Pregnancy & Parenting - 24 October 2006

and can see your belly...how long does it take to start showing? i sure hope im pregnant or im just getting fat. im about 3 weeks late.

2006-10-24 03:03:50 · 18 answers · asked by spooner 3 in Trying to Conceive

my son is 2 months old and i feel like it is time to start a schedual with him. i feed on demand now and want to start feeding on one and sleep on one too. i dont remember how i did this with my other son. that was 9 years ago. please help. serious answers only. thank you.

a very tired mommy

2006-10-24 03:00:25 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Newborn & Baby

i carnt afford a pregnancy test till friday,do u thinck it is woth getting one or a waste of time, i dont wana get my hopes up:)

2006-10-24 02:54:22 · 20 answers · asked by sam 1 in Trying to Conceive

they were the original creations, weren't they? if we are to believe, neither was born normally. we have belly buttons because it is the scar left when the umbilical cord that attached us to our mothers was cut.

2006-10-24 02:49:16 · 21 answers · asked by budi 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I dont actually throw up, but I am sick to my stomach all day long, it is so bad that I can stand to even think of food. Yesterday all I ate was a bowel of honey bunches of oats. That is it. Anyone have any ideas how to make myself eat, or ease my nausea? Thanks!

2006-10-24 02:48:25 · 21 answers · asked by wondering 2 in Pregnancy

I have not yet missed my period but I have had the following symptoms since ovulation:
Headaches
A bit of discharge
Cramps
Dizziness
Emotional

2006-10-24 02:48:18 · 12 answers · asked by dawn_naki 1 in Pregnancy

Now, everyone knows what I am talking about here...... I go to Wal- Mart, and in the same isle that I am in there is a kid throwing a temper tantrum. The child is screaming, cring, and kicking his mother, but she seems to be ignoring him. Why do parents these days do this?

If people don't disapline their child, it's only going to get worst right? People think it is a sin to spank a child, or to correct them, but why? I got spanked when I was a kid, and I turned out fine. I helped raise my niece and nephew and they got punished when they did something wrong and they new there was going to be consequinces for their wrong actions, especially when we were out in public, so why does society accept a child ruling over their parent instead of a parent taking action like they should?!?!?!?!

2006-10-24 02:48:03 · 20 answers · asked by Jenna 4 in Parenting

2006-10-24 02:45:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Is morning urine the only one for pregnancy test or can it be mid day? I want to test but I won't be able to until noon. any answers?

2006-10-24 02:35:57 · 10 answers · asked by cbewley2004 1 in Trying to Conceive

October it was the 1st so for November it should start sometime between now and the 1st of November. Does that make sense?

2006-10-24 02:34:55 · 6 answers · asked by Shayna B 2 in Trying to Conceive

My husband and I were given certificates for 90 minute swedish massages for our wedding and I had read that massage may not be healthy for pregnant women, but i wondered if that was further on in your pregnancy or not. I am about one month.

2006-10-24 02:33:22 · 10 answers · asked by leahpar77 2 in Pregnancy

I am 27 weeks now and i am going out for a meal on 22nd december as a leaving party with work but i dont know what to wear any one know any good websites with maternity wear.

Also its my 21st in 2 n 1/2 week n i dont know what to do for it bein pregnant restricts your options so any ideas of what to do?

2006-10-24 02:31:54 · 7 answers · asked by fernleaof 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Can they be painful? Are they dangerous/harmful to the baby? When should you be concerned?

2006-10-24 02:28:56 · 13 answers · asked by momie_2bee 5 in Pregnancy

I am 18 weeks with my first child at the age of 36. At a recent check up my blood pressure was high. ( I have had some problems with it going up and down in the past but not in the last 4 years). I am worried that it might be the beginning of pre-eclampsia although I have none of the other signs of it e.g no blood in my urine or swelling. I've been advised to have it checked again at my doctor who may prescribe some medication to lower it. The last time he prescribed a beta blocker which an Australian doctor friend told me was 10 years out of date. How can I be sure I am being prescribed the best medication for me and the baby? Has anyone else had experience of high blood pressure during preganacy? Any advice other than watching out for the signs of pre-eclampsia?

( I am of course getting advise from the midwives but find it useful to have input from other women who have been in similar situations).

2006-10-24 02:24:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2006-10-24 02:24:12 · 7 answers · asked by Jatdeconfiance 1 in Trying to Conceive

i started my period on the 3rd of october i have a 30 day cycle so i would have ovulated day 16-19. me and my fiancee are trying for a baby we had sex on the 16th and the 18th. I have really sore breasts at the moment and ive got some tummy cramping could i be pregnant...? my period isant due till the 1st november

2006-10-24 02:23:24 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I haven't been to my first appt yet but I was just curious as to how long I had to wait on finding out my Due Date :)

2006-10-24 02:18:04 · 32 answers · asked by VLUP2OS 3 in Pregnancy

Last night our pet budgie died suddenly, and we have had to try and explain to our 2 1/2 year old what has happened. We're not religious, so we don't believe in a heaven or a god, and it's difficult trying to get her to understand what death is and that it hasn't actually gone anywhere, but that it won't be coming back either.

Can anyone tell me how you've dealt with similar situations, or what you would say in the same situation?

2006-10-24 02:15:05 · 34 answers · asked by plainoldnanny 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

My friend has a 1 month old boy which she breast feeds she is trying to get him on to the bottle but having great difficulty. She is using her expressed milk so its not the milk thats the problem. She has tried 4 different bottle types with different teats sizes etc but no luck. Have you got any advise I can pass on to her or any types of bottles you have found worked well for you little one?

Thanks.

2006-10-24 02:13:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-10-24 02:10:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2006-10-24 02:05:17 · 8 answers · asked by msellie 3 in Trying to Conceive

2006-10-24 02:02:56 · 7 answers · asked by cindy 1 in Pregnancy

and are you having a boy or girl?

2006-10-24 01:55:23 · 12 answers · asked by Melissa M 1 in Pregnancy

2006-10-24 01:55:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm temporarily living in a small apartment ( 580 sq feet) with my 1 and 4 year old active sons.. It's getting really cold outside so I can't take them out all the time anymore and they're rebelling against being in a small space ( we had to move out of our house while it gets fixed and it was much bigger ).. what can I do to keep them from feeling like wild animals in a cage?

2006-10-24 01:54:40 · 8 answers · asked by Imani 5 in Parenting

Besides sports....what are some things I could get my 5 year old into to build his confidence. He is not confident at school and won't raise his hand to answer questions. Plus, he is now playing by himself and not interacting with the other kids.

Or, what are some things that I could do at home to help him.

2006-10-24 01:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

My baby is almost 8 months old and won't lay down to go to sleep in his cot anymore. He used to do it every nap, but now he has learnt to sit up on his own and can stand up using his cot bars he has no interest in sleeping. I try laying him down and patting him but he is constantly fighting me. I try to do it for as long as possible before I lift him out and cuddle him to sleep. The last time I was patting him for over 20 minutes and he just screamed! He is teething at the moment so I am hoping that this just a temporary thing, but does anyone have any good tips before I go insane!!!!!

2006-10-24 01:49:01 · 26 answers · asked by chelle0980 6 in Newborn & Baby

My sons aged 3 and 6 are due to have flu jabs next week ( They do need them as they are both asthmatic and prone to chest infections). Should I warn them in advance or just take them to the nurse without telling them ? Thanks in advance for your opinion.

2006-10-24 01:48:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My husband and I sat down tonight and came up with a list of middle names to go with Emily. He asked if I'd post it on here and see which name got the most votes! LOL So, Which one do you like the best?? Please only choose one! hehe

Emily Paige McDonald
Emily Grace McDonald
Emily Ann McDonald
Emily Frances McDonald
Emily Nicole McDonald

I won't tell which one is my favorite (although I bet you all know...hehe) and which one is his favorite. I'll tell later though. hehe

thanks

2006-10-24 01:47:18 · 45 answers · asked by rainbowbright 2 in Pregnancy

my 2 year old is a bully!! she lashes out at other children for no reason and also hits out at myself and her father if she doesnt get her own way. she has also resorted to tantrums whenever we are out and about. we've tried the naughty chair, sending her to her room and ignoring her behavour. i have found myself smacking her now and i hate myself for this as it just makes me depressed and guilty. she is a very bright child and quick for her age, most people think she acts like a 3 or 4 year old. im due another baby in may next year and hope to resolve this before then. i have an 8 year old and an 18 year old also and didnt have these problems with them.

2006-10-24 01:46:08 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler