Pregnancy & Parenting - 27 October 2006

My 5 year old swallowed a rubber band at preschool today. They are not sure if it was a latex band or one that girls put in their hair. Do you think this is something to worry about?

2006-10-27 16:01:30 · 16 answers · asked by Jerrid 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

That you'd just rather hear finger nails on a chalkboard & than have to watch?
I'm asking because mine is getting to the age where he's starting to watch tv & just wondering what I should let him watch & not let him watch.

2006-10-27 16:01:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

is this bad?

what should i do?

2006-10-27 15:59:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

if so which and does it go with wave of nasuea etc for pms? i have never had this before, last night i got way dizzy for a bit too, but this morning my preg test was negative. My breast keep hurting more and more, deep inside them not just nipples..it hurts if i put any pressure on them at all..please, i need advice

2006-10-27 15:59:35 · 8 answers · asked by ~Angel Eyed Pookie~ 4 in Pregnancy

my son i can not gett him to potty train he was doing really good and then we weant to my parents and he wont potty train now what do i do

2006-10-27 15:58:17 · 12 answers · asked by meadowkelley 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-10-27 15:54:47 · 12 answers · asked by Thomas wife 1 in Pregnancy

My girlfriend has a 4 year old and it drives her nuts that her kid wont sleep alone...is it too early for this? the kid also bathes, eats and everything else with her...is it too early or too late to change these behaviors?

2006-10-27 15:50:33 · 34 answers · asked by xphildo_bagginsx 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My insurance company provides coverage for a tube-reversal to be done, would it be worth it?

2006-10-27 15:48:02 · 9 answers · asked by neverwillb2004 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

She use to gobble up food and really enjoy 3 meals a day. All of a sudden she shakes her head no at almost everything I offer her. I've read and heard this is normal for her age...but come on she's got to be hungry. She drinks milk and water just fine...nibbles on crackers and will occasionally eat an egg for breakfast. Other than that, it's pretty much no no no to everything else.

Any moms or dads out there have any tips or tricks to offer up? Thanks!

2006-10-27 15:43:28 · 8 answers · asked by KBK 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

My son cries, whines, picky eater, sleeps at all times and they tested him for diabetes and now depression. Diabetes test was normal, but what can I expect from a depression screening from a child?

2006-10-27 15:43:27 · 8 answers · asked by nene 3 in Parenting

My son was diagnosed with congential trigger thumb when he was appx 13 months old. We noticed that his thumb on his left hand was locked in a bent position and would not straighten out no matter what you tried. This never caused him any pain nor did it bother him at all. We tried physical therapy and it did not work. Finally we had to schedule surgery to fix it. A week before the surgery we noticed that his other thumb was doing the same thing. So, the doctor performed the surgery on both thumbs. The surgery took place around March of this year and he has had absolutely no problems with it at all. (Thank God!). It was a very small incision on his hand and it was over pretty quickly. My question is are there any other parents out there who have dealt with this same problem? My doctor advised that he has seen the condition in adults but that it is very rare in children and they don't know why it happens.

2006-10-27 15:42:08 · 4 answers · asked by ddbach1 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I really hate it when people think that just because I had a baby at 17 that Im either; broke and on welfare, a dropout, lazy, and alone, and they always blame the girl. For one thing as soon as I found out I was pregnant I didnt mope around...I got into work study immediately and saved alot of money, also I am in the top of my class even with my daughter Im doing better in school than people who hardly have any responsibility. And my baby's daddy is still around I dont have to beg him to come see her or help me raise her. And I think people know that 'natural' conception takes more than one person to do, so why am I always looked down upon and not my bf, when he was f**king me too? I'll admit it is hard, but I never think of my baby as an accident; I was meant to have her. And another thing...why do people assume that b/c Im young that Im a bad mother...yes I make mistakes but so does every other parent Im tired of folks looking down on me just b/c Im not married or out of high school

2006-10-27 15:41:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2006-10-27 15:38:08 · 45 answers · asked by Neetaa 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

take my children to events if they are in her care? My children attend boy an girl scouts and the meetings sometimes fall on nights that they are in her care. Would it be too pushy to ask her to take them to the meetings at 6:30 pm - 7:45pm. I leave work to pick my children up from her at 7:30pm. The sitter lives around the block from where the meetings are held, and she will still have my two year old in her possesion. My sitter is also about 66 yrs old and she admitted to driving the kids to the park and letting the kids play while she watches (and reads her books) from the car. I worry b/c my older kids might be ok, but my two yr old needs direct supervision. Also b/c of her age she dosen't help the kids w homework (she claims she isn't that smart) and when i get home it is usually too late to do homework and my kids school is strict about hm work so I end up doing the work so my kids won't get in trouble.

2006-10-27 15:37:50 · 16 answers · asked by nene 3 in Parenting

I see all these questions asked about medical situations with an infant. There are also a lot of "Why can't I get pregnant?". What I want to know, is it really that difficult to make a visit to a doctor? Hell a phone call is even easier. It also scares me to know that some of the mothers on here take advice about medical situations. Don't these women realise that they may be talking to someone who has told them the WRONG dosage of medication to give a child? So, for MEDICAL questions, who's better to ask; a doctor or a yahoo answers participant?

2006-10-27 15:36:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2006-10-27 15:36:45 · 14 answers · asked by kimmie 1 in Newborn & Baby

2006-10-27 15:36:25 · 7 answers · asked by Thomas wife 1 in Pregnancy

2006-10-27 15:35:09 · 16 answers · asked by Neetaa 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm 39 wks pregnant and I haven't had one single contraction. No Braxton-Hicks or real. The anticipation is really getting to me!! Anyone else have this happen when they were pregnant?

2006-10-27 15:34:45 · 11 answers · asked by surat108 3 in Pregnancy

My husband and I are trying to concieve. I took a pregnancy test this afternoon and the test was postive. I then took another one, one hour later and it said neg???? What could this mean. I only have one symptom, I get nauses if I dont eat for more than like five hours.

2006-10-27 15:27:42 · 12 answers · asked by jess 2 in Trying to Conceive

my friend told me that in one month you only have 2 chances of getting pregnant, is this true? she's also stating about an opening, i can't remember what opening is it..

thanks for the answer.

2006-10-27 15:24:37 · 21 answers · asked by jhen 3 in Pregnancy

I'm getting semi-sharp pains..Could it be from the baby moving into position, or just stretching? I know this is a stupid question and I should probably ask my doctor, but unfortunately, he's on vacation for another week. Lovely, huh? I'm not going to stress myself out over it, though, when it could be gas or something..but I was just wondering..all of you at 37 weeks..did you get aches and pains?

2006-10-27 15:24:11 · 11 answers · asked by How could I have burned paradise 1 in Pregnancy

I'm so worried because I had a miscarriage 6 months ago. I don't have any bleeding or cramping, but my lower back started hurting really bad today. Is this normal? Please tell me if you've had the same - please DONT tell me "go to the doctor." I know that, thanks. It's not as severe as when I had a miscarriage but it does hurt pretty bad! I am only 4 weeks pregnant.

2006-10-27 15:23:40 · 8 answers · asked by annej 1 in Pregnancy

She cries non-stop. Already on Good Start Soy and changing the formula at this point is not an option! HELP!

2006-10-27 15:22:15 · 17 answers · asked by Wouldn't u like to know 2 in Newborn & Baby

2006-10-27 15:18:41 · 12 answers · asked by Martin E 1 in Grade-Schooler

Yesterday, my husband and I were told we were having a boy! Okay, so now we need a name.... here is the main problem, I want something that is a "normal" name, my husband wants something unique. The middle name will be Mitchell because that is a family tradition. Any ideas on a first name?

2006-10-27 15:16:59 · 34 answers · asked by katherinernilson 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

the only reason why i ask because i was telling my sister that my chicken have sugar on it and she said when you pregnant your food taste sweeter and i think she saying that cuz she trying to see if i'm pregnant cuz i didn't tell her yet

2006-10-27 15:13:28 · 7 answers · asked by Thomas wife 1 in Pregnancy

My 4 1/2 year old descovered that she is afraid of skeletons due to the halloween decorations. She gives a little eeeeek and a shutter then runs away. I'm not sure if she is really afraid or just having fun being afraid (if you know what I mean). Tonight I told her about the skeleton under our skin. Now she keeps looking at her hand- and gives a grossed out look. Should I have not told her that?

2006-10-27 15:11:47 · 20 answers · asked by kelliemag 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

she is 2 months old and she has been sleeping all day long, she wakes up barely and is kind of out of it, she spits up a mucous like spit up and she barely wakes up to eat. should i take her to the er?
or wait until the morning?

2006-10-27 15:08:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I have already tried tabasco, no-bite, and similar products to no avail. I am not willing to pay hundreds of dollars for the device the dentist can put in.

2006-10-27 15:05:47 · 20 answers · asked by wackadoo 5 in Grade-Schooler