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[ - ] decorator moms. long narrow hall with bedrooms off it. will putting in a chair rail help make it look wider or no? Any tricks or paint tips to make it seem wider. TIA 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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do you have molding up? try putting a chair rail and then painting the bottom half one color and the top the same color but cut 50% with white so they are the shade. then do the chair rail a white color. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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DH is going to put up molding, but then we thought doing a chair rail may help with the two colors next to each other on a paint chip thing. so breaking up the wall won't make it look narrower? 8 doors in the hallway btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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if you do a darker color on the bottom, a light chair rail, and a color a couple shades lighter above that, it will open it up a little [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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that is what i mean. for example in our house we use a benjamin moore shade of green (one darker than tree moss) and then that cut 50% on top and white dove as the trim and chair rail. it just brightens up the room and makes it look very pretty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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thanks to both of you...do you think it would be weird to do a semi-gloss on the bottom and satin on top (only because we already have these colors in these finishes) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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if you have kids i would do the finish that cleans off most. hallways tend to get marks on the walls from kids running down them and dragging toys through them. can't remember exactly which finish it is (maybe egg shell)... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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flat is the easiest to touch up, though. Eggshell and other finishes are harder to touch up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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Only do chair rail if it really works with the overall style of your home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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our house has no style! 60 ranch with hollow doors, plain trim, etc. we're trying to lean toward traditional on the inside with moldings, furnishings, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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right...just saying, not a look that would work in a very contemporary place. Definitely more of a traditional look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] where can I find beautiful, fun bedding for dd's first bed? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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land o nod [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Target - remember...it's going to be puked, peed and pooped on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it common for a baby (12months) to cry non stop with a mild ear infection? we went to the md this am and she said he had a mild ear ache but he's been crying all day and he's not a crying kind of baby.plus, the cry isn't normal. I don't know b/c he's never been sick before, is this normal? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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Ear infections are painful. Did the ped say Motrin was ok? That always helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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is he lying down a lot? much more painful when lying down. make sure to give motrin 30 min before bedtime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:02 PM Flag
[ - ] god, the things you ladies get worked up about... whats wrong, bitter today? Havent had sex in a while? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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2 days and I'm losing my mind! not bitter though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
[ - ] I am so annoyed - been trying to take a half day at work and a meeting keeps getting rescheduled from 1 to now 5:30! UGH I hate it when people have no respect for others time 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Ha, ha respect the fact that you want to work 1/2 day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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op - there are several people involved it isnt even the boss rescheduling in the idiot who had to put together the presentation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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np: Regardless of why OP wanted it to be at 1pm, it completely ignores other people's schedules when someone keeps rescheduling a meeting. It's a really bad habit in some offices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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np: of course there should be respect for that. She was not scheduled to be in the office this afternoon-- the colleague who ignored that and couldn't get their act in gear is being disrespectful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Just leave. "I can't make the meeting as I am taking a half day. See you tomorrow." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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op - cant just got promoted into this role would look bad and to poster above yes my office is one of those places - no respect for anyones time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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I HATE that. Nothing that could wait until 5:30 can't wait until tomorrow morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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op - TOTALLY agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I've always heard that Friday is the best time to have meetings because they will be quick as everyone will want to get out of there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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op - not at my office work witha bunch of workaholics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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you know, today is actually Thursday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
[ - ] All of those "come on over to the other site" posts were such spam. It is deader than a door over there. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.22.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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lots of SN people moved. the cross post feature here is just so painful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Is there an SN board there? I just see toddler posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Yes, go to top right, select Settings, click on Special Needs, hit save. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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It was very active last night. And it's not so active here, either; and all the posts here are incredibly frustrating because people are cross-posting to a lot of boards and I don't really feel like educating ignorant jerks on the toddler board all day long. Why not start a post on YB and see if it gets a response? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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How are they spam? I agree that YB is a better place for the SN community (until and unless UB takes away the ability to cross-post). People just have to post there and it will get livelier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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you know, I posted that to feedback a couple of times. it's the worst thing about their new setup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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I have posted it to feedback N times and they are not even listing it on the Site Updates page as something they are working on so I bet it's here to stay. It's killing the SN board and I bet NY Schools isn't happy with it either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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it sucks on even the regional boards, because your nice NY Board is polluted with garbage that people just post everywhere. I mean, why even bother having different boards if that's what people are going to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Heh, I wouldn't think of the NY board as nice! But I know what you mean. People are not using the boards as CNET intended them to - that's the problem with users! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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well, it may not be Pollyanna-ish, but it's not full of repeater posters, or people arguing that gay marriage is against nature... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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ita. hard to find SN posts on here even with all the posters who selected all the boards when they post about things like the chinese gender calendar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Travelling in Aug with a 7 month old. Flying across country, then taking a couple of short driving trips. Any advice? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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private jet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Great, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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you'll be fine. my kids have been flying since 6 weeks old. if you can get an extra seat, or book a flight that typcially leaves with seats so you can get a seat next to you to bring the car seat on with you. that will help. lots of books and toys to play with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone shop on net-a-porter? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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I have but their customer service is shit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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op: im just discovering that. i got a dress yesterday and want to exchange it. they have this elaborate system where you have to email them for a numb etc. well i havent heard from them yet (i emailed yest) and dont want it to sell out inthe size i want. have you returned anything? do they take ages to contact you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Could anyone walk me through what the allergist will do tomorrow when I take my DS in for a suspected food allergy? DS became covered in hives on Monday, came back on Tuesday with swollen eyes and mouth, spent the night in the ER, and now starts to break out again the minute the benadryl starts to wear off (even though he's also on steroids). 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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discuss foods eaten and eating habits. will probably do a skin test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Will they know immediately with the skin test, or does it take a few days for the results to be apparent on the skin? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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it's about ten minutes to see a reaction. so you'll know before you leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Thank you. We can't figure out what it could be, he hasn't eaten any new foods recently (he's 7yo). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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how old is ds? they did the full 50 skin tests and he turned up allergic to everything, even the control. and in reality he isn't allergic to anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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7yo. Did your child have an anaphylactic (sp?) event before the testing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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skin testing is not 100% accurate. Is there something environmental? Latex, chlorine, pets, cleaning products, detergent...a change in formulations could have triggered it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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We were worried about that. But the ER doctor said DS had a classic "boomerang" reaction (second reaction after taking antihistamine which is much worse than original reaction), which is typical of food allergies and not environmental ones (where you just keep getting the same reaction). Of course we want the allergist to look into everything, I'm just going by what the ped on call at the ER said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Dilemma: Ex and his girlfriend are now moving to NYC. My dh and I just moved here a little less than a month ago. Now that he is near us, he is going to want to see her more. I hate his guts, I think he should stick to the 1 weekend a month that he already gets, should I consult a lawyer? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Sure and what do you think they will tell you? It's his dd too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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what do you think is best for your kids? [ Reply | More
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op: for her to see him one a month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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custody/visitation isn't about your relationship with him, it is about your respective relationships with your dc. mom up and be a bigger person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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it's not about you, it's about your dd. he should see her more assuming he's a responsible, caring father. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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If I were a kid and my parents lived in the same city and my mom prevented me from seeing my dad more than one weekend a month, I'd really resent her as I grew up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Has the situation always been one weekend a month? Then stick with that. It would be bad for dd if her dad gets excited about being involved, sees her a ton, has a new girlfriend who thinks playing mommy is really fun...only to have it go away if ex DH changes his mind or starts a new family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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op: it has always been one weekend a month. i was a single mom, while he was down in Miami partying. He also didnt always see her once amonth, sometimes it was less because he made decisoins not to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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OR I know the other posters disagree, but I think you're right to be protective of dd. Consistency is best. I tend to think if a dad hasn't been heavily involved, needed to live in the same state as his child for the first few years, he's not going to be a stable presence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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but you know what, I'm guessing when her ex slacked off that was fine with her and she didn't push him to see her. she needs to push. she has to be an advocate for dd - and like him or not, dd needs a daddy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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op: there was nothing I could do. When I did, he accused me of plotting to get him back. even though I am maried now, he thinks that I am lying, that we really arent married and that i want him back and it isnt true. so i stopped saying things, everything i said, he twisted it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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well, contact a lawyer then. I don't know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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op: thats what i am saying. he isnt stable. this year he banked on getting into business school, he didn't, now hes changing s=things again [ Reply | More
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what does your custody agreement say? [ Reply | More
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op: we dont have one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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single mom here, let him see your dd - as long as he doesn't abuse her, he should see her as much as he can. one more person to love her, doesn't she deserve that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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op: she knows he loves her. however, I am not going to have her life disrupted just because his gf got into Columbia. He didnt move here to be near her, he moved because of his girlfriend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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be the bigger person. forget about his motivations, if he sees her who cares why. you need to move beyond your own anger, which I can practically feel rolling off your post. I've been there, I promise. but my disgust at the person I called dh has nothing to do with my love for my daughter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] 36 weeks with an achy swollen right leg. Can I take Tylenol to make this less annoying?? ugh 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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have you talked to your doctor about it? could be a DVT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you let your toddler sleep with a blanket? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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my 8 month dd sleeps with ablanket. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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my 23 mo does not... I'm afraid to start [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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Are you serious? Do you have a certain study to back up this choice or is it just an anxiety of yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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my dd has been sleeping with a blanket since she was born [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Our 4.5 mo sleeps with light linen blanket loosely wrapped around her waist. Like a semi-swaddle, but not tight anymore. [ Reply | More
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Please don't do this. They don't have the logic to remove a blanket from off of their faces. They can get really stuck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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wait wouldn't they be cold without it? how do you keep them warm, just lots and lots of clothes? Forgive my ignorance, expecting husband [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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babies you put in warm footed sleepers, sleep sacks, swaddles-- so they stay warm. But you don't want anything that can come loose and pose a possible suffocation hazard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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toddler, definitely. Started after a year-- maybe 18 mos. But I would never with a younger baby. Recently heard of a woman who lost her 7mo in the night-- found her w/blanket over her head and shoulders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Seriously, who is still watching that dinner idea post?? Why is it still ranked first for favorites? We have really come to a low, ladies! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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is it me or has traffic here diminished incredibly since the change? before you could hardly keep track of posts they went pages back so quickly. now it's like there's no one posting. [ Reply | More
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i was thinking that earlier. most watched posts havent changed since the first day. they change most popular but not watched. i dont know why [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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np - My theory is that once "Most Active" became the default setting, as opposed to "Most Recent", fewer posts are being watched. Therefore, only the old ones are still watched. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] SAHM, how do you carve out a life for yourself? I'm an out-of-work WOHM about to transition to full-time at home because I can't find something that makes it worth going back to work on my terms (no more crazy hours, travel, etc.) I'm looking forward to more time with my kids but worry I won't have a life anymore - so much of what I loved to do was tied to my job. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I have so much more of a life. Meet my friends at the gym while the kids not in school are at the babysitting there. We go for coffee. Park and playdates with the kids. I have so much more time to socialize with my friends, so I love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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this all sounds very nice so don't read this the wrong way, but is that enough? it sounds kind of like a vacation and I think I'd enjoy it for a few weeks... and then wonder what I'm supposed to be "doing" with my time... accomplishing something in some way. not meant to flame, so apologies. i really just don't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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OR- I work p-t so for me its plenty. But even without the work aspect, kids are only little once so yes, I think its enough temporarily. There is always career/work, volunteering, down the road. Well, gl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Yeah, you'll get bored and you'll wonder what in the hell you are doing with your time. If there is any way to somehow stay active in your field, lecture, teach, write, ect... try to do it so you can balance both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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OP: that to me is ideal I just haven't figured out how to do it yet to make enough money to pay for the sitter and have it be worth it. really floundering here. so much of my identity was tied up in my career. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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I know people who do this and it doesn't cover the babysitter. But the cost of staying active and keeping up their network while still having time with their child is worth it to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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ITA. Different sort of economics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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so much of your identity tied up in your career? Big mistake (but understandable)! At the end of your life are you going to regret not working more? Probably not - you will regret not spending time with loved ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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np: it's a very different lifestyle. at work, you have goal-oriented activities. you get a project done, you close the deal, you put out quarterly numbers. Being a sahm is different. the activity *is* the goal. It's not for everyone but i think more people would be happy with it if they realized that they have to mark accomplishments differently [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Wow, something that i think was really well-put on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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you put the kid in nursery for a few hours/days per week. Also, join book clubs etc... to meet other adult people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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1. Only boring people get bored 2. Get involved in your community - sign up to volunteer for summer events with park district or something of interest to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Is there anyone left on the planet who hasn't heard the "only boring people get bored" crap? Please, for the love of god, stop saying it. It is BORING. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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np: agree. Plus, get serious. Any adult who doesn't get bored playing Thomas the Train is a robot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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I take classes, and have active hobbies I do with friends (play in a band for one). I also write music - not well, but it is fun and very fulfilling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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I volunteer for non-profits that have fund raisers,events, etc and replace my work with that and get my since of accomplishment outside of the home that way too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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^sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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What is your profession? There are lots of volunteer opportunities where you could exercise or even stretch your career muscles. The SAHM life is a different pace, but it is what YOU make of it. You can't wait for the good stuff to find you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] when do you lower db's crib mattress? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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