Pregnancy & Parenting - 19 December 2006

Not cold enough to snow

2006-12-19 10:03:04 · 4 answers · asked by Larz Sasuke 1 in Parenting

Did your mothers really do that bad of a job raising you? You seem to think young mothers are ruining their children. Does this mean your mother was such a terrible mom? I'm talking about the ones who constantly talk on here like young mothers are beneath them. 20-30 years ago, women had children in their late teens-early thirties.

2006-12-19 10:02:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I am a new mom, my newborn is now 3 wks old. She makes a tremendous amount of noise while she is sleeping at night. She grunts, snorts, cries (in her sleep) and makes a straining noise as if she is using the bathroom (but she has no trouble doing this) The pediatrician said this was normal. Has anyone had a baby that does this? She makes these sounds constantly, like every couple of minutes while sleeping. Also, any suggestions on changing her sleep pattern from sleeping in the day to the night? Also she hates to be put down and cries often. Any suggestions on how to break her from this habit. When would be a good time to add cereal to her breastmilk? I am breastfeeding. Does anyone know of any foods from their experience that may be setting her off that I should not eat. I don't eat any spicy food or foods that would cause gas such as beans or brocolli. I do eat salads and drink herbal tea a lot. I switched from regular milk to soy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2006-12-19 10:02:55 · 5 answers · asked by sunny02 1 in Newborn & Baby

I'm due in 2 days with my first (It's a boy!), and there are no signs of him coming! :(

Was your first child early, late, or on time?
What were some signs that you were going to go into labor soon?

Thank you :)

2006-12-19 10:02:21 · 31 answers · asked by Huliganjetta 5 in Pregnancy

2006-12-19 09:59:21 · 9 answers · asked by princess 1 in Newborn & Baby

i just don't know anything about this, so i thought i'd ask a few girls maybe...

2006-12-19 09:59:11 · 19 answers · asked by Tyler 1 in Pregnancy

I will be 28 weeks tomorrow. I know I have some time before my baby is actually here but, I'm curious. I know what to pack in my bag and what to pack for the baby.. but, I can't help but wonder what does the baby actually need when he's here? I have a list already and just wanted to know if you all had anything to had..

Things needed for Tristan
(things I don’t think people will think of)

Shampoo--
Head to toe body wash (?)--
Baby Powder--
Baby Oil--
Baby Q-Tips--
Cotton Swabs (for belly button)--
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly--
Baby Orajel--
Boudreaux’s Butt paste or Destin--
2 in 1 head support (for car seat)--
Bottle warmer--
Bottle sterilizer--
Thermometer --
Washclothes--
Diapers (huggies, pampers)--
Crib sheets, Playard sheets--
Mittens--
Socks--
Gowns--
Burp cloths--
Teething toys--
Receiving blankets (?)--

If you can think of anything else, please let me know! thanks so much!

2006-12-19 09:56:48 · 11 answers · asked by tristan's mommie 2 in Pregnancy

I have learned that I can't eat donuts or summer sausage, but I've been trying to decide what other foods I should stay away from.

2006-12-19 09:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by angelchild688 2 in Pregnancy

i got some good suggestions on yahoo answers:

armand hammer

ben dover

dick hertz

2006-12-19 09:55:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

She allows people to sell drugs, and use drugs in the house with the kids around. Also, she doesn't bathe or clean them, maybe 1 or 2 times a week. Child services wont help. She doesnt have a license, and drives all the time. What can I do? Seriously. They said one more driving offense and she's gone to jail for a while.

2006-12-19 09:55:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Ok, so when I was with my ex boyfriend, we decided to have sex.
He used a condom, but I feel pregnant. I feel bloated, I threw up... I might miss my upcoming period.
I`m scared...

2006-12-19 09:53:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I see nothing wrong in a woman/girl getting an abortion. I personally have not had one but if something were to ever happen and i wanted to get an abortion then i would.
Why can't some people just agree on this: Some people are for abortion and some are against it?

2006-12-19 09:51:17 · 15 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 in Pregnancy

I knew almost as it was happening. I even said to my partner: "Um. I'm pregnant." He thought I was nuts, but sure enough I was. I've never felt this way when I wasn't pregnant and I have a regular sex life. How did I 'just know' both times? My mom claimed to have known when she was pregnant with me as soon as it happened, so is it a genetic trait? Is this chemical? Has anyone else had this experience?

2006-12-19 09:49:35 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole L 2 in Pregnancy

My son is 27 months old and is very frustrating. He doesn't say more than 10 words and when he writes his letters he will scribble over them when you tell him that was a good job. He has been evaluated by speech therapy and they just said he was delayed in expressive speech and advanced in receptive speech. And yet he ignores me all the time. How do I get him to talk more and accept compliments. He is very smart, I just wish he would talk more. I am afraid that people will not see what he can do because he doesn't talk. I have tried with-holding what he wants until he at least makes a sound in order to get it (except for food or essentials) and he just gives up trying and cries. Right now his vocabulary is shrinking because he has stopped saying words he used to. His words include: mom, amma, cat, om (some), ball, book, tad (leapfrog), lay (clay). He can say his alphabet phonetically but not actual letter, he knows his numbers and can read the words he says. Please help.

2006-12-19 09:49:03 · 5 answers · asked by operaphantom2003 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-12-19 09:48:57 · 10 answers · asked by seriously2sweet4u 2 in Pregnancy

My breasts are really sore and it would free up some time so I can be with my family. Also daddy really wants to feed her as well.

2006-12-19 09:47:46 · 22 answers · asked by LOVE4U_25 1 in Newborn & Baby

2006-12-19 09:47:16 · 16 answers · asked by pokerpro_82 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I have a 2 yead old and i really want her to use a potty she sits on it when she wakes up and before bed but she does nothing even if she sits for a resanable amount of time.she actually did something the first 2 times but then nothing.

I have been trying for a week

2006-12-19 09:46:15 · 20 answers · asked by grugrupingpong 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-12-19 09:45:32 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My husnad and i have been trying for four months now. does that mean I cant have children?

2006-12-19 09:43:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

It's no been 57 days since I had my last period. I've taken TWO first response pregnancy tests, each a week a part and they've both come out negative. I've heard of a false positive, but never a false negative.....is that even possible? I'm eating normally and not under very much stress. I don't know what could be wrong with me, any ideas? I've researched pregnancy symptoms and the only one I have (other than the missed period) is fatigue. Lately I've been very tired all of the time. I have NEVER missed a period or had any more than 35 days a part. Any input would be VERY appreciated!

2006-12-19 09:42:06 · 12 answers · asked by seriously2sweet4u 2 in Pregnancy

Last night my 13 year old and 9 year old boys decided to have a paint war in the garage. They found my husbands paint gun for spraying walls and found some old house paint. Not only did they get completely covered in paint themselves they also got a bunch of paint on one of the cars, all over my husbands tools and one of the garage walls. I caught both of them in the act and then they claimed it wasn't their fault... do they think I am stupid? I ended up taking my 9 year old up to his room and spanked him after we got in the house. I told my 9 year old he was also grounded for 2 weeks on top of the spanking.

2006-12-19 09:41:56 · 10 answers · asked by Beth C 1 in Parenting

i am 37 weeks and 2 days i went to the doctor yesterday and he said that im still closed but 70% effaced...i've been having contractions but not frequent and each one i have is worse than the last...also ive been having really bad headaches but my blood preasure is totally normal..

also my baby is about 7 1/2 pounds so i think she's ready to come out because she started practicing breathing a while ago

2006-12-19 09:41:25 · 10 answers · asked by last3member2002 1 in Pregnancy

We are at a loss. We don't want to do an open adoption, but other than that we are open to suggestions. Are there schollarships, grants, anything in Texas??
Thanks for your help.

2006-12-19 09:40:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2006-12-19 09:37:52 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Since school as started in August, my son has wet his pants about 10 times now. He goes to another school on Mondays and Wednesday mornings until 12:00 then he goes to another 5 days a week in the afternoons. We thought something was going on at the morning preschool but there isnot. So when I take him to the afternoon preschool I make sure he goes to the bathroom before I leave but sometimes that does not work because he will still wet in his pants. Today I went to his class party and I told him I was going to leave to go to his brothers party and asked him if he wanted to go and he said no he would stay. I asked him before I left if he had to go to the bathroom and he said no. When I picked him up from school they had changed his clothes because he wetted in them. I asked him if he likes the afternoon preschool and he says he loves it. He doesn't wet in his pants at home or the morning preschool. So that is why I'm asking somebody to please please give me some advice.

2006-12-19 09:37:50 · 5 answers · asked by mom2boys 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

does birth control really make you gain weight? if so..how much? Because my mom wants to put me on it..but I don't want to gain weight=/...well..at least not much weight.

2006-12-19 09:33:10 · 12 answers · asked by monkiesnrabbitsloodaloop 2 in Pregnancy

He refuses to to poop on the potty chair. As soon as i get his diaper back on him, he goes.

2006-12-19 09:32:55 · 16 answers · asked by wwpmom 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

2006-12-19 09:32:33 · 21 answers · asked by Rebel 2 in Parenting

I was 15 days late for my period. I started light bleeding last night and its been fairly light all day. I feel intense cramps, just like any of my other periods just not all the flow yet. Should i be concerned about it? Or is this normal after being so late? I would think it would be extra heavy? I took 5 pg tests all negative. So grateful I am bleeding, but I'm not totally feeling on the safe side yet? Any advice? Hopefully its just catching up and I'll be normal tomorrow, just need some peace of mind, thanks!

2006-12-19 09:32:25 · 9 answers · asked by hallie 5 in Pregnancy