Pregnancy & Parenting - 2 October 2006

I don't agree with smacking children, I think it teaches them to hit people when they don't get their own way.
What do you think?

2006-10-02 08:56:02 · 70 answers · asked by Kirk_84 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My son has to dress up on friday for school as a character from a children's book. The thing is, I don't want to spend £20 on an outfit he'll only wear for one day, I haven't got much time and nor do I have a sewing machine! I'm totally stuck for ideas. Can you suggest anything? Thanks in advance :o)

2006-10-02 08:54:17 · 20 answers · asked by doodlenatty 4 in Grade-Schooler

any side affects that you know of?

2006-10-02 08:53:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

This is hypothetical.

You just found out your sixteen year old son/daughter was neglecting to do her school work and is currently failing her math class. You ask the teacher if the work that she didn’t do could be made up for partial credit and if he/she could redo the work. The teacher says he/she doesn’t give out partial credit. You make your son/daughter redo all the work and take all the tests over again that he/she missed even though he/she can’t turn them in for any credit. Does this seem like a fair punishment to you? If not, what how would you punish your child?

2006-10-02 08:51:52 · 49 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Parenting

I took my last pill on Saturday (ortho-cyclen)...so I'm wondering will I have a longer period if I don't take the pill on Sunday like I have for the past 10 years? If so, how long will it last? A month? Few days? Just curious what the average is since I know everyone's bodies are different. Thanks ladies!

2006-10-02 08:50:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Carrie is the only one I know

2006-10-02 08:49:03 · 17 answers · asked by Realist 1 in Newborn & Baby

I had a miscarraige on Sept. 19. We decided to try again and did it UP Friday night (sept29), like oh around midnight or so, then decided that we wanted to wait (changed our minds) My cycle has been 26 days before, but it's not consistant, sometimes it's been 30. When we did it I was dry. Yesterday I was wetter, and today I had like this gush of fluid. (I get it every month. It's not semen.) Did I ovulate today? tests are expensive and i haven't taken my temperature. Yes I know to take a HPT once I miss my period, but I don't know when to expect my period either. Can I get a few opinions?
I've heard that you're more fertile RIGHT after a miscarraige, and I know how long everythings supposed to live and that you ovulate 14 days before your period.

2006-10-02 08:48:17 · 2 answers · asked by janiewq 2 in Pregnancy

Hi, I have a great boyfriend, and already one 3 yr old son whom I brought up on my own so far. I just got pregnant and my boyfriend doesn't want me to keep it. I think it will be hard whatever we do, as we are only together 6 months so far, but now we have conceived I feel unable to take its life. he says he can't go through with it, and I already went thru with a pregnancy without any help from the father so know I can't cope if he resents me/leaves us. (I do believe a child is better with two parents, mainly because I get stressed etc then you can take turns and the kid knows someone is always 'ok' and there for them) Do I hope he comes round to the idea of a baby, or do I just have an abortion, and then probably feel so depressed I won't be able to stay with this man? I feel like I'm being put in an impossible position. BTW I'm 33, he's 40 and already had 2 kids years ago. I feel like I'm in a bad dream. I was so happy till he came over and started telling me what I have to do.

2006-10-02 08:45:17 · 41 answers · asked by Susier 1 in Pregnancy

my mothere use to tell me that my cousine eye see me wrongly after that my mom starts to speak freely to him after a while she starts to speak very close to him today and i found it as i left my house when my cousine and my mom alone when return home i saw them having sex i got realy depressed to day plz tell me what shall i do?????????????? this is true

i think this occured as i know well that my father and mother dont have sex relation as due to my father had poor health

2006-10-02 08:44:54 · 5 answers · asked by aeroatlantica 1 in Parenting

I have tried tach my son to pee in toilet he is 3 nearing 4 still no luck what could be wrong whats a good proven method

2006-10-02 08:43:26 · 11 answers · asked by ASU 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

First Question

I was taking birh control pills, and when i got done with one pack i found an old one i had that i had taken 5 pills of already but i figured they would be fine to take. if i had unprotected sex while i was taking the 2nd pack could i get preg?

2nd Question

Me and my b/f had sex everyday for alittle over a week. Durning that time i would wake up every hr it seemed to pee and when i would i would feel alot of pressure and pain. I also had spotting for about 4 days maybe, tender breasts, nausa, and light headed. But then the next week everything seemed to settle down. Now all I have been doing is eating and sleeping like crazy! What are your options? Thanks everyone!

2006-10-02 08:38:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2006-10-02 08:38:39 · 3 answers · asked by the big man 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Found out I was pregnant on July 19. Had miscarriage on July 26. Had sex with another man (not my husband) on July 31-August 5. Husband and I were separated. Husband and I got back together and moved to California on August 6 and started having sex again on August 13. Got my regular period after my miscarriage on August 24 and now I recently found out that I am pregnant. My husband is unsure whether this baby could be his but I'm pretty sure that it is. What do you think? Do you think that it could be the other man's even though I had just had a miscarriage and got my period right after we moved to California? Also I did that pregnany calculator online and it says that according to my period I was about 5 weeks and that I concieved on Sept. 8. How accurate could that be?

2006-10-02 08:32:56 · 29 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5 in Pregnancy

Everyone in the family tells me that my baby need a bit of space for her and that I need some time for my self too. They suggest for me to take her to a nursery couple of times a week so she can practice her social skills with other kids

2006-10-02 08:31:44 · 17 answers · asked by xihuitl 2 in Newborn & Baby

wanting to see his Daddy. Our son is only four and we are in a happy and loving environment now. In a nutshell, this man is very controlling and abusive and in and out of drugs(then he's REALLY psycho!) I feel so torn. I want my son to know his dad but not if it will cause more harm than good. Help! Has anyone been there done that?

2006-10-02 08:29:40 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

what is the name of the song in legally blond2 when she is going to washington dc and shes in the blue car.

ps i picked this catergory bc i always do lol

2006-10-02 08:28:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I'm happpily married, with no children. I've noticed that american girls have their kids when they're in their 20's... Where I was raised is normal to wait longer. My husband (american) says that he wants to wait 2 more years or so, but I've thought at least 5 would be OK. He loves kids... his eyes shine when he sees one. We're both 27. How long should we wait?

2006-10-02 08:27:12 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

She was only pregnant like 27 times or something, but every time she had twins, triplets, or quadruplets. Isn't that crazy?

2006-10-02 08:27:11 · 16 answers · asked by NoDoubt 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

What highchair would you recommend? Price doesn't matter. What I'm really interested in is easy to use, easy to clean and cute.

2006-10-02 08:26:44 · 13 answers · asked by Lisa 4 in Newborn & Baby

2006-10-02 08:25:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Last period arrived on the expected day, however, much lighter then usual. (Sept. 11/06) Neg. blood tests on Sept. 13th & 20th. Last neg. hpt Sept. 28/06. (On the pill, never miss). At this point, if pregnant, I would be 7 weeks. I've been told by my Dr. to continue taking the pill. However, I'm concerned that I am pregnant. (Increased breast size, slight nausea every now and then, weight gaining (4 lbs)). But at the same time if not, I don't want to risk actually being. Thoughts?

2006-10-02 08:25:05 · 9 answers · asked by KMAB 3 in Pregnancy

Hello everyone, my husband and I are trying to have a baby, and this was our 2nd month of trying, I get to take a test on Saturday to see if we concieved... but I don't feel pregnant.... I don't have any symptoms except very mild cramping and that could be due to my period coming next week (possibly, hopefully not) I was just wondering how long did it takes some other women to get pregnant, and if they had immediate symptoms or not.... I want this to be a surprise for my family and friends so we haven't told anyone we are trying so I don't have anyone to talk to, and I just wanted some stories to relate to.... I thank you so much for your time!!!!

2006-10-02 08:23:44 · 12 answers · asked by Kara K 2 in Pregnancy

if you have twins do you like the name bella for a girl and brian for a boyy

2006-10-02 08:21:51 · 15 answers · asked by ☮☆♡ 3 in Newborn & Baby

I am new to homeschooling my son, and I am involved with some local homeschooling groups. But, I am having some troubles with ideas on how to keep a schedule for my son and what to do with him during the day sometimes.

Do you think it is better to have a planned and scheduled cirriculum, just keep his days busy with stuff - crafts, reading, projects - and ditch a play by play schedule, or do you have any other more ecclectic ideas?

2006-10-02 08:19:53 · 8 answers · asked by Willalee 5 in Grade-Schooler

during your pregnancy(to all those that are or were pregnant) this is a weird question but has your anus ever itched badly without having hemmorrhoids? And what other body parts itched terribly?

Please give real answers cause this is a real serious question

2006-10-02 08:18:56 · 15 answers · asked by S 1 in Pregnancy

for kids? Is Eleven too old?

2006-10-02 08:17:33 · 19 answers · asked by Willow 5 in Parenting

Any one have any creative ideas? she is way past the character/princess stage..

2006-10-02 08:16:39 · 8 answers · asked by Willow 5 in Parenting

Hi my name is Nikki, and I am 18 weeks and 2 days pregnant. This is my first baby, due March3rd. I first felt the baby move about a week and a half ago. Well these last pass three days, i have really felt the baby move a lot. I will feel it about 3 to 4 times a day, and when I feel it, it is anywhere from 2 to 10 times in that period. I really think it is my baby, because I have not ever felt anything like it. Is there anyone else out there that is not that far, and can feel there baby good.

2006-10-02 08:11:03 · 13 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Pregnancy

My 10 year old is being physically assaulted by another boy in his class. He's come home bruised on several occasions, and last week was kicked badly between the legs. Today he was hit with a broom handle and kicked all the way through lunch.

I have spoken to his teacher countless times, who claims to be sympathetic etc etc, but absolutely nothing seems to be done.

What are my legal rights here? I am on the verge of confronting the head and threatening to take my child out of school.

What proceedure do you think I should follow? Also, as the children are over 10 (the legal age of responsibility) can I contact the police. Maybe that seems like over-reacting, but I am furious and my little boy is really suffering.

Any advice appreciated.

2006-10-02 08:09:56 · 32 answers · asked by Hello Dave 6 in Parenting

I am 7 months pregnant and I want to get a perm. My hair is horrible and will not style in any way. Is it safe for my baby if I put chemicals in my hair?

2006-10-02 08:08:32 · 7 answers · asked by pookie 1 in Pregnancy