Pregnancy & Parenting - 7 December 2006

IIT POSSILBLE FOR ONE OF MY BABIES TO DIE IF THEY WERE TWINS?

2006-12-07 08:50:14 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I've heard that some people can go to their 12week scan and find that their baby stopped growing at 8 weeks, and they didn't know anything about it. I don't know what this is called or how rare it is, but are there no signs whatsoever?

I had a scan yesterday and they couldn't find anything at all on the scan, only a thickened uterus which shows pregnancy signs. They did another pregnancy test, and it was a very feint line....my first test which I'd done 5 days earlier was also feint, but surely it would be darker by now because of all the hormones??

The reasons they gave was that their machine doesn't pick anything under 5weeks up, so she thinks I'm very early, only about 3 weeks, which is why the test had a feint line too.

Do you believe this is likely to be true? As I'm now convinced that the baby isn't growing properly, which is why the hormones aren't developing as they should. By my own dates I'm 4+3.

2006-12-07 08:49:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anon 4 in Pregnancy

Is that a birth effect,or is it normal?

2006-12-07 08:48:06 · 15 answers · asked by scoobypoohdoo 1 in Newborn & Baby

If you have, how many weeks away were you when you traveled on the plane and how was it like?

2006-12-07 08:47:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

If you have, how many weeks away were you when you traveled on the plane and how was it like?

2006-12-07 08:46:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My friend called me last night in tears, she had her brother in law and wife over with their little one about 14 months.
The little one took a tumble down the stairs, (She is fine, all little ones take a tumble once in their lives whether they be 1 or 90, Thats what i told her) After all the stressing over whether or not she was ok, her bro in law and wife were saying mean things like, well if there was a baby gate there this would not have happened, etc etc etc.
My friend and her husband have no kids, nor is she pregnant!
Was i right to tell her that it was not her fault and that they would probably just frustrated that it happened in the first place?

2006-12-07 08:44:23 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

I bought box for my one year old daughter to see for myself what all the hype is about this diaper. Mind you, I usually buy Target diapers or a decent store brand like Kirkland's. In my opinion, the kid is going to poo and piss in it, it does not have to be woven with golden thread, platinum lace, and embroidered in silver.

I just cracked the box open despite having several of her "substandard" yet effective Kirkland's out. Kirkland's and Target's brands have never let us down, and never leaked. These seem to do just as efficient a job as the cheaper brands. So, what are the parents paying for? Pooh bear and Tigger's face on a diaper that a infant or toddler can care less about?

I just had to see for myself what the hype was, because I have friends who are not the richest people in the world by any means mock me because I buy the cheapos, and they buy the Huggies golden fleece supreme. My conclusion: Effective as cheaper brands for 2x the price.

Are we bad parents?

2006-12-07 08:43:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

What are the worst?
What minian do you own, indicate year please.

2006-12-07 08:41:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

would you mind posting a pic of your child if they have long hair? My son has long hair and always gets mistaken for a girl, even after you tell them hes a boy!

2006-12-07 08:41:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Our daughter is 10 months old and we've been signing to her since 6 months. The first 2 months were mainly practice for us. We only do a handful of signs; milk, all done, eat, and juice. She understands all of them to the point that she'll smile when we say what she wants and shake her head if we have it wrong. But she won't do them herself. She's been clapping her hands and doing other hand movements for about a month and a half now. Will she ever start doing sign? I've heard that some babies just won't use them. Is there anything we can do to encourage her?

2006-12-07 08:39:18 · 8 answers · asked by happymommy 4 in Newborn & Baby

hi, i think i have flat feet and because my feet go inwards, especailly my left foot, it ruins my shoes really quickly, the heels wear out.
Im on my 3rd pair since september!
What do you suggest i do to help this?
Would going to the doctors help?
Should i just buy special insoles or something?
Help!
Thanks ♥

2006-12-07 08:37:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

What should i tell him?

2006-12-07 08:37:34 · 37 answers · asked by Nicole B 2 in Pregnancy

for the past few weeks i have not been sexually active with my partner...we have tried but i just do not get turned on...is there something wrong or is this normal for the first part of a pregnacy.

2006-12-07 08:36:20 · 12 answers · asked by Sambolina 2 in Pregnancy

I'm not sure how true this is but i've heard that sometimes when a pregnant woman craves something in particular it can mean a vitamin deficiency?? is this true, Im really craving apples, does it neccesarily mean anything? Thanks

2006-12-07 08:34:26 · 9 answers · asked by kimberley123 3 in Pregnancy

http://www.babyzone.com/babynames/bnpoll.asp?pollid=70487

2006-12-07 08:32:32 · 9 answers · asked by hi 1 in Pregnancy

I wanted to know what is the best way to stay under 20 pounds of weight gain during my pregnancy. Im only about 9 weeks pregnant so I have a while to go until the due date. With my first pregnancy I put on about 45 pounds, so I need to do way better this time. I just wanted to know some realistic ways to do so.

2006-12-07 08:31:52 · 21 answers · asked by janedoe! 1 in Pregnancy

Any suggestions?

2006-12-07 08:30:57 · 40 answers · asked by noneya30 1 in Baby Names

I really wanna speed things up..esp. so that i no for sure that this is real ad not false labor again...i was 60% effaced and 1cm yesterday and they said the baby is really low which will help my cervix they said...soo what kinds of things did you try at this point in your pregnancy....like i said it may be false labour...but it could be really starting soooo that said what should i try..

p.s. sex is out b/c my boyfriend is scared to hurt the baby haha....i would say my contractions are about 15 to 20 min apart right now and causing some discomfort but not yet unbearable...
Thanks in advance for all tips!!

2006-12-07 08:29:12 · 14 answers · asked by kalismommi@verizon.net 1 in Pregnancy

WhAt ShOuLd I dO???
There is this really hot guy at my school and i have only one class with him. I really like him and we flirt alot but he is going out with some one who is a friend and they are in a seriuos relationship. what should i do? I cant control myself and i dont want to hurt my friend!!!

2006-12-07 08:28:38 · 17 answers · asked by Rory 1 in Adolescent

My husband & I are trying to decide if we should have another baby. Our son is 2 1/2 & I would like to start trying soon so they aren't too far apart. I am hesitant for many different reasons...the main one being I don't want my son to feel unloved or that he isn't as special anymore...I'm afraid of loving another one as much as I love him. I'm afraid of not being able to share my love.....please help!

2006-12-07 08:27:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Doesn't there need to be quite a bit of sperm to land in the vagina opening in order for the sperm to acctually get up inside a girl to the fallopian tubes?? Hasn't it been said that most sperm get killed off on their long voyage?

Are there really many cases where a woman can get pregnant from "outer course" with only precum?

2006-12-07 08:27:17 · 7 answers · asked by justaquestion 1 in Pregnancy

I have not yet been to college. And i am not a mom yet.
My husband works full-time and brings most of the money into the household. Me, i work occasionally at a daycare center as a substitute.

Before we got married we talked about me going to college before we start trying to get pregnant.
No i don't know what to do anymore. My dream job has always been towards medical; nurse (3-4 years of college) or medical asisstant (1-2 years of college).

We really want to have kids and that means me being a stay at home mom at first and later on maybe work part time while our kids go to day care/first grade/school.

But in case anyhting might happen with us (which i hope never will), he said, at least i'll have a job that i've learned at college and can be financially on my own.

No i don't know what to do.
Go to college and wait 2-4 years to start a family or don't go to college and try starting a family now.

I need some advice.

2006-12-07 08:25:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I had tons of blood loss at doc appt 4 days ago, she said it was my bloody show, I have everyday since then have had bloody mucus almost everytime I wipe im 4 cm dialated and 100% effaced no real strong contractions though, how much longer?

2006-12-07 08:24:44 · 6 answers · asked by Ash1227 2 in Pregnancy

My daughter has some self control issues, mostly because she's four, but I still don't want them to continue into her older life. I've heard that putting children in karate classes can improve their self-discipline and self-confidence. Is this true? Should I put my daughter into a karate class?

2006-12-07 08:24:01 · 12 answers · asked by kameka 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-12-07 08:22:15 · 12 answers · asked by justaquestion 1 in Trying to Conceive

so me and my fiance have picked out a name for a girl and he we cant seem to find any names for boys... any ideas? For some reason he likes the name knowledge for a boy

2006-12-07 08:18:22 · 16 answers · asked by krystyna 1 in Newborn & Baby

Having trouble getting my 16 month old to eat much of anything lately! Does anyone have any good ideas for snack time? Or ideas on how to get her to eat more fruits and vegetables? I always offer them first and she'll eat a little but then just throws them! Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!! thanks!

2006-12-07 08:16:50 · 25 answers · asked by tiece20 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-12-07 08:16:23 · 14 answers · asked by It's my life 2 in Newborn & Baby

What do you think of the name Romani for a girl? Is it weird, because I have never heard of that as a name. What exactly is Romani... isn't is a language?

I heard the name off the video game, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. One of the little ranch girl's name was Romani, and she was a cute girl with long red hair. It definitely grew on me.

What do you guys think of it?

2006-12-07 08:14:43 · 40 answers · asked by noneya30 1 in Baby Names

At age 22 yrs old after beining married a year when you told them not too because they were too young ,only dated 6 months ,you thought they had nothing in common , were far too different, and they chose not to listen plus drop out of college when all they needed was 8 more credits?I am just wondering because i am leaving my husband have not told him or anyone yet but bought a one way plane ticket back to NJ and enrolled back in college.My parents know i am coming home for christmas but i did not tell them its perminent.?

2006-12-07 08:13:26 · 41 answers · asked by Jane D 1 in Parenting