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[ - ] Everyone living in NYC and rasing your kids on less than 100K. My hat goes off to you. If you are a single mom too, then you should be considered a living deity. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Is ub still double posting after all these changes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Whatever, everyone makes their choices. They shouldn't be canonized for being poor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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it's not poor, just NYC is completely wacky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Exactly. People here forget that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Whatever, why would you chose to live in an expensive city and then complain you can't make ends meet? Live with your choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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Who's complaining? OP made a statement. No one here's complaining except you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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LOL--We live on under 100k and don't think of ourselves as poor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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you can be poor any where. I think there is a choice to live in NYC and provide unique open minded cultural perspective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Best maternity swimsuit? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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I was only willing to be in a swimsuit until 5-6 mo and my stretchy old suit still fit me then. After that, I couldn't bear it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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mimi tankini's are nice. The one's from babystyle are cute, but the butt is really cut small. I grow a big ole butt when I pg - so those didn't work for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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I feel it is important to say bikinis are NOT the best choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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wear a bikini. you can use it post-pregnancy and it is the one time you can let your stomach stick out and will actually get smiles from people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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totally disagree unless you weigh 100 lbs at 9mos pg. Most of us look horrendous when we're pg (especially 1/2 naked). Keep in covered unless you're 19. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Gap one-pieces were my favorite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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i just got a huge-sized bikini, so my stomach could hang out, but only wore it at my parents' pool. other than that, no bathing suit-wearing for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] my friend just auctioned off her deceased mother's silver for $125k. i was so surprised. who are these people collecting antique silver??? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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may have been in the family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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you mean that the collectors had part of the set and were buying the remaining pieces at auction? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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i could really need $125K that's not small change. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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I think the op is referring to the amount she got at auction, not the fact that she sold the silver. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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op. oh, yeah...i mean, i have silver but $125k is A LOT of silver [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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Wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I have a set of silver from my deceased mother. Never imagined it was worth even $10,000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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these were 6 full sets and then the last lot was of several serving trays, so...maybe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] omg it's so slow here! I just put both kids to bed, and the posts I was on are now on page 2. Old ub they would be on page 102. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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It's slow on YBM, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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oh so sad. op here - baby just cried. Went up, fed a bottle, rocked back to sleep, checked on 2yo - post is now still on front page. OK - ub addiction cured. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Babysitter is graduating from college. can I buy her a blackberry or similar device? I know she'd love it. But how can I do it- do I need to know her service provider? Do I just buy the device and let her switch over her phone, etc? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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buy an unlocked device - can go on any carrier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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Thanks, do I have to go somewhere other than a typical phone store? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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look on amazon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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and of the independent storefronts will have them, but an unlocked device will cost a lot more and the service will be much more expensive as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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yeah - just tell her what you want to do, how much you had in mind, and see how she responds. YOu never know...she may have 2 m left on her current contract and want to see what else is out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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it will cost her more per month no matter what plan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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If she doesn't already have something like this, how do you know she'd love it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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because she mentioned she wants one and she cant afford it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Well then nevermind! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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well, yeah, you could get her an iphone if she has at&t or a blackberry with verizon or whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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that's a really big gift that I would think the parents would want to buy. I dunno maybe run it by her and see what she says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm confused - why do the posts keep resorting when I hit refresh 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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You need to click sort by recency on the right, then save as default, then use my default. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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Thanks. Do ubers like the new ub? Takes a bit of getting used to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Once I got used to it, I like it better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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It defaults to "most active." The above poster described how to undo that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Have 3 wo and 2 yo and am shell shocked by how hard this is. Am having particular trouble soothing/tending to newborn while trying to fix meals, put older dc down for nap, etc. Any advice? I do have sitter coming for a couple hours a day over next few weeks so I can nap while older dc does. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I have a 3 yo and a 1 yo so I was you a year ago. Honestly, older DS watches a lot of TV while I'm dealing with younger DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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It just sucks for the first few months. My second was somewhat colicky, and I remember spending 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. nursing her on the couch. Dramatically lower your expectations about meals. Put necessary toddler activities, like a bath, in the morning. See if you can borrow someone's sitter at crunch times during the day and evening. It will get better at the usual baby milestones. Eventually it will be great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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sling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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and crockpot meals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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ditto. with newborn nestled close in sling I could do anything with toddler and he practically forgot there was achild strapped to me. I have a 4 y.o. and 1 y.o so I feel your pain. First 5-6 months were kind of hellish. sorry to be a downer but they were. It does get better though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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hang in there - have friends help with meals for the next few weeks. Also, I had to allow myself to just let the nb cry (which I had never done with first 1) while I put 2yo to bed. We are 5.5 mos in and it's gotten alot better. It's a long hard road, but just stay organized, put meals in the freezer when you have time, etc. GL and congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Wish me luck househunting Thursday! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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where are you looking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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South Shore/Boston [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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good luck!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] What's a good bar mitzvah present for a boy? Very into sports. $100?? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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tickets to a great game? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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No way. Cash is king of the Bar Mitzvah. Isn't 18 a magic number? Some multiple of 18? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:02 PM Flag
[ - ] dd (7.5 mo) goes to sleep at 7pm but always gets up at 4:30am, 5:30 if we're lucky. how can we get her to sleep later??? she is teething btw. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Feed / nurse her and then put her in the crib. Don't go get her until there's serious fussing or 7 a.m., whichever comes first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] want to get dh a blackberry for fathers day - i think he'd like the red one but not sure if it's too 'girly' ?? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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I think red is girly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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red looks great but may be too girly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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why dont you bling it as well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Really girly. His friends will mock him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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really? the regular red one, not the pink one. tooo girly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever do "smooth shapes" to get rid of cellulite? any other "spa" things that made a difference? pls help. it is bathing suit season!!! 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Land's End mini swim mini. And cold weather. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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can't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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^^^i am not fat just don't love how my butt looks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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It's SO humiliating. But better than my ass hanging out of my swimsuit bottoms, doing the hula. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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nevermind. i am not looking for bathing suit options i was looking for advice about getting rid of cellulite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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it's not going to happen nomatter what cream or treatment you use. learn to love your cellulite. even supermodels have it. i've had since i was about 19 and I am not fat either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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The Neutrogena cellulite cream works well -- it doesn't make cellulite disappear completely, but does significantly lessen its appearance. (But it comes back when you stop using it.) Hard to find -- I order it from drugstore.com. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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thank you. i will try it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I have bad cellulite-I did endermologie and did not work at all. I thought it actually made it worse. Its so expensive too. I am looking for something too because it is really bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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thanks! i bought fatgirlslim by bliss to try it out. much cheaper than the treatments. we'll see how that works. who knows! in the meantime i am still doing squats and lunges like crazy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:45 PM Flag
[ - ] I was thinking today that had we stopped at one child, dh and I would have been happier, but ds is happier that he has a brother. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Why do you say that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Because it would be easier and cheaper to have just one and focus all our attention on him. My two ds have a great time together. This weekend we were at the beach and they spent hours collecting shells and working on a castle and it was the kind of time that an adult would have a hard time providing. Don't get me wrong. The do fight also. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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np-but can you honestly say you'd be happier without #2? I cant fathom that feeling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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You are right. I guess I mean just that life would have been less hectic and $$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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yes, well that I can second! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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My only does that stuff by herself. You will never know what it would have been like with only one, so try to enjoy the two you have and the money stuff and stress will eventually subside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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My two are best friends also (girl and boy) They play for hours on Saturday mornings and let us sleep in (yay!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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i totally agree, i have a 3 yo and 4mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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np- you are in the heat of it now- but it is so great having more than one db. Im sure you will agree one day esp. when you see the joy they give each other! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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thanks, i already see the joy- and #1dd loooooves the baby- i think its great to have 2 of the same sex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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what is the age difference between them? are you happy it was another boy or were you hoping for a dd? how did life get harder with #2? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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I don't want to have anymore. Have one dd and it is great to be able to spend all your $$ on them and give them 100% of your attention. I am just concerned about her not having siblings when dh and I are gone. It feels like such a catch 22... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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i have a 5yo and a 10mo and i often think that i would be happier selfishly without kids. they do bring me joy, but i also feel like they can suck the life out of me. now i understand all of those studies that say people with young children are less happy than people without kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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I don't think you are alone, but many people won't admit it. I waited eight years and I am glad that I have dd, but I also like all the things that I like...I am not willing to give up everything for someone else. I think you can have a decent balance with one child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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it's not selfish to be happy without kids, it's normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Actually most studies show that they rated themselves as more stressed, but more happy. That said you are not alone. It is a very common. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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np. I have only seen studies showing that people with kids are less happy than people without kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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really? I haven't seen those. Just goes to show you that a study can prove anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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I would agree with that. You just have so much more responsibility when you have a dc. I can't imagine my life without dd, but I had such a relaxing, stress free life before her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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We had two dc. One ds (15) and one dd (13). They are not best of friends but get along very well. The four of us feel like a real family. I'm always sort of sad for single child families because the child doesn't get to be a child as much (bad child to adult ratio), they get 100% of their parent's attention (something they will never get once they leave home) and they seem lonely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:19 AM Flag
[ - ] what's the name of the trendy clothing store in la? not kitson 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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As if there is only one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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fred segal [ Reply | More
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that's it!!!! thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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no prob [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] I went to Cape May this weekend and it sucked! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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Where did you stay? What was the problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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No we liked the hotel. The Grand Hotel, which has an indoor pool, and was very child friendly. I think the drive which took and extra hour really put me off on the place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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how was the water, we went last septand it was rough and scary, but a friend went this wekend and she said it was calm and lake like [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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We stuck to the pool and went to the zoo. The zoo was actually very nice for a small zoo. The water seemed calm though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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the zoo is great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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It was Memorial Day weekend. What did you expect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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We left very very late on Friday thinking we might miss some traffic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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The Jersey Shore is always a nightmare. Always. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Recommendations for play kitchen in limited space apt? dd will be 2 soon... tia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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there's a little Haba one you can put on a horizontal surface. Alex makes one too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] good baby gift for a good friend?? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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