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Anyone else cater to thier husbands or vic versa do they cater to you????

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:03:58 EST

Do any of you wifes/fiances/partners WILLINGLY fix your husbands/significant others dinner plate or get up early to pack his lunch for work??? Not because he expects it (because thats a whole nother topic) but because you want to? We went to my parents house andd had dinner with the family and my sister made such a fuss I made my hunnys plate. I'm like what-its no big deal. I enjoy doing things for him. He works hard and he does things for me so I just do it no questions asked-he dont expect it tho I just do it.

what do you do to stay safe?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:25:30 EST

My husband works nightshift...and I cant sleep at all, because I am afraid of someone breaking in while I am sleeping or something. He says we dont need an alarm system or anything because we live in a really small town, and in a pretty much "safe" place...we have like maybe 4 break ins a year and it is almost always by teens, during the summer. I know it is me being paranoid, because I am also afriad of ghosts lol...but What are some ways besides locking doors and windows that I can do to feel more safe... We are looking for a dog. And I usually leave most of the lights on, but now he is complaning about the electirc bill going up ( it went up $2.....) ..I feel like I am going to make myself crazy and sleep deprived.

Why cant we all just get along and be nice?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:17:06 EST

Why is it when someone posts a question or a response to a question, others feel the need to make fun of people? I just don't understand, we are all grown adults here. Can you just give a response without being rude?

So everyone thinks I'm a teen mom when they first see me (I'm actually 24). I know that when I'm 40, it will be great to hear that I look younger but for the time being, I'd like to kinda look my age. Any edvice on clothes or styles that make you look a little older?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:04:01 EST

I am a very casual mom. I'm not high maintenance and honestly, I don't have an hour to get ready. Any edvice?? thanks :)

Can you use or would you use dryer lint as pillow stuffing?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:06:04 EST

My DD has a home ec class project that is about recycling. They want something "new". So she came up with the idea of using dryer lint to stuff throw pillows.

Its kind of clean, I mean after all you do wash the clothes before the lint gets into the trap. My biggest concern (being allergic to dust) would be fine particulates. But if she got those allergy reducing pillow cases or some sort of inner lining that this would be an issue. IS there any other reason you couldn't use the lint?

Stomach went soft and terrible pains in vagina?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:27:49 EST

My stomach went soft and then i got in the shower cuz my back was hurting and while i was in there i got terrible pains in my vagina and then i started losing my breath. Any ideas of whats wrong? please help... new mom age of 17.

How Can I Make Them Understand?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:17:05 EST

I'm 25 and an adoptee. I've been in contact with my three older biological sisters for several years now. Two are full siblings, the oldest is a half sibling.

My parents were supportive of the reunion, until I started to call them sisters and allow my children to refer to them as their aunts. They keep telling me that they're not my sisters nor are they my childrens' aunts. They keep saying since I was adopted by them, that my sisters technically never existed and that I needed to remind my children that they are not aunts but merely biological strangers. I pretty much have stopped talking to my parents. It was fine and dandy until I started considering my sisters part of my family. I was raised an only child, so I was overjoyed to find out I had sisters. I love my family, both adoptive and biological, but how can I make my parents understand that it's up to me and not them?

Do you like it cold or hot?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:15:26 EST

I mean the weather. I live in Michigan and most of the time we have a white Christmas, sometimes we even have a white Thanksgiving. I have never been in a warm climate for the holidays, and I was just wondering what you would prefer? A white cold Christmas or a warm one?

When you're pregnant, would you mind if someone selling services to pregnant and birthing women approached you?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:21:12 EST

I'm a childbirth educator, a doula and lactation support. I always keep cards on me, just in case, and I really need to start being more proactive in obtaining clients. If I were to approach you, tell you you looked great (because all pregnant women look fantastic!) and hand you my card and/or a brochure with a brief description of what I do, would you be offended? Would it make you angry? Is this an appropriate method?

What are you doing tonight?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:52:07 EST

I am defrosting and cleaning the fridge, how is that for a fun Saturday night?

Do Libertarians tend to be conservative or liberal?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:49:32 EST

It seems that the majority of the conservative ladies here are Libertarian. Is it possible to be Libertarian and liberal?

Weird question of the day! How do you teach a kid to use scissors??

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:33:07 EST

My son scares me to death every time I try to teach him how to use scissors. I guess I just don't know how to explain it to him! He starts kindergarden next fall and they said he has to know how by then so I need pointers! Where can you buy those scissors that have no blade that are just plastic only? I have looked everywhere and can't find any. Did they stop making them or something? All I kind find is what they call safety scissors but that just means it is a curved instead of pointy tip which can still cut off fingers! Eeek help!

Would you take this as rude??

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:20:14 EST

I feel kinda bad for thinking about throwing something at an old lady, but...I was at Wally World earlier in the makeup/skin care aisle. This nice looking older lady was in a motorized cart, and a lady was with her. They were discussing whether or not Equate was good or not. I said, "yeah, some stuff is just the same," cuz I use some Equate brand skin care. She said, "Oh, I'll trust you, cuz you have such a pretty complexion." I have gotten that compliment before. I'm 29 and I take care of my skin. Always have. I use sunscreen, and I stay out of the sun. No tanning beds, anything like that. I said thank you then she said, "I guess you've been too scared to get those moles removed, though." I just said yeah and hurried away. I am very self conscious about moles on my face. I have "beauty marks" by my mouth that don't bother me, but I have a big mole by my hair line that I hate. WTF lady...make me feel like sh*t.

What did you think of New Moon?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:51:49 EST

I guess this is really only valid for those that read the book. Was it much different? My neice told me that they added in things that were not in the book, things that didn't need to be added/altered. What was your review of the much awaited sequel? I have not seen it yet?

Are you b*tchy when its your time of the month?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:26:26 EST

Do things easily aggrivate you when its your time of the month? Do you find yourself being b*tchy? Do you argue with your s/o or hubby and know its your fault, you just don't admit it?

Anyone tried 5 Hour Energy?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:24:15 EST

Did it work? Did you like it? Any weird side effects?

Do you have a "toothy smile"?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:16:37 EST

I do! I've always smiled that way, and my 17 month old does too!

It seems like most of the people I encounter don't smile with their teeth showing. Do YOU have a toothy smile, or do you prefer to keep your mouth closed while smiling?

My 9 year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae, has anyone been through this?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:24:29 EST

A few weeks ago my almost 10 year-old daughter began complaining of lower back pain. Not a constant pain or extremely painful, but it didn't go away. I thought she may have strained her back or it was growing pains but I finally took her in to the doctor. Her doctor immediately ordered an MRI and he called this week with the results saying that she has a small fracture in one of her vertebrae & referred me to an orthopedic doctor - our appt is still a couple weeks away. So of course I've been scouring the internet for information which is a little helpful & a lot scary. It is likely she will have to wear a back brace for a while. My daughter says she knows it happened at school when she was jump-roping, but I've seen it associated with trampolines - especially when 2 or more kids jump together. Has anyone else experienced this, if so, what happened? Thank you!

How do you bring up delayed vaccination to your pediatrician?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:02:19 EST

My little man is having his 2-month check up soon. I was wondering how do you bring up delayed vacciation to their doctor? How does a delayed schedule work?

If you only had $5 to spend on each child what would you buy them and what would you do to make their day special?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:32:58 EST

I am a host mom for 5 kids in my childs school who are poverty level. They ask us to spend $5 on each kid aged 5-8. It is an anon donation. I'd like to do something nice and special but have no ideas in such a low price range. They make a big deal that it can't be more because they don't want to discourage parents who can only afford $5 to be discouraged from helping these kids at all.