Pregnancy & Parenting - 17 October 2006

This question in no way is intended to open up a debate about whether I should be a stay-at-home mom or work outside the home. My kids have flourished in their preschool.
In a 5-week temp assignment, I had to take off 9 times because my kids would get sick with SOMETHING (asthma, cold, throwing up, etc.)
My husband doesn't get sick time yet, and he makes enough in 11 minutes to cover an hour of me working, so he doesn't take off.
When I was little, we had a Mommaw, who picked us up from school when we were sick so my mom could work. Now my mom is the mommaw, and like most 50-year-old women now, she works full-time.
We don't have many friends, and my sister can pick one of my kids up if they happen to get sick on Monday (her one day off). The town I live in doesn't have a "sick kid" daycare.
How do moms, particularly moms of more than one child, manage to hold down full-time jobs in that situation???

2006-10-17 14:35:11 · 20 answers · asked by CrazyChick 7 in Parenting

My son will be 18-months old soon and if I am around, he is like Velcro. If I am not around, I hear he is the most well adjusted toddler ever.

2006-10-17 14:32:35 · 12 answers · asked by dumudiva7 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-10-17 14:31:54 · 40 answers · asked by Emily 3 in Adolescent

for about a month now, i have had very frequent odorless white discharge. what could this be a sign of? is this is thsis a common sign of something all girls have?? someone please help me!

2006-10-17 14:31:08 · 11 answers · asked by sparkals87 1 in Trying to Conceive

She is fine with him in the morning before he goes to work but won't stay with him inthe evening without screaming. She is 2 1/2 months old.

2006-10-17 14:30:12 · 12 answers · asked by Lisa T 1 in Parenting

if you already tested positive for being pregnant, when can you have an abortion? at any time? please inform....

2006-10-17 14:29:00 · 17 answers · asked by chuckleburry 2 in Pregnancy

I wish i could call her.But she cant use the phone anymore!!!Pleez answer to this question!!

2006-10-17 14:27:40 · 28 answers · asked by Manderz<3 1 in Pregnancy

My son who is 10 months has had ezema since about 4-6 weeks old. He had a terrible case of cradle cap. Has anyone else have a bad case of cradle cap and now hows a eczema issue is there a connection?

2006-10-17 14:23:52 · 10 answers · asked by Rodney B 1 in Newborn & Baby

I live in Northern New Jersey, and does the age limit change from place to place? I need actual ages, please

2006-10-17 14:23:12 · 4 answers · asked by steveo 3 in Parenting

My son just turned two in August. He hasnt had a bottle since he was a year. He doesnt have an attachment to anything more than his pacifier. Not a stuffed animal or blanket. Is he too old for a pacifier anymore and if so, what is the best way to take it away? Ive listen to alot of other 2 year olds at daycare and some seem to have alot better speech. I hate to take it away too soon but I dont want his teeth growing funny or him not to speak as well as other kids.

2006-10-17 14:23:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I've been having some pregnancy symptoms.. I took a test, but it's too soon to tell anything yet. I was due for my period yesterday and I thought it was coming, I had cramps and everything but it never came. Now today I have a brownish discharge.. I notice it when I wipe. What does this mean? Could this be another early symptom of pregnancy?

2006-10-17 14:22:48 · 9 answers · asked by Stepherz 3 in Pregnancy

but she cant take care of a baby, she cant take care of herself. i know shes not just saying it to sound like she wanted to save a baby's life cuz she doesn't care. i cant figure out her intentions. why would she say it if she didnt mean it?!!! help?

2006-10-17 14:20:01 · 9 answers · asked by theduke 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

but she cant take care of a baby, she cant take care of herself. i know shes not just saying it to sound like she wanted to save a baby's life cuz she doesn't care. i cant figure out her intentions. why would she say it if she didnt mean it?!!! help?

2006-10-17 14:18:44 · 6 answers · asked by theduke 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

one day I like him, one day I absolutely hate him. One day I think he likes me, one day I just know he doesn't. :(((((((( I'm really sad? How and why do all guys mangage to do the same things to girls every time; Catching us and pulling us into their webs, like a spider would it's prey, paralyzing us so we can't move, or think or breathe without them always in our minds, and then they soin us around in their webs until we're dizzy. Then they just suck the life out of us; make us sad or angry, break our hearts and leave us there to die. Sorry I get all poetic when I'm sad/mad/confused.

2006-10-17 14:18:31 · 6 answers · asked by K 3 in Adolescent

I recently had an abortion on August 30th 2006.(An abortion I had to have due to a medication that presented a significant risk to my little one).Well since then I have had unprotected sex.I usually ovulate around the 14th or so and my period comes around the 28th and last 6 days.Well now I am clueless as to when I ovulate. I took a pregnancy test and it came back very very very faint positive.I feel i tested early but is it possible to have positive results so early----I have had some bleeding earlier in the month.But nothing yet!Please what are your honest thoughts.I would love to have this baby,but dont want to get super excited to have a false positive!

2006-10-17 14:18:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

me and my fiance have been trying to become pregnant for five months now. i have not had my period for about a year and a half, but i am only 19. is it even possible to become pregnant if you do not have your period for that long? i have two signs of pregnancy stomach cramping and increase of appetite. i really want to have a baby...plz help me!!

2006-10-17 14:17:54 · 7 answers · asked by sparkals87 1 in Trying to Conceive

For christmas, I will have a one month old, 2 year old, 4 1/2 year old, and a 6 1/2 year old. People keep on asking me what they need for christmas and I can't come up with anything. They don't really even need clothes, only a few things maybe. They have too many toys as it is (of course they'll get some new toys because it is fun to get new ones). What would you say that your kids need for christmas? Just looking for suggestions- thanks :)

2006-10-17 14:17:33 · 11 answers · asked by kelliemag 3 in Parenting

for some reason my boobs hurt so bad everytime someone hits them. also my butt is sore is from exerciseng or something?
why is this happening???????????!!!!!

2006-10-17 14:14:59 · 14 answers · asked by Pretty in pink 1 in Adolescent

Are darn it and shute bad words for a four year old?

2006-10-17 14:14:38 · 8 answers · asked by kelliemag 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

My 5 month old baby girl, Onica, born May 10, seems to be exceptionally smart. She is sitting up, has said several words, (Hi, MaMa) knows some sign language, (eat, more, mama, dada, dog, grandma, grandpa) and is pulling herself up on her hands and knees to try to get around. She is very sweet, and doesn't cry much. But she is given constant attention, with 4 adults in the home with her at all times, and no other children around. Is she smarter than other babies, or is she spoiled? And she is showing preferences for certain people at certain times, like bed time, nap time, etc. Is this normal?

2006-10-17 14:13:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Tomorrow i have to get a enema for the first time and i'm 15.. I hear it's where they squirt water up your butt but that's all i know. does it hurt a lot? do i have to take off my clothes?

i'm embarassed about it a lot. do i have to stand up or what do i do when they do it? what if i make my cheeks tight together or try to so they cant put it in?

does it make me go to the bathroom the same way or diffferent and longer?

2006-10-17 14:12:44 · 1 answers · asked by Hi 1 in Grade-Schooler

I just got a notice sent home saying that all the 4th graders in my sons school have to enter some type of science experiment in a science fair.They gave us plenty of notice, since the science fair is not until next March, however there are different things that are due as early as next month. I never did a science fair when I was in school, so I have no idea how to come up with an idea for him. I thought that some type of dental experiement would be good, since I am a dental assistant and could help him alot on that type.

Are there any websites that would give me ideas?

2006-10-17 14:12:19 · 13 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5 in Parenting

2006-10-17 14:11:42 · 19 answers · asked by amanda 1 in Adolescent

Ok my period is 4 days late and I had unprotected sex a couple of days before I ovulated.I took a pregnancy test when it was 1 day after my missed period and it showed up negative but everyone around me asking me if I'm pregnant because of the symptoms I'm having and my breast are sore and swollen they are also getting a bit darker and you can see more veins in them.My question is even though the pregnancy test was negative can I still be pregnant? someone told me I can't be because right after my missed period it should be positive if I was.Is this true?

2006-10-17 14:11:06 · 10 answers · asked by lori j 1 in Trying to Conceive

Okay.. well I'm 16 years old I've always been in REALLY good shape and like very active.. lately... I havent really been doing anything since school started . All i do is home work and that's boring and When I'm bored I eat. :s umm i know i definately have gained A LOT of weight since last year.. last year i was 115 and now I'm like 130!! my parents say thats average for a girl my age... and I also am very large in the chest area.. but its not like I'm fat yet i still have the flat stomach just not the way that i want it. my dad wont get me a gym membership bc last time i never used it .. i was young.. but noww.. i would soo use it. I've always had the big hips big butt thing and i've had strech marks on my legs and i dont like it help me stop them from any where else and help to find out ways to lose weight and keep it off

2006-10-17 14:10:01 · 6 answers · asked by babyphatmisssezz 1 in Adolescent

I have a horrible UTI and I'm also pregnant. Can anyone recommend me something so the pain will go away until I see my doctor?

2006-10-17 14:05:35 · 12 answers · asked by Alex24 1 in Pregnancy

IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE A DISCHARGE WHEN UR PREGNANT?IM 5MONTHS.......IM SCARED!!

2006-10-17 14:02:16 · 34 answers · asked by LIL SERIA 2 in Pregnancy

should my daughter be thinking this way

2006-10-17 13:59:16 · 24 answers · asked by jennybebee 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Me and my wife are having sex every day since she stopped taking to pill, but not when she had her period, to try and concieve.
Some stuff that I have read explains that this can lower a mans sperm count.
I know when she is ovulating but I am affraid that if she ovulates to early that we will miss out on the chance of getting her pregnant if we aren't having sex everyday.
So should we be having sex every day to try and concieve a child?.
Would sex every day be a problem to try and get her pregnant anyways?. I am only 25 years old.
We never really had much sex before. But once we found out we wanted to become parents we have been having sex every day and I have ejactulated in her every time. Would not having much sexual intercourse before make my sperm count any higher?.
Really what should I do?. Continue having sex with her every day?, or really just have sex with her every day when I think she is ovulating?.
We really want a baby. What should we do?.
Please give any advice!!

2006-10-17 13:53:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I know it may sound stupid, but my doctor said not to eat seafood at all while pregnant, just fish, because it is usually not cooked well, and it contain bacteria that can harm the baby, but I LOVE seafood, and everybody else said it's ok.
I would appreciate any answers.
Thank you

2006-10-17 13:52:00 · 16 answers · asked by bembem74 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting