getting this behavior modeled for her somewhere, no? Also, as those kids get a bit older, they are going to give it to her. Peer feedback is a great behavior modifier for kids, but it will be hard to watch from the sidelines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:26 AM Flag
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Wow, this is a tough one. Number one, it sounds like a stage -- three year olds can be very willful and not all that easy to reason with! And you need to get very firm, impersonal and humorous (non judgemental) about it. I would treat it like very bad table manners, something you won't allow but not something to wring your hands over. Don't overreact, just be totally firm, treat it like unpleasant behavior. That's my guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Day 3 of the "early June" wait for the G&T placement letter and counting. I feel so obsessed with my dcs education I can't stand it. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 11:35 PM Flag
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you need a hobby my friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:36 PM Flag
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np: I don't need a hobby I just need to focus on working instead of UBing all day to see if there is anything "new" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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I spoke to DOE the other day and the letters are being mailed next week (not sure whether beginning or end of week, though). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:31 AM Flag
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I've been told by a DOE employee that we should have them by 6/12. Then again, they've lied to us before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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This is encouraging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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THey told my dh that they'd be mailed otu the week of June 9th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] how would your dh react if your wedding jewelery was stolen from your home by workers that had been there for over a year, no other problems? would you consider yourself responsible for the theft? if they were placed on a high shelf? who is at fault here? tia. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 11:03 PM Flag
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I don't think it's anyone's fault. It's just a terrible thing. don't blame yourself or dh... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:36 PM Flag
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of course it is someone's fault. The thief! You don't steal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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my dh would say, "that's why we have insurance - don't worrry". nearly happened once here to a necklace he gave me on our first valentines. turned up in the washer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:30 AM Flag
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seeing as how my dh lost his wedding ring on our honeymoon, 2 mos into the marriage, he would be fine with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:23 AM Flag
[ - ] My 10yo dd just got her period. Omg my baby is ovulating 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:15 PM Flag
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Had you talked to her about her period? What she should do? Out of curiosity, when did your period start? My dd is 13, close to 14, and still no period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:44 PM Flag
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10? Wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:31 AM Flag
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Oh my, I am so glad I have a boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:05 AM Flag
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i feel for you... are you OK with it ? not like you have a choice, but it must be a heavy thing to start with at 10. is she OK ? is she the first of her friends ? it seems so early... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:00 AM Flag
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What grade is that? Did you give her organic milk since birth or no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:02 AM Flag
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organic has nothing to do with it-hormone free milk you mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:26 AM Flag
[ - ] 20 years living in Manhattan, 5 of those with kids & moved out of the City. First thing I noticed when I was back in City is terrible air 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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me too! just went back after a few months of being away and it was SO dirty looking. yikes, can't believe I didn't notice before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Thinking of signing up for Perry Street Summer Adventures Camp on Perry Street. Anyone with an experience at the camp? Thnx! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 09:41 PM Flag
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very expensive relative to others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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did your child attend the camp before? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:40 PM Flag
[ - ] i am so scared i may really be looking at a divorce. in laws are here and dh and i argued (rather small) but he told in laws i was a real "you know what", and that i was mentally unstable. has still not apologized, nor have they really said anything. few days later nastily admonished me to return library books on time in front of mil. he's now down w/her whining about me i'm sure. shocked, furious and terrified. he refuses to apologize. i feel disgust and hatred to him, but terrified w/two kids. is there a way out? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 09:39 PM Flag
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when you figure it out -- let me know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:15 PM Flag
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Oh god this sounds horrible. You should start researching your options and figuring out the finances to feel more in control. Perhaps pick up some literature about protection of wives and children in divorces in your state. try to learn as much as you can about what laws and protection you have (covertly of course -- until you decide what to do). It will help you feel less helpless. Also a counselor could help you navigate your options while you figure out a solution. Knowledge is power. gl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 12:27 AM Flag
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I'd say counseling so that you can learn to talk productively to each other and to give some structure to a conversation where you can tell him how his siding with his mom against you really feels. I don't disagree with the poster who suggested you put your ducks in order to in anticipation of a possible divorce. Better to be prepared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:28 AM Flag
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Totally agree. Counseling, maybe divorce. Just remember that parents make even sane grownups act like crazy babies. He might be salvageable. Sounds scary, talk to girlfriends, get support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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when can you get the inlaws out ? nothing can be done - imho - while they are there. this is a private matter no matter the outcome... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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ditto - and ask yourself is he like this always or only when they're around - if the latter, it's a matter for therapy for him big time - doesn't sound like you've done ANYTHING wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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When are the parents leaving? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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get the in laws out of the house so he has to deal with you and you only [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:16 AM Flag
[ - ] JUST CONCEDE BITCH! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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ha ha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 10:45 PM Flag
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amen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:30 AM Flag
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please grow up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:58 AM Flag
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