Pregnancy & Parenting - 25 September 2006

When I had a baby, I swore not to let her suck her thumb because I think it looks bad when I see a 3 year old still sucking his/her thumb. I had given my daughter a "Bippy" (pacifier) and she took it, until now! She has found her thumb and will spit her bippy out and take her thumb. It's cute and all and it could be she is exploring her hands, but I dont want her to get hooked on it! Should I keep taking it out of her mouth or do you think it's a phase and she'll grow out of it with age. (hopfully not till she is 2)

2006-09-25 06:05:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

just found out i am pregnant!!!!

2006-09-25 06:05:33 · 12 answers · asked by Jamie D 4 in Pregnancy

My son is 2 and 1/2 months old and hasn't got a diaper rash yet. But when he 1st came home even know he was going at night 5 to 6 hours without wanting to eat he'd wake up once get a clean diaper and go back to sleep fast. Now he is sleeping 7 1/2 hours to 8 and not waking up. He has no sign of diaper rash. But I've seen kids with diaper rash and I'm tryin everything in my power to make sure he doesn't get diaper rash. Should I be worried about him sleeping that long with no clean diaper???? OR what to do to insure he doens't get diaper rash from sleeping so long??

2006-09-25 06:05:01 · 16 answers · asked by Sondra 3 in Newborn & Baby

2006-09-25 06:04:44 · 109 answers · asked by ? 4 in Newborn & Baby

Hi, I have twin 11-year old daughters and one is a full 12 pounds heavier than the other. Now, she doesn't seem to have any issues with her weight outwardly, but I feel it needs addressing. Having said that, I don't want to introduce a level of self conciousness where none exists, but I am just not sure. She is active and self confident, but has an excessive amount of belly flab that just hangs over the tight little shorts and sticks out of the 1 size too small shirts she wears. I mean it's a real "hanging over the waistband" roll that embarasses me when I see it exposed in public. Is that horrible of me? The only thing I have said is, "do you need me to buy you some clothes that fit?" I'm just confused on what to do, if anything. There's more to the story, but I am running out of available characters. I would welcome some open discussion and/or advice from anybody willing to lend an ear. Thanks!

2006-09-25 06:03:42 · 18 answers · asked by TwinGirlsDad 2 in Parenting

ok here i go..the first day of my last period started on april 8 and ended on april 15...me and my now ex have unprotected sex never used condoms...cause we get regular checked for std's..i had sex with my now boyfriend on may 2....only twice....but we used a condom....so my next period should be on may 6....but it did'nt come...im regular....so i brought a dollar brand test and tested on (may 10) and it came back positive...just (8days after sex on may 2) and 4 days after missed period...i went to the doctor on (june 5) and i had a sonogram done and he said that i was in my 9th week of pregnancy...(i was 8weeks 2days pregnant)....im now 24weeks and 2days pregnant....my due date is january 13 2007....so who's most likely to be the father...i know a guess is not 100% sure ...but it still would be very helpful..thank u...

2006-09-25 06:00:02 · 13 answers · asked by sweetness 1 in Pregnancy

I am only 6 weeks along, and I have actually lost about 8 lbs. Still, everything feels "tight" to me. Is is totally stupid to buy maternity clothes already? My husband says I don't look any different, but why everything feeling tight then?

2006-09-25 05:58:49 · 8 answers · asked by angie_laffin927 4 in Pregnancy

My period is three weeks late and I am sick to my stomach, have mild cramping on my left side, and slightly tender breasts.

I know it seems like a no brainer that I should just take a test. But, I've been trying to conceive for 3 years now. I have very irregular cycles and have an appointment next week with a fertility specialist. We've seen him once but he he's just done testing so far...no meds.

I have taken more negative pregnancy tests then I can count and I get upset and discouraged everytime. Should I put myself through it again when it is probably just PMS again? Help!

2006-09-25 05:56:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

It is always the same when they are around. My husband is always uptight because he has to constantly correct his kids, who talk back and lie to him. Last night my husband and his 16 yr old boy got into a fight because the boy didn't want his father correcting his 14 yr old sister.
The boy calls his Dad an idiot to me. I can't stand to be around cuz they are so direspectful. They treat their mom the same but she doesn't seem to care. I have been with their Dad since they were 8 and 10, and I never thought it would be like this. I don't know what to do.

2006-09-25 05:56:23 · 14 answers · asked by Ellyn 5 in Parenting

My boss told me today that if your babies father puts his ear to your bellybotton the baby will kick at it but only for the daddy not for anyone else. She said it worked with both of her kids! I was wondering if anyone else has tried this?

2006-09-25 05:55:58 · 26 answers · asked by Chacacon 2 in Pregnancy

My 8 yr old boy won't tidy his room. I've tried making a game of it, taking toys/computer games away and bribery. Nothing seems to work, anyone got any ideas???

2006-09-25 05:54:42 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I have had my first baby 5 weeks ago.I started my period about 6 days ago and am wondering how long should it last?Before the baby my lengh was 6 days long with 2 days of heavy bleeding.This one has been heavy since I started.Also I had a c-section.I'm not breatfeeding.

2006-09-25 05:53:56 · 8 answers · asked by babycakes2677 1 in Newborn & Baby

wot r ur 5 best boy and girl

2006-09-25 05:53:07 · 9 answers · asked by Eliza Dolittle 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-09-25 05:52:40 · 10 answers · asked by kristen e 1 in Pregnancy

I knew something was wrong. I just didn't know what. I have the worst time getting up, going to the bathroom and still have trouble holding my food. Being five months along the dr when hearing my symtoms became concerned. When checking for the baby we found what looked to be like a blood clot. Dr placed me on meds and we waited two weeks. Went back on thursday to take another look. I told the Dr that I am still sick and I felt bad. Another sonogram to chk the baby and there was this mass that got larger. Then the Dr confirmed it is a Fibroid tumor. As he rolls over the area where the fibroid is located the sensitivity to my stomach is rather tender and somewhat painful. No more work for me and nothing but bedrest. I am 5 months as of Sunday. What was some of your experiences? Any full term deleveries? What happened to you after delivery with the tumor. I was reallly worried, but a call came from the dr Fri. Test were in from the amnio. Baby is heathy and it's a boy! Tumor still scary!

2006-09-25 05:50:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My daughter and I struggled a bit with breastfeeding when she was first born... I had dry, cracked, and occasionally bleeding nipples. Then the skin got tougher and I got better at breastfeeding. Now it's 8 months later and they've started to crack and bleed again! My daughter doesn't have teeth and she isn't biting me. Has this happened to any other breastfeeding moms? What treatment do you recommend?

2006-09-25 05:42:31 · 9 answers · asked by Karen H 3 in Newborn & Baby

2006-09-25 05:40:07 · 22 answers · asked by k3mpi3 1 in Parenting

I don't, I think someone just started it to make us stop wearing them (I am 13)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelly_bracelet

2006-09-25 05:39:04 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

Ok to start with, I KNOW while your pregnant it is not the time to try to lose weight. and also, let me tell you that I am 26 years old, and I have always been in good shape, and worked out. kept my weight down, and was very thin. Now that I am 5 months pregnant, I have not worked out at all....so I notice that I am getting a little more flabby and such. I have energy, I just dont work out. Not sure why. Anyways....I have gained a total of 6 lbs in the 5 months. I think that is good. I know the weight is coming. but apparently others see that I have put those 5 lbs on in my face or something. I have been told "your getting really hefty..you better stop that eatin" my appetite has not changed....and if its only 5 lbs why would they say that to me? it's not jealousy she is a 65 year old woman!!! my question to you all is? what can I do, to keep the rest of my body in shape during this time? I dont want to work out like I used too...I used to lift and all that.....and I walk each night..

2006-09-25 05:37:35 · 16 answers · asked by MZ02 3 in Pregnancy

For a 2 years old.
okay, I got a friend who puts her daughter in a kindergarten which it has different classes for different age, like 2-3 years old in one class, 3-4 years and so on. it's a classroom methods of teaching. however, another friend of mine who recommends a Montessori which her daughter is studying at the moment. she says it's an American system while all the children are gathered together.

confused me need all of your advice. thanks!

2006-09-25 05:37:29 · 1 answers · asked by #1 Girl -She's Bittersweet- 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

What did you feel during these 3 time frames? Any symptoms you remember? Any you didn't have that you'd thought you would? Any spotting? I know every woman is different.

2006-09-25 05:35:47 · 18 answers · asked by TP 4 in Pregnancy

2006-09-25 05:34:40 · 11 answers · asked by emilyanne 2 in Pregnancy

2006-09-25 05:33:39 · 9 answers · asked by stacysteel 1 in Trying to Conceive

This is like my 5th question ive asked, but its helpful... i was wondering and which ive heard that having a c-section can cause you to have a permanent "pudge" in your stomach because the muscles get sewed together, but with vagainal delivery you do not? anyone know if this is true or not?

2006-09-25 05:31:55 · 11 answers · asked by yahoocraze 3 in Pregnancy

i am 5 weeks pregnant and lately i have had a tight feeling in my stomach, its not hurting, its just uncomfortable. has anyone else experienced this or might know what it could be? I am going to the doctor but still anxious to know! thanks

2006-09-25 05:29:16 · 6 answers · asked by yahoocraze 3 in Pregnancy

Do you count the weeks from your last period down or do you count the 2 weeks the conception occured with the time you missed your period?

2006-09-25 05:20:11 · 6 answers · asked by Angel 2 in Pregnancy

I have heard you can eat certain foods to help the baby that you are carrying to be born with alot of hair which i am hoping for, does anyone know of any? Also i am a vegetarian, is this safe for my baby? thanks

2006-09-25 05:18:50 · 11 answers · asked by yahoocraze 3 in Pregnancy

2006-09-25 05:15:06 · 37 answers · asked by vijayta 1 in Newborn & Baby

OK IM 4 MONTHS PREGNET AND IM 18 AND IM REALLY SCARED TO TELL MY MOM

2006-09-25 05:10:49 · 19 answers · asked by Karolina M 1 in Pregnancy

I go Oct 2 for my first prenatal visit and I should be about 8 weeks pregnant then and I was not sure if he would do an ultrasound just to make sure everything looks ok in there??

2006-09-25 05:05:17 · 22 answers · asked by SHOP GIRL 3 in Pregnancy