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[ - ] I need to have a room painted and layers of old paint stripped from original wood molding. Who does this kind of work? Do painter do stripping? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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You should look for a painter who strips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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yes, some do. expect to pay a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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yes but it will cost you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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like how much do you think? It's just a regular sized child's room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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I honestly don't know but I did it myself and it was extremely difficult and time consuming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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not fun at all - np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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wow. there's no way I'm doing that! But I'm sure it was satisfying to do it yourself. I wish I had the patience and the time. Need the room done soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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Spare yourself and pay! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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hey, can I pay you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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nope i'll never strip again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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np: same here and no more ceiling painting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Can someone tell me how to post on here without it being on 100 boards? (Life was so much easier when all I had to do was open the toddler board and type away!) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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You just select what boards you want in the box on the right and hit save by default [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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ah ty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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is there a "normal" option that most people choose? (equivalent to the way most people used to be on toddler) tx again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:48 PM Flag
[ - ] What's your favorite lunch? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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I'm looking for ideas. Tired of my usual routine of a salad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Are you dieting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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No, but my job has a big salad bar so I do that alot. I want to start bringing my lunch more often. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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leftovers from dinner. trader joes frozen entrees [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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can of salmon (no skin, no bones) in a bowl with tons of chopped parsley and cilantro, s&p, and either a dollop of mayo or 1/2 avocado, and LOTS of lemon juice. Instead of bread I scoop it into big wedges of red and orange pepper... yum... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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cilantro takes like soap suds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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Some people have some something or other that makes them taste that. I don't, but MIL does and father does... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone see SATC this weekend? The reviews in the paper are just "eh". Anyone really like it? I plan to see it anyway. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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found it satisfying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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loved it! So many of those reviewers are men. They don't get it. Women reviewers who are feminists don't get it either. Ignore the reviews and have a blast! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Thanks, I'm sure I will. I always get such a kick out of the show. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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I am an equalist / feminist - former married mom, former single mom - former hot shot career woman, loved the "scene" of clubs, fashion and trendy restaurants and love my female friends like sisters --- read the NY Times article in Week in Review and agreed -- it's about sisterhood and supporting each other through life's ups and downs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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ITA. SATC is about friendship and women friendships can be challenging and it's great to see such a positive depiction of these relationships. So much of what is released by Hollywood is horrible fantasy crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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My mom is visiting and said she is bummed out because her friends are all going to see it tomorrow night. I told her we could see it tomorrow night together and then go out, and she perked up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:41 PM Flag
[ - ] SAHMs out there....what do you do with your days once all the kids are in school all day? I don't have to get a job and don't particularly want to. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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I have coffee with 2 sets of friends each week. I help at the school once a week or so. I workout every am after I walk the dog. I run errands before dc get home and then it's soccer, piano, etc., homework, dinner etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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and I UB sometimes too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Thanks. That sounds close to what I do now! :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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it's a great gig! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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but what would you do if DH divorced you, or you found yourself having to work for whatever reason? who would do all those things that you do including dog walking, errands,etc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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Oh I grew up in a "do what you have to do" high work ethic family. I was an elem teacher before dc and could work and downsize in a heartbeat. I take nothing for granted but thoroughly enjoy the good things now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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Gym, hobby, volunteer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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I don't get this. People claim they stay home because they want to be with their kids not because they don't HAVE to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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I sah because the things I take care of during the day create a much more relaxed household for dh and dc - I am home when they are home, things are done, meals are ready -very different dynamic than 2 working parents. And we choose this because we think this is best for dc and our family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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I work when my kids are in school and am with them after school. Miraculously, things get done and meals are ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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I'm glad that works for you. Our situation works for us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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Kids eventually go to school for a long period of time. Soap operas and coffee klatches are not very fulfilling for some women. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Any healthy ideas for breakfast? Cereal grosses me out and I have been grabbing a latte and muffiin from starbucks every day - not healthy. Don't need to lose weight but this can't be good for me. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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fruit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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fruit; yogurt; smoothies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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It can't be good for your wallet either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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they have a few decent breakfast sandwiches that would be a better choice than a muffin. about 300 cals each. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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I like Kashi Go Lean waffles. No syrup of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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now this is very interesting . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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np- waffles with PB and applesauce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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I get the Trader Joe's multigrain waffles and put almond butter on them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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Fruit, yogurt, piece of whole wheat toast, coffee at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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I eat low fat yogurt and granola. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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I drink a cup of coffee and mix yogurt with granola. sometimes augment with a Trader Joe's fig bar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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protein shake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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berries with nonfat plain yogurt and walnuts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:38 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the reason to eliminate gluten from your diet if you don't have an allergy? Just wondering why this is part of Oprah's vegan cleanse. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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it collects in your intestine and colon and causes bloat and may be a trigger for colon cancer and diabetes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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hmmm...interesting. i had no idea. i'm mostly vegetarian and was considering going vegan but wondered about the gluten thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the reason to eliminate gluten from your diet if you don't have an allergy? Just wondering why this is part of Oprah's vegan cleanse. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.01.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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read the book quantum health [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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i was wondering if it explains it. i'll check it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok, I need help on naturally inducing labor. Does anyone know if the old wives' tales work? (sex, spicy food, etc?) TIA! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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eggplant, garlic, sex, acupuncture [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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and raspberry leaf tea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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I didn't know this one-thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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I've heard that eggplant works. I'm willing to eat a garlicky eggplant parm and follow it up with some booty! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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For me, sex and long walks worked to induce contractions during the last week or so of pregnancy, but the contractions would be every 15-20 minutes, then fade away without causing labor. I think if you are ready to go, they can trigger labor (so what's the point?), but won't do much if your body isn't ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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nipple tweaking worked for me - twice - although i was admittedly ready to go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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How did you know you were ready to go? Were you over 40 weeks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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nothing works - he/she will come when they are good and ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Ugh, don't tell me that. I am trying to avoid a second c/s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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Both my kids were late. They came when they were ready. Sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:31 PM Flag
[ - ] where do you live? would you recommend it as a place to settle long-term? please post. thanks! 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Atlanta - I would not recommend it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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where are you ? OTP ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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Alpharetta from NY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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that must be rough... it's a long haul to get anywhere, no ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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Yes, but I make the effort to go in town as much as possible. We also travel a ton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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Port Washington - love it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Our friends who are happiest are in Chatham and Upper Saddle River, NJ; Old Greenwich, Darien, Westport and North Stamford, CT; Bronxville and North Shore, Long Island (from Great Neck to Cold Spring Harbor/Lloyd Neck) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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of course these friends are happy -- they're insanely wealthy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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how do you define that? two dual-career couples make 300 - $400K combined - I would not call that insanely wealthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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and the rest of your fabulous friends afford these towns how? I'm just saying that's a pretty high-falutin list of towns. The people I know there earn and inherited much more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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hard work, bought fixer uppers and don't live in McMansions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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san francisco, love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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Oak Park, Illinois just outside of Chicago. Love it and yes it is a place to settle long term. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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southern mom living in Chicago burb too and love it - plan to stay here forever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Portland, and yes, love it here. Great little city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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maine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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my mom lived in Maine, my sister just moved to Cape Elizabeth -- so nice there esp in the summers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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A little town called Paris, France. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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American? How do you deal with a nearly 60% marginal tax rate?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Best gym classes on UWS for 3 - 4 yo? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:16 PM Flag
[ - ] do people send their dcs to public school in miami> or does everyone do private? If public, where are the good areas to live in? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.01.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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My Jewish mortgage banker grew up there, 12 kids - said it's a status thing and that most of the private schools are nowhere close to those in NYC in terms of quality [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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so why bother? if publics elsewhere are better than many privates here, the privates there must be pathetic. where's the status in that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:18 PM Flag
[ - ] dh had an affair, and lied over and over about everything. Would not admit anything, even when I had proof until he really had too. Swore on his kids lives etc, all lies. Now though, I do not think I will ever trust anyone again, Im not just saying this, I honestly cannot imagine believing another thing a man says. I want to just live my life alone, with no one to disapoint me, and lie to me again. Is there anything wrong with that? I think its the only option for me, he destroyed my faith in people. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Being alone for a while would be good for you. You may change your mind in the future. You are still really hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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op- I just think I have seen too many men cheat. I know so many men, who are the image of perfection, perfect dad, doting husband, all cheating. No concern for their wife at all when the opportunity faces them. Then I married a man I thought was the opposite of this, I swear no one would believe it of him, but he lied so easily to me too. I just cannot ever risk my feelings again on someone else, I dont believe any man can be 100% faithful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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I do --- my (second DH) is very faithful to me although my first was, too. I believe that people cheat for a reason: selfish/narcissist, power (think they can get away with it), angry / resentful usually going back to their childhood. I would rather take a "difficult" DH over a cheating DH anyway. I think being a single Mom getting stronger again can be great for you--- give back to yourself, work on your self-esteem not to repeat the cycle and leave this guy in the DUST where he belongs. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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I hear you. Same situation here. I'm enjoying my free time and will just see what happens, but I'm not in a rush to date [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:12 PM Flag
[ - ] please help. 5 days pp and i'm very constipated. i have to poop, but it literally wont fit out. what do i do??? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.01.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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stool softener... colace... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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right, but what do i do now??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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I'd take a suppository [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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will that get this out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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Honestly, I don't know. I'd try the suppository and take the colace. Tackle it at both ends... so to speak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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have a cup of coffee, try to relax, and let the eventual just happen... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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np. Ditto this advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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thank you for the compliment... I find I am usually quite sage with bowel advice. It's like I channel my old nana... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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water, stool softener and you have to work at it. Push, push, push. It's gonna hurt but then you will feel so much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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i did that, but i cried for 30 min b/c of hemorroids. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Take a laxative or stool softener. Did you take enemas before giving birth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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no...i didn't. took stool softeners in the hospital, but forgot when i got home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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keep taking it...it will help you. That is why it gets prescribed. If you had a epidural or spinal, you need it because the anaesthesia really fs up your bowel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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One word - COLACE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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don't fear the feces... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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np: I will never forget a friend telling me to always take the colace. She said she didn't and her first poop was like, "shitting glass". After a painful birth, I almst passed out hearing that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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I doubled up on the colace just to be sure... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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^^ BTW I had no pain with the double dose... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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you may want to think about an enema if its that bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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don't push. Take stool softeners and drink TONS of water [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:23 PM Flag
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This is really tough. You have to take BOTH a stool softener and a laxative. MOM always worked for me. My gastro gave a sript once that was terrific. Don't remember what it was. You can use a gylerin suppository to help grease things up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:06 AM Flag
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