Abby C

We were in the water floating on a boat. My son who is 2, fell in the water and just floated in the water. I pulled him out and he was fine but when I was pulling him back into the boat (it was like a kayak) a shark came nipping at his toes and was trying to eat him. I got him in the boat in time but then the next thing I knew he was gone again and even though I didn't see it happen I knew he had fallen in the water and gotten eatin' by that shark. I started crying in my dream and woke up. Can you interpret this???

My son is 6 years old and has a cell phone for emergency use only. Someone from this number (563) 581-8443 keeps calling him. I've told her that she has the wrong number and to quit calling but she is continuing to call. I would appreciate any info you can find. I am going to block her number but I would like her info. Thanks!

I've been unsatisfied in my marriage for a long time. We've been together 8 years, married 4. He cheated, he's an alcoholic and a pothead.. generally a bad influence for my children. The problem is I make around 23 K/yr and he makes 50k. Obviously he pays the majority of the bills, I don't know how I can afford a lawyer, etc.. We also have 2 kids, a house a car and several other debts between us. I live in IL.

Any advice from women who've been there?

I've gone through about 4 or 5 vacuums within the past couple of years and I REALLY WANT to find a vacuum that will last! The last one I bought is the infinity walmart vacuum that is supposed to be uncloggable.. WRONG. It clogged and I went through all the steps to unclog it and it still isn't working right. I'm so sick of buying vacuums to only use them a few months. I have 5 cats so part of the problem is cat hair clogging it, but is unevitable.

Anyone have a suggestion for a vacuum that would hold up? I'd like to spend under 200.. thanks.

I've lost 25 lbs since around February/March and I'm still working on losing.. but now my hair is falling out! It's really getting thin and I used to have extremely thick hair. I'm not pregnant, not on birth control pills, I take a multi-vitamin everyday along with extra calcium, B12, fish oil, D13 and Biotin.

Why is this happening? I've scheduled an appointment w/ my doctor but it's not until July (she gets booked way out). TYIA.

I have to wear dress shoes to work so I prefer open toed shoes when it's getting warmer out. Anyway, after a couple weeks they start to stink because I don't wear socks with them. Is there any way to avoid this?

My cat who was spayed on Monday last week (the 23rd) now has a bulging area where her incision was. Is this a hernia? Will the vet fix it for free?

I dreamt that I could not find my 2 year old and was frantically looking for him. So I asked my babysitter and she said that I had killed him and had called the police. Then in the dream I had a "flashback" of me strangling him.

I love my little boy, I would never hurt him!

What does this mean?

Yesterday I was pulled over and turns out my license was expired. I had no idea! Anyway I got a ticket for it (thankfully just got a warning regarding my speeding) and I have to go to court. I renewed my license today, so do you know what the penalty will be? Will it just be dismissed since I renewed it now? TIA.

I started kickboxing on Wednesday and my muscles are so stiff I can't even walk right. ALL of my muscles hurt, neck, arms, back, abs, legs, butt, ALL. I can't even roll over in my bed at night without waking up from the pain.

I'm 26 y/o and have been working out regularly, obviously this is much more intense.

What can I do to help relieve the stiffness and prevent this in the future?

I owed like $16 to a veterinary office and forgot to pay them before they sent out an invoice, and they charged me $5.00 for shipping and handling! It's a regular letter in an envelope. Is that legal?

I graduated in 2007 w/ a bachelor in Business and I have yet to find a job to pay me for it (and requires one).. what kind of jobs are out there that pay for a business degree?

I was told by a directTV person that when I upgraded to get local channels as they were not initially in my area, that there would be no additional costs when I got the upgrade. Now I looked at my bill at it is 180.. normally it's only 70. The reason it's so high is because there was a 99 fee with the upgraded DVR. I was not told that this would cost so much extra money! If I would have known upfront I would not have gotten this for a lousy 5 local channels.

What can I do?

I've been at my place of work for 5 years and always get the yearly "cost of living raise" which is about 3%. Anyways, I started a new position because instead of being a Secretary, I was told in the interview that it most likely will be promoted to Administrative Assistant. Being that I have a bachelor degree, I'm trying to get a job that pays a lot more than I'm getting. I only make about $23 K/yr. The cost of living raise doesn't even do anything because a couple months later our cost of insurance also goes up which pretty much takes away anything extra you were bringing home.

I was told that I would most likely get a raise in October.. well it's come and gone and I haven't heard a word. Apparently it wasn't in the budget for me to get a raise (because of the bad economy, etc.).

I didn't go to school and get an associates and bachelor degree to sit here and do nothing with it! I'm sick of not making any money and being broke ALL the time! I carry our health insurance and that alone costs almost $300/month. Plus I have school loans that I'm paying back even though I'm not making anymore money than before I went to school!

My husband who is a highschool graduate makes $50 K a year. Doesn't make any sense to me.

Anyone have some advice?

Background: I dislike my boss. She's rude, hypercritical, nothing is ever right and she talks down to you. Being at work is like getting the life sucked out of me. You can't make a single movement without asking her first and getting her approval, it's really a bad environment for me because I thrive on being an empowered person, I really don't feel like I should have to ask for approval for EVERYTHING. That said I've only worked in this department for 6 months but have been with my company for 5 years.

Anyways, if I get the job I have an interview with, it is a move within the company, just interviewing for a job in a different department. If I get the job, how do I break it to my current boss with out burning any bridges?

I see that many of the people who post questions have their avatar smiling, frowning, etc. Is this done my going in every time and changing the avatars face or is there a faster way?

First off, how do you like it? Did it hurt to get it put in? Do the strings get in the way? Pretty much want to know what you think about it and if it's worth it.

I recently started doing yoga and belly dancing for my exercise routine. Do you know roughly how long it will take before I see results? I do it for 45 min-1 hour daily.

Thanks!

It's on the left side. It's been hurting him for a couple days now and it seems a bit swollen and warm in the area. I thought maybe he just bit himself or had a mouth sore but he was crying about it last night. Do you know what it is? Should I call his pediatrican or take him to the dentist?

It's on the left side. It's been hurting him for a couple days now and it seems a bit swollen and warm in the area. I thought maybe he just bit himself or had a mouth sore but he was crying about it last night. Do you know what it is? Should I call his pediatrican or take him to the dentist?