Pregnancy & Parenting - 20 September 2006

i took a pregnancy test this morning because i am two weeks past my period. There are two places where the lines should be showing, in the square box and in the round box. i dont know if the test is working right but in the square box there was a vertical line which means the test is working and in the round box its suppose to look like a plus sign if your pregnant and just have a horizontal line if your not. i dont have a plus sign, so that means im not preg. but the line that says im NOT preg is sooo very light. has anyone had this or should i just retest again?

2006-09-20 06:27:17 · 13 answers · asked by ladyspecialty 1 in Trying to Conceive

ok i made an appointment with my dr. to get a blood pregnancy test and to talk with her. but she wasn't able to get me in until october the 13th. my last NORMAL period was july 13. then i had a weird one -9 days late and ended 2 days early. so if i am pregnant i might be like 2 months. so would this be to long to wait. or should i find another doctor? could this hurt the baby if i am? i'm taking pre natal vitamins as well just to be on the safe side. Thanks.

2006-09-20 06:25:57 · 20 answers · asked by Lisa S. 1 in Pregnancy

Ok...My daughter is 16 mo old and she still will not sleep through the night. She wants to sleep with us, if she does she will sleep all the way through. Why is she waking up in the middle of the night for no reason and it is the same time. (3am)??

2006-09-20 06:24:05 · 13 answers · asked by jep2nv 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

should I have sex with my husband if we want to increase our chances of conceiving? I have a fertility monitor and have been having sex on ovulation day (the days before that and after too) for about four months but still haven't gotten pregnant. It's not like we can be at it all day, I just want to know if it does increase the possibilities or not (which I think it does). Any SERIOUS ANSWERS from women who have had a similar experience will be helpful. Thanks.

2006-09-20 06:23:32 · 16 answers · asked by White 7 in Trying to Conceive

I have a 5 year old. Every time I give him an answer, he says "Why?".

This happens 24x7. So much so that I don't think it's normal. I'm almost under the impression he does it to simply make noise.

I've tried responding with...

"Why not."
"That's the way it is."
and the ever elusive...
"Why do you think?"

What are good ways to get the child to stop asking Why? Or at least ask less?

2006-09-20 06:22:33 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-09-20 06:17:13 · 7 answers · asked by snow 1 in Trying to Conceive

2006-09-20 06:16:58 · 11 answers · asked by S-126 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

My son has croup (which is some form of a cold from my understanding from the doctor). He is almost 3. My familiy has scheduled a parade for us to be at. I live in Ohio where it is 57 degrees outside. The parade is tonight. My instincts tell me no but when I called his doctor she said that he would be fine outside for a couple of hours and if started to get worst to take him home. I just don't know what to do.

2006-09-20 06:15:00 · 17 answers · asked by Dana J 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

i know that some home tests can tell you 5 days before your period, but i want to know how soon i can find out after actually becoming pregnant. anyone? anyone?

2006-09-20 06:14:41 · 7 answers · asked by onlylove41 4 in Pregnancy

Hi all- yesterday I was thinking and HOPING that bc I was developing a cold, that it was a sign of early pregnancy. I know it was wishful thinking and today the cold is full blown and I feel terrible bc I havent been sick in many years but now Im wondering this...
If I did happen to conceive this month - ovulated last week, could my sickness hinder implantation etc?

2006-09-20 06:14:34 · 5 answers · asked by eask 2 in Trying to Conceive

I have been posting question after question regarding my 15 month old sons heart murmur. We went to Akron Childrens yesterday and got a second opinion and the Atrial Septal Defect has closed on its own and also he has VERY mild aortic stenosis which the Doc said he wouldnt even note and mild aortic insufficiency. He said he will be allowed to play sports, doesnt need antibiotics for every cut he gets and he most likely wont need a surgery until well into adulthood!!!!! I feel like a new person. I am so happy for my son and thank god every minute for giving us a miracle!!

2006-09-20 06:13:16 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Yesterday my 13 month old started vomiting. (he was home with his daddy I was at work but went straight home when i heard he was sick) When I got there. He was vomiting green foam and gagging and very pail. He had no fever and had a normal bowl movement. I knew this wasn't a stomach virus. My baby is also asthmatic. So i packed him up to go the the doctor. He turned blue and stopped breathing on the way there so I just went to the ER. He came to vomitted again and then he was fine. So I felt like he must have swallowed something and it was caught in his throat. The x-ray showed nothing. His lungs were clear. And he was wetting daipers. We went home and today he's fine. Does everybody else think he just swallowed something?

2006-09-20 06:13:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

I don't know yet if I am pregnant or not, but my husband has all of a sudden gotten cravings for things he has normally refused to eat....I am due for my period in about a week, but I've been having panic attack like symptoms, tender breasts and backpain. Do you think my husband is a sign?

2006-09-20 06:11:39 · 5 answers · asked by Kroo 1 in Pregnancy

Explain briefly.

2006-09-20 06:11:23 · 24 answers · asked by Angeleyes 2 in Adolescent

I have 4 year old twins who will soon start school. I want another
child but DH is dead against it - he just doesn't want anymore. Because of my age (late 30s) I only have a small window of opportunity in which to have another child - I have explored every angle in terms of how it will affect us financially, family dynamics etc. and it's more than do-able - but DH doesn't want to hear any of it. As this is an issue where there is no room for compromise does this mean that the matter is closed and I have to accept that I won't ever have another child? If so how do I stop myself from resenting DH? After all if he'll be able to still go on fathering children long after I'm able to have any more.

2006-09-20 06:11:08 · 19 answers · asked by mylittlemen 1 in Parenting

Under my ribs hurt, probably from stretching (I'm having twins) and my back really is starting to kill me too. Middle back, not lower yet. Heating pad kinda works, can't fit in a bath tub anymore, my tummy isn't covered. Icyhot doesn't work anymore or Bengay. After being up and moving around for more than three hours, I hurt really bad and have to lay down. But it hurts to lay on my back, or either side for longer than 15 minutes. I have to function, at school and work. Any ideas?

2006-09-20 06:10:26 · 8 answers · asked by nabo1981 2 in Pregnancy

The playground is right out of the playschool exit.
The parking lot is far from the entrance, so I can't take one to the car and then go for the other one.
We are not planning to move them to another school.
The playschool is for them to learn to socialize and share, so taking them out is not an option.
Yes, I have tried to make them understand we will go back the day after, but doesn't work!

Any suggestions?
Thanks!

2006-09-20 06:08:35 · 10 answers · asked by Mel 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

My daughter is 3 weeks old and a small bit of blood just came from her nose. She didn't cry and doesn't seem to have any other symptoms. Is she okay?

2006-09-20 06:08:29 · 8 answers · asked by Alana B 5 in Newborn & Baby

I recently got an ultrasound around 20-21 weeks and the lady said she was 90% sure it was a girl but im just not so sure. This is the only shot we got of the genitals and so if you can tell if its a boy or girl, this is the link to my pic:
http://hometown.aol.com/quadcitygrl/ultrasound.html
please feel free to answer...thanks!!

2006-09-20 06:06:54 · 24 answers · asked by clubsandra 3 in Pregnancy

This is the first month that we have been actively trying. I just came off of the pill, but was really dissapointed to get my period this morning. Has anyone been trying for a while with no luck and then tried something new and got pg? Please offer any advice you think might help. We're very excited to become parents. Thanks a bunch!

2006-09-20 06:04:44 · 12 answers · asked by politicalsruh 1 in Trying to Conceive

my mom has never really been a good mom. Me & my older sister dont live at home but we try to get along w/ her so she doesnt take her anger out on my little bro & sister (ages 11&13) Since I've been preg she's been trying to be nice but I dont care cuz all I really want from her is to treat my bro & sis which she doesn't do. She verbally & mentally abuse them, let them live in dirty filth, doesnt feed them, locks herself up in her room & smokes pot. Me & my older sister even have to buy them their school clothes cuz my mom could care less if it's 40 degrees & they dont have a jacket to wear. Well she wants to be in the delivery room & I dont know what to say. Only 2 people are allowed so I have to decide between the father of my baby, my mom (who assumed she was invited) & my sister who has helped me alot through out my pregnancy..what do I do? Keep in mind she's emotionally unstable & finds a way to BLAME everything on her kids :-(

2006-09-20 06:02:11 · 16 answers · asked by Maria 2 in Pregnancy

2006-09-20 05:57:51 · 41 answers · asked by VENU 1 in Newborn & Baby

2006-09-20 05:53:05 · 11 answers · asked by Mel 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

sometimes i feel little flutters and twitching could this be the baby I am almost 13 weeks

2006-09-20 05:52:14 · 11 answers · asked by April P 1 in Pregnancy

when it was supposed to start i took a family dollar pregnancy test (8 days after having sex ) and (4 days after missed period ) and it came back positive...is it even possible to find out just 8 days after having sex...with a urine test.....or i've been pregnant from the previous month.....please answer ...thanks.

2006-09-20 05:51:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

how often do you give a newborn a bath??

2006-09-20 05:49:29 · 24 answers · asked by baby06 1 in Pregnancy

2006-09-20 05:48:36 · 13 answers · asked by xxsugarkutiexx 1 in Pregnancy

And Im so0o0 excited...Im already 21 weeks. I just wanted to know what you guys think of the name: Jazmine Nichole. For some reason it popped into my head & I loved it

2006-09-20 05:48:12 · 20 answers · asked by *Tiny Mommy* 2 in Newborn & Baby

My daughter has got a thick muscus deep inside her nose and is causing diificulty in breathing. I have heard that nose syringe works well but i can't find here in any medical store. I even cannot put my finger or anyother thing inside her nose. Can anybody solve my problem?

2006-09-20 05:45:15 · 10 answers · asked by eternal 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm curious to know if anyone experienced persistent swollen lymph nodes, especially between your legs, in early pregnancy? I had high basal temp and swollen nodes(found out I was pregnant that following week), but when fever went away right node reduced but left node is still slightly swollen. No real pain, but swollen. Heard everything from this being normal, to lymphoma. but curious if anyone had this experience early on in pregnancy.

2006-09-20 05:45:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy