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athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 20 Apr 07

I was meeting my girlfriend for lunch so I went to the mall with my 7 month old in his stroller. We had to walk through Nordstoms to get to our meeting place. Before I was a mom I NEVER had this feeling... I just felt soooo "out...

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athomemommy LOL... Walmart and the grocery store... SOOOO TRUE! Now that I have a child, I too sense people watching me more. Watching how I interact with my son and how he is interacting with me or by himself! I guess that just comes along with the territory! Its not so...

27 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 20 Apr 07

I have a girlfriend whose husband is not physically abusive, but seems to not take her feelings into account. One example- We were at lunch today and she was called by her husband in the middle of lunch to go run an errand for him...

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athomemommy I think that is the best thing to do... Be honest if she asks for your opinion. But otherwise just be supportive and just be there if she needs you- even if its just to vent. Sometimes in these situations it seems if you say "too much" you end up loosing the...

27 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 20 Apr 07

I was meeting my girlfriend for lunch so I went to the mall with my 7 month old in his stroller. We had to walk through Nordstoms to get to our meeting place. Before I was a mom I NEVER had this feeling... I just felt soooo "out...

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athomemommy Thank you for the advice and the resources on your blog. (Very nice and to the point blog by the way ;-). I will check out a few of those sites and see what I can set up. I have resigned to the fact that to work from home I will need to find several steams of...

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athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 25 Apr 07

My baby is now 8 months old today. I have no excuse why I have not lost the "baby weight"- except for laziness. I am staying at home with him for now and therefore have the time to walk and prepare healthy meals. My husband and I...

weight loss

weight watchers

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athomemommy Thanks to both of you for the comments. Thats interesting about Dr. Phil's book. I may have to look for that at half price books someday- sounds like a good read. That is great that you lost all of that weight! I gained about 45 with my son. He was 9 lbs /...

25 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 25 Apr 07

This is just to warn some of you who may be interested in some of the survey sites... I recently paid for a membership to paidsurveysetc.com and I was not satisfied with the membership. You have to sign up individually with...

survey sites

work from home

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athomemommy Thank you! I think in my desperation to make some money to stay home (I have an 8 month old) I wasn't thinking clearly about paying for the survey site. I will check out the list you gave me! I appreciate your help! ~at home...

25 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 19 Apr 07

Does anyone have any advice on any good diabetes cookbooks, recipes, resources for more healthy eating? He is on meds now to control it but wants to ween himself off eventually. I just want to be as supportive as I can... ~at...

diabetes

type ii diabetes

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athomemommy Thanks to all of you for the websites you have forwarded me to research. They are all very informative. Kowgirl- the one you sent me had a great print out to keep track of his daily meals,snacks,blood levels and exercise... great way to keep him accountable!...

22 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 21 Apr 07

My husband and I just watched it lastnight. I laughed pretty hard at some parts, but felt like I "shouldn't" be laughing! Does anyone know if all of this was staged... or did he really trick these people!? ~at home...

rocky

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athomemommy So the whole Pamala Anderson "bag over her head" was real? WOW! He has got some kahunes!

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J_F_F_ROSA @J_F_F_ROSA (57) • Philippines 20 Apr 07

both r difficult task every mother encounters. what r d advantages and disadvantages of being a working mom or a plain housewife?

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athomemommy I agree with you Foxyfire33- my mom was a stay at home mom and she has always said... "my job doesn't end at 5pm or on the weekends!"... and its so true... I don't think alot of people see it that way though. I get the impression that alot of people think that...

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athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 20 Apr 07

I was meeting my girlfriend for lunch so I went to the mall with my 7 month old in his stroller. We had to walk through Nordstoms to get to our meeting place. Before I was a mom I NEVER had this feeling... I just felt soooo "out...

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athomemommy Great points! and your right... being home with my son is great and I would not trade it for the world! I may be going back to work in August b.c of finances ;-

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athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 20 Apr 07

I was meeting my girlfriend for lunch so I went to the mall with my 7 month old in his stroller. We had to walk through Nordstoms to get to our meeting place. Before I was a mom I NEVER had this feeling... I just felt soooo "out...

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athomemommy That is horrible that the Macy's EE was so rude! Not everyone would stand up and say something. I would be proud of my husband for standing up and giving her those words... Your right, its still uncomfortable- but she needed to know it was rude and...

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athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 20 Apr 07

I have a girlfriend whose husband is not physically abusive, but seems to not take her feelings into account. One example- We were at lunch today and she was called by her husband in the middle of lunch to go run an errand for him...

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athomemommy Its tough because you don't want to say TOO MUCH as she may get defensive and it could hurt our friendship. Yet she has to know that he is not treating her well right? She is a smart woman... ~At Home...

20 Apr 07

rodeotexas @rodeotexas (1153) • United States 19 Apr 07

What does everyone think about tonights show? It's just starting for me but from what I've seen it's going to be great. I can't believe she has a daughter!!! I was so not expecting that all all.

greys anatomy

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athomemommy I agree! Izzi and George need to get together... I see this being a love triagle that will keep us hanging for a while! Whats up with Meridith and McDreamy... Does anyone think McDreamy is going to leave Meridith so he is "free" emotionally to take on the new...

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athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 19 Apr 07

Can't wait to see tonights episode! What happened with Jim and Pam? I thought they would rekindle SOMETHING after -ex fiance- went nuts on Jim! ~at home...

the office

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athomemommy I agree... Karen is nice- but I think that Pam is better suited for Jim... and Jim and is soooo much better suited for Pam than her old fiance (I cant even remember his name!). I saw that it was a repeat last night ;-

20 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 19 Apr 07

Does anyone have any advice on any good diabetes cookbooks, recipes, resources for more healthy eating? He is on meds now to control it but wants to ween himself off eventually. I just want to be as supportive as I can... ~at...

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athomemommy Thank you for the resource! I briefly checked out your site. I want to give it the time it deserves so I will check back when I have more time, to view all the other resources as well. The lemon cookies sound good! ~at home...

20 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 19 Apr 07

Does anyone have any advice on any good diabetes cookbooks, recipes, resources for more healthy eating? He is on meds now to control it but wants to ween himself off eventually. I just want to be as supportive as I can... ~at...

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athomemommy Thank you for the words of encouragement! I think that is his biggest issue- feeling like he is missing out on all the treats he used to eat... I know he is in an adjustment phase right now, but I also know I can do things to make it easier on him- like making...

20 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 19 Apr 07

I am desperatly trying to find a way to work from home! I have tried a few online programs that you pay for and they lead you through affiliate programs and setting up websites-I am currently starting a new one now - so will see...

work from home

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athomemommy I acutally LOVED writing short stories in college! I will check out this site tonight! Thank you both for these great resources... anything that will help bring in some extra income is helpful! best to you both! ~at home...

19 Apr 07

AshleyHasan @AshleyHasan (1024) • India 19 Apr 07

I love my husband from my heart because I married to the person whom I loved but I came across many people in my county who just dont love their husbands but still they get adjusted and live with them.. I think understanding,...

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athomemommy I too love my husband with all my heart. Although there are times when I don't like him! ;- that is just normal... Love and Marriage - its all work - nothing comes easy in this life and Marriage is a commitment to work through the good and the bad together....

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athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 19 Apr 07

Does anyone have any advice on any good diabetes cookbooks, recipes, resources for more healthy eating? He is on meds now to control it but wants to ween himself off eventually. I just want to be as supportive as I can... ~at...

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athomemommy Thank you for the information! I am sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I can relate a bit as I have caught him "sneaking" foods he shouldn't be eating. We have incorperated a lot of whole wheat and whole grains into our diets... He is working on walking...

19 Apr 07

athomemommy @athomemommy (50) • United States 19 Apr 07

I am desperatly trying to find a way to work from home! I have tried a few online programs that you pay for and they lead you through affiliate programs and setting up websites-I am currently starting a new one now - so will see...

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athomemommy Wow... Thank you for the resources! (and the compliment about the blog). Any other advice of how you are bringing in some extra cash would be much appreciated! I tried selling on eBay- but just broke even so I stopped (I was pregnant at the time and not very...

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