Pregnancy & Parenting - 15 September 2006

I work at a convenience store and see many people everyday. I also have a daughter with down syndrome. When I see people with children who have downs also, how should I approach them? I like to see how other people's children are doing developmentally, but am unsure on how to go about approaching a complete stranger. I need some tips please!

2006-09-15 03:49:11 · 6 answers · asked by Jamie 2 in Parenting

I found out i am having a little boy and any name suggestions are very welcome as i really dont have any idea on what name i like

2006-09-15 03:47:01 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

A young girl in my boy's kindergarden class habitually singles out my son and another young man to pick on. Each morning when I take him to class, the class is all lined up outside the door waiting for the teacher to arrive, and sitting on the right side of the door. This little priss box finds it necessary to tell my boy and the other young man that they have to sit alone on the left side, by themselves.

There is a basket of books outside the class for the kids to pick up and read/look at while they wait. Every book my son or the other boy selects, the girl has to get up and object to them having. Today's excuse was the books they picked was for girls. Yesterday, they couldn't have any books because "she said so".

Obviously, I'm not going to talk to this little girl. It's not my place, plus I know I'll say something that'll make her cry. So, I've spoken to the teacher. It has not helped. It's worse IN the class when I am not present, and my son tells me. What to do?

2006-09-15 03:43:32 · 14 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 in Parenting

I have a 9 year old boy who lately can't fall asleep fast. He's always wondering what time I am going to bed. He doesn't want to be up alone. I think he's tired but he won't sleep until later on. Any advice?

2006-09-15 03:36:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

i am on my way on the potty train but i am nervous because this is my first time "potty learning" :) i just want as much diverse info as possible to get started on the right foot! THANKS!

2006-09-15 03:33:41 · 17 answers · asked by tattooraven1 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-09-15 03:27:34 · 15 answers · asked by SngleDddy 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

what do we mean when we say he /she is sexy.how to be sexy
with simplicity.

2006-09-15 03:27:28 · 10 answers · asked by changy 1 in Adolescent

I've been asking questions about pregnancy tests on here for the past few days, and so many people have answered with really good advice. So I have one more.....I have been taking tests because my husband is convinced that I'm pregnant, but I don't feel it, and since this would be my fifth pregnant I think I would know by now....right? Anyway, I took one on wed. said yes, then one said no, then yesterday morning with the first morning pee said no, but yesterday afternoon said yes, and now the same brand I used yesterday afternoon says yes again.....so because I feel like this is my first tiem all over again with all the damned tests.....what do you guys think? Only one brand keeps saying yes and the other name brands say no.....soooooo???

2006-09-15 03:26:07 · 12 answers · asked by justwondering 5 in Trying to Conceive

My husband picked it out, Scott is his middle name but let me know...

Ryder Scott Patterson

2006-09-15 03:23:13 · 25 answers · asked by Lindsey 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Does housework or some other business take up most of your time?

2006-09-15 03:23:11 · 15 answers · asked by grace 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My daughter just found out she's pregnant with her 2nd child. Her daughter's name is Tierney and she wants to find another T name for a boy and/or girl. I picked out her daughter's name and since she likes unusual names I thought I'd pass on some of your suggestions. I told her I like Terissa for a girl, but only unusual boy names I came up with are Trey, Taylor, Tyler (already have a girl Tyler in the family), and Tanner. We already have a Tristan and a Trevor in the family so those are out too. So feel free... TIA

2006-09-15 03:21:06 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My daughter seriously wants it everywhere. In her room, wearing pink clothes, etc. It is her favorite color. Why does she like it so much?

2006-09-15 03:20:36 · 16 answers · asked by SngleDddy 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

There are sure a lot of baby and pregnancy questions on here and it seems like everyone in my neighborhood is young and having babies. Has anyone heard that there is a baby boom going on in the U.S. as of late?

2006-09-15 03:18:31 · 7 answers · asked by SunFun 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-09-15 03:18:16 · 5 answers · asked by SngleDddy 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

what is an evap line on a pregnancy test. I hear people talking about them and I'm just curious.

2006-09-15 03:16:33 · 3 answers · asked by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 in Trying to Conceive

2006-09-15 03:15:56 · 22 answers · asked by bitch06 1 in Newborn & Baby

I posted this at night a while back---thought I'd see how the day crowd took it.

I don’t understand why everyone gives teenagers who are pregnant so much sympathy just because of the situation they put themselves in! What is up with that? I do not believe in stereotyping anyone--especially teenage mothers but why give them sympathy? I don’t care about anyone’s age, it seems to me people on here who are young mothers or are young and pregnant always put “I’m 16 and…” Why should we care how old they are to answer their questions? You don’t see some one write “Hi, I’m 32 and…” Are pregnant teens trying to get sympathy or attention because of their age? I think a lot of teenagers put a really bad reputation out there for themselves and others in the same situation---therefore creating and adding to stereotypes . What are your feeling on this?

I also should add--I was pregnant with my first at seventeen--I'm nineteen now--just for judgment's sake.

2006-09-15 03:14:55 · 40 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I can't go home...don't have any vaca/personal time left.
I took my prenatal vitamins and will take my iron pill in about 30-45 mins. I feel jittery too. TGIF Y'all!

2006-09-15 03:12:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i had a very hard time at first, she got the "good stuff" i guess, but i really wanted to continue, breasts formed little "scabs" milk didn't come out when engorged?, she acted like she was starving, also the nurses gave me little 2 oz bottles to supplement with at like 2 days old, i think big mistake, shes been solely bottle feeding for 5-6 weeks but i can still squeeze my nipples and get a tiny drop or two of clear stuff then some white, i tried pumps wks ago, only got like a teaspoon to come out, gave up, can i get it to come back? remember i'm pretty much flat chested on right side and a bit more on left, it also had more milk, when filled up and hard/sore i still didn't fill an A cup ??

2006-09-15 03:11:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

ok when I was 3 months pregnant I found out I contracted chlamidya ( i knoe its spelled wrong) but I have only been with this guy for 2 years of my life... and he swears up and down it wasn't him he thought i was me! that was cheating and he started not trusting me and it became a problem with us.. my boyfriend honestly isnt a cheating type he was living wih his parents at the time when he lived there he just went to work everyday thats all he could day he had no friends down there and it was like in the middle of nowhere.. i thought about work but all men worked there I even called the manager i talked to his parents and they both said he was on time always and couldnt understand why!! can sum1 explain to me how I could of contracted chlymidia with no one cheating on each other PLZZZ dude I investigate him all the time HE DOESNT CHEAT WEVE BEEN TOGETHER for 2 years I mean I really mean it!

2006-09-15 03:10:24 · 13 answers · asked by mattysmommy18 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

PLEASE HELP! MY SON IS 9 WEEKS OLD TODAY. HE HAS HAD DIARREHA FOR 10 DAYS WITH ABOUT 12 DIAPERS A DAY! HIS STOOL IS GREEN AND SMELLS AWFUL. LAST NIGHT IT HAD MUCUS IN IT. WE HAVE BEEN TO THE PEDIATRICIAN TWICE. HE TESTED NEGATIVE FOR ROTOVIRUS AND HIS LABS WERE ALL NORMAL. HAS ANYONE EVER GONE THROUGH THIS? WHAT SHOULD I DO TO HELP HIM? I AM A FIRST TIME MOM AND VERY NERVOUS, ANY ADVICE IS VERY APPRECIATED.

2006-09-15 03:07:20 · 14 answers · asked by ? 3 in Newborn & Baby

I want to adopt a baby,but really don't want to spend 20 grand to adopt. Any idea on how to do this? Adoption agencies will coast 20 grand plus.

2006-09-15 03:06:00 · 4 answers · asked by April B 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

what happens when they grow up n move out what u going to have more kids

2006-09-15 03:02:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Why don't you just come out and say, "Y'all, I'm a kid and don't know diddly about life. Please answer the following questions for me:.........

Kids, if you are home, either go to school or do something constructive! Here's a thought, why not help Mom and Dad around the house rather than giving yourself a bad rep on here! Thanks for letting me get that out, y'all.

2006-09-15 02:59:34 · 8 answers · asked by Mommymonster 7 in Adolescent

I just want to find out what city its in, maybe who goes there on this site, and what street its on, and what main bulidings r next to it. THANX!

2006-09-15 02:55:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

i just bought my daughter a new puppy for her 9th birthday...

i let her name him, and i guess since she isnt very original she decided to name him "blacky" because of his dark fur.

how do i explain to her that this is completely inappropriate? some people would be EXTREMELY offended at that name, and the dog certainly does not deserve to be given a label like that.

dont get me wrong, my daughter isnt racist, she just isnt very sensitive to other peoples' feelings.

2006-09-15 02:55:30 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Step-parent question re relationship with custodial minor and adult stepchildren being disrespectful got this comment: “You are too late in the game to instill discipline. This would be tough on a step parent trying to do the right thing. But really they don’t have a say. Especailly to a 20 yr old ADULT." I think it would be just opposite. When step kid is an adult the stepparent has a LOT OF SAY! Step kid or not, at 20 yrs old, I now I have an additional grown man living in my home! When the step-kid is 18 + the step parent is no longer put in a position of trying to instill discipline them, but is simply commanding respect from another ADULT. If I don't like the 18+’s disrespectful language towards me I should be able to say so. If I don't want their big, stinky feet on my coffee table I can say so freely. At this age any conflict in the home has zero to do with “discipline”. Conflict now are to let a disrespectful, sponging GROWN-UP know that they are about to be thrown out.

2006-09-15 02:54:49 · 6 answers · asked by zoe_southernusa 1 in Parenting

i have already done the paperwork to get on blue cross blus shield, but it doesn't go into effect until Oct. 1, and now i found out that i'm pregnant. will the insurance cover the pregnancy? are they allowed not to?

2006-09-15 02:52:39 · 14 answers · asked by TN girl 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My 9 yr old is in a new school and 4 girls are bulliing her durring recces.How do i approach the principle about without losing my temper.Apparently my child says the teachers at recces are to busy talking to notice her being shoved around or there not doing anything about it when she tells on these girls.

2006-09-15 02:47:57 · 28 answers · asked by jenvc_72 1 in Grade-Schooler

at what age should i stop bathing my children together? we have a large bathtub, and since my son and daughter were little we would always have them take a bath together.

it saves me time, and water, and no one seems to mind... but since girls mature faster than boys, my son has started asking, innocently, why his sister is growing breasts...

when will he figure this out? i figured his friends would have talked with him about girls by now, and im concerned he might become a homosexual if he isnt informed.

2006-09-15 02:45:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting