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One part daycare issue, 3 parts in-law issue (and long, but divided into...

This is probably not the right place to put this, but I need to vent somewhere. My MIL provides childcare two days a week. She is far from reliable and has some really archaic (but harmless) methods of...

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Daycare transition

I'm new to this board and usually hang out on my BMB, but have been lurking here more and more as I prepare to go back to work in 2 weeks.Here's my situation in a nutshell. I have a 3 year old and a 12...

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Daycare help:XP

I've never posted here so I am sorry for just jumping in with a question, so I will do a quick intro then get to my question. I am a mom of 3 children, 2 girls ages 5 and 3 and then our little boy 2...

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pay rate for daily babysitter

Just thinking of the future when I go back to work and what I should expect to pay if I do go the babysitter route. I an NOT looking for a nanny. Meaning , no cleaning, driving the kids any place or...

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Opinions ASAP! 5 year old son needs extensive dental work insurance wont...

After getting 2 opiniions from different dentists, my 5 year old ( VERY spirited/stubborn) son needs 4 crowns and 2 fillings on his baby teeth. We have United Heath and dental insurance. Every dentist...

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Do you have a travel booster that you love?

I will be purchasing a travel high chair or booster and am looking for suggestions.  I am hesitant to get something that clips on to the table because I feel like it may not work in all situations.  Do...

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First work trip

I have managed to avoid travel but now I have a trip in a week. I will be gone 3 days and nights. DH is ready and I know they will be fine, but she is definitely in a mommy phase right now due to...

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NWMR: Daddy Issues

My father just left after a visit and I'm just so....angry. He's never really been a Cliff Huxtable type of dad. He lived very far away for a big chunk of my childhood (and he told me it was partially...

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Night time care rates

I recently met someone who works nights and is in a major bind to find suitable care for her infant. We've recently had some financial setbacks, so I'm trying to find a way to make more money. I'm...

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If you sleep trained

How the heck did you do it when you have to get up for work ? DS was an awesome sleeper and the last month has really regressed . I feel like I need to sleep train him but when he's crying at 1am and...

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The Office Space Feeling

Got the chance to sneak away tonight for dinner with a friend.  When she asked me how it was working, my response was that I really just wanted to quit.  My job I like but the pay and the other...

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When to pump at work?

I'll be starting my new job as a Physician next month.  I'll be working primarily in a clinic with maybe a trip to the hospital to see patients before work.  I will be working four 10-hour days.  Any...

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NWMR: Favorite Magazines?

Hey ladies!  My commute has changed, I'm now on public transportation for 10-20 minutes each way, and I'm looking for more reading material.  What are your favorite magazines? TIA! 

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Morning Routines

What have you found that has worked for you and your LO (or little ones) for getting ready for work in the morning?  It seems like our mornings are always so crazy between DH and I both trying to get...

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School Clothes and supplies- how much do you $$?

Hi All-My stepdaughter (14) is coming to live with us in August to attend high school. My soon to be 5 year old also starts kindergarten in August.....I had a panic attack last night thinking about the...

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Monday Morning Vents

Anyone?

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Evening routine

I know people have posted their evening routines before, but since the search button is awful, could you please post one more time. Also if you have 2 by yourself even better. Thanks to the posters...

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items

Hi all. My mom will be keeping lo when I return to work. I was wondering what all gear did you send to your relative /person's house keeping little one. should I purchase duplicate items like pack in...

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Nanny Update: Fired Daycare & hired Hippie.

Well, I did it. It went very poorly. Daycare lady sobbed and said she was trying hard & hadn't had time to get into a groove, and really needs money, and turned down another job for us, and I was...

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It's a Boy!

Yay! I have to admit this is exciting! Totally thought it was a girl though.

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New DC doesn't do meals

It just occurred to me now that I'm 2 weeks from sending LO to a new DC that they don't provide meals, only snacks, and I need some suggestions!  They have a company that we can pay additionally for...

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What do you get on Amazon?

We have Amazon Prime and have been using Amazon for things like dipaers, wipes, paper towels and toilet paper forever.  I realized that I also hate going to the store for things like soap and deodorant...

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Travel restrictions

I travel for work sometimes and my OB put me on restrictions to stop flying at 32 weeks and not drive more than an hour away at 36 weeks. Is this pretty standard? Then the nurse told me about a woman...

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NBR: Self-Publishing

Hi all, Curious if writers out there have gone the self-publishing route and had any luck!  If so, please share your experience!  

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Explain Costco to me

I've taken over our household budget from DH and trying to find ways to both save money and time. Warehouse shopping never appealed to me, but I don't know anything about it except most people I know...

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