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[ - ] ANYONE PLEASE HELP - DS is 9 months old for the past 2 nights he has been waking screaming uncontrollably around 9/10 pm (seems like separation from us) wwyd??? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.03.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Mine went through this but I forget at what age...younger i think. we rocked back to sleep (gave a bottle before rocking) and it went away in about a week. WEird stuff happens like this all the time, still (she's 16 mo) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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I just feel so bad and don't know what to do. try feeding and rocking but THIS does not even work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:30 PM Flag
[ - ] I have come o the conclusion, I do not like DH. I am annoyed to be in the same room with him, talk to him. I don't want to plan a vacation. Anyone else dislike DH this much & get over it? how? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.03.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Yea. It's called divorce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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that is what I am thinking but said I would try therapy. it isn't getting better as I had hoped [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Why don't you like him? What did you used to like about him? I have had phases like this and it goes away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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just about everything these days. I don't like how he talks, how he interacts with DD, his personality. I cringe when I hear him coming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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holy crap. what is the cause of this? How long married? how many dcs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Hillary Clinton is a nightmare. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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ita. What a speech. it's all about her as usual. No wonder she gets along with bill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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nighty night, sweetie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] I have come o the conclusion, I do not like DH. I am annoyed to be in the same room with him, talk to him. I don't want to plan a vacation. Anyone else dislike DH this much & get over it? how? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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How long have you been married? I have gone through many cycles like this over 20 + years. Not that your DH is not inherently annoying, but they all seem that way sometimes. Do you love (if not like) him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:13 PM Flag
[ - ] SURRENDER HILLARY! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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News 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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have you seen Wicked? I think it's a metaphor for what has gone on with Hillary and Obama. Hillary is Elpheba and Barak is Glinda. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:00 PM Flag
[ - ] I actually believe she just might be a better candidate, but the fact is she can't win the nomination now. Point blank. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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True dat. Time to exit as gracefully and graciously as she can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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how many times are you going to say this? It's been said for months and months. Do you ever get tired of repeating the same tired line? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Uh, first time I posted. The sentiment is widely shared, evidently. I didn't feel that until recently. I'm sad about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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I don't believe you. It's common for the Obama bullies to say stuff like this. Like planting that fake story on the AP about her conceding tonight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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Uh, OK. Personally, I have a life. But I'm sure some people don't so that they sit around and think about things like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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keep on in your ignorance, enjoy the results. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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true, but obama won't win the presidency. total nosedive in the last month or so. his star is dimming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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totally too much crap there. totally inexperienced. not the leader we need. too negative! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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if the party decides that she has a more likely chance of winning, they can ignore the vote altogether. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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oh OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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not likely of course, but would be legal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:07 PM Flag
[ - ] I know this is totally immature but I hate it that db reacts so much to my nanny and not to me - there are also a few other things that bug me - like she never hands db to me when I walk in the door and she always says to her "enjoy your special time with mommu" drives me nuts! How do I address? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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You just ignore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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not too deep there are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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What's the issue? You want your kid to be happy with her nanny. That's the goal! You can ignore what nanny says as she's leaving. Who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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op - db is only 5 mo- I dont want my kid to feel like I am abandoning her for work, or that time with me is so rare it is "special" just hand over the kid and go I trust her she doesnt have to show me how good she is by holding her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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You are over reacting. Seriously. Your baby knows who mommy is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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op - then why does she go nuts for nanny and barely looks at me when I come home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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The nanny is another person. Look you will have to accept that your kid loves you and takes you for granted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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op - at 5 mo she already takes me for granted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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Of course. You are mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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op - this answer shocks me - so I should just ignore? immature I know but my feelings get hurt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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Let her go or adjust to having a nanny. I went through this and decided that since I loved to work that I would embrace it. we've had the same nanny for 23 years now and my nanny calls my ds in college and meets my oldest dc for lunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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op - do I tell her please do this when I come home and dont call it special time - it isnt freaking special time it is just mommy comiong home - then she will also say "do you want to come with me?, no you have to stay with mommy" - right now db doesnt understand but there will come a time when she will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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well unless you want a new nanny every few months, you have to learn to negotiate. I have been in both roles, WOHM & SAHM and SAHM is better for dcs. My older two were with my Nanny all day while I worked and I put up with the same power struggle. Yo can't address the cosmetics and think this impacts the reality of your situation. It all worked out fine for us as it will for you. That does not make it any easier though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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how did you address the power struggle - or in the end was it just to much and you decided to stay at home? I think that is also part of the issue I wish I could just stay home - HATE working and am resentful that I have to pay this woman to care for my child [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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raise your own kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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op - honestly if I could I would you f*cking a$$hole - I hate comments like this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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I'm a SAHM, and I hate that OR, too. Mean, nasty. Your jealousy is normal, OP. But your baby knows who Mommy is and is not fooled by this mommu business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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op - thank you - I truly wish I could quit - did you ever go back to work after db was born? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP - DS is 9 months old for the past 2 nights he has been waking screaming uncontrollably around 9/10 pm (seems like separation from us) wwyd??? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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anyone please HELP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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this is weird, i responded to this post a few mins ago. i hate this new site. anyhow. my dd went through this a little younger i think, but she'd wake up screaming like she was in pain. we gave her bottle and rocked her back to sleep. it went away in a few days...but there are always weird sleep things like this happening, even at 16 mos now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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could be night terrors or teething? does db settle down once you go in there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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np: at 9 months? seems kinda young for night terrors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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he does not really settle when we go in. but if we take him out of his room - he semi-settles. FWiw the last few days he has started with some separation issues during the day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] DS is nearly 11. He just showed me the very beginnings of underarm hair. Is that early? he's very undeveloped in other ways (skinny little boy look). 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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sounds right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:12 AM Flag
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I see it in many 9+ girls so I guess it's normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:40 AM Flag
[ - ] WTF, this is a conspiracy! Clinton is going to divide the party in such a way that Mccain will win. This has to be on purpose. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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don't be such a conspiracy theorist! Some of us just think she'd be a better leader. Get over it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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you don't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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i get it. i just don't care about your point of view. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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it doesn't take hrc to ensure mccain will win. obama is doing a fine job of that himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know where I can find clear shower curtains with fun kids patterns? Have checked Bed Bath Beyond, Gracious Home, PB, can't find anything. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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Target usually has one or two kid ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Company Kids. Garnet Hill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] name poll: Lucia (pronounced Lu-sha) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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It will be pronounced loo-see-uh and you will spend your whole life correcting everybody. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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no. loo-CHEE-uh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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yep -- that's right. didn't you post about this last night? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:08 PM Flag
[ - ] dd is crying and can't sleep b/c of terrible mosquito bites on her wrists and legs. any home remedies we can try? (too late to find open pharmacy in our neighborhood at this hour) 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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i think if you take toothpaste and mix with a little water and dab them on it'll take the sting out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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thanks. i'll try this. (would try anything at this point. poor kid is completely miserable) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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witch hazel, oatmeal (google) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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you are welocme...witch hazel was my mom's solution for bites. Maybe an outmeal bath (whic is why I said google....it has anti-itch properties..or maybe a poultice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Ice it, they go away in 45 min. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Seriously? There must be a 24hour CVS or Duane Reade. Even Korean delis sell calamine lotion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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no stores open within walking distance. (remote part of bklyn) will try some of the home remedies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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try baking soda with water or toothpaste [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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soak a washcloth in very hot water and hold it on the bites. Do it several times. It works! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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from op: thanks for all the replies. will try these remedies if she wakes up again. (finally asleep...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Please leave NYC and give me your loving nanny. 39 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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I have a nanny looking for work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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does she speak spanish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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what do you like about her and what bugs you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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I like that she is very kind and gentle and soft-spoken. I love that my son adores her (and my daughter likes her). I don't like that she can let the kids run over her sometimes and I have to make sure she acts like the boss so that they listen to her. I have other comments but that is the general gist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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does she have common sense and initiative? that is my issue with current nanny... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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what do you mean by initiative? Like does she make play dates, suggest activities, etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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yeah - my current nanny needs me to spell everything out for her - like db needs to eat x ounces x times a day and doesnt realize that db's needs change as she grows [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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OR: she definitely has common sense. As for initiative, she does with the kids, meaning she will get them going, playing different things etc. As they got older her job took on more housekeeping, and her initiative in that regard isn't as strong (its not bad, just not great) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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OP here: why are you giving her up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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My kids are older, youngest going to kindergarten in the fall and I can't justify it, especially since I also recently stopped working. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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how much do you pay your nanny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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$500 for 35 hour week (35 hours is give or take as she sleeps over one night so dh and I can go out) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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We just left NYC and are looking for a family for our amazing nanny. What are you looking for? How many kids, ages, etc? I would HIGHLY recommend ours. Been with us for 2 1/2 years since dd was a newborn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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not op but if she speaks spanish I will take her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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she does not, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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I will ask you same thing as poster above - what do you like about her and what bugs you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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I love that I trust her 100% and that she always has dd's best interests at heart. She is patient and gentle. She is creative about solving problems and uses her imagination with dd. She takes direction well from me and dh even if I know she doesn't always agree (it was very hard for her to let dd CIO but she did it b/c we asked). Not too much really bugs me about her that I think is worth noting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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when is she available? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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July. When do you need someone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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have a nanny so I am flexible and like her enough but I dont think she is the right fit for us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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ok. How old is dc? I know she is more interested in starting with a younger child to establish a long-term relationship, as she did with us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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6mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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She's definitely be intersted in that. Where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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^^^ I'm also poster who asked what you meant by initiative -- ours (I'll call her AB) has a lots -- she is highly capable, uses her common sense, tries new things that she knows I would like/approve of, seeks out activities to suggest, etc. You can call me 917.838.3592. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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OP: i'm looking for 50 hrs wk, 1 dc. Have you posted before? sw? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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nope, not sw, and haven't posted before this post. I actually came on to post an "ad" for her and saw your post. Those were the hours she had with us. Where do you live and how old is dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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OP: live on ues, need 50 hrs wk for 1 dc who is in preK (soon summer camp for a few wks). Looking for long-term--2 yrs or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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now I'm confused. Another responder who I thought was op said her dc was 6 mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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OP: I know this post has taken several twists. I'm also watching another post so my head is spinning. I need to get to bed now. I am the OP. I have a 3.5yr old, nearly 4. If you think your nanny would be interested, and she is outgoing enough to make playdates, etc, please post more info. I'm knocked out now. Thanks for your help. I'll check back on post tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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long term or short term? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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long term, f/t, live-out, 1 child [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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sorry, can't help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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poster above who just left NYC for the burbs. Are you interested in hearing more about our nanny? I would really love to find a great family for her. How old is your dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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OP here, can't tell what's going on in this post. I'm looking for about 50 hrs wk long term. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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OR here: any interest in my nanny as I described her? if so, where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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OP: my head is spinning. I'm also watching another post. which one is yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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my responses say that my nanny is kind, gentle and soft-spoken and that she has common sense and initiative. her job has taken on a lot of housekeeping as the kids got older and her initiative isn't as strong there. One other thing is she is the most reliable person on earth - she has missed work like 3 days in 5 years, takes busses in blizzards etc. and arrives on time. amazing that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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I think there are 2 of us on. Me, who is losing nanny b/c of move to the burbs, and another mom whose dc are older. I left you my phone number and I think most critical info within responses back and forth in my original response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Chelsea for President!!! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] SHE'S NOT GIVING UP. Put away your champers, sweeties! YAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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woo hoo! i am so glad....this process totally led us to the wrong person -- Obama [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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we'll see who wins this. she's just avoiding the inevitable for chrissake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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try to act like an american [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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HAHAHAHAHAAH!!! that's hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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perhaps, but now mccain will most likely win. Unless Obama picks her and he won't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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she looks relieved that most of this is over now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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she's never looked or sounded better. that speech was inspiring. i heart her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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i heart her too. deeply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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she's simply the best :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] That shot of Bill right, now, he looks like he's going to cry. He's great. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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You really can see the love and respect in his eyes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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he's checking out the hot blonde back and to the left of Hil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Oh grow up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] thoughts on this dress? http://cgi.ebay.com/440-BCBG-BLACK-RUCHED-TAFFETA-STRAPLESS-DRESS-NWT-S_W0QQitemZ310054315270QQcmdZViewItem 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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no one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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I can't decide if I like it or if it looks like the prom dress my best friend wore in 1987. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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it probably does a little, which is part of why I like it! it's like an update version. fwiw- it looks more on me like the mannequin pic than the model [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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it's okay - but i think it would not be very flattering. and i agree with other poster that it reminds me of 80s dresses, which may or may not be bad depending on how you feel about that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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see above- I like that about it, and when you actually see it it's not so 80s, only a little, plus updated accessories [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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