Pregnancy & Parenting - 24 September 2006

I posted earlier that I am 35 weeks pregnant, and just had some questions. I am having some pains at the bottom of my belly (where the ovaries are and down more) Its actually starting to get worse, I know about braxton Hicks and I have had plenty of them and this is diff. As I said I am going to the doc. tomorrow but was wondering if I should be concerned because its getting stronger. Also, I was wondering can you leak without loosing your mucus plug yet? or do you have to lose that before anything can happen? Sorry Im a first time mom and never experienced these things before. I have had to go to the hospital 3 times so far and have med. to stop my contractions. However last checkup 2 weeks ago they said that I was still closed, high, and thick. So any advice on the achiness or anyone experienced this. Thanks for all your help!

2006-09-24 18:35:49 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-09-24 18:35:18 · 12 answers · asked by Rebecca 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My husband is a fair complected caucasian man, with red hair and freckles. I on the other hand, am mixed, half hispanic, half caucasian, with dark brown hair. I was also born with red hair, which then turned to blonde, and eventually turned to brown. I think it would be really neat to have a redhead being the fact that I am pregnant now, and I am just wondering what the chances are of having a redhead.

2006-09-24 18:34:54 · 13 answers · asked by the_sweetest_iris 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Because I heard that a law has just past saying that it isn't aloud anymore.

2006-09-24 18:33:02 · 11 answers · asked by Rebecca 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Looking for suggestions for girl names. We don't like names that are misspelled or trendy. We don't want it to be too boring because we have a common last name, but not too "out there" either. Thanks!!

2006-09-24 18:27:42 · 40 answers · asked by NJ 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

my friend has had unprotected sex over the past week and a bit, preiod about 2 weeks ago, and is having period pain, nausia, sore breasts, and a butterfly feeling near her belly? is there a possibility that she could be pregnant? what do you think? and how should i tell her the news?

2006-09-24 18:27:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My husband and I want to adopt and have been to two orphanages and contacted a few adoption agencies. We have only received referals for older children, we even met an adorable 5 year old boy in the orphanage and just fell in love with him right away.
Since there are so many things to consider while adopting an older child, we are still very confused but would like to start a family as soon as possible.
We have thought about fostering the boy we met or another child for a while to see how compatible we are as a family and to test out the situation and see if this is what we really want and if this is what we really need in our lives right now.
Is this possible?
If so, what would I have to do? Whom should I contact?

Do you think being a foster parent is a good idea?

2006-09-24 18:26:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I'm in labor right now but I don't wanna go to the hospital until my water breaks! I'm having extremely strong contractions 4 -5 minutes apart and they are horrible! What can help me get my water to break? Also, can I tell if I am dilated? Like is there a way for me to check how much I have dilated?

2006-09-24 18:23:47 · 24 answers · asked by xxxxxxlinziexxxxxx 2 in Pregnancy

Ok so I went for a second ultrasound on Thursday Doctor says I am to big and wanted to make sure baby is ok so then the ultrasound tech scares me half to death with the look on her face and I ask her whats wrong you know is something wrong? She says I think you have more than one baby I said what husbands out in the field right now( Hes a marine) So Im alone so Im told to wait and another tech comes in and she says congrats Mommy you wanna know the sex of your babies I was like babies no its only one a boy and she said well actually its a boy and a girl Im still shocked so How do I break the news to Husband?since we were only expecting one a boy and now we have a boy and a girl I feel blessed but scared I am so scared because I am due in Dec.

2006-09-24 18:21:46 · 12 answers · asked by CaliMa 3 in Pregnancy

Ok I just my second son last week and my 2 year old is really not feeling me nor the baby. I try to tell him this is your baby and you gotta protect him and all that good stuff... But he is just like "NO Do want it" that's what he says.. What in the world can I do to help him get use to the new baby and he has to share mommy now?

2006-09-24 18:18:07 · 15 answers · asked by msp2k6 1 in Parenting

What's the reasoning behind it?

2006-09-24 18:17:32 · 27 answers · asked by Veronica B 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Our first born was a natural delivery, but due to complications we are facing the prospect of a caesarian this time around. How did you feel about each delivery from a pain/recovery/hospital stay and general experience ?? Which form of delivery did you prefer??

2006-09-24 18:10:12 · 11 answers · asked by psycgirl25 4 in Pregnancy

My hubby works out of town. He is gone anywhere from a few days up to 2 weeks, sometimes..but not often more. When he leaves his oldest daughter from a previous marriage goes back to her mothers house untill he returns. A few times he has asked me to watch her for a few days more while he is gone and I have said no, she can go to her mother's. I say this because I treasure the time alone with my child and use the time he is gone to relax. If her Mother was incapable of watching her or was out of town then it would be a different story..but she isnt. When he is home and she is here I find myself constantly picking up after them and in general keeping house. So when he leaves it is my break to slough everything off ( except work ) and spend time with my child.
He has gotten offended the past few times that I have said no I will not watch her. Am I in the wrong for saying no to watching her for a few says while her mother has nothing more to do than go to work and come home?

2006-09-24 18:08:59 · 20 answers · asked by timberleigh 4 in Parenting

My milk came in today and I am bottle feeding. I feel huge how do you get it to go down quickly.. I tried the frozen veggie thing already!

2006-09-24 18:07:29 · 14 answers · asked by ashez 4 in Newborn & Baby

2006-09-24 18:07:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Why is it that he cant keep the milk down when he's drinking from the bottle, but when he feeding from me there's no problem?

2006-09-24 18:06:18 · 8 answers · asked by msp2k6 1 in Newborn & Baby

Does having a first child truely, honestly prepare you for a second child in regards to the actual childbirth? I mean, I understand that after having the first, you would have the experience to reflect upon, but I can't imagine one would ever truely be prepared for what must be one of the most painful experiences a human can have, not to mention decide to put oneselt through. So there you have it...I really do want to understand if there is an ability to be truely prepared for the second.

Thanks!

2006-09-24 18:03:26 · 20 answers · asked by Lord Cif 2 in Pregnancy

Im 20y.o. and 34 weeks pregnant. The babys dad isnt around at the moment and says he doesnt want to be. but then he will ask his family about me and how the baby is. Im scared that hes going to try and take the baby from me when the baby is finally born. Im scared that he will get him or even visitations...his wife(didnt know he was married till after the baby) cant even have her own kids I dont know what she would do to mine! I need some advise or something...I dont know what to do! Help!

2006-09-24 17:59:17 · 15 answers · asked by MUFASAS MOMMA 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Hello, everyone. I am a nanny for twin baby boys. They are almost eight months old and can sit up unassisted for roughly an hour and stand with help for 15 or so minutes. However, when they lay on their stomachs they can come up to the position of crawling, but they don't go anywhere. They can scoot backwards and roll around indefinitely. How can I help them begin to crawl? Thank you!

2006-09-24 17:52:36 · 23 answers · asked by Nanny G 2 in Newborn & Baby

Shes 1 1/2 now. I wouldnt want to switch her to a normal bed quite yet. I'm afraid she would wake up in the middle of the night and be around the house or something. About what age is good? How did your child handle it?

2006-09-24 17:52:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Since trying more than one year.

2006-09-24 17:49:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

when he has our son for the day he had hes pram the Problem is he LETS THE CAT sleep in there AND I HAVE TOLD HIM ABOUT 5 TIMES I DONT WANT THE CAT IN There even if they cover it with a blanket but He STILL doesnt get it that doesnt matter if its covered or NOT I DONT WANT IT IN THERE the cats have also peed on the wheels?

what do I do THE whole house is Not very clean? Animal hair ect

2006-09-24 17:48:04 · 13 answers · asked by rach m 2 in Newborn & Baby

My last menstrual was in 5-06 and i never been preg tried for 18 yrs but my dr's say i am pre menapause i am 38 been married 18yrs we tried to but never was able too, last month i had a 2 day menstrual which that was it , one dr said i may be pregnant i did take a pt test overcounter last month but was neg. i was just seeing if anyone else may know,

2006-09-24 17:42:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

after a july miscairage i had a normal period in august now in september i am 15 days late, is this normal

2006-09-24 17:41:52 · 6 answers · asked by jason 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I have a friend who was operated with ovary... she had mioma, can she get pregnant when she marries? at what period of time if ever she can have?

2006-09-24 17:40:41 · 4 answers · asked by danieldenzel2 3 in Pregnancy

2006-09-24 17:36:29 · 9 answers · asked by thao_ng2 1 in Pregnancy

my friend is the bitchest girl on earth
so yea basically she thinks she is sooo seksi cuz she took my boyfriend and now rubs it in my face
she is always like well im mad cuz you guys need to talk
and the only reason we dont talk is because her big mouth told him $hit about me tryin to use him wen i really loved him
thats the thing though
the only reason i broke up with all my boyfriends was because of her
what do i do?

2006-09-24 17:34:23 · 8 answers · asked by Tammi =] 2 in Adolescent

My period started on or about 9/7. I had sex on the 14th. What are my chances? Is it too soon for a pregnancy test?

2006-09-24 17:33:30 · 7 answers · asked by charlies_angel 2 in Pregnancy

what do u think if someone is 15 and in school and gets prego.. should she stay in school and leave the baby at a babysitters or should she quit school??! what would u do.. and her family is very willing to help

2006-09-24 17:32:24 · 9 answers · asked by lilmissthang025 2 in Pregnancy

should i explain to him what it is or should i just hide it and bring it up later in his life when it is more appropriate?

2006-09-24 17:31:43 · 12 answers · asked by Jeff D 1 in Parenting