Just thirding Old Navy. I bought tons of clothes online from them.

Ellie has not puked since about 10, so that's great news.

And, I'm wearing contacts!!!!!! It's sooper weird because I can see everything and there's nothing on my face.

Don't poke yourself in the eye!

I always have to remind myself when I switch from glasses to contacts. Sometimes by, yes, poking myself in the eye.

Glad to hear Ellie is getting better.

I also loved my Gap maternity clothes. It's nice to wear something that isn't total crap.

And, I'm wearing contacts!!!!!! It's sooper weird because I can see everything and there's nothing on my face.

wait until the first time that you go out in the rain. It's such a shock to be able to SEE. I've worn contacts for 15 years and I still remember that feeling.

Burrell - How's about getting together Sunday?

Ginger, I'd definitely try to get some experienced guidance before staging the intervention. One key ingredient is that your friend be sober when you have the intervention. The only one I was ever involved in was decades ago, and a professional led it. There were sessions with the leader (without the alcoholic) once or twice before, so we would know what we were doing. It would be a good idea to get close family involved, like you mentioned. Good luck!

Stephanie, I hope Ellie feels better. I suspect Chris is brewing up something similar. I told Scott to bring home Ginger Ale and Saltines, just in case.

This is the first time it's done it. I hope it doesn't become a pattern. It's quite a lovely (and was expensive...my parents got it for me for Christmas a couple years ago) pot. I hope it doesn't have to go to the trash.

vw, we have a thermal carafe coffee maker. This just happened to us recently. The pot just wasn't sitting quite right, and because it has a pause and serve function, everything went kablooey. Your coffee maker is probably fine. Just take extra care that you have the pot positioned correctly.

I suspect Chris is brewing up something similar.

I hope not, for his sake, but moms tend to know, don't they. In that case, I hope it passes quickly.

I seem to be having an allergic reaction to something.

What it is - I haven't a clue but my arms and legs are really reg and my legs appear to have a rash -- itty bitty rash.

I wish I knew what it was.

I'm already taking prescription allergy meds. . . what else can I do?

Try some gold bond lotion, I hear that it's good for topical stuff.

Over-the-counter Cortisone cream is good for rashes.