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[ - ] Strawberry rhubarb pie--yum!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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AMEN to that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Forgive lame questions, I have to start calling SN schools on that approved-funded list -- what do you say? "I've heard great things, would you consider my ds." "Do you have any availability for my 6yo with autism.?" 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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oh you need to learn the process. need neuropsych eval. need reports, fill out application, have school interview, etc. it doesn't happen with a phone call. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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Are you looking for Fall 2008? If so, I would just call up and ask if they have any openings for the fall. If they do, they will tell you the application process. Not all of the schools on the approved list will require a neuropsych eval...there is no reason to jump thru all of the hoops at this point in the process if there are no openings ...if there are openings you can talk to them more about what type of child they are looking for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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Agree, this is good advice. Just start making calls and if they are still taking kids, ask them what they need, and we'll help you through it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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op - i love you both, thanks for the great advice!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Please come on over to youbemom so we can help you more - no one is on this board anymore and I keep missing you when I check! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there any way to estimate alimony? Thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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Often it is a gross amount, structured out over X months (ie: $100,000 payable over 48 mos). The easiest thing would be to figure out a fair gross amount and assume a structured payment over 36-48 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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I'm guessing part of the equation is how much husband earns? Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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Just a part. Also important is the wife's salary, whether the division of assets gives her a settlement she can live on, etc. Without a prenup though, it is hard to predict. A lot of wives who expect alimony are surprised to learn ungenerous most divorce laws are to non-working spouses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:21 PM Flag
[ - ] what island would you travel to in December? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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The island of misfit toys, obviously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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We've had good weather in Puerto Rico in December/January. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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I know that it will be $$ but PR seems $$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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St. John [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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calm water? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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in the bays, yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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your choices may be limited. many places in the Carribean have 2+ week minimum stays during the holiday season. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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not an island, but mexico would have calm water [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Oahu, Maui or Kauai. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Repost re. decorators : anyone on who has used one? (or who is one?):hired someone to manage some renovation work and wondered how much I actually need to spend with him at eg. the tile store? I wanted someone who'd bring stuff to me (ie. narrow down the choices) and assumed this is what would happen. What is the norm? He's asked me to meet him at a stone/tile store next week and also wants me to accompany him to lighting stores another day. Is this what happens? Tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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i'm a decorator. i bring my clients samples of tiles and fabrics (or meet them in my office to show them the samples) and if they must see a lamp or chair before i buy it, i'll meet them in the store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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op:hi. I'm not sure how much time I need to spend choosing bath tiles, floor tiles, backsplash tiles etc with him. Oh and lighting too. DH and I had tried to do it on our own and it was overwhelming with the choices available. Thought hiring a decorator would mean less legwork on my part. He doesn't have an office (works out of his home) but so far has brought samples to me. Eliminated some, others were possibles. Next batch included more eliminations than I thought was right ie I thought he'd know from my choices what to come back with. Now he wants to meet at his favorite tile and lighting stores next week. How much time would your client normally need to spend shopping? Tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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i'm glad to hear some decorator professionals are willing to state that they 'decorate' - i know so many who call themselves interior designers and all they do is buy furniture, curtains, upholstery material, hang some art. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:29 PM Flag
[ - ] My nice watch died recently and I have no incentive to get it fixed b/c I check my cell for the time anyway. Does anyone still wear a watch for practical purposes, or is it just a nice piece of jewelry that happens to tell the time? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I need a stopwatch for running [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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i use my watch. My cell phone is usually in my purse, so it's just easier to look at my writst [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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some watches are really pretty. I don't always carry my cell phone and sometimes I feel funny checking it often for the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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I do because I do not walk around with my cell phone in my hand all of the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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like some real tools do these days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] is the mom on who's son just died? I am thinking about you 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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what? what happened? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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don't know. Her son died a couple of days ago and her 4yo DD was having a very hard time. I'm worried about her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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how old was he? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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don;t know. She didn't volunteer any details and I didn't ask. Older than her DD I think. She is - of course - in shock and just seemed lost. A friend was going t o come help her for a while. I just hope she is ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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omg what happenned? That's awful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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OP did she say what happened? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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She said she could not get into details. It was sudden-- I think she said accident [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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yeah, I just looked at the original post again. apparently it went on after I left. So sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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wow, i didnt hear about this. so so sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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I just read the original post and I am overwhelmed. I'll say a prayer for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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OP me too. I hope it's good that she isn't here right now. I hope she and DD are both sleeping. Ugh. I lost a child at 3 days old so I can imagine what she is and will be going through in the coming days and weeks and months. I hope she has good friends. She will need them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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I know. I can't wrap my mind around it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I can and I can't stop thinking about her. It is truly the worst thing you can imagine and it feels that way for a very long time. I really can't imagine losing an older child though. As bad as losing an infant was, at least he wasn't part of my daily life. It was more the grief for what should have been than the thousand daily reminders that would come with something like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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what search term did you use? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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^^^^never mind just seen it on most watched. so sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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np: I looked earlier, you can find it by searching lost son [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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it's over on most popular (down to your right) starts off "I know this is a little heavy for UB" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I found it under most watched posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Me too. I guess it is all of our worst fears. I have a 7 year old and 4 year old also and I just can't even begin to imagine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] why the heck did i weigh myself? i've finally taken real steps to fix my eating habits. but it was a bad idea to weigh myself. of course i didn't lose any weight. now i feel depressed. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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If you really want to lose 10 lbs pretty painlessly follow a low fat diet and take Alli if you follow it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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thanks. i'm trying to first make substitutions for lower calorie foods. also be less sedentary. it's slow. (ok, it's basically not gone anywhere yet). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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np. just eat smaller portions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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NP: I started calorie-count.com at the end of March and am down 9-ish pounds. I still eat junk, but stop when I hit my limit (usually!). It's free -- you enter your height and weight (current and goal) and activity level and it calculates your daily calorie allowance (and then you can track your eating online). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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cool. thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone tried an open marriage and had it not work out? What were some of the issues you faced? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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enlightening response! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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jealousy, competition, fear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Our problem was that DH freaked the f*ck out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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gee I wonder why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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it worked well for us for over 10 years. no need to be rude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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see "bar scene" in Sudden Impact" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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lol, you're mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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i don't know what you're talking about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone's water break at work? I was thinking this could be a mortifying situation. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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a friend of mine thought about carrying around a jar of pickles in case hers broke so she could drop it and explain the mess! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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LOL! I really am wondering what I would do if that happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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thats a quote from "girlfriends guide to pregnancy" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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I was terrified my water would break in court. Didn't happen - I was a week overdue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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oh please, you're pregnant! No one is going to wonder what the mess is. It's not like you peed in your pants. That said, don't worry to much because my water broke early on wiht db#1 and #2 and you can kind of feel it coming and get to the bathroom. I've heard many many stories ofwaters breaking is bathrooms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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I was worried about that myself. Mine broke while sitting on the couch, but I DIDN'T know it was coming... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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both of mine broke at night while sleeping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:16 PM Flag
[ - ] ds is 6mo and has always sweat a lot when he sleeps, mostly from his head -- when i pick him up, theres a wet spot under his head. anyone have the same experience? something to worry about? fyi - our apt is normal temp and we don't over bundle him at night... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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my first ds was like this---he had a ton of hair which made it worse. Totally normal, but ask your ped next time if you want to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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it will pass. a lto of kids sweat a lot when they sleep. not a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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mine was never hot but always sweat at the nape of his neck...made his hair curly in the back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:24 PM Flag
[ - ] buying an elliptical for my home. anyone have one they are really happy with? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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we have one - hardly ever use the elliptical. We love the treadmill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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treadmill really bothers my knees. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] what does flagging do exactly? is the op banned? is the post deleted? whats the time lag? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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flagging just means it's brought to the moderator's attention and the moderator may not do anything at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:06 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you and DH do for fun? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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We cook extravagant meals on the weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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see concerts and plays, go to art shows, go hiking, go out to eat, take trips together, take super long walks around the city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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have sex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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watch the soup, talk about how much money are friends are making... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag
[ - ] what will my son read when he finishes all the "captain underpants" books?!? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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harry potter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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lol, he's a few years away from harry potter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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how old is he? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Yikes, my 6 year old is just mastering Frog and Toad! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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op: he's almost 7! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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porn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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duh, i mean besides porn, of course [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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if your water breaks like mine, the first break is not that bad, it is the break about an hour later that is the real gush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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hmm, i'll have to look for that at b&n tomorrow, but the title's not that catchy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate series [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.22.14, 11:00 PM Flag
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Is that the Nate the Great series? Also the Magic Treehouse Series and Artemis Fowl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.23.14, 01:11 PM Flag
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My son is reading "The Creature in My Closet" series - he recently started the first one about Wonkenstein. They have some graphics, but more reading than "Captain Underpants" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.23.14, 01:12 PM Flag
[ - ] do babies get shots at 9 months? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Not unless they've fallen behind previously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:01 PM Flag
[ - ] looking for advice for a good friend re: health insurance. she had her baby in nicu and after baby was home found out some of the docs were out of network and she owes 20,000. they didn't tell her in the hospital that the drs. didn't take her insurance. does she have any recourse? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Yes. If she starts writing letters to everyone--the doctors, the hospital, the insurance companies--they may back down. But she should start off polite and very thankful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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^^I mean her letters should start off that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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thanks for the advice. i just feel so bad for her and even paying a couple of hundred a month would be a major hardship for her family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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yes. very likely the doctor's will end up taking whatever her insurance will pay for out of network. just talk to billing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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she needs to write letters immediately. I had a similar problem with my dd. In Rhode Island, no matter what kind of insurance you have or what was done to the baby...the baby is covered under the MOTHERS insurance for the first 30 days. I got bills from the doctors that did the ultrasounds, the neurologist...etc, all wanting me to pay....forget it, I wrote letters to everyone that sent me a bill and said they better bill it out again, and not to send me another bill, and I have not received one...that was a year ago! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Have her check with her insurance---most of the time hospitals sign an agreement with the insurance co and aren't allowed to balance bill--meaning that they're not supposed to bill for whatever insurance doesn't cover. Not sure if that applies to specific doctors, but we had a similar situation and our insurance told us we weren't responsible (BC/BS and NYU Med NICU) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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