Pregnancy & Parenting - 23 October 2006

What I have so far:
Get the wiggles out:
Take, as needed, breaks of at least 20 min. outside. even if its just a walk to a corner or around the block, mail box

Give them a break:
Turn off tv when nothing worth watching is on or video game when they're getting frustrated (my children sometimes protest this but the next thing i know they're finally playing with their toys) they'll use their imagination to have adveture or make up songs. ahhh...(my favorite)

Have easy snacks ready:
Like fresh fruit, canned fruit, cold cuts, cheese, crackers, pudding, juice Popsicles

Satisfy Hunger for knowledge:
Have a book shelf with childrens books near by for reading breaks

Be close by:
Move computer neer a door or glass door even window. If you have a large home set up a video monitor

Want to help:
Bring mom phone, piece of paper share somthing you come across (need a lot of help with this one)

Them First:
Perhaps some music for mom to moving again

2006-10-23 05:57:11 · 2 answers · asked by MamaJupe 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

If my one year old son already refuses plain milk, then is it okay to flavor it with strawberry syrup?

2006-10-23 05:55:08 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1 in Parenting

My neice is coming over for the day but she may be too old to play with my kids who are 9, 6 and 5 year old boys.

2006-10-23 05:51:20 · 35 answers · asked by cognoscible 2 in Adolescent

2006-10-23 05:48:26 · 28 answers · asked by riswan_effendi 3 in Parenting

2006-10-23 05:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by mary 2 in Newborn & Baby

I was just diagnosed with asthma a few months ago, now it's worse . Was wondering are there any natural solutions to this problem?

People with personal experience Preferred, But Will take advice from others, Thank you.

2006-10-23 05:46:22 · 6 answers · asked by kizzykay86 2 in Pregnancy

2006-10-23 05:43:02 · 6 answers · asked by iaw0312 1 in Trying to Conceive

im on the pill but i forgot to take it for like 3 days but i took them all the third day. me and my boyfriend had sex once in late septemeber then on october 8th about 12 days later i began to bleed so i thought it was my period. the first 2 days it was brown like implantation bleeding then the rest it was regular in color but lighter in flow...i guess it's because im on the pill? i also started to notice headaches and fatigue and me eating more AFTER my "period" went off. could this also be because of the pill? or pregnancy? somebody help me i need some insight

2006-10-23 05:42:32 · 32 answers · asked by keebler 1 in Pregnancy

Is this wrong or am i just being silly. I know nothing about her partner apart from he is called Jon

2006-10-23 05:40:19 · 42 answers · asked by Richard G 1 in Parenting

there must be something out there that you need, but are not able to easily find a solution for...what is that need??

2006-10-23 05:37:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

I am 17 weeks pregnant and I am really showing. I have gained 2 lbs upto now and I am 5'0, weigh about 135. I do not have any cravings, I walk every day and eat very healthy. My sister-in-law said that it can be too much amniotic fluid. But my doctor has said that I am fine. I have the "big" ultrasound next Monday where they measure the baby. My sister-in-law is also due around the same day, but she is heavier...about 180 lbs and is not showing....is anyone else showing at 17 weeks????

2006-10-23 05:37:10 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

After giving birth, and sometimes the doctors take blood, is it normal to have a knot in your arm at the spot where they took the blood? Is it also normal for that to be putting a bruise on your arm and the same place?

2006-10-23 05:36:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

We have birth photos of our first and third but none of our second until after the birth. (She came too quick for anyone else to get there to take them.) I wish I had birth pix of all three and actually, I wish I had allowed a video now too. My birth photos are very special to me and I really do cherish them. The ones of our third (home waterbirth) are very special because we had a photographer friend take them and they are just beautiful.

2006-10-23 05:34:24 · 12 answers · asked by momma2mingbu 7 in Pregnancy

2006-10-23 05:34:20 · 5 answers · asked by Polly 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

My husband and I are trying to concieve our first baby, everytime I get my peiod its like someone stabbed a knife through me.
If you have been in this situation, how did you feel better, what kept your morale up?
I am a really upbeat person, and people are starting to notice my mood changes.
How hard was it? Am I overreacting?

2006-10-23 05:29:30 · 22 answers · asked by mcgag29 2 in Trying to Conceive

I need middle name ideas. for my twim girls that names will be Carly and Carrie. My son's name is Carson Dean so I was Carly and Carrie's so be D too. I was thinking Destiny maybe... what are your ideas?

2006-10-23 05:28:24 · 14 answers · asked by ♥ Ava ♥ 3 in Parenting

I asked a question about epidurals last night and got some good answers but most said it hurts really bad to recieve them...is this true? I wanna go as long as I can without one so it doesnt wear off when I really need it (delivery). so honestly, how bad does it hurt to get one? Thanks in advane.

2006-10-23 05:28:09 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I need some fun baby shower games. Who can give me some good ideas? And has anyone heard of a game where you use food and guess the body part? Ex: a piece of macaroni stands for the babys elbow.

2006-10-23 05:27:16 · 15 answers · asked by sassyfriend16 2 in Pregnancy

A friend of mine just had an 11 lb 12oz little boy. Has anyone had one bigger????

2006-10-23 05:22:20 · 28 answers · asked by ♥mommy of 4♥ 4 in Newborn & Baby

I'm 40 weeks, due Friday, with menstrual like cramping. Last Thursday and the Thursday before that the doctor told me that I was 2-3cm dilated, 80% effaced, and at -2 station. Any chance this baby is coming soon? I have cramping and backaches and can't sleep for more than 60 minute intervals. Help!

2006-10-23 05:21:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am honestly asking the question. I am not saying that ii is wrong in anyway shape or form. I would just like to understand better.

When I was pregnant I made it clear to everyone that I didn't want anyone but my husband and I in the delivery room. I am close with my family and love them all dearly but to me it is such an intimate moment for a family (meaning mother, father, and any other children in the family) to experience. Unfortunately that wasn't the way it ended up happening as my husband was unable to attend. I guess I just don't understand why someone would need more support then just their husband?

2006-10-23 05:20:53 · 39 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Pregnancy

I bled on Friday and some spotting over the weekend, not very much. Friday was enough that would normally fill a light or regular tampon. Since then only a tiny bit. I have an untrasound tomorrow and am scared. I don't seem to have cramps, but they want the ultrasound just in case. Anyone experience this and what was the outcome? I am 10 weeks today.

2006-10-23 05:19:44 · 9 answers · asked by #2 in the oven 6 in Pregnancy

I am my mother’s only daughter of 4 children. I am 24 and the only one she treats like crap.

She tries to fight with me about stupid stuff and then says I am the troublemaker!

She invited me over for my birthday this weekend and told me not to ruin her day with my “bull####”

Then she said I was “just like” my brother who she says argues for no reason and is mentally ill. He is an alcoholic drug addict and I NOTHING like him.

She blamed me for the argument and I ended up telling her I needed to go home because her arguments escalate and she won’t let it go until she wins.

I cried all the way home and my husband believes my mom doesn’t like me because she verbally and emotionally abuses me all of the time.

My counselor says she is bad for my self image and I need to limit my contact as a permanent solution to help me handle her.

She is never going to change, so what do I do?

2006-10-23 05:19:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I’m using my sister’s account since mine is down. Hey, I have a 3 year old ( adopted) son ( since I can’t have any of my own). His name is Carson. I’ve always like Carrie & Carly. I am adopting new born twin girls and I am thinking about naming them Carrie and Carly. Would that be weird? Carly and Carson? And Carrie? So close and all C’s? I do not intend on doing all C names but I do like the name Camryn not sure if I would use it or not. So would that be weird? – Alicia

2006-10-23 05:19:19 · 48 answers · asked by ♥ Ava ♥ 3 in Parenting

my last apt my cervix has softened but not dialated which was last mon. i have cramping like period cramps all day long. then today im goin to the bathroom. i heard that this could mean labour is comming soon jsut wondering.

2006-10-23 05:17:11 · 12 answers · asked by B 2 in Pregnancy

2006-10-23 05:15:06 · 17 answers · asked by cobra tina 1 in Adolescent

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/19/health/webmd/main2108841.shtml

what you think? it's scary...but not sure how it's possible!

2006-10-23 05:12:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

For about 2 years now I have had my period every 90 days on around the 27th. I have never taken the depo shots and was on BC for about 6 months about 4 years ago. I have never heard of a 90 cycle and have been trying to find something on it but their doesnt seem to be any info. My husband and I are trying to conceive so I am trying to get as much info about my cycle as possible. All of the ovulation calenders are for 30 to 60 days. Any help would be wonderful!

2006-10-23 05:11:24 · 4 answers · asked by Nikki 3 in Trying to Conceive

i am 3 months pregnant and i can eat apples but not bannanas? and sometimes i drink a coke here or there but i cant drink dr.pepper or coke? cause i throw it up i only can drink pepsi and sprite? so is my baby ganna be picky when he\she is born?

2006-10-23 05:09:41 · 13 answers · asked by i luv ariana alize! 2 in Pregnancy

2006-10-23 05:09:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy