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Crossposted in TTC - any insight (particularly from those with hospital experience) would be appreciated.
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Chrissy I hope Bobbie can get into that class soon so she can get her license and at the stupid DMV lady!!
Happy Birthday Josh
Katy that egg is absolutely beautiful, you are SO talented!! I would buy if I (1) had money and (2) didn't break everything I own
I forgot to tell you guys I had a conference with Josh's teacher a couple days ago and he's doing really well. I did find out he has had some behavior issues that are similar to the ones we have at home. She said she gives two warnings and then a time out for things like not listening, and he gets warned a lot but has only had 1 time out.
Mandy, I don't have any knowledge about your post in TTC. I hope you get some answers.
Wow, since I started working with preschoolers 5-year-olds seem ancient to me! When I was in the schools they were the little guys but now they seem so mature! Congrats on turning 5, Josh!
I'm glad to hear he's doing well in school.
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"Any idiot can face a crisis; it is this day-to-day living that wears you out." -Anton Chekhov
Just a side note, I only have 4 more weeks of classes til I am on Christmas Break for 3 weeks!! What am I going to do with all my free time??
Just a side note, I only have 4 more weeks of classes til I am on Christmas Break for 3 weeks!! What am I going to do with all my free time??
Gwenn, if she has been open with you about the fact that she is undergoing radiation treatments, can you be ask her gently if the type of therapy she is receiving requires any special precautions from people around her outside of her immediate treatment? It would certainly depend on the type of therapy, and it would be hard to tell without knowing. External beam therapy would be safe, for example. ETA: If she were getting the kind that required extra precautions for those around her, I would think she would have to notify work, etc. and it would be a bigger deal. She would have to maintain a certain distance from you and the children and would have to minimize contact. Her doctors/therapists would really caution her about this. If she isn't doing this, then I would normally assume it's because she wasn't cautioned.
Happy birthday to Josh!!!!!
Sorry to hear Bobbie's driving test didn't work out.
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Thanks, L, I will ask her about it. She has been open, and my OT friend raised the issue in front of both of us so she understands my concern. So I'll keep it a friendly discussion. Good to know that there are relatively safe forms, though.
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My you all were witty yesterday!
Yesterday I spoke to the principal of the school and today Savana and are going to meet her teacher, see her class, pick up the paperwork we need. I have that really nervous feeling in the pit of my stomach like I had on MY first day of kindergarten.
I have to say that as much as I wish I could keep her with me, I am really proud of her ability to communicate her needs and her bravery in this situation. She has gone from total meltdowns when I leave the house without her...to wanting to go to school. I think that's pretty amazing.
I just don't want my baby corrupted. There I said it.
My kids learned things I wished they didn't, but we've always been good at talking. I think it's helped them be more accepting of others. It's one thing to talk about other cultures or beliefs, or hear that 'some people do things __ way,' but it's something else to see it first hand and still find that common ground where they can appreciate individuals for what they bring to the table themselves.
We've had a rough year, but I can say unequivocally Bobbie and Jesi are both two of the most accepting-people-as-they-are teenagers I've ever met. For me, that's important.
Mandy, this very nicely explains all sorts of radiation related risks: http://www.hps.org/hpspublications/a...infosheet.html. If the person receiving the treatment has not been advised to stay away from pregnant women or children, chances are, there are no specific risks. However, you may want to speak to her privately to ask about the particular form of therapy she is receiving, explaining to her that you are not being nosy, just seeking information due to a very specific reason.
I so remember feeling this way when Ky went to school! He was just the sweetest, nicest boy (even though he was crazy sometimes LOL). I didn't want a bunch of crap put into his head or his feelings to get hurt or for some kid to not like him for some reason. So hugs to you in regards to this.
Ky got invited to a sleepover tonight and since DH is out of town Elle and I will have the evening to ourselves. I was thinking of taking her to the movies to see Puss in Boots. I haven't been to the movies in around 4 or 5 years because I am too cheap to go. Elle has never been to a movie theater and I know she will get a kick out of it. I did a search for the theater closest to us (even though I am dreading the Twilight crowds as the movie theater near us is really popular in a trendy part of town that all the teeny boppers frequent) and found out that the tickets are $15 for an adult and $11 for kids. It made me go .
I might drive down to the not trendy part of town and go for $9 for me and $7 for her near where Ky is suppose to go to the sleepover but it is rather far, around 10 miles and I don't like driving at night. I really want to take her to the movie though. I am actually considering going to Regal which is closest to us. And I won't even try to sneak her in or say she's two .
Well. She loved it. That's the most important thing. She didn't want to leave when it was time to go, wanted to stay the whole day. The kids were all really sweet and helpful to her.
Her teacher was absent along with the principal which really annoyed me since I spoke to the principal yesterday at which time she told me today would be great. I then called back yesterday afternoon and left a voice mail of the exact time I would arrive and for her to please call me, left my number, if this would work and if I did not hear from her I would see her when I arrived.
The secretary was like, "Yeah, we were hoping you would call first so we could tell you." Why not call me? They asked me if I could come back Monday and one look at Savana's face told me that was not an option. I happened to ask a woman who was in the room with the sub if Miss S was ill and said no it was a planned absence. Mmmkay.
Also took a peek in the snack cabinet and was horrified but that's to be expected. On the way home Savana and I talked about it and I said I would send a snack every day and she could choose to have the one I send or the one theygive her. I asked her to keep in mind the things I have taught her about junk food and she said she'd only choose junk food once in awhile. I trust her. Gotta let go sometimes, right?
And just in case you thought otherwise, I'm still totally freaking out. The house is going to be really strange without Savana all day.
I know what you mean, Bridget, about not wanting the outside world to corrupt S. It is hard to let go of some of the control that we have over them. I feel that way, too, but I know that we'll always reinforce the behavior we want him to have at home, so I don't stress over it too much.
Katy, your work is gorgeous. I'm going to have a good browse of your web site once Travis goes to bed.
I had a good day at school today; I helped some kids rehearse their lines for the Christmas play and taught a lesson on commas. I am going to be submitting my application in to the teaching program this weekend, so if y'all have any vibes to spare, send them this side of the Atlantic if you would? !!!!!
I am loving my new work situation now (though I imagine it won't stop me from complaining about some irritation or another). The best part of it is that I get to spend more time with Bodhi. The only bummer about it is that the more time I'm with him, the less time I have to chat with you ladies. I've read every post in here, though, and wish all of you so well.
Erin. I hope you guys get to go. What a fun experience for Elle. We've taken the kids to the theater twice and that were ecstatic.
Thank you all so much for being so encouraging. It really does help me process this whole situation. I appreciate you all so much.
I don't like driving in the dark either, but I'd go 10 miles. I don't consider that far at all.
Erin I hope you go to the movie with Elle, I really think she'd love it!!
Bridget, many for you mama. I know this is such a conflicting issue for you.
Myles I am glad you like your new position and SO happy that you get to spend more time with Bodhi, even if that means your absent more
Mylah! i'm so glad your work situation is working out so well. Yay for spending more time with B!


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I had a dream that I had an affair with the person who molested me when I was 16. I remember crying and telling him I am sorry for all that has happened to him ( him going to jail). He accepted my apology as if it wasn't a big deal. I've forgiven him for what he has done but I am not sorry I put him in jail so I don't get it. – Stacy 25, Wausau, WI
Lauri: This may be more about forgiving yourself. Women who have been victimized tend to hate themselves afterwards, for various reasons: for letting themselves get in the situation, for not fighting harder, for not speaking up sooner, for all the would haves and should haves, etc. The affair is a good sign of acceptance and the forgiveness may really be towards yourself. sex in a dream is not about a physical union you want but rather a psychological union you need. I think your dream shows that you have united, into yourself, forgiveness and acceptance. This could be a life changing dream for you. In addition, his attitude in the dream that it wasn't a big deal, that is more likely you coming to that attitude that this isn't a big deal anymore in the present. You should not allow it to continue to affect any aspect of your life whatsoever. It's over, justice was served. I don't know who said this but I like it a lot: Don't put a question mark where God has put a period.
Stacy Replies: That makes total sense now! For the longest time (9 years) I've been struggling with self-hating. I've been in the depths of depression because of it. More recently I have started to try and let stuff go from my past. Now, seeing your interpretation, I'm starting to actually forgive myself for something I couldn't help. How wonderful! It's amazing how everything makes much more sense. I can stop obsessing over feeling guilty about the dream. Instead I can celebrate that the chapter in my life is now closed. Thank you!!!
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Students at Clarkston Junior High School know the true meaning of Memorial Day. It's not about barbecues or having a day off. It's about honoring our fallen veterans. Thursday, they paid tribute to one of their own."It was very humbling just sitting here going through this. You get to a point where you wonder if anybody really does care, and they do care," said Bill Beno.Army Specialist Jenna Beno's mother and father sat in the front row as students and teachers celebrated their daughter's life and the lives she touched, especially in Clarkston."Jenna blew into my classroom like a strong, but refreshing wind. She was tiny, but mighty," said Clarkston High School teacher Jeanie Lamereaux.Jenna went on to college and then made the brave decision to serve our country."She was passionate about serving the country and following in the footsteps of her brother. Although I was sad that academia would lose her, I knew for sure that she would be a tough solider," Lamereaux said.But this tough and dedicated solider suffered a devastating vocal cord injury during a roadside bombing in Iraq. She spent nearly three years at Walter Reed Hospital, but even that didn't stop her from helping others and raising awareness about post traumatic stress disorder."Even after her injuries, in her own struggles, in her own dark days, that she continued to always be a very passionate advocate for wounded warriors or just veterans in general and what they face when they come home," said mother Kristi Beno.But this past October, 24-year-old Jenna died of complications related to her injury. Clarkston Junior High dedicated the school's courtyard garden to Jenna's memory. Every Veteran's Day, students will add a stone to the garden honoring local veterans, including Jenna."My sincerest hope is that all students and community members who enter this school and look into that garden and see her picture take heed, think about what she has done, what she has given of herself. She was one of our own, and may we always remember her," Clarkston Junior High teacher Alex Sennabaum.
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Governor Nathan Deal could suspend six members of the DeKalb County School Board on Friday. The governor will decide the members' fate after the State Board of Education recommended their removal.
In the marathon meeting, which began at 8 a.m. on Thursday, and lasted more than 14 hours, the attorney for the State Board said that governance issues have reached a boiling point, and it's time for most members to go.
"The DeKalb County Board of Education receives a failing grade on its report card for school board governance," said State BoE lawyer Jennifer Hackemeyer.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools placed DeKalb Schools on accreditation probation status back in December. The agency gave the district one year to clean up its act.
The hearing before the State Board was triggered by a new state law that says all board members can be removed if they can't justify to state leaders that they are working in the best interest of children.
"The concerns here are not a political matter. The concerns here are a performance issue," said SACS President Dr. Mark Elgart.
The SACS president did not mince words when making his case to the State Board of Education. Elgart says DeKalb Schools have failed its 99,000 children with nepotism, governance issues and financial improprieties for a decade.
"This is about performance, and ultimately the performance that matters more than anything is those of students and what we want to see as a system, and what we must see of this system over the next 10 months is not simply effective governance but a focus on students," Elgart said.
In defense, DeKalb's attorney Bob Wilson pointed to obvious changes in leadership the district has made with Interim Superintendent Michael Thurmond, and fresh faces like new Board Chairman Dr. Melvin Johnson and Vice Chair Jim McMahan.
Wilson also says DeKalb voters made changes of their own.
"In the last two years, the majority of that board has been changed by the electorate. The ballot box was ahead of SACS," said Wilson.
State Sen. Fran Millar (R-District 40) said he agrees with the recommendation to remove the board members.
"When you're facing extinction, it finally hits you upside the head and I think the State Board got it right because they just don't think it can be sustained based on past performance. It doesn't mean they aren't good people, it's just the nature of the beast, if you will, and so now we're going to have to move forward. The governor's going to have to decide if he wants to take this recommendation," said Millar.
But Interim DeKalb Superintendent Michael Thurmond -- on the job just 9 days -- asked the state board to give him a chance to make much needed fundamental changes with the existing board.
"We recognize the seriousness of this moment. It is not just about a school board. What's hanging in the balance is the future, economic and growth and prosperity of the entire county of DeKalb," said Thurmond.
The three board members not recommended for suspension just took office in January.
Former DeKalb School Board Chair Eugene Walker -- one of those recommended for removal -- said that he is considering mounting a legal challenge against the law that allows the governor to remove them from office.
Gov. Nathan Deal will now decide if he will take the Board's recommendation.
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There are two sides to every story. Motor City Blight Busters told Fox 2 they entered into a pro bono deal with JC Beal Construction, but the company's attorney says that's not true, and they have the paperwork to prove it.John George of Motor City Blight Busters and his wife, Alicia Marion, owner of Motor City Java House, are on the hook for a lot of money -- more than $133,000. It's money they say they don't owe."We didn't call JC Beal. They called us. We were told all along the way that it would be at no charge," said George. "We might owe Fred Beal and JC Beal something, but it's not $68,000. It's nowhere near that."This week a judge awarded Beal Incorporated and JC Beal Construction two separate judgements upwards of $60,000.Beal attorney Nora Lee Wright said the lawsuit was a last resort."When he wouldn't sign the settlement agreement and wouldn't make any more payments, that's when I filed the default," she explained.George told Fox 2 News they thought upgrades and investments in Motor City Java House were pro bono. George said he was shocked to learn he had lost a judgement since he claims he was never notified of the lawsuit."It's an absolute lie," Wright said. "I know for a fact Fred Beal was in the room with John George when he got served."Beal Incorporated provided an email from a Motor City Blight Busters executive. He was asked, "When can we expect our next payment on Java House?" The exec answered, "John is committed to paying back JC Beal every penny."Blight Busters has done great things for Detroit cleaning up eyesores and abandoned buildings in the city, but now the nonprofit may have to close its doors to get its own house in order."I started this organization 25 years ago this June with a rake and a broom, and if I've got to continue with just that, I will," said George.
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If you aren't ready to throw some solar panels on the roof and ditch your power company, but would like to save some money by living a greener life, here are 20 tips to help you get started.
Around the house:
1. Buy food, including spices and flour, in bulk. You'll save money and reduce the amount of packaging that goes in the trash. Sam's Club in Cuyahoga Falls offers bulk food options.
2. Make sure your thermostat is set properly. Lowering the default settings during the summer and at night could save you almost $200 a year, according to Energy Star. More tips at energystar.gov.
3. Insulate your hot water heater. To see if you need to insulate, touch your heater. If it is warm to the touch, it needs additional insulation. You will lower your water heating costs with this single step.
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4. Cut down on car trips and run your errands on your bike or on foot. Rusty on two wheels? Try hopping on a stationary bike at the Akron Area YMCA or Natatorium before you hit the open road.
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6. If your zoning permits, get some chickens and have fresh, free eggs every day. Get support and ideas at urbanchickens.net.
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7. Expand your hand-me-down circle. Organize a clothing swap for your co-op, preschool or a group of friends. Have everyone bring gently used and clean kids' clothes to your garage; parents can take as many items as they donate. The rest goes to charity.
8. Have your kids make their friends' birthday cards and wrapping paper. Paper bags are easily transformed with pastel crayons or markers, and kids love getting a handmade card — as do adults.
9. Organize a Halloween costume swap in September. This can be a great service project for a Girl Scout troop. Reserve the conference room at the Cuyahoga Falls Library and publicize to your local parenting groups and preschools. Green Halloween is a great resource for ideas on how to get started.
10. Check out Swap.com, a "valet service" that collects your unwanted clothes, gear, media, toys and décor and sells them on its site. You set the prices and you can take your windfall in cash or stuff.
11. Use cloth napkins whenever possible, even in school lunches. You can find great cloth napkins at affordable prices at Target.
12. When stuck in line at the bank drive-through or school pickup line, turn off your engine. Get other driving tips for tree huggers on the Car Talk website.
13. Ditch those dreaded sandwich bags and get some washable containers or bags. Try ReUsies — washable cloth sandwich and snack bags made in Seattle.
14. Save up to 30 percent on your monthly heating bills by having a home energy audit done by a professional. Ask if your local utility will cover some of the cost.
15. Give and accept hand-me-downs.
16. Replace your old light bulbs with LED bulbs. They last 15 times longer and use 75 percent less energy. Find stores with bulbs at energystar.gov.
17. Got an older house? Install double pane windows and you'll see immediate savings on your heating bill.
18. Ditch the dryer and use a clothesline when the weather permits. You can purchase a clothesline at most home improvement stores or online at Amazon.com.
19. Dump your bottled water costs. Buy snazzy metal water bottles for everyone in the family and a personal filter for your kitchen faucet, and you could save hundreds of dollars a year.
20. Replace your shower heads with low-flow models. Low-flow shower heads can save you up to 15 percent of water heating costs.
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Polo shirt trash
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- I have been wearing the Ralph Lauren Pima Cotton polo shirt for many years I purchase six to ten a year. I recently bought three from Bloomingdale's for around $90 they are garbage. The quality has gone. Basically they have reduced the yarn count and taken the weight out of the shirt thus reducing it to a limp rag.. Why would they do this.? They make a fortune on this product, probably they land the shirt at under $15 and sell it for$90, how greedy to you have to be? Ralph don't be stupid, restore the item to its original quality before all of loyal customer kiss you goodbye.
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Anonymous on 10/14/2012:
I agree. The last Ralph Lauren shirt I bought my boyfriend fel apart after just a few washes.
S.O. on 01/02/2013:
I agree. I just sent RL an email with photos of 5 shirts (10 in last 6 months) that have ripped in No time. I am a loyal customer of over 15 years but lately the quality has been as sub-par.
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Poor Quality Clothing from Ralph Lauren
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- I recently wrote to Ralph Lauren complaining of the poor quality clothing they are producing. I love the sizes of Ralph Lauren Jeans but the dye on the blues jeans comes off on my hands, undergarments sweaters. They have been washed many times but they are using poor quality dye and it still comes off. I recently bought some active wear pants and the fabric is of such poor quality lint sticks to it and it is hard to get off with a roller.
Ralph Lauren makes poor quality products. I am looking for a different brand of jeans that fit well and the dye is of better quality. Ralph Lauren is no longer a name I associate with quality.
Ralph Lauren doesn't respond to customer letters. I guess they don't care about what consumers have to say about their products.
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getoverit on 03/13/2011:
A high price doesn't necessarily mean high quality.
GenuineNerd on 03/13/2011:
The clothes are also probably made in Chinese sweatshops using child labor, where they are paid only 10 cents per hour. That's why they're made so cheaply.
NightRider on 08/10/2011:
Same here! I am very disappointed and annoyed after spend some money in RL Polo Shirts because I can't believe such poor quality. Colors like dark blue, dark green or black are even worse. The legend on the card included about they offer the finest products is a joke. I'm moving to a different brand.
C. Terry on 02/03/2013:
I will be writing them this weekend. I bought a $58 Ralph Lauren leather belt from Nordstroms. Wore it once and noticed the patent material on the reversible side was peeling and flaking off How embarrassing. Took it back and got my money back. Clerk claimed they haven't had any complaints. Still needing a belt I ordered a $78 leather Rl belt the next weekend. When it came I noticed the edges were nearly unfinised and shedding and the dye was spotty - totally missing in one spot. It'S going back! Not tolerating this any more. Bougth a RL cotton top, wore once now it looks like something I bought a KMart on clearance.
G Evans on 06/25/2013:
Polo brand shirts poorly designed, over priced and under sized. Ralph made good products in the past but must be asleep at the switch now. No more RL brand for me.
John J on 08/05/2013:
Ralph Lauren is just a marketing brand. Just about anyone can manufacture crap and buy the right to stick the polo player emblem on the crap they produce.
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Poor Quality of Jeans
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CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY -- I purchased a pair of Ralph Lauren jeans and loved the look and dark blue coloring of the jeans... Little did I know that after the initial washing -my hands would turn blue from touching the fabric of the jeans I was wearing.
they have been washed several times and each time I wear them my hands and if wearing a white sweater shades of light gray/blue appear on the fabric and my hands..
I am going to take them back to the store for a refund this week... I love the fit - the style - the look of the color... What a shame...
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Anonymous on 01/02/2013:
This is actually a fairly common occurrence not just relative to Ralph Lauren. It's especially common in indigo washes. I have a few pairs of premium denim that cost a lot more than Ralph Lauren jeans and they bleed as well. I've had dye rub off on my shoes, shirts & pants. You should always wash before wearing, in cold water. And add a cup of vinegar to the wash to seal the dye in. It may take a few washes before the dye stops bleeding.
Cindy on 04/08/2013:
Have washed these jeans 10 times and they are still bleeding. Not good.
MDS on 04/08/2013:
Same here - bought these great fitting petite Ralph Lauren jeans at Lord and Taylor in December 2012. Dye's still coming off of them after 4 washings and a vinegar treatment. Extremely disappointing. Must have been made by some overseas sweat shop that told corporate RL that the dye was colorfast.
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Poorest Bedding
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NEW YORK -- Ralph Lauren Home Collections- 100% cotton (cotton/algodon) no mention of thread count. Made in Bahrain. The sheets felt like sleeping on paper - they even make a "crinkling" noise. After several launderings there was no improvement. No softness at all.
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trmn8r on 04/20/2012:
This is scary: "no mention of thread count."
Skye on 04/20/2012:
I'm sorry to hear that. I have some Ralph Lauren bedding, including great queen sized pillows, that I've never had issues with.
Thanks for the update of the quality of Ralph Lauren bedding now!
Margaret Rutherford... Miss Marple on 04/20/2012:
Are they no-iron sheets? I have a no-iron shirt the crinkles when I wear it, I hate it. I think they coating the fabric with some kind of plastic. I think it defeats the purpose of buying cotton, I want the cotton to be soft not crinkling plastic. I thought it would wash out but it doesn't. Oh well, learning lesson #500,437,184, and counting....
William Ballot on 01/31/2014:
Purchased the RL sheets from Amazon. These are not real- feel like plastic and are not comfortable to sleep on. If it says Bahrain- chuck me in the trash.
Libby on 03/27/2014:
I purchased an expensive Ralph Lauren comforter last year online on their website. I had used a smaller one in the past that was of excellent quality but no longer fit our larger bed. In any event, this comforter, now discontinued, is so poor, leaking stuffing all over the mattress and wrinkling beyond belief. It is made in China, of course, and pure and simple crap. Ralph Lauren is a joke and while the customer representatives couldn't be nicer, they are woefully uninformed. It is a very shabby outfit, very shabby indeed. Never again.
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Low quality
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PENSACOLA, FLORIDA -- A few months ago I purchased a long sleeve Polo shirt for my husband as I have many times. This shirt is navy blue with white collar and lined inside with white in the back of the shirt just below the collar. After a few times of laundering, the white has bleed through to the blue, making the blue look faded. I paid too much for this shirt for my husband to be able to only wear it around the house. I contacted Ralph Lauren, but have not heard a word. I tracked the email, don't think they ever even opened it. Guess their customers are not important!
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Mike in FL on 01/28/2012:
Did you check the washing instructions inside the shirt collar?
Also, was the shirt in contact with bleach at any point?
Kitty on 01/28/2012:
Having worked with a great many fabrics over the years I can safely tell you that there is NO way that white can bleed through. What you are dealing with is fading blue dye, likely through not following the washing instructions for the shirt. If the shirt is not washed correctly it can damage the fabric, breaking it down so that it will appear that the white is bleeding through. Not everything can be tossed into the hot water cycle in a washing machine, hence the washing instructions on the garment. You may dealing with an expensive lesson on why it's important to follow washing instructions.
PepperElf on 01/29/2012:
How does WHITE bleed through? White fabric is white because it's not dyed...
Linda on 10/08/2012:
I gave up buying anything Ralph Lauren a few years ago. The fabric quality on most everything is really poor. Today I bought a Nautica mens' bathrobe. Those robes hung next to the Ralph Lauren....No comparison in the quality. The Nautica is what one should expect from Ralph Lauren.
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INDIAN TRAIL, NORTH CAROLINA -- Best sheets I have ever had! I got the 100% cotton/algodon sheets several years ago and they feel awesome. Looking for more now!
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It has just come to my attention that Ralph Lauren outsourced its clothing designed for the U.S. Olympic team to China! This is outrageous and unpatriotic. How dare they? Unless they can have them remade in America before the opening ceremonies (and put an American flag where their brand logo is), I suggest they donate all of the profits to the U.S. Olympic team!
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MRM on 07/12/2012:
Business is cheap China, in turn, the CEO are making mo money, mo money, mo money. Its all about profits.
Cwazychicken on 07/12/2012:
What isn't made in China nowadays? Either that or Mexico..I rarely see made in America
yoke on 07/12/2012:
I was disgusted to read that most American flags are made in China. Ralph Lauren is no different then most companies. They only care about the bottom line and to make more money for their CEO's they outsource all their work to China, Mexico, India, etc.
Comfortably_Numb on 07/12/2012:
China owns the u.s. of a.
madconsumer on 07/12/2012:
+10100 Comfortably_Numb!!!!
I found this review very helpful and voted as such!
prince caesar on 07/12/2012:
Maybe something like this needs to open people's eyes and realize we need to start bringing jobs back to our own homes......and I'm sick of people saying "prices will go up" that's okay..if we can get America working again, then we would be able to AFFORD to pay the extra 2-3 dollars for a pair of jeans that are made here.
onlooker on 07/12/2012:
If those uniforms were made in the USA - prices would have been higher, and when a needle went through a workers finger while they were talking in English on their mobile, it would have cost $2M for his/her lack of attention.
The same lawmakers who are complaining now would be complaining about how expensive it is ....blah blah.
The brouhaha over the 7,000 toilet seat (what ever the quoted cost was) forced a lot of purchasing to follow price guidelines....and to go abroad. To the detriment of security, safety, and jobs.
It is NOT just a cost or bring the jobs home issue, safety and quality are involved too.
For the next games start a campaign to raise donations for specific athletes to have American made uniforms...start early and do it.
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Poor quality polos and dress shirts
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I have worn polo shirts almost exclusively for years and the last couple of years I have really noticed a drop in their quality both of material and craftsmanship. There was a time when the Polo product was worth the money. It wore well and lasted for a long time. Today the product does not hold up and the way it is made is terrible.
I no longer associate the Polo product with quality and will no longer purchase or recommend the product. I am done.
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Anonymous on 09/15/2011:
My boyfriend loves Ralph Lauren and the last few shirts I've gotten him, have gotten damaged after washing them. He washed them according to the directions, but they came out with little holes all over the sleeves. The quality has seem to have gone down, almost like they are using cheaper material
MRM on 09/15/2011:
I try not to wash brand name shirts very often to avoid fades.
Nohandle on 09/15/2011:
I've had the same thing happen Shorty with a knit shirt I bought for myself. My clothes are always washed on the gentle cycle in cold water. This was NOT the Ralph Lauren brand but an expensive line of clothing. I had purchased it at an end of season clearance sale but it was not at a discount store, rather a high end department store. I just kept the shirt and decided I'd wear it inside the house on weekends. It did turn me off that brand.
thelmalue on 09/15/2011:
You should talk with corporate the same thing you posted here. Let them know specifics.
Dixie on 10/24/2012:
Yes, the quality has gone way downhill. Recently, I was wearing a Ralph Lauren top with logo on front. My sister said that she liked it, but that Ralph Lauren's clothes are now of poor quality. I couldn't agree more. I took a sweatshirt/jacket back to Macy's today after a gromet came off
John J on 08/05/2013:
I bought six Polo shirts from the Macy's at Tuttle Crossing Mall, Dublin, OH. Approximately one year after the date of purchase, the shirts are falling apart. I no longer wear them in public.
I will no longer purchase Ralph Lauren branded products.
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Age discrimination at Polo Ralph Lauren
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ALLEN, TEXAS -- I went through the process of employment at the Allen Texas Ralph Lauren store this week. I completed their pre employment test. 18 of the questions pertained to pot use. I told the young gal in the office that I objected to the type of questions on the test because I am a christian and I do not do drugs, so felt
insulted by the inference that I was guilty of this action! They wasted NO time in rejecting me, the store manager phoned me and gave me bad news within an hour. As I noticed in their store, Nobody over 29 worked there, gee, I wonder why?
By the way, I have white hair!!!
Polo Ralph Lauren practices AGE AND racial discrimination! DON'T SHOP THERE!
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Anonymous on 11/17/2009:
I know many Christians who smoke pot
Ytropious on 11/17/2009:
They have to ask those questions, if you offend to them then you have no right working there ANYWAY.
moneybags on 11/17/2009:
It's called getting along with others, working as a team member and having a pleasant personality. You failed!
Anonymous on 11/18/2009:
I smoked weed as a teenager. So what. I am also a Christian. Christianity has nothing to do with smoking a weed that God himself planted.
Hugh_Jorgen on 11/18/2009:
If I am interviewing you I am thinking to myself "wow, if she's complaining about the way we do things already, just imagine what a joy she would be once we hire her!"
PepperElf on 11/18/2009:
Especially once she has to do a urinalysis test.
in my opinion (and apparently the opinion of the store) the ones who complain so vehemently about "how dare you test me" are usually the ones who have something to hide.
now me? nothing to hide.
you know you've been in the navy for a long time when you stop caring about having to pi$$ in a cup in front of someone else.
yeah the navy's pi$$-test requires someone physically sees the urine leave your body and enter the cup.
get used to that and any test a retail store throws at you will be luxury in comparison
redmx3racer on 11/18/2009:
I had an employee once when I was doing orientation got offended when I went over the drug/alcohol policy "because they were Christian" and "did not do that stuff". Guess what. That person was a closet drinker and I ended up having to fire her for coming in to work drunk of her arse. Talk about being a hypocrite.
So yeah-I would not hire you either. Know why there are young people working at Ralph Lauren? Because it is entry level and most older people have moved past that. Yes-they should not discriminate based on age-but I don't see any evidence they did so. And the racial bit is also a load of crap.
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Never buy Ralph Lauren again
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In the last weeks, I lost all respect for Ralph Lauren organization. In recent years, I noticed that quality of their merchandise declined with every year but I still was loyal to the brand. I liked their designs a lot. I have to say this digital adjustments of the models and firing models for being fat at 120 (5'10) is something that needs to stop.
If Ralph Lauren wants to sell their merchandise, they should make it and advertise it by real people not digital freaks. The only way I (and I encourage others) can vote and make them notice is by stopping buying ANY Ralph Lauren Products.
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Principissa on 10/14/2009:
After what they did to that photoshopped model they should be ashamed of themselves. It's like glorifying eating disorders and malnourishment. It's disgusting. The girl is skinny enough as she is now, and I hope she knows that she doesn't need to lose any more weight.
DebtorBasher on 10/14/2009:
PRINCI! You're BAAACK!!!! YEAAAAA!!!!
MRM on 10/14/2009:
Yoweeee! DB, I'm your cuddy buddy also, right?
KCRovert on 10/14/2009:
I love R.L. Polo clothes and have quite a bit of it for my "Business Casual" attire. Not purchasing wouldn't prove (or change/prevent) anything as I don't buy their clothes due to advertisement, I buy it because I like the fit, feel & quality.
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
Anna, no one puts a gun to there head to work in this field. It pays the bills and obviously sells the gear.
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
I'm 4'11" and my wieght fluctuates between 110 and 120. I am in no way fat. A woman who is 5'10" can weigh anywhere from 130 to 160 pounds. Anything below 130 is considered underwieght.
But sadly the fashion world is not based on reality
Ytropious on 10/14/2009:
Actually yaya, not to call you out or anything, but 4'11 and 120 at your max is considered borderline overweight, unless it's all coming from muscle.
PepperElf on 10/14/2009:
she prolly meant 5'11
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
Actually 123 is considered overwieght for my height. But it's all about proportion too
Ytropious on 10/14/2009:
Now 5'11 and 120 is just sickly. I'm pretty petite myself since I'm that same weight but 5 inches shorter, 5'6". I usually fluctuate 3 lbs though, from 117 to 120.
PepperElf on 10/14/2009:
& mental hangups too. I remember one guy on the former moby forums who proclaimed that any woman over 100 pounds was fat, regardless of her height. so a woman could be 6 feet tall but if she was over 100 he felt she was overweight.
as for the fashion industry this isn't anything new. they use less material to cover the super-thin models so that's what's promoted.
I remember a case from Europe where a girl was hired to be a model only for her to get fired for "getting fat"
the truth of her weight?
she had leukemia and her "thin" body was really the after-effects of cancer treatment. her "fat" body was actually normal healthy weight for her height.
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
5'10" and 120 lbs... that's underweight for that height.
I'm 5'9" and 135 lbs... that's the lowest I can go until I'm known as underweight by doctors standards. I'd probably be overweight in Hollywood's standards.
PepperElf on 10/14/2009:
well there is a song I heard about modeling that somewhat fits this...
"They only want you when you're seventeen
When you're twenty-one, you're no fun"
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
I watch America's Next Top Model and last season there was a girl who was 25 and she kept getting crap from all the agencies for being so old.
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
Real women have curves.
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
I love your curves little :)
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
5'10" at 120 lbs is just to dang skinny. Nothing to hold on to. If I didn't have such a hot wife at home I would be out chasing L'yaya all over Arizona. She sounds plenty hot to me. (and everyone else but a couple of dipsticks)
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
yeah man, need a woman to keep you warm at night
old fart on 10/14/2009:
Hey king James, check out my pole dancing thread... that's chubby!
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
No OF, that's morbidly obese.
Anonymous on 10/14/2009:
Aw thanks Super *blushing*
jktshff1 on 10/14/2009:
super....best answer helpful advice
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I made this for dinner for myself Saturday night. It is lower in sugar and fat than most cakes and is gluten free. You could use all purpose flour or whole wheat pasty flour if gluten isn't an issue for you. I used Whole Soy's Plain Unsweetened yogurt. ( speaking of Whole Soy, I received a shipment of their unsweetened plain yogurt and key lime both of which are EXCELLENT.. look for a big yogurt post coming up soon
This individual sized cake is baked in the microwave! You can use a ramekin or a shallow mug
Chunky Monkey Mug Cake (Gluten Free)
- 2 T soy yogurt
- 3 T mashed banana
- ½ T olive oil
- ¼ t coconut extract
- ¼ t vanilla extract
- 2 T cocoa powder
- 2 T sugar
- Scant 1/8 t Kal stevia powder
- 4 T Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Flour
- Scant ¼ t baking powder
Mix everything together in a ramekin or mug and microwave for 2: 30 minutes. Cool completely in freezer
While cake is cooling make the ice cream & chocolate sauce
Banana Pecan Soft Serve
- 1 frozen banana
- 3 pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1 T mini chocolate chips
Pulse in a food processor until the texture of soft serve ice cream
Chocolate Sauce
1 T coconut oil
2 T cocoa
3 T coffee
2 T sugar
Scant 1/8 t Kal stevia powder
Melt everything together in the microwave for 60 seconds. Whisk well. Cool in freezer. Save extra sauce for another use.
Assemble mug cake on a plate, pour half of the sauce over cake and top with ice cream and chopped pecans or walnuts.
Haha!.. the ice cream slid off the cake before I could photograph it! I dipped a couple the pecans in the chocolate sauce too! Yum!
On a different note, it was 28 below zero this morning (with the wind chill)... I am craving hot and spicy food! I'm testing my Siracha stand in recipe today! If it goes well, look for that in the next day or two. I'm almost out of my Habanero Sauce!


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A European-style coffee house experience – premium espresso-based gourmet coffee, authentic Italian food products and a relaxing atmosphere.
Costa has something for everyone. A warm, welcoming atmosphere, a great range of authentic coffee drinks, teas and hot chocolate, and a superb range of Ice Cold Costa drinks for the summer months.
EAT is a small British family-owned group of sandwich, soup and coffee shops dedicated to quality food.
Serving all your favourite beers, wines and spirits plus a great selection of hot and cold food, it's the perfect place to relax before you fly.
The Gathering Deli Café & Takeaway offers a wide range of filled croissants, baguettes and hoagie rolls, fresh salads and a selection of 100% organic, Fairtrade coffees.
The Gathering Restaurant & Lounge offers a menu based on fresh, local ingredients and traditional dishes, often with a contemporary and creative twist.
Tantalise your taste buds with an exquisite selection of the finest seafood and champagne.
A great selection of food, international beers and spirits from all over the world, brought to you by JD Wetherspoon.
The relaxing, children-friendly pub that offers exceptional value. Choose from a wide choice of ales and wines, plus a choice of classic pub food.
Light and contemporary with views over the airfield, this café attached to the WHSmith store near Gate 16 is a great place to stop for coffee, sandwiches, cakes or light bites.
With its iconic conveyor belt, extensive Japanese-inspired menu offering great value for money, combined with a fun and colourful atmosphere, pop to YO! Sushi to enjoy a slice of TokYO!


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I don't know if I have a dealbreaker. I have put up with a lot of crap from DH, and although I haven't done the same types of things to him, I am lazy and leave a lot of things for him to deal with like cooking and cleaning, that he isn't happy about now that he is back in school. Part of me feels bad and like I should do more, and another part of me feels like he should earn some money before he complains. Whatever, we love each other and both want to make it work.
There was a point not too long ago that I wondered if we were going to make it. Between the infertility and DH being short-tempered all the time about school work it just wasn't pretty. Things have smoothed over a lot, though, and I guess it really is about attitude at the end of the day. L was right about hopelessness - I think that's exactly where I was. I don't feel quite so hopeless just now. Although puppy has been a source of conflict for us, he's also given us some positivity as a family to counteract the hopelessness which is good. I personally am not a naturally happy or positive person on the inside (totally different on the outside) so struggling for so long is really wearing me down.


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Detroit on Thursday became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy, as the state-appointed emergency manager filed for Chapter 9 protection. Kevyn Orr, a bankruptcy expert, was hired by the state in March to lead Detroit out of a fiscal free-fall and made the filing Thursday in federal bankruptcy court. A number of factors -- most notably steep population and tax base falls -- have been blamed on Detroit's tumble toward insolvency. Detroit lost a quarter-million residents between 2000 and 2010. A population that in the 1950s reached 1.8 million is struggling to stay above 700,000. Much of the middle-class and scores of businesses also have fled Detroit, taking their tax dollars with them.
Orr provided a document (Recommendation Pursuant to Section 18(1) ofPA 436) to State Treasurer Andy Dillon and to Governor Rick Snyder:
Orr's letter of recommendation for bankruptcy begins with this explanation:
Since my appointment as Emergency Manager, I have endeavored to keep you ,informedof all of my activities to address the financial emergency faced by the City. In addition toproviding the reports required by PA 436, I have maintained open lines of cOlllmunication withboth of yon and the members of your staffs relating to the progress of my restructuring effortsand the challenges I have faced in that process. I believe that both of you have been wellinformed of the City's financial condition and its restructuring activities and negotiations thathave been pmsued to date, including those efforts that began before my appointment.
Nevetheless, to support my recolllmendation, this letter: (a) provides a brief background on the dire situation faced by the City; (b) summarizes certain of the efforts taken to date to rectify the City's financial emergency; and (c) concludes by discussing the need for chapter 9.Based on the current facts and circumstances, I have concluded that no reasonablealtemative to rectifYing the City's financial emergency exists other than the confirmation of aplan of adjustment for the City's debts pursuant to chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code because the City cmIDot adopt a feasible financial plan that can satisfactorily rectifY the financial emergency outside of a chapter 9 process in a timely matmer.
Based on the current facts and circumstances, I have concluded that no reasonablealtemative to rectifYing the City's financial emergency exists other than the confirmation of aplan of adjustment for the City's debts pursuant to chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code because the City cmIDot adopt a feasible financial plan that can satisfactorily rectifY the financial emergency outside of a chapter 9 process in a timely matmer
The City is in the midst of a severe financial emergency. After decades of fiscalmismanagement; plummeting population, employment and revenues; decaying Cityinfrastructure; and deteriorating City services, Detroit today is a shell ofthe thriving metropolisthat it once was.
Basic infrastructure is failing, such as the City's streetlights, many of which do not work. Crime is endemic. The City is plagued by blight and a diminishing quality of life. City operations, ordinances, policies and procedures must be streamlined and overhauled toimplement best practices and eliminate waste and inefficiencies.
Related to this, the City's technology systems, none of which are integrated, arc in desperate need of upgrades, as they have been neglectcd for years. The lack of modem systems undermines many of the initiatives to establish essential improvements to City services and reduce operational costs.
For an extended period of time, the City has simply failed to make the investmentsrequired to provide its residents with an adequate quality of life, as limited resources have been diverted elsewhere. The City's urgent need to address large and growing legacy liabilities, and other substantial debts, is self-evident.
Failure to address these liabilities will prevent the City from devoting sufficient resources to providing basic and essential services to its residents.
Indeed, significant additional resources are required to improve public health and safety.The City must devote a larger share of its revenues to: (a) effectively provide basic, essentialservices to current residents; (b) attract new residents and businesses to foster growth andredevelopment; and (c) ultimately begin what will be a long process of rehabilitation andrevitalization for the City. The City's debt and legacy liabilities must be significantly reduced topennit this reinvestment. Failure to do so directly endangers the health, safety and welfare of all residents of the City.
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The Age of Impressionism
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The tour of The Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute concludes at the MFAH.
Made for Magazines: Iconic 20th-Century Photographs
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Hi guys! I was gone the last couple days and kinda lost track of everything that's been going on here, but I just wanted to say hi and I hope everything's going okay for everyone.
Matthew 5:31-32 (NIV)
31"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery."
I confess that I have started to DREAD weekends. I seriously hate them. I'm so glad tomorrow is Monday!
I had lost 50-60 pounds from pre-baby weight. I confess I'm probably up another 15 pounds now - over the last 3-4 weeks.
Next weekend I'm scheduling a date night!
I think part of it is that we don't schedule "outings" enough. I need to get on top of that so that I can just tell him the schedule rather than expecting him to come up with activities or just take J for a walk without me prompting it.
"Any idiot can face a crisis; it is this day-to-day living that wears you out." -Anton Chekhov
OK, that I CAN understand. Our weekends are often grocery shopping and errands and cleaning the house.
I hate shopping after work during the week cause I really feel like we have no down time or time to enjoy Liam, but it's so much nicer to do it during the week and then NOT have to leave the house on the weekends. If I could hire someone to clean, I definitely would.
I wish it were still the weekend. I just love having everyone around. I don't do any chores or anything on Saturday, that's my only day off. DH and I usually do something together on Friday night and on Sunday we all do the errands and chores to get ready for the week. Sometimes though on Sunday we just chill around the house and I don't care about the mess or the dishes or the laundry and I'll just do it during the week so we can have fun on weekends. DH is always kind of depressed on Sunday night because he doesn't want to go back to work. The only think I'm afraid of is that one day we might have some random CPS worker or someone decide to do a surpise visit at our house for some unknown reason on Sunday and see the mess. It gets REALLY messy really quickly around here, especially when I don't clean on Saturdays, but I would rather rest all day than clean it up for appearances.
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We don't really have a weekend. DH has Sundays and Thursdays off. It was better in a way when we had the whole weekend, but the two separate days break up the week nicely.
If I could hire someone to do one thing around here, it would be to clean the floors. I didn't realize what a PITA hardwood floors are, LOL
I confess I'm lurking here because our cat puked on the cable box yesterday and fried it so I can't watch tv (Josh is napping)
I confess I feel like something is wrong with me because I was reading the "how many children did you want" thread and I see the ladies who want/have so many children, and I have so much trouble with just one. I would love to have a noisy happy home with lots of kids but I know I would not be able to handle it
I confess I snapped last night, because I was trying to talk to DH and I asked him a simple question and he looked at me like I was speaking another language. I asked him if he'd seen Josh's new toothpaste. I said "Have you seen it downstairs?" expecting him to say "Yes, let me go get it" or "No, let me go look"...but he just looked at me blankly. (then it occured to him that he put it away in the very bathroom we were standing in) Then Josh was throwing a fit about wanting to open the new toothpaste and I just wanted him to finish up the old tube, and brush his teeth. I exclaimed "Why does everyone in this house act like it's so hard to figure out what I WANT!"
I was really surprised at the "how many children did you want" thread . . . .
I never answered it but did look at the poll results. I don't feel like I should answer because for the longest time I didn't want any. That's why I had my first LO at age 38. Twenty years ago I would have loved twin girls.
Now that I have one? At least with my age and back, I can't imagine having another one. If I had met Tred sooner, and money not so big a worry, I think I would have had a second. But I'm in the minority at wanting kids further apart. I can't imagine a 2 year old and a newborn, but that seems to be a popular spacing and I have friends who planned their second pregnancy so the kids were 2 years apart.
I think that it's awesome that you girls (Kate and Kristi) know what you want! It makes me sad that people often feel some sort of obligation to have a lot of kids, or to not have kids, to space the close together, etc. When it comes to having children, there are really no right answers and it's all based on what you want, on your personality, on your SO, on your money situation, etc.
I'm the polar opposite of you guys, though All my high school and college classmates are waiting until their 30s and 40s to have kids, and even then most of them want 1, maybe 2. And here I am, planning on having 2 before 30 and probably one after that.
I just posted this in another thread, but thought I'd share here, too.
I confess I just found out my ex-SIL is pregnant.
She never wanted children, but after she was with my brother for 10 years she agreed to try it. They got pregnant immediately and though she loves my nephew it really made her resent my brother and she ended up kicking him out. She was a total b**** to him. Now she's having another one with her new SO who has two kids of his own, and she's 42 and doesn't even like babies. WTF?
I'm usually pretty level-headed about STC but this really pisses me off.
Me (40) DH (47) & furbabies * m/c 7/08 4/12 11/12
Thinking about it some more... there are two things about your situation that piss me off for you, Mandy. Number one, that someone who does not like babies is not doing something to prevent having them. Unless she is having it to "trap" this new guy, in which case I'm even more pissed. And number two, the general unfairness of the universe that irresponsible teens, terrible women who hate babies, etc all get pregnant so easily, but that oftentimes the people who want it the most have to struggle.
I confess that I am kind of like you Agatha, except you have four years to have those two kids by thirty and I have two years!!! LOL, well just short of two years since I will be 29 in July.
We have already decided we want two as close as possible. We will try for a few months on our own to see if the Metformin (which I am taking throughout this pregnancy) has regulated me enough to do it ourselves. If not, we will do an IUI very soon after we're able to.
I confess as mentioned in the how many kids thread, growing up I wanted six kids as I was from a family with six kids...but now I want two, maybe three. Even though now that I am pregnant, I told Jimi let's see how I dig this labor thing the first time and we will go from there! LOL, I am sure we will have two or three though. years
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Now I'm 31 and life had other plans for me I guess. Now I'm just hoping to eventually have one kid and I know for a fact that I like my career too much to give it up...plus I'm the bigger earner for the family.
And I'm even thinking about how life might be for us if we never have a child and just enjoy each other and have dogs. At one point I never would have even considered not being a mom....but the older I get, the more set in my ways and the more I wonder if having a child is really worth it.
Well at this point, it's out of our hands anyway....
I confess....tomorrow we are going to get into a contract to buy a lot next month! We are getting a pretty darn good deal and now just need to decide if we are going to pay cash totally or just pay most of it and fiance a little bit of it.
The builder is working on the plans for the house and letting us know final price. We had a plan in May and price in May (but that included lot which we are now doing before) but have made a few changes so I'm expecting the price to up maybe about 5-6K.
Building would start end of Feb or March and we would close in June to get the tax credit.
And re: my ex-SIL, I know I said he was new but actually not that new ... the divorce finally came through about 6 months ago but she's been with this guy about 4 years now. Slightly longer than they've been trying to get the divorce dealt with. So unless she's trying to stop him from leaving her (possible), I doubt it was on purpose to trap him. On the other hand, she was with my brother for 13 years or so and this guy for 4, and she never had any accidents so you have to wonder.
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Me (40) DH (47) & furbabies * m/c 7/08 4/12 11/12
I'm used to doing what I want, when I want and the only person we have to think about is the dog and really she can be left alone for the day (she uses a litter box).
I really am not sure how to handle getting to bed at night when I have issues with that as it is and getting myself and someone else ready in the morning. I barely can get myself out the door on time.
I know a child would make a worry a lot....I just do enough as it is with DH and my sister and Cosmo. Cosmo gets the slightest thing wrong and we are at the vet...when she had a UTI, vet said most people do not even notice as early as I did with her.
Do I really want to have to leave work early when they are sick and have to rush around at nights doing sports or music or whatever it is?
And then you see studies and supposedly the happiest people are those who do not have kids.
But than again, this could just be a way of coping and looking at the bright side of missing out on something.
I do think that most people love their kids....but even though they love them, I wonder how many regret them or resent them.


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A 43-year-old Independence Township man faces several charges in the attempted burglary of a home owned by Kid Rock.
Brian Keith was arraigned by video Tuesday in 52nd District Court in Clarkston on felony charges of attempted home invasion and malicious destruction property.
Keith asked for a court-appointed attorney. He's being held after bond was set at $75,000.
Police said security cameras show Keith's white van ramming the gate of Kid Rock's Clarkston property Wednesday afternoon and trying to break into the house. He failed to get in.
"There was over $29,500 in damage to the gate, the house and the barn," explained Oakland County Undersheriff Michael McCabe. "He actually backed into the barn with his van also when he fled."
McCabe said two tips led to Keith's arrest Saturday morning at his Independence Township home.
McCabe also said the van used to smash into the gate was recovered.
Kid Rock offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the man's arrest.
"Thank God I was not on the property at the time of this attempted break in," Kid Rock wrote in a social media post. "I am an avid hunter and marksman, and I will not hesitate to shoot anyone who has myself or family in fear for our lives.
"I take the invasion of my personal space very seriously regardless of who you are."
Keith is a father of seven with 14 prior convictions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
Brian Duane Keith, age 43 of Independence Township, MI was arraigned today in the 52-2 District Court in Independence Township by Judge Joseph Fabrizio on charges of Attempt Home Invasion, which is a 5 year felony, Malicious Destruction of a Building over $1000 and Malicious Destruction of Personal Property over $1000 both of which are 5 year felonies. Total damages to the security gate, the residence and the garage are in excess of $29,000.
He was remanded to the Oakland County Jail on a $75,000 cash bond and no 10% allowed. If he posts bond he is to wear a GPS tether.
He has an extensive criminal history out of the states of Virginia and North Carolina in 2005 and 2006 involving Assault, Forged Checks, Operating While Intoxicated, Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property and Impersonating a Police Officer.
His next court date is Monday August 12th at 1:30PM in the same court.
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