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Re: Goodbye WBs...For real
Bye bye WBland! Thank you to the mods for all their hard work over the years. I hope everyone comes over to Buzzle.ca. ...
Bye bye WBland! Thank you to the mods for all their hard work over the years.
I hope everyone comes over to Buzzle.ca.
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SAHM's...a question/opinion/help!
I would love to be a SAHM, but with our daycare fees only being $320 per month, we can't justify it. DH may go down...
I would love to be a SAHM, but with our daycare fees only being $320 per month, we can't justify it. DH may go down to part-time status if we have more kids, but SAHM is not in the cards for me.
It sounds like your situation is really doable though. I would totally go for it if in your shoes!
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Bedtime HELP pls!! Opionions welcome!!
DD rarely has naps anymore, but when she does, we struggle at bed-time. She's just so wired, and she'll take forever to fall asleep. I...
DD rarely has naps anymore, but when she does, we struggle at bed-time. She's just so wired, and she'll take forever to fall asleep. I would try dropping the nap.
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When to they take a cup?
DD never really took a bottle, so we offered a sippy cup from a really young age, I want to say 8 months or so?...
DD never really took a bottle, so we offered a sippy cup from a really young age, I want to say 8 months or so? She didn't figure out how to suck on in properly for a little while, but she got the hang of it. She also was drinking out of a regular cup pretty early on. It doesn't hurt to give your baby a cup with some water to practice.
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Hmm, I'm going to say no for the ball also. I just picture it rolling into other people's rows, or the flight attendants being annoyed...
Hmm, I'm going to say no for the ball also. I just picture it rolling into other people's rows, or the flight attendants being annoyed with it. I don't see how a ball can be much fun to play with when all the space you really have is your seat.
The longest flight we've done with a LO is about 5 hours, and we brought colouring books, felts, stickers, new DVDs (for our laptop), tons of snacks, and new books.
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talk to me about potty training...
We started with introducing her to a little potty, that we placed on the living room floor. I also read her a book that was...
We started with introducing her to a little potty, that we placed on the living room floor. I also read her a book that was about a little girl who used a potty. We'd also have her not wear any pants or underwear while we were home and that's how she started to go on the potty voluntarily. It was a very gradual process, but DD slowly got better and better at remembering to use the potty. We just recently started potty training outside of the house and she's doing great.
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Re: Buying a Previously Loved Wedding dress
Yes, people buy used dresses. I know this because I bought one myself! I was dress shopping at a store that sold both new and...
Yes, people buy used dresses. I know this because I bought one myself! I was dress shopping at a store that sold both new and consignment dresses. I tried on my dress and it felt right. As I was buying it, the sales clerk said the bride was really emotionally attached to her dress and really wanted it to go to a bride who loved it as much as she did. That comment made me smile.
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Re: Everyone Have a Good Long Weekend?
Yup! I had to work on Monday, but the rest of the weekend was great. We got a ton of yard work done. Feels great...
Yup! I had to work on Monday, but the rest of the weekend was great. We got a ton of yard work done. Feels great to make progress!
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Re: Alternative therapies/medicine for brain cancer?
I'm so sorry. ...
I'm so sorry.
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Which Sofa fabric with a Toddler
We have leather. I think it's a great material for toddlers because it cleans easily. We went with white leather though, which I don't recommend....
We have leather. I think it's a great material for toddlers because it cleans easily. We went with white leather though, which I don't recommend.
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Teachers taking food away
As much of a nuisance it might be to follow their rules, I kind of like the idea of it because it would give ME...
As much of a nuisance it might be to follow their rules, I kind of like the idea of it because it would give ME the incentive to pack healthier lunches. If quantity is the problem, why not just give lots more of the "approved" foods? I do NOT think they should be lecturing your son though!
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Re: Public Harassment: what would you have done?
Sounds like a crazy dude. I've been yelled at by two different people over the last few weeks. One was mentally unstable, the other was...
Sounds like a crazy dude.
I've been yelled at by two different people over the last few weeks. One was mentally unstable, the other was just an a-hole. I gave a little back to the a-hole guy, but kept my mouth shut with the mentally unstable one, because you just never know what they're capable of.
I do think that calling the police would have been over reacting.
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Re: Is it tacky....
I hand wrote mine. I felt it added that personal touch. I don't consider it tacky per se, but the thought that some "proper" types...
I hand wrote mine. I felt it added that personal touch. I don't consider it tacky per se, but the thought that some "proper" types might consider it tacky does flash through my mind when I receive printed envelopes.
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Calgary moms - Recommend a baby store
Is she into "crunchy" mama stuff? I love the store Babes in Arms. It's near Chinook Mall, and sells all sorts of wraps and baby...
Is she into "crunchy" mama stuff? I love the store Babes in Arms. It's near Chinook Mall, and sells all sorts of wraps and baby carriers, cloth diapers, teething necklaces, wooden toys, etc.
I was just in E Children the other day and was shocked at how expensive the items were. Bo Bebe is the same. I usually see items I like in their stores, and then find them for way cheaper elsewhere.
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Re: Moving from Mississauga to Calgary?? Thoughts?
Yes, I think your DH should definitely check it out in person first. I remember my first impression of the city was how "dead" it...
Yes, I think your DH should definitely check it out in person first. I remember my first impression of the city was how "dead" it was. I've lived here for 10 years now, and have started to really appreciate what a great city it is. Very different from some of my favourite cities (Vancouver, New York), but it has a lot of great qualities.
Here are a few of the pros and cons for me:
Pros
- It's sunny here, even during the winter.
- Beautiful river path system for biking/jogging.
- Close to the mountains.
- Lots of stuff to do with children.
- A big city, with a small city feel. Everyone seems to be interconnected somehow.
- Traffic isn't that bad.
- Fun western culture (some people hate Stampede, but I love it).
- Great view of the mountains, even from the city.
- Chinooks (warm winds that make winter bearable).
- Summers are great. Not crazy hot due to dry climate.
- Rafting down the Bow River(a must do at least once).
- Tons of fantastic parks within the city.
Cons
- Long winter. Gardening season is very short here and not a lot of perennials survive the winter.
- While the C-Train is convenient for those who live near stations, you kind of need a car to make your way through the city. It's a pretty huge city to drive across.
- Not a ton of diversity, but that's changing.
- Extremely oil/gas centered feel. Lots of keeping up with the joneses.
- A little behind with cycling/recycling as a priority. For example, my hometown has been doing curbside recycling since I was a kid, and we just started this a few years ago.
- Compared with other major cities, we don't get the same touring bands/entertainers.
So those are just a few things off the top of my head.
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Re: Pregnancy through sperm bank?
Well, my advice to you is to distance yourself from all this family drama. If you're getting emotionally wrapped up in the inlaws and the...
Well, my advice to you is to distance yourself from all this family drama. If you're getting emotionally wrapped up in the inlaws and the SIL's plans, and it's affecting your life in a negative way, you should really try to block it out of your life. Tell your inlaws you don't want to talk about SIL's issues. Stick to your guns. If and when the situation you fear does happen, then you can refuse to be a part of the gong-show, right?
In the end, there is nothing you can do or say to change the situation. So, why waste your time and energy fretting and complaining about this person? I know you care for your inlaws, but really, they are partly to blame for allowing this woman to treat them that way. If I was really THAT peeved at the situation, I'd probably just limit my time spent with the whole lot of them, and get back to focusing on my fantastic life. Seriously.
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Re: What's for dinner tonight?
DD had a grilled cheese and ham sandwich, with pickles and carrots on the side. Weird, I know. I had leftover spaghetti. DH is at...
DD had a grilled cheese and ham sandwich, with pickles and carrots on the side. Weird, I know. I had leftover spaghetti. DH is at work, so it was sort of a mishmash dinner tonight.
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Re: Moving from Mississauga to Calgary?? Thoughts?
I live in Calgary, and it's a very fine place to live. I don't really consider it a place where two people would move to...
I live in Calgary, and it's a very fine place to live. I don't really consider it a place where two people would move to for excitement and adventure though.
I'd probably try Montreal or Vancouver. There seems to be more culture in those cities. I'd consider Toronto too, but I *think* Mississauga is already quite close to Toronto, right?
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Re: Pregnancy through sperm bank?
So, robotparty. What do you think, now that you've read all the responses so far? Does it change your view in any way? ...
So, robotparty. What do you think, now that you've read all the responses so far? Does it change your view in any way?
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Where is everyone?
buzzle.ca ...
buzzle.ca
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Re: Do you keep something on your dining room table?
I've got this on our dining room table at the moment, with fruit in it: (Not my pic.) ...
I've got this on our dining room table at the moment, with fruit in it:
(Not my pic.)
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Re: We do these posts all the time, but they are fun..
Lego Barbies Not a lot of toys growing up, but I played for HOURS and HOURS with Lego and Barbies. ...
Lego
Barbies
Not a lot of toys growing up, but I played for HOURS and HOURS with Lego and Barbies.
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Re: Pregnancy through sperm bank?
Robotparty, are you a parent yourself? ...
Robotparty, are you a parent yourself?
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Re: What helps you alleviate stress?
Ooh. I thought of another one. I had acupuncture done a while ago, and told the guy I was having some trouble sleeping. I left...
Ooh. I thought of another one. I had acupuncture done a while ago, and told the guy I was having some trouble sleeping. I left the session feeling fantastic and had the best sleep of my life that night. I hear acupuncture is great for stress relief!
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Introducing a soother?
I think we waited until about 5 weeks or so. Now, at age 2.5 she is massively addicted. It's pretty much become her lovey. I...
I think we waited until about 5 weeks or so. Now, at age 2.5 she is massively addicted. It's pretty much become her lovey. I don't regret introducing it at all though. It's helped soothe her during many situations (car rides, airplanes), and I think it helped her learn to fall asleep on her own as a baby. We did go through that horrible phase where we had to get up a bazillion times a night to reinsert the soother, and I was cursing up a storm during that time. Once we got past that, the soother became our best friend.
Our rule has popped up because we would like her to wean from the soother. She is only allowed to have it when she sleeps now. I'm not super strict about it though.
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My 'baby' is 3!!
Aw. She's adorable!!! Congrats on your baby turning 3! ...
Aw. She's adorable!!! Congrats on your baby turning 3!
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Re: What helps you alleviate stress?
A really hot bath usually. But if it's one thing in particular that's really bugging me, I need to talk it out with DH to...
A really hot bath usually. But if it's one thing in particular that's really bugging me, I need to talk it out with DH to get it off my chest.
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Re: Pregnancy through sperm bank?
I think you can look at it a different way, and not feel sorry for the child. First off, this child is EXTREMELY wanted. Secondly,...
I think you can look at it a different way, and not feel sorry for the child. First off, this child is EXTREMELY wanted. Secondly, the child will have a close relationship and support from his/her grandparents. Thirdly, most people have trouble surviving off the EI payments during mat leave. That's pretty normal.
Unless she has been given a short amount of time to live, or a prognosis that doesn't look good, I wouldn't use her illness as a reason to discourage her from having the opportunity to be a parent. You can't see the future. You could have a child and get sick. She could have a child and manage her illness well for decades. As a friend, I think you should support her, but make sure she's thought about the tough questions.
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What do you say to this?
That is horrible. I would have serious issues with leaving my child in the care of someone who would do something so cruel to a...
That is horrible. I would have serious issues with leaving my child in the care of someone who would do something so cruel to a child.
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Mom Jeans
Thanks guys. I am SO not a jeans person. I mean, I wear them almost every day, but I've worn cheap H&M jeans for years...
Thanks guys. I am SO not a jeans person. I mean, I wear them almost every day, but I've worn cheap H&M jeans for years and years. I appreciate the suggestions.
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Mom Jeans
Do you where them? I feel like I need a pair. I need something to hold my tummy in. My low ride jeans are just...
Do you where them? I feel like I need a pair.
I need something to hold my tummy in. My low ride jeans are just not flattering I find.
So can you recommend a brand or style of jean that helps in the tummy department, yet doesn't look like a pair of Mom Jeans? I usually wear straight leg jeans/skinny jeans.
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I would much rather see this board rejuvenated, but if everyone goes, I guess I'll follow. I don't have an "issue" with the CanFam forum...
I would much rather see this board rejuvenated, but if everyone goes, I guess I'll follow. I don't have an "issue" with the CanFam forum though, so it would purely be for the community, rather than being fed up with this forum. I like it here.
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Xposted Heads up for parents of kids with autism
Oh, ok. Just curious because I have a friend whose son has autism. Thought it might be worth sharing with her. ...
Oh, ok. Just curious because I have a friend whose son has autism. Thought it might be worth sharing with her.
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Re: New forum has launched
Another question: How is this different from the other anti-WB forum that was started in the past? Didn't it die from lack of activity? Was...
Another question:
How is this different from the other anti-WB forum that was started in the past? Didn't it die from lack of activity? Was it started for similar reasons?
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Xposted Heads up for parents of kids with autism
What exactly does the app do? ...
What exactly does the app do?
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Re: New forum has launched
Wow, it's really busy over there. Maybe I should replace WB with Buzzle, but still keep CanFam? Decisions, decisions. ...
Wow, it's really busy over there. Maybe I should replace WB with Buzzle, but still keep CanFam? Decisions, decisions.
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Cute mom hair. Post yours, or ideas?
^I like that. ...
^I like that.
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NBR: forums for cancer
No advice, just sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis. ...
No advice, just sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis.
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So about that Misc. section...
Thanks paper_bag_princess. It just popped up in my mind again when I realized a ton of people are leaving the boards for that new forum....
Thanks paper_bag_princess. It just popped up in my mind again when I realized a ton of people are leaving the boards for that new forum. I figure a Misc. in CF would give people who want to stay a place to congregate like in the old Misc. on WB.
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So about that Misc. section...
I hope it's still on their list of to-dos. From what I understand, adding a new section is quite easy-peasy? Any admins know if it's...
I hope it's still on their list of to-dos. From what I understand, adding a new section is quite easy-peasy?
Any admins know if it's still being considered?
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Cute mom hair. Post yours, or ideas?
I really like having long side swept bangs. I get them cut in a way that makes them naturally fall to the side. I don't...
I really like having long side swept bangs. I get them cut in a way that makes them naturally fall to the side. I don't get annoyed by them, until they get too long, then it's time for a trim. I like having bangs because they make a pony tail hairdo a little more put together looking.
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So about that Misc. section...
are we going to get one in CF land or what? It would make me very happy. ...
are we going to get one in CF land or what? It would make me very happy.
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Sleep Training - success w/ non CIO methods?
Pick up/put down did not work for us. Neither did any of the "gentle" methods in the No Cry Sleep Solution. Good old CIO with...
Pick up/put down did not work for us. Neither did any of the "gentle" methods in the No Cry Sleep Solution. Good old CIO with very minimal check ins worked for us. Check ins actually seemed to make things worse. Sorry no help here.
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Re: New forum has launched
Thanks for the PM. Looks great, but I don't think I'll be able to keep up with THREE forums. Best of luck! ...
Thanks for the PM. Looks great, but I don't think I'll be able to keep up with THREE forums. Best of luck!
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Re: New forum has launched
I don't know what forum you're talking about. ETA: ...
I don't know what forum you're talking about.
ETA:
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Re: Do you cook?
DH cooks most nights. I would assume she meant someone who puts effort into a nice meal every night? I certainly don't do that. ...
DH cooks most nights.
I would assume she meant someone who puts effort into a nice meal every night? I certainly don't do that.
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Re: What are you reading?
Almost done with The Book of Negroes. It's okay. ...
Almost done with The Book of Negroes. It's okay.
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Re: Cost to build garage Calgary?
I was quoted over $20,000 for one. Some of those professional garage building companies charge a lot of money. I have friends with new builds...
I was quoted over $20,000 for one.
Some of those professional garage building companies charge a lot of money. I have friends with new builds out in Airdrie and they are buying a package from Totem themselves. The builder prices for a garage were really steep too.
We did the Totem package thing too. We still have to do siding, but I'm pretty sure we only spent around $6000.
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Re: Which do you like better? pics. of Bunting
Great job. Love the shower curtain too. ...
Great job. Love the shower curtain too.
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"You don't have a Daddy"
I would tell my kid to let her friend call our daddy, "daddy" too. Saying "you don't have a daddy" is hurtful, so I definitely...
I would tell my kid to let her friend call our daddy, "daddy" too. Saying "you don't have a daddy" is hurtful, so I definitely would let my child know it's not a nice thing to point out.
I used to call my best friend's nana "nana" because I thought it was her first name.
She was so sweet, and right away said I could call her Nana if I wanted to. Why not have your DH say that it's okay next time?
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