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Gift for Soon to Be Mom!
Asked by B.I. from Dallas
on March 8, 2007
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HELP... my husbands coworker is pregnant and he wants me to purchase a gift for her.... I dont know her at all... my husband suggested a gift for her soon to be daught...
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- a spa/pedicure type thing pampering is always great
- The one thing that I have for my daughter that has *saved my life* is my baby sling. This thing is AWESOME - she cries less, and I can get things done without having t...
- Since you do not know her, and she isonly a coworker. A gift card. Babies R us...Target, Walmart...will work. Otherwise your hubby needs to be more specific. And i...
Husband Spending Time with a Female Coworker
Asked by D.T. from Atlanta
on January 11, 2008
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My husband wants to start running with a female coworker. (I don't think she is married, and he already gives her rides to and from work.) That he wants to spend more ...
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- Hi D., I think Colleen's idea was great--tell him you'd like to join them! Maybe you and your husband should work on finding things that interest you both, so you ca...
- Hi D., You are NOT being unreasonable. And YES it would bother me! Either he knows the dangers and doesn't care OR he is naive. My husband was soooo naive for a whi...
- It is absolutely inappropriate! Coming from a 20 year marriage in the midst of a divorce for two affairs on his part, your gut is telling you what you need to remember...
Advice on Marriage Which Included an Emotional Affair
Asked by M.G. from New York
on March 11, 2008
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It has been two years and I still find myself not knowing how to proceed with my marriage. I have been with my husband for almost 18 years, the last ten of those marr...
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- I am not sure if this will help or hinder...but I had an emotional affair also. So I was in your husbands shoes...but my situation was way way different...I do not be...
- it's hard to say for a situation like yours unless you've been there. i personally would leave my husband and tell him that if she makes him feel better that he shoul...
- I am happily realisticaly marriaged as well. No story book. I do have some advice and questions. 1. he did the worse possible thing he needs to do everything to make ...
Best Fishing & Camping Weekend Destinations
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on October 5, 2006
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My son wants to go fishing and camping. Since I am a complete novice at this sort of thing, can anyone recommend someplace that won't be too adventuresome for me but ...
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- I want to bring my son to Glen Rose. A couple of hours from here there is a state park called Martin Creek. It's really laid back and has a lot of laid back activiti...
- A 3 year old doesn't necessarily need to go that far to be satisfied. Lake Grapevine has cabins on the Grapevine side, not far from Main Street. The Vineyards Campgr...
- Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma in Denison is really nice. They have great campsites, nice restroom facilities, and it's a beautiful park. They have several dif...
Moral/ethical Question
Asked by M. from Birmingham
on January 31, 2008
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Hi. I telecommute, as do many of my coworkers (all around the country). Nevertheless, we have a very closeknit team. My boss and I are close, and the same can be sa...
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- Since her "issues" are causing problems for you too, I think you should talk with her about it. Find a time when you can talk with her alone and ask her point blank i...
- I would first talk to her and mention that you have noticed she has been missing a lot of meetings and work and that EVERYONE has been having to pick up the slack for ...
- If I were close to my boss I think I would go to him "off the record" The two of you can decide if you need to make it "on the record". If she does have a problem it s...
Thank You Cards Being Sent Home in the Goody bag....good or Bad Idea?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on March 24, 2009
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My husband was chatting with a female coworker around the water cooler today about their weekends. This coworker had just held a birthday party for her child and the ...
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- After reading all of your reponses, obviously many people don't agree with the thank you note in the goody bag. But, I do. As long as you thank everyone at the party...
- Personally, I would not do that. My daughter just went to a party and her goody bag had a thank you note in it. I didn't really like that. I always send persona...
- I understand what you mean, it would be easier to just handle it that way as writing thank you cards is time consuming but I feel teaching your child that it is import...
Mops
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on July 7, 2008
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Is anyone a part of a MOPS group? I would like to know more about. I have friends and coworkers with babies and I am also part of a small (8 women) Mom and Baby class ...
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- S., I'm in the Golden Valley MOPS group. We meet during the school year, twice a month. There is a day group and an evening group. It is Christian based. We have s...
- I belong to a Mops group that is at Prince of Peace church on Burnsville. It is an evening group, which is nice for working moms. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of...
- I'd join the local mom's club if I were you. There's more activities available.
Expecting News
Asked by A.H. from Birmingham
on September 13, 2007
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I am 13 weeks pregnant and have not shared the news with my coworkers or my boss. when is the best time to tell them the news and how?
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- Go into work and ask "Do I look different?" Give everyone a moment to look at you and think and then say "Im going to be a momma!". I did it and it was cute...I ask ...
- I would think it depends on how close you are to everyone. If it is a smaller office and you guys are really close you might do something cute like make a shirt that s...
- I think you are at the safeway mark to announce the pregnancy if you'd like. I believe it's typically ok to announce after 3 months. I agree with the other comment, ...
Fundraiser Ideas for Coworker
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on November 19, 2008
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Hi there! I am looking for fundraising suggestions. I have a co-worker who will be running out of sick days and is facing a serious medical condition. She is a youn...
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- depending on where you work, you might be able to have other co-workers donate some of their sick/vacation days to that person.
- My favorite fundraiser that I've done has been to find a restaurant or bar (preferably)and strike a deal with them to host a party with a silent auction also. Ask the...
- Hi L., Here is a way that I can assist you in helping your co-worker: It's called a Pay-It-Forward Party... what we do, have guests just like a regular Tupperwa...
Is It Appropriate to Have a Shower for #2
Asked by C.R. from Phoenix
on November 14, 2007
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I'm only 4 months pregnant & know this is a little early, but is it appropriate to have a shower for baby #2? I work at a different place/have different coworkers so ...
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- do what you feel is right for you-maybe just host a party instead. most of your co-workers, etc will wind up giving you a gift when the baby comes.
- I had a shower with both my pregnancies as did many people I knew. And most of the same people who came to my first shower, came to my second. No matter what number ...
- Yes it's fine to celebrate the arrival of your 2nd just as you did your first!! I had the same worry then did it and it was fine!!
