DEAR ABBY: I am a recent nursing school graduate. My husband and I have a 1-year-old, and I just found out I’m pregnant again. I’d like to get a job as soon as I can. My question is, should I tell prospective employers I’m pregnant? I don’t want to be passed over because of my […]
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Reactive blood pressure causes treatment confusion
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am sensitive to blood pressure machines. Whether on my wrist, arm or leg, they hurt, and my blood pressure goes up. This has resulted recently in a dentist not wishing to extract a tooth because her machine measured my pressure at 190/98. A few years ago, prior to minor surgery, the […]
Aries: Get your facts straight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 42; Keith Urban, 48; Cary Elwes, 53; Dylan McDermott, 54. Happy Birthday: Don’t wait for change to come to you — make it happen. Discipline will lead to perfection and good fortune. Refuse to let anyone bully you into doing things that will not end up benefiting you. […]
Man returns to his ex and kids while married to someone else
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I have been back together for eight months. We were divorced for two years, during which time he remarried. We stayed in contact during his second marriage and he says he still loves me, so he left her. He’s now back with me after living on his own for a […]
Decision on religion must be sincere
DEAR ABBY: I am a 16-year-old girl who doesn’t believe in God. Frankly, I feel uncomfortable when religion is brought up. All my friends are firm believers of Christianity and attend Bible study, or help out with other things at their church. My parents and brothers don’t believe in God. When I say I’d like […]
Pisces: Celebrate with someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ciara, 30; Katy Perry, 31; Josh Henderson, 34; Zachary Knighton, 37. Happy Birthday: Stand up for your beliefs and your rights. Settle your differences and make the changes that will help you get past any adverse or negative opposition you face. Your strength and courage will make an impact on […]
Volunteering with infants may gratify wannabe mom
DEAR ABBY: I just turned 20 and I desperately want a baby. I know it’s not possible right now because I am still in school and will be for several years. I also want to be married before having children, and my boyfriend agrees. We take precautions and don’t plan on having kids for a […]
Pisces: Don’t ignore opportunity to help
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyla Ross, 19; Shenae Grimes, 26; B.D. Wong, 55; Kevin Kline, 68. Happy Birthday: Opportunity is knocking. Update your profile, attend networking events and be prepared for big things. Step out of your comfort zone and test the waters. If you have done your homework, you will find that you […]
Paying grandma for child care becomes divorce war weapon
DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her husband are divorced, and I take care of their twin daughters after school. I love the girls and treasure the time I get to spend with them. Their parents’ combined income is more than $120,000. I am on a fixed income and ask for only $10 per day (plus […]
Aquarius: Time to put money aside
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Reynolds, 39; Nancy Grace, 56; Weird Al Yankovic, 56; Dwight Yoakam, 59. Happy Birthday: Your inconsistent attitude will be confusing for the people around you. Try to keep your thoughts to yourself until you have clear vision and a plan that will help you follow your ideas to fruition. […]