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[ - ] How can I tell if redness on db's cheeks is sunburn or something else? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.28.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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wait till tomorrow- sunburn will get better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 08:36 PM Flag
[ - ] So, I think my mother is an alcoholic. Is al-anon really helpful? I am not much of a group person and don't think I grew up with an alcoholic, I think it has developed over the past four years or so. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Why do you think she's an alcoholic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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About four years ago my sister found vodka in her closet, sister also picked up glass she thought was water and it was vodka, I checked about six months later and there was some hidden, I have suspected that they "mouth wash" she has in her makeup bag when she visits in vodka, dh thinks he saw her sneak vodka into her water glass on her last visit (I smelled the glass later and really think it smelled like vodka). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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have you asked her about it. you and your sister together. Mom, we are worried about you...how can we help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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I don't really know how to do that - I know that sounds wimpy, but I really don't know what it would accomplish. My mother is not so receptive to such things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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I also feel like since she has hidden it so well and take such great lengthens it is not like she will say - of course, I'll go to rehab. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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My now ex-DH is an alcoholic. I went to al-anon, and frankly I found it depressing, but it helped in the sense that I knew I could and should leave and in the end I just had to leave because he wasn't getting with the program. It might be different for you, seeing as it's your mom with the problem. You can't very well leave your mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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True - also she is very high functioning. I would have never guessed myself had my sister not found hidden vodka. I am worried about her health and pretty sure that my dad is totally clueless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Will my 3 y/o be the only one not going to camp this summer? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.28.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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is he going to preschool in the fall? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Yes, and he was in preschool this past year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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do you have any kind of summer plans where he gets to hang out with other kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Just some playdates and one class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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that's plenty, don't worry about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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my dd will be 3 in august and she's not going to camp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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I am not sending my 3yo or my 5yo to camp this summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] My divorce is final June 9th..problem is last week at Pap they found a lump in my right boob, and 3 on my ovaries. Went this weekend for ultrasound on ovaries, and called today to say I need them biopsied ASAP, and that my Pap is abnormal and need my cervix biopsied. What should I do about health insurance? I obviously wont be on his anymore...do I just get my own? Will it be a pita now that I have all these issues? Thanks 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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what were you planning on doing for health insurance, regardless of these issues? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I was planning on just getting my own thru private. Our kids will still be on his. Just wondering if I will have a hard time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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You definitely cannot afford a gap in coverage. Call Oxford or another company and get a single plan right away. (And good luck, keep the faith that it's all just a false alarm) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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op--do I need to tell them all this info.? I have to right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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You don't need to tell them a thing if you are purchasing an HMO or PPO plan. (I am assuming you are in NY state.) As long as you don't have a gap in coverage, they cannot deny you coverage for a pre-existing condition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Talk to your OB. Mine suggested that I do some testing anonymously since he has concerns/issues with Pre-Existing stuff. Your doctor may be able to direrct you... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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under the circumstances, can you remain on your ex's health insurance for the duration of your diagnosis and treatment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Pay for Cobra and do what you need to do. In the meantime research individual policies. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:49 PM Flag
[ - ] how long did it take you to wean pretty much cold turkey? i plan to wean from 7 feedings to 1-2 a day. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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wasn't cold turkey, took a few weeks. reduce one feeding at a time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] what is miracle whip? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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cold white chemicals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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you must be jewish... I didn't know either until my fater got remarried to a non-Jewish woman... It's sort of sweet and gross... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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i'm not Jewish, but I'm not American and I guess I just missed that whole part of US culture [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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You "missed" nothing... it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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is gross... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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good to know. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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pretty gross 'sandwich spread' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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mostly oil I would think. as opposed to mayonaise which has eggs in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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^it's sort of cheap version of mayo that keeps a long time. Like twinkies, and kool aid, it is a convenience food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Alternative to mayo - popular in the midwest I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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My grandma in NJ used it. I remember always being so disappointed when I was kid when I'd bite into a sandwich or salad she made - I didn't realize for a long time why her food tasted so bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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yeah, it's weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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such an unpleasant tang... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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I love it. NYC-born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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What do you use it in ? Tuna ? Egg salad ? Just to spread on bread ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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As one might use mayo - on sandwiches, mixed with tuna, yup. Mayo seems too heavy now. MW is lighter and tangier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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it tastes lighter or it is calorically and fat lighter ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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was referring to taste. But it does have fewer calories. don't know about the fat content, but would guess less fat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] how do I clean bottles- do i need to sterilize every time? dishwasher/boil/ sterlizer? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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soap and hot water is fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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and that is enough? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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I boiled before the first use, then used dishwasher [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] tech moms- my wireless connection drops off every 15 minutes or so and has been for the past week. have pw protected connection and everything is plugged in. connectivity works fine when i plug dsl directly into laptop. any ideas on how to fix this? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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I had this problem. Got a new modem/router and it went away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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sounds like a bum wireless air port [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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I had this; try changing the frequency settings on the wifi. It worked for me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I love watching Oswald. I find it so soothing. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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it is, isnt it? i love it too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Yeah, but it frustrates me that he's such a chump. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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gasp... he is not a chump! he is just kindhearted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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ring a ding ding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know a place in Manhattan to get cute headbands for little girls? TIA! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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street vendors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Ricky's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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lesters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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H&M [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:37 PM Flag
[ - ] If I eat 1300 - 1450 calories a day will I lose weight? I've been doing it for a week, and it seems like I should eat less. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Seeing as a normal diet is 2000 calories, cutting it to 1300 seems to be enough to lose weight. It won't happen in a week. Give it time. You need enough calories to sustain your body and prevent it from going into "starvation mode" which would screw up your metabolism and make losing weight impossible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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This is true, thanks. I was probably eating more like 2500 - 3000 before, do you think that will make me lose faster since my body is used to a lot more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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np. 1300-1450 calories is very little if you do any sort of exercise at all or are even just an active person. be sure that what you're doing is healthy, sustainable and realistic for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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It feels good. Almost too easy, really (which is why I wondered if it was too much) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Surefire way to lose weight - go lowfat, and if you can stick with it try Alli. All the bad press about Alli is about people who can't stay away from cheeseburgers. I've lost 5 lbs in one month without ever being hungry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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you can lose 5 lbs in a month without medication. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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but not without suffering. I've done it both ways and I am elated with the results. I eat well and have lowered my cholesterol (and dh's - which is why we started this) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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i'm glad it's working for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I was watching an old Sex and the City and they were talking about waxing. They seemed to imply that no one would have sex with a new man if they weren't waxed. Is that the norm? Am I the only woman who has never waxed "down there?" 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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I never have; never plan to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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never have. I was puzzled by that episode too - they made it seem like you couldn't sleep with a guy unless you had a Braziliian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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i like to keep things neatly trimmed and waxed but not mandatory and i don't do brazilians...though, when you do do brazillians and you have to grow them out a little, it looks weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Do you do it yourself or do you go to a salon? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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waxing at a salon. you can't really hold the skin taught and pull at the same time at the right angle yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Do you feel weird having a total stranger looking at you down there? Or are you used to it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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np: Less weird than going to my Gyn, honestly. No idea why - especially when she's holding my leg above my head! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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uhm, mine never put my leg above my head [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Okay. The places I've gone, they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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that's so bizarre. where do you go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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I've been to J Sisters, Bliss, random Korean places. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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yeah, never had this done at red door, j sisters or bliss. i swear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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The salon is so much easier... I did it myself for years, but now that I go to the salon I cannot believe I suffered with doing it myself for so long... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I never have either. But I think there is a subculture where this is the norm/expected? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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I like being waxed... especially in the summer... and summer in Atlanta is "keep an extra pair of panties in the purse" hot ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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and what do you do with the stinky ones? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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baggie... in the bottom of the bag... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Nope, never. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I'm furry and it friggin hurts! If ever someone needed a harsh interrigation method to grill me, that would be it. Like water-boarding not something I would choose willingly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Take some Advil before... it helps... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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I think the only thing that would have helped me would have morphine -- and I only had my bikini line done! To me it's a Guantanimo method. Again, I'm furry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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How about a good stiff shot of tequila and half a valium... 5 mg... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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you are funny! Maybe just a bunch of injections of novacaine in that area. Or, hey! how bout a plane ol' epidural?! I think I'm on to something. With an epidural, I could get a landing strip preened on a weekly basis in the summer! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I've often longed for an epidural on a Saturday... "Honey, can you get me..." nope... It'd be like a vacation without the hassle of the security check... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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ha! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:14 AM Flag
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nope. I never have and likely never will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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I never have and never plan to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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why ? I don't ask in a snotty way, but out of curiousity... Is there a reason based in feminism or body image stuff or something ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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I don't like the moist feeling of being bare and I don't like the idea of looking like a pre-pubescent girl. Plus I'm frugal! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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The pre-pubescent thing was my issue, but it's less moist without the hair and I fill "slimmer". Does that make sense ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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If it makes you feel sexier, go for it. I have shaved and found the bareness unpleasant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Consider your source!? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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