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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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You're not pregnant. Sorry - been there and even thought I saw a faint second line. GL! It will happen!
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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+1 take mucinex the 5 days before you ovulate. you'll be pregnant that month.
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05.22.13, 12:09 AM
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Really? The chemical is similar to the hormone? Wild.
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05.22.13, 12:13 AM
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Not sure if this is sarcasm but I was just offering advice because the first month I tried it I had major cervical mucus and finally got pregnant after a year of trying using every other trick in the book. My OB suggested it.
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05.22.13, 12:15 AM
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Haha. No, not sarcasm, but I did misread your post. Thought you meant mucinex would guarantee a false positive.
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05.22.13, 12:21 AM
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no, it thins out all the mucous in your nose AND your body. Thinner cervical mucous is easier for the sperm to swim through
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05.22.13, 12:15 AM
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Np. I tried that and it worked though cant prove that's why. Can't hurt though!
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05.22.13, 12:09 AM
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Same with Robitussin
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05.22.13, 12:12 AM
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np: What about sudafed -- would that work?
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05.22.13, 01:34 AM
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Me tooo!! How are you feeling? I feel bloated like I never have before.
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05.21.13, 11:57 PM
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I feel queasy and DH said my boobs looked way big. This is annoying.
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05.22.13, 12:04 AM
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Prob preg.
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05.22.13, 01:11 AM
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Mine was 2 weeks late. For reals. Took like 3 tests to make sure and then it showed up the next day. Weird
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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I tested negative for a week before I tested positive. My 2 year old is sleeping in the next room. I knew I was pregnant...I felt completely different. Exhausted, boobs hurting. If you feel significantly different than normal, you probably are just early enough that the hcg isn't registering on the tests. Wait a few more days and test again. A friend once said to me 'there are no false positives...but definitely some false negatives.'
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05.22.13, 12:36 AM
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Tests vary widely in sensitivity. Try a First Response Early Results.
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05.22.13, 12:41 AM
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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Same here, I was a meanie putting the kids to bed tonight. No dh and no naps= a long day
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05.21.13, 11:59 PM
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Mine is also 4.5 plus a 3 yo
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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how old is DC?
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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4.5 years old
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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No preschool?
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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Plunk that kid in front of Diego when you're feeling frazzled and go take a breather in another room. It's better to have the kid watch tv than to have you get pissed off at him because you've been together 24/7.
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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In school 2x/week.
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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Yes, of course. It's ok to say "mommy is short on patience. If you want things to go smoothly I need you to cooperate."
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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Yep, I'm pregnant, DH works all the time and I have been using this with my 3 yo. I used to actually have patience but some days are trying, even with the best of kids.
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05.22.13, 12:11 AM
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Honestly, this is why I think being a SAHM (when dc are under 5) is harder than being a WOHM. In *most* cases, at a desk job, your office is quiet, you get a half hour lunch break of peace and quiet, and you can use the bathroom throughout the day without little people knocking on the door or barging in. Now, there are some high high powered jobs that are probably more stressful and hectic than a day with small children, but the average job is more restful and sanity-preserving, IMO
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05.22.13, 12:10 AM
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Someone on this board is eloquent, and a clear thinker.
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05.22.13, 12:07 AM
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ITD..I have done both, and the difference is when you WOH, you then get to be a SAH from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. There is no lunch break and the bathroom is full of your colleagues, and there is definitely no naps.
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05.22.13, 12:18 AM
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NP-you don't get it.
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05.22.13, 12:16 AM
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I do get it, I have SAH and WOH, staying at home was much easier.
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05.22.13, 12:26 AM
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np-how old were Dcs when you went back to work?
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05.22.13, 12:28 AM
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3 and 5
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05.22.13, 12:39 AM
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np: it is the opposite for me, but I'm just not naturally a baby/toddler person (I find it all extremely tedious at that age but love from 3 up). I am also lucky to have a 9-5 job where I have an office
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05.22.13, 01:17 AM
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Op: the worst part is that I am home until they are in school and then we go back to work! Just as it gets easier! Go figure!
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05.22.13, 12:19 AM
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Same situation here with my 2.5 ds. He is currently watching dinosaur train because I need a break
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05.22.13, 12:28 AM
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Shouldn't he be in bed?
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05.22.13, 12:29 AM
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He goes to bed at 9
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05.22.13, 12:52 AM
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I wish I had done this, we used to put our 2.5 yr old to bed at 7:30 and he was up by 5 am everyday.
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05.22.13, 12:50 AM
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Totally understandable, this is advice for the future travels but I try to plan a playdate/park meeting with a friend, especially if it is a non-school night. Also, if you are able to have a sitter come in at some point. I often have a sitter very late afternoon, I run out briefly and she'll help with either dinner or bedtime. (Have a 3 yr old and 1 yr old)
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05.22.13, 12:55 AM
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meant school day
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05.22.13, 12:56 AM
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05.21.13, 11:57 PM
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are you counting commuting time back to the city?
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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Yes she literally wouldn;t work any extra hours she would be back in the city at her end time and we would leave when she came in the morning.
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05.21.13, 11:54 PM
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It seems like a PITA to me, but fortunately, I'm not your nanny.
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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really why? It is actually a much easier day for her - I am around. She spends 2 work hours on transportation etc.
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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The thought of doing that occasionally sounds ok, but every Friday for the summer? Tedious.
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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Just june and july. And not every weekend just like 3 out of 4.
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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many nannies would not like that you're around. She also loses her freedom, depending on your kid's age, she probably has playdates and things she does with friends. In Ct she'll be stuck in the house.
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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This.
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05.22.13, 12:13 AM
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There are likely more things to do outside vs in the city.
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05.22.13, 12:46 AM
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Does she have her own Dcs? Maybe she doesn't like the idea of being that far away from them.
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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Nope no DC.
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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Seems fine to me.
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05.22.13, 12:13 AM
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I'd see how she feels in a few days. If a parent first brought this up I would worry that it would actually lead to a lot more work time (even if you are saying it won't). Also I can understand not being comfortable working while you are home - that's usually a disaster!!
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05.22.13, 12:12 AM
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Why didn't you broach this when you were hiring? You said she's new
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05.22.13, 12:32 AM
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since January - I didn't know this would be possible with me in terms of my work.
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05.22.13, 01:11 AM
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I don't know why people are giving you a hard time. Maybe envy. We do same with our nanny to long island. We ask in advance each week and it is mostly fine unless she has plans in the city after work in which case the commute doesn't work. But we all view it as a win win. She gets an easier day and outside the city.
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05.22.13, 12:45 AM
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Thank you! It is an easier day because there is a lot more to do with the kids and she works shorter hours. I am not home the entire time.
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05.22.13, 01:12 AM
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maybe she gets carsick? I don't get carsick but I do not like sitting in a car for an hour.
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05.22.13, 12:52 AM
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you said you are driving with her? I wouldn't like spending time in a car with my boss for an hour.
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05.22.13, 01:01 AM
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OP - none of these comments make sense in my situation. I work partly from home so I am home like 1/2 the time anyway.
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05.22.13, 01:07 AM
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The only way you will know what she's thinking it to ask her. Do it in as gentle a way as possible, tell her that you really respect her and you want things to work out for both of you, but you need more information about what is bothering her about this idea b/c it's not adding to her workday at all. If she just says, "I'm just not comfortable," go through the list (car ride? in an unfamiliar place? away from social scene?) and ask her which part bothers her.
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05.22.13, 01:14 AM
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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STCM here for a bit, yes.
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05.22.13, 12:13 AM
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Hi! Will DD get a part in this show?
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05.22.13, 12:22 AM
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Check where you asked this on the other page.
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05.22.13, 12:25 AM
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I just saw it. Thanks.... She is very strong and sharp. I am not sure how she would react if she didn't get the part. I would be ok with it because I honestly am tired of this business for her.
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05.22.13, 12:28 AM
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Will I get a job offer for the interview I had about 2 weeks ago?
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05.22.13, 12:33 AM
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I pulled the Ace of Wands. This is a very propitious card for getting a new job! It is a career related card (think of a magic wand or conductor's wand - creation!) and often heralds a new beginning. As I say, it is looking excellent for this job, this card shows that you are giving off a lot of positive energy at this point, and I am sure it showed in the interview.
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05.22.13, 12:49 AM
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Hi Tarot mom. I am the mom divorcing and wrote you yesterday about how incredible your cards are for me. Can you go back to that thread and read what I wrote?
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05.22.13, 12:52 AM
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I'm sorry, do you have a link? I am utterly incapable of performing any searches here right now, thanks!
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05.22.13, 12:56 AM
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Yes, I saw that. Seems like that lawyer's a pretty sharp cookie, and advising you to see a doctor is very thoughtful. I think you're going to have a good team on all fronts to see you through this.
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05.22.13, 01:05 AM
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I hope you are right :)
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05.22.13, 02:24 AM
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05.21.13, 11:49 PM
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Public transportation?? How plebby. I don't want anyone touching my baby's bug.
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05.21.13, 11:50 PM
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can't use them for bus or subway, really. buy a cheap umbrella stroller to use on public transportation.
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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05.21.13, 11:53 PM
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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You don't - you use an umbrella stroller for that (at least I do) or the city micro is great for that too.
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05.21.13, 11:54 PM
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Please don't take a large stroller like this on the subway. Only umbrella strollers. You can either carry dc down the stairs in it or take dc out and put stroller over your shoulder for the stairs and put dc back in stroller on the platform before train comes.
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05.22.13, 12:05 AM
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MacLaren Volo.
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05.22.13, 12:09 AM
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You only go to subway stops with elevators. Or you get a citi mini. But basically I would avoid the subway unless your'e doing elevator stops.
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05.22.13, 12:42 AM
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don't be one of those asses with their bugaboos blocking the door or expecting room on a rush hour 6 train.
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05.22.13, 12:44 AM
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you don't. they are good for strolling not carrying. avoid subways or use different stroller in these cases.
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05.22.13, 01:24 AM
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05.21.13, 11:47 PM
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VBA
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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Very Below Average?
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05.21.13, 11:49 PM
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Ha! Just googled that. NO, it wasn't at all but glad to hear it. Given I live in NYC and a meager $300K is far below my peers income. It's actually quite stressful, but much of the reason we will be moving.
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05.21.13, 11:51 PM
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Man, I live in NYC and my HHI is $50K. Savings $0. Count yourself lucky or come hang out with us poor folk in the boroughs.
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05.21.13, 11:59 PM
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I agree with you OR. My husband and I am extremely grateful for what we have and don't take anything for granted. We both come from very middle class beginnings (and I as "poor folk from the boroughs". Was just curious how we actually are fairing in the UB world of second homes, cooks, and the like.
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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YOu live in a dream world. OP is doing fine.
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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Fine, but not amazing, right? They don't own property.
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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VBA means "veiled brag alert," just so you know.
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05.22.13, 12:04 AM
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you'll probably end up in a cardboard box. you are years behind. what the hell have you been thinking? irresponsible.
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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05.21.13, 11:53 PM
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hey, you asked. what do you think we're going to say? obviously you have way more money than most, are you looking for a virtual high five?
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05.22.13, 12:50 AM
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36 yo and no kids, you are a slacker!
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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jealous much?
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05.21.13, 11:57 PM
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It was a joke. I am not jealous, rented for a year and hated it.
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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Why don't you buy an apartment?
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05.21.13, 11:57 PM
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We decided that NYC is out of our means so we will look to buy in the suburbs in the few months. IMHO one needs a Big Law, Hedge Fund, Private Wealth, or Medical Physician to live without stress in NYC. That's simply not our reality which we are fine with.
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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Methinks by "NYC" you mean Manhattan only, right?
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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Yes.
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05.22.13, 12:04 AM
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How sad that "Medical physician" is part of this list.
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05.22.13, 12:12 AM
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why? physicians work so hard for their money and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on education and insurance alone.
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05.22.13, 12:21 AM
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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How the fuck have you managed to save $700k! Well done!!!
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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Thank you. Very sadly, one third of that was through inheritance. The rest is because we live well beneath our means. We have a budget that allows us to save at approximately 35% of our income. I max out our 401K every year, contribute to IRA, and invest for the long-term.
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05.22.13, 12:12 AM
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For example, I don't spend excessively on clothing, handbags, etc. My husband and I have our priority categories (me - grooming, him - going out) so our splurges are in those areas. With regards to vacation, eating out, transportation, dry cleaning, groceries, even gas - we try to make sure we are discriminating in how we spend our money. At this phase though, I'm pretty sure once we have kids the 35% level of savings will be reduced drastically but this is one of the reasons we are trying hard to save now while we still can.
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05.22.13, 12:20 AM
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you are doing great! congrats. we have kids and still save ~ 35%, but we spend little on housing. how much do you spend on that?
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05.22.13, 12:30 AM
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you're doing great obviously but now I hope you don't hit fertility issues because you waited too long to have kids.. I'm 36 with three kids but poor lol
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05.22.13, 12:54 AM
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why so difficult: 10 years, 150k after tax a year. 30k in rent, 12k for food. round up to 50k expenses, save 100k a year for 10 years = 1M. live below means
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05.22.13, 02:03 AM
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Financial planner dad here. You're doing far better than average for your age and income. Keep up the good work.
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05.22.13, 01:38 AM
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here's mine: 39, married, 1 kid. 300k HHI. all savings, no help/inheritance. Grew up poor. 400k in 401k, 1M in cash/Cds/stock, 1M in investment RE purchased last year. no debt or mortgage. Still renting. Live well below means
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05.22.13, 01:50 AM
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05.21.13, 11:46 PM
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Yes you can.
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05.21.13, 11:47 PM
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Maxi dress come in petite lengths. Get one that comes to your ankles.
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05.21.13, 11:53 PM
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It's not just about the proportions, it's whether it will be flattering (and the answer is probably 'no').
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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Yes flattering as long as the print isn't overwhelming.
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05.22.13, 12:09 AM
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I'm in the same boat.
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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My short friend wears them. They look great on her IMO.
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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I am you and I think I look like a dwarf in them.
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05.22.13, 12:14 AM
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Op: thanks! Any recs for one? Would love to order one tonight!!
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05.22.13, 12:14 AM
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I am your size, I would try on at a store.
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I am short and busty, I cannot wear them.
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05.22.13, 12:14 AM
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05.21.13, 11:43 PM
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None, fortunately
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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Nice!
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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I think I had 40k. Maybe a bit more... From law school. I'm in the teens now!
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05.21.13, 11:47 PM
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Together, we had around 100k, due to med school for me and phd for DH. Paid it off the first yr after I started working.
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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Paid off in one year? Wow!
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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Started with 20k, added 10k for masters. paid off 4k so far.
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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Good start. Pay off your debt, live below your means and save/invest. You will be fine.
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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sadly I graduated a long time ago , sigh
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05.21.13, 11:57 PM
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40k and have $1600 left
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05.21.13, 11:57 PM
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You are almost there!
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05.22.13, 12:35 AM
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$16k (TTT law school with full ride) and have $5k left to pay.
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05.22.13, 12:04 AM
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Started with 25k which I paid slowly until I finally had a big pay year when I was 28 (finance job commission based). I wrote check for 16k balance and it was the best feeling! I went to a state school so luckily didn't come out with 100k debt like some of my friends
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05.21.13, 11:39 PM
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Not too bad, what is your HHI? Can you pay down some of that loan? Living at home?
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05.21.13, 11:42 PM
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Live in the city. I had about 20k in loans undergrad (paid off 4k, I guess?) And took out 10 for my masters. Just graduated. Make 33k part-time. Will make 50k base with some overtime at new job.
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05.21.13, 11:49 PM
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just keep chipping away at those student loans. Pay down some principal once in a while, because the interest rate you're getting on your savings is about 6% lower than what you're paying on the loan
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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Good start. Pay off your debt, live below your means and save/invest. You will be fine.
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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05.21.13, 11:36 PM
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Everyday ? You area heavy drinker dear
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05.21.13, 11:37 PM
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This
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05.21.13, 11:46 PM
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Hello this
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05.21.13, 11:43 PM
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BS.
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05.21.13, 11:48 PM
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Keep on kidding yourself. You need 12 steps.
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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Np. You people are so uptight. But it's fine to have 5 diet cokes a day?
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05.21.13, 11:54 PM
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Project much?
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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Nonsense.
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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yeah, that's not "heavy", but if you're really saying 3 glasses of wine a day, then you're not a moderate drinker either. I'd say you're a "drinker"
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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THIS!
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05.22.13, 12:24 AM
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I'd say "moderate" is between light and drunk.
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05.22.13, 01:53 AM
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I drink the same. When I stop drinking, every once in a while for detox purposes, my weight doesn't change. I would suggest it's not the wine that causes any weight issues. My two cents...
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05.21.13, 11:45 PM
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NP-I would suggest you're in denial...
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05.21.13, 11:44 PM
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Nope. I'm the same.
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. I guess I'll just have to suffer.
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05.21.13, 11:53 PM
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Depends in how big your pour, but I'd say you'd lose a little less than a pound a week.
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05.21.13, 11:39 PM
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A lot of wine
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05.21.13, 11:43 PM
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You are an alcoholic. :( Get some help.
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05.21.13, 11:43 PM
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Oh please. Only in America.
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05.21.13, 11:53 PM
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Such sanctimommidom.
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05.21.13, 11:55 PM
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No, most of Europe are addicted too.
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05.22.13, 12:09 AM
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This is not moderate IMO. fwiw. But to answer your question, yes. Also you will get better sleep.
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05.21.13, 11:44 PM
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NP--I agree! I drank 2-3 drinks per day for 9 days straight when I was on vacation (before dcs) and I came home from the trip 5 lbs fatter and feeling like crap. And I drink regularly, roughly 3-5 drinks a week.
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05.22.13, 12:08 AM
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are you a woman or a man? If a woman, that's not moderate drinking.
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05.21.13, 11:51 PM
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you're on the verge of alcoholism.
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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I am not a drinker but in Europe, this is not considered heavy drinking. Is this considered heavy here?
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05.21.13, 11:53 PM
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Ask your doctor. You're killing your liver.
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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OP: my liver enzymes are fine. Thanks for your concern. I am European; your reaction is surprising!
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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Hey I'm European too, but you need to keep mentioning it. Go to a doctor and ask him/her what they think. Alcohol is bad for you. 3 glasses of it every day is just not good. European or not.
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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Those European livers are more robust.
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05.22.13, 12:25 AM
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Apparently, yes. But if you replace wine soda, you're ok.
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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And a wagonload of anti anxiety/depressants.
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05.22.13, 12:17 AM
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np. This is a good point. which is why i am amazed by how many drink alcohol PLUS take Rx!
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05.22.13, 12:27 AM
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Not me. I picked.
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05.22.13, 12:26 AM
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Love Europe.
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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No, that's not heavy, because then what would you call the people who have two bottles of wine a night?
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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Euch who the hell drinks that much?!
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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freakin drunks
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05.22.13, 12:13 AM
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My husband.
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05.22.13, 12:20 AM
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I go hard, but 2 bottles a night would probably be the end of me. I hold at 1.
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05.22.13, 01:54 AM
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probably. and you'll save money. that's a lot of wine per week!
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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05.22.13, 12:23 AM
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My friend stopped and lost eight pounds. Medium build. How much do you weigh now?
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05.21.13, 11:59 PM
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My college roommate was a drinker. Switched from scotch to light beer for a semester and lost 20 pounds. She was still an alcoholic at the end of the semester, just thinner.
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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Destroys your metabolism, cut out the alcohol
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05.21.13, 11:58 PM
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+1 !
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05.22.13, 12:22 AM
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attacking her, seriously? she just drinks a little too much, and she was trying to stop anyway. love how every mean-spirited person on here has to chime in.
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05.22.13, 12:01 AM
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We're not attacking op, we're just pointing out that she's underestimating what kind of drinker she is.
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05.22.13, 12:03 AM
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np. Ita. It depends on how big her glass is. If she is having three, 6-oz glasses per night, that's almost a whole bottle each night. With her drinking 18/25 ounces each night. C'mon guys??
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05.22.13, 12:20 AM
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I drink 2 a night and wouldn't / couldn't give it up!! That's not a lot.
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05.22.13, 12:08 AM
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Anyway, if you want to stop drinking, but still need to relax, try Kava Tea or Easy Now Tea by Traditional Medicinals. Good luck!
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05.22.13, 12:21 AM
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NP--where do you buy these? I am always looking for new teas!
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05.22.13, 12:28 AM
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Whole Foods has so many (too many).
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05.22.13, 12:37 AM
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I love wine but 2-3 glasses per day is adding 500+ calories to your intake. Cut it to just weekends and you will def lose (plus you will look less bloated)
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05.22.13, 12:37 AM
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I guess each country and culture has its blind spots : everyone freaking out about wine in a country where people shoot kids in a school.
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05.22.13, 12:36 AM
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You know what? If you want to use that as your excuse to drink, then fine. Cheers!
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05.22.13, 12:49 AM
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sadly, this
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05.22.13, 01:05 AM
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Ah, perspective.
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05.22.13, 01:54 AM
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05.21.13, 11:34 PM
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^^Should say not for another few years
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05.21.13, 11:35 PM
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I wouldn't buy any RE in the next few years that you think you can 'easily unload'. Too unpredictable still.
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05.21.13, 11:42 PM
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Op: this was my thought too...
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05.21.13, 11:37 PM
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Don't move to the suburbs until you have school-age children. Look in Old Town, Lincoln Park, Bucktown and Roscoe Village.
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05.21.13, 11:44 PM
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+1. Live in the city if you are young and childless! Those hoods are all good.
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05.21.13, 11:39 PM
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NP: agree, definitely live in the city. Make sure you're in a good school district like Burley, Blaine, or Bell.
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05.21.13, 11:53 PM
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Totally live in the city. Never understand why people without kids move to the burbs...
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05.21.13, 11:48 PM
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Dont put off the baby making. Earl 30's + 'few years' = infertility or difficulties.
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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THIS - have a baby ASAP!
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05.22.13, 12:06 AM
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not true
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05.22.13, 12:00 AM
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I say rent in the city
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05.21.13, 11:59 PM
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Loved living in Lincoln Park....and rent!
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05.22.13, 12:06 AM
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People in Chicago have kids earlier. Just so you know. But what I would recommend is that when you decide to have your kids, move to the neighborhood you want to be in right before. You will meet a bunch of new moms once you have your first kid. And you want to stay living in that area afterwards as you'll most likely form strong bonds. Not everyone is this way, but that's how it worked out for me. I'm incredibly close to about 6 women I met in a neighborhood mom's group and I'd hate to let go of all the support I have with them by moving neighborhoods now.
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05.22.13, 12:46 AM
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05.21.13, 11:33 PM
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It's not like he quit altogether. He was home schooled.
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05.21.13, 11:35 PM
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IQ is what matters. She knew he had high IQ and had confidence. Same with Bill Gates and Zuck
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05.21.13, 11:46 PM
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but still if your kid was on the computer all day and night wouldn't you say, go out and get some fresh air (like the Times reports she did not say).
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05.21.13, 11:50 PM
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Thinking of Adam Lanza?
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05.22.13, 02:52 AM
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He looks (and sounds) like a fairly distinctive character. I am sure she wanted him to succeed, and realized he had the best chance to do this by focusing only on his strengths, as opposed to becoming well-rounded.
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05.21.13, 11:51 PM
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she didn't know, she took a flyer and got lucky. none of us know the right thing to do, we make educated guesses and do the best we can. there are plenty of smart kids who take an unconventional path and don't end up successful, they just don't make the news.
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05.22.13, 12:02 AM
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I agree. Plenty of high IQs are living in mommy's basement playing with their home built HAM radio set.
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05.22.13, 12:20 AM
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Think you're right on the money.
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I would be so proud if my kid invented Tumblr or Facebook... LOL!
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05.22.13, 12:38 AM
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I think the success was less to do with IQ, rather: 1) luck 2) commitment and giving up 3) smart enough to create the prototype 4) nothing to loose, ie food is still on the table if he fails. He did great!
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05.22.13, 01:22 AM
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*lose* learn to spell
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05.22.13, 02:52 AM
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05.21.13, 11:31 PM
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Depressed.
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05.21.13, 11:32 PM
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why just shoes.
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05.21.13, 11:35 PM
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How high are the heels?
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05.21.13, 11:33 PM
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05.21.13, 11:41 PM
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That's high, OP. I love high heels, wear high heels, but anything above 2" is a bit much. Love them, own them, but they are not meant for walking:)
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05.21.13, 11:56 PM
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do you have high arches?
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05.21.13, 11:30 PM
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So buy Dr. Scholl's to get to and from events. I think moms who push strollers in heels are trying too hard.
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05.21.13, 11:31 PM
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Shoe insets. I have them in all my shoes and I'm 26
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05.21.13, 11:37 PM
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someday, the inserts aren't going to cut it and you will have to wear sensible footwear. bwahahahaha.
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05.21.13, 11:45 PM
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I'm 48 and I hope never to wear sensible footwear.
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05.22.13, 12:18 AM
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I rarely wear heels because they hurt too much. It's gotten worse as I've gotten older.
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05.21.13, 11:41 PM
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Same here. Vast majority of shoes are not wearable comfortable. Pretty heels are not worth the pain for me.
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05.21.13, 11:51 PM
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Same here. Rarely wear heels.
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05.21.13, 11:51 PM
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I get cramps in the front of my feet after wearing heels...I had to stop.
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05.21.13, 11:52 PM
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Me too! Do you have flat feet? I think that's my problem. Now I wear flats to work, slip on the high heels while I am there, and slip them off as soon as the day is over. Wear non-cute shows when I go out. Sad.
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05.21.13, 11:49 PM
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05.21.13, 11:24 PM
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Your brother doesn't sound like a good date. Sorry.
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Why were you on a date with your brother?
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05.21.13, 11:25 PM
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NP-read her post again, it was a wedding.
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05.21.13, 11:23 PM
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Yes, we were seated at the same table at a family wedding.
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05.21.13, 11:24 PM
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Your brother is an asshole.
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05.21.13, 11:27 PM
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true. but the girl is a dummy b/c that prob wasn't the first time he was a prick to her.
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05.21.13, 11:31 PM
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op: I know. The last girl he dated clung to him for TEN years before I flat out told him he needed to put a ring on it or tell her he would never marry her so she had a chance to find someone else. He is a disaster.
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05.21.13, 11:26 PM
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How old is your brother? Is he open to get some dating advice/instruction from you?
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05.21.13, 11:25 PM
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32...he listens when I yell. ;)
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05.21.13, 11:27 PM
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Please yell at him! He needs to get better at dating or you will never be an aunt!
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05.21.13, 11:35 PM
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some woman wasted her entire 20's on him? some women need help.
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05.21.13, 11:30 PM
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True, but he strung her along.
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Yeah, I mean she was totally at fault too for being an idiot, but I told him he had to end it with her, and he finally did. I hope she finds someone to make her happy.
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05.21.13, 11:34 PM
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What happened in his childhood that contributed to him being how he is?
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05.21.13, 11:34 PM
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I'm not a shrink. Mom was overly religious. Dad was a follower. He's a schmoozer.
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05.21.13, 11:36 PM
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And a loser.
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For me it's diet. Exercise makes me more hungry and crave carbs.
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Diet. I am 5'7 and 133 too.
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05.21.13, 11:21 PM
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OP- thanks. Do you find this hard to maintain? What do you typically eat each day?
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05.21.13, 11:28 PM
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No I think this is my set weight. I try not to overdo it on carbs. Lots of veggies, fish, chicken as well as things like beans and lentils and eggs. I definitely will eat a slice or pizza or get ice cream if I want it though, just not every day.
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05.21.13, 11:31 PM
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^^ Like tonite for dinner we're having chicken and asparagus, no starch. I had a little mozzarella and tomato too.
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05.21.13, 11:34 PM
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Do you drink wine?
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05.21.13, 11:35 PM
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I used to but mostly stopped because of TTC.
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05.21.13, 11:36 PM
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Did your weight drop when you stopped wine? And good luck TTC!
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05.21.13, 11:38 PM
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Not as much as I thought it would! I think you make up the calories elsewhere or something
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05.21.13, 11:43 PM
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The more you exercise (cardio)the hungrier you get. 3,500 caloric deficit=1lb weight loss. Find out how much your body needs to maintain then create a 500calorie caloric daily deficit to lose a pound a week.Good luck
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05.21.13, 11:21 PM
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OP - thanks for this. So, just burning 500 calories a day on the elliptical should take care of things, right, even if I don't change anything else?
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05.21.13, 11:37 PM
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As long as you don't eat more to make it up.
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05.21.13, 11:38 PM
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for me it is much more exercise - intense exercise makes me less hungry and more motivated, plus it builds muscle which keeps my metabolism humming.
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05.22.13, 12:04 AM
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not sure how much you have to lose, but I've been really happy with Weight Watchers online. I'm down 13 pounds in 7 weeks and feel amazing. I don't feel at all like I'm "dieting" and have just really learned to make better habits and choices.
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05.22.13, 12:14 AM
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