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• chooooooooooooooooooooooke
• they are falllling apart!!!!!! hard to watch.
• 2 yo will sit on the potty but how do I get her to pee in it?
• In college I listened to...
• Anyone on who has done any biomedical stuff for ASD?
• Celebrity whose life you want. Me: George Clooney. Rich, no spouse/dcs, can do whatever he wants whenever, lives part time in Italy ARRRGGH
• In my teens I listened too......
• had "debate" tonight w/ my dad about politicans having affairs. i think it sux & influences my vote. dad thinks it's so common & politicians shouldn't be penalized. really
• did anyone read the newsweek piece about rielle hunter? it's a total piece of sh&t, can't believe they ran it.
• random FYI. "Micheal" was #435 in popularity for baby names in 2007
• if I am trying to sleep train db, what do I do if she wakes up in the middle of the night? what about early morning when I don't want her to wake up toddler?
• were you ever New Wave
• Why isn't there a school within 1/2 hour from my home, that specializes in kids like my ds that costs under 5k a year? The approaching school year is making me nauseaus
• How would you feel: You are away with kids during week in summer. DH (at home) has a female friend he met through work (who might be a good connection to have) in town for a few days
• i like the name nastia
• sadly, i used to wonder what John Edwards would be like in bed. I sh*t you not, pathetic.
• james franco was on freaks and geeks?
• Can someone post something that has someting to do with "toddler"s!
• I challenge you to post something interesting that is NOT about the Olys today
• I'm surprised this gymnast looks so muscular and broad... I thought they usually looked prepubescent.
• how many nights do you cook?
• are the jusges scoring china higher because its the home country? is that typical?
• asked last night, but very late... How long do I need to give this couple's counseling thing a try? Not making any significant progress yet...
• going to DMV tomorrow to change my name on license. what do i need ot bring?
• repost from earlier today- grocery budget- hot topic in our HH- How much do you spend a month? where do you live? What store do you do most of your shopping at? tia
• Bela is an abusive fuckwad and anyone who defends him is a sick twisted fuck.
• bh contractions need to stop. if only so i will actually be able to tell when i really go into labor.
• 2yo and i got caught in bees nest (hive?) today. he and i were covered in bees. freakiest thing ever. poor thing was stung twice. sucked. thanx for listening.
• do you make packing lists for vacation? or just wing it?
• Anyone else have inverted nipples? Mine totally "popped" when I was pg w/#1, but now (6 mos after weaning #2), one of them has really receded...
• pg and have had splitting headache since last night. have hydrated w/ water and taken a nap, but still throbbing. suggestions?
• These young gymnasts--I just want them all to get medals. I know I'm spouting corny bullshit, but I look at how young they are and hate to see them feel crushed.
• rephrasing my post: has anyone potty trained at or before 21 months and have any tips. I know the majority of you disagree with this, but I'd just like to know, as I know it a lot of
• Please don't flame me, but I think that any mother who allows their dc to watch TV before the age of 7 is absolute trash.
• After #2, I worked out 3x a week and did wieight watchers and went from 162 to 145 in 3 months. Then life demanded that I give up the gym and I also quit weight watchers. In the last
• I have a kid with a national-level skill. It is a strange thing, great but strange. Anyone else here?
• Dh is not making enough money to last us to the end of the month - much less to save. Looks like I probably need to get a job. Haven't worked in 6 years. I have no idea what to
• Do you think most people are faithful to their spouses? Do you think that inevitably everyone is tempted and choose to stay faithful or not?
• you know the female announcer who covered men's synchronized diving last night? i keep hearing her say "vertical" in her disgusting accent and wanting to stab her
• when dc bump their heads, my filipina nanny rubs the spot really hard, saying this is what they do in the phillipes. seems to me this is exactly not what you want to be doing, can
• I am finally losing weight!
• Are you doing what you always wanted to do?
• 20mo sleep regression- all of sudden db won't go down to sleep easily anymore. Anyone experience this too? what did you do. Our routine is now spread out to over an hour with bath,
• 2 things were confirmed on Jon and Kate last night-they have a nanny which they call a "helper" (snort) and they are looking to move to NC. which proves the rumor
• so to be an olympic athlete is it genes or training?
• OTs are now saying that my dc has 'sensory intergration issues'. I'm not sure I understand what that means. New to this, anyone else out there with this dx? Will dc outgrow this?
• your opinion on peanuts while pregnant? i abstained my first due to medical knowledge then stating it increases risk of dc food allergies. now i am torn for #2.
• OK so how am i going to get 21 mo ds who doesn't speak much yet, out of diapers before #2 is born later this month/early next.?
• I am always attracted to older men. I am around 30yo and I would say 45-50yo men. I would love to know what it would be like to have a relationship with an older man. I am meaning only
• The chinese have sewn little misquito implants into those costumes- so it will look like these little girls are developing.
• wow, the chinese take their kids away to train at 3 and they see them once a year!
• There is no way these chinese girls are 16
• SHUT THE FUCK UP BELA HATING MOM!
• My DD is almost 14 months and doesn't really say any words. She used to say baby and ball, but has sort of stopped. This is fine, right? nothing to worry about. She's exposed to more
• Facebook makes me feel so popular. it is like my little mood lifter after a night of YBM beatdowns
• BELA IS NOTORIOUS FOR BEING VERY VERBALLY ABUSIVE TO HIS GYMNASTS, EVEN THE VERY YOUNG ONES.
• you guys would never survive in the nederlands. they mostly do childbirth with no pain medication there.
• Star who needs a new haircut-Jessica Simpson. seriously. Ken Paves should be shot.
• are there 2 moms in shanghai right now? are you both americans? i am so jealous.
• 4.5 yo dd doesn't want to take ballet or swimming. what are some other classes that she might be interested in?
• i love how the americans are sitting there like that- so unladylike. so american,
• my dh's vasectomy failed. a friend, who is a lawyer, told me that we could file a wrongful life suit.
• any other windsor terrace/park slope moms on? i'm freaking out about airplane traffic in our neighborhood. tonight at the bob dylan concert i kept seeing loads of planes overhead. and
• seriously, those little chinese girls are 8.
• did you teach your child baby sign? was it helpful?
• Bela, I love you.
• How can I stop myself from feeling like nothing I do is good enough. Even when I was in college and would get a 4.0 I would feel like they were giving it to the wrong person because I
• We just moved into a new neighborhood and we ust ran into one of the first people we met. He said he just got back from the drug store. His wife wanted wanted him to get some wine and
• SHanghai mom: Just out of curiousity, are they currently showing the French girl do her floor routine? Let me know when you do commercial break -- just curious to see how similar the
• Did you have family members calling for you for NYC preschool apps? do you need extra people on the day after labor day?
• barbie haters please do not reply. Is 4yo too young for first Barbie?
• Any lawyers on who have done traffic court?
• who pays for all this stadiums and such?
• Let'S POST PICS! LET'S POST PICS! LET'S POST PICS! LET'S POST PICS!
• dh has a job offer in Amsterdam. Should we move the whole family to Amsterdam?! Holy fuck!
• NYC women seem so empty, shallow, bitter and sad. Why?
• what do you think Micheal Phelps' mom is like? do you think she knws everything about him (girls,sex) or she is hands off until it comes to swimming. Do you think a mom that raises a
• did you see GWB holding the flag the wrong way? priceless.
• I want a 3rd db but honestly, I am so dreading the ttc and 2 week wait drama.
• WTF?
• shanghai poster..are you visiting?
• what's the age limit for the olympics
• why do the female gymnasts feel the need to wear so much makeup? so pointless.
• people- i agree, asians look younger than they are. but no matter hwo young you look, you dont have baby teeth at 16
• need a good class for 4.5 yo dd for afterschool. preferrably something that's maybe a 2 hour drop off thing. suggestions?
• Name Poll: Hollis
• Please find me a cute small toddler backpack for preschool. LL Bean and Lands End have little ones for 4 yrs and up. Still too big. Thanks!
• For those questioning the Chinese gymnasts' ages, look at their coaches -- they look like they're about 17 but are probably 40.
• where is Micheal Phelps' dad?
• Ok, so I can sense that I am spiraling into ppd....now that my twins are here. Don't have enough money to hire any help, and have not been on prozac since ttc, and I can just tell that
• anyone a former gymnast?
• I don't understand people who don't practice their faith. I mean you devote hours to Red Tube, but you can't say a prayer of gratitude or go to church and worship for an hour?
• where-should-I-sleep mom here. going with the couch, for sure.
• I love watching the intensity on these little girls faces.
• I've been slathering so much sunblock on my dc that they have no color at all. they look sickly on the playground.
• What do you call a WT virgin?
• why are the american gymnasts so much moe muscular/buky than the Russians and Chinese? Not saying they look better or worse, but it's odd. Isn't here a physical standard for most
• What are you insecure about that DH has no idea you are insecure about?
• Funny. I'm Chinese and have been criticizing China for hrv, substituting a pretty girl for the talented one, etc., but when I see others doing it, I feel myself getting defensive.
• if they can say they're 16...I'm 24! yeah, that's right, 24
• POLL: In what religious tradition were you raised? Do you still practice?
• Often the evenings on YBM are fun, light-hearted and intelligent. You ladies are dull and STUPID.
• When's my milk going to come in? db #3 born 2 d ago. should be any minute, right?
• what bar do you consider fun for a mixed group of people (30's-40's) in manhattan. downtown or west side. tia for suggestions.
• do you think it is healthy for a young girl to be watching these gymnasts?
• Did anyone else read this? Chinese girl that sang at the Olympics wasn't cute enough..so they had a stunt double fill in for her!!!
• Finally decided on gifts for 6yo for his bday ... Magnetix, Mouse Trap, Scrabble Jr., Legos. Sound workable? What am I forgetting that he would LOVE?
• I feel that we should not be competing with these Chinese gymnast (young females). They are removed from their families at age three and only see their parents once a year?? isn't this child ab
• does anyone know about the university of medicine & dentistry of NJ? is that a real school?
• Affair
• Where do you live?
• Wait--did they just say that the Chinese girls see their families ONCE a year?????
• Phelps did not look happy at all after that last race... gold medal, world record... what up dude?
• You see a coworker's coffee mug and it says "I'd rather have cancer than children", and you think...
• Have an au pair coming to NYC in mid sept. Apart from having her room in good order. What kind of gifts can I put in a gift basket for her? Any ideas? So far I have one month
• restart is all done. thanks everyone. I know the server has been slowing down, we're looking to upgrade in the near future. dont you all have lives?! =) - YBM
• Do you feel bad that your dcs aren't watching this?
• How old are these girls?
• i'ma big michael phelps fan, he's an amazing athlete, but the # of medals hes won is record breaking but it makes me sad that people who only have 1 event ,like gymanstics etc will only
• My DH has a theory about Michael Phelps:
• would you rather live on LI or in NJ, assuming a decent neighborhood and a commute to penn station?
• today some nun on the street bothered me about donating for some crap. i said no thank you i do not support pedophilia. i was in a pissy mood but i wonder if they hear that a lot.
• why cant a woman be a catholic priest? do not answer just because.
• What sport do you think your DC will have a passion for or excel at?
• What's the most annoying thing your SN child does?
• It;'s kind of funny to me that Phelps's sisters cry hysterically after each win. At this point it seems pretty standard that he wins and gets a new WR. They seemed so shocked!
• Phelps has no ass.
• I remember watching as a little kid while Nadia Comaneci got a perfect 10. They are so stupid to change the scoring
• hey man....does anyone think that kid maybe taking sterroids?
• If you got pg after many mos ttc, did you do anything dif that month? Did you know that that was going to be the month?
• db is 3 days old. Wake to feed in middle of night, or wait till he wakes us?
• i've lost 40 lbs, and need to lose 40 more. been eating well and drinking loads of water. i remain very constipated. i didn't think that i'd have this problem due to my diet. been
• Is it worth it to go to the Pottery Barn Outlet in Long Island
• 11th anniversary in 2 weeks. NYC restaurant recommendations for me?
• so...try your HAARDEST not to be nasty. if 2yo boys soccer coach said they needed cleats, i should just send them in sneakers? My odlest ds has played since 2 also, and always wore
• what color should I paint my nails?
• tomorrow is my anniversary and instead of celebrating, i think we're heading toward divorce:(
• what do you think phelps is listening to on his IPOD to get pumped up for his next race?
• thoughts on stainless steel counter tops? Any other suggestions? I want easy care, but I'm willing to pay for it.
• How come the world has totally forgotten the Munich Massacre?
• New mom friend has one annoying habit of closing her eyes while she speaks. Her other m o is looking at the ground when she speaks then closing her eyes.
• Is it normal/okay for 4 and 4 yo kids to play husband and wife? dd had a group playdate today and they were pretending to be married and it freaked me out a little. I didn't do or say an
• Don't laugh. Is The Hills really scripted? I suspected it is.
• Do you ever wake dh to have sex? why the hell not?
• SAHM's how do you get over the isolation. I am almost never talking to an adult. DH comes home and falls asleep on the couch and there's me evening.
• How do I cope w/ the knowledge that I'll never know what great sex is like since I'm stuck w/ dh (low libido, small size)?
• ped said today dd (9mo) had heart murmur and i should take her to cardiologist just to make sure all OK. I just find I am going to see a doctor almost every day. Certainly every week.
• Do you track your calories, or have a sense of what you consume each day? What is your average.
• thoughts abt preppie killer case?
• DH here... any questions?
• Is there a Gap outlet somewhere?
• what's the deal with park slope?
• Every time I go to my dentist he has a brand new hygienist, who seems to have just started. Is this a field with high turnover, or is my dentist just a douche who can't keep employees?
• DH, if you want to have sex, get away from fantasy football and come to bed before I go to sleep. I am not going to wake up to do it.
• Would you avoid a first name that would make dc's initials EW? (since ybm is really the only place I see "ew")
• Do you actively discourage your 5yo boy from calling his friends "poopyheads"? Or pretty much ignore, boys will be boys?
• Hmm...nobody on has used the CBE Fertility Monitor?
• Islam is the worst religion. the way women are oppressed is just scary
• Tracking my calories using fitday and wow--so easy to get up to 1500! ugh.
• OMG. Tomorrow I'm going to be a mother. It's so surreal!
• dh here. ex wife left me a rambling v.mail that was unintellgible, and she slurred words and rambled for the duration allowed, several minutes. Upset that she was drunk- msg
• I am not big - 5'3" & am training for a marathon. I am starting to get a rash btwn my upper thighs. How can I prevent this short of liposuction?
• lol read this
• Trying again - any Manhattan Korean moms on? Need help planning dd's 1st birthday. TIA
• Height/ Weight/ Do you diet?
• Can you think of a recipe in which "American" fruits (strawberries, apples, etc.) pair well with more "foreign" fruits (coconut, pineapple, etc)?
• DH and I have decided to sell our expensive apartment in Manhattan and buy something in Brooklyn so I don't have to work. Yay!
• any russians on? is my russian DH nuts for siding with russia regarding the georgia conflict? just wondering how deeply the commies brainwashed him back in the day.
• 2.5 yo twins need cleats for soccer this september. I can only find toddler sizes 8.5 and bigger. One wears an 8 and one a 7.5...Anyone know where i can find an 7.5 and 8 soccer cleat
• What is the best thing you have done to spice up your sex life?
• would you take a 10% pay cut for great company, hours promise? thats the situation im in.
• Do you think it is unreasonable to think that if I text dh at 12:55 he would have read it bvefore 5:30?
• What is the optimal weight for someone 5'8, medium frame?
• the Chinese are smart enough to know how to rescue the panda population, why can't they control how their manufacturing is polluting the land and causing cancer for the people.
• i have a friend who registered for herself for her birthday. what do you think of this?
• why couldn't bush just shake the volley ball girl's hand?
• What do you think of this ring?
• took db swimming today, and she kept putting her face in the pool and drinking the water and coming up sputtering nwo i'm freaking out about dry drowning
• just told dh i want a divorce. dh: we are not getting divorced. me: yes, I am really unhappy. dh:nooooo wtf. sahm here, no $ f my own (flame away if you want to be bitchy)
• Are you fat? is DH? How do you have sex? Naked? Are you worried about your body/roles/fat when you are having sex naked?
• Ever get the feeling you've been written/complained about on YBM?
• 3.5yo dd only likes to wear dresses. Any ideas as to where to shop for inexpensive play dresses to layer with leggings?
• Friend is paying nanny off the books. Nanny puts friend down as employer to qualify for a car loan. Dealership calls friend to verify employment. What should Friend do?
• Recession ppl- which is the better of two evils: Sauve or White Rain Shampoo and Conditioner?
• about how many weddings a year would you guess are held at Disney? (no comments, just a number) i'll tell you if you're close
• Is robbery a felony?
• Real Estae Poll: An innground pool raises the valiue of the home True or False?
• overstock.com question. i want to buy sheets from them, how is the quality? (300 TC sets) tia
• Is anyone else out there living paycheck to paycheck and feeling really inferior than others b/c of it? On the surface it looks like we fit ir, but we barely scrape by. And we live
• 3.5 yo dd (will be 4 in Jan) will be going to preschool M-F from 12:30 - 3 and ballet Thurs AM. Is this too much already? Would Sunday school be too much?
• bought dcs baby turtles in china town yesterday-
• Everytime that I talk to a new mom or read posts from people with infants it makes me wonder if I really want to go through it again. Dd was brutal as an infant. I want 2 but can not
• I'd love to do nukitchen after giving birth--but it's CRAZY expensive. Any other less expensive delivery options in NYC?
• Any song suggestions for running along to? Right now I have Run the Show, U'r So Gay, Madonna - give it to me, mamma mia, let's get loud by jlo. I'm all over the place but generally
• john edwards is scummier than clinton.
• what car do you drive and what is your hhi?
• I think my dh expects too much from my kids. They're really good kids. I think he expects preschoolers should listen all the time. It just doesn't work that way.
• Db is 8 days old and not nursing great. Latch is v good but he's not a vigorous sucker. Weight gain is not great. Any advice on getting him to take more milk? Lactation consultants
• WWYD? I went full-term w/ #1. DH thinking about trip to Asia 3 weeks prior to #2 due date. Should be fine, right (assuming OB says nothing seems to be happening)
• People here are so bitter. Was discussing some conversations on YB with my friend and we were talking about how bitter the moms are. It's sad
• my 19 yo niece just got engaged
• dh is out of town. should i sleep on the couch tonight?
• Do they really think anyone wants to watch beach volleyball, for goodness sake???
• We aren't religious.DD found a card of a friend that passed, pointed at the side of the card that had Christ on it and asked "Whos she?"
• How is ADD different than ADHD (I know the hyper component - but I mean what are the differences in characteristics in kids who have one vs the other)? TIA
• what weaknesses of dhs do you think you make up for as a parent?
• newsweek article about dna predispositions to learning behavior, addiction, etc. personally, i don't buy a bunch of the causation claims, but wondering if someone else has an opinion:
• Does anyone have the e.p.t pregnancy test with a circle and a square. I no longer have the instructions. (Thought I was done.) What does a strong blue line in the sq and faint blue in
• anyone who THINKS they may be pg - any symptoms?
• i am holding my tounge and minding MOB...BUT i was to scream at how DUMB my "family member" is for putting her 10mo ds in his car seat foward facing. b/c he "weighs" enough. what a
• dh and I going away for our 10th anniversary to Las Vegas- first time sans 3 dcs. To spice htings up, I was thinking of anal sex, but never did it before-- will I be in pain the entire
• Jewish moms - what did you buy or do to the room prior to baby being born?
• How about the peeps who honeymoon at Disney?
• dh here with serious sex question:
• Weird how life/karma/destiny works. After college I worked with adults with handicaps and autism and now have a ds with PDD. Friend used to work with blind children and just had a
• Anyone know the Bushwick section of Brooklyn? Just got a call that we may have an opportunity to buy something extremely cheap. But if it's too scary a neighborhood...Just started my
• What do you think about taking kid out of school for a year to travel around the world?
• My stepson took my ipod connecter. But managed to leave his ipod charger AND his cellphone charger. 17 yr old! Can you say dumbass!
• I saw the 4 largest moons of jupiter through my telescope tonight
• Uh, went to dinner with a group of childless couples. DD screamed "I want chicken" until the food came and then wouldn't eat. My 2 yo is crazy
• are you fat? i am
• We are in pocket door hell.
• My building painted the stairwell right outside my door with heavy thick paint (live in a 20 story building). The stench is unreal -- I'm 17 weeks preg. Would you be concerned?
• 5 mo just bit me so hard i bled...
• do you like this stone ? color.. i want something unique
• I feel bad for Tori and the 90210 mess.I mean her father created the damn show! did they have to buy rights to spinoff from Spelling Entertainment?
• Is it possible to overfeed a 5 mo? the last few nights db has been munching his hand after his last feed (nursing) so I give him four oz in a bottle (and now he sleeps through the
• nanny staying at family i work for, house/ watching dogs and house. I never asked if i could use shower, but i am going home during the day, or whereever i need to go, so i COLD go
• ladies that chart: does your post ovulation temp stay pretty much the same or does it go up and down a bit or does it continue to climb? tia
• Got some questionable results at my nuchal, having AFP and sonogram tomorrow (17.5 weeks) -- will I really be able to find out more or do will I have to convince OB of amnio?
• Any preschool teachers or child psych moms on? I have a question. (BTW - I posted earlier today too, so I apologize if you see the repeat question.)
• Westchester moms: We plan to give nanny a raise when #2 arrives. Current salary $700/week for 50 hrs a week, plus overtime. She drives and does kid-related housework.
• My DH is so boring when he tells a story on the phone. He drones on and on and on and gives every detail, can't summarize but says a lot of "he said" stuff and it's painful. ALso w
• suggestions on websites to order good gifts for my dad--he will be 51.
• I am lightheaded and sometimes dizzy very often
• most faraway place you've ever been to and did you love it or hate it?
• So here is the thing, when we do stuff with my parents they pay for stuff even if we offer. It is so odd then when we go to my inlaws they don't offer to do a thing.
• What was on the olympics tonight from 8 to 9? curious what I missed.
• Living in NYC is just as cliche as vacationing in Hawaii, don't kid yourself!!!!!!
• so, my 7 yo neice flew over fome London by herself--she has done this since age 5. No big deal to her.
• tmi
• How many truly dear friends do you have? how often do you talk?
• Where did you go on your honeymoon? How long was it?
• Interesring. I turned on my video monitor tonight and looked straight into a baby's crib with baby in it. kicker is: it's not one of my kids or crib!
• Any teachers on? Know anything about 'progressive schools' that focus on a constructivist movement? Have no idea what it is but friend is looking for input. TIA
• Poster who took Ambien and it didn't work: Was it generic or name brand? I find the generic sucks.
• Has anyone taken swim lessons as an adult? I'm a bit embarrassed but I love swimming and would love to improve my strokes so I can swim for exercise more efficiently.
• what do you think is the best decade, age-wise? and why?
• I've gained a lot of weight this pregnancy--and I SWEAR I'm not packing it away. Do some people just get fat, regardless?
• Sex & the City (tv, not movie): Love it? Hate it? Love to Hate it?
• a shot in the dark: anyone have chronic hives? I have had them for three weeks and am going insane. dr. has no idea what's causing it.
• What age do you first bring a kid to the dentist?
• to the Hawaii poster...(and nope, didn't go there for Honeymoon)...I know your type. You take your toddler to Thailand just to tell people that you took your toddler to Thailand. Did
• Tell us a sorority secret
• so many parenting Q;s! 1. how do i discipline 20mo old? i try with time outs. he doesnt listen to me like he does his nanny. 2) new highrise in BKLN or brownstone type job with amazing
• Just my opinion but hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth and many people can;t afford tons and tons of vacations in their lifetime. their honeymoon may be the only big
• Saw a website today where people were all saying their Pottery Barn rugs smelled terrible..some said like burned rubber. Does anyone have experience with this?
• any boy names that start with h or ch? our last name also starts with h, but need to name for my grandma if we have a boy and her name was with h. hebrew name not an issue. so lost,
• 12 weeks PG and my hoo ha SMELLS. I shower and clean every morning....what can I do? Any cleaning products? PU I stink!
• anyone went and got tickets for "Hair" in Central park? My dh wants to get there VERY early in order to get in line for tickets. What time is good would you say? TIA
• anyone have a sapphire or other gem as engagement ring instead of diamond?
• what are some ways to ttc a boy?
• Bad Mommy . . . Just realized dd's toothpaste is the kind with fluoride and she definitely swallows it every time she brushes. Never thought about it until dentist made me feel like I
• Can't believe DH is really going to this party. And has the nerve to ask me if he looks okay. Bastard.
• I got ds out of the bath and noticed while I was dressing him that he had a bunch of little red bumps on his bottom and legs. Didn't really notice it before he got in the bath. Do you
• TTC question: am I pg or no?
• SIL "forgot" to get enough tkts (meaning enough for us) for the event we are supposed to go to with our dds tomorrow along with SIL's friends and their DDs. I have been talking it up
• do you just laugh at couples who go to Hawaii on their honeymoon?
• Hey - need a great suggestion for book club's next book... last 2 have been REALLY disappointing. Any suggestions?
• my grandfather died downhill skiing with a flask full of whiskey in his pocket and a cigarette in his mouth. he was 98
• Tricks to being an organized stay at home mom are.....
• Ok, so it's true that John Edwards actually had an affair? Haven't watched news in weeks (been working too much). I read about it in Newsweek (thought only the Enquirer was accusing
• The mayor of Woodcliff Lake, NJ (non-jew) was having a disagreement with 2 membors of the town council, (both jewish) and refered to them as the "temple twins". This has been written up
• How long did this Caylee girl's mom wait ebfore reporting her missing to the grandparents and how long did they theyn wait?
• How come volleyball girls wear bikinis and the boys are all covered up?
• the amt of laundry we've let pile up is absuuuuuurd! you'd think I have 10 dc, 3 dhs and a bug of sister-wives. it is out of control1
• I need to spruce up my guest bedroom--what about this?
• sometimes i think there are about 10 people on at any given time on this site
• I took Ambien for the first time last night. slept for 3 whole hours.
• Anyone had 2 chormosomal abnormalities in a row that resulted in m/c? Can't believe I have had such bad luck & I am terrified about a 3rd!
• Who here thinks Bloomberg would make a great president? I've been very impressed with the way he is running NYC.
• Watching Michael Phelp's mom makes me choke up
• What a DISGRACE. Anyone want to try defending this???
• yes or no for shoes for dh?
• S.O.S... Mom help. My mother is a former preschool teacher. Now, with dd, she is always acting like a teacher instead of a grandparent. It's highly annoying and I'm getting tired of
• how many friends do you have on facebook?
• My 4 yr old pdd- nos - mild- is going thru a a phase of making noises that he never really did before and it's driving us crazy! he gets super silly aming sounds- in public places
• all i can say is...wow
• What's a good movie to watch with dd way past her bedtime when dh is gone this weekend? We have watched Annie, Wizard of Oz, The Rescuers. What else would be good?
• Need a new show to start watching. I don't watch much TV in general, so is there anything good worth watching these days, aside from the olympics??
• anyone have an engagement ring under .70cts?
• nanny here and in response to post about nannies going on vacation with families i do have to say that all jobs that required that the families were pretty screwed up,especially the
• so i'm having real issues with my 4.5 yo dd. she's become increasingly difficult, defiant, hyper & nasty. i'm sure some of it is the age, some of it is her hyper personality and s
• I am the only one who's Gaydar goes on high alert every time they see Mayor Bloomberg on TV?
• I'm used to boys so forgive this dumb quest: My dd is 2.5mo. when I put her in dresses and jumpers this fall w/ tights, will she look dumb if i don't put some sort of shoe on her? I
• the womens water polo team---so chunky! I guess they need to be for floating
• do you make up for any weaknesses that dh may have as a parent? what might those be?
• anyone been to Mary Poppins on Bway? Taking dd tomorrow. Really hope she will sit through it. Almost 4 yo
• I mixed water with flour and let the kids play with it. Now what can I add to it to make it a food item? It's the consistency of playdough right now.
• It is so annoying that gymnastics is on so late tonight. It is my favorite olymipic event but I will a zombie tomorrow if I stay up that late.
• am I the only woman here who's cheated, repeatedly?
• Weissbluth moms: What does he say a 12wo should be doing in terms of sleeping? I know he says follow the 2-hr rule at that age. Anything else? Its a free-for-all at our house, and I'm
• I'm so ffing sick of kids and the word "mommy."
• has anyone adopted an older child from the us? we are thinking of a 4 or 5 year old
• If you had no interest in sex and thought that "the one" only exists in fairy tales and you were 39 would you be a beard for a good-looking, fun, succesful guy you liked and got along
• hired a resume-writer to make mine over. She said she'd have a draft to me today and I still don't have it. How should I word an email to her?
• Don't mean to sound ungrateful but...dh has been cooking dinner for 2hrs...and he's making pasta...it's almost my bedtime
• IS the former olympian mom on?
• What do we think about Bloody Fart mom?
• We are trying to come up with a creative way to tell our parents about #2. Just found out I am pg. #1 is 3. Any ideas or suggestions?
• Why do they keep showing them showering?
• can someone suggest a company that makes custom car seat covers?
• i hate working moms who take kids on vacation and still insist on taking nanny,when the hell do you spend time with your kids alone ????
• 2 yo ds is always mooching food off people. Anytime he sees anyone eating or drinking anything he basically begs until he gets some. People usually give it to him but I find it kind of
• My friend doesn't allow her nanny to set up playdates with a. Nannies that speak Spanish to their charges (doesn't want her "confusing" her children and B. Children that are loud.
• i slept with a lot of guys in high school
• how old were you when you got married? how old are you now?
• Man did Mary Tyler Moore fuck her face up. she used to be so cute.
• what should i be doing with my dd between picking up from daycare and going to bed. i feel like i should find fun things to do
• was at my local town library tonight in line to check out books, and a woman in front of me with 2 whiny kids was literally checking out 3 giant tote bags full of kids' books...had to
• does nanny always check with you before takign db to play by someone else? this will be my first winter dealign with this, last year she was a newborn
• i did it. i tested at 10 dpo with a 99 cent store cheapie and it was negative.
• How obnoxious is this? First time mom (obviously) to a dd starting a 2's program this fall (2 days a week). I want to get her a monogrammed backpack (small one). Crazy? If she
• this synchro diving is the WORST time filler ever. also the woman announcer is awful.
• why do the divers take showers after they exit the pool?
• I always us Dr. Huxtable's line "You are not rich. Your father and I are rich. You have NOTHING"
• Experienced moms. I have a 2.5 yo dd. Want to get her a fleece jacket for fall/early winter. Would you get the standard lightweight fleece, sherpa (fluffy) fleece, or heavier warmer
• tell me your post partum weight loss story please...I need inspiration.
• how involved woudl you let a kid become in a sport before talking to them about commitment, and all that? would you ever force them to cut back?
• remember that song from David from Real world,"come and be my baby tonight,dumbedumbedebum
• i have been complaining about new neighbors and their yelping dogs. i finally went and spoke to them and holy rudeness
• any vegan or dairy free moms on?
• Off another post, my dh can't understand why I get uptight about building a fort right before bedtime. But, it's because I'll be the one cleaning up every single blanket and pillow, in
• Let's be honest. Anyone who would vote for McCain is a moron.
• Remember on the Cosby show when Theo wrote his girlfriend a song - "Justine Justine! Ba da ba da bum. You know what I mean!"
• need to get a new car. suggestions for a mid size suv/crossover. tia
• The "post your height and weight and I will tell you how gorgeous you are" OP deserves a YBM medal.
• does dh make up for any weaknesses you may have as a parent? what might those be?
• so Cokie Roberts called Hawaii "foreign" and said it was bad of Obama to go there and visit his grandmother? Is she on crack?
• i have hpv and i'm terrified. had a 2nd abnrmal pap and so confused b/c the previous biopsy came back normal. any tips or words of wisdom. i'm mlosing sleep over this
• I am now officially freaking. Dd doesn't point (1yo) but she gestures... and she makes babbling sounds, but only SAYS mamamamamam. She calls us BOTH that. She uses that to say "I want",
• I am starting to feel like I will never have a real career or a job I feel passionate about and excited about. This makes me really, really sad. I'm glad I had my kids young but it has
• The person who cleans my apt every other week w/ her mom is here illegally. She just got a scholarship at a great school in the city, and wants to work as an architect. Will she be
• Mom's name is Janet, was thinking to use Jane for a middle name for dd - too close? Will mom think it's after her? Can't be b/c we're jewish.
• Most Chinese people look the same.
• i have sex with dh about 2-3 times a week. but this is nowhere near enough for him. in fact, "plain ol sex" is not enough for him, he wants me to do all this kinky stuff to him like
• Once a cheater, always a cheater? TIA
• DS is becoming more & more dependent on Miralax to go to the bathroom (picky eater - gets constipated). Any suggestions for more natural alternatives? He eats no fruits or veggies,
• I just have to say that those born under the sign of Leo are the most high maintenance friends ever. Sorry I didn't send you a damn bday card, get over it
• After being with my kids every waking second every single day for the entire summer, I can honestly say that I am totally and completely sick of my kids. There. Flame away.
• i hate Chinese people.
• Is my DH the luckiest man in the world? I am 39w 2d preg and when I woke up this morning I told him I wanted to f--- him and did.
• This f&$^%$ sciatica is KILLING ME.
• 14 mo old dd, need to transition to 1 nap. What time should I try to keep her awake until? I think 1pm is a stretch. What did you do?
• when did you show with
• anyone know where I can find the article about how Michael Phelps was teased as a kid, and now all of those kids want to be his facebook friend?
• Need a book on Evolution for a 6yo
• Moms with kids starting full day K in the fall: how many activities do you have your dc enrolled in outside of school?
• So I weighed 150, went of meds to ttc and got to 160, and at 21 weeks pg am 173. How high do you think I"ll get by the end?
• can you get boobs lifted without getting implants?
• i have a gymnastics dilemma. DD takes gymnastics, she is really good, actually.. 9 years old. she wants to get even more involved- competetive meets, all that. i think its too much- don
• I had muscles marinara tonight at restaurant. how many WW points please? I can't find it anywhere
• Bayonne mom on....any questions?
• In directions is it bear right or bare right
• when was the last good birthday you had, me never...30th coming up, would like to have 1 good one
• For some reason all the single women in their 30s that I know are totally into the Olympics. Holed up and watching.
• What happened with the Men's gymnastics last night? Tivo stopped recording before I saw the end.
• did a search here on maplewood and read that there is high crime and a lot of break-ins. This is a deal breaker for us. How do I assess the situation for myself? Local Precinct?
• Go ahead - post your height and weight and I will "judge" you and tell you how gorgeous you are :)
• the latest issue of The New Yorker was the best one in a long time.
• DH just told me an odd, little disturbing story. I told him that a friend of mine just discovered he has a half-sister he never knew of through MySpace. DH says that he found
• SIL needs help. Has to submit photo of self [driver's lic] in a pdf format. She has it in jpeg. What does she need to do to convert it?
• so, who thinks USA will win gold in gymnastics?
• What do you think about "initial nicknames" for boys? (Thinking Matthew James, after our two fathers... but would call him MJ.)
• 3.5 yo ds opens the door by himself unless I lock the top lock! I have yelled, put him in time out, calmly explained why he can't do that, smacked his butt...NOTHING works! This is the
• I'm 5'2", 118lbs and wear size 28 jeans.
• symptoms of thyroid problems? Can ou be normal weight?
• My dh is adopted, I've never seen his birth certificate. Neither has he.
• Now this second date has texted me saying "why don't i just bring dinner over" Should I just be straight with him. how do I say NFW nicely w/o explaning the stalker
• one of my favorite toys when i was little was the barbie head where you could do her hair and makeup. you?
• DS fell off a small ledge.. maybe 6 inches off the ground. Landed on his face. about 1/2 hour later he threw up. Call ped?
• Poll: Popular movies you hate. Me - Pulp Fiction, Fight Club
• Healthy Weight is 5 pounds for every inch over 5ft. So at 5'5" you should weigh 125.
• okay. strange question from a first time who is admittedly paranoid. 16 month old has been soaking through diapers every two hours or so today. This morning, she was soaked through to
• Anyone have PMS (like crabbiness) and huge bloated stomach and end up being pg and not getting their period? Would love a little hope.
• Please be supportive. I come here because I have no one else to talk to. Dh is running right now. We just had a fight and I plan to tell him that I think we need counseling when he gets
• so someone who is 128 and 5 5 is not thin? This board is seriously screwed. i gotta start collapsing weight posts.
• Why no sushi when pg? What if its from a really good place? Did you eat sushi?
• I'm 5.7 and 115. What do you consider me?
• Feta -- okay when pg?
• So would you go back to a dentist that let a very congested/sick hygienest come to work?
• 5'5", 128... thin.... avg..... chunky?
• 3.5yo dd has started screaming at strangers. when they are trying to be nice to her she screams at them. Im beyond mortified and cant figure out how to stop this.
• I weigh 105lbs. How tall should I be to look good?
• wouldn't you think edwards could've gotten a hotter biotch for all the trouble she's caused?!
• dh is traveling for work. I called him 2 hours ago and he was on the phone with a former student (HS) he was meeting for dinner tonight. said he'd call back, i am still waiting.
• Just so you know, average in the US is 5'4" and 155 lbs. Carry on.
• love to get YouBe perspective on this. Dh and I both work in the entertainment industry. we often each get invited to parties (separately) and then will usually go together. sometimes
• I really hope the dentist got my bite right with this crown.
• Moms who bought a bugaboo for first db: Which stroller did you use for second db? the same one or you bought another one.
• i'm 30, 5'7'' and 130lbs with medium build. am i thin, average or too skinny?
• what to write in a sympathy card? friend's fil passed away.
• i lost 1/2 my photos from my incredible vacation. tell me it's not important
• would you go on a dating site if you knew it would be a long distance thing until further notice? i'm overseas...
• mom who is having problems introducing finger foods here. tried some cut blueberries today - stuck to the roof of ds' mouth. he was miserable! now cheerios are doing the same thing!
• What does it say about a dh if you send him an email earlier in the day just discussing your day and dc and then end it with "I'd like to talk to you tonight after dc are asleep." And
• how bad is it to back out of a wedding a week before? we suddenly are totally overwhelmed with the reality of schlepping so far away and finding a sitter etc etc
• how is the quality of j crew kids clothes?
• Where did you and Dh have sex for the first time? What'd you do after?
• where you REALLY early with ms? like...immediately?
• Anyone have a dr. who let them go past 41 weeks without inducing or do only midwives do this?
• car rental insurance question - which must you take if you don't have a car policy of your own? i'm using my amex for the rental
• what can i do in philadelphia with a 2 and 4 year old?
• I swore I would never be one of these parents. I scoffed at those who were. But, dd is 1yo in 2 wks, and she still only says mama (no dada), she's not walking, and she doesn't give me
• If I'm 35 and 5'3, what weight do you think I should be?
• Name poll - Lillian Jane
• if you could do something to make yourself cheer up, what would it be?
• tell me SOMETHING POSITIVE about lymphoma, PLEASE (need to hear it right now)
• dh is out, and i am relaxing with wine, about to take a painkiller, waiting for food to come. trying to banish the guilt of not being productive and getting work done.
• i'm in grad school. i'm 29. i went to a house warming party for another friend from grad school and a couple started having sex in her bathroom (not a rowdy party...a housewarming
• Bloody Fart mom here....went my Dr. & he sent me to a gastro doctor. Gastro didn't think much of it & just told me to increase fiber & take colace....and you were all so afraid!
• what are the sports in the winter olympics?
• i left my husband for cheating on me - and he makes $1.1M a yr. so poster below, you're wrong. women do not put up w/ more if dh makes a lot of $$.
• Near Miss...SNORT. that guy has been using that 500k to bone away
• How are you supposed to get rtid of old meds ?
• What is the best mattress?I have a bad back.
• should i buy this maternity coat? is it a good deal? or hsould i just get something at old navy in a few weeks?
• i loooove the term fucktard.
• 20 mo old ds is not speaking much, only about 6 words. Should I be concerned? He seems to understand everything.
• if kate is so hellbent on stuff being organic and all that, WHY does she use paper plates so much? so bad for the env.
• you guys judge the woman who mentioned her dh's salary but compared with a guy who makes next to nothing and cannot really help supoprt family, you'd be singing a different tune. just
• if you have a part-time sitter - less than 20 hrs a week do you offer any vacation, sick days, etc.?
• Facebook -- I have my maiden and married name on my user profile. Will people find me if they don't use both?
• i word in a small office. my boss NEVER says i'm doing a good job, and i know i am. 5 yrs...
• If trailer parks didn't exist, where would tornados go? Also, if a turtle lost its shell, would it be homeless or just naked?
• TCmom here. I HATE TAKING DS TO THE DENTIST!!!!! OK, thanks for listening.
• Dh has never had an affair, but has had about 3 very gray areas w other women. He's a great dad and makes over 500K and is very sweet to me. He's in therapy. Worth sticking it out?
• WHY don't mothers understand that if their kid is sick or they "think" their sick they need to stay home. Why are people so selfish. I know it sucks that they can't get out of the
• im begging you! all you knowledgable ttc moms----how early can a blood test tell you you are pregnant??!?!?!
• Has anyone here had a tummy tuck?
• Thoughts? Second date is coming to pick me up (dc is away), I feel like I don't know him well enough to have him. That's ok right?
• name a medication that could be a girl's name -- like levitra
• going for my first trimester screening tomorrow and dying to tell people im preg. i know they check the neck size but what is this blood test about? (this is dc #3 but they didnt have
• If doctors found calcifications on the esophagus, stomach, and prostate of a 65 yo man, what could it be?
• So depressed...moved away from NYC and cannot find decent Chinese takeout. i know the name of a restaurant that is supposed to be good and delivers but they don't have a website and
• My nine week old has barely slept all day and eats every two hours. I am ready to jump off a bridge. When does this end?
• a gf just called to tell me her SIL had lost her baby; she was due to have the baby this Thurs. but felt no movement, so Dr. sent her to hosp. what could cause this? tia.
• Any WW moms on? Wondering if I should switch to core while training for this marathon. I'm hungry all the time.
• So exhausting to pretend I'm the most patient, creative, proactive sahm when dh gets home. But then I get slack if we're all just watching tv.
• i'm planning to get liposuction when i finish losing this weight. i'm a bit scared though. is it dangerous?
• Are genital warts contagious when they are not oozing???
• Okay. Ice cream party with Olympic theme. Give me some toppings with olympic names. Don't dissapoint me ladies..I know you're up for this.
• I ove how all of you uppity a-holes don't care about Katrina anymore. ADD oon your causes
• What's your favorite body part? I like my eyes and my boobs.
• Despise books where there are no words/you have to make up the story/narrate. Carrying on.
• Katie Holmes has TERRIBLE legs!! WOW...
• MD moms, I have a question: have you ever heard of someone having warts on their genitals (a man) that were NOT contagious and had been there for years?
• i cook a lot and fairly well. but what is cream of tartar even used for?
• What are you doing tonight?
• My brother is a lawyer in biglaw. At ne firm he used to work at, he told me that a partner would scarem at everyone and actually threw a cup of water at someone in his office. what
• ahhh i have to go to the dentist and i dont want to!!!!
• Oops, forgot to marinate chicken thighs this morning. What's something fast I can do to them before putting in oven?
• raise your hand if you'd love michael phelps to lay naked on top of you.
• so everybody has cream of tartar in their panhtry except me?
• I had the worst day at work. A vice pres yelled at me.
• anyone know a really good breast implant doctor in nyc?
• Katie Homez looks 40
• Who's your TV crush? Mine is Eliot Stabler.
• At what age would you stop bathing a brother and sister together?
• Fat kids make me disgusted at parents
• anyone's DH a guido?
• do you like/let your kid watch Calliou?
• I work from home for a law firm in another city (so it's an accomodation; not something they normally do). I recently had to buy a new printer and monitor, and now I need a new
• 100% juice MEANS 100% juice!!
• Can I just roast a chicken unstuffed and salt and pepper it and have it come out decent?
• OMG.. 11 weeks pregnant with #2 and I'm totally showing. How can I hide this from work, etc?
• I think it's terrible that George Bush never visited the hospital in Beijing to comfort the family members of the slain American. They have been at their mother's bedside. He couldn't
• Rachel Ray...Hot dog and mac and cheese casserole. Yuk
• i have just called for references for an 18 yr old male collage student . to watch my 3 under 5 12 hours per week. the references say he is awesome. would you do it if ou met him and
• How often do you fly?
• stupid question re: potty training - do you bring the toilet to the kid or the kid to the toilet? my ped said I should have pottys all over the house, but shouldn't they learn you only
• how did so many ny Italians turn into guidos? where the fuck did that come from?
• shit, shit, shit. The gorgeous woman dh had a flirtation (emotional affair?) with years ago is now in a position to be very helpful to his new business and has reached out to him. Do I
• hottest guy you've ever know initials?
• Do you give your kids juice? What kind?
• when do you start giving db juice?
• I am 22, almost 23, no DCs. I have always had a weird period. (got period at 10) Now i have period for 2 weeks straight, 2 days of which are severly heavy and clotting....then i go a
• how do you bring juice for dbs on a flight these days? just put 3 oz in a cup? tia
• 11 weeks pregnant... having pains in lower back (on the sides)... also very constipated. Normal?
• Aren't many Catholics waspy?
• help me get my sex drive back
• HELP! EBFing newborn. DB just went for 6 minutes on 1 breast and refuses to latch on the other...passed out. i'm trying everything to wake him. what else can i do? any tips or
• My cycle has been so irregular the last 3 months - what the hell is going on? Kind of scared.
• is there anywhere in nyc where i might be able to score discounted designer maternity clothes?
• Period is 2 days late. Already have 3 dc and don't want any more. And dh had a vasectomy 1.5 years ago. I'm never late and am freaking out.
• i am starving
• baby name regret?
• sangria, beer, or a joint?
• Do you think you could date/marry a guy who had never been to college?
• I am selling flowers here -- to be delivered to any other yber! $12.00 a dozen daisies..
• the chinese make me sick
• anyone into rough sex?
• Ok - funny names of real people you know. I know a Cinnemon Baker
• what kind of dog to you have?
• was in an office today where there was a woman named Jiffy. so curious what it's a nn for (assuming it's a nn)
• typical conversation b/w 4yo and me - "can I watch a movie?" No. "Can I play a computer game"? NO "Can I play a video game"? NO!!! repeat several times daily. how
• Bay for a girl?
• B/G twins: Samuel and Sarah..too similar?
• fashion moms, are you familiar with courtney crawford shoes?
• Like any of these names? Kai, Ari (full name Arianne or Arianna), Sally. TIA
• do you still see your friends from college?
• describe your best friend?
• why are breast feeders are such martyrs?
• Hey - I'm getting rid of my baby stuff. Much of it is in GREAT condition. Should I sell it on Craig's List or through the local consignment shop? tia
• when I gather with my extended family the table discussion inevitably ends up on global warming, the eventual extinction of animals and finally humans. The discussion sometimes gets
• All day with cranky 5mos old. Dh on his way home. What should we have for dinner?
• Name poll - Lillian Jane
• COOKS i have marinated portobellos, some brocolli, pre steamed beets and green beans. can i roast them all togther. how and for how long and what to serve them with. any other ideas
• so what do you think of the lip synching chinese girl?
• Repost- have a good pair of everyday sunglasses?
• Is there anything someone with ADD can do to curb/control it besides take Ritalin?
• I know this is a lame question but bear with me--how many days past ovulation can you test? Can you test three days before your period is due?
• just found out #3 is a dd, i have two boys now. at first i was SO excited, and now i'm freaked thinking about how to raise a daughter, teen years, etc. anyone have encouragement? i know
• new baby born this week (not mine) name.... Olivia! When will it end???
• I am a nanny. The family i work for went away,and i am saying at the house watching dogs, and sleepinghere. Bored. ask me stuff.
• Good friend is going to do time for diddling the babysitter, I feel so sick and disgusted.
• A mosquito (I guess) attacked my ankles last night. Bit me a dozen times at least. When I find him, he's gonna pay!!
• I am not really a sporty person.....but want to learn and play something. What would be an easy sport to learn? I'm 40 yo.
• How long can sperm live after ejaculation?
• What is Fifths disease and what are the symptoms. Is it going around?
• My 6 yo got in trouble several times today for blowing spit bubbles. YES I SAID 6 YO. WTF is wrong with her?
• dd has learned to say "ax" instead of "ask" from our wonderful nanny. It would be rude though for me to ask her to say ask, yes? Should i just assume eventually dd will learn the r
• Im 8 weeks pregnant. When will I feel better? I feel like such a crappy mom to my 1 1/2 yo right now .. ugh
• I have a 14 yo. And she said she needed a "family" meeting with dh and I (she's from his first marriage.) I was thinking: Uh-oh! Trouble at school? Wants to talk about sex? It was so
• I have a fake penthouse and a fake bmw. Sucks for all you fools who bought the real thing!!!
• i found my drill case and there is no drill in it. grrrrrrrrr
• nanny here- I have an offer from a potential employer but I went to an interview on friday prefer that situation. I know this family have checked my references is it ok for me to email
• Answer honestly, please. If you were househunting and a home could be either spotlessly clean but with a little clutter around OR be totally free of clutter but not scrubbed till
• My aim for the day is to make a train birthday cake. DH wants me to make it so that one of the cabooses has tipped over and spilled out the cargo
• Do pedophiles go intot he priesthood or does the priesthood turn them into pedophiles?
• Are we doing our children a disservice by raising them in a child-centered culture of praise? Here's the link to the article:
• The story about that LI couple is so sad.
• so, sil got new breast implants when her twin dcs were 4 months old. nice, right? they have no money but she got implants and charged them.
• What are the major differences between McCain's platform and Obama's?
• Fellow mom name pet peeve: Cynthias that refer to themselves as Cindies
• How would you feel about a 9:15 a.m. Saturday birthday party? (booking it at a party place in the 'burbs and the good times are all taken)
• Is there any neighborhood I can move to in Brooklyn or Queens that has decent public schools and get three bedrooms for less than $600,000?? Can it be done?
• One reason not to get a fake diamond ring: it will likely be passed down for generations, as they are in my family. Who wants to pass down a fake?
• ds had an allergic reaction to nuts (never had one) today and babysitter had to use epipen.... so scary!!
• my house is a f*cking mess.
• Make your own taco bar: good for 4 yo bday?
• For god's sake people, get perspective. Edwards cheating on his wife is between hima nd his wife, no one else.
• what happens when you combine xanax and alcohol?
• Silly question--I'm 24 weeks pregant and my belly is HUGE. arms, face, butt, still pretty small. Am I just carrying big or could belly bigness be a sign of something (like diabetes)
• why has the public's interest in missing white girls not waned?
• ugh - where should we move? NYC - need a BURB we can afford and commute to
• I need a wedding dress, max 1000. I am 5'5 125 and we had a baby 4 months ago but the wedding is in a year so I think I can shed the last 5. Any ideas on dresses?
• i'm reading through old posts and saw one where the mom said that ds was dx w/ PDD-nos and this was why traditional discipline (taking things away, for ex) was ineffective. is this
• Paying for an e ring is a financial sacrifice - your DH worked hard for it - whatever. Therefore it is a thing of value - big or small. A fake has zero value.
• Is this too bright for a wedding?
• my DH is so frustrated. His BIL (who is disabled, but works PT) just got a settlement for almost 200K. But instead of saving the money he's being really frivolous. Makes DH so angry.
• If your DH didn't love you enough to shell out $$$ for a real diamond for you - I feel sorry for you.
• even when we're not fighting i am still disgusted by dh. i can't have sex with him without imagining he's someone else. i hope one day it passes...but i doubt it.
• Hmmm. Weird. I just posted complaining about my MIL and it didn't show up. Here is my complaint again. MIL just called 10 mins away from my house and "asked" if she could stop by to
• i'm just going to pretend that the fingernail i just found in my sandwich was mine.
• Autofil: np
• How many times do I have to tell my realtor that I DON'T WANT A HOUSE WITH A POOL? And no, I don't want to cover it up until DD is older. I DONT WANT A POOL!
• I want to experience Mexico--is that impossible in a beachy area? FWIW with 2dc-4 yo and 8 mo--price not an issue. tia
• what do you think of this bikini top and swim skirt? are swim skirts lame? i am built like the model, 39 yo, have little kids that I will chase around in this. don't like bikini
• We had 2 dcs before turning 30, we love how much energy we have to be with them and just love love love being parents, but financial strin it put us in is just incredible, we have
• do you and dh call each other mom and dad?
• i have a business meeting in nyc in sept. wearing a black skirt, and top. shoes: kinda pointy sling backs that are black, or red mary janes? or...neither. not much money for new shoes.
• having a party and someone gave us a Jeroboam (CHampagne) to use at the party. Usually something like this is opened very ceremoniously with a saber or sword. Do I hire someone to do
• I'm making something yummy and easy and different with chicken breasts tonight. Want to know?
• I am getting married. I would like a small fake diamond e ring of good quality. I can't afford a real one, but I also don't like the extravagance of diamonds or the industry. What is.
• Curious - If you wear a CZ ring and someone asked you if it were real - would you lie? No flames
• Cannot stand dh's who call their dw's "mamma" or "Mommy" and not as a reference in front of the kids,as in "Mamma wanna go out to dinner tonight?"
• going away for week w/ another couple and kids- the dh calls dw mom - i told him he was not allowed to call her that the week we're away - so now he and my dh are threatening to call me
• Help me figure dc out- in ms school and camp- miserable at school- bullied, thinks teacher doesn't like him,etc. Camp-LOVES- is particiapting iun everything, counselor says he is one
• Name a goofy or dumb song that you love:
• How to respond to MIL's comments?
• My 4 1/2 yo dd has no friends. Noone ever comes by or calls to see if she can play. My heart aches. She gets along well with other kids. Is this normal?
• I got flamed on here for having 4 ctw diamond studs (each one is 2 carats). I get called a rap star, showy, etc and then I see Kate Moss looking beautiful on the cover of Aug Vogue
• Relax about CZ mom - everyone knows she is fake. mechanics and teachers can't afford 2.5 carat stones!!!
• if you are wrongfully imprisoned and then later exonerated the government should give you ten million dollars and a new house. shit is fucking ridiculous
• Hospitals in 23 states say they will not bill patients for medical errors. The biggest kick in the teeth after a doctor gave me an accidental dose of lidocaine and nearly killed me
• Great. What intestinal virus do I have that is going around now? Anyone else?
• What color pattern are your everyday plates/dishes?
• can a 45 yo wear a two piece. 5'8" 141 lbs. not totally fit, but not too flabby (i hope) i feel like it is almost obscene. haven't bought a suit in years.
• got a ds? what's his name?
• 2yo is afraid of the big husky dog donw the hall- says 'he is a bad doggie' should i buy dog a ball and have ds give it to him? don't want him to be scared everytime i open the door. he
• if you had a friend who was intentionally leading on a close male friend of yours, would you warn your male friend? should you drop the friend who is doing this?
• why are louboutin boots 1000-$1500?
• My 5 yo will not eat vegetables of any kind. I know it's my fault, but how do I fix it?
• cops are bastards
• Single moms who wax (or married I guess) is there a number of weeks between waxings when you won't have sex?
• How do really small people shop at places like the Gap? I wear a Small and I'm nowhere near a small.
• Something new to do with chicken for 3yo dinner?
• YB poster you despise the most:
• Does anyone have a dc at Winston Prep?
• wearing a navy dress for rehearsal dinner, what do you think about shoes? gold or pewter is what I'm thinking....like these peep toes
• I spend far too much on ________ each year.
• I can't stand liars and fakes who pretend to be something they are not. Trust me - you are wearing that fake 2.5 carat diamond for a reason - and its isn't because you like "shiny"
• Several studies have shown that drinking a glass or two with meals may indeed help to protect against heart disease. Further support for these findings may be found in the fact that the French, who
• OK, so obvious question; is half bottle of wine with dinner every night too much?
• my dd is 15 months and only has 4 teeth, my ped doesn't seemed concerned, should I get a second opinion or am I being paranoid?
• I love hoe the diamond discussions really bring out the claws. The green monsters come roaring out!! Its ok if someone has a bigger ring.
• My weakest hours for giving into a craving is between 3-5 pm. How can I beat this?
• Expecting a baby end of Oct - just moved to UWS - how can I find other "mommies" to hang out with? Know no one up there yet. Feel like I am back in high school!
• trying to follow Child of Mine for feeding advice. My 4 1/2 yo has always been picky, but is now refusing to eat almost everything. I explained to her that we sit at meal times and
• NYC MOM FROM URBAN HERE NOW?
• How many kids do you have (or want ideally) and why?
• anyone who had an abortion? how long after you found out you were pg did you have it? dr office was all congrats when i called so i felt weird saying " i want to terminate, when can i
• Barack Obama is gonna send me a text message just as soon as he picks his VP
• I drink a half bottle of red wine a night. That's why I worry about my liver. If I detox for a week, will my liver regenerate?
• My mother does not wash her hands after she uses the bathroom. She dresses really well, but no doubt when she undresses at night, she stinks.
• christmas gifts you never got as a kid but still want??? me: POW-POW-Power Wheels
• I am going to be so flamed for this, but I can't stand when the ghetto kids are at the playground. So wild.
• and this is why china will inherit the earth: the selection of beautiful children for the opening ceremonies is in the 'best interest of the country"
• did we discuss how disgusting china is for pulling the little girl fro opening ceremonies who sang, b/c she wan't cute enough, ad replacing her with a prettier girl?
• my sneakers have holes in them, so i can't donate them. can they be recycled. feel bad just tossing them in the trash
• what did you register for for your wedding that you are happy you did and what do you think was a waste? Thanks
• we have baseboard heating in our 1970's house. Do you think wainscoting would look weird on top of it? want to do it in the nursery
• Robert Chambers is getting 19 years in jail because they have him on multiple sales of cocaine. Also, he has a prior.
• how big is the diamond in your engagement ring? is your band platinum, silver or white gold?
• if you were younger than 30 and ttc, how long would you wait until seeking help, as in going to a fertility specialist?
• If you live in the burbs do you have to pay to have your child take the bus to public school? How much and do you do it?
• good news! my sex drive is back! bad news, i don't have a partner
• Anyone had a cervical cerclage (sp?)
• Moms of older kids. Is 6 the very best age in the entire world or does it get even better????
• 16mo ds is wearing huggies pullups at nite b/c i can't find reg diapers big enough for him. he is 35lbs. 3x now i've found him drenched on one side- pjs, leg, sheet. anyone else have
• IVF mom here: ANy questions?
• Had child's birthday at a bouncy castle place....4 employees helped out during the party...afterward theire was a space for a tip for them...what would you have given...party cost about
• Did you have a baby registry? Me: No
• anyone tried anal bleaching?
• About a month ago, I told MIL not to give DS apple juice b/c he had had an allergic reaction. She said "Really? I've never heard of that. I doubt it's the apple juice." Today s
• From a childfree web site: nice!
• Modern orthodox mom here - any questions?
• Anyone ever date someone who does not drink and you do? Is it hard? I drink, he does not. He is also a recovered alcoholic, sober 10 yrs now. Thoughts?
• I am a jewelry designer, and I work with some chemicals as part of my job. My gyn has never heard of them. Can can't suggest how I might find out whether they are so hazardous that I
• BFing moms: When did you start your db on a bottle of breastmilk? Did db have trouble going from breast to bottle to breast?
• Spears is now in negotiations with MTV to make an appearance at the Sept. 7 ceremony, a spokesperson for MTV said Tuesday.
• How did you meet your SO or DH? how old were you? Any suggestions on how to meet someone now?
• had my annual exam today. db is 18 mo and i'm still bf'ing. doctor asked me how often i nursed and i said, i have no idea. the doc said, well, you really should only nurse him once or
• why are all the bras I keep buying digging into my chestbone? I have to take them off by the end of the day.'
• So, there is a chance that if your nut allergic dc goes to school with someone who has a pb&j sandwich and dies- there is also that chance that you will get in a car wreck and die on
• what are the most exclusive gyms in nyc?
• I know a gay couple who saved a dc in china because he had a cleft palate
• Bored DH at work... any questions?
• why do some museums give suggested donations amts and then behave rudely when you donate less?
• is everyone here from NY?
• So i thought there were 2 teaching assistants in ds' nursery school class and there are only 2 and 20 kids. Private school. Doesnt' that seem like a horrific ratio?
• Vent. I know I shouldn't care, but it really bothers me when people register for a gazillion things on their baby registry, including diapers, wipes, multiple boppies and
• WOHM: How long did you bf subsequent children? (Meaning, not your first one?)
• I think Blake Lively is so pretty
• My dc is allergic to fabric softener, scented soaps, cleaners etc. I think this should be eliminated from all schools and the clothes of all the kids that go there.
• what does a MD at Goldman make?
• that child switch for the opening olympics ceremony is SO pathetic
• How many lbs had you gained at 19 wks (pg)?
• Hijack: Aside from the crazy bumper sticker thing: I know I love my dcs more than anything - but am also able to recognize that not everyone feels this way. therefore they don't belong
• would you go to a destination wedding while you have 3 kids, if you had to go by yourself?
• Vent for the southern contingent. Mc Donalds has "sweet tea" Can u believe my area McDonalds waters it down??!! As if we wouldnt know!
• what was the earliest you left your baby? how many weeks and for how long?
• why don't all schools go nut free? i don't have a child with allergies, but there are so many things to remember...and i can't imagine sending dc to school everyday, knowing there was
• Who here is knocked up??? when's your due date?
• Mmmmmm.....boiled peanuts and an ice cold coke.
• I hate peanut butter and so does DH. We don't even have any in the house. I literally wretch when I smell it. Do I still have to give it to dc's? DS is 11 mos, so I've got some time
• my father is mentally ill and abuses drugs. We have told him that he needs to go to therapy and have hte dr. keep me updated on his visits. If he doesn't do this, he cannot be part of
• When can I try peanut butter on my 18 mos old?
• so if you live in the burbs and get a bugaboo it is pretty much guaranteed that you need another stroller?
• Is teaching a profession? If not then what it is it? Is a teacher working class? is it white collar? Pink collar? I don't understand the way people see teachers
• is it horrid that i find my former frenemy such a bad person that i would actually be resentful if she ended up happily married
• in a nut free preschool- could i send dd with cashew nut butter or one of those similar type peanut butter subsitutes? She is a picky lunch eater and lives on PB&J
• so ladies, I'm flying for an hr. on thursday with db who is 1. First time flying with db what do I bring?
• If you don't go on vacation, do you still give your nany 2wks off paid?
• Pg moms: When are you due???
• trying peanut butter w. 14 mo old - no family history of allergies - it's been 5 min and no reaction so far. do I still need to watch closely (and if so, for what?)
• How long can I put off potty traning. dd is 2.8 yo and is ready I think. I'm totally dreading it.
• I really feel sorry for the people who make a choice not to have dcs. They are constantly judged for it. It must suck. Give them a break.
• PLEASE give me a unique (can be artsy but not too out there) name for my ds...really cant be in top 500 pls!!! (no flames)
• name poll: Jeremy
• Hey OP ofthe glider post- I posted the links to the one we have. We really like it and it looks good in the living room.
• EBFing newborn and DB gained 6 oz since last visit to pediatrician 1 week ago. dr said this was "eh", "ok" but suggested i start pumping to try to give more. is 6 oz so bad?
• You know what is so annoying about toddler and "that kid" type posts? There are two toddler board schools--(1) SN parents just want the state to pay for fancy schools for their kids and
• DH still can't find a job and he told his recruiters that he is looking anywhere in US and abroad. We're so screwed.
• What'd you do today?
• my company doesn't give paid maternity leave (bastards). Anyone know the process of getting the FMLA money? It would only be based on my salary, not bonus, right?
• would you travel from NY to CA at your 30th week in pregnancy?
• What's your TP of choice?
• SO basic, but a place for everything, and everything in its place. Put things away every time. Also, I do a lot of convenience organizing- there are cleaning products in each...(more)
• i just made chocolate pudding with avacodo, carob powder and pure maple syrup. Thought it would be nasty, it's SO good - ON a cleanse and can eat this but a kid would NEVER know
• There's a park near me and I've noticed some moms letting their children pee in the sewer grates. I am the only one who thinks this is gross? Bring a portable potty and a roll of
• how much attn did you give to #2 (or higher) if your older dc were still toddlers and around? i feel so guilty i just plop 8wo in the bouncy when i've fed him and wait for him to get
• at what age did you give up baby gates/bedrails/toilet inserts? is 6 yo too old for all of these? sil still uses all of these. i find it odd.
• what products are you brand loyal too?
• I saw a car with a bumper sticker that said "cats not kids" yesterday. The people who call themselves "child free" are kind of scary.
• Finally...I think that she is 1/2 way potty trained!!! If only we could get poopie in the potty we'd be home free!!
• I have two lives. One is happy and normal. And the other is chaotic and out of control... trying to protect my happy and normal dcs from the chaos is MAKING ME MAD!
• want to share news of pg with il's - dh really wants them to know already - not on the best terms with sil, should I be hesitant or just tell..
• Moms who provide nannies with cell phone. Would it be acceptable if your nanny stayed on the phone with someone for 1 hour while at work? How would you handle this?
• was at a local cafe for lunch with db and two hs girls were sitting near us. i started to overhear their conversation, because the check came and they didn't have enough money (they
• How important do you think it is to have a glider if you have a newborn?
• name poll (pls be nice)
• I am pregnant and have 1 glass of coke a day. Do you think that is bad?
• POLL for working class moms: your occupation? dh's?
• If this migraine lasts 10 days like the last one, I may seriously off myself.
• UGH, something is WRONG w/me. I drink about 1x per week about 3drinks to feel a buzz. problem is, I don't remember things
• till what age did your dc wear a pull up?
• do you always prepare a meal no matter if dh is home or not? if not what do you throw together for you and the kids?
• not enjoying bf'ing #2 as much as i'd hoped -- such a nightmare to do while almost 2yo is awake (which is for all but 1-2 feeds). thiining abt weaning after 3mos, but have this
• Good childrearing books to read? Looking for preschool years advice.
• speaking of halloween - ds is really into robots, any suggestions how to make a costume that a 3 yo would be willing to wear?
• OK, since I'm bragging about my non-verbal 6yo, I should mention that my typical 4yo skated by herself today - fell, no tears, just asked for help to get up and then told me to move
• Big law atty moms: I underutilize my secretary. Any ideas for helpful things I could ask her to do?
• Worst treat you got on Halloween? Me: apples
• DH was an extra in Inside Man, his role was to strip to his underwear and put on the overalls on, any questions?
• Tricks to being an organized Stay At Home Mom Are......
• going to name my second dd cecelia...any negatives i should know about (other than the song)?
• do you try to shield you child from unpleasant realities? I was just reading an earlier post about a mom who edited out unpleasant things when reading to her 5 year old - she was
• dh is balding, and his sister has really thin hair. my family and i have very thick hair. what are the odds that my kids' hair gets a lot thinner as they get older?
• Best candy you got trick-or-treating. Me: the rich family down the street used to give out full-sized Hershey bars.
• ds just said "StarFall" ok, it sounded like saaaaahr faaaah, but still! I really thought this day would never come - he's 6.5yo. I don't know if he'll ever be intelligible,
• ds just said "StarFall" ok, it sounded like saaaaahr faaaah, but still! I really thought this day would never come - he's 6.5yo. I don't know if he'll ever be intelligible,
• I really hate how the BF groups have created this atmosphere of feeling guilty and like a failure regarding not BFing or stopping before they think its acceptable. That crap just create
• ah fuck, I messed up something major at work. Was overpaying someone for the past 3 pay periods, the dude never said anything, and I just caught it. Now I have to ask the owners if they
• Would you buy an older home that needed: new roof, new windows and new paint...but was beautiful and you got it at a price you could afford to do all the repairs?
• What song do you/did you sing to db when they were little?
• ok i need inbtwn clothes. 5 month pp. working out to lose 20 lb (all in my waist) where i can buy nice but not super expensive but cute clothes? need jeans, capris, pants and cute tops
• my 3 yo has been touching his poop in his pull up while sleeping. what do i do
• ok what do you think of this costume. yes it's only august but it's also only 9.99 :)
• HELP - 6 men put in our new a/c unit. they worked for 2 days. Do i tip them? They are leaving soon. help. Paid $12,500 for the job...
• How long to make or break a habit? Isn't it 3 days or am I making that up?
• To the people who want to take infants trick or treating: I find this distasteful. Wait until kid is older. Trust me, one day you will rue spending $40 a year on the costume.
• Sadly, I feel like Mad Men might be jumping the shark already.
• Why does my 19mo always wake up so angry? He screams like he's pissed off at the world!
• How would you set up your 3 BR/2BA apt./condo with one DS, one DC on the way and a need for a spare bed w/guests coming all the time?
• may be moving, from new apt with 2 bathroom and elevator to 1bathroom and walkup. my nanny already made a comment. how do i deal? she can be passive aggressive.
• I have 3 dd's. 6,3, and 1. get them all similar type costumes for halloween or all different? i think all the same would be adorable, but dont want to be cheesy.
• brooke hogan is too stupid
• Since we're discussing it .... I grew up in a town where trick-or-treating was banned (spare me the Footloose jokes). The PTA threw elaborate parties / dances at the schools instead.
• DH adn I are both 35 and DH has a 20 year old son who is living with us for the summer, can I tell you how hard it is
• What do I wear to a cour date next week? It is hot, and I work with kids, so my wardrobe is quite casual. And bare lags are out for me....
• Longtime BF has his DS, age 14, who lives abroad, for 3 weeks this summer. The kid refuses to meet me, BF refuses to force him. I am hurt and pissed. BF hasn't seen me either, out
• When am I going to abandon this fantasy I know I harbor deep-down that DC is going to lose the DX? I think I'd be better off if somehow I could shake off the notion, but it persists.
• 8 wks pg and had a burrito at la taqueria in park slope - i asked if the cheese was pasturized, they said, "what does that mean?" it looked like jack and mozzerella - do i need to worry
• I think i've made peace with the idea that this kid (#2 ) is only going to be BF'd for 3 mos...
• Casual supper party, about 8 people, buffet style. Should I use my china or buy nice plastic/paper ones? TIA
• What's better for a baby. BM when the mom is taking a drug(anti-dep, painkiller) or formula?
• Part ofmy tooth cracked and fell out today...made apt with dentist, but just freaking out--it doesn't hurt, but it's sensitive--if you hit the wrong spot it's a shooting tingle. WTF?
• would you dress up 8 month old and go trick or treating? It's obvious the candy is for me, right?
• Will my just-turned-3yo be ready to trick or treat? Or should I have a little H'ween party at home for her friends?
• Is it weird I had sex with 3 of my professors while in college?
• i'm in the weird place of trying to open up the romantic door to a man who is in my industry, our careers directly overlap. am i playing with fire?
• all of the hate for "that kid" on toddler today has me terified to send my ds to MS kindergarten now! it seems like he's "that kid" just b/c he's sn and he will be dislik
• Do you think you are happier post db's -or were you happier pre - db's?
• why do academics take so effing long to return emails
• do you believe in true love?
• what can I do for 2yo's horrible cough? Benadryl not working. It is keeping him up at night and during nap. Miserable. Thanks.
• How often do you buy books for dcs? How often do you go to library?
• I need a recommendation for a car seat that reclines for my 5 yr old. Its the only place he naps and I need it to be comfy.
• How long is this whole shiva thing? Not OP of that post, just curious.
• Friend sent her 2.5 yo off to her sisters for 2+ weeks. I spoke to her today for the 1st time and when i asked how it was going she said "great". i specified regarding her kid being
• If you and Dh could afford it, would you both SAH with dcs?
• what do you think about the "tropic thunder" boycott?
• Dh and I are not longer together because he cheated. He did the begging back thing, but I was through. It wasn't just a one-time thing, it was general behavior, etc. Sounds petty, but
• What sort of childhood would you say a person like this had? Loves control but hates responsibility, flies into rages and has tantrums, anxious.
• Jewish Moms: Trader Joe's Apple Pie ok to bring to a shiva? Everyone is saying food. My Italian self wanted to bring proscuitto bread but obviously, I checked myself... Apple pie
• Not trying to start a fight, but I think all wohms are fucking bitches.
• I want to kill dh...
• what is for dinner tonight?
• You are your own toddler: Post here:
• Michael Phelps looks like he is storing things in his cheeks
• Not trying to start a fight but I think all SAHMs are lazy and selfish
• sexy but sophisticated women's clothing line name?
• what did you make your bridesmaids wear? head to toe.
• me ex is a real tool ( not in dcs lives/ addict. etc) and my boyfriend told me the other day that he envied my ex-dh. I was shocked ( and a bit afraid!) and could not imagine what
• What in cotton pickin hell is eggs benedict?
• Bear with me: The squabbling over "that kid" is message boarding at its worst. Because the definition of "that kid" was, in turn, a smart kid with behavioral problems; a SN kid; a
• So why do we care that the Chinese gymnasts might be under 16 but not care that an English diver is definitely 14? Just b/c of the rules? I think there should be an across-the-board
• anyone want to summarize the theory of magic 123 for me?
• i can't get laid.. not be men i want to bone. men find me very sexy but i can't get laid. what's wrong with me?
• had brunch w/a friend a few weeks ago who announced that she'd never eaten eggs benedict or knew what was in it; i'm amazed-we don't live in the backwoods, and she has her master's
• which are the bottles that are shaped like human nipple/breast?
• Should I join Equinox or NYSC? Both exactly the same distance away. Neither has classes that fit my time frame. Love Equinox, but prob. doesn't make sense to pay for that if I'm not
• name for a clothing line...?
• Would someone PLEASE post a link w/Phelps' package that works?
• seem to get a lot of different anawers on here so wdyt? dd just turned 2 & going to through major tantrums/meltdowns & getting very out of control when angry. She has been spitting,
• Why god why do all brides think dresses from a bridal shop are best? can't you even consider looking at a regular store
• Did your 2 yo do this do? Make his hands fight with each other, grabbing back and forth while saying "no it's mine. no it's not, it's mine. no it's not, stop grabbing"
• chicago moms- should i move to the burbs?
• fashion mom here- can i help anyone?
• the one thing i miss from my wohm days- leaving work early and meeting dh for a drink before relieving the nanny.
• What's your best casserole recipe?
• Have you ever spent so much time on here that even when you're not on YB, you find yourself organizing your thoughts in the form of posts?
• I hate flakey people. I'm organized and on top of things so when people just flake out on plans it drives me nuts.
• speaking of frenemies, mine just asked me to be her ds's godmother. :(
• just ran into a friend from college that i haven't seen i n yrs. she is older than me and turning 50. she didn;t look so good and it seemed she was shaking a bit. she was sitting on her
• I don't think I can send them to pre-school for 3 whole days a week ....I'm really going to miss them.
• What would you say is a reasonable amount of money to expect bridesmaids to pay for a dress? All in their mid 20s?
• i used to want marriage and children. i really don't anymore. but im young and don't want this attitude to 'jinx' me if i do want these things again
• what can i make with ground beef? not tacos or meatloaf
• SAHMs: How often do you have a whole day (thru dinner) where you don't go out at all? Probably just a Q for those who live in houses.
• Stick with me - years ago saw a crazy yelling-shoving match between two moms at drop-off of fancy/snobby school in town. It was mortifying for anyone who saw it and their kids were
• I'm bummed...my 3.5yo has a friend in daycare that I wanted to have over for a playdate. Gave her parents my phone number about 3 wks ago, and they haven't contacted me yet. I'm afraid
• Have any of you gone cougar
• is it bad that i don't believe in fate anymore
• I think it's a given that children will have kids that behave badly in their classes; and be assigned group projects with slackers. I don't get the fuss over either.
• Here's the worst part - those of you who say "that kid" are passing this attitude along to your children. Instead of tolerance and understanding, you are raising intolerant, entitled
• so now according to the NYT, IB jobs will be outsourced to cheaper locations like India. And you thought this type of thing only happened to factory workers in Ohio.....
• my god-i have done nothing today but ymb and a few loads of laundry
• Went bts shopping with my dd's today - got 4 pairs of Converse at Famous Footwear for $79.98 - I love their buy one get one 1/2 price sale, no shoes for me though
• 5 mos old won't nap anymore. Will it help to leave her in crib and let her cry???
• My general rule of thumb is that I won't do anything to improve my appearance that's potential dangerous, but anything else is within limits. So can I do botox or not?
• serving squash with pork tenderloin tonight. how should i cook the squash?
• so today i hired a private trainer - good god
• Somebody remind me why soda is so disgusting. Trying to quit. Day 2.
• Whole FOods isn't opening on 97th/Columbus. It is now going to be an Associated Supermarket.
• I wouldn't nail Phelps with a loaner pussy.
• repost Name your Borderline friend or relative
• there's a rumor on wall street that there is a math whiz kid who can bankrupt the market with his hedge fund, do you think the gov't will kill him?
• well one of those "that kid"s is now President.
• Bank teller is someone I knew in H.S. (NOT friends). Her comment today (upon seeing DH's check) to me: "Wow! I guess you should've been named Most Likely to Marry Well!" Totally
• I don't question moms who a) Have kids older than mine or b) have more kids than me.
• in all seriousness, phelps probably sucks in bed. how good can you be at 23?
• Did you have a nickname growing up- mine?- BOOMBOOM
• possible to have heartburn if only 6 dpo? hoping to be pg with #2!
• Is it normal for a young boy to pee on the street in NYC? I have seen this more than once, and don't know what to make of it.
• any suggestions for gift for tom boy niece who is turning 8? Thanks!
• The "that kid" responses remind me of what everyone says about doing group assignments. To this day, I hate group assignments. Yes, I learned my lesson early on - there will always be
• who is "that mom"?
• just offered a nanny $500 cash weekly for 30 hrs. i dc and i sah, lets see if she says yes...
• what's for supper
• I feel empty and shallow. I bought my first pair of Manolos today. And a pair of Chloes.
• clay looks like he gave birth
• my kid was "that kid" as well. deemed troublemaker by all. endured sidelong glances by other parents for 2 years. turns out he was just bored to death and school had him tested he is
• Michael Phelps is still a boy; you women are sick talking about is body. seriously is someone was talking about your son like this....what would you think????
• What thing were you mocked for as a child/teen? Me, I was too pretty, believe it or not. I can still hear "Pretty pretty Pam pretty Pam" hissed at me.
• Am I a bitch? Went to the dentist today (a new one) for a cleaning. The hygienest had a horrible cold, which I didn't realize the extent of until half way through. On the way
• Just caught up on the "that kid" post. You're right..."that poster" was "that kid" when she was younger.
• for those interested in m phelps in speedos, let me highly recommend the nyt article on him a few days ago:
• any professors on?
• Michael Phelps was "that kid".
• Pet Peeve: When Moms of babies/toddlers act like experts on raising older kids. You have no clue.
• I called to check in on DS at camp. They said he is doing well, but one mom called to complain about him. Why? Did he bite, kick or shove her DS? Nope. He called her DS a
• WWYD? 2.9yo dd is at camp every morning. They gave out a suggested tip schedule that's the same as the full day kids, and list 2 head counselors. Would you give them the full tip amount
• Back problem moms: I was just informed by chiropractor that I have a buldging (sp) disk that is pinching a nerve. In your experience should I continue with chiro. or go see md?
• "that mother" here. any questions?
• i have a very spirited, independent one-year-old. I'm so afraid she's going to be a very, very difficult toddler/child. a) did anyone else have a spirted baby who turned out NOT to be
• The way things are going, I think my dcs will be 4.5-5 years apart. Not much I could do. Is this ok? Any BTDT moms?
• how come people are forgetting about the chinese girl who appeared on TV but was basically told that her singing was not good enough for the world?
• How many kids do you have (or want ideally) and why?
• WAH WAH WAH destination weddings WAH WAH WAH "That Kid" WAH WAH WAH.........................
• OK to take first grader out of school for dr apt right? Can't get afterschool apt
• When I was 8-12, i got beat up pretty much once a week, mocked mercilessly, and had eggs thrown at me on the way to school.
• Mother of "that kid" here. any questions?
• How many calories would you say are in a riceless sushi roll? I'd say it was about 3oz of tuna, 1 oz of avocado and wrapped in cucumber...tia
• having dcs a year apart compared to having twins. im thinking it costs the same either day
• It happens sometimes. People just explode. Natural causes.
• Sept/Oct - good time to have a db? Or terrible because of school cut offs? Better to do Jan?
• Michael Phelps said that he is getting hundreds of text messages while he is in China. I want his number. how do you get it? i want to text him too
• Anyone extremely strict on no-tv?
• so is "that kid" usually a boy?
• shame on the chinese mom who let her dd get shafted! i could never imagine doing that to my dd
• I am kind of starting to like sex
• anyone watch the Closer or Saving Grace? wdyt?
• Bored DH here, any questions?
• Michael Phelps or Prince Harry?
• just dropped off tuition check. Feels good to have that done with.
• I don't like grownups who label and badmouth children. "That kid." Grow the fuck up, ladies.
• Listen, if you hate destination weddings? Don't attend. Done.
• Which color would you get for a 3yo girl?
• I want to have sex. please send good luck vibes my way. maybe dh will pick up on them and let me have my way with him...
• Chinese people blow mucus streight from their nose to the sidewalk. Enough said.
• This fuckin baby wants to eat, like, every afternoon. And every night.
• how many people here have had an affair?
• I am secretly suffering from a crush on my trainer. He is the biggest flirt but he gets me to do my workout and ... oh , whatever.
• silly question, but what time is it in NYC? My computer is wrong.
• Speaking of destination weddings- can i just comment that I detest them, esp over holiday weekends. Have one in Lake George over Labor Day weekend next year. Rooms are sky high
• There is an RV parked on my front lawn. What do I do? Do you think they could be dangerous? I don't want a gang shootout. I think I may move my children to the basemetn or attic to
• so wait, i have a young db and don't know- what do you mean by "that kid" exactly? boy or girl? describe please
• Did your dc get the roto virus vaccine? My DD had parts 1 and 2. We moved and the new pediatrician says he does not administer it and wont give her part III
• Any TUMMY TUCK Mommies on?
• Newsflash: There will always be "that kid" Give hi in dc's class; in elementary and middle aand high school and at in the next cubicle...what are going to do? Write a letter to his
• Why aren't there more toddler sweaters available? Do people not buy them? I put my dc in sweaters every day in the winter. Maybe I'm the only one who keeps my house cold though.
• Grammar/smart moms: is this right?
• DH threw up while we were having sex last night
• DC starting new school for K. I emailed two weeks ago if there is a supply list anything I should know for first day etc. I haven't received a reply, no mail no nothing. I'm kind of
• Just saw pic of little girl who China deemed not cute enough for TV, they were right. You folks who think that she is cute must be non-Asians.
• Anyone in NYC with kids entering a G&T this fall? Do you think the OLSAT was a tool to ensure that the classes will be filled up with kids who can focus and follow directions for long
• GROSS! I took DD to the park this morning and all of the sudden there was poop all over her pants and shoes! Apparently something/someone left poop at the bottom of the slide. I am
• do I tip the guys who will be delivering my sink and toilet this afternoon (home depot?) if so, how much?
• My doc wanted to give 1 yo the MMR plus three other vaccines plus TB test all at once. Could not believe it.
• Those of you with great eaters: did you make baby food or use the jarred stuff? Friend told me her db is a great eater because of Super Baby Food.
• What's the most you would spend on your toddler's every-day winter jacket?
• Olympics spoiler:
• If you make 65k a year, as I do< how is Whole Foods even an option??
• If I buy a stroller at BRU but have a coupon that's not good until the 15th, can I bring the receipt back for the difference?
• Good costume ideas for 2-year-old boy??
• DAMN. Just got the class list. "That kid" is in dd's class. DAMN.
• My sister and I married brothers, it is so much fun!
• remember when pre-school used to be called nursery school?
• let's play guess that movie. 'we're going to need a bigger boat'
• I do a lot of fine hand sewing. I've made a few smocked baby dresses as baby gifts for girls, but I always buy something for boys because I can never think of what to make (and I'm not
• I have a Britax Marathon. DD is 3 yo. 40 lbs and 40 in. Should I switch to a booster?
• so CNN has the picture of the original Chinese girl. She is very cute. I am not sure why they swapped her.
• What side would you make with Grilled Oregano Shrimp?
• taking a pulse - Obama - for him or against him?
• OK am flying on a long overnight flight with my 23 month old. We bought her a seat on the plane. Do I bring the car seat on the plane? Has anyone had any experience with those CARE
• autifill L:
• Dh reads to me b/f bed. Need a book rec. Loved Tolkien, Harry Potter, Treasure Island, Sherlock Holmes...what would you suggest?
• Stay alive. No matter what occurs. I will find you.
• i don't want to have an affair, but i want to have sex, gosh darn it!
• Anyone else drive a small car with 2 kids? Earlier car post made me think I was the only one....
• What should I wear on my first date ever with a woman?
• Screw that- for 19,000 I am NOT taking my kids on a Disney Cruise
• Under what circumstnaces would you not mind your DH having sex with another woman?
• i adore Roger Federer. So cute
• how much weight did you gain with 1st pg?
• Why does the idea of all of those hot, young hardbodies screwing each other silly in the Olympic Village get me so horny....
• I think my x bf is a sex addict, he always cheated on me and is now trying to cheat on his wife with me and always always masterbates.
• Have we already discussed the chinese singer fake out?
• Going to the dr. soon....freaking out. (TMI)
• what bouncer and/or swing would you recommend for db? tia
• So, facebook. Created a profile, posted some pics. Now what?
• what's the best handmade present you've ever given or received?
• DH wants to have sex every night, basically I can only manage 3-4x a week. I'm 14 weeks pg with an 18month old and a full time job and that's all I can do. How can I get him to be
• ok, people. heavy calfs are not cankles. short legs are not cankles. short fat legs are not cankles.
• anyone try reglen to help with milk production? pros/cons?
• $4.35 for 3 lbs. of beans. Poor people food is getting too expensive. Tomatoes are $3.18 a lb.
• What is a good middle name for Annabelle?
• I am still in HS so please tell me what you think. I date someone with a very good position who could afford a great car. Yet he drives a Honda Civic. His explanation is that he
• Katie Holmes has CANKLES!!
• So having no plants in your house is trying too hard? Good god.
• Mom of a kid who took a class today with ds said something like, "Wow, your ds has really improved since the last time I saw him." Not a bad thing to say, except that she didn't know he
• chrysler ntown and country minivan,yay or nay ?
• I just made a new snack: Cottage cheese w/ dried cranberries and some shredded coconut. Delish!
• anyone have VBAC for no. 2 ? Thoughts?
• should we get a cat? 2 bedr apt 2 DC's and the possible return of a couple of mice
• what did you for your 30th bday?
• Are plants in the house tacky? I am broke and have no furniture. house looks empty...thought i could throw some tall plants in those corners
• My cat is eating my lunch!
• "Crazy" mom who's uncle wrote the book email here... just got SEVEN "reply to all"s, lol
• I posted below about learning Power Point-leaving NYC soon and want to start over career wise. Was thinking about "mastering" power point to be able to get some consulting work while I
• i am in the process of uncluttering my house and my life...getting rid of everything that isn't necessary and isn't used regularly. what a feeling! lightness and unburdened!!
• Got a pt job, 10-12 hrs a week. I have 1 yr old twins. Should I do 2 or 3 day weeks? Babysitter or daycare? Why? Thanks for your recs.
• Did you see the cnn.com headline? The little girl we saw singing on Opening Ceremonies was the cute face while another little girl really sang it. They said she wasn't cute enough for
• gl450 or toureg?
• what kind of car do you drive? (figuring out what kind to get)
• having 2 kids- is it universally harder than having one? does anyone disagree?
• would you rather have an interior office with frosted glass door, or windowed office with clear glass door and window looking into another office across the street
• My diswasher makes some funky, loud noises & the door handle is broken. Still cleans dishes well so dh won't buy a new one....it;s driving me crazy!
• is it worth buying organic milk with dha? is it really that much better?
• I really need a handyman, but dh is so cheap! He can't do ANYTHING handy so I am desperate. Anyone know someone who is retired & bored who would do little fix it stuff for $$?
• How often do you go out with your friends without DH or DCs? What do you do?
• We're going through a downsizing, and corporate is making everyone under top managment (middle- and below) to write up a daily accounting of how they spend their days. My department
• I am having that not so fresh feeling, what do I do now?
• if you work near dc's daycare, do you go over to see them during the day if you have time?
• how old was no. 1 when you TTC no. 2?
• aw. Kevin Arnold makes cute babies.
• How annoying will I be if I pop into see DS at camp? I only did it one other time this summer. He's got a little history which makes me slightly neurotic... I never call or anythign.
• just sharing.... started taking Omega-3 and my skin looks and feels much better.
• tori spelling out with stella
• So now there's this PC movement to refer to "retarded" as the "R" word.
• What do you normally do when you discuss feminine hygiene products?
• anyone wear boyshort underwear? what brand makes good ones?
• I tried to boil water using a tupperware bowl. The bowl can't be fixed, can it?
• If you could ditch work and/or leave kids with a sitter tomorrow in NYC, what would you do?
• question. house in the burbs. mine. kitchen was updated a while ago, good cabinets, floor to ceiling, decent appliances. tile counter tops. clean, good grout. tile floor. would the
• Where would you buy a 2nd home within 1.5hrs of Manhattan? Not Long Island...upstate or PA...town suggestions? TIA
• This morning my sister and I took a long walk along a river path while talking about femine hygiene products
• Does your toddler have their own plates and utensils (ie, plastic, child-size, etc)?
• bacon-egg cheese on bagel
• my two children have birthdays only a couple days apart. i'm throwing my 3 y.o. a party but i feel bad adding my 1 y.o. on the invite b/c i don't want people to feel obligated to bring
• what do you use to clean wood floors? murphys oil just makes mine gloppy and slippery.
• Bill Clinton is an honest, caring, giving man who is faithful to his wife.
• PSA: Restoration Hardware/Pottery Barn is shitty quality and overpriced
• On you on YBM everyday? Me. yes.
• What did your DH do after you finished having sex with him the first time?
• going to a birthday party tomorrow. Bought the present last week. Just got a group email from the mom with a list of gifts that she would like for her son. Huh? I'm just going to give
• Can someone honestly tell me why a navel orange is $1.25 right now? What happened to the Florida supply this year? I am going to go broke trying to eat healthy!
• My friend just went into labor at 34 weeks. Her ds will likely be fine, right? Any guesses as to how long he will be in the hospital?
• Maybe I just have no taste but.... I just received my marble vanity top from restoration hardware. $1200. I don't see why this is so much nicer than corian. I really don't....
• anyone ever used a pg test from the 99 cent store?
• DD is out at the diner for lunch with mil and fil. I can't relax b/c I just don't trust them to watch her crossing the street, etc. But, dh insisted.
• I can't believe Howard Wolfson's comment about how Hillary would have won if Edwards affair had been in the open. The Democrats are really trying to loose this election!
• MM here: I'm getting a little pissed off. Even if my ds had a disability, which he does not, whoever keeps posting that about him needs to stop. Forget about how it may affect me,
• ok, how about this dress in black?
• Sad. Small plane crash in MA today. Pilot was donating his time/plane for an Angel flight. (bringing a cancer patient to Boston for treatment). How sad.
• That would have been such a great pic if Bush had slapped Misty's butt
• I am a senior associate lawyer, and I mentor a lot of the junior lawyers (informally). That's my strong suit. What other job(s) should I investigate?
• Hillary Clinton will be the Nominee. Barack Obama and his supporters are not real Democrats, only Hillary supporters are real Democrats. Hillary Clinton has no ego, she's just a normal
• seems like a lot of smart people are moving to maplewood and i would venture to say that their dbs who are going to be educated in the maplewood public schools are still going to be
• do you like this for a wedding in nj in early october?
• I was drinking 2-3 glasses of wine a night for a while. I stopped a few weeks ago and noticed I deflated a lot. Does drinking really do that to you? Also.. I noticed I craved sugar
• what life lesson took you the longest to 'learn'? me: your problem with me is YOUR problem.
• ils are visiting. They keep going out to grab something at Walgreens etc. and then are gone for HOURS! wtf?
• This kid won't nap. Don't you think eventually she'll pass out? She's 7 mo and sleeps so little during the day. I have no idea what to do...
• edwards was set up by hunter. who else would know he'd be at the hotel at 2 am and alert the media? she wanted it out that they had affair & she had his baby.
• Anyone here send their dc to montessori?
• Do you know one of those moms that every single time you see them they are wearing work out clothes? Really short shorts, of course.
• Do you believe that birds of a feather flock together? I do. You will never see a fatty best friends with work out mom.
• i don't like waiting to exhale
• JOB ROLL CALL: Who needs a new job (list city, industry, PT/FT), who has a job to fill?
• Weaning is awful. Dd is an emotional wreck, and I'm so sad. Also, feel physically gross. snyone btdt?
• I think my employee may regret friending me on facebook when i talk to him about not doing it while he is at work....
• why don't politicians get divorced? it really bugs me how they think the public would rather have them stay together then break up. that's why i can't stand hilary. she was a
• So the chinese decide to have a *stand in* girl during opening ceremony because she was prettier.
• LO> I firmly believe that if you are getting up the butt, you are NOT a virgin.
• Just got an email from my sweet, old, Southern uncle. He's a super successful businessman who retired 10 years ago today. It was a brief reflection on retired life, then a list of about
• I eat very healthy all week but once a week I splurge on something yummy. Today I caved in and ate some leftover birthday cake. Yum!
• Which cake would you go for? For a summer party
• I think YBM should have a "jobs" board. I need a new job.
• i bet elizabeth didn't know about the affair two years ago. why would he tell her? i always thought their marriage seemed odd- like he married an older woman that was more a
• Interviewed for a job. Woman was great, wasn't quite the job for me but it went well and I wanted it. She just emailed and said
• Something you wish you didn't know about dh's past relationship.
• Elizabeth Edwards dealt with her dh's infidelity in '06 in private, they stood together in '07 when her cancer came back and she stood behind him to cont. the race. It's obvious th
• I'll be interviewing a ton of candidates this fall. Any interesting interview questions? So sick of the run-of-the-mill ones. Corporate law firm - interviewing prospective associates.
• Anyone try Topamax for migraines? Neur gave me a prescription but the side effects look awful. Although at this point it's better than a bullet in my head which was my next step.
• Me: "So, tell me about yourself." Interview: "What specifically do you want to know? You have my resume and I've spoken with your collegues. I don't understand the question.&q
• Let's see fireworks at opening ceremony: fake, little girl singing at opening: fake. What are the chances the Chinese womens gymnastics team is of age?
• so you all think my 2yo identical twin boys are weird?
• I am reading MIddlesex. I know it's a few years old, but what a great book.
• Name of ex-bf who treated you like crap?
• I don't care about Edwards and the cheating. I care about the MONEY. That's what it's really about.
• My manicurist is a college student. She told me today that 60-70% of female college students are now lesbians....how can this be true?
• I find it interesting that women can use their feminine wiles to get what they want with their DH and they know it works, but then when a man cheats, we just cannot understand how he
• Any more news on the possible Madeline sighting?
• sorry, but, twins are weird.
• anyone here ever been on cymbalta?
• 3 yr old last night watching weather - Him - "Shit" Me - "what??" Him -'Shit, I hate thunderstorms."
• This whole Edwards story just underscores the sleaziness of men. Here is a man who jeapordized EVERYTHING for a little tail (the presidency, his sick wife, his FOUR kids). I am so mad,
• oh man. 3yo dd now uses "oh fuck" correctly in a sentence. Dh is furious at me - whenever he stops laughing
• name poll: kenley (for dd)
• Do you think the olympic athletes are all having sex with each other?
• parents of 2 or more dc- admit it- are you ever jealous of 1 dc families?
• can borderline disorder get better with meds? my sil takes two or 3 antidepressants, but they don't seem to help much (she is a little better)
• what do you think happened with me DD?? need advice--see below
• My housekeeper uses an entire bottle of 2X stregth laudry soap, once a week. I asked here if she knows its double strength, she said she does, but there is no way she dioes enough
• DAMMIT. Just had my foot X-rayed... turns out, I fractured my toe this weekend. Supposed to be running a race in a month!
• ovulating and soooo horny. wish i were in the olympic village right about now
• Do you think we have hit a new racist low here or will that happen when Obama is elected?
• Did you sleep train your db? How did you do it?
• Getting a new dog...want a cool name.....we are thinking "Sturgess"
• Those of you who believe your mothers have BPD or NPD, why do you think this?
• do you think edwards really isn't the father or the mistress was bought off and that's why she won't ask for dna test?
• Please tell me what you think Hotel California is about.....more inside
• Sometimes when I make my kids a meal that doesn't turn out good, I feel guilty
• who is the worst from this list and why? spitzer, mcgreevey, edwards, patterson, that guy from staten island
• Bloody Fart Mom here....have an issue!
• My 3 y/o has very curly hair. It gets very frizzy and hard to brush in the morning. We have tried Johnson's shampoo with conditioner, the leave in conditioner and the detangler spray
• I'm not a psychic but I can guess anything you want. go ahead with your questions
• Is it possible that im 8 weeks pg and showing w/ #2?
• Anyone NOT put latches on kitchen/bathroom cabinets? We have no poisons under there anyhow and we always watch DB carefully when he's in those rooms.
• i think people who are very anti weed are weird. lame and weird.
• I wohm and have 2 dcs. older one is in camp so nanny has just one. Friend is in a real bind and asked if nanny could watch her dd (same age as mine not in camp) tomorrow for a few
• Okay, let's go. I'm a hardcore liberal, but this "only whites can be racist" stuff seems goofy to me. Convince me.
• anyone else only having one child and get flamed for it?
• The psuedo-Rockefeller's ex-DW must feel like such an ass. She's ex-Mckinsey, too. If you were a McKinsey client, how would you feel about receiving advice from her? Not good, right?
• That idiot who is screwing her boss can't spell and is bad at grammar too.
• Hey honkies, there is no such thing as "reverse racism" -- so until blacks, hispanics, asians, arabs, or whatever group you are whining about "reverse racism" is in power in every
• what is your workout schedule. If you workout 4 days do you workout for 2 and take a day off?
• what is it with the anti-breeding sentiment on here? this is a parenting board, no?
• I feel so sad for my 30 yo friend who lives alone. Told me that she gets so lonlely on Sundays that she smokes up to 3 bowls of pot by herself. Just smokes pot all day long :(
• what do you think the best month to have a db is?
• the thought of dd going to K is getting me so down- where sis the time go? I feel like I just brought her home from the hospital
• does it sound crazy to have someone 30 hrs (at $18hr) a week to help with 2dc's and the household? sounds a bit much to me but i am finding it is pretty normal in nyc
• i haven't smoked pot in ages. i forgot- does it give you a hangover?
• Psychic Moms, please tell me when I'll get pg with DC #2?
• any sober moms on?
• Hijack Borderline post: Name your Borderline friend or relative:
• So a Black friend of mine is adopting a baby I innocently and unknowingly said oh, what nationality is the baby, this is soo exciting...and i said are you adopting from US or
• O! Glorious morning turns inconsolable! My pop tart is burnt.
• my ex cut practically all of our dd's hair off this weekend. she used to have such nice, long hair. he told me he was tired of brushing it. he only has her every other weekend!
• shhhhhhhhhhhh having an affair....with my boss!! dont get all judgey, my dh and I are already seperated
• did they do it in the car?
• please tell me about having 3 dc, for anyone that knows.
• I hated Bush for so long that I'm now actually growing a bit fond of him. what a lunk, over there in China acting goofy and hanging out with the beach volleyball girls.
• Just came home from pedi....not crazy about the color....color remorse.
• not pg yet but trying to "think" pregnant and so just gave up caffeine. sucks.
• Mom who posted about the Vera Bradlet stuff at Marshalls was right. I just got back. The only problem is that the patterns are at least 5 years out of season :(
• What's for lunch - I am all out of ideas.
• Here's an old Hollywood insider joke: When Bette Davis was asked what advice she had about Hollywood, she replied:
• One more annoying tip post: dc's camp sent out an email saying that tipping isn't mandatory but is expected, and that the counselors really depend on the money. They recommended no
• A SAHM friend of mine always comments on how ds has gotten sick a few times b/c he is in daycare, and I just feel like saying to her that at least he won't be sick the whole first year
• do pot brownies really get you high? never tried them.
• Laura Bush hit some hit when she was younger?
• 2 yr about to outgrow pack-n-play. Not ready for a mattress just yet, any other suggestions?
• So everyone thinks my dh is gay or a pervert? Just because he is looking forward to rhythmic gymnastics?
• dh's ex wife has always been in good shape. recently she joined a gym and has a trainer-she looks great, and i am happy for her(which i never thought i would be)..just thought i would
• Ok let me try a different route: Suggestions for moderate/ cheap restaurants below 14th Street with BYOB?
• Assistants in the city make 80-90K??
• Why do people hire nannies?! I hope you know they are not interacting/engaging your child.
• I want this house.
• what do you think of this stove, aesthetically?
• Can a parent with primary custody move the child to another state without the other parent's consent?
• Which is better to make 80 - 90K as an assistant in the city or become an attorney for a non-profit and make the same if not less.
• If you were my dd's father, would this email help you to feel more motivated to contribute financially without my having to take you to court? I asked for $ recently and he seemed
• How to get along with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder?
• Any moms of Camp Hillard kids on? Would someone PLEASE tell me who I'm supposed to tip and how much?
• Speaking of tipping: we stayed at a family-friendly hostel, which had a TIP ENVELOPE in our room for the cleaning person. WTF???? I should tip YOU for responding to my post. Please
• when people say they're getting a d+c here does that mean they're getting an abortion?
• My dh is totally psyched to watch Rhythmic Gymnastics. Anyone know when they come on?
• Brooklyn Moms - PLEASE RESPOND. Friend's dh passed away and we want to have meals delivered to her and dcs (frozen?) Is there such a service in the area? THANKS
• I love all of the panic in the Nanny-Benadryl post. I see people hear recommending it all of the time for better napping,night sleep. So hypocrticial.
• HELP. Okay, so dh and I are starving artists, best friends are very rich, make millions. They want to go out to dinner this week, I asked if it could be "cheap and cheerrful" (they
• NYC with a newborn only and potential nanny wants $650 isn't that a lot for one child?
• Would you sue that ID as her rapist and you sat in jail for 18 yrs for a crimeyou didn't commit
• dh wants to get me a 'nice' watch. i'm addicted to cheap-o timex watches.
• Why do I keep trying to get along with my mom. She came out to help with NB for 6 weeks, and just left 3 weeks early this morning because she is f*cking miserable. she'll now miss the
• Timing of TTC? I'm old (38 ). Have a big, strenous vaca planned for mid-Oct. Will be working from home through end of this year, but possibly will be on site after that
• Does anyone know how much money our government awards the athletes for gold medals? silver? bronze? dh said 500K per gold, but I had no idea, and think he is guessing.
• why did he finger her?
• what is the most affordable law school in LI or NYC?
• what are the nicest neighborhoods in Yonkers?
• I love this watch
• Did water help or hurt your morning sickness? Not sure what to do here - trying to eat small meals of protein but I am so sick.
• God, I hate being a smoker. Even when I'm quit, I'm still one in my heart. :(
• just found out my nanny has been giving my 8mo benadryl. she says only once. i am not sure i believe her. what do i do?
• ob wants to induce me at 39 wks--no medical reason given. wwyd?
• orthodox moms on?
• How do I force quit an application on my mac? Quitting from the dock isn't working. I need the apple/shift/delete or whatever combo... TX!
• Anyplace to get a modern dining table that isn't 1,000 bucks?
• SAHM's- was/is your dh totally on board with you stayong home? DH and I just decided I will quit and he said he's just nervous. I understand completely, but need to feel like he truly
• I recognize that we are affluent but I can sympathize with the posters about budget. We take in about 11K after deductions and we manage to save less than you would think. it is so easy
• when did you tell your family you were pg? friends?
• I really really want cars to become obsolete. I am the worst passenger, and I cannot fathom the thought of dd growing up and getting into cars with teenage boys.
• What are you most looking forward to once President Obama and Congress are inaugurated?
• Would you judge someone with 2dcs with a 10,500 sq ft house?
• my dh gets paid twice per month and our rent is slightly less than one of his fortnightly paychecks. i have an additional income of about $5K per month.
• Long shot, but anyone know the approximate odds of having a Downs syndrome baby at age 44? i know the odds rise w/ age, but how grim is it at 44? 1 in 8? 1 in 3?
• Opinions on marble floors? New apartment has some and I think they're hideous but think it's too $$ to replace.
• 30 weeks preg and my ob has never measured my 'fundal height' - normal? just read about this online, had no idea
• Do cool manhattan moms dislike jumpers for little girls?
• don't you think mac should create retractable headphones for ipods? mine are always tangled.
• How messy is it when your water breaks? What should I expect - have no clue - thanks
• Took my 3.5 yo ds into work with me to check on things (I work in a school so not working yet!) and he was a NIGHTMARE! Why oh why does he never listen to me?!?!
• I am a sugar addict and I need to get off the crap. How do I go about it?
• love the movie waitress
• Did you see the drunk Bush Olympic pictures? I bet Laura is heavily sedated to not leave his ass right now.
• Is this weather abnormally pleasant for nyc in August?
• How late did you work until your due date? Only 30 weeks now, but so tired can not imagine going until the end, I need to rest before labor!!!
• Green puss is coming out of my nipples. What is it???
• is john edwards' wife going to leave him now?
• Would you say Scarsdale and Summit have the same overall vibe, just one is Jewish and one is Waspy?
• does john mccain look like he's had botox on his forehead? i think he's trying to look younger
• repost for am crowd olve this: 2 babies in twin stroller. need to get up 4 stairs to 1st floor, then to apt on 3rd floor. how?
• How many activities per week (after school or weekends) would you let your K or 1st grade dc do?
• when does your milk come in - a couple of days after you deliver?
• repost: The retail space at the Ariel (99th and b'way) is under construction--anyone know what is going in there?
• anyone live in pelham manor? We are just starting our house search. We drove around the area this weekended and loved the houses, but we didn't really see a "town." where is it and
• great in-law story: dh and I have a wedding Friday night. Babysitter had to cancel. we asked ils ti babysit. Their response: we can't, don't want to leave the dog alone!!
• The smug and snotty people are always the dumbest. So remember that the next time you say "I'm really a snob about..." Like, I'm a snob about cheese, but I can appreciate a good gr
• Quick vent - I am so upset. One of the VP's just came to my cube and had a "tone" with me.. I hate that. Looks like I dropped the ball on something.
• MIL just popped in and I had a million things to do so I could get dd down for a nap before I have to take ds to dance. I was short and rude and didn't invite her to say nor did I say
• My new addiction - Gossip Girl books. I'm 38 BTW and would never admit it anywhere else but here.
• A friend of ours ( a dr) said something which resonated with me the other day. He and his wife (also a dr) decided to put their newborn in his stomach so that he could have a full nigh
• Single mom, wow, I am going on a date with a woman and very excited! First ever.
• if you and dh have separate wills, do you each list the other as primary guardian of dcs for when one of you passes, and if that person is not alive, then it goes to the first alternate
• When the olympics say it's "live", is it really? I was watching at midnight last night (west coast) and in the upper corner it said live.
• dh is flying to a work-related conference on 9/11...sucks
• If I tell ds (21 mo) it's "time to go", he finds my cell and keys and puts them in my purse and then carries my purse to the door and waits.
• ds plays with me to rough. I am always beiing banged into and jumped on. How do I stop this?
• Who's pregnant?
• My DH and I were brainstorming other delish doritios flavors. How about Parmesean? Roquefort? Wasabi? Marmite?
• My MIL is very blase about taking care of dc. I worry for their safety, ok? I don't want them staying over until they are much older.
• My son has a mosquito bite on his leg and the whole leg swelledup, poor little guy
• okay, what things do i need for potty training? anything that really helped? i'm open to any and all suggestions :)
• Had I known the complete family dynamics of dh's family, I never wouldhave married him. Strange, because we dated for 5 yrs!
• Dh is going to niece's 1st bday without me b/c I want to go to my own family's weekend on labor day. A while back, I asked the SIL if she could move the party b/c of conflict, so she's
• for those who dislike their MILs, are you worried that you will more than likely turn out just like them?
• ugh - I asked my mil a simple question about having our friends over on labor day weekend at her house and she writes me this long email about how her summer has sucked (she broke her
• If George Bush was running for president (again) and you voted for him the last two times, would you vote for him again?
• OK, did I just read this right, that the French don't refrigerate their butter? Am I missing something? Won't it go bad? Someone educate me
• MIL asks my dc when they are sleeping over grandma's house and I quietly respond "Never, as long as there is breath in my body"
• do you sync your ipod?
• Bush wants to alter Endangered Species Act
• pretty excited about saving money-camp is over (took cabs home daily)+ don't need metro card anymore for pre-k!
• I want my sister to take my dc, but dh convinced me that her dh is not such a great dad, so they are going to his bro. It makes me sad.
• what style/brand shoes will your (under 4yo) dd be wearing this fall?
• what would you do if a so-called good friend stole your nanny by offering to double her salary?
• Thanks to the poster for the spoiler information site for the Olympics
• just watched last night's dvr...Michael Phelps is insane! he isnt human!
• wwyd? my sister is back together with a boyfriend that has treated her horribly and who I suspect is incapable of being faithful. she's now living with him and wants to include him in
• dh's cousin just told us he and his wife are expecting #2. Their ds turned 1 last week. When #2 comes along their ds will be 19 mths (the exact age our son is now) and while I could not
• Did you read the NY Times article about Michael Phelps & ADHD? I want to hug his mother.
• my husband and i cannot agree on custodian if something should happen to us. here are choices. my sister. she has 3 kids and not a lot of money (we have significantly more money so
• What do all the hardcore EBF's think about the breastmilk / autism connection?
• we are a family of 4+live in nanny, we spend about 200 on groceries a week, we never do take out or go out and brown bag it, ok right? or is it too high still, we shop at stop and shop
• good staple baby gift that no one gives?
• Ok to give 8 month old pretzel rod to suck on? Can I give her small pieces of cheese? She just wants something to work on (kwim?)and hates zwieback and mummums.
• Trying ti save $. If I cook at home, what's a reasonable weekly grocery budget for me and dh? (db not on solids yet.)
• WHICH ONE OF YOU RECOMMENDED "IN BRUGES"? Fess up. You don't think that warrants some kind of warning?! Fucking hell!
• I hate you people. Not one of you talked me out of eating my lunch before 10:45 am. I hope you're happy.
• i feel like such a dork - what should i ask nannies when interviewing? i'm not good at this at all. thanks
• anyone: how does mother's milk tea taste?
• Do you give salt in food for under one db? I just feel it tastes so bland without.
• I coined the word Patriotard and I am very proud of myself.
• i did horrrrrrribly on my sats (below 1000). yet, i rocked my LSATs. to this day, i still don't get it and feel as if it was complete luck.
• I have turned into my mother, but it's ok. DS's will grow up in a warm, loving, home with lots of creative fun and outside play. Who cares if I don't dress up every day or drive a fanc
• Remember when the Olypics was on all day...with the gravitas reserved for 8pm now?
• OK, I really want to know. Is the guy who's doing the research about breastfeeding/autism possible link some sort of a whack? Because the research seems solid, it's a major research
• wtf. why aren't the olympic gymnastic scores only up to 10 any more? What is the highest you can get now? I'm all confused now.
• i did really bad on my SAT's in High school will i have to take them again to get into law school now? I am 30 by theway.
• Just had a talk with dh about how I feel disconnected with him and not a priority to him, not special at all. sigh. He feels none of this.
• I received a letter from the US Postal Inspector saying I might be the victim of identity theft. They want me to reply to them and provide tons of personal info on the form they sent
• Peanut butter bad to give 4 mo as a first food? TIA.
• I have a 2.5 year old and a 4.5 year old and just found out I am pregnant with twins. Say something positive please
• i fed my ds leftover pad thai and then went off in a taxi to take dd to the doctor. in the back of the cab i saw all this stuff about peanut allergy - and I got in such a state,
• Would you be pissed if I gave your 3 yo temporary tattoos as a party favor? They have the word on them ("apple" written on an apple) so they're kinda educational.
• Boy, you know someone really doesn't like you if they friended you on FB, then un-friended you, you ask them to friend you again (because wasn't I already their friend?) and they deny
• if you were at a restuarant with your pg friend and she wanted to have a drink (1 glass of wine) would you say something? b/f you jump down my throat it wasnt me (i had no prob with it)
• Trying again! Has anyone heard any theories of what the evolutionary purpose might be for ASD's? Do you have any thoughts? DH and I were discussing this last night.
• Does being nasty and crass on this board make you somehow feel better? if so, why exactly?
• Did you use a hooter hider/ bebe au lait?
• I am so jealous of moms who are paient...like when DC's are being reaally annoying, moving slowly, not paying attention the mom who talks to them clamly and sewwtly . i wish i was that
• Another breast feeding question: Assuming I took pretty much every listeria precaution while preg....can I go back to sushi and soft cheese, etc now that I am bfing? What foods have
• Sad my BF days are almost over....cant produce enough fro DB so will begin winding down...5 mo db :(
• I hate mouth noises. ILs are visiting and are the worst! I'm slowing losing my shit as my mil sits next to me slurping and gulping her coffee.
• going to be potty training dd in a couple of weeks, should i get a portable potty to take with us to the park?
• yay or nay to living in great neck, long island?
• wtf? i was totally regular during pregnancy--now that i gave birth 2 wks ago i am constipated!
• What has Katie Holmes done, besides marrying Tom Cruise, that makes everyone think she is nuts. Her behavior is fine to me. There are a lot of actresses out there much, much more
• Ok, so you really all think that it's ok to use the word "faggot?" How do you all feel about racial slurs? Also no big deal?
• So I just got back from the doctor. He told me I should try to have fun no matter what I do. WDYT?
• any teacher moms on?
• I need a good news post--it's been a bit dark around here. I'll start. dd is being more flexible. I got her boots and she tried them on, strutted around and then said, "No, I want them
• lol - just read that tori spelling is upset that she's not getting paid as much for 90210 and pulled out
• last night i saw an intervention where this girl got high on computer cleaner..do you know i had to fight thoughts of actually trying that? I want so badly to escape my life...the only
• Really nasty, bitter troll on right now
• europeans are more realistic and more cynical. Maybe b/c they have been around longer. Its like we are still honeymooners here.
• i hope they told that little china girl that the pretend singer is dyinmg from some awful disease and this was her last wish, to sing, but she has bad voice, so honey, can you record it
• My almost 3 year old is tongue tied. He is having problems enunciating and his speech is a little behind. We are feeling pushed to get his frenulum snipped? Anyone BTDT? I am concerned
• Anyone start pumping in the hospital?
• DH is such a stupid faggot: is taking shirts and pants to his mother to iron (I don't iron)
• every freakin day-for no reason-i sing this stupid somg in shower. i have no idea why-haven'tr heard it in ages-
• Best tops for nursing? tia
• i know this is a strange question, but does life insurance every pay when there is a suicide?
• there's a special place in hell for those of you who dont RSVP!
• Yikes, new study says 1/3 of homeowners are under water on their house (owe more than it is worth).
• Finance moms - are UBS and RBS connected in some way?
• 14 mo just ate a piece of big red gum, or at least 1/2, and swallowed..its ok right? i assume it is...just checking...
• ugh. can it get any worse
• I am so pathetic compared to some of you on this board.
• What would you offer someone for a 5 year old Bugaboo Frog in good condition?
• Ok. I totally want to sleep with Michael Phelps. I think Dh will understand.
• 9yo dd has a closet full of really nice clothes that she picked out herself. why does she insist on wearing hideous basketball shorts with tanks that don't even match? i'm making her
• be honest, were you a bridezilla?
• The best part about living in the US is that we are free to criticize it.
• ttc. the stress from skipping work for all these ultrasounds while being monitored sucks.
• any finance / wall st moms on?
• Patriotards are braindead. We should pity them.
• were you early/late w/ #1? how about #2? thanks.
• i am 19 weeks and carrying kind of small (not a vba) had 20 week sono and everything is great. anyone else carry small. makes me feel bad when people say that i don;t look pg like there
• is Xanax OK to take very occasionally during PG? I have to take a very long flight and I am terrified of flying of flying
• Anyone pump at work? Any tips/suggestions? Best pump to use? Etc.
• People who think the US is more evil than N. Korea are insane. Do you have any idea how those people suffer?
• The USA is still and always will be the best country ever.
• Shanghai makes NYC look like a has-been
• i miss the first thrills of infatuation...married, so it's likely i will never experience it again..i'm a little bummed
• if you're expecting and ds is 2. do you potty train before nb or wait until after?
• To all the US haters: why don't you move to Canada?
• what were your very first signs in labor (maybe before you even knew it was the "real" thing)? TIA
• what's the longest it has taken you to get over someone?
• lol, 6 guys - mostly interns, making the rounds of the office with dusters, dusting our light fixtures. Hysterical. They are taking a lot of crap but taking it well.
• Leaving for vacation, asked neighb to get our mail, watch the house. I"ve left him the dates we'll be going/coming, our cell #s, where we will be staying while gone. What am I
• MIL said my niece could be my child because she is apicky eater. She is such a bitch, because I eat everything but pork and cow, based on concern for my health, the environment and
• I think my 3 yo is kind of a mean kid despite my discipline and I feel like such a failure because of it
• thinking of moving to seacaucus. good idea or not?
• General contractor just moved in across the street. Think he'll repair two shingles on my roof for a lasagne?
• yes, china has serious human rights violations. but so does the united states... big time. the core of the china hatred comes from the fact that our economy is dying while theirs is
• I'm at jury duty right now. WTF would the court system decide that 10 TVs playing Rachel Ray would somehow be appealing to us? Fuckin' hell, no wonder this country is weak.
• another weight post. I am 5'9" , 10 mos pp and weigh 170. I exercise at least 3x per week weights and cardio. I need help.
• Not for nothing, but Russia is acting like an asshole.
• this is crazy....i cant fall asleep at night. I'm tired...but I just cant fall asleep, Then in the morning i act crazy from triedness....what is going on with me?
• WOHMs -- do you make beds and pick up house before you leave for school and work? i don't want to come back to a messy house but am not sure if we'll have time.
• new mom here - can i shower while nb is in her crib? what do other moms do - wait until dh comes home?
• Need gift help: Housewarming for 33 yo cousin who does not cook and buys herself everything she wants. Not married, no kids. Any ideas? I'm stuck.
• I am a SAHM. Once dcs are in school full time, I admit it...I will have a good amount of leisure time. Sure I have some household things to do but I will have some me time...more than
• We are the Borg. Lower your shields and power down your weapons. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
• Ferber/CIO moms - Just had night 3 of Ferber. DD woke 1x and cried for about 30 min. total. This a.m. she woudln't look at me :( for about 20 min. Is that normal? FWIW she didn't
• I put a piece of pizza in my bag yesterday (in a plate folded in half) and forgot about it. you think it is okay to eat today? i know gross..but i love cold pizza in the morning.
• i find it very wierd that americans have this fantasy that their president will be morally strong. politics is a dirty world and to get to the top you ahd to have cut corners along the
• best potty training tip you received - one that really changed the process?
• Is it rude to eat a snack while walking down the street? Like a granola bar? What about a sandwich?
• so not kidding about this, is there a book? a person? to help me raise my now 1 year old? I feel like I am failing, i don't know what I am supposed to be teaching, when to teach no, etc.
• PSA: I LOVE ALL THE FREE APPS FOR THE iPHONE!!!!
• Is it bad manners to drink the rest of the milk from y our cereal bowl by picking up the bowl and drinking from it? I just did this at my desk and my bosses walked out and looked
• What should I do today? Have the day to myself in NYC.
• I just had to put a sweater on. I LOVE THIS WEATHER!!!
• Pregnant moms with #1 - when did you feel officially 'checked out' at work?
• oh, sad. the little girl that sang in the olympics was replaced by a cuter girl who lypsynched the original girl's voice.
• height/weight/size poll. me 5'1"/155/10
• but when john had the affair, he said he felt above the law---wouldn't he still have felt like that as president?
• if you went to your first OB appointment at 6w3d (or around there) and didn't see anything, how soon after did the OB have you come back?
• I finally give in forcing 9yo dd to eat chicken, beef, pork and fish. She likes beans and firm tofu. I need some guidelines to start with. Substisution amounts and if this idea sucks
• Any "The secret" moms on? I need some guidance.
• wow - no wine last night & I feel so much better this morning - who knew 2/3 glasses could make such a difference?
• poll - will ex work crush e-mail me back today?
• anyone have a dd with labial adhesions?
• Democrats: I'm just curious, if John Edwards were the Democratic candidate now, would he still have your vote?
• She is not taking care of herself and is starting to look she's been 'rode hard and hung up to dry.'
• does this make sense to you: i'm 5'1, size 10, flat belly. and 155 lbs. i am trying really hard to diet, but nothing will make me lose the weight. i also do cardio and weights 3x a
• Britax Marathon owners: i had cover off washing it and ds pulled out the white back support foam and ripped it up! It is the only padding on the back-do i have to buy whole new
• is 39 too old to try to have #3? will need ivf and just don't know if it's a good idea to go through that, possibly multiple times.
• what do sahms do once their dcs are in school full time?
• I'm cleaning out clutter. should I have a garage sale or just bring it all to the salvation army?
• who saw john and kate last night? is it me or was she much nicer to him? they seemed to be getting along better
• dinner help - panko crusted tilapia, pan-fried w/a white wine and caper sauce. Can I put this over plain spaghetti? so sick of rice.
• I dont look good in tank tops or shorts. what the heck do I pack for a trip to Florida?
• did any of you actualy make your own baby food?
• Moms of kids with SN- What do you do to take care of yourself? My 22 mo dd has been doing therapies every day this summer (M-F), and I'm feeling completely burnt out.
• PSA Research your choices before choosing a plastic surgeon. I saw too many bad tummy tuck belly buttons on vacation, and it is so obvious.
• Recommendations for comfortable body shaper for my disgusting belly?
• seems like it's taking forever for the candidates to announce their running mates... or is it just that I care more about this election? thought we knew much earlier in past elections
• repost: dh doesn't just want to go out for the night, he wants an overnight. So he wouldn't be around most of the weekend. am I crazy for wanting him to stay home?
• how do you ask a really nice houseguest to leave who is used to relying on strangers to be kept up for indefinite periods of time? A teacher (that we love) has ended up on our doorstep,
• I work with all guys. You should hear how they talk about their wives and family obligations. Ball and Chain city.
• Any moms of SN kids on? What do you do to take care of yourself. My dd has been doing therapies every day (M-F) this summer, and I'm feeling totally burned out. Any advice would be
• Ok, stupid annoyance. hired a new nanny early summer (love her), she kept complaining db didn't have enough play clothes. She had tons of dresses, but wasn't quite walking, so dresses
• Go Phelps!!
• I just called my almost 3 yo a brat. god help me.
• 11mo stands at gate while i am in kitchen, they overlook each other, squeeling and whining if i have to do something and won't play alone ever. Should I ignore it? Talking to ehr doesn't
• I'm looking into babysitting a toddler f/t. I've interviewed with two different families. One family wants me to watch their child in THEIR home; the other family prefers I watch
• You bitches missed me... you just don't know it
• Please tell me to get off my fat almost 200lb ass and go to the gym!! Please tell me I not the big huge fat mom on the treadmill that everyone's making fun of ...
• Please help! Do you know how to fold up a Combi Twin Savvy stroller? Dh took the snap n go in his car by mistake, have to go to an appt. w/ my twins and can't figure out how to close
• what do you think: dh works constantly which I am ok with except he has spurts where he sees dd's maybe 6 hours/week (including weekends) He's supposed to do a guys night saturday so
• OK, I know this is over posted, but now I am finally paying attention, and my ob would put me in rehab before giving me an answer beyond "no wine". What do you all do about bfing when
• Ann Curry is wearing cheap asswhite flip flops today. Don't they pay her enough to wear real shoes??
• Brag about yourself please...
• Trying again: any recs to get rid of my freckles? Hate them.
• autofill b
• anyone else with a 5-6 YO child who is TOTALLY uninterested in the computer?
• ** sigh ... ** given the choice between watching Sesame or Mickey's Clubhouse dds will ALWAYS choose Mickey. Damn Disney marketing, seems like they get them when still in the womb.
• couldn't find mad men last night...what channel is it on? so confused
• Do you have a blog? Is it anonymous or do people see your real identity? I'm thinking of starting one.
• does anyone have a post nup agreement?
• OK, me again (person with no marketable skills who doesn't know what she wants to do career wise)-should I just start taking computer classes-i.e. excel, photoshop, whatever or is that
• possible m/c question:
• "Mommy, the Backyardigans are different colors...just like Fruit Loops." I love my ds.
• I like how the men's beach volleyball players are in baggy shorts and Ts, but the female players are practically naked.
• YES! I knew who the mole was!!!!
• What skills/knowledge do you have that make you employable? Do you learn knew things often to keep up to speed?
• How can I get 3yo to take his antibiotics? We are holding him down while he kicks and screams- horrible. He has feeding issues so hard to hide it in applesauce, etc.
• old person fashion advice: is it better to cover slightly veiny legs with bermuda shorts, or wear shorter shorts and let veins show?
• What do you put in your coffee?
• So, flame away but I am keeping my #1 in his crib after #2 is born. We'll just have 2 cribs. He is 2.5yo and I can't deal with switching to a real bed for now...
• interviewing a nanny today. need her about 30 hrs for two dc's and light housekeeping, is $18 hr sound about right as an offer, i am home full time btw. tia!
• What kind of reaction should I expect from my 4 yo and 2 yo? We are about to move out of our apartment, stay at a friend's house for 2 weeks, then stay at another friend's apartment
• hired a nanny pt. after a week of her here i realize i need more housekeeping and less nannying, how would you handle letting her go? tia!
• Is it rude to return a dress to a fancy boutique w/o the tag? Dd took it off and says she hates the dress ... is it going to be a problem?
• what are you doing today?
• I'm 50lbs overweight and have high cholesterol. Is there anything wrong with using Egg Beater egg whites to make an omlette?
• Flame away but the trend of naming girls traditionally boy's names - I don't like it AT ALL. I know someone who named their girl TWO boy's names even (first and middle). Blech.
• anyone have any recommendations for good, relatively cheap wine? red and white for a party.
• Michael Phelps eats between 8000 and 10000 calories a day. That's a lot of food!
• is there any good reason to have an invisibility cloak? so if they make this thing there will be rampant peeping toms, murderers, burglers etc.?
• what do you drink in the am? Tea? Coffee? other?
• Friend is bring dc to playdate who has had a low fever for past 2 days (on and off) but no other symptoms at all. Should I be worried? I'm a little pissed.
• What are your thoughts on the name Hudson for a girl?
• would you bring a 6 year old to a bris?
• Anyone else feel like they've made a series of bad career choices? I have 2 fancy but useless degrees and am looking for entry level jobs at 34 after leaving a PhD program. It's just
• I thought that at the Olympics you were not supposed to use any logos. So why did the US team have the Ralph Loren Polo sign on their jackets?
• i posted last nigth but wanted some more opinions... i just learned (quite by accident) that mil is still in contact with dh's ex-gf (phone, email, and exchanging pics). dh and i had
• I find this ad annoying. who goes to college to become a nanny seriously
• Yao Ming plays basketball for an nba team and plays for china olympics. I thought pro athlets were not allowed to compete.
• decided to tell very close mom friend yesterday that i was pg and she said she is too. we are due within 2wks of each other.... i don't know if this is good or bad....
• Would you be upset if you found out that your DH told intimate details of your sex life to his friends?
• I had a few glasses of wine with very good friend last night. Were talking about $ & rising costs & NYC being insane & I told her how much dh & I make. Not a big deal, but why did I do
• ok, so no one actually thinks the Chinese gymnasts are 16, right?
• facebook question, can anyone answer?
• I'm pissed at the clothing stores - it's back to school shopping time and everything looks like summer - short sleeves and tanks. Why is there nothing with long sleeves? The last thing I
• HHI to afford a 470k house w/ 100k down?
• nanny here- I know you like me, I know you checked my references and they said you seem excited and very interested! so why haven't you called and offered me the position??? what are
• How much weight were you down a week after delivery. This is not an anorexic poller, just curious. How big was DB, and did you have a lot of edema during end of pregnancy?
• woman who will be our nanny when i go back to work in a couple weeks is coming to babysit dcs for the 2nd time. should i come back and put ds down for his nap so she sees our routine,
• Are Converse the "hot" new sneaker this year for kids returning to school - everywhere I go I see a kid with them on
• We are hosting an Italian family (dh's work colleague) and the kids are SO unbelievably rude. The parents are totally ineffective and really, I just may kill the whole lot of them.
• Swaddling....do you do it? Did you? If so, how long. I feel like if I don't swaddle my week old twins, they will never sleep. Ped tells me not to during day
• Does Target sell Converse for kids?
• Just put the Spiderwick Chronicles in the dvd player for my dd so I could go work out in peace. Looks like rain again today, so instead of swimming I guess I am going bowling - ugh!!!
• please help we have a racoon that gets into our trash every pick-up day. I wait til the night before to put it out, put giant bungee things over the lids. Could this thing be a bear
• when do most kids start to count?
• C section recoveries....if you have had, how long till you were up and about?
• okay, I had to leave yesterday when this came up, but can someone explain the history of this "humorous" post?
• A friend said her baby nurse had the nb sleeping through the night at 2 weeks. Possible? Healthy??
• anyone had carrier screening for sma?
• DH somehow wound up on UB during the day at work yesterday. He called me and was like, "You should see what's going on on here! These women are crazy!" I asked him specifics, and it
• Started Christmas shopping for my dd's - this year I vow to finish early. Best part, my extended family and I have agreed not to exchange but instead to adopt a needy family and buy
• Lousy parenting does not equal success in DCs. What it does equal (lots of times) is DCs feeling inadequate and undeserving as people -- that's where the 'motivation to succeed" comes
• I'm 14 years younger than DH...normal right?
• ugh, i think dd has a bullseye rash. never saw a tick, but the rash fits photos on the lyme disease website. dr.'s office doesn't open for another hour. anyone deal with this
• I know I'm judging, but I just don't understand how people can stay couped up with a newborn, ESPECIALLY in the summer! I was in the grocery store last night and this guy with a 3wo was
• My mom was nasty mean and cold growing up. I grew up outwardly pretty successful. The few moms who were the most loving, nurturing and supportive have kids who aren't as outwardly
• read 1,2,3 magic last night - going to start with dd who just turned 2 last week - she will not stay in to - suggestions?
• My father is 18 years younger than my mother. I'm only 29, how odd do you think this was 29 years ago? My dad won't talk about it.
• Anyone else feel really incapacitated by having 2 kids? Just getting everone out the door is so much harder.... will I get used to this?
• What is a fair price to pay for a organic pima cotton onesie?
• is a 2 pm wedding ceremony in brooklyn and then a 7 pm party in manhattan a bit strange?
• what can i do wiht all of these stuffed animals? good will won't take them... they are very good ones (mostly)... i want them to get a"good home"!
• quick vent. #2 is 6 weeks old and sleeps in a bassinette in our room. the baby sleeps 4 hours at a time, grunts around, eats and falls back asleep. never awake crying. dh has taken to
• A friend reconnected with me on Facebook. The problem is her husband 10 years ago b/f we were both married made a pass at me now my husband doesn't want me to be friends with them. What
• Dh keeps saying things about how he's looking forward to reading and relaxing at the beach. Um, hello, we are going w/ our 2yo and 4yo. Do you read and relax on the weekends at home w/
• My mom hardly ever praised me and was openly dubious that I would ever "make it". It hurt but, if I'm being honest w/ myself, it made me strive to succeed. To prove her wrong.
• today is one of those days i feel like i am going to lose my mind - my 21mos old twins are up EVERY freakin morning at 5/5:3m am and then scream w/frustration andm y 3.5 yr old is in
• Have you ever not tipped a camp counselor even though you were tipping all the other ones? What were the circumstances?
• DH gets me so excited about going on a vacation, we book it put down a deposit and then he always cancels due to work. I know work is much much more impt but still selfishly get
• If you could hack an MTA monthly pass to last forever without having to add any money, would you do it?
• Do you know anyone selling life/ health insurance? How much do they make? Are they doing well, considering how the economy is right now?
• DH put out a glue trap last night. All that happened was mighty mouse got a free waxing.
• sahm with 3 dc's. 2 yr old, and newborn twins. how much would you pay a nanny fo 45 hours a week? 600? 650? 2 yr old goes to school 2 half days
• What is Katie Holmes wearing in this picture?
• Are we doing our children a disservice by raising them in a child-centered culture of praise?
• san diego mom here. anyone else?
• do you suspect infidelity?
• Tattoos are for pussies. I'm getting a brand, baby.
• what toys/learning tools are MANDATORY for a 6 month girl?
• when i turn 50, i am getting a tatoo.
• damn, i really thought usa was going to take the silver in gymnastics.. what happened?
• i don't like tattoos on anyone but bikers, tattoo artists, crazy people, and WWII marines. and that means you, sis!
• I'm so glad the athletes put their hands over their hearts for the national anthem.
• leapfrog music table for 11.5mo?
• my boy loves music. he's singing every minute of every day. how early can i put him in a music class & what type of instrument would you suggest for very little ones? thanks.
• art class for 1.5yo a waste? we never do arts & crafts at home. not sure if she'd be into it. better to wait til she's older?
• my husand is givvin me attidue becaue i started a new medication ritlain ext. release adn it really helps me keep foused and energised and finnishall my projects. he says ii act like a
• looking for a Commander Cody costume for ds and high quality backgammon pieces... any store suggestions in Manhattan? TIA!
• BIL is marrying a woman who is the youngest of eight (and she's not very friendly) at a resort in puerto rico. Many of her older sibs have kids- is it ok for me to ask her to put me in
• How do you keep your marriage alive?
• Who is crazy? Dh's xw is abusive/crazy. Ds wants to live with dh and me. Psych (who sees ds and xw, therefore has conflict) rec (to cps)
• Writing moms! lingerie shower - I have to mention a "wish list" at Victoria's Secret. Help me! "Victoria knows the Secret to showering Sharron for her honeymoon! Join us...blah bla
• my teething 9month old loves the teething bisquits but i'm worried about the sugar- any suggestions?
• Saw a post today on CL looking for a sitter--paying $90/week.
• I fell down some stairs today and have these huge, I mean HUGE bruises on my shins. The skin is swollen and tight. What can I do to help them go down? Or do you think they'll be
• Any gay moms on tonight?
• Are there people on here that you sort of know and rile up on purpose? who?
• I'm looking into babysitting a toddler f/t. I've interviewed with two different families. One family wants me to watch their child in THEIR home; the other family prefers I watch
• As a SAHM I feel stuck.
• "Make Way for Ducklings"--too long for a 2.5 yo?
• A&D or Balmex?
• name poll: Margot
• Would you leave your husband if he had a low libido?
• What's an oxford comma?
• anyone know someone w/ borderline personality disorder? what's the prognosis for getting better?
• natalie couglin is annoying
• Working on ad for new nanny - 2 kids, 3 and 5 years old, 40 hrs/wk, light cleaning. How much should I lay her?
• just turned on the olym - what'sthe deal with men's gym?
• crap i need to go to bed...but just want to check one more thing...not sure what though. ideas? checked email, facebook, anything else?
• Do you ever think about divorce for reasons other than cheating... like not feeling loved by your husband or just not getting what you need?
• What do you think about this suit for a 4yo?
• Please help me out ladies - job interview tomorrow. Dark grey pencil skirt, black heels - should I wear a black or a white shart? TIA!
• A told B and B told C
• dh just agreed if i catch mouse currently living in our kitchen i can keep it as a pet.
• no flames I am about to learn how to swim this week (dh's boss has a huge new pool upstate. any advice? knw of a decent floating device? 4 year old ds will learn as well..so does where
• beach volley ball is so not a sport. it's soft porn.
• I saw a little girl at the playground on a breathing machine and w/ feeding tubes. so sad. she was just trying to be likeother kids
• I was raised by strict parents and didn't sleep around. I would never let my toddler dd wear a triangle bikini. My best friend on the other hand slept around and got into a lot of
• Poker moms son is seriously ill. If you pray you should pray for him
• I don't have a problem with bikinis on little girls as long as they aren't revealing, but I do have issues with cherries on little girls' clothes.
• Somebody gave our daughter a swimsuit that says "Princess" on the butt. I got rid of it, and wouldn't let her wear it. But if you think a little girl can't wear anything
• I love our shelter dog - I don't know why anyone ever gets a purebred. Butts make the best dogs.
• ealier i asked my nanny what she had in mind for her payment for spending the wkd w/ my dc & she hemmed & hawed & say anything you want -- then after i pd her she counted it out in
• Am I the only one who buys dc's clothes way too big? They're just now about to fill out their summer clothes and I'm starting to order fall clothes a size too big too. I can't brin
• Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. Save Paper - Do you really need to print this e-mail? someone's email tag line
• sorry but i just LOVE how john edwards got caught. i feel terrible for his wife but i always knew he was an idiot and i love that the world knows now too.
• i'm bored. ask me anything.
• SO irritating. Neighbor is outside our window smoking again. It's just so damned nude.
• dd is 5 months. when can i start thinking about convincing dh to have #2
• dh is away with dd and I just have 6 mo db with me. It is so easy to take care of a baby! Amazed that I ever thought it was hard.
• What time is it in Beijing?
• I don't get the bikini on dds hatred at all.
• Instead of waking up tomorrow and entertaining dcs, cleaning etc I want to get a facial, massage and mani/pedi, go out to lunch with fun people, do some shopping and curl up with a book,
• What do you think of those weird rubber cocks they are putting in wine bottles now? I find them strange, and also hard to push back in after a glass of wine.

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