Pregnancy & Parenting - 27 October 2006

I have to go monday on my due date to have an ultrasound and an appointment because the doc. believes that my baby is to big to fit through my birth canal. They dont believe that I will be able to have him naturally because I am a petite person and my doc. said when he is feeling around on my belly and my pelvic area that he is head down but he is so big that his head isnt going down there. Anyway, I was wondering if I end up having to have a c-section, what happens to all of the water that is supposed to break and the mucous plug? I havent dilated and only mostly effaced but what if my water doesnt break and I havent lost my mucous plug. Will they suck it out with something or will they try and make me dilate and break my water? Sorry I am a first time mom and I didnt think that I would need a c-section at all because everything has gone so great, so it was a surprise today when he told me that. Thanks for all your help!

2006-10-27 17:04:54 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pregnancy

So this morning my almost 3 year old decided (as usual) that she didn't want to get dressed. I go to the office 3 days a week and today I needed to be on a set schedule. Well, I tried to change her mind by asking her if she wanted to wear pants or a skirt. She said skirt. I went to get it out of the closet and she went ballistic and screamed "I want to pick it out". So I let her. Then she wanted to pick out her top. So I let her. She picked out an overall shorts outfit. Well, I had to tell her "no" since she is potty trained now and it is too hard to get overalls off to go to the bathroom. She again went ballistic and was pushing her way into the closet over and over to get the overalls. Finally I lost it and raised my voice to her and told her that now I would pick her top out. My husband says I should not have yelled at her. What would you have done?

2006-10-27 17:01:13 · 29 answers · asked by Mommy 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I am 22 years old, just about to finish University, i have been seeing this guy. We had unprotected sex (it was day after my monthlys), we knew what we were doing and thats fine. I know chances are slim but still possible that i could be pregnant. Anyway this morning i woke up and was bleeding, my period isnt due for another two n half weeks, (i am always regular, on time, and it lasts roughly four days) so this is quite unusual. i have been feeling quite funny lately, cramps, etc....not sure what is going on. I have a home pregnancy test but i know its too early to take that. My partner lives three hours away, so I am dealing with this on my own, im rather stressed and scared. What should i do? I want to talk to my family, but also feel best waiting until i know for sure if something is wrong, i hate worrying people for no reason.

2006-10-27 17:00:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

what are good favors to give to boys (ages 3-7) who are attending a princess/knight party? please keep in mind that this is a princess/knight party and i want to stay with the theme.

2006-10-27 16:59:46 · 10 answers · asked by Tropicala 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-10-27 16:59:30 · 9 answers · asked by jessica_adams54 1 in Newborn & Baby

Do your nipples become itchy/sensitive/or sore when your pregnant/early stages of pregnancy?!!?

2006-10-27 16:56:42 · 15 answers · asked by pinkcherries64 2 in Pregnancy

My mother had severe toximia....she gained nearly 100 lbs. and my brother has Cerebral Palsey....so my doctor told me to take 81mg asprin everyday to prevent toximia like my mother had.....has anybody else done this? Is it okay for the baby? The box says you shouldn't take asprin when you are in your last 3 months of pregnancy. I'm only in my 5th week....but still....

2006-10-27 16:56:24 · 8 answers · asked by fromthecabbagepatch 4 in Pregnancy

Hi!
If any body out there know.. please suggest!!!
I needed to know what kind of soap that u use for clean baby bottle, nipple, pacifier..etc.. is there any special brand of soap that safe for clean the baby item? if yes!! please list the name and where can I find it please..
Thank you very very much!!!
Geofffey's mom.. 2 months old

2006-10-27 16:53:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I am thinking my best option will be to wait two weeks since the date we had sex. My cycles are all messed up from the pills i started.

2006-10-27 16:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by Bride2Be 2 in Pregnancy

And yes before you ask, I am from the sticks and we do things like this. But seriously, there is a place close to where I live called the Haunted Forrest, they have a hayride down to the woods and then they have a trail set up with fake cemeteries, ghosts, caves and such. My son is 10 and he loves this place and wants to go this weekend before they close for the year. My daughter is 2 1/2 and I am not sure if she would get too scared or not. My husband went hunting this weekend so it is just me and the kids. I would hate to take them there and then have my daughter completely freak out and get scared. I would be able to hold her as we walked through the woods and there will be tons of other people there, and they also always walky-talky ahead to the "monsters" and "ghosts" and tell them there is a small kid coming and to tone it down. Do you think I should give it a try and take them both?

2006-10-27 16:52:12 · 20 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5 in Parenting

Could it be that my newborn niece is so tiny because my sister was so stressed out from work? She did maintain a pretty good diet so...

2006-10-27 16:47:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Our one month old baby has suddenly decided that she wants to eat almost every hour. Her cheeks are getting really chubby and she is putting on weight pretty fast. We are going to talk to the doctor on Monday, but was just curious if anyone here had any information on this.

2006-10-27 16:43:17 · 17 answers · asked by james 3 in Newborn & Baby

It is usually noticeable when your water breaks, or does it just feel like you peed your pants?

2006-10-27 16:42:17 · 22 answers · asked by Lori M 2 in Pregnancy

She is 3 1/2 years old and she has had hypothyroidism since birth. She has been denied by IHC Select Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield through individual plans. And we no longer qualify for Medicaid or CHIP because our income level is too high. So unless my husband has benefits through work where they can't deny her (which he doesn't have at the time), we have been unable able to find insurance for her. Does any one have a solution?

2006-10-27 16:41:12 · 7 answers · asked by mommyem 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

my wife is 5 mo pregnant, she had an issue where she would bleed from the vagina, we were concerned so we went to the doc to find out that it was the cause of a weak cervix, it hasn't happened too much since then, this morning she did have this problem it only lasted about 3 seconds but it was a lot more blood then usual, deep red and i was scared, it really wasn't a lot but it was more then usual. someone give me an idea please.

2006-10-27 16:40:38 · 11 answers · asked by Harry M 1 in Pregnancy

Well I am at home just sitting down next to my bb cuz, watching well... blues clues, i need some help!

2006-10-27 16:36:54 · 16 answers · asked by briezy 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Several little hard VERY painful lumps. My mom said to continue pumping and massage and to use warm compresses. Not working and hurts really bad. Any advice? Should I stop expressing milk? Is this milk safe for my baby?

2006-10-27 16:34:20 · 12 answers · asked by momofthreemiracles 5 in Newborn & Baby

ok so i had a kid at 14 and im now 17 and shes turning 3 this year! i think that i am the best mother ever but most people look down on me because of it! what do you think of teen pregancies? and dont anyone come on here and dog me cause im the best parent and i would never trade in my daughter or go back and fix it! she eans everything to me and thats how it will always be!!!

2006-10-27 16:31:07 · 15 answers · asked by brit 1 in Parenting

sorennes, frequent headaches, frequent urinating, sick to my stomach food cravings sometimes, dizzyness nausa, temputure rising and dropping back and forth, gaining weight not sure if its mind games, the flu or pregnancy or something else?

2006-10-27 16:30:57 · 10 answers · asked by mandi t 1 in Pregnancy

I dont think this is happening to me but i've read about it and would like to know the symptoms of it or how to know the difference from a normal discharge. Thanks :)

2006-10-27 16:29:45 · 9 answers · asked by estkijedsco 4 in Pregnancy

I am wanting to start a daycare out of my house but the problem is i have two puppy pit bulls. they are in the back yard with a child safety/pool lock on the back door, and they are extremely freindly. they also have a dog run so they can not come near the door or the house. My question to all you moms and dads out there, would you leave you child at my house, or a house like mine? Thanks and much apprecitation!!

2006-10-27 16:29:23 · 18 answers · asked by ihaveoceaneyes 2 in Parenting

Does anyone know why they don't use rice instead of soy to make baby formula? I know that they make rice milk? Not enough vitamins? A Thai friend of mind said that they start kids early with rice soup. Anyone know?
Just curious.

2006-10-27 16:24:12 · 5 answers · asked by I Ain't Your Momma 5 in Newborn & Baby

wat are OTHER WORDS for friend???????

2006-10-27 16:23:00 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

2006-10-27 16:20:05 · 12 answers · asked by Mackenzie & Kaylee's Mom 2 in Newborn & Baby

I am close to my due date and just a little bit ago I started feeling light headed.. and the baby keeps kicking and moving is this normal or could somthing be wrong????

2006-10-27 16:08:07 · 23 answers · asked by Heather marie 1 in Pregnancy

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2006-10-27 16:07:22 · 21 answers · asked by squeegieboy2003 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

there are two ages 8 and 10 . she makes $8.00 an hour and i would be watching them about 3 hours a day after school.. i have three children of my own but have never been payed to watch someone elses.. suggesting a resonable price to charge would be appriciated .. thanks so much..

2006-10-27 16:05:40 · 16 answers · asked by t_ibrahim 5 in Parenting

When my baby was born she was on Enfamil LIPIL and she was doing ok with it..well four months later the wic office switches the formula and go to Similac Advance. She is constantly spitting it up(chunks at a time) well the doctor put her back on the enfamil but the wic office doesn't pay for that brand anymore. so the doctor said i could try her on the Similac Isomil Advance Soy Formula. What i need to know is .....is this formula good for my baby? any negatives about the soy? I just need some information on the soy formula..thanks

2006-10-27 16:05:00 · 10 answers · asked by Jamie*Lynn 2 in Newborn & Baby

Would it change if he/she had a job and were no longer in school?

2006-10-27 16:04:31 · 31 answers · asked by Maggie 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

ok my last name is House, and i am wanting to name my first son which is due in 4 months Titus. I havent came up with a middle name yet but does any or everyone think that Titus House is a messed up name or original? Be respectful we are talking about my future son

2006-10-27 16:04:12 · 20 answers · asked by tim_house2003 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting