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[ - ] My 15 month old hates milk and I gave him soy milk and he loved it. Is this a good subsitute? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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I think it's less nutritious than cow's milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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ITA - from what I understand it he won't get the fat or vitamins he needs from cows milk. you'd have to supplement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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I would not give it as a total replacement unless you had no choice (allergies, etc). Too much soy is not a good thing. I'd keep trying w/regular milk, mix it up w/flavored milks sometimes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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MY ped said it's ok to use as supplement and that I didn't need vitamins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] help! too-sentimental mom here. dc is ending first year of preschool and i am so sad about it and can't get over it. don't know why but i am having a really hard time. no one else i know feels this way. any btdt's? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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cried as much as I needed to (not in front of dc) and let it pass through me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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its just a sing of your child getting older and moving on. and maybe anxiety about your own aging. normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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I always expect to feel sad at these milestones, but I always end up feeling proud instead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Are Russian buying up properties in Manhattan? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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There are some very rich Russians so probably yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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There is a large & growing population of Russians in Staten Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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the commies are coming! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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The Russian govt isn't communist. China, however, does have a communist govt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:42 AM Flag
[ - ] restaurant recs for Dh's bday? We havent been anywhere new in a long time. looking for good food and atmosphere. trendy but not loud. TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Perilla on Jones Street. Chef is Harold Dieterle from season one of Top Chef. Food is fantastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] How long (total) do your 6-7 mo nap? Yesterday mine slept a lot (over 4 hours) and was up at 4:30am! Coincidence? Do you ever wake a baby if he's napping too long in the day? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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I think coincidence. good naps during the day are supposed to lead to better night sleep, not worse. my 7 mo probably naps a total of 3-3.5 hours, but I thought it was supposed to be more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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My 7mo has two daily naps of 1 to 1.5hrs. If he sleeps longer than 2h I wake him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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NP: Can you tell me the 'schedule' of your day, awake, eating, sleeping? I think my dd is ready to move to 2 naps instead of 3 (and hopefully 2 longer naps) but I'm not sure how to make the move. She eats every 4 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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This isn't ideal due to the late bedtime but I have a toddler to deal with too. Wake 6.30 and bf, 8.30 breakfast, 9.30 nap, 11 bf, 1pm lunch, 2pm nap, 3-4ish bf, 5.30 dinner, 8pm bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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OR: Late bedtime!?!? My dd's last meal is at 9:45. She isn't up til 8 AM though. Thanks for this. Helpful - although I still have to figure out how to transition her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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GL. I found that both my sons set their own routines pretty much. She might transition herself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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I do wake my dd if she's napping too long but it's rare. I didn't get a sleeper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:39 AM Flag
[ - ] How do you feel joyful? What gives you joy and how to you cultivate it? (apart from consumerism- shopping & material things) I feel like I'm too uptight & want to be more joyful. Need tips and inspiration 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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It's sappy, but my kids give me joy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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^^But being really good at something gives me joy too. Especially when it's hard for me to learn and I master it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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the lack of joy does not result in beign uptight. i think you need to differentiate between joy, contentment, happiness, and uptightness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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I'm not saying I lack joy- I am extremely content and happy. My concern is that I have a serious nature and would like to laugh more, be more easy going, and have more fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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But that might not be your personality type. I'd just be content with being happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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i am very happy with my lot. but i think i'm not a joyful person. i think joy requires an energy and it's a trait that people have. i am a positive person, i am happy, and content. but i don't think i could become a joyful person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Really? See I think I can cultivate joy- I've become more easy going and want to lighten up even more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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This is like a corny self-help list, but....Get outside, be active, spend time at the ocean. these things make me feel really alive. Kids, of course, provide the greatest joy (and panic...). Act silly. Inject humor into your life as much as possible. Dance. Ride roller coasters. Sit outside in the evening and drink wine. Appreciate your friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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from realizing that you have everything that you need from inside rather than consumerism - shopping & material things - those pass by so quickly and leave you wanting more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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That's why I specified apart from material things- we live simply, which I enjoy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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all kinds of things. my job can, my family can, a beautiful day or a good meal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Where should I look for good quality rash guards and UV protection swimsuits for my 2.5 year old? Thanks. (Online or in NYC) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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i like lands end [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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lands end has the best ones, also garnet hill had cute ones this year and mini boden [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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www,sunsafe.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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What is a rash guard? TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:27 AM Flag
[ - ] how important is it to decide before hand who will be at the hospital when we give birth and who will visit when? i have friends that decide this very early on. am i naive to think it will all just fal into place? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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I've never heard of scheduling visitors ahead of time... But as far as who you want in the room during labor & delivery you can decide that whenever you want as long as the people you want there don't have travel to consider. And if you thought you wanted a bunch of people and then change your mind during labor, that's your right. You have to do whatever you're comfortable with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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It's more of an issue than you think. With #1 I was adamant about it being just DH and me, and it was a huge issue with my pushy, psycho mother. From what I understood from the hospital staff, it causes friction quite often because family members get insulted when one person is allowed and others aren't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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I just want it to be DH and myself in the room with me. My IL's are itching to buy their plane tickets but i just want them to either hop on a plane when i go into labor or schedule for 10 days after my due date just to be safe. My parents will hop on a plane the second i call. the IL's are a bit more anal about using miles (among other things) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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then tell them to buy their tickets for 2 weeks after your due date. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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np. My family are overseas and I told them to book for 2weeks post due date. As it was baby was 3weeks early but it was good to have the time with just dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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It just works out. Bring a cell phone with all your numbers in it and a charger. If you want you can set up an email group so DH can send out a mass email - then people phone you. During labor you decide when to call the grandparents. You are really tired. I personally encouraged my friends to come to my house afterwards - they all had babies first and I was nervous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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I did not want anyone there other than grandparents. For the 1st 2 weeks, we really wanted to nest alone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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I knew I didn't want anyone even dh to be there when our dc's were born and I also didn't want family to visit for a few days after either. When people asked/offered to come I knew what to say to them. If you don't mind who is there then you can wait and see but don't get forced into having anyone there that you don't want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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thats what i am affraid of. the IL's feelings get hurt very easily and they keep score and she is already stressing me out about when she can come. i do not want anyone here before i go into labor. watching me waiting for my water to break! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Then make it clear that they will be welcome after the baby is born. Just say that you are looking forward to spending your last time alone with dh before the arrival of the baby. Stick to your guns on this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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I agree. This time is about YOU, your baby, and your new family. Despite what grandparents think, it is not about them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Was your DH not there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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it depends a bit on how many schedules have to be juggled. withus, our familes are out of town and people have jobs, so we needed to have at least a vague idea of who was coming when so they coudl set up flights, get coverage at work, etc. as for L&D? be very very clear to everyone that it is up to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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np: but really, this is impossible to plan perfectly. The best you can do is tell people to come a week or two after your due date. If what they want is to be there when you deliver, everyone has got to be flexible. Personally, I said anyone who wants to is welcome to come and stay in a hotel and visit at the hospital, but no one will be in the delivery room but DH, and no one will stay at our place w/us for the first 2 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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You can plan all you want - my husband and I didn't want anyone in there with us, but my mother AND his were both there at go time. I didn't care who was there or what they saw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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For me, I only wanted dh there- did not want inlaws or parents to see my private parts. It was a very intimate moment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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No way would I have allowed my mother or my MIL in the room-- I was delirious with pain, but not so delirious that I would have let that happen. OP: if you care about this, put your foot down in advance. No one has the right to insinuate themselves into your delivery if you don't want them there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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I guess it depends on your particular situation. I wanted no one in hte delivery but DH and I knew my mother would be upset about that so I talked to her about it early so she would be prepared and not try to kill the nurse who was assigned the miserable job of keeping her out. My in laws wouldn't have asked to come to the birth. As for visiting I never gave it any advanced thought. Poeple would call, ask if they could come over and that was it. My parents and DH;s parents were there a lot. My mother even stayed with me one night in the hospital so DH could go home and get sleep. But visiting was also a little easier becuase I had a big private room --I got lucky with that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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did you pre-arrange that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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my hospital only allowed one person in delivery - i cant imagine having a whole crowd in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
[ - ] What OTC vitamin do you give your toddler? Looking for one for my 16 mo. Thanks! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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flintstones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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None, ped said not necessary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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ditto, actually my ped does recommend but I don't feel it is necessary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
[ - ] How much $$ are you spending on DH for Father's Day? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Same as he spent on Mother's day so $0 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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a few hundred for a new bick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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a new what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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sorry -- "bike" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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ok, thanks. i thought there was a new something on the market that i hadn't even heard of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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$0 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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I'll buy a card and get some fancy beer. DD will make a card. So all in all- around $20 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:39 AM Flag
[ - ] been ttc #2 for almost a year. kept thinking that it would happen, but obviously it's not. i think that i've determined that i have a short luteal phase. made an appt with ob, but couldn't get in until over a month. should i schedule with a specialist or just wait to talk to ob? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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go to an RE. i had the same problem. clomid is supposed to help with defect and so is progesterone... GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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Agree - best to get tests run on you & DH. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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If you really want to get going and you can see a specialist w/o OB referral, go for it. I wouldn't want to wait a month. A specialist may not see you w/o you having seen your OB, but since it's been a year, they may. Worth a shot. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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i think i have the same problem. started after a miscarriage. i've been trying for 4 months with no apparent EWCM (used to have tons) and a really short period (used to be 28 days). i am going to OB tomorrow and have an RE referral in hand that i plan to call after visit. I can't wait a year and i know something is wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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I ttc'd for almost 2 years. Did all RE tests & nothing was found. In the end, I opted for acupuncture before clomid & the acupuncturist extended my luteal cycle without medication [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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np: do you have a recommendation for an acupunturist? i am thinking of doing this for my luteal phase [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Dr. Yan Wu. 347 5th Avenue, although I heard he was ill & not working for awhile. He is, hands down, the fertility expert [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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np:he's working! got pg after 3 cycles with him. unfortunately had mc but still trying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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Me too- got pg after 3 cycles. I felt so poked & prodded after RE- Dr. Wu restored my faith in my body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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