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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 5:37 pm
a baby?
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 5:50 pm
Yes, conceive a baby! Though I think the key word I couldn't get before when I was searching was "fertility," I'm getting a few websites to look at now. But if anyone knows a good site with suitable gifts I'd still be grateful for any ideas...
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 5:52 pm
Just kidding! And only cuz I have "been there/done that" for seven years before we adopted our baby girl. The willow tree angels are very sweet. There might be a "hoping" or a "waiting" one...
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 8:05 am
Kitt & Juliboo: WillowTree Angels 
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:02 am
They are pretty cute, I'll have a look, thanks Mame. I only just got your joke, Julieboo. Last night I thought you were asking whether she wanted to conceive a baby or conceive something else (I never know if my phrasing is unusual, not being from these parts...), now I get that you meant the gift I should get her was a baby. I clearly needed some sleep ;).
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:06 am
Kitt, what about a book store gift card (unless that is way too impersonal) and list of possible books (ie fertility/conceiving books, or dealing with infertility or books on adoption?) Just a thought...
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:06 am
A baby book?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:09 am
Depending on how depressed she might be, here are some kind of cute t-shirts. But let me tell you, dealing with infertility can be mentally exhausting and the humor may be long gone for her: http://shop.cafepress.com/fertility?cmp=KAC-googleh&p=1&rpp=24
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:49 am
Yeah, I think she's past the humour stage. I'm thinking a talisman kind of thing that isn't too overtly pregnant or baby looking. Like something very female or to do with female health/strength. I found a perfect one at the Rainforest site but it was discontinued, grrrr. Thanks for your help.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:56 am
That kokopelli guy is supposed to bring on fertility...
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 10:46 am
IS there a patron saint of fertility? Oh yes, here it is: http://saints.sqpn.com/pst00686.htm
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 12:53 pm
Kitt if you can find something sweet and very small that can be put in a pocket and touched.. a touchstone or small angel, something grounding, perhaps. Maybe that could be included in a handwritten note/card from you?
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 1:56 pm
Thanks, Sea, I think that's a good idea. I've been looking at pendants but don't like the chains, but there are some that are just the symbols/stones and are nicer. I think I will go for this:
It's not too pregnant looking but says strong woman to me.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 3:05 pm
i don't know if i would give a baby book or fertility goddess..that would have just made me more depressed. i think i would have liked something that would comfort me or make me life..not feel so hopeless. or really just something that said i had a friend who was thinking about me.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 3:47 pm
Kitt, personally I would go for something that has no actual reference to pregnancy. Having a book on fertility just reinforces that she can't get pregnant, same with wearing a necklace that appears to be a pregnant lady (no matter how small the belly may be). I would opt for something that provides a "never give up" sort of message. I found a small, very pretty crystal train for somewhere around $15 or so, and wrote a personal note in the gift card. I referenced the "little train that could" and just supported her, telling her to never give up, and to believe in herself. It wasn't about infertility, but somehow I think the idea would still be o.k. for your friend. You can see one just like the one I got her. It's quite far down on the page, and is only $6.00 here. Hey, then if she did get pregnant and had a boy, the train would become a nice idea for ongoing gifts. I love the Hallmark Birthday train for boys! http://www.simplefavours.com/products/baby.html
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 4:03 pm
Ah, thanks for your input. I wasn't sure if I should be fertility specific or whether that would be more of a reminder. It's all a bit of a delicate situation isn't it? Ah well, I will have a rethink over the weekend and maybe just give her something that shows I'm thinking of her. Thanks guys.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:28 pm
I think something female/feminine that feels really soothing in the hand
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 4:26 am
Does anybody know how long ago google maps added the feature for "street view"? It's been so long since I needed directions, so I only noticed it a couple weeks ago. I sure have been having a ball strolling down the streets of my old neighborhoods and seeing what they look like lately. The street view for my current home is a from last fall, so it can't be longer ago than that.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 6:50 am
It's been quite a while, Naja. There was also a lot of hullaballoo in the press about it. Apparently, people went around taking shots of the streets and some folks thought their privacy was being violated (like, if your car was parked outside a known "house of ill repute" and your wife saw it, blah blah blah). And naturally, Google to the rescue. I just googled "Google adds street view" and got the press release announcing it... May 2007.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 6:58 am
haha, I don't do anything "seedy" so that didn't even occur to me people would be caught doing something naughty...LOL The only reason I know when the pictures of my street were done is because it shows our "new" neighbor's car in their driveway. Otherwise I would have no idea. Thanks Costa.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 8:17 am
It's entirely possible that your neighborhood wasn't part of the initial roll out. I think back in 2007 they did major cities first (LA, SF, NY, and so on) and then gradually added more and more cities. Your 'hood must've been shot sometime in the fall, then.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 9:03 am
Our neighbourhood was only added a few months ago, and I think the shots are from sometime in the winter, because the tree out front doesn't have many leaves. We have a neighbour who's always in his front garden, and he's been filmed with his hands on his hips staring at the google camera! I've been and looked at all the houses we've lived in. I love it!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 10:27 am
Very cool, Naja. I had never looked at any street views before. I went just now and looked at our old houses in Miami, Tampa, and Houston. Current house and house from 30 years ago do not have street views.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 7:10 pm
I just noticed that feature and at first thought wow this is totally cool then I felt violated! lol not sure why. I want to know who took the pics, did they drive around all streets and shoot pics? my house looks like they were right in front of it, its not an aerial shot. I was thinking damn, wish I woulda known and I woulda walked outside in clown costume!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 7:38 pm
Yes, they drive around in a little car with a camera on top of it. Picture youtube
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