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[ - ] what nationality is Seal? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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It's an African nation but not sure which one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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British [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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^^^I am being facaetious (sp?)His background is Nigerian and Brazilian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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this is correct, perhaps you are thinking about ethnicity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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he is british [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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Wikipedian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:21 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to make up my mind whether or not to try IVF. Already have one ds and I'm not sure if I could deal with twins. I go back and forth and can't decide what to do. Anyone BTDT? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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did you have to do IVF before? i would have loved twins... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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no, ds was conceived with IUI and it worked on the first try. Not so lucky this time around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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hmmmm. can you do IVF and only put one egg in. that's what most people in europe do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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you know, I asked my RE that and she said it wasn't worth it to do only one egg because there would be little chance of success. She basically said it isn't worth the money to implant only one egg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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I would do it. People always say, when you are older, you may regret not having more dc, but you will NEVER regret having had them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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how can you say NEVER. I know plenty of people with regrets. many com to this board to whine and complain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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friend is having triplet after single. think about it. How about adoption? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 yo DD (just turned 3 yo) can reconize every letter in the alphabet. Is this early or normal? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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not early [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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it's bragging [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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this is not bragging - I'll brag - dd knew them at 20 mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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yeap, you're right, that's bragging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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or below - beat you :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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The point is that it does not really matter at that age. Environmental factors have a lot to do with this, and it doe snot predict any academic success. In a nutshell, nice, but not necessarily very important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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oh, i totally agree. they did know them, but it's no big deal. seriously - look where it got my ds. and dd really only knew them b/c we were stuck in the house with ds's therapy for 30 hrs/week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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I hope you ds is okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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he's in a funk this week, but overall doing very well, thanks. he'll probably never have "normal" speech, but he's learning to type and has good computer skills for a 6yo, so we're getting him a keyboard speech output device next year. kids at school like him, and that's really the most important thing to me right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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dd knew them by 16 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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op: no, not bragging. I was totally suprised. She just started a preschool for her speech delay and I think this is where she is getting it. I have no idea and I don't normally spend anytime doing things like practicing the alphabet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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letter recognition is occuring early than it used to be- maybe due to tv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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^^earlier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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yes and starfall.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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mine both knew them at 18mos, but ds has autism and it's his "thing". dd just sort of followed suit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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not early [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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friends dd knows them and turning 3 but she also has autism and that is her thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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obviously special [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:20 PM Flag
[ - ] I LOVE Renaldo 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] After lots of panicking and and going back and forth I decided that I could not deal with getting braces for 2 years at age 30. It's funny, the type of person who wouldn't feel self conscious about having clear braces is the type who wouldn't bother getting braces in the first place. Two years of feeling like a loser just wasn't worth it for me for me for teeth that aren't that noticeable. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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if it was cosmetic vs medical think of it as money saved [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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i'd do it -- but i already went through the pain 20 yrs ago... wish i would have worn my retainer, though -- my teeth would have stayed much straighter... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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you are me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Plenty of adults get braces and don't feel like losers. Maybe you have some deeper issues to explore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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ita. what a weirdo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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I'm a bit vain, but no issues, perfectly happy. Just heard from friends about clear braces always turning yellow, getting food stuck in them, and just generally making people look dorky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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They don't look dorky. OMG. What a freak you are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Nice. Are you going to tell your kids how dorky they look when they get braces? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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totally normal for kids. just gives adults that geeky look. read what poster said below about it being emotionally hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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That was me, I still think it was worth it. Especially if you have an overbite, bite problems are more important to fix than cosmetic stuff. When I see adults with braces I don't think dork, I think brave. I find adults with wonky teeth more unsettling than adults with braces. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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I just decided that nothing would be worth feeling shitty for 2 years. I don't have bite problems, and my teeth just aren't that noticeable to people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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An overbite is a bite problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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it's not causing any dental problems, reviewed with my dentist on this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I did it at 30 (for 1.5 years). It was emotionally hard, I'm not going to lie, to never feel pretty for that entire time, but so worth it to get my teeth right. They are only going to get worse, so you might as well addess it now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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I may get a second opinion on lingual (back of teeth) braces, but otherwise, will just live with it. I have an overbite, not very noticeable, but not great. def would like to fix if it was easier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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i did this at 13. my teeth are fabulous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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I did it with metal braces at 32! And, I had my 1st db with them on. Now 42 and am so happy i did it. my teeth look great and it's true, they only get more crooked as you get older. And crooked/bad teeth are very ageing not to mention harder to maintain the health of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] what band is this 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Jonas Brothers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
[ - ] On Sun I had a positive HPT. I did it again yesterday at the same time of day and its still positive but definitely fainter. Is there anything I should worry about? Seeing ob next week, btw. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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try dif brands. Doesn't amtter that it's the same time so much as the concentration of your urine. First AM is best for this reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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could a fainter line, even with first morning urine, indicate a problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Well, in theory, it could indicate HCG is going down, and so yes. But, in reality, those tests vary , even in the same box, in sensitivity. Checkout peeonastick.com. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Strange Question: almost 2 yr db has started talking about poop and potty and tonight she said to me, "mama, you pooped?" Then she began role playing. She had me lie down, she got a diaper, wipes, and she started "wiping" me (over my clothes). Is this normal? I didn't want to make a big deal of it but dh said it's strange and we shouldn't do it anymore. Thoughts? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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what's the big deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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That's abs normal. Time to think about potty training perhaps... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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who knows kids are so weird sometimes. i wouldn't sweat it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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i dont even have a 2 yr old but I think this seems totally normal. she is thinking alot about poop and potty and is probably ready to be potty trained. i think this is a great sign [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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mebbe she's ready for the next step? potty? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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Is this really a question for every single person on the planet? Or did your fear that dd is a complete freakazoid lead to seizures that caused you to uncontrollably select every friggin' board? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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ha! oops. I don't understand the select/filter things on this new board... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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not strange that she wanted to but I'm kind of LOLing at the fact that you actually laid down on the floor for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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i think it's cute. you are weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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my 2 yo changes a teddy bear, so why not you? I think it sounds totally normal. But if your dh isnt comfortable with it, maybe you could play a game where all over her stuffed animals poop and you change their diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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The play is normal but doing it on mommy is innapropriate, so gently guide her towards doing this on a doll, not a person. Don't shame her or tell her it's wrong, but don't model compliance in a situation like this. Don't show her that adults are OK with this kind of play. Show her it's OK for kids to do this with a doll. You can even help her set up a play "changing table" or area for her dollies and buy her some newborn diapers to put on them. But don't let her do this on you any more. Without EVER scolding because it is all natural, normal behavior for her age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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You sound like a clenched-teeth mommy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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Why? Because I don't lie there and let my 2 year old wipe my vag with a baby wipe? Yeah, you're right. I'm totally uptight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 07:27 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is 13 months old. Says, "uh-oh" and that's it. will follow literally dozens of simple commands. give me your doll. sit down. come here. Where's Daddy? Wanna go outside? But NO words. BTDT? When do I worry? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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completely normal. if she is understanding you then you are in the clear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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She definitely understands me. Tonight, I even gave her a sentence with two commands, "turn off your music and give me your book". She did both. And when I say night-night, she closes her eyes and pretends to sleep. But NO words. Trying not to worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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It is absolutely free to get an evaluation. If there is something going on you will know and can get help. If not, you will then have your mind set at ease. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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13.5 month old ds only says "ah da" for all done. that's it. but i know he's understanding me on a lot of stuff. shouldn't worry for another few months. dd had a language explosion at 16 months and many kids have them much later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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we worried when no words at 18 months. He qaulified for EI at that poimt. got speech therapy & now talks almost normally. By 13 mo is too young. fwiw, ds did not folloe commands or use sign language of any sort (like waving bye bye0 at that age, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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^^^ nor did he babble at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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13 months is too early to worry, especially if her receptive language is so strong. DS didn't have a single word (not even uh oh) until 15 months, and he's fine. I think around 18 months is when you start considering evaluation, but with this strong receptive language, just chill and enjoy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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ita (EI mom above) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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OP: thanks much ladies. very helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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our ped said one word besides mama/dada by 18 mos is normal, so I don't think you need to worry at all. It's way more important that they can understand you than that they have a ton of words. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Is she a younger child? My younger niece barely talks at 20 months b/c her sister vocalizes everything for her. Sister has her in speech therapy but even therapist thinks big issue is older sibling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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She is a younger child. Her sister is 11 though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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My older niece is 7 - not as old but still not that close in age. I seriously wouldn't worry at all at 13 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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15 mo db is the same way- only says dada but understands lots of commands and can point to 10 body parts in two languages.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:31 PM Flag
[ - ] i think the expression sucka$$ is gross and anyone who uses it is really vulgar. anyone agree? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Not as execrable as "BPP." That's truly crass and reveals much about the foolish poster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Given recent posts - mom of ADHD ds here for any questions. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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at what age was it diagnosed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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we suspected since he was very young but in Kindergarten feedback from teacher sent us for help - he was 5 at the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone here go to public school in the late 70s/early 80s -- remember when they used to check your hair for lice all the time with those little paper-covered straws? I still remember the one girl in my class who had lice -- her name was Margo... 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Brandy at my school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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and that poor girl - she developed early so she was Boom Boom Brandy and had lice - I wonder where she is today - I hope she rocks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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I went to public school in the 1970s and don't remember ever having a lice check. My mom doesn't remember it being an issue at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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np: maybe it was regional - I remember this well from Long Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Oh well that makes sense. I'm from Wisconsin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Long Island here - we never had lice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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how old are you? We always had checks in grade school in the 70s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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of course. they did that throughout elementary school. I always got all itchy when the nurse came in with her comb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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this never happened to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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OP here- i was in NY -- those paper straws will never leave my memory... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I had it twice...I wonder if my classmates remember that about me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I don't remember any lice checks at my public schools. I didn't live in NYC, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I went to sleep away camp in the late 80s/early 90s and remember this being a part of check-in (get bunk assignment, deposit money into canteen account, drop any medication with the nurse, and get a lice check!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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i went to private school and my sisters adn I all got lice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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OP here: you know what's so interesting to me. The kids at my dc's school don't look down at all on the kids with lice. It's totally matter of fact (oh yes, XX had lice, she'll be back in tomorrow). When I think kids with lice were stigmatized as being dirty when I was a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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I posted that I had it twice. Never really felt stigmatized and I don't think my classmates looked down on me (I got it from one of them, after all). Lice doesn't discriminate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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I know (my kids have had it twice). But when I was a kid, other kids made fun of children who had lice. Glad that wasn't true in your school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:16 PM Flag
[ - ] If you are at fault in an accident & pay it without insurance involvement, is it OK to pay with a certified check made out to the repair shop? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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sure, if the other party agrees to it. But if the other party has already said that she would not go through insurance as a favor to you, probably not a good idea to alienate other party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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agree somewhat but if person is not actually going to get the repairs done, estimate is suspect. On the otherhand, need to consider that person with damage is being inconvenienced by having to go for estimates and also may be w/out car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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np: what she does with the money is her business. Unfortunately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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I don't see why not - this is pretty much how an insurance co would handle it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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you could try, but quite honestly I would just pay it how ever the person wanted it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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agree...not worth saving a couple hundred bucks to drag it out. In any case I would draft an agreement and have her sign so she can't come back for anything more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Holy crap! I was away for a month I come back and.... what is this??? What happened here?? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Let's guess. Interface update? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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when? how? why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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A couple of weeks ago. I have no idea how these things work. Presumably elves in some tree somewhere did it. Just to irritate you, no doubt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I think you are right. They did this to piss me off... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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It's called UB Lite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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borg mom assimilated us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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this answer makes most sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Believe me, it's much better than a couple of weeks ago... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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really? why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Too long to explain, but they have made some small improvements. The site was unusable last week. [ Reply | More
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