Pregnancy & Parenting - 15 December 2006

My fiance and I were discussing baby names for future references. Our cultures are totally different. Im American- He's Jamaican- He wants the baby names to be Jamaican and I want them to be American. How can we compromise?

2006-12-15 06:52:38 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I fed my baby formula concentrate that was not diluted she drank five ounces I called the doctor and he said to push water for the next eight hours..has anyone else had this problem?

2006-12-15 06:52:19 · 6 answers · asked by jennyve25 4 in Newborn & Baby

Anyone here or a signifigant other of someone here have a balanced translocation and have children?? AKA a chomosome rearrangement. If so, please share your story with me. My husband and I are planning to start a family but are concerned because he has a balanced translocation (he himself is perfectly fine and normal except for the fact that he carries the gene for it.) and we know there can be difficulties due to it. We could use any help or advise from someone who has experiance with this, we dont know where to start. Thanks in advance!!

2006-12-15 06:51:45 · 1 answers · asked by emg2528 2 in Pregnancy

do you hate that time of month or are you just used to it? What do you do to forget about it or have less stomach pains or feel so emotional if you do? Oh and is it uncomfortable for you to sleep with it? thank for your answers! sorry for the question, lol.

2006-12-15 06:49:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

My fiance says that he is ashamed to tell his family that I am pregnant before we are married, but he sure wasn't ashamed to have a sexual relationship with me before we were married. Now, I am pregnant and he says that the only way he would be ok with the pregnancy is if he gets this job promotion that he was told he might get, when our income right now to me is more than enough to take care of a child. Why can't he see past the financial aspect, and look at the joy of a child...our child.

2006-12-15 06:47:30 · 19 answers · asked by nagolesile 1 in Pregnancy

There are too many boyfriend/girlfriend problems that starts like this: "Okay, right I have this guy, right? We're having sex and I think I'm pregnant. Although he said I can't be because he came inside me when I was in the shower".

Surely, we don't want to rely on teen answers when they can't even work out their easier problems.

I am now expecting thumbs down and insults.

2006-12-15 06:45:59 · 28 answers · asked by ? 3 in Adolescent

My son is 12 years old and he thought it would be funny to poop in his sisters bed doen where her feet are. she got into bed last night and started screamig! i dont know what to do with him anymore...
suggestions.

2006-12-15 06:45:31 · 21 answers · asked by gus t 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2006-12-15 06:44:28 · 38 answers · asked by guardianangel 3 in Pregnancy

My daughter (2yrs old with thick long hair) has bad dandruff. I use Selsun Blue sensitive skin when I was her hair. The dandruff goes away for a while. Her scalp starts itching and she of course scratches it and it becomes red. She then gets these little sores and scabs in her scalp. Does anyone know what this can be?

2006-12-15 06:42:56 · 11 answers · asked by MonaLisa 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

i went into labor on saterday....within 20 of being at the hospital with contractions every 2 min i was 80% effaced and 1 cm dilated. after that i stopped progressing and my contractions stopped on thier own 17 hours later....fun huh? i was sent home and told that i would probly be back very soon. Ever since i left the hospital i have been having braxton hicks like crazyy...some hurt some dont, no pattern tho. Im very very crampy, and i keep getting those horrible shooting pains because my babies head is so low. I cant take it anymore its so painful. sleep is impossible. ive been trying nipple stimulation but its not working and sex isnt an option. ive been walking miles everyday...do u think castor oil would work for me?

2006-12-15 06:42:09 · 12 answers · asked by kelly c 2 in Pregnancy

Ok I've heard that if the woman's stomach is high than that means she's having a girl and if it's low she's having a boy or something like that. Also I've heard that if the mom is really tired all the time then that means she's having a boy. I just want to know if these two myths are true. Thx.

2006-12-15 06:41:53 · 12 answers · asked by baddrose268 5 in Pregnancy

My daughter's crib doesn't have slats on the back panel...it's just a board...this prevents us from using a crib bumper cause there is no place to tie it. I didn't think this would be a big deal but she is now 3 1/2 months old and scoots herself all the way up and hits her head every single time she is in there...it hurts obviously b/c she cries and today it even made her head red. What can I do about this...I;m not comfortable with loose blankets b/c she's a grabber and they'll end up over her face.

2006-12-15 06:41:12 · 5 answers · asked by totspotathome 5 in Newborn & Baby

2006-12-15 06:39:09 · 12 answers · asked by wojtek_zygmunt 1 in Newborn & Baby

2006-12-15 06:39:04 · 10 answers · asked by babyboyz 1 in Pregnancy

my partner is 38 weeks and is anxious about it all and i feel helpless so what can i do to help the labour start please help i am going mad

2006-12-15 06:37:21 · 23 answers · asked by tank 1 in Pregnancy

ive not come on my period for two months today and my boobs hurt really bad but the test showed up not preganet i tested myself 15 days after i missed my period

2006-12-15 06:36:00 · 17 answers · asked by flowergirl 1 in Pregnancy

Or would she have to file a petition to change a name or birthcertificate? She doesn't like the idea of the name and frankly ABean INA Jar is a good name and in time she will appreciate it. Imagine - Mr. President ABean Ina Jar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-15 06:35:36 · 26 answers · asked by Christopher McGregor 3 in Newborn & Baby

2006-12-15 06:34:43 · 13 answers · asked by tbaby 1 in Newborn & Baby

just wondering if its normal too ache all over your body. im 7 weeks pregnant and my arms shoulders and legs ache so much just wondering if anyone else experienced the same.

2006-12-15 06:33:33 · 2 answers · asked by essexvickie622 1 in Pregnancy

IMO!
It's like the mothers don't really like to give what their children want but the dads spoil them the most!Lol.
Maybe only some ethnicities and cultures...I dunno.Haha.

2006-12-15 06:32:47 · 12 answers · asked by AWorldThatNeedsToCalmDown 1 in Parenting

I am 36 weeks & 3 days along today... Ever since yesturday, I have been having really weird symptoms....Like it feels like my baby's head is grinding against my pubic bone....and if I were to lay down and push she'd come out, also I have been really dizzy this morning, and been having little bits of the shakes (but I am not cold)....I've been having contractions (they are not painful....more or less just tightening)... I have also felt very nauseated this morning....and for the past few days I have been going to the bathroom with a lot of BM's...they are really not like diareah or anything... I just go a lot...and I also just feel numb around the vaginal area.....I was wondering if any of these are for sure true labor signs.....and if anyone experienced these signs them selves....how much longer after you did....was you on your way to the hospital....????Just wondering...since I have until Tuesday before I am fullterm....

2006-12-15 06:29:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Is mild cramping a sign of early pregnancy?

2006-12-15 06:28:58 · 11 answers · asked by ceckler05 1 in Trying to Conceive

2006-12-15 06:27:09 · 8 answers · asked by prescott43 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

...she thinks he'll creep about in the dark and perhaps steal some of her toys. I told her Santa is a nice man but she says "Mummy, I'm scared" and "will you sleep with me?" and "Can we lock the door?"

Do you think it is time to tell her the truth? But then she will think I'm evil for creating such a ficticios nightmare. I don't want to be a bad mother. What shall I do?

And if I tell her, shold I cancel her stocking?

2006-12-15 06:25:08 · 29 answers · asked by Josephine 1 in Grade-Schooler

I work in a family owned/run business, and I think I have the opportunity to bring my baby *not yet born, to work with me. I was just wondering how you handled that? Any suggestions on how to make it work well, i work an office job (accountiing). Any tips?

2006-12-15 06:24:14 · 10 answers · asked by wondering 2 in Newborn & Baby

2006-12-15 06:20:49 · 23 answers · asked by OOO! I know! I know! 5 in Newborn & Baby

I am getting this weird upper and lower back pain and menstrual like cramps. Can I be going into labor soon. I do have some stomach pains but I can use the potty. Does anyone know why? The back pain feels bad. I am still working at the law firm and everyone says I should go home now and rest.

2006-12-15 06:19:54 · 13 answers · asked by Idania C 1 in Pregnancy

okay heres my question, why is it that people who have to get government help are looked down on? i mean, if a girl gets raped and pregnant because of it, and shes trying to find work but cant seem to get hired, should she have to deal with people looking down on her? I am pregnant with my second child (first one is 3 now) and it wasnt just a "reckless sex" accident. if i was raped and pregnant, and i dont agree with abortion, why should people say, its my tax money paying for you, blah blah blah if they dont even know whats going on? ive heard that already more than once in a few diferent answers on here. and im just wondering....what yall think of it? am i really that wrong? or am i paranoid or what?

2006-12-15 06:19:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My husband and I bought our son four gifts. A chair (my husband picked this out..it's like a little fold out chair with a cup holder for babies. He has one just like it.) A LeapFrog Baby piano, a Winnie the Pooh electronic book and a bunch of different little things like the fresh food feeders, a set of plates, bowls, cups and spoons, new pacifiers, etc.. Anyway, I'm asking because my husbands cousin and his wife just had a baby, too. He's about a month younger than ours. We asked him what they were getting their baby for Christmas and they said nothing. That it was a waste of money and that I was just trying to spend money any way I could!

2006-12-15 06:16:41 · 27 answers · asked by ... 1 in Newborn & Baby

I drink 12 oz of coffee every morning but that is all the caffeen i have a day is that bad? Will my baby be hurt?

2006-12-15 06:16:18 · 20 answers · asked by babyboyz 1 in Pregnancy