Pregnancy & Parenting - 24 August 2006

Addiction is a technical term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.
Babies cannot be "addicted" to crack or anything else.
The long term effects on babies can not or have not been proven!
A recognizable condition, syndrome or disorder that should be termed "crack baby" has never been Identified.

2006-08-24 07:23:01 · 7 answers · asked by ? 6 in Newborn & Baby

If you've never seen one, it's shaped like a 1-3 layer wedding cake if you can picture it with ribbons and gifts for the new baby. They can be elegent with flowers or adorned with cute characters/themes that the parents have chosen for their new bundle of joy. I'm just wanting some idea as to how many people might find this interesting, creative and worth purchasing. Thanks for your comments.

2006-08-24 07:22:17 · 22 answers · asked by DD 1 in Newborn & Baby

2006-08-24 07:21:48 · 39 answers · asked by lisa c 1 in Trying to Conceive

My 3 year old son said to his 2 year old playmate "I like your curls Sarah, but do you know what I really like?" "I like your BUTT!"

2006-08-24 07:18:52 · 24 answers · asked by leonsmom1102 2 in Parenting

please let me know

2006-08-24 07:18:18 · 21 answers · asked by latina r 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-08-24 07:17:04 · 144 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

it was the first time ever, i am 21 weeks and ever since last night he WONT stop moving, I love it but I am wondering if its normal, that i just started feeling him and now the movements are STRONG- I feel like my beely gained 20lbs over night- it didnt get bigger but feels heavier.

2006-08-24 07:15:28 · 27 answers · asked by Betty 1 in Pregnancy

I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I feel like when I sneeze I could harm my baby with the really strong contraction caused by the sneeze, should I worry??

2006-08-24 07:15:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

The problem i have is i have a son from a previous relationship and here we are trying to spend our lives together but a strong possibility that there won't be kids in out future together. What do i say when she feels like she's less of a woman because she can't have kids? yes i want more kids but i tell her it's cool we can adopt but it's not helping too much. help me yall i love her to death how do i help someone that thinks they're less of a woman because of this and the re biological clock is winding down?

2006-08-24 07:14:00 · 11 answers · asked by hazeleyedbandit3 2 in Trying to Conceive

2006-08-24 07:13:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

So what happens if you have this test done and find out that your unborn child has something that is bad....what can you do about it anyway? Seems to me that the only alternative is abortion. I was just wondering what is good about pre-natal testing and why it makes sense. Your thoughts?

Thank you.

2006-08-24 07:12:37 · 17 answers · asked by dmc81076 4 in Parenting

im 6 weeks prego, and im trying to create some type of budget, save some $ now while i am working... just exactly how much does it cost to raise a baby?? with the job that i have i would not qualify for any government assistance so i want to be responsible and start saving now, and having an idea of how much it would cost monthly would help tremendously!!!! Thank you in advance!!!

2006-08-24 07:12:13 · 36 answers · asked by miss me! 4 in Parenting

I dont know if I like it or not.

http://www.pregnancystore.com/zaky.htm

2006-08-24 07:11:29 · 11 answers · asked by position28 4 in Newborn & Baby

i know that douching with coca-cola will kill all the sperm and then she wont get pregnant, but does sprite work as well?

my wife is diabetic so she cant have any sugar, which means we can't use coke.

2006-08-24 07:11:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

im 6 weeks prego, and im trying to create some type of budget, save some $ now while i am working... just exactly how much does it cost to raise a baby?? with the job that i have i would not qualify for any government assistance so i want to be responsible and start saving now, and having an idea of how much it would cost monthly would help tremendously!!!! Thank you in advance!!!

2006-08-24 07:10:10 · 18 answers · asked by miss me! 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-08-24 07:10:06 · 20 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Pregnancy

After a woman has a baby, does sex feel diffrent ni any way?Does she become "lose"?Any cases where sex has gotten better?

2006-08-24 07:09:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Does anyone know what Picture Poeple (photo studio) charges per sheet of portraits?

2006-08-24 07:08:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I'm referring to things like spanking, toilet training, etc. Studies say a parent should never spank, oh no, just let your kids run freely with no direction, no guidelines, and no authority. I don't think so.

My kids are well behaved and yes I spank, so what's up with these asinine studies anyway? And who writes them? I think common direction and disipline is what lacks in our society today, and it's exactly why no one has any respect for anyone else these days.

2006-08-24 07:07:58 · 5 answers · asked by Frugalmom 4 in Parenting

my son is 11 months old and i change his diaper about 5 times a day. he uses huggies and pampers baby dry diapers. when i change him there isn't too much pee in his diapers and he hasn't developed diaper rash or anything. how often did you change your baby's diaper at this age?

2006-08-24 07:07:29 · 22 answers · asked by 1 Hott Mami 4 in Newborn & Baby

2006-08-24 07:06:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My son is just about 4 years old.

2006-08-24 07:06:18 · 10 answers · asked by leonsmom1102 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I remember wanting to be in one when i was little. But my mom didn't want to spend all of the money. My neice wants to do one now, she is 6, and we do have the money for it. Do you think it is a good idea?

She doesn't have any problem with regection at all. She knows that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, but it is still fun either way. She has never done anything like this before.

Do you see anything wrong with it?
Have you ever put your kids in pageants?
Did they enjoy it?

Any other info would be great! Thanks

2006-08-24 07:04:06 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

My son is a great kid, he's polite and sweet. He's in kids camp this week and has a hard time staying focused on what is going on. While the other kids are singing and such, my son is off doing his own thing. He's easily redirected, but just has a hard time concentrating on what's going on. Any suggestions I've tried talking to him about it. Thanks

2006-08-24 07:04:04 · 100 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

I can't stand my boyfriend mother because every time we get into it she is in the middle of it . So one day I had a agreement with his and the kids was in the other room (I don't fuss in font of the kid) I told his that this is to much and left. So my child came to me and said the grandmother told him that I was a slut,my baby is only 4years old. What should I do about this I don't take my kids over there anymore. Is that the right thing to do .

2006-08-24 07:00:25 · 10 answers · asked by sweetboo_05 1 in Parenting

2006-08-24 07:00:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

ok so i want to make another baby. i have two boys and my husband and i have decided to that the three is better then two. lol
but i can't wait to get pregnant . the last two have just come so easy. the oldest was a honey moon surprise and the second was passion and fury. you know make up sex? lol both were wanted even though they were not planned . i always wanted a big family. so does my husband. oh and yeah i am a stay at home mom and my husband and i are well off. so no worries on not affording more. for those who were thinking that. but heres the problem . we have only been trying for about two weeks now. everyday. you know in the morning at night to much info but you get the point. i may be pregnant but won't be able to tell until about two more weeks. what do i do to ensure a postive test? should i be eating something special ? not eating something? i am dieting will that effect conception? i am taking prenatel vit. but what else should i do inside to help make baby? thanks.

2006-08-24 06:59:37 · 17 answers · asked by littleluvkitty 6 in Trying to Conceive

I am 6 mon preg and drink vodka a few times a week. Hubby tells me to switch to beer because it is better for me and the baby. How do I tell him to mind his own business? He smokes weed and I don't complain. He is such a hipicrat.

2006-08-24 06:59:33 · 31 answers · asked by guess who? 1 in Pregnancy

I'm using a Graco Snugride carseat with a base & it's installed correctly (I'm pretty sure), but everytime I put my newborn in it, her head is leaned foward. It looks terribly uncomfy & bad for her neck. I tried rolling up a blanket & stuffing it in the side. It helped a little, but she's still leaning foward. Should I remove the base?

2006-08-24 06:59:20 · 11 answers · asked by Mommy Kai 2 in Newborn & Baby

I know it's not always easy to reduce this sort of thing to writing . . . just wondered what everyone thought.

2006-08-24 06:59:05 · 6 answers · asked by Lula 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting