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[ - ] I am loving watching "real" movies with my 9 year old dd. Favorites so far: ABOUT A BOY, NEVER BEEN KISSED, THIS IS MY LIFE, NOTTINGHILL--any other suggestions? 51 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.31.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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cutting edge...toe pick! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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oops, saw a 9 yo. there is a sex scene in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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OP--I don't mind sex (not too explicit that is) but violence is big no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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there might be a bar fight. i forget-might be worth you watching first. but it is a cute movie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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My favorite romantic comedy is Strictly Ballroom. No sex and I don't remember any bad language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Nottinghill? for a 9 yo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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NP--whats wrong with that?? it is TOTALLY innocent, rather my dd sees that then trash like speed racer or iron man [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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way to go affirming gender stereotypes. my dss wouldn't be caught dead watching these movies, and would prefer the speed racer genre [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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yentl,mozart amadeus, oldies w/jean kelly , fred astaire [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Amadeus has some blood/gore; I watched accidentally with 10YO niece and she had nightmares for a few days... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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gene kelly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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as per Netflix: Akeelah and the Bee, Back to the future [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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My dd LOVED "The Trouble With Angels"...so good...also the sequel "Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows". She also really liked "The Red Balloon". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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october sky was great, and totally clean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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The movie with abortion? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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there was an abortion in it? this is the one about the kid from west virginia whose dad works in the coal mine and builds homemade rockets with his friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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Never mind, I think the other one had November in the title. Charlize Theron and that guy who played Robin on Batman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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np: that is cider house rules.... definitely not for 9 yos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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^^^the one with November in the title was November Rain or something like that - Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves, I think. She croaks in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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Ha! Thanks for setting me straight. I got it all wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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Sweet November. And I don't see what Chris O'Donnell (Robin on Batman) has anything to do with anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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that drew barrymore cinderella movie was cute [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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Little Miss Sunshine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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how would you explain the stripper dance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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gee. i forgot that part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:42 AM Flag
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LOL. Especially the part where the grandpop advises Paul Dano to "F lots of women". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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forgot that part too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:43 AM Flag
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10 Things I hate About You (that Julia Stiles, Heath ledger movie - may have botched the title) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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not good for a 9 year old--the heroine hates men because of a bad event and does a table dance when drunk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Fly Away Home - great movie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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Mean Girls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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I don't personally recommend Mean Girls for a 9 yo. I actually watched Mean Girls with my then-9 yo dd in the theater and didn't like it. Too much gratuitous sex references. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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for Gods sake, of course its not appropriate for a 9 yo. Joke, people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Do you know how many third graders at my dc's school saw this movie when it came out? When someone asks for suggestions, it's not a good time to joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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Love actually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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NO! It's a crap movie. Don't show your kid crap movies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, 2001, Planet of the Apes, Roan Inish, any Miyazaki-Princess Mononoke, Spiritied Away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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What was the Cher movie with Bob Hoskins? I remember that it was cute, but it might have had some violence in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Mermaids. With very cute Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Totally OT: have you seen Christina Ricci lately? She looks 100% altered. It can't just be weight loss, can it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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what about winona thinking she's pg and having sex with the boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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about a boy was entertaining, i liked it: but appropriate for a 9 yr old? Nottinghill was crap. You want her bred on that? why not elevate her tastes or educate. she can and i'm sure does watch crap w/friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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LOL! I'm the one who posted above about Love Actually being a crap movie and I totally agree with you re Notting Hill! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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The Miracle Worker (about Helen Keller) really works for this age. Have you tried Commonsense Media for ideas? They have suggestions for more appropriate alternates to SATC movie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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my fair lady, freaky friday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Both Freaky Fridays (though the Lindsay Lohan one is more fun). Plus both versions of The Parent Trap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Here's Commonsense Media link for alternate movies (other than SATC) for girls: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-lists/City-Tales-without-Sex.html#RLists [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Great list! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Bend It Like Beckham [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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"Dances With Wolves" my ds is 9 and loves it ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 11:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Totally constipated - 6 weeks pregnant and some dischargey/muscusy type stuff came out while pooping. Is this normal? Should I be worried? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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really miss the ability to post a tmi inside! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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What color? and take care of the constipation asap. It only gets worse. Take a stool softener daily and ask your doc if you can take milk of mag. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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It was white. I know it is TMI. I'm totally sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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White is fine and totally normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Thank you so much! I was trying not to worry. I can't go to the dr. until July 1st because of insurance purposes. And I knew this was the right place to come. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Discuss the constipation with the doc and keep a close eye on it. Enjoy! And Congratulations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Cassidy or Ana? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.31.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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definitely NOT cassidy. awful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Cassidy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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Ana all the way. Cassidy's awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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ana reminds me of anal, I prefer Anna [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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ditto, but it's less ethnic, more universal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 09:46 AM Flag
[ - ] single/dating moms: do you think that a guy who lies about both his age and about having children on an internet dating site is a liar? when asked on first date, he answered honestly, but didn't offer an explanation of why he lied and i didn't argue the point. he is new to internet dating and i wonder if he thought that's what he was supposed to do. my most recent exbf was a huge liar and i'm so afraid of it happening again i dont know if i'm being overly cautious. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.31.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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buy bye [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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do you have experience with online dating? just want to make sure this isn't just a rookie mistake. he was married a long time and new to all this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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people are people regardless of how they are introduced to their date. A liar is a liar. Considering you attracted a big time liar before and hated it, why on earth would you chance that again? This man is not the only fish in the sea nor is he Gods Gift to women. Just play it safe and move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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believe me i knwo he's neither of those things. just trying to decide if this is really a red flag or if i am looking for liars everywhere. (see below poster's experience for one reason why i don't necessarily think this is a huge red flag). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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np: might just be a rookie mistake. he admitted it in person. My dh shaved 3 years off his age on his on-line profile and didn't tell me until a month or so into it. At that point, he wished he hadn't done it and didn't know how to tell me. I actually didn't care, and new him at that point, to be a good person. 6 years later and 2 kids later, that is the only lie I have ever known him to tell. We laugh about it now.h [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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age, I could let pass, lying about children- no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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even though within 5 minutes of meeting him, when i asked if he had kids (couldnt' remember from his profile), he said yes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Cassidy or Ana? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Ana [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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cassidy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:00 PM Flag
[ - ] can anyone suggest a good party space out on long island? 3rd bday party for dd, will invite adults and large age range of children. thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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a restaurant or a children's plce? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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wood kingdom, hit kingdom, bouncers n' slydos ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] maclaren quest or baby jogger city mini? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Favorite girl names???? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:51 PM Flag
[ - ] TMI- Before you found out you were pregnant, did you have wet cervical fluid or were you dry? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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anyone??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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fluid for sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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do you mean in the days right before finding out? I think very wet actually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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I remember being where you are...the analyzing everything. Honestly, you just gotta wait the 2 wks. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I think I have bunions. Is that possible? My foot hurts and this wierd bone sticks out. What do I do? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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bunion or planter's wart? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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a bunion is a bone on the side of your foot near big toe. I have one too. There is nothing you can do about it. if the pain gets bad they do surgery but that is last resprt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:32 PM Flag
[ - ] I don't work out or belong to a gym. What should I do to build muscle? Join a gym? Yoga? Run? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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weightlifting builds muscle. you can get little weights to use at home or join a gym. can also do pushups, crunches, lunges, squats at home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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Push ups, squats, and bicycle-knee sit-ups [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Hungover, can't stop snacking 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:44 PM Flag
[ - ] We are waiting on G&T placement. Score was 99, so pretty sure that we are not going to our zoned school -- hoping for citywide, more likely will end up district program. Should we skip the get-together planned for incoming kindergarteners at the zoned school? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.31.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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skip, even if you end up going there, all that info is repeated a million times between now and sep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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OP: That's what I thought too. I don't want to confuse dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Yes, I would skip it. What is your zoned school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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OP: You wouldn't know it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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We are in the same boat, but I am not so sure we'll end up at a district program over zoned (87) so we are going to the get-together. I am just saying this is a school you MAY go to - and leave it at that. Better to be safe than sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I cannot name this fetus - from the moment I found out it was a boy I knew it would be a fight to find the perfect name - any suggestions? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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tell us about yourself (ethnic/cultural background, sound of last name, preferences...also, any family names in the running)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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boy names are so hard. we only found one. we'll be in trouble if we ever have another boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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op: First born was named after my late mother (Julianna) my husband is from Chile last name starts with an "O" very spanish sounding. I am white non hispanic..I live the name Morris (my grandfathers name but my husband says he had a cat named Morris when he was young..he likes Jovan which I think is horrifying! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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how about peter? or john? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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op: I dont love either...I have two baby name books and have yet to find inspiration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Tristan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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taken..my nephew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Cooper? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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How about grandparents' last names or middle names? I would sit down together and make as long a list of family names (all... first, middle and last) as you can think of; trust me, there will be a name in there that you both like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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that may work - thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Welcome!! I suggest this because my dd (who is now 20) has already picked two names and she picked two last names in our family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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do you mind sharing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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^^^ middle names are always interesting because they are usually the names that get handed down through generations, btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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I love the idea - my dh may actually forget about that damn Jovan name he loves so much..thanks again - love Trabold! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Good luck.. and don't panic; just start with a brainstorming session.. then pick top 10 or so... post them up - - and as you walk by the list, make a mark next to the name that appeals to you that day (same for dh). You'll probably find that you both lean towards one name or another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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BTW.. I would keep Morris in mind for a great middle name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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My peeve it that I promised to keep dh's middle name and of coarse his last name so I want to pick a first name that I love not just one I can tolerate! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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how about joaquin? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Oscar, Ezekiel (call him Zeke), Oliver, Luca, Lucas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Just name him Jack. i am mom to jack. my girls have fanciful names (Marina and Arabella) and there is something so spectacular about my boy just being simple, gorgeous jack. there's plenty in his grade, but only one in my house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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