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[ - ] Just saw coworker in office pantry eating from a ziploc bag of sugar with a spoon 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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ypu're not using that sugar again. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] what is happening with lehman? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] how do i cook red potatos and how do i cook lamb loin chops? i am clueless?> want something easy and not fattening. thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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You can bake or boil the potatos, or cube and sprinkle with herbs, salt, etc and then bake. Lamp chops - my fave is coating with mustard and panko or bread crumbs. You could always just season with salt and broil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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i guess i am looking for specifics. how long to bake and what temp? how long do i broil the lamb?> thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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The potatos I'd do at 400 and depending on size they may take around 30-45 min, the lamb I'd broil for 5-7 min each side or so ... I just do it by look and feel, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:00 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate when I have to drop off DS at school, I always end up in the drop off zone with the loud Mom who insists on setting up her picnic basket in front of my car to eat breakfast wtih her friends. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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She brings a picnic basket and sits in front of my car and invites her friends to sit there and eat breakfast and I am stuck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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I am still not understanding, perhaps it is a regional thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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She sets up a picnic basket in front of my car and her friends and her all eat breakfast sitting in front of my car [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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This is insane. Have you tried speaking to the woman? Get a backbone and tell her to get out of your way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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I have and she won't move [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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So run her over - that'll teach her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I couldn't do that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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You are spineless and a doormat. No wonder they do this to you. And, no wonder you're not invited to join. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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I am not a PTA officer or committee chair so that's why I am not invited to join the picnic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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Gosh, have you spoken to the schoolboard? I'd think that blocking parents from leaving the drop off zone would be a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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I am going to go to the next school board meeting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I so don't get this. She parks in front of you and eats a full breakfast with friends while you sit in your car and wait for her to finish? After you've dropped off your kids? This makes no sense. Have you talked to her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Yes I've talked to her and she said that they needed to do this because it is important to the PTA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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They need to have breakfast IN THE STREET?? I'd call bullshit and tell her to get her ass out of my way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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She said they digest their food better if they are in open air. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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FAKE. and I still don't even get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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this post is so fake, but I laughed the whole way through with the posts and the responses. If it isnt fake OP, can you explain more. it sounds like an SNL skit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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No this is real [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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Then explain more. Are you the only car blocked? ARe there other moms behind you who are blocked in, too? How often does this happen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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Happens most days and sometimes it is me, sometimes others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Does the school not care that there are a bunch of cars sitting in carpool lane while school is in session? This is really the most bazaar thing I've read in a while on here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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The acting principal doesn't want to stand up to them, she told me that she is scared of these mothers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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OP - where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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Cranford, New Jersey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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i know someone that lives in cranford. she's a nutty therapist with crazy kids. remind me to never move to cranford. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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How old are her kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know of an ERB prep course or perhaps other prep methods / toys / excercises? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Check the various tutoring places to see if they have it or know anybody who does it. My sister's son went to Blue Tomato downtown and they didn't prep him per se but they made an assessment and gave my sis products to work with with him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 12:52 PM Flag
[ - ] I remember Fleet Week 2000 - before I was married or met DH. Three girlfriends and I spent the entire week looking for sailors and I had sex with at least one a night for the entire week. And it was a different one each night! 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.23.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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charming story [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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that sounds disgusting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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how many different guys did you have sex w/in one week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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10 [ Reply | More
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that is really gross, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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You're seriously wondering why this is gross? Slutty McSluterson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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They all used condoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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and? the thought of that many different dicks in many vagina in one week...yuck. who knows what other vags and butts they put those dicks in? probably in hookers, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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They are in the Navy, you think they are having sex with men? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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definitely, which is why I said butts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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why do you think that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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they do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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Oh, right, cause the Navy doesn't admit gays. Got it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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they have the highest % of gays! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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they do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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of course, men holed up (no pun intended) at sea for months at a time without women. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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Can't you read sarcasm?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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They wore condoms and it was safe. It was a fun week and I was doing something for the military. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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you must be lying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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I'm not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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"let's do it for our country, the red, white and the blue" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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dude, I thought I was easy ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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How many did you do in a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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not that many [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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so SATC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Yeah, but even they didn't screw 10 diff sailors. gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] DD of 4 recently took up grinding her teeth at night. we will obviously consult a dentist but anyone ever experience this with their child(ren)? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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yes, my dd did that for a while, around 4 as well. it stopped after a few weeks, no damage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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does she have an overbite? why do you think she did it? our DD sounds so severe when she does it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Any DH's on who want to talk? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:42 PM Flag
[ - ] 5.5 mo stills sleeps well swaddled, and on her tummy for naps. Have tried tummy sleeping at night and she wakes up tons - needs paci, etc. What should I do? She's outgrowing the swaddle, so I know I need to break her of it, but I also need to get sleep. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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If she sleeps well swaddled just keep on swaddling using a bigger blanket. My ds was swaddled happily until 7mo then was happier without it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Also, why are you putting her on her tummy to sleep? This is against general advice and if she doesn't like it don't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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I'm trying to break the swaddle. She won't sleep on her back un-swaddled, and she does nicely on her tummy. She can roll fine, fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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Maybe just keep up the swaddle for a few more weeks, she will grow out of it when she is ready. If it works why change it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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what age are you "allowed" to put them to bed on their tummys? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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No idea. I'm not sure anyone really knows! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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my dds were both swaddled until well over 6 months, they eventually would break out of the swaddle and use the corners of the swaddle blanket to rub on their cheeks. I wouldn't worry about trying to break her of the swaddle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Mine too. I would stick with what you are doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:00 PM Flag
[ - ] do you use a crib bumper? should I be worried about suffocation? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.23.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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I did twice. they are are both still breathing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I use one. Never heard of anyone suffocating in one, I think it's more of a "possibility" than a reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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yeah, as long as it stays on it shouldnt be a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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I researched this. Couldn't find a single case of a kid actually suffocating on a bumper. May be implicated in SIDS but that's pure speculation. I'm keeping mine on. Not worried at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I use one. It sometimes freaks me out when I see him sleeping with his face mushed into it. Seems safer than getting a leg caught through the slats though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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I never used bumpers (2dcs) but only because I didn't really see the point in them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:01 PM Flag
[ - ] think we can afford 1.5M condo if HHI is 400K? this sound like a stretch? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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in NY? do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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depends on DP! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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we have 20%.. but in this market i don't even know if it's advantageous to put that much down. i so don't know RE anymore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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why not more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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why not more than 20%? we haven't tapped our other assets. we could do more, just don't know on the investment side if that's smarter than keeping that money where it is currently [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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I think the general rule is 2 to 2 1/2x your income. I'd say $1.5 is a stretch unless you have $500 in a downpayment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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2 to 2.5X? wait, give me an example [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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not or - but this would be 800-1m in your case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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^^ for the mortgage - so if you have 500 to put down, you'd be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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great, so we need to reallocate some funds. damnnit life is so expensive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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Yeah, but buying a house is "the same" as investing. So, don't look at it as an expense. One piece of advice someone gave me once - Would you borrow on your house to invest in the stock market (or whatever)? If no, then go ahead and put a bunch down on your house. Especially since re is on the low end right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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it's amazing when you're looking, though, how it goes from really great in the 1.2-1.5 range, then "oh. heh." in the 1M range! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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OP: SORRY, i thought she was saying a ratio or 2:2.5 which made no sense to me. she means 2.5X HHI. i should read better. lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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So 2x $400 is $800K or 2 1/2x is $1M for a mtg minus your dp. I think you should stick to $800 - $1M range with 20% down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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sorry, duh, i get that now. the under 1M range for a family is some mighty unremarkable RE, and we're looking uptown in the cheaper nabes, too. i see my dreams of sunfilled brownstone fleeting before my eyes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:44 PM Flag
[ - ] is anyone going to nyu summer camp? has anyone been? what was your experience? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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For over $8K? No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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does that mean only wealthy children go? like private school in ny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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That would be my assumption bc it's not covered under an IEP or anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 01:39 PM Flag
[ - ] what are you buncha bitches doing for the long weekend? i need ideas! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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jersey shore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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aw yeah [ Reply | More
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is that how you refer to yourself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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you fit right in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I posted a few minutes ago (but then stepped away) about my son who has been testing me a lot lately. From the responses I got, none of which were encouraging, it seems as if my 4 1/2 yo DS is the only one in the history of the world who ever tests limits (via actions and occasionally verbally). It also seems as if every other mom on here knows exactly what to say in every situation, via all of the parenting books that they mentioned, and their kids never step out of line or do anything wrong. I guess I'm an idiot. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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welcome to the ub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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OP: 4 years and counting. But I've never been shouted down that way. Oh well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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I've found this a lot on here. Everyone LOVES to give armchair advice. We all become little sanctimommies doling out advice. When our reality can be quite similar. Try to take it with a grain of salt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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OP: I really am fine, but maybe I didn't spell the story out well enough. In any event, I was sort of surprised that not one person said: yeah, we've all been there (obviously not an identical situation necessarily) and maybe not the best choice, but hey, what can you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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actually, you were very clearly told that 4.6yos test boundaries, that it is developmentally appropriate. We told you that you didn't handle it correctly. Personally, I'm the poster who said he doesn't go outside by himself anymore, period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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OP: Do you live in the city? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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no, I don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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nah.... everybody was just being mean. My 4yo speaks meanly to me, wants to test boundries etc. Easy for people to say, mine doesn't. To answer your question, I don't think that it was probably the best reason to give your child for listening to you. Seems like it sends the wrong message. Fear of the world. But you said it and you can't take it back, so I would just let it go and try to make sure that when you say something then he should listen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks. FWIW, I never use fear tactics but I did want him to sense some danger in what he does. AGAIN maybe not the best way to do it, but he's not 10 yo and he's trying to pretend he is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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np: I read your original post, but didn't read through all the replies. Personally, I don't understand the idea of raising your kid without any fear at all. You see all that crap on the news about teaching your kids about "stranger danger," etc. Sure, it's great if your kid listens to you purely based on just listening to you because you're the parent, but that doesn't necessarily teach critical thinking. I don't think giving him the reason behind your concern is so wrong. It sounds like you feel like you went a little over the top, but just reassure him. Approach / Avoidance has worked for biological organisms for a long time now, so the notion of teaching without any element of fear at all is bizarre, IMHO. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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my sister said to me, do you know why I hate Calliou (the pbs show)? and I said no, why and she said because he is a 4 year old boy and they suck. Her son tested her constantly, she has no patience and he knows it and she finally had to start just working the time outs and being serious about it, he grew out of and is 5 and half now a really good kid. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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