Pregnancy & Parenting - 25 June 2006

I finally am getting child support for her and her brother who will be 21 in a month. Their dad is thousands behind in support and will probably be paying thru garnishment until both kids are grandparents. I supported these kids by myself by working my rear end off for years after their dad split and refused to pay court ordered child support. He could support his girlfriends who never worked but not his kids. I ended up working myself nearly to death to support my kids.
I am so disappointed in my daughter, I refuse to give her money from her support payments. I have been putting it in a savings account. My daughter is refusing to get a job. I took her on a job search and I know she sabatoged the interviews. She said she flunked the application questionaire at Walmart, so they wouldn't give her a job. How can you flunk a questionaire at Walmart unless you are totally blowing it off? Foreigners who can barely speak english can pass that test.
Should I give her the money?

2006-06-25 03:44:27 · 12 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Adolescent

i think i might be pregnant...well i havent had my period yet or any sign im going to have it. i have been having sore breast and have been tired alot...i took a pg test but it was negative..i was thinkin my hormone level for that was still low but i dont know does anyone know of anything else it could be or am i pregnant.?

2006-06-25 03:40:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My husband grew up an only child, I grew up with 6 siblings, we are thinking that it might be nice to have our 2nd and probably last child immediatly, this way we still have everything(diapers, strolller, crib,etc) and then the children can grow up together. I know my Mother in law will freak out if we do this, but other than her, I think we could handle it, we are both in our mid 20's- what do you think?

2006-06-25 03:39:16 · 27 answers · asked by lucyr2xoxo 2 in Pregnancy

seriously, shouldn't they teach these little idiots about STD's? Its like they don't care if they have a disease but they worry about being pregnant all of the time!
What do you think?

2006-06-25 03:32:50 · 13 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Ran off in the night with just $10,000 in travelers cheques, my credit cards, and two weeks worth of clothes and started a new life somewhere else? The doctor said the xanax would help me calm down and be able to deal with the baby better, but she still makes me crazy and I am seriously considering running away. Do you think $70,000 is enough to get you started overseas, in say Amsterdam or France or something? That's my share of my husbands and my savings account. Is it hard to find a job there? I have a degree in Early childhood education, and I have some training as a chef, but never completed the course.

2006-06-25 03:30:17 · 64 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

i am pregnant now and was wondering if i should add some baby einstein stuff to my registry, does anyone find tht it has worked in helping children advance? are there any items out of the baby einstein collection that you recommend? are there any other companies that you find have similiar products and are just as useful?

thanks in advance

2006-06-25 03:29:44 · 11 answers · asked by what2do? 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

okay, i was at a party went to a closset with the guy, i was drunk so everything is kinda blurry, i remember making out with him and then i though he was fingering me but it kinda hurt. later i went to teh bathroom (im a virgin) and saw a little bit of blood. so then i started to worry if i had sex with him. i asked him and he said i cant remember. then 8 days later my boobs feel really sensitive. the next day (today) they still feel really sensitive. i heard that was one of the first signs of pregenancy. so heres the question... 1) do you think i even had sex with him? and 2) what are the first signs of prenancy? i dont know if im worrying over nothing or if i need to take a P. test.... its driving me crazy though!

2006-06-25 03:23:57 · 39 answers · asked by oocheerxx 1 in Pregnancy

My son is three years old and can be hard to manage at times, but he's been worse since the baby has been here. I find myself in tears because everyone who's been helping me has been disciplining him and it seems like the baby is getting more love than he is. Now he has pink eye so I constantly have to get onto him about being in the baby's face. He loves his brother, but I'm afraid that he'll soon hate him. I'm so confused. any suggestions?

2006-06-25 03:22:44 · 23 answers · asked by Mama Jack the Navy Wife 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I ask my mom for some money to get clothes and grocreys and she goes crazy! I don't see why because when i wanted to move out she said you are still my responsibilty because you are 17 but she doesn't want to take care of her responsibility! My boyfriend has payed for everything in the past 7 months! i spend my money on my baby and i don't have any thing for myself! My mom gets a social security check for me but says she pays my car note and insurance with it but i know she has money left over! The social security office told me that she is supposed to use it for food shelter and clothing for me but she doesn't. only the shelter part but i know she has money!!! she has 3 jobs and gets a check from my dad each month!!!! what should i do because i need clothes too!

2006-06-25 03:18:16 · 25 answers · asked by Mrs.Dennis 3 in Parenting

2006-06-25 03:08:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I want a baby!!! Im almost 30 and my clock is ticking. I have a 8yr old and he needs a sibling. I a single parent and also an only child, I do not want my child to be an only child. I have a career and no husband or prospects. Im tired of wating for the right guy especially when my chances of conceiving decreases. I am currently caring for my sick mother and i dont know whats going to happen with her. I couldnt deal with her not being around to se all of her grandchildren. I have two possible guys. They will be play their part in the baby's life and if not Im willing to do it on my own. I dont want my child to have to deal with what Im dealing with my mother, someday with me alone. I would love to have a husband and do it the "correct" way but my time is running out and I have to have another child that came from me.

2006-06-25 02:58:33 · 27 answers · asked by Therightone 2 in Pregnancy

would you let your child post pictures on myspace? why?

2006-06-25 02:57:38 · 26 answers · asked by DeeDee 4 in Parenting

I was on the depo shot about 6 years ago. I only took one shot, because it gave me bad headaches. I didn't get my period for almost 2 years after. Now, I am trying to get pregnant, I get my periods and they are very heavy and often times there are big clots. Is this normal?? If not what could be the cause of this happening?? Is there anyone that has had this happen to them, and is it possible to still get pregnant?
I have an appointment with my ob/gyn in a week and a half, but trying to get a head ups before I go for my appointment. Thanks ahead of time.

2006-06-25 02:57:25 · 8 answers · asked by Someonesmommy 5 in Trying to Conceive

i am in teens and this will be my first time asking i am scared that she will refuse

2006-06-25 02:56:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I'm 9 weeks pregnant, I don't want an abortion but my man wants to consider it, we won't do it past 12 week. I know it's up to me in the end, but I just need to know how long is takes to get an app for an abortion.

2006-06-25 02:53:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

pls! tell me whats going on.no teasing!

2006-06-25 02:52:23 · 19 answers · asked by ask things 1 in Adolescent

Myself I just accepted the fact and insured they had access to the birth control of their choice, offered to pay for it and pretty much left them be after letting them know they could come to me with ?'s or talk to their doctor, Planned Parenthood. Just wanted to know if others realized it as a fact of life and did not overreact and accepted it as a part of them being young adults. My oldest daughters 1re 19 & 21 and my oldest had my first grandchild at 20, so despite boths sexual encounters in High School I feel my approach worked well as I could have become a grandpa much earlier.

2006-06-25 02:52:15 · 8 answers · asked by badmikey4 4 in Parenting

2006-06-25 02:41:45 · 14 answers · asked by bobbydennis352005 2 in Parenting

Is it a good think?

2006-06-25 02:40:57 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

2006-06-25 02:34:22 · 19 answers · asked by \ 5 in Newborn & Baby

I had my girls 4 days ago and i don't think i will have sex for like 3-4 months. Should I wait longer or do i not have to wait that long? And The pregnancy was perfect like no problems etc.

2006-06-25 02:34:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I had a sonogram at 5 wks and they only saw one yolk sac. Is there still a possibility it could be twins? I'm 8 weeks now and I've already outgrown my clothes..well, they are very tight. My belly already looks big (for two months) which may be bloating. But I'm just wondering if there is still a chance of twins. They run in the family so I know I'm "at risk" for twins. I've also been having cramping for the past few weeks and I'm sure it's ligaments and such. With my first pregnancy I didn't experiance that until 16 wks. Thanks

2006-06-25 02:33:59 · 8 answers · asked by ktpb 4 in Pregnancy

She only uses it when she sleeps. Serious answers from Mom's that have experience, please.

2006-06-25 02:30:59 · 16 answers · asked by 10 pts for me? 4 in Newborn & Baby

It all begins at 8 A.M., her wake up. She screams bloody murder just because I come in to wash her up and change her diaper and clothing. I try to occupy her with toys and kincnacks, but that has gotten old, and she is not falling for it anymore. I sit her on the floor so i can dash to the laundry room to throw her dirty things in the bin, soon as I am out of sight..."WAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!" My son says his nerves are bad, and he's only 5. She has taken over his GI Joes and Spiderman action figures as her personal teething impliments, and cries more bloody murder when he tries to get his toys back from her. When she's awake, we all must gather about her for our rulings from the queen. No one can leave, most especially not me, so Taco Bell and the Chinese delivery guy has been my best friends lately. What can I do to make my baby stop thinking she runs everything? We pamper her to pieces, why can't she just be happy and stop whining??

2006-06-25 02:30:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My son is now 3 years old & he refuses to go to the potty. I have no idea what to do & I'm running out of ideas! I am a single mother & I work full time. . .so that is part of the problem. I don't spend enough time with him during the day to really focus on it. At this point I will take any suggestions or advice. I am desperate for help!!!!

2006-06-25 02:26:55 · 11 answers · asked by mzphatbooty 2 in Parenting

2006-06-25 02:13:35 · 7 answers · asked by dwmf31441 1 in Trying to Conceive

2006-06-25 02:09:47 · 3 answers · asked by dwmf31441 1 in Trying to Conceive

my son is 5 going on 6 he plays t-ball (GO YANKEES) and also takes swim lessons he wants to take an art class and sign up for soccer so how do i determine how much is too much for him or do you think i should let him make these decisions to sign up for absolutly everything?

2006-06-25 02:05:55 · 16 answers · asked by thatgirl127 3 in Grade-Schooler

i have very bad back pain i have had back pain through out my pregnancy even before it and this trust me is very bad it hurts so much even wen im sittin or layin down is it a sigh of albour

2006-06-25 02:03:41 · 15 answers · asked by vlturbogal 1 in Pregnancy

2006-06-25 01:54:48 · 15 answers · asked by ladyani75 1 in Parenting