Pregnancy & Parenting - 27 October 2006

i've alway talk, sing, hum and everything else to her. but i would like to play a few simple games with her. i got her a play 3-1thing but she isn't into it at all. she would much rather perfer the tv or fan or anything else. so i put it back in the box until she gets a little older. Help! i don't want my baby to be bored with me talking, singing, etc. to her. she deserves more!

2006-10-27 03:08:49 · 10 answers · asked by youngmama 1 in Newborn & Baby

Personally, I feel sex is for married couples, but I know that is just my opinion. At the very least, sex should be between adults in a commited relationship. It saddens me to see how many 13 and 14 year olds are out there having sex - and end up getting pregnant. Just wondering what you're going to be telling your kids. Thanks!

2006-10-27 03:07:49 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

ok i went to doc apt yesterday. she suggested i got get a stress test cuz of some contractions and some pain in tummy i have been having. so i go down there and have to get a shot to stop my contractions. eventually they came back and they sent me home and told me to take it easy and all anyways all night i have been very itchy my neck, chest ankles hands, legs back everywhere! should i be worried?

2006-10-27 03:06:41 · 13 answers · asked by B 2 in Pregnancy

I have a 7 year old daughter and a 8 year old step-daughter, so I have not done this pregnancy thing for along time. I am currently 17 weeks preg. with a boy =) I started feeling the butterfly movements at 15 wks. and now I feel the baby kicking. Well at the U/S eveything measured a wk later (18 wks). The doc says I am only 17 wks, but there has been a problem figuring the duedate, I am due Mar. 27- April 27. They are going with April 1st as the due date, so I am wondering if everything is going right for only being 17 weeks, is it normal to feel baby kicking at 17 weeks? Any help would be greatful and thankful. It has been along time and I can not remember my pregnancy 7 years ago.

2006-10-27 03:03:39 · 6 answers · asked by Jessimommyof2 2 in Pregnancy

I am 9 1/2 weeks pregnant. I had an ultrasound at my first doctors appointment to confirm pregnancy which I measured 6 weeks and 5 days, they said I will not have another one until 18-22 weeks. I am very nervous and would like to have another one at around 12 weeks even if I have to pay for it myself. I even have cysts on my ovaries and they said not to worry about them that we will check them at the 18 week visit. How normal is this?

2006-10-27 03:02:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My sister is 3 mos pregnant. First time. She is 35. Was told yesterday by a nurse in her ob/gyn's office that “her hormones were low on the serum test meaning her baby will be retarded.”

She is, of course, hysterical. Nurse had nothing more to tell her except that she can see the doctor this Tuesday. She is climbing the walls and I told her about this resource and that I would ask about this here.

Does anyone know about this? Has anyone had any experience of this during pregnancy? We just checked a Web site that said women hear this all the time, that it is very common and “usually” results in nothing. Is that true?

Thank you!

2006-10-27 03:01:18 · 6 answers · asked by Florida w/ Questions 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-10-27 02:59:25 · 12 answers · asked by onslo 1 in Pregnancy

2006-10-27 02:58:57 · 24 answers · asked by stella 1 in Trying to Conceive

I have had 2 prior babies and this is so odd to me but when I mention it tot he doctors I am not given a direct answer it is as if I didnt ask. I am concerned and wondering if this could mean anything The movement I do feel is STRICTLY in my lower abdomen and as I said I am now 28 weeks and this is exactly the way I have always felt the movement thus far. Is this normal? Does this imply soemthing is wrong witht the baby? I had an amnio all normal. Had several normal to date tests all normal. Have had ultrasounds all normal. Can someone please help me with this? Should I be so concerned? I will be 40yrs old in March, I weigh 252lbs but have only gained 1lb since onset baby is growing and gaining weight actually a week ahead in ultrasounds. Is my weight a reason for limited area felt movements? Trust me I am sure you can all see how anxious this is making me. Thanks to all in advance :).

2006-10-27 02:57:48 · 3 answers · asked by Chuckie R 1 in Pregnancy

dad name is Jared
mom name isKaTina

name choices:
Kristina
Gabrielle
Sky

Mix n match the names to pick which way sounds better?

If none give your own choices please.

2006-10-27 02:57:13 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

how far along were you when you went into labor, and did you have to have a c-section or did you give birth vaginally? I am currently 13 weeks prego with twins and I'm just curious to know how much shorter your pregnancies were with twins than with a single.

2006-10-27 02:55:31 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda J 2 in Pregnancy

A common expression to justify abortion is that the mother has the right to choose to abort the baby because it is her body.

However, the baby inside is seperate and distinct from the mother's body. It is a seperate life form.

The baby is in the mother's womb because that is where it needs to be to grow into a human capable of living outside the womb.

Until that time, the baby requires nourishment from the mother. Therefore, it is the mother's responsibility to provide it with nourishment.

Therefore, abortion terminates a seperate and distinct life and is a rejection of the mother's responsibility.

Does that series of ideas make logical sense? Why or why not?

2006-10-27 02:55:04 · 13 answers · asked by Drowningbluestars 4 in Pregnancy

I don't get it. There are so many parents who don't want to "push" Chrisitanity on their child. They let every other religion be a part of their child's life, but anything Chrisitian they feel they need to guard against, for fear they are pushing it. (Schools are the same way - they celebrate Kwanza, teach the principles of Islam in history class, celebrate religous diversity, etc. But mention Christianity and it's a no-no. I am happy for the diversity in schools, but why can't Chrisitianity be just another one of the diverse beleifs?) Why do these parents feel it is wrong to teach their kids Chrisitianity? Why can't you teach Chrisitanity but ALSO teach them that as they learn about the world they may want to explore something else. What is wrong with that? Why is Chrisitianity the only religion in the world that is OK to bash right now?

And, no, I didn't really ask a question, I just had to get that out in response to the "wicca baby's room" question.

2006-10-27 02:54:50 · 13 answers · asked by In Luv w/ 2 B, 1 G + 1 3 in Parenting

2006-10-27 02:54:37 · 16 answers · asked by i.needitall 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-10-27 02:54:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

would using lubrications whilst ttc, slim your chances? wasnt sure with it mixing with the sperm and perhaps weaking it.....?

2006-10-27 02:54:24 · 12 answers · asked by Need_to_know 5 in Trying to Conceive

2006-10-27 02:54:01 · 5 answers · asked by Simply_Me 3 in Newborn & Baby

I have a 2 yr old little girl and the only time she has a bottle is at night when she goes to bed. She will not go to sleep with out one. How do I break her of this?

2006-10-27 02:52:23 · 13 answers · asked by peachez168 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

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2006-10-27 02:52:22 · 3 answers · asked by mrinal k 1 in Pregnancy

I have a 3 years old son, he is extremely too active !! And he is not Hyper type of kid, if you ask me! Is just that he like to screm and yell...as I know sometime is because of the environment influnce! But I plan to visit my parent next year in Malaysia it will be almost more than 12 hour flight. What should I do so that my son will be a little bit not too active and scarem...I try everything which including the method use on the TV show of "Supernanny"!! Help!!!

2006-10-27 02:50:42 · 11 answers · asked by Yoke Lian T 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

okay someone had an awsome poem they posted yesterday about all the moms....i cant find the link to it anyone else know it???

2006-10-27 02:48:58 · 1 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

so I know not to get too excited. This is month 5 ttc but I have no pregnancy symptoms? Everyone I talk to say that boobs should be very tender if I was but I have no sign of that....

2006-10-27 02:48:07 · 4 answers · asked by stella 1 in Pregnancy

"humps" his bed what can i do to get him to stop this behavior! i dont think its "NATURAL" for him to do it that much especially at his age! concerned parent~

2006-10-27 02:44:28 · 15 answers · asked by lita 5 in Parenting

I found out 5 weeks ago that I am pregnant, it was a big surprise for me since due to some serious health problems I didn't think I'd be able to conceive. Funds are limited and I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find cheap, free and/or discounted baby items as I know the costs really add up.

Thank you.

2006-10-27 02:44:13 · 18 answers · asked by Rose W 1 in Pregnancy

My husband says he wants kids but then makes smart remarks about how aggravating they are & how much money they will cost. I am concerned & confused. Sometimes he says that he would love to have one right now (he even told his mom we would try in March) & that it probably wouldn't be bad to be a daddy but then at other times he is making those negative remarks & acting like he doesn't. He is very wishy washy. Is he just nervous & scared of becoming a father? Money shouldn't be a problem because we both make really good money & I work at home plus we have alot of money saved up for a house. I've been ready for about a year now but I'm waiting on him (I don't want to do this without him). We are saving for a house, which hopefully we will get this time next year so maybe he is stressed about that. I was thinking about asking him to let's try to conceive next year before we get the house since it takes 9 months to carry but he'll probably say let's wait. What do you think I should do?

2006-10-27 02:42:06 · 11 answers · asked by beachbum26 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

can you buy that at the herb store and then take it with prenatal vitamins instead of buying ovulex or fertilaid? cause i think the main ingredient in all those is just the chasteberry right?

2006-10-27 02:40:14 · 1 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5 in Pregnancy

2006-10-27 02:39:41 · 13 answers · asked by sfakru7 1 in Newborn & Baby

I have a 2yr old daughter and haven't read much magazines while raising her not that it was difficult raising her without the mags but they would have certainly given me more ideas.. I would like to subscribe for 1 or 2 magazines and checkout the remaining at a local library.. I am looking for ideas and suggestions in parenting and having fun with your child kinda stuff in magazines like Parents, Child, Parenting, American Baby, Parenting world, etc I would like to gather your suggestions, Pros and cons of the mags you have been reading, Thanks !

2006-10-27 02:39:31 · 8 answers · asked by KayBeeDee 1 in Parenting

She was moderately depressed before the pregnancy and was on Wellbutrin at the time which seemed to help some. Now that she is exclusively breastfeeding, she cannot take any prescriptions, but is always getting upset to the point of crying and is very shy in some social settings (especially around friends). Last night we had some people over and I was just joking around with her and although i was just kidding with her she took it very seriously and started crying. I felt terrible as our guests had to leave and that I made her cry. When they left she calmed down, but the next morning (today) she lost it and started crying. When i apologized she said it's not that (meaning the night before) but that she is just fed up with staying at home with our son. I offered to stay home while she worked full time since she hates being at home all the time. She was really for it and we will be looking into this this weekend. What should i do to help her through this hard time?? God Bless

2006-10-27 02:37:43 · 12 answers · asked by Bumbo 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My aunt told me how her water broke and it just leaked and she didnt know wether or not it was her water or w/e but it did. I think Im doing the same thing. my babys restless and theres some fluid. i was wondering when u start having conteactions. im really worried, please help.

2006-10-27 02:37:30 · 10 answers · asked by Rubber Duckie 2 in Pregnancy