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If it were me, the short answer is I would adopt privately. If I could afford to do that now... I would do it. It's just not an option for me, although it has always been my dream. I'm sorry for your losses and I wish you success and peace on whatever path you choose.
16 Jul 2010 5:31 AM
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This is going to sound bad... please try to look past the words into the meaning. I will never be happy again. Not truly. I'm not trying to compare pain, just to tell you that everyone has it, no one is immune. Although my pain doesn't come specifically from GD, I can tell you that I mourn lost dreams, dreams that will never ever return. Nothing will ever replace those desires in my heart. I will ...
11 Jul 2010 3:48 PM
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[quote user="Hopingandpraying"][quote user="Michaela"]
I am such a snot sometimes and I probably would have been pissed I didn't get to pick them out!
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Yes! And that is a heck of a lot of money to be spending without me knowing about it. [/quote] Me too!
09 Jul 2010 6:23 AM
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YAY for Floridagal! Congratulations on the pregnancy and best wishes!
23 Jun 2010 4:14 AM
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I voted "hide". I'm sorry to say I hate school stuff and I do go when I need to (always, as my DD is so active), but I never talk to anyone and I don't make friends. Everyone just hates me. i know that sounds weird and self-pitying, but truly, I just don't fit in at that stuff!
07 Jun 2010 8:24 PM
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I voted 16. My DD has been "asked out" by boys and she says she has a "boyfriend", but they never go anywhere or do anything. They might just hang out at school or at heavily chaperoned dances, but they never go anywhere together the two of them, not even with parents present. I would only allow her to go on dates at age 16, though, if she remains the responsible and level-headed teen she is now. ...
03 Jun 2010 9:45 PM
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This! I've always dreamed of one. It's not really practical for a family, and very expensive, but as my DD gets older and I start to think of what I'll do when she's grownup, I think I may reconsider this as an option! No yard would be great, too!
26 May 2010 9:48 PM
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I'm sorry I have nothing to contribute, but wanted to mark this thread to see the responses because I'm terrible with handbags too. I can never find one I like enough to commit to! lol
25 May 2010 1:39 AM
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Well, I've been through this. I encourage open lines of communication. First of all, I made a "Woman's Day" when she started. I called her in sick from school and we spent the day at the spa getting manis and pedis and facials. I wanted her to always have a positive association with the first day of her period as opposed to me, who felt nothing but shame because my mom wouldn't even talk about it,...
24 May 2010 5:36 AM
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It's like a museum or haunted house kind of thing where they show graphic ways that teenagers die and encourage the teens to prevent bad behaviors like drinking and such, and then shows them a message about hell and accepting Jesus.
21 May 2010 12:52 PM
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Thanks for all the input. My DD is 14. I don't like the religious business at the end, because I don't want my daughter choosing to be religious just because she's scared of hell and dying. Now, I don't think that's how I've raised her, but I also think there's a bit of a peer pressure element there because many of her friends are very conservative Christians who have gone to this. I just don't ca...
21 May 2010 12:51 PM
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Oh no! I'm so sorry. I'm editing to add a warning.
21 May 2010 2:01 AM
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Apparently it is very religious at the end. It doesn't say so on the website but her friends' moms say that there is a graphic representation of what "hell" is like at the end meant to scare kids away from ending up there when they die.
21 May 2010 2:01 AM
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This is something a lot of her friends are doing. I'm against it. What do you think about teenagers seeing this?: http://www.whatisthe99.com/
WARNING - I think this site might scare some people.
21 May 2010 1:55 AM
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I definitely love the Spanx. Also, I embrace the belly. I weigh less than I did before pregnancy, but I still have a little pooch belly. I decided not to care as long as I'm healthy and I try to wear stuff that makes the belly look sexy, like I'm doing it on purpose, as opposed to big baggy clothes that just make it look heavier. Also, yoga. Look up the Plank pose. It's awesome for the core, much ...
19 May 2010 6:18 PM
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We are doing OK. The funeral and wake is coming up. I actually had no choice on the date, but I'm glad now that it's further out because with all the shock so close, I don't think I would've known what was going on. Now I will be able to savor my memories and sadness much better as I say goodbye. Keep us updated! :)
19 May 2010 12:44 PM
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Just telling you best wishes!
19 May 2010 2:44 AM
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I actually get that dancing can be "sensual" and the costumes can be "revealing". I think I would be OK with one or the other but not both in combination. Like if the girls did that same dance in dance pants and t-shirts, would it really seem so bad? Or if they wore similar outfits to do a little tap dance to "Rocking Around the Clock" or something? I think it's the combination.
17 May 2010 9:09 PM
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Thanks Nichole! Just bumping again...
14 May 2010 2:48 PM
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My DD has a top ten name. I didn't plan it that way, it was #3 the year she was born and not at all in the top ten before that, so I didn't know it would be so popular. CRAZY! That made me so mad. But now that she's a teenager, I can tell you some of the advantages: 1. It's easy to spell. 2. No one ever has trouble pronouncing it. 3. She LOVES the name. 4. There's something about a having a popula...
08 May 2010 6:39 PM
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As some of you know, I'm going through a hard time right now, but I still chose "happy". I guess having tragedy in life has made me more appreciative of my life's blessings, less stressed about minor everyday matters like chores and money, and very happy with my friends and family. I have lots of sadness and anxiety daily, but my overall feeling is one of happiness and gratitude.
26 Apr 2010 7:09 PM
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Just another bump. I might also volunteer that I would be willing to be the Forum Leader if needed. xoxo
22 Apr 2010 8:32 PM
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Thanks ladies! Bump!
17 Apr 2010 4:24 AM
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Just a suggestion, maybe under mommy groups, could we add a single parents' group?
12 Apr 2010 9:11 PM
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quirky
12 Apr 2010 5:46 PM
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