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[ - ] 10 weeks preg... can i eat a hot dog? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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not sure if those fall into the same category as deli meats re: listeria. I would just make sure it's really cooked well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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Maybe get the ones that are nitrate free and then cook the sh!t out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:30 PM Flag
[ - ] If you are invited to a cocktail party at a parent's home (for a coed progressive school), what do you wear? Can you go casually? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.30.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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which school? depends on uptown v downtown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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ITA--Dalton no, Friends yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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Okay, reporting back. Half the people were actually casually dressed. Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Does the invite say casual dress? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:58 PM Flag
[ - ] 21/2 year old waking up past three days asking for food. Dinner from the previous night etc. eats pretty well during the day and has snack before bed time. What could it be? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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I have found that they just get into a habit of waking and asking for milk or food. Just tell dc when you are putting him to bed that you will not get him food in the night so don't ask for it (nicely). It usually only takes a night to break the habit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:19 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a good experience with a online vendor that sells faucets? the sites are much less than the brick and mortar retailers but there are just way too many out there. would love to hear of anyone with a good experience. thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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we're planning on ordering our bathroom and kitchen faucets online, I have no issues as I know exactly what I want. we pretty much order everything that we can this way. not sure what site yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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wondering which site really has the best prices [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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don't help the board whore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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I spent $1300 for faucets for apt. and got them for $125 through ebay for second home, if you know maker and model, it's easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:42 PM Flag
[ - ] i went to the mall today and got licorice scotty dogs at the candy shop. what sort of candy do you love. (i usually go for the licorice wheels but they were out. :)) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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nonpareils [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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sweet with a little bit of bite... love them, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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chocolate covered gummy bears [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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jordan almonds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Night creme - what do you use after you wash your face at night? age, please. thanks! 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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i don't wash my face at night -- it wakes me up too much. my mother never did, either, and she looks extremely young for her age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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then she wasn't asking you ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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sorry... but if i were to wash my face and not be the dirty ho that i am, i would use something by oil of olay -- i use total effects during the day and love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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so you just sleep with makeup remnants on your face? what about eye make-up and sunscreen you need to wash that stuff off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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33. was using la mer. now using lancome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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la mer was way to oily/moisturizing for me...broke out from it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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lancome night cream - is that the specific name of it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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don't wash my face at night - 43 and skin looks great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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me, too!!! and my mom looks even better than me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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I don't wash my face at night, but I do sometimes use Aveeno night cream before bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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washing too often is very drying - once a day is enough unless your skin is very oily [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:48 PM Flag
[ - ] i like release post vs. stop watching i want my old ub back 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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wah wah waaaaah wahhh wa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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why don't you write the code for a brand new perfect site and then get a corporation to back it. That will be so wonderful, when you do that, someday. Then you can put up with all the whiny ass complaints, and fix them immediately. Don't forget to spam here about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:15 PM Flag
[ - ] It's a good thing I'm not a single parent. DH is out of town today and DB has already had 2rounds of Baby Einstein. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.30.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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LOL. DH is working late tonight and I am about to pop a dvd in before bedtime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you hire a home organizer? To organize your closets, pantries, paperwork, etc? I am thinking this as an alternative to my full time job. TNX! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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when i was depressed, i hired a life coach who sort of helped organize -- she charged me $85/hour for me to clean up after myself... ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Did it help you, though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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during that time, yes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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yes. was just thinking today i should hire one to do my kitchen, laundry, storage space [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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OP: If you hired one, how much did he/she charge? Per job or per hour? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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It's a weird world we live in when people pay someone to tell them to get off their lazy ass and clean up all the useless crap they bought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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Do you do quicken?? I'd hire you tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Do you ever watch the show Neat? I LOVE her and would pay anything to have her come to my house. Helen ROCKS!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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love that show [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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I need one. How much would you charge? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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I hired one and loved it. I am not able to come up with good systems but once I have them I can maintain them so it was a godsend. Also, I am not much of a collector so I think that is why it was a good fit. We just moved along with the project. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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If I had any money, then hell yeah I would! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Oil rubbed bronze or brushed kickel faucet with THIS vanity: http://tinyurl.com/6z2rxf 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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thanks for the input - based on all you said - we are the former. as long as you say that the polished nickel will go - that's what i am getting - i just really want something a little "more" than basic chrome. wdyt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Best summer foundation? Dont' want liquid as it ends up looking shiny ... want a creamy powder type of thing that won't be shiny but gives decent coverage. What do you love? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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i KID you NOT - i am loving the mineral makeup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Laura Mercier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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believe it or not, cover girl/oil of olay makes this long compact in silver that has the most amazing cream foundation that goes on with a sponge... my beauty editor friend turned me onto it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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Is it cover girl or oil of olay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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Chantecaille tinted moisturizer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Had colonoscopy today. Dr said there were no growths or polyps but took routine biopsies. What does this mean? I was very out of it at the time 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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i've had two done and they also take some biopsies to pathology to make sure that everything is ok with the cells... don't worry -- totally standard procedure... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] My sister is not going to marry the father of her baby, but thinks they will stay together. He really wants the baby to have his last name. I'm nearly convinced they will not stay together, and she's asking my advice on what to name the baby....so give me advice. How to convince her to give the baby her last name, without telling her it's because I know this dude is a goner.... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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I predict: Completely out of hers, and mostly out of the kids. I could picture some spectacular trips and visiting in the future, becoming less and less over the years, then *poof* nothing. He has another child who we used to see ALL the time, who is pretty much a ghost to us now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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i'm not married to baby's father, she has his last name. never thought about it, and if, for some reason, we break up, i would be fine with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Do you think he'll still be around for db? If so, I think I'd give db his last name. (And so you know, this is coming from a feminist who did not change her last name and who was raised by a single mother and I have her name - father never in picture. (If she does give DB her name and eventually marries someone else, then she should still keep her own name, otherwise it's like Db will have no one's name) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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if it were me the kid would have my last name as long as i weren't married to the dad no matter what. but most people would give the kid the dad's last name regardless (this has been my observation anyway). i took dh's last name and am generally very traditional in this regard, but i think the mom and the baby should have the same last name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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ITA with you. Not married, then the kid gets my name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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I'm with you guys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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I think you should think of your reasons that you are convinced they won't stay together. If others agree with you also. I would just be honest with your sister, tell her that you feel that since they are not commited to married that you fear he may not stick around and that her baby may have a name later that he will be unhappy with. But otherwise my true feelings are..what's in a name anyways when the baby is grown he will know who his Mom is and somewhat who his father is if baby decides to, a name doesn't tell you who you belong to in the end. But your sister should definitely think of the future affects of any name she chooses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:45 AM Flag
[ - ] MIL is driving me crazy. I try my hardest to have her just deal with DH on things and she insists on calling me at work, my cell phone, email...she is all over me. we are expecting our first and she just will not give it a rest. sending name options, wanting to buy her ticket NOW for when i give birth in the fall....i can;t take it! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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Don't answer her calls. She'll get the picture eventually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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I have tried that. but then she tells Dh she doesn't think i like her. she just wants so much attention. i mean, please. and i fear it will only get worse when the baby comes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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i am expecting my first and also have a very needy attention seeking mil (who also has a mean streak). it has been really tough and dh and I have had a sit down with her about it recently. my best advice is to have dh tell her he thinks she is smothering you and that she needs to back off. it will hurt her feelings but there's no way you can impress upon her what needs to happen without doing that. she's being overbearing and you need to set some boundaries now or it will get worse. you might want to see a therapist. i did and it helped a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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wow. well she isn;t mean but she is manipulative and just bulldozes over me (and dh). he feels bad for her for the most part but also sees how much stress it puts on me. i end up being my worse self around her, passive aggresive. she has 2 sons and my SIL goes throw the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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ARE you my sil? because MY sil goes through the same thing too, mil has two sons, is very manipulative. you really are going to have to set some boundaries if you want things to be better, i hate to tell you. realizing that and growing the spine to do it was incredibly hard and stressful but there is no other way. i really do wish you luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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lol - i'm pretty certain you aren't but it's weird how common this is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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oops. hit return. anyway, i am trying but i get fristrated and end up being kind of meanand drawing a line ni the sand..and then she pouts and says poor me and i feel bad and give her another inch and she takes another mile. I am trying to do better. I just wish she would try as well. but she plays dumb and it infuriates me. Dh ignores it for th emost part and just says "well thats her" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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i cannot believe how similar these situations are. STOP giving into her - you are making the situation worse every time you give in and you are going to end up really hating her which will be bad for everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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Put a stop to it NOW, it won't just get better. Be a bitch, she's not your concern. Focus on db and put her in her place. You can do it lovingly, but if she doesn't respond, stand your ground. My mil was overbearing and it was a real problem. I lovingly set the limits and now we are really close (but not TOO close...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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np: how did you go about setting limits? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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That is where I need to get to. Where she is simply just my mother in law. another family member. But she wants so much to be a part of our lives in a very intrusive way. Ways that my family (whom i am very very close with) would never dream of. it is like she can;t accept we are married and share things between just the two of us. she asks how we split finances, how much the crib costs, etc. she cried that we weren;t flying to see them for thanksgiving (db will be 6 weeks old) but yet when we told her to come to us she said no. my parents are coming and now she is upset about that. she cannot be pleased. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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change your cell number. Why does she have all of your personal contact info, anyway. I doubt my MIL would have any idea how to reach me at work, by cell, or by e-mail. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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Damn you're lucky. my sister is the same way..she barely has contact with her mil. my MIL has had tmy contact info for a while. i guess it just happened over time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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