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[ - ] I’m 43, pg with #2 (natural conception) (ds is 9), and have been so nauseous and ill I haven’t been able to live a normal life. I feel like I’m losing my mind. I usually work out every day, enjoy being outdoors, etc. Now – no ability to do anything. I’m past the first trimester. Sigh. Ok, just venting. Thanks. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:48 PM Flag
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don't worry, it is normal. I was like this with one PG for 9 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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+1. I was 30 with #2 and sick up until the week he was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:08 PM Flag
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Same father or are you on your second marriage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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congratulations! that was me, too - i think at 43 you are just more tired!!GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
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Way more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:02 PM Flag
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So what? Every pg varies; many of us have been ill the whole time and had to work every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] What does a maid service typically cost for a 2 bedroom in manhattan? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:47 PM Flag
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Through a cleaning service, you'd be looking at around $100 for 3 to 4 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm saddened and concerned for dd after reading the molestation post. DD is 5. What can you do to avoid this happening to your child? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:46 PM Flag
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Don't allow unsupervised visits/interactions around men. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:48 PM Flag
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NP - it's not just men you have to look out for, sadly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:49 PM Flag
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it's just 97% men [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:59 PM Flag
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You are right, but would hate to be in that 3% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:00 PM Flag
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Don't molest her, and never let her out of your sight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:56 PM Flag
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Insane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:03 PM Flag
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Teach your child how to protect themself. Never keep secrets with another adult from mom and dad, the parts of your body that your swimsuit covers are private and you can't you h anyone there and that can't touch you there either, be loud with a no even to an adult, and they are never ever ever allowed to be in a room with only one adult and the door closed. Give them permission to leave the room! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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This. And my parents always told me "trust your gut" - I think that has helped me on more than one occasion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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Yes pedophiles look for children who won't tell - teach yours to make it clear they WILL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:04 PM Flag
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OP: thank you, this is good advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:09 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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From a molested person: Just keep pushing your child for answers when you feels something is off. I was a straight A student, and I kept straight A's but I kept staying home from school when I was 15 because of sudden stomach pain (stress). My mom did take me to a doctor - and he could never diagnose the problem, but she never questioned my emotional state or asked any questions where I could even possibly say what was really happening. (And in hindsight, sadly, it probably wouldn't have done any good, she would have been in denial.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:04 PM Flag
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Denial is not the mode for all mothers. I have a friend from college who had some evidence that her husband might be molesting a couple of their children. She moved out immediately with her kids and divorced, and put her kids in treatment. Years later, she has been happily remarried for a decade plus and has a couple more kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:09 PM Flag
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OP: Thing is that dd is such a happy, innocent child. I love that she is like this. I've told her about not letting people touch her "private parts". It breaks my heart to have to start inculcating in her a distrust for others, not allowing her out of my sight, etc. I don't think she can fathom anyone doing harm to her (or anyone) at all... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Spin off of the mom going from 600k HHI to zero 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
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Start selling stuff and amass an emergency fund. Cut all non-essentials beyond food, power, water, shelter. Don't pretend it isn't happening to save face. We waited too long to do this and it was a mistake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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Honestly, I have a number of Manhattan friends that went through this. Crucial thing is to understand that you need to leave Manhattan asap and move to an inexpensive part of the USA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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There are plenty of smaller cities where you can rent an apartment in a nice safe neighborhood and send your Children to a great public school. The key thing is to throw in the towel on Manhattan immediately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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There is no inexpensive way to live in Manhattan with children. You will bleed down all of your savings and humiliate yourself if you do not leave Manhattan now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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+1000. I think she said her DH was a high-level executive, so I'm assuming he's late 30s early 40s, round there? He's going to be out of a job for awhile, unfortunately. Leave now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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Hey, I wrote that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:38 PM Flag
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yes i wanted to reiterate it since what you wrote was relevant to this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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And we moved to a less expensive city. Lower pay for DH but better life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:56 PM Flag
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Can you provide link? Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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http://www.urbanbaby.com/topics/55105977 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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Most families that drop from super high income to super low income in Manhattan go in to denial, borrow money from parents. they fail to adjust to the new reality! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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We just went from $600K to 0, 2 months ago. Not moving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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I respect your decision though i think you are wrong. Let us know how it goes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:03 PM Flag
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I cannot think of a less forgiving place to be down on your luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:13 PM Flag
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This is why I live way below my means always. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:55 PM Flag
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This is why you have an emergency fund, and you save when you're making 600K. Trying to get some money out of 0K income is a lot harder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] How can they say a crazy man with a machete is a 'terrorist' and that one dead is a 'terrorist attack." No, it's a crazy dude and he killed someone. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
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This!!! Not every wingnut with a weapon is a terrorist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
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No, pretty sure it's just the Muslims. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:49 PM Flag
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They can still be lone wingnuts. To me terrorism implies a vast network. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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I'd agree, but those guys in Boston are being called 'terrorists' and so far no indication of much network at all. Unfortunately I think teh definition has been watered down a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:09 PM Flag
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while shouting allahu akbar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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because he's muslim. all muslims are terrorists, dont you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I can't find the olive oil. Where did it go? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:38 PM Flag
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Buy a new one, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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But, I just bought a big container from Costco. Now I can't find it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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how big is your house that you can't find a 5-gallon jug of olive oil?? if it were my apartment, it would be on my dining room table...only place where it would fit and not be in the way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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Are you sure you brought it in? Did you leave it on the bottom of the cart? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:47 PM Flag
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The neighbor took it. She is obsessed with your cooking oil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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My neighbor has a personal chef. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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Definitely him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:47 PM Flag
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bedside table [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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Hmm. Let me check. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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Nope. Not there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:46 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
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Bottom of pantry behind bag of rice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:48 PM Flag
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If you find it can I borrow a cup? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:48 PM Flag
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You can have two cups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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You are sweet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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It's still in the trunk of your car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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Whatever you do, do not ask your neighbor for a cup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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You left it on the bottom rung of the cart at costco. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
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This [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:46 PM Flag
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Have you checked next to the canola oil? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
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It's with the neighbor's missing canola oil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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Fridge? In the oven? Cleaning products cabinet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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Pantry goblins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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Op: I guess I didn't buy it. I looked everywhere. This is definitely going to mess up my timing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:55 PM Flag
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Not on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Any suggestions for where to find nice sun dresses (particularly empire waist)- both casual and work-friendly (semi-casual office)? I am pregnant with DC#2 and due in the very late summer. FWIW I am tall very busty so I need either short sleeves or a tank-style (spaghetti straps are not flattering on me). Thank you! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.22.13, 06:38 PM Flag
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OP I meant casual dresses, and some that are work-friendly. All do not need to be work-friendly! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:38 PM Flag
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I just three at Marshall's. They're nice-ish quality too, but not terribly trendy. Two were Max Studio and the other CK. All under $40/ea. I'm pregnant and working too, so I believe we must be shopping for the exact same thing. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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Are you in the city or suburbs? I live in Brooklyn and work in Manhattan. Just looked and saw there's a location near 14th St. Will have to check it out. Hope you're feeling well and good luck to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
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There is a Marshall's on Atlantic terminal next to Target. Just make sure you go early during a week day if possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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I'm in Queens, but now that I think about it, I have seen a bunch at C21 as well. Good luck!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:58 PM Flag
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I scored at Marshall's as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:01 PM Flag
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I was due in August and lived in dresses from H & M. I'm not sure if they have anything work appropriate, but they has a lot of casual dresses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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*had* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
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Motherhood Maternity has stuff that would fit the bill. You could look at Boden if you want something that's not actually maternity and you could wear later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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Despite the hate for it on this board Lands End might have this. If you comb through the frump some of the stuff is nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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OP here, thank you! I didn't pop until late fall with DC#1 so I was not huge in the summer. Will look into all of your suggestions which are much appreciated! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:08 PM Flag
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I am busty and detest empire waist, they make me look fat, but I guess when pregnant it doesn't matter! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:11 PM Flag
[ - ] In the spirit of GT post below, if your DC qualified, list score, district, and programs ranked (or note if you decided not to apply at all). 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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I'll start: D15, score 96, ranked 230, then 32. Figure we have almost no shot at a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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D2, score 99, ranked Anderson,Nest,LL,ps11,ps33 [ Reply | More
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D3, score 99, ranked Anderson, 166, 163, 165 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:57 PM Flag
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D3, 97, ranked Anderson, NEST and 166 for the heck of it, I'm 100% certain we'll get nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] My allergies are off the hook anyoneelse? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:34 PM Flag
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I ditched gluten six months ago (diagnosed celiac) and this is the first year in 26 years I have had zero allergies to tree pollen. In any case, I feel for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:11 PM Flag
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are you skinnier too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:15 PM Flag
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YES! It's so gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Are Superga sneakers comfortable? I have always found them cute but wondering if they are good to walk around in. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:29 PM Flag
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Yes once you have broken them in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:31 PM Flag
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about as comfortable as flats. not terrible. but not great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:32 PM Flag
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OP I can try them on but shoes are often comfortable when you try them and get uncomfortable with extended wear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:32 PM Flag
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i have 2 pairs - the canvas ones are quite comfy both with and without socks. i also have a pair of suede ones that just never broke in and seem heavy and stiff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:35 PM Flag
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OP thanks. I just love white canvas sneakers and Keds are too cutesy for me and have little support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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My kids and dh all have Supergas. No one's ever complained about them. ITA about Keds. Good for very young girls or women in late middle age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
[ - ] I have two ds and am pregnant again. We don't know the gender yet, and prior to pregnancy I hadn't given it much thought. Suddenly I'm realizing that I'll be very disappointed if this is not a girl. I feel terrible for feeling this way. I know I will love the baby no matter what, but I wish I could shake this feeling. I'm nervous about finding out the gender because I'm scared I'll feel disappointed by a boy, and will be angry with myself for being disappointed. Do you think it's better to wait and have a delivery room surprise in this case? I'm sure I'd fall in love the second I saw my baby, so I wonder if I should wait, or if it's better to find out so that I'm not worrying about it the whole time. WDYT? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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Interesting question. Personally, I would find out. Forgive yourself a bit for the possible disappointment and remind yourself that when they get here you will love them SO much no matter the gender. I would rather know than wonder, but I suppose it depends how much time you spend "wondering" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:27 PM Flag
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I'd find out and then get over it as quickly as possible, focus on the positive (having a healthy, happy baby). Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:22 PM Flag
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OP: :) Thanks. I was so excited for this pregnancy, and I guess realizing how much I want a DD has made me feel a bit guilty. I think you're probably right though. Just find out, and focus on what I KNOW is good: healthy baby, that I will love no matter what in the end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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You got it. It's going to be fine either way, put all your energy toward positive stuff. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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Find out. You'll love the baby no matter what. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:28 PM Flag
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If you're worrying about it a lot, I would find out. 1) It might be a girl and then you'll have relieved yourself from months of worrying. 2) If it's a boy, at least you know. And it's okay. LIke you said you WILL fall in love right away. Don't feel badly about disappointment. Handle it discreetly, but don't beat yourself up about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:29 PM Flag
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You are going to be anxious either way, so I would find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:30 PM Flag
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I would need to know. But that's just me. I also would "fake it to make it" of I found out it was a boy. What I mean is, however disappointed I may feel, I would tell everyone how thrilled I was to be having another boy, and let the truth of that settle in, rather than allow myself to wallow in disappointment and exacerbate the feeling. I am a big believer in that though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:30 PM Flag
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np I agree with this overall. That said, if you are disappointed I think it's good if you have SOMEONE you can share that with. I would not publicize it generally, but if there is someone you can share this with in confidence I think that would be good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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+1 I dealt with something like this. It IS important to "keep it to yourself" to an extent. You don't want to wallow, or advertise disappointment like this. But if you're struggling (and it's very normal to struggle with this for many), it's also good to have someone to talk to who will encourage you, lest you let guilt take over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:31 PM Flag
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It is ok, I think you are going to love your DB not matter what, remember that you are a human and sometimes we feel and think things we shouldn't, it is ok. My Mom had 4 girls, I bet she felt like you do right now but she is the best Mother someone could ask for. gL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:30 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you! This is very sweet, and encouraging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:27 PM Flag
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find out in advance and let it settle. signed, btdt TOTALLY thrilled w/ the awesome child that is my second boy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:31 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks! I KNOW I will be thrilled, I think I was just blind-sided by realizing how much I was hoping for a dd. But you are right of course that I will LOVE #3 no matter what. Our chance to find out is next week and I've been debating. But I think I will go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:28 PM Flag
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Friend had 2 boys, wanted to try for a girl, twin boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:35 PM Flag
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OP: LOL. Well I do know that it's NOT twins! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:30 PM Flag
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I'm the type that needs to know. I'd rather deal with what I know than worry about what I don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:29 PM Flag
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I'm in the same boat. I'm waiting for the birth. I know I'll be a little disappointed and feel guilty if I find out before but if I wait until the baby is right in front of me I know I won't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:38 PM Flag
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OP: This is what I've been wrestling with. In some ways, I'd rather know and just "get it over with"....espescially because it might be a girl and then I'd have spent months feeling anxious for nothing. But I also worry that if I find out I will be REALLY disappointed and then down on myself about it for months, only to fall totally in love regardless. Hmmmm... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
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But even if you are REALLY disappointed, it won't last either way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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I should add. I'm on my forth and every time I was sure it was a girl. I survived and even though I'd be a little disappointed (again). I'll end up laughing about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
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This. This is why I would find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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Don't be too hard on yourself. It's totally normal to have hopes and dreams for your family. And it's normal to feel some disappointment if those dreams don't go as you'd hoped. You sound like you are dealing with this rationally, and if I were you I would find out. That said, I'm not a delivery surprise type in the first place. If you are, it might be different. Were the others a surprise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:33 PM Flag
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We found out with the first two. We have always kept it a surprise to family and friends, but we did find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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OR: In that case, I would find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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find out now and get used to it. i really wanted a girl for #1, and believed i was having one, so i was stunned when amnio showed a boy -- but i had time to get used to it and no disappointment or other issues when he was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:47 PM Flag
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np I think it gets harder with subsequent kids because you know it's "the end"...but I agree that I'd find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
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One day you'll have lovely daughters-in-law! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:44 PM Flag
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np Oh, come ON. This is not the thing to say right now. True or not. And you have no idea if that's even true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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Yeah right! Do you read the posts on here about MIL's lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:58 PM Flag
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Have 2 boys, and know I would be upset ( putting it very very mildly) if I had another boy. We are not having a 3 rd because of that. I would find out right away, I would be daydreaming of a girl and better to know right away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:57 PM Flag
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OP: I DIDN'T realize I'd be disappointed prior to the pregnancy...hence some of my panic. But it will be okay, and you're probably right that I should just find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Other than Ballet Acedemy East, are there other ballet summer camps for a 5 yo DD? Tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Joeffry? [ Reply | More
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School at Steps does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:12 PM Flag
[ - ] NYTimes outraged by Obama WH treatment of journalists: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/opinion/another-chilling-leak-investigation.html?_r=1& 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Thankfully someone has brought this to our attention!! [ Reply | More
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Sorry, you can go back to the thread about cheekbones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:22 PM Flag
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Do you think you're the only person who listens to the news??? We don't need you to provide the headlines [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:19 PM Flag
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Well some ditz was on here yesterday saying that only right-wing lunatics are disturbed by these revelations, so either she was wrong, or the NYTImes editorial board is now controlled by right-wing lunatics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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Obama administration is becoming a joke! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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Becoming? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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always was I guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:54 PM Flag
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Who needs CNN when we have you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
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So what yesterday was total denial that there was any story here, has already morphed into "old news" for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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^In which case be prepared to be quite bored for some time to come, because the public is quite fascinated to discover that the Obama Justice Department is run by fascists [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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Really? Fascists? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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No, I just don't think anyone comes here for news. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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+10000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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What ever happened to Benghazi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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Bill Clinton could have sex with an intern and the liberals didn't care. At this point, I think Obama could kill someone and most Democrats would say, "I hope he didn't hurt himself in the process." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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Its definitely seems that way, very sad for this country. No one should believe in their leaders so blindly. I'm not from this country so I'm not biases as most Americans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:02 PM Flag
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Bill Clinton didn't rape her, and he didn't sexually harass her. I feel for Monica Lewinsky, but she'd already had an affair with a married professor in college. One of her quotes to Linda Tripp was, "Why do I always get involved with married men?" The affair proved Clinton was a sleazeball, but it wasn't against the law. It was Republicans chasing anything they could get. Same with Benghazi. "Oh, wait, Obama did nothing wrong. Let's get him on how his administration argued about talking points should be..." It's endless and we've seen it before. If you can't govern, create scandals to distract from the fact that you can't govern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:09 PM Flag
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I think Monica was an open party and/or the aggressor, not harassed. However Bill had the option to control himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:13 PM Flag
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wasn't it Bush who pushed to re-establish ties with Libya anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:09 PM Flag
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News flash: Journalists from a newspaper are really upset about the treatment of journalists from a newspaper! The irony is that it's only legal to do what the White House did because Republicans pushed for this to be legal as part of the War on Terror. So the false horror and alarm of the Republicans is pretty rich. It's like when they are perfectly fine with the NYPD profiling Muslim mosques, but the IRS profiling the Tea Party is a shocking abuse! Profiling is totally wrong -- when it's against us! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: Kristen. 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:19 PM Flag
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Cute all American [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:20 PM Flag
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I like Kirsten [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:28 PM Flag
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I prefer Krirsten. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:35 PM Flag
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You got my VERY difficult to come by LOL. - np Don't know why, but struck my funny bone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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A tad exotic dancer-y. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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too goyish. what if she wanted to marry or work for a jew? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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We would give DD anti-Jew training from an early age so it would not be a factor to worry about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:33 PM Flag
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^That was not OP. Get lost, troll. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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Winner of the stupidest post of the day award. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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nn: Kristenela [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:57 PM Flag
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it's very 80s...Kristen, Krystal, Kirsten, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:28 PM Flag
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Kjerstin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:35 PM Flag
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sounds like white trash from Florida [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:35 PM Flag
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I feel like this is one of those names that's cute but not quite old enough to start using again. It was so popular so recently that it seems more like "a little late", and tired than classic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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Agree. At least wait until all the Kristens ar too old to strip anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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I was born in the 60s and I'm Kristen. I knew no one else at all with my name, never could get the little license plate for my bike or door plate for my room...no Kristen, ever. Imagine my surprise when a generation later, EVERYONE is named Kristen. So bizarre. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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ETA, definitely gave up stripping :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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OR: Haha. That would be odd! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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Same here. I'm an Ella born in the early 80s. It was very strange when suddenly it seemed like every baby had my name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] WWYD? DH invited his sister and her family to stay with us this weekend. He was talking to her today and she mentioned that one of her DCs has been really sick and is home from school for the last few days. We have twin 1 year olds. Do you think we can ask her to reschedule or would that be rude? TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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Phrase it in terms of giving her the out - "I know Brayden's been feeling under the weather, would it be easier for you guys to come another weekend?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:19 PM Flag
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Ooh good one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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It is only Wednesday. Her children will most likely be better by the weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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I wouldn't worry about it. You can asked her what the kid had and if he's well enough to visit, but that's it. Kids share germs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:20 PM Flag
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I would think that if DC were still that sick your SIL would not want to come over [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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I would phrase it as "I hope Jack is fever free by Friday as we were looking forward to seeing you. If not, what weekend works for you" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:54 PM Flag
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honey, your kids are going to get sick. Now or later--you can't wrap them in a bubble and honestly, you'd be harming them if you tried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Vent: I dislike my SIL, she believes she is super mommy, super wife, her family is perfect, most of her post on Facebook are about who blessed and special they are. I am not Jealous I am just annoyed. 41 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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Nobody's perfect. Count your blessings and get off FB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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Same boat here! Does your SIL actually do anything well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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Op, She does, and I think she is a good Mother and a Wife, I just hate her bragging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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Your capitalization reminds me of Hunter S. Thompson's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:24 PM Flag
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Lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:32 PM Flag
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While I don't post such things on FB (I avoid because I think it comes off as braggish), I don't think people feeling blessed necessarily think they are super anything. I think many of them just feel blessed, and good for them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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Op, I find the term " bless" awkward, why would you think you are more specially in God's eyes than everyone else ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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This. I had friends on FB who were at the Boston marathon during the bombings and posted afterwards about how blessed they were to be safe and how God is great and was really looking out for them. So then... what about the little boy who died? What did he do wrong that God wasn't looking out for him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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T H I S [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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This!! Are the rest of us cursed? I hate this phrase. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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WHy would that mean everyone else is cursed? It just means they are thankful that it did not happen to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:55 PM Flag
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It is smug and annoying. It implies they think they are more special in god's eyes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:57 PM Flag
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I don't think that's what they mean to imply. Or at least, that's not what I mean or think when I use the term. I don't typically use if on FB, but I certainly don't think being "blessed" means you are better in God's eyes. It just means you feel grateful for what you have (to me). I can see where the terminology would be weird to some, which is why I avoid it. But I don't think everyone who uses the term means they are more special to God. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:00 PM Flag
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I think their point is that THEY feel blessed/lucky/grateful to have NOT dealt with what some are dealing with. I don't see how that's saying the little boy did something wrong. Or even that they did something right. Blessing is not the same as earned reward. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:54 PM Flag
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IF I used the term "blessed" this is what I mean. I am grateful. Not better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:01 PM Flag
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OR: I don't think they are saying they are more special. They are just saying they feel very blessed. I feel very blessed by the life I have. And when I say that, I don't mean that I DESERVE it more than others...quite the opposite. If I felt like I'd EARNED it I wouldn't think of it as being "blessed" so much as a product of my hard work. I have worked hard in plenty of ways. But mostly I feel like I've been blessed with a much easier situation than many. That said, I don't typically post such sentiments on FB, because I DO think it's a bit insensitive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:01 PM Flag
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I'm an atheist who is trying to understand religion. I think that Christians don't think that God "blessing" them makes them any more special. They think that God should bless everyone. At least, that's what I tell myself when I see these "blessed" status updates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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As a Christian, I think you are right. At least I KNOW you are right for me. I do avoid using that term (except around Christian friends only, perhaps), but when I do use it I just mean that I feel very grateful for what I have. Not that I deserve it more. Sort of the opposite if anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:03 PM Flag
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FB and UB just do not mix. UBers have so many hang ups about FB it baffles me. Just get off of FB if it's making you dislike people so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:22 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:22 PM Flag
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Awesome advice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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Op, It is not only FB, she is like this when we meet ( family gatherings ). Annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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That's fine, but if FB contributes get off of FB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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not everyone is annoying on FB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:29 PM Flag
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OR: ITA. I enjoy FB. But if it's making you dislike someone I would stay away from FB or at least hide their FB from your feed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:38 PM Flag
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The fact that she sits on FB making her life sound wonderful is a great indication that it isn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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Op, I don't wish her bad things and I think her life is not bad, as I said before bragging is what annoys me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:22 PM Flag
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Eh. I know some people who are very happy and also very happy on FB. You can post stuff like OP mentioned and not necessarily be sitting at home alone all day on FB. There are some who post to overcompensate. There are also some who truly feel thrilled with their life and post it. I love my life. I am careful not to brag on FB. But if I posted something like this it would be true. ANd I know plenty who DO post stuff like this and really ARE happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
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There is perfect and there is Facebook perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:28 PM Flag
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This. Some people care more about Facebook perfect, which is so, so sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:34 PM Flag
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NP ITA. One of the meanest, cattiest women I know is such a charming person and devoted mother and wife on FB, according to how she depicts herself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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lol!!! Never trust fb, ugh [ Reply | More
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How* ( sorry iphone ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:22 PM Flag
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I think I'm friends with her on Facebook - totally want to gag at nearly every one of her posts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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I have some FB friends like this. I find their statuses silly and sappy, but it doesn't make me dislike them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:40 PM Flag
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NP me too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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In Yiddish, we'd say she is giving herself a kina hora or tempting the evil eye by bragging about her good fortune. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:54 PM Flag
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I don't think feeling blessed is necessarily bragging. I do think it's wise to avoid posting such statuses on FB because some will take it as bragging. But that's often NOT what they mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] How is it possible that today is only Wednesday? This week is kicking my ass, anyone else? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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I know! So wish it was Thursday - for $1.59 Big Macs at he McDonalds near St. Marks! [ Reply | More
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op: lol - I started the week thinking Monday was Memorial Day, so I'm screwed. Going to get your Big Macs tomorrow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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I hope so - my guilty pleasure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:38 PM Flag
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Good for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Gut renovation. Would you do it? We can afford to stay in our current apartment and simultaneously buy a brownstone in need of a gut renovation. Should we do it, or save ourselves the headache and get an already renovated one, that while not exactly to our taste and 3x as expensive, is move-in ready? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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We did it - and while we were in the midst of it, life truly sucked. Now I am so proud of our baby! [ Reply | More
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(Umm maybe baby wasn't the right word - I meant beautiful palace!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:24 PM Flag
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I would do the renovation to have the place you really want. You'll end up living there a long time [ Reply | More
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+1. If you're planning to be there 15-20 years, I would say yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:52 PM Flag
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any renovation i've ever heard of goes longer and more expensive than planned. i'd buy the ready to go version if i find something close to what i like [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:24 PM Flag
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We went with the done brownstone. Bought a way more expensive place than planned to get as close to what we actually wanted as possible, and we are super happy in it. Eventually bought a second home that is a fixer upper to get my renov fix. But at least it is a place I don't have to worry about actually needing to be in when construction runs long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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If you like creative projects, have the budget (it always costs more than you thought), can multitask, are patient & flexible, not afraid of confrontation, have bulldog persistence & a strong marriage-go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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This. I am poster just above. Primary reason I decided to go with finished brownstone is I was worried about the toll the reno of our primary residence would have on my marriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:43 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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If you have the money to live elsewhere, a renovation isn't that big of a deal. It's when you are living there or if living elsewhere is a big stretch, that people are a wreck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:53 PM Flag
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I'd probably suffer though the reno to get exactly what I wanted for 1/3 the money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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it won't be 1/3 the money signed Lived the renovation dream. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:54 PM Flag
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This. You only think it will be 1/3 the money. [ Reply | More
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