Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 October 2006

Can anyway help me??? how do you know if you have miscarried?

2006-10-06 05:22:38 · 18 answers · asked by bobby 1 in Pregnancy

My husband and I are 21 and 22, we have a 19 month old daughter whom we adore and enjoy very much. We know we want more children, and dont want big gaps in their ages. We want them to be close. But is it wrong to have a 2nd child before we are financially stable? We are torn. To wait til my husband has a more stable job, and my business is doing better so that things are easier financially? We never fight about money or anything, so thats not the issue, we just want to be able to support our kids. But we also worry that waiting may put too big a gap between our first and second child, and then babies #3 and 4, would probably be closer together. Would that isolate our oldest? Or would it be nice to have her be about 4yrs old before having our next child, so she can help out and be gone part of the day for preschool, allowing 1 on1 time with the new baby? My friend says that if we wait til we feel we have enough money, we will never have another child. So advice anyone?

2006-10-06 05:22:25 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My last period was on Sept 13th i was on bc previously since July. I ended up in the hospital on the 17th while on my period and stopped taking the pill since that day. Then my period ended around the 18th-19th, had sex on the 20th and 24th both without protection. (not smart, i know) but i have a regular 28 day cycle and suppose to get my period next wed. I just wanted to know if i could be pregnant or put myself in a greater risk on those days? I wasnt feeling anything except for a little cramping here and there like my period is about to come and other than that nothing really. Please help me!

2006-10-06 05:22:06 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

What would YOU do in the following situation:

You get tickets to your teams game (A playoff game) on a weekday night. You would not get home until after midnight. You are unable to get a last minute babysitter but your children are able to stay at the neighbors house (you are going to the game with the neighbors) with their child and live in nanny. At this point, you are all set with childcare. Would you:

a) let your children skip school the following day because of late night
b) Send your children to school even though you know they will be tired
c) Skipped the game, and have went on with normal routine

2006-10-06 05:21:41 · 4 answers · asked by KathyS 7 in Parenting

I'm pregnant with my second due May 29th but I want to stay fit during this one. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Stupid answers will get reported.

2006-10-06 05:16:03 · 14 answers · asked by ash 2 in Pregnancy

My inlaws work on a ranch, they take my 2 year old (25 mos) on a 4 wheeler w/out a helmet down canal banks and across rocky fields with cows and horses in them. Do you think this is safe? Am I being overly worried, or should I tell them to stop doing this? I appreciate that they babysit, but I'm worried about the safety of my child.
Also, they live about a mile above the ranch and take her from the ranch back to the house in a car without using a car seat. These are public roads. I just found out that they do this frequently. What are your thoughts on this?

2006-10-06 05:15:35 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My son refuses to eat out of a spoon. Everytime I bring the food near him he locks his jaw and he has learned not to fall for my tricks like making him smile to open his mouth so I can feed him. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!

2006-10-06 05:13:39 · 10 answers · asked by honey-eyes 1 in Newborn & Baby

My boyfrined got put in jail for something his boy did. So if he gets convicted he will be in there for up to ten years. Im only 16 and he is 17 about to be 18. WE were thinkling that if I was to have a baby he could stay out a little longer because I think there is a law that says if ur wife or girlfriend is expected u dont go in that long or ur time is shorten. So wat shoul I do. Sacrafice my teenage years to have a baby or just not got through with the plan?????

2006-10-06 05:12:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

shes 3, and knows that a vagina is a vagina...not a hoo ha, a penis is a penis...not a wee wee, and that she has a clitoris. She knows that boys have a penis and girls have a vagina, and she is obsessed with boobies. No the child is not being abused, just naturally curious, and as her mother I would rather her grow up with the proper terminology, and a healthy attitude towards her body, not a shameful one.

shes going to preschool soon, should i give her teachers a heads up, that even though we talk to her about only talking about her parts at home, that sometimes she will talk about them in public?

2006-10-06 05:11:00 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

My husbands daughter lives in MASS with her legal guardians. He has not had any contact with her for a couple years. I contacted them and they allowed our daughter and his first child to meet. After about 6 months they decided that they didn't want his other child to visit with her sister. Should I push the matter through court or wait untill they are adults and let them decide? The baby is 2 and she is 11.

2006-10-06 05:10:58 · 4 answers · asked by erinjl123456 6 in Parenting

My boyfriends 17 year old son disobeyed his mama last weekend. He stayed out with his girlfriend 3 hours past the time he was supposed to. He hasn't been a child that rebels or gets into trouble. He's personality is changing quickly and he's becoming very selfish. Anyway, we've planned to go camping this weekend. Josh (his son) lives 40 miles south of us and his girlfriend lives 35 miles east of him. (She is supposed to go with us) And we camp 45 miles north of where we live. He was going to drive to pick her up and then follow us to the camp site. Because he got in trouble he is not allowed to drive. His mom and I don't think Josh should be allowed to take his girlfriend with us this weekend as punishment. His dad thinks otherwise and we would have to do all that driving for his son that should be punished. I think his dad is worried about Josh ruining the weekend by being miserable. I say if he can't be happy then he doesn't have to do activities with us. What's your opinion? Thanx

2006-10-06 05:07:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I just would like to hear from someone who have experienced this type of thing and i know that every pregnancy is different and im kinda scared this go around.

2006-10-06 05:05:12 · 20 answers · asked by pg#3 3 in Pregnancy

I would prefer a female OB GYN, but any recomendations would be helpful. I just moved to the High Desert so I don't have anybody to ask for recommendation.

2006-10-06 05:00:44 · 2 answers · asked by emmer 2 in Pregnancy

my daughter's second birthday is really close and I'm thinking that the baby toys must go and give give room for new ones, any ideas for toys in general and of course which toy kitchen is better on your opinion for a two year old?

2006-10-06 04:59:34 · 17 answers · asked by Jacquie A 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-10-06 04:58:13 · 9 answers · asked by shad j 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-10-06 04:57:49 · 13 answers · asked by shad j 1 in Pregnancy

I am starting a job nannying for a 16-month old little boy, and I want to go in with some great ideas as to how to engage him in acitivities. So, what are some good games, songs, and activities for this age? I hope to work on his language and his fine motor skills, if that helps to narrow it down.

2006-10-06 04:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by sexy_lil_butterfly 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Is it normal to have bbreasts the are noticably different sizes? Is there a way to change it?

My cuz was wondering cuz she is sort young and not small chested

2006-10-06 04:56:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I an starting a new job and I need to find a 24 hour childcare provider in the College Park or Atlanta area. If you all know someone or can suggest some places to check out please let me know. It is for 2 two-year olds.

2006-10-06 04:56:17 · 5 answers · asked by Mz.CoCo.In.ATL 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

we are having my son's 2nd b-day party next weekend and my brother in law has 4 kids, and for the activity i have planned for the kids i really need to know if they are coming or not. they have a majority of the kids that will be here. see i am buying pumpkins and will have the kids painting pumpkins outside for party favor gifts, instead of those cheap toys in the little bags. so anyway, should i call them to see if they are coming?

2006-10-06 04:56:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

i had my period in sept then i stopped taking my bc, had another period week later.i was on bc for 3 months[it regulated my period which is imbalanced because of thyroid]i have always had sex abt 5 time a week.still no luck getting pregnant. im not sure if i ovulated twice last month cause 2 periods but i had sex all last month anyways.im not sure what day im spose 2start this month either. if im going by the 1st period i had then im 3 days late.i bought a dollar store test today & it was neg :( im not sure if i shud test later on or not. could i be pregnant? i have all the pregnacy/pms symptoms but it cud be my oncoming period. who knows. i do really want a baby. shud i go to the doctor? what can i do to get preg? all answers would be greatly appreciatied.

2006-10-06 04:55:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2006-10-06 04:54:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2006-10-06 04:49:01 · 26 answers · asked by julesivo 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I am due Dec. 8, 2006 and I don't want to bring my son out until he is like a month old but my b/f insists that we bring him out for christmas. Well besides his 2 week shot or other doctors appointments I will bring him out, but I don't really want him out in the cold weather. Am I being to over protective?

2006-10-06 04:48:08 · 29 answers · asked by lovemuffin 2 in Newborn & Baby

I heard someone say that showing early 3-4 months could depend on how much amniotic fluid your baby has, is this true? I have never heard this. If it is true does that mean if you are not showing it could be to low amniotic fluid?

2006-10-06 04:46:35 · 6 answers · asked by momie_2bee 5 in Pregnancy

wakes up and walks into my room and I am to tired to deal with it so i pick her up and place her in bed with us ( YES I KNOW BAD HABIT) but how do I get her to stay in her bed all night. She is 17 months.

2006-10-06 04:45:42 · 9 answers · asked by beachluver1432 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

When did you start to masturbate(age wise)? What is an average age?!?

2006-10-06 04:45:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

It's her third baby, why are people pressuring me, here at work, to buy her something? I dont want to.. She should have enough things already! What do you think? these people will not give up!

2006-10-06 04:44:54 · 13 answers · asked by sshhmmee2000 6 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My husband and I want 4 kids. We have one daughter, 19 months old, so far. The only siblings I have are 4 older step brothers that I never really got close to, and a 8 year younger half brother that I had a hard time getting along with due to the age gap. What advice do you have for a parent as to how to treat siblings? Obviously, be a good parent and such, but as far as the sibling dynamic goes, what is your advice? What do you wish you could say to your parents about how they treat/treated you and your siblings, ie: "im so glad they treated us equally" or "i hated that they always compared us" whatever... Just interested in, when we have more kids, what we can do to help them build a good sibling relationship that will last, so that even when we are gone someday, they still have eachother.

2006-10-06 04:43:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2006-10-06 04:43:12 · 6 answers · asked by Jen n CraigB 2 in Trying to Conceive