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[ - ] On a lighter note- dumb act of the day for MIL. She put my fresh pasta in the pantry. When I saw it I said, oh no! And she said she never saw this kind of past before and acted like I was so extravagant for purchasing it! Lord, get me through the next two weeks. 40 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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it was the way you reacted - very insulting to her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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by saying oh no! I dont think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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you overreacted. just should have put in fridge and kept mouth shut. instead you had to call attention to her mistake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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lol, yes, two day old fresh pasta in the pantry would have been delicious, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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its tottaly clear from your post how long it had been sitting there. so then throw away. again, dont call attention to other's small mistakes. do you realize how this makes you look? do you make a habit of this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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yes I do so you are mistaken and need to go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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how is it clear? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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sarcasm. she never said how long it was sitting there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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np: OP sounds just awful. Or perhaps her MIL is generally awful and so OP dislikes her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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do you think? Could it be that there are other issues? Imagine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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If that's the case, it's pretty stupid of her to get riled up about some pasta. She should save all the rage for when MIL secretly baptizes the kids or tries to get her son to divorce her or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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rage? wow, you are digging here... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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If she bothered to post about it here, she's obviously pissed. I would have just thrown away the freaking pasta when MIL wasn't looking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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nnp: fine, so throw it out and say nothing. what did saying OhNo accomplish other than making the next two weeks more resentful? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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i feel like you might have embarrassed her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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^i mean, it isn't an exclamation point worthy offense, imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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maybe you're right, but seriously, my oh no wasnt mean it was just a reaction. anyway, just a little light annoyance, no biggie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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sorry, it's not that fancy. she's just never seen it. who cares [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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I know its not fancy, that was the point. Kind of figured everyone has come across fresh pasta in their lifetime... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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not me. you sound like a snob. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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i have never bought it. get great pasta from neighborhood italian market, goes in pantry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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np. yeah, they have. i'm sure she didn't recognize that it was fresh pasta or she just said that to deflect you...you could be a little more sensitive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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the "keep in the refrigerator" part was hard to miss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Drop. It. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Oh, so now you think she read that and intentionally tried to dry out your fresh pasta?! That's a whole different ball game. Call your lawyer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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L.O.L. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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drama queen. you, not her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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its so funny to me the posts that rile you guys up. Drama queen for a simple reaction. Please. You are reading into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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re-read your post. dumb act of the day for MIL. what she did wasnt dumb. the wording of your post is ridiculous for such a non event. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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then why waste your time responding, huh? Read again- "on a lighter note"- not meant to be read as a major violation here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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np. people are responding to your post to, you know, set you straight not to comment on the severity of your near-pasta spoilage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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well, its settled then. Im set straight. thanks all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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well, based on the opinions of this board, dont say she is always finding new ways to disappoint you, they will tear you apart!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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seriously!!! I guess i shouldnt vent about how she gave my 2 yr old an apple in bed and left it with her when she put her to sleep. Im snobby and overeacted... :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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now that may have been a better post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Go away. Feel bad for your MIL, stuck with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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you sound rude. and what a dumb thing to worry about. you're lucky if this is the level of problem worth posting about that you have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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I think my parents have probably never seen fresh pasta before either...they rarely eat pasta and when they have, it's always from a box. I love fresh pasta, but don't buy it very often...it is more expensive. That all said, I think that if the pasta fiasco is making you dread spending time with her, then you are really in for some HELL when a REAL issue comes up. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 04:02 PM Flag
[ - ] i need a treat - semi-dieting and don't have much in the house 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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eat fruit, or cereal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have a friend that you exchange 'naughty' emails with? I have one who emails me things he'd like to do with me. It's kind of fun... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Are you married? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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Wow-that's terrible. How do you think that your DH would react if he found out about it? I would hit the ceiling if the rolls were reversed. I think that you are asking for trouble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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I'd like a baguette please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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inappropriate. If my dh was doing this I would be furious. Put a stop to it now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Have serious issue with work-was told by my new regional mgr to "get my priorities in order" because she is concerned with me being able to meet my goals for the year because I have an 8 month old. Came back from maternity leave in Dec, and work in a commission based job. Have not fallen behind, in fact, am exactly on point to meet goals for the year, and work from home one or two days a week; by that, I am actually working from home, have a babysitter who comes in and watches dd for 6 hours on days I am home. I want to go to HR but she is a spiteful person and has been known to do malicious things to get back at people. Real peach, huh? She could directly affect my husbands work- he contract works for my company as well, and she could cut him off. WWYD? Sorry for the length. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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Did you ask her why she thinks you will not be able to meet your goals when you are exactly on target? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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op- she has had "issues in the past with women who return to the field after having a baby." She has two kids, btw, under 10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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i would have this conversation with her...if you're meeting your goals, you're meeting your goals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I did, and said if she feels there is something I should be doing differently, I would appreciate her advice, she told me to be more dedicated and flexible with my work schedule. I have a set schedule that I go by because I have different clients who expect me to be there a certain day each week, so if someone wants to have me in on a already promised day, I cannot accomodate all of the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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have you missed opportunities because of that, in her view? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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None that she can pinpoint, but she feels that I should be more "aware" that sometimes the job needs to come first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I am in sales also, I would ask her exactly what she mean by "gettting priorites in order", get in writing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I spoke to my direct mgr, who told me to yes her to death, and keep doing what I have been doing, dont worry, but it rattled me. I feel like she is watching me, and of course, for the first time in over a year, I am having abad month this month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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I would find a new job, asap. Fact is, there are managers like this out there-- often they are women-- and once they get these thoughts in their heads, you're screwed. You know that your first priority will always be your family, but that even so, you're doing a completely professional job and do not deserve extra scrutiny. But that doesn't matter b/c she's got a bee in her bonnet. I'd quit ASAP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:50 PM Flag
[ - ] DD just starting getting herself out of crib. Now what. Switch to toddler bed? Do those use the crib mattress? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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yes, but I would just buy a twin unless you have a crib that converts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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op: If my crib converts, do we just use the crib mattress? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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op: Sorry, I'm kind of stupid about this: Does that mean you just keep crib bedding or is there such thing as "toddler bed" bedding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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use the same bedding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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op: Thanks! Btw... not looking forward to making her understand that she actually has to stay IN the toddler bed... I have a feeling she's going to translate the change into "Woo hoo... mom got me a trampoline!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Why do some people believe in the Chinese Gender Calendar? I mean, how can you actually say that all the women that are 32 years old and ttc a db in May are going to have girls...that is just as stupid as horoscopes. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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why do people believe in anything? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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not sure but it's been right 3 times for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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and it had a 50% chance of being right each time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Why do some people post inane posts to all sorts of boards, including special needs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:25 PM Flag
[ - ] what is a nonverbal learning disorder (nvld)? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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your hands and arms don't work?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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sweetie, those would be physical disabilities [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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nonverbal communication is based on body language [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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I really hope you are drunk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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nope just a Communications Instructor at a local University. And Your credentials? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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mother of a child who has a non-verbal learning disability. It does not have to do with hands and arms not working. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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This just goes to show you how little some teachers know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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my ds has one. He has difficulty writing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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1. You are safest posting this only to the SN board. 2. Here: http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/nonverbal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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ita, but it can also be something like my ds' issue of having problems writing. It is a learning disability, but not related to speech/language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Actually it is related to language, many struggle with pragmatic language. My dc has nvld and has an extremely high verbal IQ, but also has pragmatic issues. These dc are usually extremely verbal, but can still have language issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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I would guess it has to do with visual skills, spatial sense (underlying math capabilities), but I'm just guessing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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it's an inability to process non verbal communication. like--you simply can't tell if people are responding positively or negatively to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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That makes sense. I've never heard the term so I thought it was a generalized statement like, "We're examining Johnny's learning challenges and find he struggles in nonverbal areas". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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which is a sensible assumption. oddly, people w/nvld are generally quite good at those things... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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This is not always the case. My dc has nvld and he does have trouble processing nonverbal communication, but not to that extreme. He knows when people are responding positively or negatively, but has more difficulty with subtle things. Also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:12 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is 27 mos and weighs 28lbs... you? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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I'm 27 and weigh 128 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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fatty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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uh kay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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twit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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almost 27 mos. 26 pounds ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Dd is 28 months, 25 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] roll call...who is on right now. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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20006 here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:19 PM Flag
[ - ] just came back from ped. 6.6 mo db's head is 25" around, and is in the 95th percentile? he doesn't seem to have a giant head, what gives? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.22.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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what did ped say? if it wasn't a big deal, it prob isn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Those of you who had morning sickness, what was it like for you? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.22.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I'm 17wks now and it just returned after a 5 wk vacation. It's constant nausea. Can happen any time of the day. I rarely (but have) vomitted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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How bad is the nausea on a scale from 1 to 10? (just curious) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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I would say it goes from a 4-8 on average. It changes in intensity and time of day. Just last week I was tossing my cookies but then a few days later it just was more annoying than anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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I asked because I am having some nausea, but it hasnt been THAT bad yet and I am curious what others experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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nauseating and very distracting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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nausea on and off from about the 7th week to the 12th week. Never bad enough to throw up, but I was very uncomfortable at times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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carsickness for 2 months. no puking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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all the time or on and off? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Nauseated from 6 weeks to 13 weeks. Vomited at least once a day between 8 and 12 weeks. Then at 13-14 weeks it phased out entirely. I sort of got used to it but it was very unpleasant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Mine was more like being drunk or on a boat. Head spins and the like. I never threw up and it only bothered my head, not my stomach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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with #1, mostly evening nausea and always hungry. with #2, terrible nausea thru 20 weeks. I rarely threw up but would find myself dry heaving with no warning (on the street, subway, etc.) It was terrible. I finally went on meds which helped a little. Total hell. #2 is 18 months old now though so I guess it was worth it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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nausea, sensitivity to smells (could barely make it through the grocery store), exhaustion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
[ - ] any kid friendly resteraunts, that are good around harrys shoes on the west side? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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Arties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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EJs, Homers, Hampton Chutney Company, Good Enough to Eat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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from all above what 2 are the best? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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NP: Homers is very kid friendly but awful food [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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nnp - I love Good Enough to Eat for lunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm not convinced that a parent is the best person to raise their kids...I see A LOT of crappy parenting out there. A LOT! signed: Not perfect mom 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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lol - out where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I think way too many people have children. It would be nice if you had to first pass a test before you became pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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oh, I agree. But who would make the test? Can you imagine GWB getting to appoint the head of the Parental Licensing Administration? aaaaarrrrrggg!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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^^meant for OR above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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