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[ - ] I am very angry over the emotional abuse I accepted from my ex. I am in therapy but it doesn't seem to be helping much and I know the anger is negatively affecting all other areas of my life. How can I be done with this forever? I feel like I am allowing him to continue to hurt me by not letting this go. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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Stop beating yourself up, that will only make you more upset. Bravo for recognizing this is an area you need to work on. Give yourself a chance to learn how. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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Go to therapy. Do it for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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Good for you to recognize it. Give it the time and attention it deserves. Stay focused on wanting to be rid of the negativity and you'll know when you're ready to let go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:41 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate my dc's teacher. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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Lol...I was just goi g to post something similar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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This makes me feel better. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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Not paying enough attention to your snowflake? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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No, bristly and terrible with kids and adults. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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Is she older? Most older teachers are pretty fed up with this generation of parents. I hear this all the time. I personally have nothing to compare you to so it doesn't annoy me as much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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it is almost the end of the year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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yes, for everyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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Sorry to hear this. Better luck next school year! [ Reply | More
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Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:41 PM Flag
[ - ] What are things in your life for which you thank your mom? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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little things? one hole per ear and no tattoos. bigger things? confidence. the belief that i could do anything if i set my mind to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:31 PM Flag
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one hole per ear=amaze(balls) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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Knowing how/when to write thank you notes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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+1 - her expression "you don't wear it, spend it, or play with it until that note goes out!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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words to live by! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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For giving me a childhood just messed up enough to give me good stories and a sense of humor, but not so much so that Im permanently scarred. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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Nothing much beyond my childhood being a How Not to Parent primer. That's useful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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My sense of humor, my ability to speak my mind, my toughness, my take no bullshit attitude, my morals. She was an amazing woman who took NO shit. None. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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My mom was a SAHM who drilled it into my head that I needed to be able to support myself. She made sure my sister and I learned to be strong independent women. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:40 PM Flag
[ - ] I have 3 children and work ft. I feel like I don't have enough time for each child. I really didn't understand how much more difficult it is to manage 3 vs 2 while working. I also don't feel like I could handle all 3 24x7 without a helper and if I stopped working we couldn't possibly afford help. PT is not an option for me. Anyone BTDT? Any suggestions? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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easy, have the older one watch over the younger ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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He already does. This allows me to handle what I need to handle. I just don't feel like I am giving enough attention to each child especially the older child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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Do younger ones nap? Can you make their naptimes special activity time for older DC on weekends? Also, how about letting older DC make more decisions w you -- eg, pick what to have for dinner (w/in reason) so that there is a connection there even if you aren't always the one feeding dinner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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I always have dinner with them. Older dc's school work is slipping so its more that kind of attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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Keep working until they are all school aged (ie, more manageable) and reevaluate? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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I was thinking this. However when my db is in school my older dc will already be 15 yo and I am not able to give him or the middle child enough attention now. Is this just my own problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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Is PT really not an option? Even if you could make $20/hr, you could get child care for that, and still keep a foot in the workforce, plus not have the burnout of taking care of 3 kids 24/7 [ Reply | More
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My income is 150 + benefits. I could make 60/hr+ but not for pt. I could get shot term contracts but I would work crazy hours and have breaks between contracts but I have BTDT and during breaks I ended up "working" for free searching for new contracts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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I think it's better to think about the global set of loving relationships that your DCs have - with each other, with you and your DH, with teachers, etc. - and how together, those things give your DCs a consistent sense of love and security, rather than focusing just on the one-to-one relationship between you and each DC. Also, can you and DH build little routines of one-on-one time with each DC? Maybe you and your oldest pick one weeknight a week where you go for a walk to get ice cream together or something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:32 PM Flag
[ - ] What's the best exterminator in NYC for cockroaches? We seem to have an infestation, but I don't want to expose DD and DS to fumes. That said, living with cockroaches is disgusting. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:27 PM Flag
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Big ones or little ones and how old are your kids? If they're not infants or toddlers, Borax is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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Have them come weekly and put combat traps everywhere. Also have them spray the hinges of the cabinet be us they hide in there. My mothers neighbor is infested and is spreading everywhere to the other neighbors yuck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Skirts:I am tall, slender and fit and 45 My body has been the same for most of my life and I have maintained the same style over the years, more or less. My skirts fit well and look good, i think at knee length.I caught a glimpse of myself and wondered is this too short for a 45 year old? Whats the style for us old gals? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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Knee is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:27 PM Flag
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i just had this revelation. i'm covering the girls more and lengthening the skirts slightly. i decided nobody wanted to see 42 yo thigh or get an accidental glimpse of a 42yo cleavage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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OP:i can't really understand how i got to be 45. it does not make sense. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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ha. that's cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:38 PM Flag
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As long as they aren't above my fingertips I will rock those skirts! Of course, work is a different story, but in any case knee length is the longest you should go unless you're wearing a maxi, ball gown or have joined some polygamous religious sect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:36 PM Flag
[ - ] And, the bad mommy award of the morning goes to me. At 8:00, after having woken up at 4am with my 1yo DD, I put her into her playpen, turned on DisneyJr and then laid on the couch and took a two-hour-long nap. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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Call Child Protective Services! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:20 PM Flag
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Yay bad mommy!!! Good for you, you will have such a better day bc of that nap! Hope db enjoyed lots of Mickey and good girl for letting her mommy rest for so long! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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Op: She loves TV. She'd let me sleep all day if the TV was on. I just feel ridiculous for using the TV as a babysitter. :P [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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Or: girl it needs to happen sometimes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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give her an ipad, and have her watch tv on your bed while you sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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No not bad at all. You have to take care of yourself too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:38 PM Flag
[ - ] WWYD? DH has a set of EVIP's (basically free upgrades to first class to any destination in the world) from a previous job where he traveled a ton. No longer has anywhere close to that kind of high-profile job (nor the $$, for that matter) so we'll never really have access to new EVIP's again. They expire in Feb 2014 and he really wants to use them to go somewhere far far away (like, Indonesia or New Zealand) over New Year's, the only time where we could realistically go for 10 days minimum (because why would you go to the other side of the world for just a few days?) but I'm having major guilt at the thought of leaving the kids (ds,5 and dd,3) with his parents for that long period of time.... We've only ever left them a few times for a long weekend kind of trip. We would spend Christmas with them and go prob around the 27th... Do you think it's just too long to leave the kids? His parents are pretty good grandparents but slightly neglectful... I'm really not feeling the idea but DH is so into it, says its a once-in-a-lifetime oppty... 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:14 PM Flag
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Not too long - go for it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:15 PM Flag
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I guess it depends what you mean by "slightly neglectful." Too much TV? Go. Letting kids run around outside alone or by a pool unsupervised? Don't go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:10 PM Flag
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You can FaceTime them while you are there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:17 PM Flag
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Need more info about the ILs. Do they adore your kids? If so I would do it. If your kids are going to end up traumatized in any way, then no I would not go for that long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:17 PM Flag
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^You can always go to Europe for 5 days. If they're EVIPs - are they on American? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:18 PM Flag
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Yes they're on American... Trying to find a list of their direct flights from Miami, dh wants to travel FAR if it's in first class on them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:20 PM Flag
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No, I definitely don't think traumatized... just wondering if thy would feel sad/lonely after a few days as grandparents tend to do their own thing at home and just lv kids to their own devices.... Dont spend that much time interacting with them... Though they are extremely responsible when it comes to safety issues, etc. I kinda like another poster's idea to hire sitter to help them, hadn't considered that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:23 PM Flag
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Go for it! If you can afford it, try to get a babysitter to help out your parents for a few hours a day. It will make it easier for everybody. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:12 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:20 PM Flag
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Go! Have a fantastic time! The kids will love being with their grandparents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:13 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:15 PM Flag
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ita. i just read my dd a berenstein bears book about this! go find it if you want to be inspired! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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GOOOOO!!!! Have fun. They are old enough and they'll be with GPs who will spoil them. If by "neglectful," you mean you will worry, maybe offer to get a sitter to help during the witching hour or other demanding times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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I left my ds for 8 days when he was 3. I missed him a ton and was excited to get back. He hardly even looked up when I walked in the room! He had a great time with his grandparents. [ Reply | More
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Definitely go. You'll remember it forever and your kids won't even notice that you're gone. I would say that a week is probably the appropriate amount of time to go, however. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone watch the Amy's bakery kitchen nightmares episode? They were talking about it on reddit today. I have sampled some crazy reality TV in my time, and I thought I had seen some crazy. This Amy, I have to give her credit. She truly is a new brand of crazy. The episode is on you tube. Amazing right out of the starting gate. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:13 PM Flag
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Amy's bread? It is so delicious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:17 PM Flag
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No, I think this is Amy's baking company, Scottsdale AZ. Completely insane people ... Supposedly they are now a genuine meltdown phenomenon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:21 PM Flag
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That show always grosses me out, they also help people who are incompetent or past the point of saving their business. We own a restaurant and there is no excuse for that kind of filth. [ Reply | More
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This wasn't about filth...it was about epic bat shit craziness! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:40 PM Flag
[ - ] About a month ago, I was posting regarding how my boss was mistreating me towards the end of my pregnancy. Humiliating me, raising her voice at me etc. I ended up delivering early and I partly blame her for my early delivery. Part of me is so upset that I dont want to return to work because I dont want to face her. My concern is that I work in IT, and the industry moves fast. I wont be able to get another employment again. She did not even bother to congratulate me. DH thinks that I should return and do bare minimum while looking for another job. WWYD? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:10 PM Flag
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What are your alternatives? Unless you want to SAH, not going back isn't a great idea, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:12 PM Flag
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op: My son was born at 35 weeks. I was thinking to spend a year with him and start looking early next year. I partly blame her for my water breaking as it happened the same day as she screamed at me. (You can search for my old post). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:18 PM Flag
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np - I don't see the connection between the screaming and the water breaking. There are pregnant women in much more stressful situations. [ Reply | More
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op: I agree, one probably has nothing to do with the other. However, she started to treat me really poorly once she found out that I am pg. I worked with her for 4 years and always had a good relationship. I cant believe she treated me like that when I was pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:24 PM Flag
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pp - I had the same exact situation with my best friend (who was also my counterpart at work) - we had been best friends for years (she was my MOH, etc. we were very close) and she treated me like crap the minute she found out I was pg. You have to let it go and move on. Go back to work, be professional, and look for something new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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nnp. She just assumes you will quit your job. She's disappointed in you, and wants to get it over with as soon as possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:21 PM Flag
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np. Pretty soon, the Capitalist Female Chauvinist Pig Douchebag Moms are going to find this OP. Don't listen to them. You've posted over and over about this, and this is a clear example of a woman being pushed out of the workplace. Not "opting-out". Being PUSHED OUT. Listen to your DH. Your boss is trying to make your poor performance a self-fulfilled prophesy. By a female boss no less! Oh, can you feel the sisterhood? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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NNP - or it could just be a conflict between a boss and OP. Why read any broader social ramifications into it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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here we go... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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What? We've all had good bosses and we've all had horrible bosses, what is the issue? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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Read where they had a GREAT relationship until the pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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I posted above - same thing happened with my best friend/co-worker when I was pg. It happens all the time - some people get very crazy when other people are pg. I don't know why that is, but it just is. Some people are a-holes, it's not a reason to quit your job if you need to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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op: no, we had a GREAT relationship until she found out that I was pg. This is my second child and I returned to work after my first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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i know you've posted about this twice before, but I don't have the links. do you have the links? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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You blame her for your early delivery? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:16 PM Flag
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op:partly, I posted here that she screamed at me because consutant that she hired to replace me screwed up. That night my water broke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:15 PM Flag
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I would let that go, probably a coincidence. I agree with DH, you have to go back. [ Reply | More
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np Please. Not nice to be "screamed" at (and I have a feeling your interpretation of screaming is a slightly raised voice), but it's to going to make your water break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:23 PM Flag
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op: no, she actually screamed at me. I heard other people gasping in shock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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np. i've been there once. Big 4. horrible boss. don't go to HR. hang in there, and find a new job. Drop the bomb on them with your notice. Then she'll be kissing your ass, as her bosses will want to know why she didn't know you were out the door!!! [ Reply | More
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i'll say this as nicely as i can. you are looking for reasons to quit work. just be honest with yourself and your dh and tell him you dont want to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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Cannot believe you just said that to someone whose baby was not born at term. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:38 PM Flag
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np 35 weeks is not bad at all, baby has no issues, op is just looking for someone to blame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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Your DH is right. Even if you can survive on one salary, the economy is still in the shitter. You should not give up a decent job just because you don't like your boss. If you choose to not go back because you dislike her, you are letting her win. She very well may be trying to get you to leave. Do not let her succeed. Go back and look for another job. Get your work done and be sweet as pie to her. If you show that she's freaking you out she wins. I imagine you are a bit scared of returning. But you now have an amazing baby at home, so work matters a little less. As soon as you go in and break the ice on that first day or two, you'll be fine. I promise! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:11 PM Flag
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Your dh gave you good advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:18 PM Flag
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I don't know where you live but in NYC the economy is not in the shitter for IT. I work at a tech company and it's hard to hire quality people. Not sure what your financial situation is but I wouldn't go back if you could swing it. Talk to DH, come up with a solid plan for your job search so he knows you are serious about going back in a few months. While you are on maternity leave, spend a few hours each week keeping your skills and your linked in post up to date & networking. If you can do all this, don't go back. If you won't do all this and you'll slack, go back. [ Reply | More
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op: I am in NYC and I have been actively applying ever since I delivered. I can see that there are a lot of openings. We have savings and can swing by for a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:38 PM Flag
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If you are actively applying, don't run the risk of it looking like you were fired and that's why you're looking. Go back. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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np. everyone says IT is saturated with highly skilled workers from Asia. What gives? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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Get a prescription from doctor to calm your nerves. Then go back to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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I think you are on crack and just looking for somebody to blame. Her yelling has nothing to do with your early delivery. Take DH's advice and look for another job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:31 PM Flag
[ - ] TMI Alert. 2 yo ds woke up in pain with a bright red scrotum. Very sensitive to the touch and he is miserable. Is this just diaper rash? Or does it warrant a doctor visit? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:06 PM Flag
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Could be a yeast infection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:14 PM Flag
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Call your pediatrician, please!!! Sounds bad to me, but I am not your doctor. Neither is anyone else on here. [ Reply | More
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That happened to my 2 yo a few months ago. Was fine a day later. [ Reply | More
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Has he been eating a lot of oranges or tomatoes or other acidic foods? Sometimes my ds will get a rash like this if not changed immediately after a poop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I think it's not yeast infection from what I researched online. And he hasn't had an increased of acid. Most importantly, he seemed to calm down after a bath, so I'm going to keep my eye on it for a day and bring him to the doctor tomorrow if needed. Thanks again all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:34 PM Flag
[ - ] What are some grooming tips would you inculcate in your daughters? I didn't grow up with my mom so all my grooming tips I have picked up sort of haphazardly. Now, I have 2 daughters and I would like to have a list of grooming tips I can share with them as women. Grooming tips, beauty tips, anything really Thanks. 34 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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Wash your vagina with soap and water every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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I thought you are not supposed to wash your vagina with soap because it stings and vaginas are self cleaning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:03 PM Flag
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^^So water is enough. [ Reply | More
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What kind of soap are you using? I do this and have never had a yeast infection in my life and my vag is fresh as a daisy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:00 PM Flag
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+1. Though I don't know about the daisy bit... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:07 PM Flag
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I use a hand held shower massage - water works - favorite part of my daily shower! [ Reply | More
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Ewww....just waterZ. Are you kidding? The smell isn't going to go away with water [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:19 PM Flag
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np- Yes, just water- otherwise you are killing the healthy bacteria [ Reply | More
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Sorry no...not like your putting the soap UP INSIDE your vaginal canal. No wonder some men think we smell like fish. I had no idea women were just using water [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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Or: thank you, just a quick scrub, not a soap douche. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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I'd get it checked out if it stings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:05 PM Flag
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np: soap always stings if I use it - have never had a uti or std [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:09 PM Flag
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Use a milder soap. No body wash, it is filled with perfumes and crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:04 PM Flag
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Soap isn't supposed to sting...you may have issues with certain brands or cuts. Look for a mild soap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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You rinse it. [ Reply | More
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Nasal hair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:59 PM Flag
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Wax, never shave. Took dd to get her legs waxed when she was 12. [ Reply | More
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Beauty: Less is more. My mom instilled this in me and taught me early on how to wear mascara etc. i skipped the whole over-plucked eyebrows/too much eyeliner stage, unlike EVERY SINGLE FRIEND OF MINE. [ Reply | More
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Truth. I don't think anyone thinks a makeup monster looks good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:56 PM Flag
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except the makeup monster themselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:27 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:06 PM Flag
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Slim is always in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:04 PM Flag
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When they're in their early 20's, I would cough up the cash to get their legs and pits lasered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:12 PM Flag
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Do not pierce your ears till you're at least 12, 16 ideally. And then, only ONE on each lobe. I am so glad I listened to my mother, and avoided that hideous row of holes all along the ear as so many of my friends had. All my mom said back then was "Sweetie, what are you going to do with all the other holes when you have a nice big solitaire when you're older". Absolutely! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:18 PM Flag
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but what is wrong with piercing at 7 or 8? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:13 PM Flag
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Tacky - kids should be kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:16 PM Flag
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So they can' eve kids with earrings? That is silly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:17 PM Flag
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I just think kids look better without pierced ears [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:23 PM Flag
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And others feel the opposite. We all are different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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ITA. My dd loves her earrings. Ponies, kittens, little shakes and fries, butterflies. I love her earrings, they are adorable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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Nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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agreed. thanks mom! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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My mom was way too passive about this, so I get your question. Use the right products for hair type. Like I had crazy thick hair and it took my mom forever to introduce conditioner. So you can help with that. Keep hair and nails neat and clean. Clothes that fit - stress fit vs trend. And buy them bras when needed or asked, don't put it off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone who STILL thinks that Obama's harrassment of journalists isn't a big deal? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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The biggest - I am hoping for more posts here as this the the penultimate forum to discuss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:46 PM Flag
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:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:47 PM Flag
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You I love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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You're misusing penultimate. Look it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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I did misuse penultimate - this is not the next to last forum this should be discussed - it is the last forum which it should be discussed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:56 PM Flag
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Not necessarily, assuming she thinks UBM is the "ultimate" one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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I think you're reaching by a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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+2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:05 PM Flag
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+3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:14 PM Flag
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Obama harrassed journalists now? (Or are you talking about the old story where the Justice Department followed the law that the Obama administration asked the Republican Congress to repeal?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:03 PM Flag
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I can't really make myself care about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Does the 50s housewife mentality whether working or SAH offer any insights to a happy marriage? In reading the swing set post, I could imagine a lot of men that would want to get the hell out of that situation yet most of the posters agreed with OP. thoughts? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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http://www.urbanbaby.com/topics/55105816 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:47 PM Flag
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I think you're missing the forest for the trees. OP was complaining about a DH who is checked out of family life and doesn't participate. Surely someone would have asked her for an example, so she gave one presumptively. Love the clueless responder who said that OP had it easy bc "all" her DH did was cook meals for the family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:56 PM Flag
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^preemptively [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Any ex-Expat families here? Would love to hear thoughts on what's it like to move back home ( either country or city) after years of living abroad. DH and I have been away from the US/ my home country for close to 15 years now. We're not entirely sure where we'd want to be for the next stage in our lives, nor do we know when that is going to be. All too common an issue for expats I'm realizing. Would love to hear what's it like to return home, how the adjustments have been. For what it's worth, we love our current life now where we are - lots of incredibly diverse friends & colleagues, kids thriving in a multicultural school environment, lovely home etc. TIA! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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Depends on your home country. Dh is expat and we live in my home country. While he is here, he misses his home country. When we go back, he can't wait to leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:54 PM Flag
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Then don't leave!!! I had a very, very hard time coming back after just a few years. We have now decided to go back out and I would love it to be permanent. Everything just seemed so stale her and still does. Even city living does not compare to the adventures of expat living. People live in their own bubbles, whereas expat communities thrive on getting to know new cultures and friends from all over the world. We are leaving this summer and I hope never to be back - except vacations :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:51 PM Flag
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OP - sigh, isn't that sadly the price expats have to pay? It's like innocence lost - one can never go back yet there's always a part of you that's tied to home. I agree it's fantastic meeting other expats - love how open everyone is. It's so disappointing to go home and face friends, communities that have such narrow views. But I can't seem to shake the thought that the kids should somehow have a base to call home come 10-12 years old. Being an Expat kid somehow gives me pause. Where are you heading back to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:06 PM Flag
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We're going to Hong Kong. I hear what you're saying about expat kids, but all the kids we know are so open to the world and actually know where a country like Singapore is. They have friends from literally all over the world. The world is changing and I'm not sure a country base is important. Also, the family unit in an expat family is almost always very, very close just because of this - being away, but together. Maybe I will feel differently when my kids are older, but I doubt it. I am so tired of NYC, everyone thinks they're so worldly, but they are far from it. Even some of the wealthiest people I know only travel to Paris, London, St. Barths - little desire to see the world. I'm rambling :). If you are happy as a family, I say you should stay. In the end that is all that matters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Here we go go go on an adventure the thingamjigur is up and awayyyyy...its been in my head all of yesterday and today. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:37 PM Flag
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I love how the mom let's them go anywhere with a weird cat in a strange vehicle. I think she is banging the UPS guy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:41 PM Flag
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I don't understand how those kids are allowed to follow curious george without a bit of concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:49 PM Flag
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Or why everyone leaves a monkey in charge of such important tasks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:50 PM Flag
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also, why haven't they notice that george is a fuck up by e now? Every single time they give him something to do, he messes it up and ends up in mud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:00 PM Flag
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He's a monkey, not a fuck up. He is actually a pretty smart monkey, but would I leave him in charge of my ice cream shop for a few hours? No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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He is a fuck, I think he's on drugs. Why does he always end up in mud? Why????? He's running an icecream shop, where did he find mud? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:06 PM Flag
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because George doesn't let them watch tv. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:11 PM Flag
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Op. i know, terrible parents. I cannot STAND this show. Love Martin Short, hate the cat in the hat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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I was kidding, it's just a cartoon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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Op: Yeah, I've noticed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] need a kindergarten with a small class sized, sweet and nurturing. short day. don't care as much about academics as emotional environment. trying to counteract horrible preschool year. any suggestions? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:37 PM Flag
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town school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:39 PM Flag
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are class sizes small there? what about the teachers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:59 PM Flag
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They are small and there are 3 teachers in each classroom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:24 PM Flag
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if this is the case manhattan school for children is the perfect place for you/your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:45 PM Flag
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No. Class sizes at MSC are not small. It is very nurturing esp in the ICT class [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:55 PM Flag
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Caedmon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] What size jersey do you get a 10 yr old? Planning to get one for my nephew but I am confused if I should look at kids or youth. If it matters, he is very thin and average height for his age. Pls help 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:36 PM Flag
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Kids and youth are the same. Do you mean "jersey" as in sports jersey (like football), which tend to be worn a little big and do not shrink as much as tshirts. Probably large youth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:51 PM Flag
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Op: thanks. Yes it's a sport jersey [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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In general a youth size L fits a 10 y/o (which is size 10-12). That said, my very thin average height 10 y/o can wear a size M. Large is a little big (though some dcs like to wear them that way). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:47 PM Flag
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You should probably have him try it on, because there can be a big variation depending on the manufacturer. For example, I'm wearing a woman's L but I can also go with a man's M. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:51 PM Flag
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Ask his Mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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