Pregnancy and Parenting After DE IVF

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  1. Test View entire thread - Thk on May 20, 11:12 PM
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  2. *** LOOKS LIKE Net54 HAS BEEN HACKED *** View entire thread - Kenny on May 20, 9:21 AM
    1. Thanks Kenny! Done! - ks on May 20, 11:47 AM
    2. I'm back. - sameboat on May 20, 1:09 PM
    3. Bummer! nt - gr8tful1 on May 20, 6:59 PM
    4. Thanks Kenny - Lauranz on May 21, 12:49 AM
     
  3. well this sucked View entire thread - birdy1600 on May 20, 8:06 AM
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  4. Anybody else logged back in after that strange lockout? View entire thread - Maya3 on May 20, 1:11 AM
    1. I think I'm back - E&H on May 20, 2:33 AM
    2. Me! - Maybelline on May 20, 7:18 AM
    3. I am now - Maggie in VA on May 20, 8:09 AM
    4. WOW was that an ordeal LOL - Kenny on May 20, 9:18 AM
    5. Weird - FL Gal on May 20, 12:53 PM
     
  5. Shayrose, thinking of you and hoping your mum is comfortable View entire thread - E&H on May 17, 12:17 AM
    1. Me too, you are often in my thoughts, nt - Thk on May 19, 2:54 AM
     
  6. What are you grateful for today? View entire thread - Renata on May 16, 9:59 AM
    1. Oh, I like this! - thesameboat on May 16, 12:45 PM
    2. I am grateful the tornado touched down 40 miles from here and not any nearer - BlessedThistle on May 16, 3:31 PM
    3. What went well - Silky Gal on May 16, 5:03 PM
    4. I'm grateful for all that went well today. - Margolis on May 16, 6:26 PM
    5. So many things! - Jen in TN on May 16, 7:35 PM
    6. I am gr8teful for my 8 kids....m - Hope2009 on May 17, 11:31 PM
    7. I am greatful my dhound is underfoot bothering me - Thk on May 18, 11:40 PM
     
  7. get to stop PIO today View entire thread - mary on May 15, 3:02 PM
    1. Wonderful news!! - FL Gal on May 15, 9:21 PM
    2. Go Mary - Thk on May 15, 10:21 PM
    3. Whoo hoo...another milestone to celebrate....m - Hope2009 on May 15, 10:30 PM
    4. that is fantastic for so many reasons.... - Al on May 16, 7:20 AM
    5. Rootin' for you, l'il mama! nt - Maggie in VA on May 16, 8:40 AM
    6. Yay! - Catmama on May 16, 9:03 AM
    7. You're my heroine! - CrazyLady on May 16, 11:13 AM
    8. Yay - Silky Gal on May 16, 5:08 PM
    9. I'm so happy for you Mary. Nt - Margolis on May 16, 6:28 PM
     
  8. Added post below for those interested in BRCA gene testing View entire thread - Leeba on May 15, 12:45 PM
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  9. when did you start giving newborn bath View entire thread - birdy1600 on May 15, 10:11 AM
    1. We never bathed every day. - Maggie in VA on May 15, 10:37 AM
      1. We did twice a week - BlessedThistle on May 15, 11:29 AM
    2. Part of bedtime routine - Sharon on May 15, 10:53 AM
      1. we did this too - not nec to clean but for routine... - sas on May 15, 2:03 PM
    3. Every day - demomone on May 15, 11:46 AM
    4. We did once or twice a week until their outdoor play got more vigorous - Kenny on May 15, 12:16 PM
      1. ditto - believe its possible to overdo baths - Leeba on May 15, 12:47 PM
    5. We just do twice a week - thesameboat on May 15, 12:48 PM
    6. Re: when did you start giving newborn bath - green.elephant on May 15, 12:56 PM
      1. LOL nope, mine were lucky to get once a week at that age ;) - Kenny on May 15, 2:07 PM
    7. We bathe several times a day - E&H on May 15, 3:51 PM
      1. To clarify . . . - Maggie in VA on May 17, 6:54 AM
    8. Two times/wk at that age..... - Miracle_Wanted on May 15, 7:33 PM
    9. Morning and night for several reasons....m - Hope2009 on May 15, 10:07 PM
    10. Not everyday - Thk on May 15, 10:17 PM
    11. check out this video - newborn bath - Antonialisa on May 16, 4:31 PM
    12. We only did every 3 days - Jen in TN on May 16, 8:48 PM
     
  10. FYI: FREE International shipping from The Children's Place (m) View entire thread - baduteandeggs on May 14, 5:40 PM
    1. OMG! OMG! You are my new best friend!!!! - thesameboat on May 14, 10:56 PM
      1. :) (nt) - baduteandeggs on May 15, 5:47 AM
    2. Naughty you! - Thk on May 19, 2:55 AM
     
  11. Heh-heh, potty training redux: Think I may have found the strategy I need . . . View entire thread - Maggie in VA on May 14, 11:12 AM
    1. Wow! Good luck with that! - Renata on May 14, 11:23 AM
      1. I hear you . . . - Maggie in VA on May 14, 11:26 AM
        1. I have a better idea, Maggie! - Renata on May 14, 2:17 PM
          1. Dang, that is a great idea . . . - Maggie in VA on May 15, 9:34 AM
    2. LMAO - E&H on May 14, 9:26 PM
    3. Hahaha! - thesameboat on May 14, 10:55 PM
    4. Moderate success . . . - Maggie in VA on May 15, 9:36 AM
      1. Hang in there and remember mine both one just day *voila* were pooping in the potty - BlessedThistle on May 15, 9:59 AM
     
  12. Angelina Jolie: mommies of daughters on here View entire thread - birdy1600 on May 14, 7:08 AM
    1. It is worth considering - Renata on May 14, 7:17 AM
    2. I was so confused reading this - then I read cnn.com - BlessedThistle on May 14, 8:31 AM
    3. Re: Angelina Jolie: mommies of daughters on here - pbean on May 14, 9:29 AM
    4. Yes, definitiely keep an eye on it - Maybelline on May 14, 11:52 AM
      1. This happened to me too -info later updated - Kenny on May 14, 1:09 PM
    5. here is an article explaining her decision - birdy1600 on May 14, 12:30 PM
      1. Well, crap, now I kind of like her - Kenny on May 14, 1:07 PM
        1. you have to look up Craig Fergusen or whatever on You Tube - birdy1600 on May 14, 1:22 PM
    6. went through this in my fam - the brst/ov cancer person HAS the test - not the relatives - Andrea on May 14, 6:31 PM
      1. I solute Angelina in doing this - demomone on May 14, 7:04 PM
        1. Is there is statistics as far as percentage - LizLA on May 15, 10:23 AM
          1. I believe - demomone on May 15, 11:53 AM
            1. Thanks. Any idea what are the chances of passing - LizLA on May 15, 2:01 PM
              1. I think with the BRCA - demomone on May 15, 4:17 PM
                1. Thank you.nt - LizLA on May 15, 5:31 PM
      2. Yes this is correct - E&H on May 14, 9:37 PM
      3. ignore - Anonymous on May 15, 10:25 AM
    7. My friend has the BRCA1 mutation & - Ariadne on May 14, 8:47 PM
    8. Wow on that news - more at risk than just health insurance (lots mentioned) - Leeba on May 15, 12:44 PM
      1. Leeba, your friend sounds super smart to me! - Kenny on May 15, 2:05 PM
     
  13. Our Little Girl is Here! View entire thread - Finch9 on May 14, 5:28 AM
    1. Congratulations! - Renata on May 14, 6:32 AM
    2. Welcome to the World Baby Finch! - ks on May 14, 7:51 AM
    3. Congrats :) - Al on May 14, 7:56 AM
    4. Congratulations - Antonialisa on May 14, 9:23 AM
    5. yeah! - pbean on May 14, 9:30 AM
    6. So wonderful to hear! - Maggie in VA on May 14, 9:44 AM
    7. Thrilled for you - CrazyLady on May 14, 10:14 AM
    8. Congratulations Hopeful!!!! - Mrs. M on May 14, 11:03 AM
    9. Aw, congrats!! - Kenny on May 14, 2:17 PM
    10. Lovely news - E&H on May 14, 9:39 PM
    11. Oh, congratulations! - thesameboat on May 14, 10:50 PM
    12. What wonderful news! - PAH on May 15, 8:32 AM
    13. Congratulations!....m - Hope2009 on May 15, 10:28 PM
    14. Congratulations on your new little one! - Christine on May 16, 9:21 PM
    15. Congratulations, Finch9! - Jen in TN on May 17, 12:57 PM
     
  14. need advice concerning what is appropriate (death ment) View entire thread - shayrose on May 13, 4:17 PM
    1. My sister choose to have her daughter visit my dad on his deathbed - Christine on May 13, 6:15 PM
    2. My DD was 5 when my mom was in hospice - Renata on May 13, 6:33 PM
    3. No experience with my kids, but... - Maybelline on May 13, 6:39 PM
    4. I'm sorry Shayrose. - Raindrops1 on May 13, 7:54 PM
    5. Dear Shayrose - Lauranz on May 13, 9:36 PM
      1. beautifully put, Lauranz - Catmama on May 14, 9:42 PM
    6. I'm so sorry - FL Gal on May 13, 11:01 PM
    7. I am so sorry - thesameboat on May 13, 11:58 PM
    8. It depends on the child - Orchid on May 14, 12:07 AM
    9. I think you should ask them - E&H on May 14, 12:21 AM
    10. Oh shay rose - Thk on May 14, 3:10 AM
      1. Thank you all for the suggestions & support - shayrose on May 14, 3:45 AM
        1. ((Huge hugs)) - Kenny on May 14, 1:11 PM
    11. My thoughts are with you, Shayrose - Catmama on May 14, 9:46 PM
    12. Similar thing here - HollyPa on May 15, 3:27 AM
      1. Thinking of you, Holly - shayrose on May 15, 10:19 AM
    13. Hugs - PAH on May 15, 8:33 AM
      1. Thanks again everyone - shayrose on May 15, 10:15 AM
    14. (((hugs))) - sas on May 15, 2:15 PM
    15. I'm so sorry Shayrose....m - Hope2009 on May 15, 10:27 PM
     
  15. OT: THK - ? Is Morse Dog ok? (m) View entire thread - baduteandeggs on May 13, 4:12 PM
    1. He is a bit brighter today thank you - Thk on May 14, 3:04 AM
      1. Oh, poor baby! If I know dachshunds, he probably thought he could take on two big dogs! m - baduteandeggs on May 14, 5:57 AM
        1. I have the opposite problem too but my dog attacked the dauchshund - BlessedThistle on May 14, 7:10 AM
      2. So Scary! - ks on May 14, 7:48 AM
        1. Thanks mdog is home. - Thk on May 15, 10:15 PM
          1. Oh, good! Winnie and Dug (bassett/lab) send him wet, sloppy, kisses! (nt) - baduteandeggs on May 16, 11:17 AM
     
  16. Lisa T, how are you feeling? View entire thread - Renata on May 13, 3:24 PM
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  17. 1st ultrasound results View entire thread - crazylady on May 13, 11:24 AM
    1. Oh, CL! - thesameboat on May 13, 1:27 PM
      1. Re: Oh, CL! - mary on May 13, 3:11 PM
    2. Wow! - LateStarter on May 13, 6:13 PM
    3. Lovely - Thk on May 14, 3:56 AM
    4. Wonderful News! - ks on May 14, 7:44 AM
    5. how wonderful!! - pbean on May 14, 9:31 AM
    6. Great news! - PAH on May 15, 8:33 AM
    7. Fantastic!!! - Jen in TN on May 16, 8:51 PM
     
  18. is it weird that I think about View entire thread - birdy1600 on May 13, 10:47 AM
    1. Re: is it weird that I think about - Maybelline on May 13, 12:41 PM
    2. Definitely not weird - Orchid on May 14, 7:28 PM
    3. It is a lovely thought but lots of research has shown - Daisy on May 15, 12:40 AM
     
  19. Anyone buy theraputty for aging parent with diminishing hand strength View entire thread - BlessedThistle on May 13, 10:35 AM
    1. I wish I'd known about it back in the days we could have used it - thesameboat on May 13, 1:29 PM
    2. Can she have a consult with an OT? - Renata on May 13, 3:23 PM
      1. I doubt her insurance covers it and she's on a very fixed income - BlessedThistle on May 13, 6:24 PM
        1. OT here - demomone on May 13, 6:30 PM
     
  20. Mother's Day Roll Call View entire thread - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:21 AM
    1. Post here if you are pregnant and expecting - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:22 AM
      1. Re: Post here if you are pregnant and expecting - mary on May 12, 8:33 AM
        1. So happy for you n/t - Silky Gal on May 12, 8:57 AM
        2. Re: Post here if you are pregnant and expecting - CrazyLady on May 12, 10:13 AM
      2. Re: Post here if you are pregnant and expecting - CrazyLady on May 12, 10:06 AM
      3. 36 weeks pregnant - baby expected in June - Antonialisa on May 12, 12:28 PM
        1. You're almost up!! - DeeinNYC on May 13, 8:02 PM
      4. Thanks nt - Orchid on May 12, 8:34 PM
      5. I am nine weeks along - Lauranz on May 12, 8:42 PM
      6. Here! - ks on May 13, 7:03 AM
      7. I'm expecting!! - DeeinNYC on May 13, 8:00 PM
        1. You're getting close! - Antonialisa on May 14, 9:22 AM
      8. Me!.....7w4d.... - Caila on May 14, 9:25 PM
    2. Post here if this is your first Mother's Day! - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:23 AM
      1. Such a blessing! - Leigh on May 12, 2:36 PM
      2. Hard to fathom that I'm a mom - Christine on May 13, 6:00 PM
      3. My baby girl was 6 days old on Mother's Day! - Finch9 on May 14, 5:44 AM
    3. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2013 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:25 AM
      1. My third child...first son. Feb 2013 - Catmama on May 12, 8:14 PM
      2. My 2nd child; 2d son 3/13/13 - FL Gal on May 12, 11:10 PM
      3. tweety bird in January 2013!! our second! (n/t) - birdy1600 on May 13, 7:36 PM
    4. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2012 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:25 AM
      1. My darling boy was born in 2012 - Margolis on May 12, 9:35 AM
        1. Happy Mother's Day - Silky Gal on May 12, 10:45 AM
        2. Margolis - Thk on May 14, 3:55 AM
      2. My sweet blessing - Lovethebeach on May 12, 10:06 AM
      3. Our DS completed our family 5 months ago - thesameboat on May 12, 10:20 AM
      4. My DS was born in 2012 - verynew on May 12, 12:20 PM
      5. My cotton puff... - cotton on May 12, 6:46 PM
      6. Happy Mother's Day! - Raindrops1 on May 12, 10:43 PM
      7. The BEST gift ever arrived 12/20/12! - Mrs. M on May 13, 12:59 PM
        1. My twins were born that same day! - Christine on May 13, 6:02 PM
    5. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2011 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:26 AM
      1. Every day is Mother's Day! - keifel on May 12, 10:37 AM
      2. I second everything Keifel just said! - GulfGal on May 12, 12:04 PM
      3. I still can't believe it! - Sharon on May 12, 12:29 PM
      4. DD - Pandora on May 12, 5:22 PM
      5. My terrible two is pretty adorable - Lauranz on May 12, 8:45 PM
      6. Our twin DD's were born in May so they will be 2 soon.....m - Hope2009 on May 12, 11:26 PM
      7. My twins will be two on Friday! - KellyCA on May 13, 2:11 AM
      8. DD2 added more joy than I could have dreamt - Kenny on May 13, 7:02 AM
      9. Lolas almost 2!!! - ks on May 13, 7:04 AM
      10. Can't believe the love I have for my little man - pixl on May 13, 1:53 PM
      11. Amazing B/G Twins born in 2011 - Scrapfoo on May 14, 12:14 PM
      12. Oops, the fact that I missed roll call - Jen in TN on May 16, 8:58 PM
    6. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2010 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:27 AM
      1. Re: Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2010 - minttea on May 12, 8:51 AM
      2. March 2010 - Ariadne on May 12, 1:14 PM
      3. DD - demomone on May 12, 6:54 PM
      4. Miracle twin girls, Oct. 2010 - Catmama on May 12, 8:15 PM
      5. B/G twins born in summer 2010 (photo) - AJ on May 12, 9:43 PM
        1. Funny story - AJ on May 12, 9:48 PM
          1. Loved it! Nt - THK on May 13, 6:54 AM
      6. Nov 2010 boy pic included - Thk on May 12, 11:11 PM
      7. Sweet DD/DS turn 2 this week! (pic) - Leslie on May 13, 6:17 AM
      8. BB twins born May 2010! nt - Maggie in VA on May 13, 7:52 AM
      9. My Baby Love - HollyPa on May 13, 10:21 AM
      10. baby bird 2010 and tweety bird in 2013! - birdy1600 on May 13, 10:41 AM
      11. Our Super Cooper - August 2010 (pic) - Stephanie on May 13, 12:09 PM
      12. May 2010 - diaphanta on May 13, 12:17 PM
      13. November 2010 -- DD - Julie on May 13, 1:15 PM
      14. DS born Sept 2010 - Engmama on May 13, 5:39 PM
      15. DD born in 2010 - Scrapfoo on May 14, 12:15 PM
    7. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2009 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:28 AM
      1. GOOMBA is 3 1/2 (the 1/2 is VERY important to him) - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:53 AM
        1. This summer - Silky Gal on May 12, 8:43 AM
          1. DEAL! - Getinmybelly on May 12, 11:46 AM
      2. Silky boy - Silky Gal on May 12, 8:48 AM
      3. My loves M and A - Renata on May 12, 9:05 AM
      4. Babyboat was born in 2009 - thesameboat on May 12, 10:18 AM
      5. Piper will be four on Tuesday... - Maya3 on May 12, 11:21 AM
      6. Sarah and Jonathan turn 4 in July - BlessedThistle on May 12, 11:48 AM
      7. DD born in November 2009 - Lizzie on May 12, 4:51 PM
      8. My amazing girl - Pandora on May 12, 5:19 PM
      9. My 1st born 10/2/09 - FL Gal on May 12, 11:15 PM
      10. Double post - FL Gal on May 12, 11:16 PM
      11. Our little guy was born on June 25 in 2009....m - Hope2009 on May 12, 11:30 PM
      12. Our dreams came true in 2009 b/g twins - Shay on May 13, 9:18 AM
      13. My Sunshine - HollyPa on May 13, 10:16 AM
      14. March 22, sweetie patiti - Golda on May 13, 9:49 PM
    8. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2008 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:29 AM
      1. DS and DD are 4 and I can't believe it! - Miracle_Wanted on May 12, 8:34 AM
      2. November 9, 2008, B/G twins. historical month in more ways then one! - Dee S. on May 12, 9:04 AM
      3. My cotton ball... - cotton on May 12, 6:48 PM
      4. time flies. . . - Karmalee on May 12, 8:08 PM
      5. DD born 11/2008 - Leeba on May 13, 9:56 PM
    9. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2007 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:30 AM
      1. OE, high fsh "2% chance" baby - Renata on May 12, 9:14 AM
      2. DD born in November, 2007 - Cathy on May 12, 9:32 AM
      3. Nov. 2007 - Ariadne on May 12, 1:11 PM
      4. Our big boy was June 2 - KellyCA on May 13, 2:19 AM
      5. DD will be 6 in August (pic) - Leslie on May 13, 6:18 AM
      6. My dreams came true in 2007 - finally a mom - Kenny on May 13, 7:01 AM
      7. Twin Girls - Maybelline on May 13, 8:31 AM
    10. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2006 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:31 AM
      1. Ryder is almost 7 - Jean on May 13, 1:24 PM
    11. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2005 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:32 AM
    12. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2004 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:32 AM
      1. My nephew born in 2004 nt - Thk on May 12, 11:11 PM
      2. DS was born in 2004 - Maybelline on May 13, 8:18 AM
    13. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2003 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:33 AM
      1. My wonderful three - H.Smith on May 12, 10:50 AM
    14. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2002 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:33 AM
    15. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2001 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:34 AM
    16. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 2000 - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:35 AM
    17. Post here if your child(ren) were born in 1999 or earlier - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:35 AM
    18. Memory Thread -- Post here to remember an angel - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:37 AM
      1. Remembering my sweet Gavin. - Margolis on May 12, 9:44 AM
      2. Re: Memory Thread -- Post here to remember an angel - CrazyLady on May 12, 10:11 AM
      3. remembering my angel daughter - Karmalee on May 12, 8:06 PM
      4. Remembering today - Kenny on May 13, 7:07 AM
    19. For Our TTC Sisters -- Post here and friends, post here to offer encouragement - Getinmybelly on May 12, 7:39 AM
      1. I have the faith everyone will get there - GulfGal on May 12, 12:07 PM
      2. I quit twice before succeeding (m/c mentioned) - Getinmybelly on May 12, 12:19 PM
      3. It will happen. believe. - THK on May 13, 6:49 AM
      4. It WILL happen if you just keep going - Kenny on May 13, 7:09 AM
      5. Thanks :) - Al on May 13, 7:25 AM
      6. Thinking Positive for you all... - DeeinNYC on May 13, 8:07 PM
     
  21. Long-Awaited Update (pg, birth, rants, emotional) View entire thread - Catmama on May 11, 8:57 PM
    1. Congrats on your 3 babies....and I can relate to the age thing..... - Caila on May 11, 10:00 PM
    2. You just need time to yourself! - Raindrops1 on May 11, 11:02 PM
    3. sounds like you need time - also diagnosed POF young (d/e and o/e ment) - movingforwardhappily on May 12, 2:37 AM
    4. Sleep deprivation is so awful it is used as a form of torture - thesameboat on May 12, 6:17 AM
    5. Hi cm - Anonymous on May 12, 7:45 AM
    6. I hear you! - FL Gal on May 12, 11:09 PM
    7. So nice to read your update.....m - Hope2009 on May 12, 11:47 PM
    8. Cat! - ks on May 14, 7:54 AM
    9. I have been thinking of you. - PAH on May 15, 8:38 AM
     
  22. Toddler bedwetting sheets/training View entire thread - demomone on May 11, 6:46 AM
    1. My DS was sort of like this... - Kenny on May 11, 7:50 AM
      1. thanks Kenny - demomone on May 11, 10:24 AM
        1. At three I might just tell her... - Kenny on May 11, 3:20 PM
          1. Hmmm, seeing a flaw in this approach for us. - Maggie in VA on May 13, 1:32 PM
            1. Oh my, LOL - we had some of that too! (more) - Kenny on May 14, 7:26 AM
     
  23. Happy Mother's Day! View entire thread - demomone on May 11, 6:39 AM
    1. To you too Demomone! n/t - Raindrops1 on May 11, 11:04 PM
    2. yes, Happy Mother's Day to all! (nt) - Jen in TN on May 12, 6:52 AM
     
  24. a couple questions View entire thread - jmassage on May 11, 5:46 AM
    1. They both sound perfect to me - BlessedThistle on May 11, 6:21 AM
    2. They sound good. - PAH on May 15, 8:42 AM
     
  25. Puppies and babies View entire thread - Christine on May 10, 8:16 PM
    1. I don't have the answer to your ultimate question, but - Ariadne on May 10, 8:59 PM
    2. Not babies but my one of my two boys from the shelter is a perfect family dog - BlessedThistle on May 10, 9:19 PM
    3. plenty of time for a hound but just not now - THK on May 10, 10:06 PM
      1. Agree with THK. Give yourself and your children - Daisy on May 10, 11:38 PM
        1. Re: Agree with THK. Give yourself and your children - minttea on May 11, 11:31 AM
    4. You might spin it like... - Kenny on May 11, 8:00 AM
      1. Berge to Kenny - To on May 12, 7:47 AM
    5. I adore my 14 yr. old dog... - Maya3 on May 11, 12:20 PM
    6. It's a toughie..... - niahm on May 11, 8:47 PM
     
  26. Lisa T... how ya doing, lady? View entire thread - CrazyLady on May 10, 10:39 AM
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  27. OK, so I have started "telling" the boys! View entire thread - Renata on May 10, 8:51 AM
    1. Back pats and MAJOR applause! - HappyBean on May 10, 9:13 AM
    2. Back pat. - thesameboat on May 10, 12:40 PM
    3. You go girl! I'm in the process of it too..... - Miracle_Wanted on May 10, 12:56 PM
    4. Haven't heard about the giraffe book... - Maya3 on May 11, 12:25 PM
     
  28. Thanks all (re: DH and the loan). My current "plan" View entire thread - Renata on May 10, 8:41 AM
    1. Great! - Raindrops1 on May 10, 3:09 PM
    2. Glad there is a plan - Al on May 11, 3:00 AM
     
  29. Did any of you have to just pull the plug on diapers? View entire thread - Maggie in VA on May 10, 8:19 AM
    1. ew. Does not sound like fun. No advice, but our story. - thesameboat on May 10, 12:39 PM
    2. Well, - MW on May 10, 7:26 PM
    3. I guess we did, although I didn't think about it like that until just now - Ariadne on May 10, 7:38 PM
    4. yes, at 27 months, but I was staying home - niahm on May 10, 7:38 PM
      1. Barge to niahm - Ariadne on May 10, 7:54 PM
        1. cold turkey at night - AngMc on May 11, 11:56 AM
        2. I also didn't know how long I was in for - niahm on May 11, 8:23 PM
    5. I trained my twins by 18 months - E&H on May 10, 8:16 PM
    6. Being a few months ahead of you I can say... - BlessedThistle on May 10, 9:10 PM
    7. right there with you - THK on May 10, 9:56 PM
    8. Piper has been poo trained for a long time now; it's the pee that's the problem. - Maya3 on May 11, 12:14 PM
    9. I think if they don't care about sitting in wet clothes... - Kenny on May 11, 3:27 PM
    10. Age 4.5 and dealing with that now... - Dee S. on May 12, 9:13 AM
    11. Reading all with interest and thanks. - Maggie in VA on May 13, 8:28 AM
     
  30. Looking for an IPhone App. View entire thread - PAH on May 10, 7:08 AM
    1. Smilebox - FL Gal on May 10, 12:26 PM
     
  31. Advice please: kids hitting our boy in playground today View entire thread - THK on May 9, 10:31 PM
    1. Oh nooooo. - Raindrops1 on May 9, 10:46 PM
      1. I agree. - thesameboat on May 10, 6:05 AM
        1. ok - THK on May 10, 9:48 PM
          1. Good idea. - thesameboat on May 10, 11:33 PM
    2. Scare the living day lights out of them... - Dee S. on May 12, 9:07 AM
     
  32. OT: needing advice ASAP on legal/financial issue View entire thread - Renata on May 9, 6:23 PM
    1. how is the business structured? - Antonialisa on May 9, 6:54 PM
      1. Partnership, 3 way - Renata on May 9, 7:34 PM
        1. Partnership...they all personally responsible for debts. - LizLA on May 9, 7:51 PM
          1. Yeah, I know, Which is why I don't want to sign! - Renata on May 9, 8:28 PM
    2. I would contact business smart divorce attorney. - LizLA on May 9, 7:48 PM
      1. We don't live in CA - Renata on May 9, 8:30 PM
    3. Yikes!!! OMG....don't sign it. - Raindrops1 on May 9, 10:32 PM
    4. Are u in the US? If so, - LadyMagoo on May 10, 4:54 AM
    5. and credit rating... - pbean on May 10, 6:32 AM
    6. Please get legal counsel . . . - Maggie in VA on May 10, 7:13 AM
    7. absolutely do NOT sign - MomtoJP on May 10, 12:49 PM
      1. Found lawyer to help - Renata on May 10, 1:47 PM
     
  33. Do Any of You remember MLO? View entire thread - ks on May 9, 10:55 AM
    1. I'm sorry for her family. So true, cherish each day and person you love - Leeba on May 9, 11:35 AM
    2. Oh, how sad... - Piper on May 9, 2:21 PM
    3. My thoughts are with her family. How sad. - Margolis on May 9, 3:33 PM
    4. Oh, how terrible - Renata on May 9, 5:52 PM
    5. I remember her - demomone on May 9, 7:36 PM
    6. Omg, so sad :( - ekb88 on May 10, 5:06 AM
    7. I am so sorry to hear this. nt - thesameboat on May 10, 6:02 AM
    8. RIP MLO - E&H on May 10, 6:21 AM
    9. I do remember MLO - Ariadne on May 10, 7:03 AM
    10. Oh no. I remember MLO... - Miracle_Wanted on May 10, 12:56 PM
    11. I remember MLO - Pandora on May 11, 12:41 AM
    12. Poor thing... - Catmama on May 11, 8:00 PM
     
  34. Maggie in VA...(very OT!!!!) View entire thread - Piper on May 9, 9:25 AM
    1. Thanks, Piper! nt - Maggie in VA on May 9, 9:41 AM
     
  35. traded MS for Heartburn View entire thread - mary on May 8, 4:01 PM
    1. Prevacid - Raindrops1 on May 8, 4:48 PM
    2. My doc offered to prescribe Prevacid too - Christine on May 8, 6:25 PM
    3. I wound up with a prescription - Jen in TN on May 8, 7:55 PM
      1. I eventually got depressed on Zantac - THK on May 8, 10:59 PM
    4. TUMS - THK on May 8, 10:53 PM
    5. wedge pillow - pbean on May 9, 7:14 AM
      1. I second the wedge pillow! - Jen in TN on May 9, 12:24 PM
    6. I HATE heartburn! - Leigh on May 9, 10:41 AM
    7. I mostly used Rolaids. I heard drinking apple cider vinegar can help - Leeba on May 9, 11:36 AM
    8. ask doc for meds - demomone on May 9, 7:38 PM
    9. I had terrible heartburn - E&H on May 11, 2:50 AM
    10. Got a prescription also - Caila on May 11, 10:03 PM
     
  36. Check these old advertisements out. They will astound you View entire thread - To on May 8, 3:47 AM
    1. hilarious! nt - thesameboat on May 8, 8:15 AM
    2. One of my favorites . . . - Maggie in VA on May 8, 10:29 AM
      1. Oh, my word. - thesameboat on May 8, 11:06 AM
        1. same boat ahahaha ! nt - THK on May 8, 11:19 PM
      2. You can still get the kind in the brown bottle - BlessedThistle on May 8, 11:16 AM
        1. Really? Grocery stores used to carry Lysol disinfectant - Maggie in VA on May 8, 12:47 PM
          1. I can still get it at Walmart. - BlessedThistle on May 8, 12:55 PM
      3. oh my! - THK on May 8, 11:18 PM
    3. Wow... - Jen in TN on May 8, 10:32 AM
      1. makes you gasp doesn't it. they used to put asbestos in cigarette filters - THK on May 8, 10:55 PM
        1. OMG - mary on May 9, 8:42 AM
          1. LOL! nt - Maggie in VA on May 9, 9:42 AM
    4. At first funny, but now I'm reminded how these companies will use any tactic to sell cr@p - Leeba on May 9, 11:26 AM
      1. I agree 100% - Maybelline on May 9, 8:19 PM
      2. agreed! - THK on May 9, 10:26 PM
     
  37. Ideas for rainly wet days please View entire thread - Thk on May 7, 11:32 PM
    1. Scissors, construction paper, newspapers, glitter glue - thesameboat on May 8, 11:07 AM
      1. thanks Sameboat :) nt - THK on May 8, 10:56 PM
     
  38. Just got promoted to Nine Weeks!! View entire thread - Lauranz on May 7, 10:19 PM
    1. Excellent Laura - Thk on May 7, 11:33 PM
    2. Yay, Laura! - Ariadne on May 8, 7:08 AM
    3. Fantastic - Crazylady on May 8, 7:54 AM
    4. Wohoo Laura! - Caila on May 11, 9:56 PM
     
  39. Reusable swim diapers for beach trip? View entire thread - Jen in TN on May 7, 7:45 PM
    1. Re: Reusable swim diapers for beach trip? - FL Gal on May 7, 9:54 PM
      1. Same here - Maggie in VA on May 8, 9:44 AM
    2. We swim every day and go to beach often, and the way I do it... - Kenny on May 8, 7:38 AM
      1. These are the ones swim teachers require.... - Kenny on May 8, 7:41 AM
        1. Tks, Kenny - Jen in TN on May 8, 10:25 AM
    3. Thanks, everyone, that is very helpful! - Jen in TN on May 8, 10:24 AM
      1. Re: Thanks, everyone, that is very helpful! - green.elephant on May 8, 12:47 PM
      2. You don't want to get a regular disposable diaper wet (submerged)!!! - Maya3 on May 8, 11:37 PM
        1. Thanks, Maya3 - Jen in TN on May 9, 12:27 PM
    4. We bought 2 for each child - Dee S. on May 12, 9:17 AM
     
  40. Can't stop crying View entire thread - Lisa.T on May 7, 9:13 AM
    1. My first (ok, second) thought when I was expecting twins was.... - BlessedThistle on May 7, 9:35 AM
    2. ((((hugs)))) - scuba on May 7, 9:38 AM
    3. Yup, it's the hormones. - Maggie in VA on May 7, 9:48 AM
    4. I promise you won't feel this way forever - Renata on May 7, 10:10 AM
    5. If it makes you feel any better... - CrazyLady on May 7, 11:37 AM
    6. Hormones for sure - Heather S. on May 7, 12:02 PM
    7. (((hugs))) You can do this! - Maybelline on May 7, 12:16 PM
    8. ((Hugs)). You will love your babies! - Raindrops1 on May 7, 1:02 PM
    9. oh Sweetie!! - Aufrecht on May 7, 1:10 PM
    10. ((())) - sas on May 7, 1:33 PM
    11. Thinking about your nausea. - Raindrops1 on May 7, 9:14 PM
    12. You are not alone in any context - Thk on May 7, 11:22 PM
    13. Hormones x 2 +worry = a no good very bad situation - Christine on May 8, 7:09 PM
     
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