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[ - ] i love my mil. gasp. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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i wouldn't use the word "love," but i really respect mine... [ Reply | More
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i leave the house to do errands when they come over, they come to see the kids not me [ Reply | More
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that sucks [ Reply | More
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listen I SAH all week with these kids and I don't think its a big deal to run out and get a few things done while they are here. They live locally I see them often enough where I am captive anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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i meant it sucks that you have to leave the house because they're intolerable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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are you worried you could be this horrid mil for someone else?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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lol. no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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lucky. i wish i could run out to do errands when in-laws come over. they get a little panicky with the grandkids when i'm not around. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] long weekend birthday party scheduled for nephew. is it horrible to skip it. 2 hours there and 2 hours back. I am 34 weeks pregnant. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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totally fine to skip it. send a present along... [ Reply | More
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i delivered at 35 wks, so my vote is no. [ Reply | More
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no brainer, send the rest of your family and take a day to yourself. I did that when we had a party in south jersey three hours away from my house, dh took my dd and I actually got together with a friend locally [ Reply | More
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[ - ] PhD moms: how do i get over by physiologically sick of writing 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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ask your question again in English. [ Reply | More
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my SIL just finally finished her thesis and she is soooooo happy. good luck... [ Reply | More
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i literally feel imprisoned [ Reply | More
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she did, too, and she was and is still TTCing (more than 2 yrs) -- I'm so happy that she's getting her PhD this weekend. I'm so proud of her! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] I dislike mil and she dislikes me. Things have gotten much, much worse since DS was born. I think she would kill me and take my baby if she could get away with it. I don't know how I'm going to handle holidays, etc. with her from now on. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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what issues do you have with each other? [ Reply | More
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she wants to tell me what to do and criticize and judge everything I wear, every statement I make, etc. she wants to come and go in my house as she pleases and is angry that we asked her to call first. she emails and calls me constantly and then is mean to me when I respond to her. she gives me dirty looks. i think she's really crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Don't do holidays with her. She gets ONE holiday; your parents get another; you guys get the rest with your very own family. Take back the holidays! [ Reply | More
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i sooo don't get the MIL hate thing. i mean, she raised dh. show some respect [ Reply | More
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i am respectful of her. i have never been rude to her. you don't know this woman, how can you judge me based on what I've written? [ Reply | More
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i'm not judging you, but using terms like "hate" are prob not the most respectful thing to say about dcs grandmother. just imho [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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f off [ Reply | More
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i'm saying, you hate the woman who birthed your dh... i hope you don't end up in her position in 30 yrs [ Reply | More
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Come respect mine for me. [ Reply | More
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ita, just do it for dh and dcs [ Reply | More
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it's all about boundaries - the lack of them. mil is not your mother but she behaves as though she is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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np: And you can tell your own mother where to stick it when she acts like this. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] can anyone recommend a REALLY good divorce lawyer in manhattan or hoboken, NJ? thank you, 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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if you are in NJ, don't you need a lawyer in nj? [ Reply | More
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you need a lawyer licensed in NJ, which many NY offices are [ Reply | More
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[ - ] I have banana bread in the oven. I want to put in a roasted chicken to heat up. Will this make the bread taste funky? There's a good bit of garlic on the chicken. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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no but when you reheat meat or chicken you should wrap tightly in foil to prevent drying [ Reply | More
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it might. i wouldn't do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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wait until you take the banana bread out. I miss when there were 2 ovens in a kitchen (before the microwave took that spot) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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OMG, can I come over for dinner?! Roasted chicken with garlic and banana bread sounds amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Have I done permanent damage? DS lost a front tooth today. I said "You are getting so big I am going to have to to trade you in for a little boy now." He started to cry, it was just awful. I m literally sick to my stomach. How do I make this up? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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don't worry about it. he was probably just feeling hyper sensitive at that moment and that sent him over the edge. kids are weird. sometimes, they just need to cry. [ Reply | More
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no -- but apologize to him and tell him that sometimes mommies say things that they don't mean to say and ask for his forgiveness. believe it or not, kids will respect you for admitting that you did something wrong -- even young ones... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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awww. apologize to him and tell him that you meant to say one thing but said another and that you are so proud of him and love him and wouldn't trade him for a million little boys. [ Reply | More
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wow that's something i will never say to my DD now! poor thing. i wouldn't bring it up again. i am sure he forgot it [ Reply | More
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Believe me I didn't even mean to say it out loud. I was just feeling so wistful about losing my little baby boy. [ Reply | More
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no, i get how you can say something like that. people will say "oh, DD is getting so big" and I say "i know, i guess I'll need to make another baby". i'll try not to say that again. she is almost 2 now and i don't want her to think i really want to replace her! [ Reply | More
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itda - i do not think he will forget. op should address it with him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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We talked about it before bed and I apologized again. He seemed fine by then. [ Reply | More
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well i assumed that she apologized to him when it happened. i don't think she should bring it up again. it would just remind him of how bad he felt [ Reply | More
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[ - ] both dcs have coughs -- anything i can do to help them through the night? i've put vics rub on their chests, steam their rooms, head elevated. anything else? they're 1.6 and a 3 y/o. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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some honey for the 3yo, i would not give it to the baby. it coats the throat and it really helped my ds. [ Reply | More
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children's mucinex has a cough suppressant/expectorant that makes sleep more comfortable [ Reply | More
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3yo can take cough medicine...i find that the Tylenol Plus Cough does a good job...for the little one there is no longer cough meds, my ped allows a lowered dosage for my 15mo, but i hadn't given it yet [ Reply | More
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^^^lowered dosage of the children's cough med [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:52 PM Flag
[ - ] ...and does anyone else think the live action segments on Caillou are TOTALLY lame and annoying? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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i hate calilou -- seriously... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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i don't allow dcs to watch it. i think it teaches very bad behavior [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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What kind of behavior? My dc relate to his frustrations. It seems like caillou does pretty normal preschooler stuff and then learns how to deal with it in a more appropriate way. [ Reply | More
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They created those to make up for the time available for commercials. My 2.5 yo ds loves Caillou. We got the French/English dvd from Amazon Canada and it's great for the French dialogue. [ Reply | More
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I don't mind the actual caillou cartoons (though he is kind of bratty) but the filler segments they produced with weird dancing kids and stupid songs is the worst. [ Reply | More
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ita - see comment above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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a critical analysis of calliou...lol. all of calliou is totally lame and annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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It so beats so many other shows! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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it really does NOT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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whiney little guy isn't he? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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just like so many typical 3-4 yo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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Awww, I like Caillou. He's OK. His parents, however, are a little too available and perfect for my taste. They should curse! Have a cocktail promptly at 5 every now and then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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at least he has parents, unlike Dora, Max & Ruby, etc. [ Reply | More
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I only tape the noggin episodes which don't have the lame puppet bits [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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My friend said the most awful but funny thing about Caillou - She didn't need to want to murder him because he'd die of the cancer soon anyway. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] I know a women (and I'm sure there are many like her) in my neighborhood who is in her early 30's, SAHM, full time nanny for 2 dc's, literally does not spend any time with her kids except in the am when they wake up and bedtime, spends minimal amount of time with them on weekends (usually has grandparents watch them),and she wants to have another dc. WTF? why bother having kids? I am a SAHM as well (with PT help) and can afford to have full time help but why? I quit my job so I can raise my dc. I have help so that I can run errands and some down time. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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why bother judging somebody else's life? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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Women like her should not have kids. Period. [ Reply | More
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Thank god you have nothing to say about it. [ Reply | More
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congrats, you win! [ Reply | More
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lol [ Reply | More
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op: because she told me she would not be a good mother if she had to spend more than she already does. [ Reply | More
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well, i think the fact that she knows her limitations is a good thing... [ Reply | More
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Why do you need any help? Shouldn't you just raise your own kids? [ Reply | More
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Did I meet you in Salem Mass? [ Reply | More
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Is it possible to mind your own business? [ Reply | More
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be careful about putting your own parameters onto her life. you have a definition of a "good mother" and a checklist of things that make it worth having a child. obviously, her definition and checklist are different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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that's terrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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I know a woman like her and her dc always seem so sad, especially when she sees her friends with their mom/dad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Why would you have kids if you don't plan raising them? because that's what society dictates? [ Reply | More
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this is probably true, actually...I know I was pressured into having a baby. [ Reply | More
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So where do you hide in her house? It must be so exciting to spy on someone so closely. How do you find the time in your busy sanctimommy day? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] i miss my dh. he's been working 16hr days. :( 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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i know the feeling...it's tough. [ Reply | More
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what does he do? biglaw? [ Reply | More
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finance [ Reply | More
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i've been there many times. hang in there. is there an end in sight? if not, can you make some plans with friends? [ Reply | More
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only happens about 3x a year for about a week, so i shouldnt really be complaining. but i really miss him! [ Reply | More
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Oh that's nothing, you will live [ Reply | More
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or: it's not "nothing", good lord. [ Reply | More
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MIne is in big law been dealing with it for years I have gotten use to it, you will too [ Reply | More
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ditto except I've not gotten used to it. [ Reply | More
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at least he has a job. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] I believe the man who wrote that horrendous article about cheating DHs in NY Mag was on here earlier trolling for some compliments. Did anyone read the story? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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i could barely get through the article -- so poorly written... [ Reply | More
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I agree. I was interested in the subject, of course, but could get through it. Still sitting on my bedside table. Really bad. [ Reply | More
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And we had to get to the end of all his hand-wringing about he is such a horn dog before it turns out that cheating can only be allowed for him - not his wife. I guess he is not the open-minded sexual being he yammered on about. [ Reply | More
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Yes - hable has nice prints. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Looking for ideas of things to do with my 5 yr old dd. I'm getting some solo time with her since her sister will be in school. In NJ. Thinking of local zoo, but not sure if there's something else. Want to give her some options. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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where in NJ? try van sauns park in paramus -- zoo train, merry go round, etc. [ Reply | More
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great minds think alike.... [ Reply | More
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where in nj? van saun park is perfect for that age: zoo, carousel, and playground--and pony rides. can't get much better than that for a 5yo. [ Reply | More
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OP: in montclair [ Reply | More
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do you mean on a regular basis? library, pet store (more local than the zoo), we sometimes walk to the florist and buy flowers, baking, arts&crafts. [ Reply | More
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OP: just to make the day special since it's just her and not her and her 3 yr old sister. Also trying to think of a place where she would enjoy because it's more her age than her sister's. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Does anyone else think Wonder Pets is awesome? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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love it, though the plot lines get repetitive over time. [ Reply | More
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the phone -- the phone is ringing!!!! [ Reply | More
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teamwork! [ Reply | More
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This is see-wee-ous! [ Reply | More
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This. Is. Sewious. [ Reply | More
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i got sick of it. now the backyardigans is brilliant!!! [ Reply | More
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totally love the backyardigans though today's episode scared my 2.5 yo a bit. love the music. [ Reply | More
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the secret agent one? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] what is with this site? i refresh and get posts in different orders every time? anyone else? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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you have it sorting by most active- click 'sort by recency' in the settings box, then save as default, then use myd efault [ Reply | More
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Select "sort by recency" on the right side. Click "save as default." Click "use my default." [ Reply | More
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you have to check sort by recency in your settings, then click on both save as default and use my default [ Reply | More
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op: thank you! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] I have ALWAYS had trouble breathing even during very mild exercise. Ever since I was a little kid. Was never overweight. Now, I'm trying to exercise every day and get into it more and it's making it really hard to exercise. I can't run more than a mile, not because I get tired, but because I can't catch my breath. Is this normal?? How can I exercise if I can't DO anything? TIA 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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this will get better as your heart gets stronger [ Reply | More
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what should I do to make my heart stronger? I need a plan! Thanks [ Reply | More
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This OR has no idea what it is that's the point you need to get a physical including heart and lung tests, breathing into that tube thingy and an EKG maybe [ Reply | More
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cardio. but before you start you should see a doctor [ Reply | More
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I think you're way overdue for a trip to the doctor! [ Reply | More
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I go to the gyno for a physical exam every year, where they check my breathing and BP, blood test, etc. [ Reply | More
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Go to an internist. [ Reply | More
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OK thanks. [ Reply | More
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I would get a check up just in case but your breathing will prob get better as you work out. [ Reply | More
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you may have asthma or even allergy or exercise induced asthma. Please see a doctor about this before trying rigorous exercise. It might come down to an inhaler or something, but see a doctor. Trouble breathing is no joke. I had asthma as a kid. [ Reply | More
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ITTTA, signed, MD mom [ Reply | More
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MD mom--could there be something wrong with me? I am afraid that I'm going to go to the doctor and they're going to say, you're out of shape, go exercise, suck it up. But I've been like this since I was very little. [ Reply | More
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np: I'm not an MD, but it could be an issue with your heart. I'm not trying to be alarmist, but there could be something with one of the valves and whether it's allowing oxygenated blood to go backwards instead of forward to the rest of your body. It's probably not serious since you've been like this all of your life, but it could be something that could get worse if you don't get it checked. (I say this because my FIL who was very athletic suddenly had trouble exercising and it turned out to be a problem with a valve. It was fixed and he's back to normal. Granted, the dude's 70, but still better to have it checked out just for peace of mind.) [ Reply | More
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interesting... thank you. [ Reply | More
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except OP has had this her whole life... [ Reply | More
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exercise induced asthma would be my guess, not a big deal, easy to diagnose. Get thee to a pulmonologist for pulm function testing. treat with an inhaler before excercise. [ Reply | More
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^^^MD mom [ Reply | More
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OK, what doctor do I go to? I have a CNM who I see yearly for pap smears, etc, but I don't have a regular doctor. The health plan at the university where I work has a drop in clinic for acute situations, but I feel like I need a GP, but I don't have one really... TIA [ Reply | More
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Are you pacing yourself? Its not supposed to be an all-out sprint for 60 minutes. [ Reply | More
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no, no, I jog reallllly slowly so that I can go longer rather than faster [ Reply | More
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like 4 mph? [ Reply | More
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yes, like that. Like a 12 minute mile, approx. [ Reply | More
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That is 5 mph which is very fast for a beginning runner. Try 4.0 or even 3.5 and it will make a world of difference. BTDT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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OK, thanks. I honestly don't think I can run any slower than I do though... I am 6 feet tall and have very long legs and a long stride, if that makes a difference. I'll try to slow down, but you can only run so slowly! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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OP I am 6 feet tall too! I think our size really makes a difference when it comes to speed and endurance. Try brisk walking at 4.0 and alternate with mini "sprints" at 5.0 I bet your endurance is going to ramp way up in no time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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OK! Thanks! That's the kind of plan I need to try. Interesting, huh? I always feel like I'm working 2x as hard as everyone else just to move my lanky limbs. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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In my 41 years I have never had this conversation with another tall woman - it is so true! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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i'm just like you. my solution, if not the healthiest, is just not to do aerobic stuff that really does that to me. i walk, bike, but not the heavy aerobic speed/routes. i do yoga. frankly i feel like that's good enough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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ITA that you should see a doctor about this. Very strange. You might also want to do some yoga that focuses on breathing. It's possible that you are just holding your breath during exercise. I have to consciously keep my breathing deep and even while exercising: four counts in, four counts out. When I have to go to three in, three out, that's the speed I want to keep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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OP I am very into yoga and do it several times a week in a class. I've gotten much stronger and more flexible, feel great, but I still can't do anything that involves aerobic activity for more than 10 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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If your doctor doesn't take you seriously, find one that does. You should really get yourself checked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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OK thanks. I will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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you sound mildly asthmatic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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