Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 November 2006

My daughter is 21 months old and for 2 weeks has been waking up coughing and wheezing during the night and after naps. I took her to the pediatrician and he diagnosed an ear infection. 3 days later she spiked a high fever and we ended up in the ER and they diagnosed bronchitis. Still no improvement after the antibiotics. She woke up 2 days ago after a nap and was really struggling to breathe, i took her to the ER again and they said they could find nothing wrong and her lungs were clear. When i explained the symptoms to the ER doctor he suggested that it could be cough induced asthma. Also told me that he couldnt offically diagnose it that the pediatrician would have too. Have an appointment with the pediatrician tommorrow. All the runaround is frustrating me, my child is sick, i just want them to do something to help her. Does this sound like asthma to anyone else?

2006-11-06 09:33:25 · 10 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

Okay, I went into the hospital this morning with contractions strong enough to be pretty darn painful. (me freaking out because I'm barely 37 weeks probably did not help) They put me on the moniter and found a regular pattern. After a while, they had me do laps around the hospital and then checked me again... (I started at one cm dilated) I was at two, so they kept me for a while longer and then had me walk some more. About an hour later there had been no change so they sent me home. Since then I've taken a great nap and the actual contractions have mostly gone away, though I still have what feels like bad menstrual cramps and back pain.... They said they might see me later on tonight but how high are my chances of going into active labor soon? Has this happened to anyone. Plus, when is this pain going to stop and how can I speed up the process. Thanks in advance

2006-11-06 09:32:45 · 12 answers · asked by manderstwin1 3 in Pregnancy

Two days ago we made a collage of things grandma loves and cut out pictures from magazines and pasted them on poster. He loved doing it!!!!!!!!!And I loved making it with him. What else can we do like that, keeping in mind that he is 2 1/2?

2006-11-06 09:32:35 · 9 answers · asked by Beautifulme 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and just realized my toothpaste and mouthwash both have a small percentage of alcohol in them. If I swallowed a bit while brushing or using the mouthwash, would it pose a problem for the baby? I'm 9 weeks pregnant.

2006-11-06 09:31:56 · 15 answers · asked by pack513 4 in Pregnancy

that mean and what steps are they going to take to rectify the problem

2006-11-06 09:31:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2006-11-06 09:30:55 · 10 answers · asked by SwatiM 1 in Newborn & Baby

I know it sounds silly, but I don't know if I want to breast-feed. My husband thinks it's selfish because if I don't, I wouldn't be doing everything possible to give the baby a healthy start to life. I know breast-feeding has many nutritional and health benefits, but I just don't like the thought of doing it personally. Do you think my husband is right?

Plus, it doesn't seem fair that I would be the one getting up in the middle of the night to feed while he sleeps. I can't stand the thought of pumping either.

2006-11-06 09:30:35 · 26 answers · asked by Sugar_Mama 3 in Newborn & Baby

She is 4 yrs old now to her father who i was married too he left when he found out i was pregnant we were both young 17 and 18 when we elpoed and married.The marriage only lasted 3 months before we seperated we seperated and have not filed the paper work for divorce yet. But i have been with my bf for 2 yrs and my daughter calls him daddy.Her father has not been in contact with me since she was born healthy.I will be marrying my bf probably next year.

2006-11-06 09:30:25 · 7 answers · asked by Isabel G 1 in Parenting

2006-11-06 09:30:09 · 14 answers · asked by NYArtist 2 in Parenting

2006-11-06 09:29:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

im a pregnant teen and i need help first off my unborn baby's daddy wont have anything to do with him/her and im pissed second my parents aren't very excited about all this and third im being called a whore at school...what should i do??? drop out and take care of my baby without a father involved????? i dont want to drop out of school and i want my baby to have a father im 16 and i feel as though im growing up to fast i cant even think straight anymore to many problems and for some reson i feel as though my parents are going to kick me out of the house..any help?...thanks

2006-11-06 09:29:30 · 13 answers · asked by gigi 3 in Pregnancy

i'm gonna be twelve next month and i am 5'2 and i weigh at around 99-101 pounds. is this considered fat? i think i am totally obese.

2006-11-06 09:29:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

are you for or against abortions??

2006-11-06 09:28:06 · 15 answers · asked by *Hello* 3 in Pregnancy

We would like to get my daughter a computer-style system for Christmas. She is 2 1/2 and LOVES banging away at the keyboard. There are so many out there that I am wondering if anyone can offer their experiences...the Vtech VSmile, the Comfy keyboard, and any others. Is it educational/interactive/fun? Would you buy it again? Do you like it? What don't you like? Can you recommend one over another? Thanks!

2006-11-06 09:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by felixandme 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Could they cause this?
My boobs have been hurting a little over a week...i took a test a 2 weeks ago and it was negative. I have just started takin vitex,super primrose, and prenatals 9 days ago...do you think this is just a side effect? has anyone else had this side effect? it doesnt say it is? Vitex does not contain natural hormones. It appears to increase progesterone by stimulating luteinizing hormone release from the pituitary gland. Vitex also normalizes excessive prolactin, promoting fertility.
Female infertility

PMS, especially breast tenderness, cramping, and headaches

Acne, especially if it is related to the menstrual cycle

Fibrocystic breast disease

Heavy menstruation

Side effects are rare. Occasionally, women experience mild digestive upset or minor skin rash

2006-11-06 09:26:35 · 1 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5 in Trying to Conceive

Just wondering. I feed him frozen veggies, but wondering if I can feed him canned as well. I didn't know if canned veggies are too high in iron? Thanks for your answers in advance moms!

2006-11-06 09:22:37 · 11 answers · asked by luvbabysky 3 in Newborn & Baby

2006-11-06 09:19:44 · 20 answers · asked by Jessica B 1 in Pregnancy

It seems a bit more popular than it maybe should be. Why is it done in the absence of medical conditions that make it a good idea?

2006-11-06 09:18:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Im 12 weeks pregnant going into the 13 week and still have very bad nausea and i do vomit anything i eat but it only happans in the morings. When would it stop? I cant even keep fruits nor water down in the mornings.

2006-11-06 09:18:36 · 9 answers · asked by sunnygirl_01tx 1 in Pregnancy

2006-11-06 09:12:42 · 14 answers · asked by dominique_tysheena 1 in Trying to Conceive

what does a mucus plug look like? my first pregnancy i never lost it that i know of. I have had really bad sharp pains in my lower "area" all day so have been keeping an eye and the loss of mucus, and just now I wiped and there was like a quarter size (maybe a little larger) of mucus but it wasn't watery (it was actually like THICK) and when I pulled on it (YUCK I KNOW) it was streachy. was that my mucus plug? I am 33 weeks I called doc and have an appointment tomorrow I was just wondering what this sounds like to you.

2006-11-06 09:12:34 · 11 answers · asked by Kadie k 1 in Pregnancy

She Cried!
We have a boy together, and my step daughter lives with her mom, who just had a baby....(8mths old) We always try and do things alone with her and kiss and hug her, but she just always feels jealous....and lets it be known..

She said she dosent want anymore brothers/sisters, Her mom is thinking of adopting another one as well, next year. so she will have 3 brothers an sisters on both sides of her family. She was not accepting the idea of me being pregnant! All tears!


Anyone else experience this...It wasnt the reaction I was hoping for..It really hurt my feelings, Im emotional right now any way....these pregnancy hormones! ha ha

Any advice....

2006-11-06 09:11:19 · 8 answers · asked by crystald 4 in Pregnancy

She will take maybe two naps during the day lasting anywhere from 10 to 30 mins. She does sleep through the night almost everynight, so I'm very blessed there. She goes to bed anywhere from 11:00 to 12:30 and sleeps til around 8:00 or 9:00. But in all the books, magazines, and websites say that babies her age should sleep at least 14 hours a day. What can I do to help her take longer naps?

2006-11-06 09:09:32 · 10 answers · asked by shannon h 4 in Newborn & Baby

2006-11-06 09:05:42 · 8 answers · asked by tmkhrstn 2 in Pregnancy

2006-11-06 09:04:08 · 4 answers · asked by ladyd 1 in Adolescent

well i am 17 and i am 1 week pregnat i will be 18 in march but i am still scared that it will b 2 late....what do i do????

2006-11-06 09:00:45 · 13 answers · asked by danielle 1 in Pregnancy

2006-11-06 08:59:49 · 4 answers · asked by keisha c 1 in Pregnancy

On my 18th birthday I moved about 5 states away....VERY long drive...and i didnt start my period when i was supposed to. I was acctually 1 month late for my period and i ended up have a very light flow for 1 day then it stopped....so a few more days later I started my period again and it was really heavy....I was wondering if anyone would know why my period did this???

2006-11-06 08:59:40 · 7 answers · asked by Katie 2 in Pregnancy

Have you ever wanted to have a baby but you are not married or your not even in a relationship?

I've wanted to have a child since I was 16 (I'm now 22) and everytime I see a young child or baby I get jealous or everytime I see a child or a baby without a mom because she left I will get so mad at the person who left, thinking how could they do that.

Am I wierd or do some of you go through this to.

2006-11-06 08:58:53 · 10 answers · asked by Vixen 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I am a parent of a six year old, I never let him walk to school or walk home even though his friends do , because of the simple fact kids come up missing all the time, is that being to involved? Is it not our responsibility by bringing children in to this world as a parent to protect them from danger?

2006-11-06 08:58:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler