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Does anyone have a link to a website about surrogacy that involves the father of the child actually sleeping with the surrogate mother, i.e. not using artificial insemination? I need factual links please. This is for a discussion I was having with someone and not for my own personal use. Thank you.

We just bought our first home, and moved in this past weekend. The previous owners had a really tacky toilet seat in the guest bathroom. I decided to switch it with the seat in the master bathroom, since it won't be as noticeable in there until I can buy a new one.

I found out that the seat from the master bath is a lot shorter than the one from the guest bath and will not fit the toilet--I thought all seats were supposed to be the same size? Isn't that a standard? What do I do when I go to purchase one, i.e. how do I know if it will fit my toilet at home?

Thanks.

What excercises are ideal for pregnancy? I know not to exhaust myself, do anything rigorous, no sit-ups/crunches, etc. but what IS allowed besides walking and swimming? I was thinking of taking up yoga, and was wondering if light weight lifting is ok on our bowflex--I have a 30lb. toddler to tote around, so it would be less than that for working out. Thank you.

I am thinking about purchasing a chicken for a pet, but am not sure if it is legal to do so where I am living. I had a couple chickens and ducks when I lived in PA, but it was a rural area that was allowed. I am now living in GA, a surburban type neighborhood with a quarter acre of land. Is this allowed or not? I am not looking for farming several chickens, just having one as a pet. Thank you.

I am interested in growing some peaches in my back yard. I live in Georgia, so this seems perfect. However, I was wondering if I could use seeds from peaches I bought at the store that were labeled from Chile, or not? I was thinking they might not work because they were cultivated for the climate of Chile, not Georgia. Should I wait and get seeds from Georgia Peaches?

Any ideas for quick, easy, and possibly not so expensive appetizers I can serve my family for New Year's Eve? Kid friendly would be nice too, since I have a toddler at home. Thanks!

I am trying to figure out a type of Barbie doll I have(it is my first Barbie doll as a child). She is from the late 1980s, probably 88 or 89, since I was born in 85. She is also a ballerina Barbie, she came with a light pink silky leotard, sparkly bright pink long tulle skirt with old fashioned type metal snaps. She came with shoes and a brush, and I'm not sure what else. She was one of the last dolls to have plastic non-bendable legs. She also has silky hair, not the soft kind.

I want to find out which doll she is so I can look for another one in better condition to put on display.

Does anyone know anything about this doll, or perhaps point me to a site with a list of all the Barbies ever made? Thanks!

I have some very ripe bananas I need to use up today. I already made banana bread, and was thinking of trying something new, like a cookie, since I am making holiday cookies today anyway. Does anyone have a recipe for banana cookies? Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if Toys R Us in Des Moines, IA has Melissa and Doug toys or any other wooden toys in stock? I know the website sells them, but I was just curious if the Des Moines store had them. I am going on vacation there, and thought I could possibly wait until I get there to buy my son's presents, instead of buying them online. Thanks!

I bought a nice suede jacket and matching purse last year and never got a chance to wear it. I decided I am going to take it with me on a trip to see family in Iowa. I know it is very snowy and wet there, so would it be important for me to waterproof my jacket and purse before I go? I got a can of waterproofing when I bought it, but never used it. Is this necessary, i.e. will the suede get ruined if it gets wet? Any tips on how to waterproof, or do I just spray it on? Thanks!

I have a WIC appt. tomorrow, I have been on it before when I lived in another state, but am just now signing up for it since I moved. I lost the paper that tells me what I need to take with me, and can't remember what they needed before. This is for me(pregnant) and my toddler son.

I know I need my proof of address(lease), ID cards, proof of income, but what else?

Oh and I can't find my son's shot record...will that be a big deal? Do I need to take his birth certificate or social security card? Thanks so much for any help!

I am doing a report on women in the military, and part of the report, I have to discuss specific traditions for women in the military(i.e. special songs, sayings, customs, etc.). I have searched and searched, but have found nothing but what kinds of jobs and roles women have had(which is good, because I need that too). Does anyone have any knowledge or traditions women have while serving, or past traditions? Maybe a link? Thanks.

I make my own soap, and am looking to make my own liquid face wash. What should I use as a base? I was thinking of castille soap, but some people tell me that it is too harsh for the face. Anyone have a recipe or ideas? Thanks!

I have a 12 ounce bag of cranberries. What can I do to make some interesting and easy sauce for tomorrow? Thanks. :-)

I make my own soaps, and was wondering how I could make my own bath confetti? I have searched and searched the internet but have come up with nothing. Does anyone have an idea on how to do this? Thanks!

My friend was asking about a free radio station that offers Christian Worship music, other than Yahoo radio. Does anyone know of a site that would have an online radio station on it with worship music? Serious replies only, abuse will be reported. Thank you.

The english word for the cucumber that is used in making sushi. Thanks.

What is the Japanese word for Sea? How would I spell that in English, and what would the character be? Also, Ocean? Thanks!

I have a website that uses HTML formatting and I want to put up a song on it that plays in the background while you are browsing my site. How can I do that? Can I use a song on my computer and do that(MP3 file) or does it have to be uploaded onto another site first? Any help would be appreciated thanks!

i need to get some nori seaweed, and do not know of any japanese groceries where i live, but there is a few korean ones. would they carry nori, and what would it be called? i.e. is it the same word in korean as japanese or is it a different one?

thanks!