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[ - ] Creative Moms: what's a good title for a "diet and nutrition" column in a newsletter? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Fit or Fat . . . you are what you eat . . . . chat and Chew [ Reply | More
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Balance [ Reply | More
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[ - ] How long can this go on - I've had bloody show and period like cramps for 24 hours now. Sometimes I have to breathe through the cramps (contractions I guess) because they are painful. I can feel them in my back and legs, but nothing is changing. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Are you still at home? [ Reply | More
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yes. ob says only come if they are 5 minutes apart, if there is heavy bleeding or water breaks. i am fine at home, just seems weird to be stuck like this for so long, not that I have any personal experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Good luck. [ Reply | More
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what does your doc say? sounds to me like you should at least go in and get checked [ Reply | More
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are you the woman having dinner guests? if so, call and cancel. right now. [ Reply | More
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Have you taken a walk? Can you take a walk? Walking helped me speed things up when I was at that point. [ Reply | More
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Try and sleep you will probably be heading to the hospital in 4-6 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:27 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate Butt Pimples 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone switch from PC to Mac and were totally lost at first 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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don't try too hard. you get used to things being more difficult on a pc. just relax and go with the flow on a mac. but, in answer to your questions, yes. things are named a little differently, etc. - but it's all very intuitive if you just browse around. [ Reply | More
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I'm finally getting the hang of it, albeit 3 months later [ Reply | More
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MACs are so much easier than PCs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] honestly, I'm not trying to start a big political discussion, but I just hate how every news story I see is so negative on Clinton. When she wins, they say something positive about him. They are still so close, and they just think they can ignore her. It's just the way the boys always treat girls and men treat women. Shut them up, ignore them, downplay them and wait for them to give up. If they complain, call them whiners and say nasty stuff. So sickening. 86 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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the misogyny unleashed by all of this has been stunning. and very, very disturbing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Sorry. I don't think this anything to do with women. I think this has to do with an entitled person who ran a crummy campaign early on not accepting that this wasn't handed to her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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but she has fought like a tiger for every thing she has gotten, after being smeared and despised. I just don't buy it. I don't think it's right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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I'm angry with her. I voted for her in NY primary, but she should have stepped down when Obama was at his peak because it was nearly impossible for her to win and because it was best for the party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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but it's not nearly impossible. why should she give up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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It was and it is. She cannot mathematically beat him unless he got very very low percentages in states ages ago. It doesn't matter about the popular vote, that's not how our system works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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he's got 100 pledged delegate, she's got 1600, roughly and 2000 are needed to win. that's with the party giving away delegates she should have won. How is he so far ahead? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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^make that 1700 for him. Not that far ahead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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If you think the FL and MI votes should have been counted, then we just completely disagree about everything here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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even putting that aside. Which is a lot to put aside. She is still close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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She wasn't back when she should have stepped down. She turned this into a dog fight, now they are both weak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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So you blame her, but he's the hero. Ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Where am I saying he is a hero? I think he's a weak candidate in some ways. But I think her actions have been abominable, even though in many ways I think she would be a great president. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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I don't see the abominations, I think she has been smeared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Here's the first one on my list: Going completely against her husband's (and her) solid position about the loss of factory jobs in this country, she completely pandered to disenfranchised lower middle class workers by promising to bring back jobs that have been gone for nearly a generation now. It played up all sorts of ugly attitudes about race and class - and is total bullshit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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Of course he wants them to get jobs - so does Hillary. But he isn't telling them their car manufacturing jobs are coming back. The truth is these people need education programs to move into other industries - education programs like Bill Clinton instituted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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and she's against that? I really doubt it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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No, she's absolutely not. She just said otherwise to union groups, etc. to get votes in OH and PA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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look, I think this is another way her positions have been twisted. So much of this stuff is complicated and nuanced, and then is reduced to a lot of simplistic soundbites that can be interpreted in any way you choose. And people choose to interpret her statements in the most negative way they can. And I think it's just a lot of bullshit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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I've been watching videos of her speeches, reading articles, etc. Her positions vs. what she's been saying to groups of needed voters is what bothers me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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and you think Obama is better? You think he isn't saying things just to get elected? I can give you plenty of examples where he is playing to his audience and playing both sides of an issue. It's what politicians do, if they want to win. When he does it, his supporters give him a pass, then they call her evil for the same thing he does. It's a classic case of them using a double standard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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I'm not his supporter. I'm a Dem wanting a Dem president this freaking time. And he's been caught doing this and lashed by the press too. Like he should be, like she should be. I can't speak for Obama supporters, I find that supporters on both sides have turned into crazy people. And as I said before, it could have been avoided. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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yet you blame her for it, and her supporters? And not him? It's her responsibility to give up and step aside? I see her as the better candidate. I won't vote for him. I don't reward people for dismissing me and my concerns. I don't think he has a great chance of winning. He should have waited and gotten her into the white house. If he chose to go ahead, with very little experience, it's on him to win over the people who preferred her. And he hasn't done it, he and his supporters have been insulting and high handed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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I think you see things twisted to the way you need them. And for the record, if she is the candidate in November, I will be voting for her. Because the country is more important than my ego. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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honestly, it's not about ego to me. It's principle. I have never been that happy with either of these candidates, but would have backed either one to get the republicans out. But I cannot accept the way they have trashed her. It's not what a liberal party should accept. I'm tired of settling. We've settled for losers candidates in the past, and it's hasn't helped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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I've seen a lot of crazy supporters online trashing Hillary, but not from him. You might be right about the loser candidate thing though, I am predicting a crummy outcome for Dems either way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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NP, and an Obama supporter, but the reason one would focus on HRC in this discussion is because the discussion is about press treatment of HRC! But as a point of comparison, I'd say the whole "what did the crazy black guy say" run of coverage on BHO, along with all the "a lot of people say he's a muslim and hates america" coverage is as racist as the misogynist things you're pointing out. Both candidates have had issues with prejudice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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there has not been the tolerance of racism, not the same way that sexism has been tolerated. Not even close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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who's doing the tolerating? Fox News is STILL running Wright clips all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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That's the same? How is it racists to run exact quotes from Obama's own pastor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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because it's "look at the crazy black guy coverage!" McCain's been covered a little bit, but only to quasi-balance the BHO thing. Bush/Bush/Regan all were very close with Pat Robertson, mister "god sends hurricanes to punish gays." Was that on the news for three months? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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also, the "secret al queda operative" meme doesn't fly with a white person, nor does the "black liberation theology" tagline. No one tried to turn a white guy into Bobby Seale because it wouldn't have made sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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I continue to be amazed at how the media and people like you characterize any criticism of BHO's relations with his racist mentor & pastor as "racist." Who was being racist--Obama, Wright, Hillary?? I'm confused! (I'm being facetious.) BHO has been rightfuly called out on the fact that he gave thousands of dollars and dutifully attended the church of a man who said the US govt infected Blacks with AIDS to kill them and the US deserved the attacks of 9/11 (while bodies were still charred at the WTC site). Racism is racism regardless of who says it. Wright is a racist and BHO was right along next to him for 2 decades--why is this now something to look closely at when the man is running for the presidency? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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what politician has every been asked to give up when they were still in the running, except her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Mike Huckabee was. John Edwards last time. Bill Bradley was against Gore. Jerry Brown was against Clinton. This happens every year, but as has been said, the losing candidate usually drops out. HRC has been realistically eliminated since March and has only lost ground since. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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On April 7, Jerry Brown lost narrowly to Bill Clinton in Wisconsin (37-34), and dramatically in New York (41-26).Although Brown continued to campaign in a number of states, he won no further primaries. Despite this, he still had a sizable number of delegates, and a big win in his home state of California would deprive Clinton of sufficient support to win the nomination, which Brown apparently thought would revert to him by default. After nearly a month of intense campaigning and multiple debates between the two candidates, Clinton managed to defeat Brown in this final primary by a margin of 48% to 41%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:37 AM Flag
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"In 1980, Kennedy came into the Democratic convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City with 1,225 delegates to President Carter's 1,981, with 122 delegates uncommitted. Kennedy stood on principle and people admired him for fighting the good fight. If Kennedy could take it to the convention when he trailed by 756 delegates, why can't Hillary go to the convention trailing by far less?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:38 AM Flag
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Why should she have stepped down? Do you think the republicans would have asked Romney to step down if he were that close to McCain? Never. Or Edwards if he were that close to Obama? NO Way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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None of those guys would have continued. And yes, they would have pushed for it. Party leaders always think about the party first. They just wouldn't have had to ask out loud in public, because the candidates would have pulled out when asked privately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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This would have never happened. Sorry. Obama is a media darling, nextt jfk blah blah. This push is media driven, not party driven. The media types on the other side would probably have pushed McCain to step down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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ITA, she's a woman so she's being asked to "compromise" & step down for the good of the party-- sounds familiar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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No, she's losing badly and is being asked to step down for the good of he party. That does sound familiar because it happens in every primary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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I agree that it's VERY unlikely (or even impossible) for her to win now but she was being asked to step down very early in the race when she DID have a decent chance. and I totally think it was because she was a woman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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I think you're probably overestimating when she last had a chance, but I don't recall anyone talking about how she should step down until the Ohio Texas primaries. She had already lost by then, but by winning those primaries she staved off those calls, despite that she was just as far behind as ever after TX/OH. I think the press has done some racist things and some misogynist things, but mostly they're trying to sell ad time by keeping these debates going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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If he's a media darling, why are we still talking about Jeremiah Wright going on three months? Lapel pins? Come on, his coverage has been ridiculously petty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Republicans DID ask Huckabee to step down. In fact, he went on SNL to make fun of his unwillingness to leave the campaign. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated in 1932 in a contentious convention after 4 ballots and went on to become President. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:39 AM Flag
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itda - the country and the media's treatment of HRC has always been a barometer of attitudes toward women in general. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Are you trying to directly quote the minister with the "Entitlement" line???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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but, see - that's so sexist. It only works because she is a woman. Nobody calls male politicians "entitled", they call them confident. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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I would think the exact same thing about a man. And the name John Kerry just popped into my head - he had the same ridiculous sense of entitlement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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I feel the same way but put in the name Obama [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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And I can see why you would feel that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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Lots of people called Mitt Romney entitled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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ita. what's happening is anti-hillary, not anti-woman. i am a huge feminist and i just don't see this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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I think you are totally in denial. there's a thing where people don't want to see what's happening, because then they can think it won't happen to them. But it can, it can happen to you too. And when you don't speak up about it, and let it go, don't be surprised when it's your turn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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OR: Don't call us stupid because we disagree with you. Who is the effing misogynist here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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I'm not calling anyone stupid. There's a whole generation of younger women who take a lot for granted. They think there's no problem, that they won't be limited by their gender. It hasn't happened to them yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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i am 42, my mother and grandmother were working women and i take nothing for granted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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so you think there hasn't been any unfair bashing against Hillary based on gender? Really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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based on gender, no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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I can give you a hundred examples of really nasty things that have been said, that are based on her being a woman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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^ http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/2008/05/hillary-sexism-watch-part-one-hundred.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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This race is much more complicated than you are allowing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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no, I'm not saying it's the only factor, but I'm saying it's a huge factor. The media has been really crappy. They've said things you could never get away with if it were about another race, and no one has stood up and said that it is wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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We simply disagree. I think the media play has so much more to do with Hillary as a specific individual than women in general. [ Reply | More
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i was the ITA OR and i did not write this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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i'm really not in denial. i'm informed and i am usually overly sensitive to feminist issues. i hear all the arguments and i just do not agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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next you're going to tell me that harold ickes really cares about "fair reflection". [ Reply | More
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what I'm saying is the media has been consistently biased against her. [ Reply | More
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i would not disagree with that. i disagree that it's becasue she's a woman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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The clips are awful. But you could find clips about Obama and race that are similar. It's a few minutes out of many thousands of hours of footage. (And I've been glad to hear that Chris Matthews will not have his contract renewed after the election, he's been awful.) I still say that a lot of Hillary's bad press is in reaction to her personally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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well, I disagree. I don't think you can find that sort of thing in the mainstream press about Obama, and if that kind of racism was put out there then there would be a huge outcry and people would condemn it. And this sort of thing has been the norm against her. She hasn't done anything to deserve this personally. She is a good candidate,with solid credentials, and positions that are very close to his. When people get away with this against her, then they can use it against any woman, at any time. And they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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ita. her gender makes her an easier target, perhaps, but it's not the reason behind the nastiness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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what is a good reason for that sort of nastiness? Did you watch the clips? Is there a good excuse for any of that? Is she some sort of criminal? Is she a whore, like they have called her? What do you think justifies it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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many of the clips are from fox, so i completely discount those. honestly, the rest of them are more about what's wrong with the media in general (say anything to get a reaction) than specifically about women having a hard time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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I think you are completely wrong. Even if you hate Hillary as candidate you can not deny the sexism in this country that no ONE seems to bat an eye at. (Np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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People have been batting eyes at it like crazy! In fact, it seems like batting eyes at it is 90% of the reason she's still campaigning [ Reply | More
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Well, I think there's not doubt there's been a lot. But there's been a lot of racist stuff too. And in any event, there's a lot of non-misogynist or racist stuff too. We should try not to conflate prejudiced coverage with factual coverage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Who says we think those statements are justified? I think many people are very emotional in their reactions to Hillary because we have known her for so long and because of what happened and how she responded during Bill's presidency. Obama got a pass for a long time because he was "fresh and new." We have a long and complicated history with Hillary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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How Media Bias Against Hillary Clinton Works: 1) Reporters REPEAT What the Obama Campaign SAY Hillary MEANT 2) The Public Easily Buys That a Woman Must be Evil (Eve) and Has Sinister Motives (sexism) 3) The Obama Campaign Fans the Flames Keeping the Story on Top: Cycle Repeats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Any good fairs, play places for a 2 yo not in Manhattan but in the metro area. Day trips, etc 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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van saun's park and zoo in paramus, nj over the GWB -- there's a little zoo train, a merry go round, parks, etc. [ Reply | More
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thanks I'll try [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Staten Island Children's Museum in Sailor Snug Harbor. Pack a picnic lunch, great museum and botanical gardens. [ Reply | More
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yes, and you can take the ferry over... that's nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Turtleback Zoo in NJ [ Reply | More
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i'm going to disagree with that one - it's a little far and there wasn't a lot going on. there's more action at the Staten Island Zoo and it's closer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I'm actually a member of the Staten Island Zoo (which gets me into the Turtleback Zoo for free), and I much prefer the Turtleback Zoo. If OP wants to make a day trip to Staten Island, the Zoo and the SICM would be a great combo (although a long day for a 2yo). [ Reply | More
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SI Childrens Museum is seriously lacking BTDT Kinda Boring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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for a 2yo, it is great. They have a new exhibit on the 3rd floor called "Construction" that is so much fun for the kids. And w/ the nice weather, the boat playground is open, and you can run around the botanical gardens. It's a great day trip, IMO. [ Reply | More
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I'll give it another try [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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my MIL had 4 boys and she loved it -- they were like a band of brothers and are still so close to this day. [ Reply | More
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Imagine that-brothers being "like" brothers. [ Reply | More
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ditto for my mil. 4 boys, and they are fun to be around together. [ Reply | More
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I have a 2-1/2 yo and and 3 month old boy. Ooooo I just love 'em to pieces. I'd love a girl, too, but my boys areso skamoochable, you know?! [ Reply | More
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np-I don't know, and don't bother explaining it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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It's great. It's loud. They are a little team. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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I have 2 boys (and a girl as well), and so far it's great! [ Reply | More
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my mil has two boys and they never call her [ Reply | More
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[ - ] what is so complicated about Denise Richards? Besides the fact that she is a supposed Germ Phobe! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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how can she be a germphobe -- she slept with charlie sheen who has slept with a ton of hookers. also, she has 10 animals including three pigs at her house... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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All the pig and dog shit is more complicated than I'd like for my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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so true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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But OR above is SO right - you wouldn't let Charlie Sheen's pee-pee anywhere near you if you were a germaphobe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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when they met she claimed she was one or so I remember. Washing hands all the time etc I could be wrong. I do agree with your comment though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it true Ashley Simpson is PG? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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yep - -and she's changing her last thing "because it's something a woman should do when she gets married." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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What's her thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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meant to say "last name" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I think the poster means her last name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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How odd-to be able to quote Ashley Simpson like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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i was able to quote her because i read it somewhere and i thought it was such a stupid thing to say -- that's why it stuck in my head. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] I know this will sound crazy, but I'm almost afraid of getting pregnant again, and being disappointed in the baby's gender. I NEVER thought I'd care about this, but after two boys, I really want a girl. I know all I should care about is having a healthy baby, but I can't stop obsessing over having a girl. Please tell me this is normal. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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it's totally normal according to my therapist. i was in the same boat as you a while back. i had one boy and i knew this baby was going to be my last and i was obsessed over having a girl. i was so disgusted by myself. but the therapist said it's fine to grieve not having a girl, but it's not ok not to love the son you end up with. that said, i did have a DD but she's not the DD i envisioned -- she's very athletic, physical -- a total bully -- not the girly girl that i'm going to be picking china with in 25 yrs. GL -- i know how you are feeling right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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So, OP is nuts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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no - OP is not nuts. her feelings are her feelings. she wants a girl, but i'm sure if she did end up having another boy, she wouldn't leave him shivering on a doorstep of a church... everyone is allowed to feel what they want -- it's how you react to your feelings -- now that's what's important [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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We are considering adopting for this reason. (Flinching in wait of the flames.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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nothing wrong with that, either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Someone here accused me of ordering a child like a puppy from the pound. I just figured that after two boys and two premature births, adopting would be a good option for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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and you won't have to lose any weight once the baby comes home, right? you've got to do what's right for you and your family and not care about what others think or say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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It's not going to keep us from doing it, just from maybe posting about it here :) (And thanks.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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and if anyone asks, just say your OB recommended that you not get PG again because the risks to you and the baby were too high.... (that is if you feel the need to give an explanation) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Well, DH jokes that we should tell the truth - his wife wanted to dress someone in smocked dresses without child services being called. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:33 PM Flag
[ - ] what are your favorite websites (besides UB)? I am bored to tears. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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etsy, ebay, salon, nytimes, perezhilton, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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I also like perez. And cribcandy and yokiddo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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dlisted.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] I wish I was thin, I wish I was thin 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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me, too. that's why i do jenny craig -- it's an uphill battle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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i wish i didn't wish i was thin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Wishing has nothing to do with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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sure it does. Its called Hope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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So, how many pounds did you lose, hoping them away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone watch WORKOUT? The owner chic looks like she didn't age well 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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I watch that. She's in her 40's and her body is in great shape. Her face is sagging some, I presume from running and other high impact sports which break down facial collegen. I'm 42 and I wish I had her body! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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her body is great, no question but she looks like she doesn't take good care of her skin. Blotchy ruddy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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probably too much time in the sun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone from Croton-on-Hudson on? Are you happy there? How are the schools? Would a NYC working mom adjust ok? So nervous to leave the city, but also excited about living somewhere more beautiful for DDs. The schools are important, though. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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my college roommate grew up there and loved it although she went to boarding school because i'm not sure if the schools were great there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] I could KILL dh. I've been having what I think is early labor all day - painful contractions 10 minutes apart, etc. The phone rings and he wakes me up and gives it to me and now our neighbor is dropping by this evening - the took me by such surprise. I am trying not to kill him. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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Call back and cancel. Then call your OB so you can be monitored at the hospital for a few hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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i called ob this morning, she said wait until they are closer. i should call back and cancel - but tell her what? this is actually a friend of my mom's too who is so nice and I don't want to hurt her feelings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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NP: She would be mortified to know of the real situation, then, right? Just tell her you are having contractions and doctor says to take it easy and stay in bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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i don't want to tell her the real reason though. just wish dh would've had the good sense not to give me the f-ing phone. i hate to talk on the phone anyway. . . ah. thanks for listening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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why not tell her the reason ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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we aren't that close - she's good friends with my mom and i am not ready to tell anyone in my family that i might be in labor or they'll all descend AND I'm not even positive this is it (this is my first baby). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Well, the cat will be out of the bag when your water breaks all over her feet when you get up to refill her coffee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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lol - I know! i think it will be OK, that she won't stay very long and i've had no change all day, i'm just in a bad mood and physically uncomfortable. my idiot dh has retreated the basement but assures me he'll take over hosting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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got it... as a pregnant woman you don't need to be specific, just "I'm so sorry to have to do this, but this isn't going to work tonight." In fact, it's your DH's job to do... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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How many weeks are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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40 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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Just call back and cancel. Absolutely do it. Have DH call and say you had a few contractions and want to relax and play it safe. Stress will make contractions worse. Signed, mom of two preemie babies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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p.s. how many weeks are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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Oh. I thought you meant preterm labor, sorry. Have DH call back saying one of the kids just threw up or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Oh ok. Sorry. I thought from "early labor" you meant preterm labor. Maybe just tell her you are getting a migraine or bad backache or something. You really don't have to have a guest. She will totally understand, especially if you do have the baby soon. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:22 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think about the Josh Groban song, "You Raise Me Up" as a Wedding Song? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Awful, just awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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WHY? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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Because it is a sappy song that is already a punchline. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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for dancing your first dance? no, no, no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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WHY? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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because it's an inspirational ballad w/ a choir. it's like a tribute song, not a dance to commemorate your love to your new spouse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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i would snicker [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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hehehehe. What are other good wedding song suggestions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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^^ a) it is a cheesy song b) isn't it about GOD - like you are worshipping each other?? no, no, no - ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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All GOOD REASONS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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OTHER SUGGESTIONS!?! What about Billy Joel's "You're My Home" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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or: we are so far apart on this i can't even suggest but do not do the Groban song unless you want to be laughed at [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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help ! may I suggest you change your focus to something less "power ballad-y". What type of music do you usually listen to ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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i would secretly groan inside and laugh about it later with others... i sometimes am not very nice... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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None of us are about wedding stuff. There are just too many cliches, brings out the worst. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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the toughest part for me is that i am a wedding designer... i do the esthetics... but sometimes i do all this great work and then cringe when i see what the client did on their own... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I think most brides end up doing at least one thing that they first imagined when she was 9 years old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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most brides need someone who isn't the bride or the mother or mil of the bride to steer things back into the realm of sanity... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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barf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:24 PM Flag
[ - ] MIL in other room farting audibly. Everyone is just looking at each other in dismay as she continues to talk and fart. Do you think she knows she's doing it ? Has no idea ? Doesn't care ? She knows we're all here ! DH, 2 DC, and me... 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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My mother in recent years thinks that all her bodily functions should not be restrained in any way. So not only do we get farts and burps, but then detailed descriptions of her intestinal issues. If you told me she has had a small stroke in the impulse control of her brain or something, I would not be surprised. It's just awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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it's like something from an SNL skit here... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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What was MIL's response to DS?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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"what dear ?" and then she continued on her dissertation on the fall of American theater... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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If, in a few minutes, she looks up and asks if your toddler has a dirty diaper, you DEFINITELY have an SNL sketch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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i think she can't help it and is praying that you are pretending that you don't hear a thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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Is she hard of hearing? Probably thinks they are quiet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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LOL...gotta love it...is she deaf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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she has never seemed to be deaf before... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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ds just asked grandma if she was the one "tooting"... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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OMG -- LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Need advice. I am newly pg. w/#2. My sister has been trying to get pregnant for over a year, and can't. She is seeing a RE, but there are a lot of complications. She calls me crying often, and says that it is really hard for her to hear about other people getting pg. She's doing an IUI at the end of the month; should I wait until IUI and see if it works or tell her about my pg. now? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I think she will be hurt if she feels like you "protected her" from it. I've been your sister, the news will hurt, but it's worse to feel like everyone is treating you like a crazy person (even though I kinda was one). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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thank you, this was how i was leaning. i just wanted to hear some perspective from people who have been in her shoes...i hope everything has worked out for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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It has, thanks. Hope it does for your sister too. But remember, it's okay to be thrilled about your pregnancy, even if you are careful around her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Maybe send her a letter so if her initial reaction is not joy she is spared the experience of trying to cover it up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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gosh. maybe send her an email. tell her before. whether her iui works or not you'll still have to tell her so i don't get waiting to see if that works. give her a couple of days and then call or email is what i'd do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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