Pregnancy & Parenting - 24 October 2006

I went to the hospital yesterday for a blood test and ultra sound, of course they couldnt tell me anything. My doctor still hasnt called me I thought it may be just in my head because I havemt heard anything but through the night I felt my left ovarie thrumbing and to day more that I am on my feet it have pains.

2006-10-24 06:12:05 · 1 answers · asked by jnobles4072000 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Can you get pregnant on the week of the sugar pills if you are having unprotected sex?!?

2006-10-24 06:09:02 · 11 answers · asked by adorethasp 3 in Pregnancy

I would like to get my 5 month old on a bottle, I have tried several times and nothing has worked, I've tried 4 different types of bottles, I've tried pumping my milk and also 2 different kinds of formula, his gramma and his father and I have all tried to get him to take one, but he refuses. He does not want to take it. We've been trying for 2 months now about once a week. I am having surgery in about a month and it would make life so much easier for everyone if someone else would be able to feed him as I am not supposed to be doing any heavy lifting (he is 5 months and weighs 23lbs). Thanks for the help, any advice is welcomed!

2006-10-24 06:08:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

It's been high for a week now and she is 5 month pregnant. The doctor just game her some blood pressure pills to take. But is there anything else we can do to keep it down? It's 140 over 105 *Cringes*

2006-10-24 06:07:45 · 17 answers · asked by A leap in the right direction. 2 in Pregnancy

2006-10-24 06:02:01 · 31 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I'm thinking to get my nephew a birthday present. something which is fun to play with but at the same time is encourages him to be more active. if possible, educational, too. what's your child's favourite toy? if you don't know the name or brand, descriptions will be really helpful, too.
any idea will be appreciated. many thanks!!

2006-10-24 06:00:31 · 9 answers · asked by - surabaya - 2 in Grade-Schooler

I want to buy my son the V-Tech Vsmile for christmas he is 4 is it worth spending the money as it is 50 dollars and with a game 70

2006-10-24 06:00:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Whenever a man gets cold (in any way), his penis shrinks. I know that a lot of women don't know this, and I would like to know why.

2006-10-24 05:58:24 · 23 answers · asked by George 3 in Adolescent

I am pregnant 6 weeks now with my third child. My eldest is 6 and my baby is a year. I pretty much think I'll be good to go swinging this but I have one concern.

I pumped for both my previous kids, and with this one, I want to do the same. I am not interested in directly breastfeeding, so if that is your advice, please, let someone else respond. I am not comfy with that option.

Anyway, I have a Medela Advance, and honestly cleaning it is the worst time consuming thing! Does anyone know a quick way to do it? Or, if it's safe to clean just once at the end of the day? I don't want to be bothered with so much cleaning with a new baby and two kids. I only plan to pump this time for 3 months, and if things go well, I may shoot for longer. If things are too hectic, I will just formula feed with no worries after the first six weeks, I do plan to go that long in any case.

Just hoping to know if anyone knows any shortcuts!!!

2006-10-24 05:55:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

i am 33 weeks along with my third baby and I have noticed bumps on my back. Almost like a rash, they are itchy and hurt. i have had them for 3 days, and they are starting to spread around to my side. Should I be worried, or is this normal, and what could it be. Is it effecting the baby? I see the dr, but not until 3:00pm tomorrow. Help, it is driving me crazy. serious anwsers only!

2006-10-24 05:55:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Is it hard to get in and out? I'm on a birth control now if i change how long will it take for the NuvaRing to be effective? did anyone have a problem with weight gain or mood swings? If it slips out how do you clean it?

2006-10-24 05:54:06 · 4 answers · asked by gypsyfirefly 2 in Pregnancy

I have a six month old daughter - yea! - and I have the feeling I may not have her on the right routine. Any suggestions? Let me give you an example of our day...

7 am - wake up. 1/4 cup cereal 1/2 jar of fruit 4 oz bottle.
9-930 - nap time - 6 oz bottle. she sleeps around 1.5 hours.
11 am - lunch. 1 jar of veggies, 2-4 oz bottle if still hungry.
1-130 nap time - shorter nap - normally an hour. 6 oz bottle.
3 pm - dinner - a chx dinner or something like that.
5 pm - 6 oz bottle
630 - fruit or veggie and then bathtime/cuddle
715 - 6 oz bottle and then bed - she sleeps 12 hours. Very rarely waking up.

Do I have her on the right schedule? Should I be changing something around...I feel like all I do is feed her!! Any advice would be apprecaited. Thanks!

2006-10-24 05:53:35 · 7 answers · asked by *Erin* 2 in Newborn & Baby

I work for a company that employs 40 employees. I know that the law is different with less than 50 employees. Can someone help explain how does State disability work? Thank you.

2006-10-24 05:53:32 · 2 answers · asked by bernadette510 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My husband had been having a 3 month affair with a co-worker. After not talking for a few weeks we reconciled and I told him that I would give him a second chance...Well, two weeks later he cheated on me with the same woman...so I told him it was over and left.

The thing is that I just found out that I am pregnant. I know that God's word teaches against abortion...but I don't know if I want to deal with this man (plus the other woman may be pregnant). A part of me wants to keep the baby but on the other side I do not want all of the drama. I know if I keep the baby he will want to try to work our marriage out...but I know that if I try to work things out with him he will probably get back with that woman again.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What did you choose?

I am appreciative of any advice...I am very confused.

2006-10-24 05:52:43 · 31 answers · asked by Bella 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I'm 32 weeks pregnant and I have a sore throat....not really sure what I can do. Any suggestions?

2006-10-24 05:51:25 · 15 answers · asked by D L 1 in Pregnancy

I'm not trying to be mean or rude. It's just that nearly every single person I know who is gay or has had sexual relations with the same sex was either sexually or severly physically abused by a parent or family friend. Do you think there is a link between the two? If so should we raise an eyebrow when teens pronounce their homosexuality, and look into what might be going on at home?

2006-10-24 05:51:11 · 14 answers · asked by Lesley C 3 in Parenting

if I already went to the bathroom this morning could I still take a preg test this afternoon if I hold it for little while???

2006-10-24 05:50:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

My 1 month old would eat like 10:00 and 10:15 he'll be hungry again. Im scared to overfeed him(is that possible?) I don't want him to get too fat or sick. Should I feed him or jus push a pacifier in his mouth? Please help me as soon as possible.

2006-10-24 05:50:22 · 10 answers · asked by MRS H is always willing to help! 2 in Newborn & Baby

2006-10-24 05:50:05 · 5 answers · asked by puppyluvr1493 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-10-24 05:49:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am curious if it's possible to get pregnant if your body is messed up from being on medications. I have had surgery and x-rays galore over the last 4 months and the last 2 months (sept/oct) I have not had a period (on percicept for pain) and have been told that everything can mess up your body and it can prevent or at least delay menstruation. I was wondering, if this is the case, if it is possible to get pregnant and if it is, how would I go about finding out if I am pregnant if my period doesn't show up again for another month??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-10-24 05:48:36 · 8 answers · asked by rainbowofhope04 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-10-24 05:47:24 · 10 answers · asked by jasmin r 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I have a friend, Who is 9 months pregnant, And has used marijuana off and on throughout her whole pregnancy, I have tried and tried to get her to stop, But she says that she's looked online and has found that nothing 'bad' can happen to the baby from using it, I was wondering, If hospitals do routine drug screens on newborn babies, I'm afraid that they will, And her child will be taken from her, She's a wonderful mother, Other than this fact, Was wondering if maybe anyone had any websites or any personal experience they could share, So that I may pass it along.

And please, Don't say crude, hateful things, They're not needed.

2006-10-24 05:46:38 · 11 answers · asked by jessicaanddanny@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy

In the catholic religion what is the basis for not being a god parent anymore. When my husband and his ex were asked to be god parents they both said yes. So they baptized their god daughter together the father knew they werent married (which i didnt know you had to be) he said as long as they planned on getting married they would be the baby's god parents. If they broke up they werent god parents anymore. My husband doesnt keep in contact anymore with that side of his life because of complications with his ex. Is he still considered or supposed to be considered the god father anymore? He and his ex were never married, but he said he told the father they planned to get married otherwise they wouldnt let them be god parents. Needless to say they never got married. I think they were just trying to scare him into getting married what does everyone else think is he still a god father or not?

2006-10-24 05:44:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

people say that when your baby stops moving more than normal that it is getting ready to come out. Well I have been having pains all day and contractions here and there and my baby has barely moved at all. Normally he is doing rolls and stuff. Is that true about the movement?

2006-10-24 05:44:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2006-10-24 05:43:20 · 4 answers · asked by ♥12-9-08 a prince was born♥ 4 in Trying to Conceive

She doesn't care if she is in a dirty or wet diaper all day and never has. She knows that she should pee in the potty and wants to wear underwear like her friends but won't tell me or her babysitter when she pees/poops. How do I get her to reliably tell me when she needs to go to the bathroom? She'll be 3 in January and I'd really like her to be trained by then. If you put her on the potty, she'll try to go(and sometimes is successful) but she never goes on her own and oftentimes refuses to go. Please help! I'm so sick of pull-ups and diapers.

2006-10-24 05:42:57 · 20 answers · asked by aviellesmom 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

well still no period.. my last period was on sep 25 ive bee having light cramping once and a while then it goes away...last friday I notcied I was bleeding figured it was my period but it stoped that same day and havent had any other bleeding since...we have been trying to concive but kept getting a neg...if I test tommorrow should I get the rght results or would it still be to early???

2006-10-24 05:41:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

my mom leaves to work almost everyday for 12 hours. she doesnt even call unless i call.
and plus, she doesn't even care i dont think.
but dont worry i called her just a while ago and let out a peice of my mind. i really took care of her.
should i have done that?
i mean shes nice and all but she doesnt care about me.
and i just wanted her to know i wasnt really happy about that.

2006-10-24 05:40:54 · 34 answers · asked by I'm a HBIC 1 in Parenting

Yesterday, my 6.5 mos daughter started licking her chin, she looks really funny, but is already starting to get a rash from her saliva.
She's already got her bottom teeth and the top ones are not through the gum yet, but they're about to.
I told my mother-in-law and she told me with my neice (whom she has raised) that the dr said to put carmex on the rash.
I just wanted to share this bit of knowledge with any other new parents and see if ya'll had any other suggestions

2006-10-24 05:38:48 · 5 answers · asked by Laura R 3 in Newborn & Baby