Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 November 2006

I will admit that my husband was not the most help around the house before, but since he has been on medical leave for wrist surgery, he has just added to the mess instead of helping clean it. I know that he can't do a whole lot of chores with only one hand, but he could put dirty clothes in the washer, put clean ones in the dryer and dry clothes in a basket, so I can fold them later. And he most certainly could pick up the stuff around the living room. He hasn't done anything since this leave started at the end of Sept. He sleeps late everyday and watches hunting shows on TV all day long. I have been expecting him to watch our daughter 3-4 days out of the week, to save on daycare since he is only bringing in a percent of his normal pay, and all he does is complain about what a brat she was all day. Funny how I dont have that problem with her on my days off and neither does her sitter. He just seems to want to treat this as a vacation and do nothing. How do I get him to at least help?

2006-11-06 23:49:39 · 19 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-11-06 23:42:22 · 20 answers · asked by dlkk s 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

despite the fact he is a good man and has stepped up and filled in where their own father has failed? I am told this resentment is normal...I just would like other opinions

2006-11-06 23:39:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

young people with a new baby should get council flat, what chance do young people getting a morgage

2006-11-06 23:37:21 · 20 answers · asked by MARK P 1 in Pregnancy

Im 14weeks +4days pregnant
And i have really bad backpain..
Also I've gone from a size 32C bra to a 34DD..
Could this be the cause of the backpain?
What can help to alleviate it?
Many thanks

2006-11-06 23:36:07 · 4 answers · asked by PeTiTe_Mummy 4 in Pregnancy

I'm excpecting next month and I want to ask what is the most valuable advice you can give about raising children?

2006-11-06 23:35:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

christmas tee protector like safty gates etc etc

2006-11-06 23:32:29 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I have just found out that I'm pregnant & am over the moon as my partner & I have been trying for a baby. We both work full time.Thinking ahead, I am starting to get concerned about when I have to take maternity leave as there will obviously be a big drop in income coming in to our household. Apart from the benefits I will be entitled to can anyone suggest some other ideas for earning an income from home. Also after I have my baby I will find it difficult to return to work part time as I will have to pay for child care which is expensive as I do not have a member of family living near who could take care of my baby for me. I do not like the idea of having to put my child in to creche anyway. Obviously when my child is old enough for school I can then get a job within the hours my child will be in school. But until then does anyone have any suggestions for earning a decent income? I don't want to rely on benefits as they are not a lot & I would like to be earning for myself. Please help

2006-11-06 23:32:25 · 13 answers · asked by EmmaB 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

fever has broke some, but she is still crying and shaking. do i take her to the ER or get her to the doctor at 9am. i also just find out my 4 year is now sick with blisters on here thoat is there something going around

2006-11-06 23:32:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

I keep getting pains in my lower abdomen.

2006-11-06 23:23:13 · 9 answers · asked by xx_emmzie_xx 1 in Pregnancy

I am 16 , 17 in 5 months and I hve been with my boyfriend a year and four months he is studying for his A levels and I have a job which pays very well I have started saving money here and there and feel we are ready but am worried about being critisised by other people and my families reaction as they may think I'm to young. Should I start my family now as we have been discussing this for over 4 months now ?????

2006-11-06 23:19:35 · 15 answers · asked by ??????? 1 in Trying to Conceive

i had unprotected sex on the 21st of september and was due on on the 14th of october but i have done 2 tests and both came back negative could i still be pregnant?

2006-11-06 23:15:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have to write a review on abortion for my nvq at work. I want to hear peoples views on it? What you think is right and wrong? Anyone who has gone through it themselfs? The law on abortion? Etc. Thanks in advance for anyone who posts an answer.

2006-11-06 23:11:50 · 34 answers · asked by Rachel B 1 in Pregnancy

I'm addicted to the net and keep sneeking on when i can't sleep, often really late at night and then I end up lossing lots of sleep cause I loose track of what time it is and sometimes I have trouble getting up for school. My mum is pretty angrey about it and only wants me to use the net on sundays and to be able to trust that I'm doing as I'm told. But I just can't help myself, like I really want to do as she says, but I must be an addict, like its not sunday yet and this is my second go in secret. My mum wants me to chose my own punishment so we can both help solve my problem. Any suggestions?

2006-11-06 23:10:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

Which ones do you like?

2006-11-06 23:08:38 · 10 answers · asked by Just me. 4 in Newborn & Baby

i put him down for his sleep and he wriggles around abit until he falls asleep. The past few days he has been getting his legs stuck between the rails in the cot and cant move and he cries. Is there anything i can do to prevent it? He seems to do it heaps lately and it scares me that he will really hurt himself. It is a brand new cot with all safety regulations so this really shouldnt be happening..

2006-11-06 22:54:19 · 15 answers · asked by Jordy[♥] 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

Why do "full time mums" (personally I hate that phrase as I believe that ALL mothers are full time) think they are wonderwoman just for keeping their own house clean and bringing up their own kids?
Do they not realise that they are lucky to be in that situation and that most mothers who work would dearly love to be a stay at home parent?
I personally have a lot more respect for mums who have to work as well as bringing up their children and doing everything else and think that they are the ones who really deserve the praise.
If you are a "full time mum" and wish to have a go at me for my opinion, please state whether you have a partner who works or you are living off benefits.

2006-11-06 22:49:57 · 29 answers · asked by Catwhiskers 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I mean what is the last stage for child to start potty training?I've tried couple of times but it just didn' work.

2006-11-06 22:34:47 · 12 answers · asked by Tukaka 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-11-06 22:26:02 · 6 answers · asked by surabharathi 1 in Trying to Conceive

i dont no if i am waiting on blood results, my tomcat seems to have changed 2 wards me,about 4 wks ago i noticed he wouldnt come near me unless i was feeding him or the odd stroke in the day, but last night he came on my lap prodded it abit but then lied not on it but across it, and this morning he jumped up again and did the same, whats odd is that he never sits on my lap if i pick him up 2 put him on my lap he gets down straight away!

2006-11-06 22:14:14 · 24 answers · asked by skyebluetops 2 in Pregnancy

Just asking for a guy's opinion. That's all :) Thanks. Once you say whether you prefer a girl's hair to be short or long please state what style. Holla~

2006-11-06 22:08:19 · 14 answers · asked by Astrid 5 in Adolescent

I had a miscarriage back in August,due to medication i was on for diabetes and high blood pressure.I am no longer on this medication,but i am injecting insulin.Since the miscarriage,i have been trying to fall pregnant,but as yet no luck.i am getting older and i would like one more,
Anybody got any ideas to hellp me?

2006-11-06 22:08:11 · 6 answers · asked by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 in Trying to Conceive

Could this be,I know im not dilating but I feel pain ocasionally down there like for a few seconds then it goes away.

2006-11-06 22:03:58 · 8 answers · asked by crystald24 2 in Pregnancy

2006-11-06 21:58:22 · 2 answers · asked by Lilbit 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Im 19 and had unprotected sex about 10 days ago when I know I shouldnt have. Since the last few days Iv had stomach cramps, feeloing of sickness and my skins drying out on my face. Is there a chance I could be pregnant?I doubt it could happen so quickly but Im really worried please help me

2006-11-06 21:52:37 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2006-11-06 21:51:10 · 4 answers · asked by raheem f 1 in Newborn & Baby

2006-11-06 21:42:08 · 8 answers · asked by Meghann 1 in Pregnancy

I know some people feel that they don't have a choice and have to go to work but in an ideal world which would you be?

2006-11-06 21:26:27 · 33 answers · asked by thompson_clare 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-11-06 21:02:39 · 10 answers · asked by subbu_nrs 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I was 1 week late getting my period and was wondering if anyone knew if it could have been that I was sick when it was ovulation time, and maybe that set my whole cycle back a week?
I was sick for almost a whole week.

2006-11-06 20:59:39 · 5 answers · asked by babygurl 1 in Trying to Conceive