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waiting roomWhen 23-month-old Lucie Linforth became ill earlier this month with a fever and what her parents thought might be a chest infection, her father took her to their family doctor. While they say she looked "extremely poorly" and her lips were turning blue, the receptionist told them to wait. And wait they did -- for more than hour.

According to the girl's father, Eric Linforth, 33, he went up to the reception desk four or five times during a 70-minute period of time, and was told to sit back down without anyone even giving his daughter a glance. At one point he was shown a sign that said anyone who was being abusive to the staff would not be seen. Finally, as the poor girl sat there physically deteriorating, he told them to call an ambulance. It was too late.

Though she was finally taken into the "minor injuries" room, and doctors tried to resuscitate her for more than 45 minutes, Lucie died at a hospital shortly thereafter.

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baby in bathYesterday, we talked about the rude things in-laws say to new moms. And hot dog, did lots of you have opinions. So today, we decided to flip the script. Side with the in-laws. Because, after all, at the end of the day, the things our in-laws say to us come from a good place. Most of the time.

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Here are 10 rude things new moms say to their-laws.

I can't believe you did X back then. I would never do that. Different times, different people. Lord knows what things you're doing now that will shock your daughter-in-law some day.

Let me do it. Fact: Nobody knows your baby like you. But they're just trying to help. And your child will be fine in your mother-in-law's arms for a half hour.

I could have never been a stay-at-home mom like you. Oof, that's going for the jugular.

Are you sorry you went back to work and missed your kids growing up? Possibly even worse.

I can't believe you didn't breastfeed. Now

halloween babiesAs we officially enter Scorpio season with Halloween preparedness in full swing, I'm in the mood for all things mythical and magical. Halloween isn't just about the frightful and spooky and having a baby this time of year is the best. (Confession: I'm a Scorpio.)

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In honor of the season, and for any parents-to-be considering baby names with a mystical meaning or a bewitching feel, look no further than this Halloween-inspired list. The names were selected after reviewing their meaning -- all tied to legends or myths, some have a Gothic feel, there are Pagan names and names that just feel magical. Check out the list ... your baby could have the most enchanting name around.

Girls

1. Matilda
2. Diana
3. Evangeline
4. Glinda
5. Maeve
6. Esmerelda
7. Gwendolyn
8. Hermione
9. Aurora
10. Prue
11. Luna
12. Wanda
13. Andromeda
14. Serafina
15. Rowena
16. Tarot
17. Hazel
18. Agatha
19. Endora
20. Raven

candlit tableEver been on what you thought was a fantastic first date, then never get a call for a second? It's an all too familiar story for many women. Everything seems to be going perfectly. He looks great. You look hot. You laugh at his jokes. He seems to be engrossed in your stories about your cat. You are both really into each other -- or so you had hoped. You may not even realized it, but there were things you did to freak him out and scare him off. You just have no idea where you went wrong. Well, no need to try guessing. WhatsYourPrice.com, a website where you bid for dates with smart, successful, good looking singles, conducted a poll of 2,000 singles which revealed the 7 worst dating mistakes women commonly make.

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1. The ex factor Talking about an old boyfriend is never a good idea. You either sound bitter or like you are pining over the one that got away. Never the less, 79% of women still do it.

Do you ever look in the mirror and think, "Who is that woman, and what did she do with me?" Or "Where did those lines come from?" And "Why do my wrinkles seem to be multiplying faster than Gremlins at a Summer Olympics?"

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I do.

That's why on this week's episode of The Jenny Isenman Show, I'll discuss the best fixes for my most worthy adversaries: enlarged pores, wrinkles, sags, and cellulite, with the author of Forget the Facelift, Dr. Doris Day. Dr. Day has made numerous appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, and The View ... to name a few.

She's even talked cutting-edge procedures with Barbara Walters on 20/20. I would totally stalk her if I had more time.

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Watch this episode and you'll learn:

• Why Botox in your neck is a kind of awesome trend,
• what the newest lasers and laser alternatives are,

So you've met someone who MIGHT just be that special someone ... or maybe he's not. You don't know because all you're getting is mixed signals -- he's hot and cold with you and you barely know how to handle it because GAH! It's so frustrating! You're starting to feel like you're going nuts! What is going on?

What are some of the signs that he's the one sending mixed signals to you? How do you know if you're not just going nuts? Let's explore some of the ways you can tell he's giving off major mixed signals -- and how to handle it.

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1) We're "just friends." He remains steadfast in his desire to be "just friends" and is happy to reaffirm that over and over again, managing to sneak it into every single conversation you have ... until he kisses you good night.

Solution: Maybe he's taking it slow with you -- bring that up to him the next time he reminds you that you're friends without

Until recently I would have answered that question, "No way, playing games against anyone, men included, is innocent fun." But now I'm not so sure. What happened? The other day, after scoring 72 points with Q-A-T-S (yes, it's a word) while playing Words With Friends, I got a chat IM asking me to text a sexy picture of myself. WHAT?

Look, I haven't been hit on in quite some time, but that's flirting, right? Horrible, letchy, uninvited flirting. Couldn't he have gone with "Nice word"? Seriously, I have a rule that word games should never make you feel like you need a shower.

Here's the thing: many of us enjoy playing games on our smartphones and tablets. Okay, many of us are addicted to these games. We're playing them with more than a handful of friends, as well as random Facebook connections we couldn't pick out of a lineup. So, where's the harm? They're just games, right?

Or are they?

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catWait 'til you hear what my kitten did todaySome Facebook posts are great. Some Facebook posts are offensive. Some Facebook posts make us feel like shit. But other Facebook posts? They're just completely and totally unnecessary.

I know, I know, it's your profile and you'll post what you want to. But seriously, dude, you can skip the status update that details your day ("Gym, then shower, then dinner with the girls!"), and, well, just get on with it. Think of all the time you'll save! You can maybe squeeze in a game of Solitaire or make yourself a smoothie!

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Here are 5 Facebook posts that are totally unnecessary.

The photo of what you're eating. Unless it's an amazing birthday cake you crafted, or something that's accompanied by a recipe, it's just not necessary. (Food stylists exempt.)

The status update that says you're tired. This one goes out to Kim Kardashian's Twitter page, which is