Pregnancy & Parenting - 28 October 2006

One of mine is to try to project myself into my son's world when we are having difficulties in communication. I try to see his world from his point of view, using only the information and capabilities that he has and temporarily removing the information that I have, unless he has it also. I find that by doing this I usually find the source of the problem and manage to resolve it.
I remind myself that he is a person who is entitled to his idiosyncracies and preferences so long as the expression of them doesn't infringe upon the successful functioning of the household.
I also try to remind myself that I am raising an adult, not a child, in other words I try to keep the long-term goals in mind not just the immediate ones.
What are some of your guiding principles? Thanks for sharing.

2006-10-28 12:49:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Her vaginal area is very red and has bumps on them. What other ointments or remedies should I use?

2006-10-28 12:48:09 · 39 answers · asked by chloerochelle102887 1 in Newborn & Baby

my last period was on the 11th, and me and my husband are trying to concive. . .so i was wondering when i should expect my period. . .and how early can i use a pergnancy test?
please let me know!

2006-10-28 12:47:42 · 4 answers · asked by xoxo_onecutegal_xoxo 1 in Trying to Conceive

Because this is being done to me and it hurts my daughters self esteem, I always compliment and tell her she is special but she listens to my husbands mom and sister who always have something negative to say about her and because they treat her like she is nothing while the other grandchild and my other child are treated like they are the greatest kids in the world. My daughter is a little hyperactive but is generally a good and sweet kid. It hurts me and her both. She's only four and has extremely low self esteem and listens to them more so than me. I hate for her to have to hear how great my neice and son are and how terrible they seem to think she is and have confronted them numerous times. Can anyone give me some advice on what to say to them the next time they start doing this to her. Please anything is appreciated

2006-10-28 12:45:41 · 21 answers · asked by beautifullybroken 2 in Parenting

2006-10-28 12:42:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have heard of women getting periods during pregnancy, how common is this?

If you have had 3 periods and a negative home test would you say I am not pregnant?

2006-10-28 12:40:39 · 7 answers · asked by monica w 1 in Pregnancy

2006-10-28 12:38:01 · 5 answers · asked by sweetneesy 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

It bothers me to see mothers leave their children for endless hours at daycare or with a babysitter so they can go shop for their own wants or drink or whatever. I agree young parents sometimes do need a break- but isn't more than a couple times a month excessive? Why have kids if you don't want to spend any time with them?

2006-10-28 12:35:53 · 19 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6 in Parenting

2006-10-28 12:35:53 · 11 answers · asked by gmissy 1 in Trying to Conceive

i recently had unprotected sex about 4 days after my cycle ended. im just trying to find out how high a chance is i could get pregnant. i havent finished my first week of pills, and want to know if its safe to continue

2006-10-28 12:34:06 · 10 answers · asked by mandy 1 in Pregnancy

my brothers babys mother is 16 lives at home and the baby is not aloud to see my brother or us. Can she legally move in with my mom.

2006-10-28 12:33:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

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2006-10-28 12:32:37 · 8 answers · asked by zeyra k 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My baby was born in New York and I am in Bolivia (South America). I need to know when will he and his mother will be able to come home. Are there any special health concerns?

2006-10-28 12:31:24 · 6 answers · asked by Hueving 1 in Newborn & Baby

I am a proud daddy of a beautiful 6 month old baby girl and my question is: If I were in a public place and my daughter was a bit older and she needed my help in the restroom, which restroom should I go to, Mens or Womens?

2006-10-28 12:27:35 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

would you know if you were 3 - 4 months pregnant?

I had sex 3 months ago but the condom broke but I took a home test one month after the incedent and it said negative, also I have had 3 periods since which tells me I am not but I want to make sure and ease my mind and quit worrying about a 3 month old incedent.

2006-10-28 12:24:42 · 12 answers · asked by monica w 1 in Pregnancy

i am not due to start my period till 3rd november but since tuesday i have had mild cramping pain dizziness feeling sick throughout the day, back pain and slight hearburn only at night my periods have been bit messed up as i had operation in august. this will be my second pregnancy if i am and will be pleased to be having this child but is it too soon to be getting these symptoms

2006-10-28 12:21:44 · 7 answers · asked by emma110583 1 in Pregnancy

2006-10-28 12:21:23 · 10 answers · asked by brit 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

My 2yr old son has the croup and I am really worried that my 4 wk old daughter will get it, any suggestions on how to prevent. I am so scared what should I do?

2006-10-28 12:21:07 · 3 answers · asked by drlngngl 1 in Newborn & Baby

how long it take implantation bleeding to stop. what if you spott on your ovulation day and bleed 7 days ofter does it still means implantation bleeding. can a doctor tell you if you pregnant if you having implantation bleeding. they can take a blood test and c if you bleeding while you haveing implantation bleeding.

2006-10-28 12:21:01 · 4 answers · asked by Shareca C 1 in Pregnancy

2006-10-28 12:18:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

For example: The other day I was on the phone with my best friend, and she had to stop talking mid-sentence to say "Will you PLEASE stop licking the floor?!?!" to her 2 year old. We had such a good laugh over how having children has changed our phone conversations due to needing to interrupt with the silliest statements to our little ones.

2006-10-28 12:14:48 · 12 answers · asked by Jess H 7 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-10-28 12:13:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

Our parents do not know yet we need to tell them but don't know how. can someone help us? Alex and Jonathan

2006-10-28 12:09:06 · 26 answers · asked by Alexandria Nicole G 1 in Adolescent

i relly want a baby girl iam almost 18 and iam a responsable adult and i have a job and get paid good money and i don't ahve a boy friend but hopign to find one please help me

2006-10-28 12:08:40 · 7 answers · asked by kellie h 1 in Trying to Conceive

I'm thinking of trying Luvs instead. Are these diapers better then the overnights.

2006-10-28 12:06:24 · 9 answers · asked by Rosey55 D 5 in Newborn & Baby

2006-10-28 12:05:32 · 4 answers · asked by absnyc 2 in Newborn & Baby

she has had lots of opps last one last year now she can hrdley walk

2006-10-28 11:59:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

my dad called me a word I dont care to mention begins with a "w" and went to bed I had to call an ambulance myself I will never forget the pain of losing my baby that night but people tell me I should just get over it this happened ten years ago I dont mention it as much as I used to but it still hurts I do have another child now. during that pregnancy I was told my child was gonna have spinal bifida anyhow and the dr was calling me all hours of the day trying to get me to have an abortion that was aggravating too, but my dad calling me that has stuck in my head and he went to bed and left me lying there with the baby on top of me and told me I should not have gotten that way in the first place and called me that name? my question is should i forgive him?I just think hes left a scar on me that cant be healed. Its almost like being mentally raped. I lied there with my child on top of me for about an hour and a half before the ambulance got there any opinions would help thanks

2006-10-28 11:56:14 · 12 answers · asked by sweetneesy 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I thought maybe i might be pregnant so i just picked up a cheapie test at the grocery strore for a dollar...it's called "u check" ya pee in a cup and then use the syringe to test...has anyone used this kind with "true" results? The box says it's 99% accurate.

2006-10-28 11:55:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2006-10-28 11:54:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting