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help with abbreviations

post #1 of 7
9/11/09 at 1:32pm
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wondering if someone can explain to me the abbreviations used when referring to husband and children. i keep seeing DH for husband (whats the D for?) and DD etc for different kids? i have no idea. would help shorten my posts. thanks! oh, also wondering if anyone knows how to change your member name. my friend signed me up and picked my name. =)
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post #2 of 7
9/11/09 at 1:38pm
The D in DH etc is for "Dear" - Dear Husband
DD = Dear Daughter
DS = Dear Son

I guess inlaws don't rate a "Dear" so just MIL and FIL and SIL and BIL.

If you have multiple children of the same sex you can refer to them as DD1 (oldest daughter) and DD2 etc.
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post #3 of 7
9/11/09 at 1:42pm
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thank you so much! i didnt expect such a quick reply. I've been wondering that for a while! =)
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post #4 of 7
9/13/09 at 6:49pm


and DP is dear partner.
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post #5 of 7
9/14/09 at 2:29am
Welcome to MDC!
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post #6 of 7
9/23/09 at 11:38pm
There is a sticky, but I can't find it.
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post #7 of 7
10/12/09 at 1:10am
Glad you are here
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