Pregnancy & Parenting - 20 December 2006

im 19 years old i live at home with my parents who are very strict my dad never home he drives truck but the days when he is home its hell i try & not be here he treats me like a child he trys to make rules for me and control me we fight alot and in the end he trys to justify it by saying i love u & i really honestly cant stand him we got into an argument today & he told me im very disrespectful and i think i can do whatever i want & if things continue 2 b this way he will ground me & take control of every aspect of my life & depending on my attitude he will make it so miserable for me ill have to ask him if i can even breathe i mean im 19 years old he talks to me like im a child & i hate it i dont know what 2 do we cant sit down & talk cause everytime we do it turns in2 a fight 2 top it all off i have a boyfriend whos the light of my world only my parents dont know bout him because hes black & my mom has forbid me 2 date him but he makes me so happy & im not gona give him up even if they do find out about him hes been asking me 4 mths 2 move out with him but im scared of what my parents will do if i do then on the other hand my bestfriend wants to move out 2 & i really would wanna move w/her & her daughter but i know my boyfriend would b mad i know this is confusing but any little bit of advice would b helpful thx

2006-12-20 13:34:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

Why would my 3 year old all of a sudden begin peeing in her pants at least once a day.She's been potty trained for a long time but all of a sudden has been wetting her pants daily. No signs of a medical issue. What could be causing this behavior and how to deal with it? Thanks

2006-12-20 13:32:15 · 12 answers · asked by Nikki 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

I have a son that is 17 months old. The doc says at this age he is suppose to be saying atleast five words. He doesn't say any. He says "da da da" when I encourage him to talk. The doc is setting him up for an appointment to have his hearing checked. I think he can hear fine b/c he comes when I call him and he dances to music. He even mimics sounds, but not really words.
So my question is, should I be worried?
And is there any other mommies out there with a child who didn't speak right away?
thank you

2006-12-20 13:29:41 · 24 answers · asked by pixiedustplease 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

i plan on buying a baby sling and i was just wondering: parents, what kind/brand of sling/carrier did u like the best? why?

2006-12-20 13:28:34 · 10 answers · asked by green march 2 in Parenting

2006-12-20 13:26:27 · 10 answers · asked by fabyoulusone 1 in Pregnancy

I posted this before, and got some good answers, but not nearly enough to make the week. I majorly need help.

Important points:
1. There is NO money to be spent. I have just had to have my PC repaired.
2. Going anywhere is out- we aren't in a place that has anywhere to walk to, and my vehicle won't hold the lot of us (I have a 4yo, 3yo, and 8 month old of my own).
3. Please do not suggest coloring or drawing- he considers that 'work' now that he does it at school.
4. Ditto movies/tv. He couldn't sit still through a commercial.
5. Outdoor games are good, but they have to be minimal adult participation since I can't leave the baby in alone or take her out in the cold any length of time.
6. Baking cookies or cooking in any way is also out since he doesn't eat.

2006-12-20 13:25:59 · 13 answers · asked by imjustasteph 4 in Grade-Schooler

For a couple weeks, I've had the feeling that I'm pregnant. I've taken 3 tests so far but they said negative but I feel that they were wrong. I have weird cravings, I've gained some weight and it feels like there's something in there. My back hurts, I can't sleep a certain way on my side or on my stomach because it's uncomfortable and it hurts, I feel dizzy/noxious daily, and I get hiccups out of nowhere (I also burp and feel gassy more than usual) Friends say that I look/act/seem that I'm expecting. Are these symptoms of pregnancy?

2006-12-20 13:24:51 · 6 answers · asked by monfieca 3 in Pregnancy

okay, me and my best friend have been fighting. she ditched me to be more popular. her name is carlie and she ditched me for a gilr named rylee. well i have a myspace and so does rylee. rylee was emailing me and being nice. so i was nice back. and i know this is bad but i know carlies email password and i went into her email and i saw emails from rylee. i looked and carlie was mad at rylee for talking to me. and rylee said " it doesnt matter, i deleted her off my friends list anyway". YEAH RIGHT. i deleted rylee from mine. i really want to say something but i dont know if i should or what i should say. help?

-hetty♥

2006-12-20 13:24:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I had a vaginal delivery with my first and I thought the recovery from that was bad......I am really worried due to all I have heard about recovery from a c-section. Everyone says it is so much worse!

2006-12-20 13:24:26 · 19 answers · asked by meganmomto2 1 in Pregnancy

alright here is the details. Me and my husband have been trying for a child for 5 months. Last reguarl period was on November 20 was intimate many times after that. On December 12,13 I had what I think is a period but not sure, mine usually last 4 or 5 days this only lasted 2. Had bad cramps and only one day of normal bleeding. I havent taken a test yet planning on doing that tommorow just not looking forward to the neg results again, but I have been very tired, slighty sore boobs and a slight pain every now and then on the left side of my adomian, I have broke out on my fave , acne, and i dont normally break out until a day or 2 before my period. I have pain in my lower back. Just wandering what everyone thought before I take the test tommorow? Any help from other women who bleed normal for one day and was still pregant. Oh yeah the other things not normal is going to the bathroom a lot and I get to emotional over things I would never get that way about.

2006-12-20 13:24:14 · 12 answers · asked by Just hanging around 1 in Trying to Conceive

2006-12-20 13:24:13 · 2 answers · asked by Tia B 1 in Pregnancy

what if you did not have any sexual intercourse, yet you missed your period, are you pregnant?

2006-12-20 13:23:09 · 1 answers · asked by walalang 1 in Pregnancy

I wrote a couple weeks ago about having sex 4 days before predicted ovulation date. Now I am 2 days well almost 3 days late. Could I be pregnant? Having alot of discharge (which makes me think I am on) but no period. Also cramping every now and then, but not constant as if menstrual cramps.

2006-12-20 13:21:12 · 7 answers · asked by Icy 2 in Pregnancy

i have read in the net that you spotting is when you have little dots or a short period...but how could you tell if you spotting or actually having your period...is there a big difference? also another question is brown or pink at the end of your period normal?

2006-12-20 13:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2006-12-20 13:17:42 · 15 answers · asked by luvbeingatwin 1 in Newborn & Baby

My best friend has asked me to be the Godmother of her first unborn child. I am not sure what that means on my behalf. What will I be responsible for?

2006-12-20 13:16:17 · 16 answers · asked by 112 4 in Parenting

We babysit a baby that just turned 1yo. Her parents give her a pacifier at home but we dont let her have it here because she never needs it. She wouldnt take one when she was a newborn but they forced it on her anyway to shut her up. Since she didnt need it that young then why do they let her have it now that she can calm herself now. I beleive that she doesnt need it but her parents give it to her to shut her up, because they give it to her in the carseat before she even cries to shut her up for the ride home. When she gets dropped off I automaticaly take out of her mouth and put in in her carseat so that way we dont lose it. She doesnt not cry when I take but her mom yelled at me for taking it from her. How do I explain to her that she doesnt need it.? And that she is just creating a habit? How do I explain to her that she never uses it here? They can't control her at home but she's an angel at our house. She just chews on it she dont suck it.

2006-12-20 13:14:48 · 12 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Parenting

Okay when you first came home with your baby for the first day and time ever(fisrt child as well) how did you know what he/she needed first or what you needed to do first. And what did you do?

2006-12-20 13:14:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

same question as last time but updated... can cramping feeling constepated and nausea be early sign ?
and frequent headaches getting sudden feelings of nausea be a sign of pregnancy?
and last week my teacher was eatin a hot dog and I felt like throwin up all of a sudden? could that be one too?
and I've had un protected sex on dec 3

2006-12-20 13:10:24 · 6 answers · asked by girlsrules_62 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

my g/f and me were discussing pregnancy options we both agreed that we would want to go with an abortion, how much do they cost, i have blue choice select as my health insurance, would i be able to use that to cover it, or even reduce the cost, or would it not cover anything, and would it matter if she is still on her mothers health insurance

2006-12-20 13:09:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2006-12-20 13:09:18 · 7 answers · asked by Ms. proud to be #4 3 in Pregnancy

2006-12-20 13:06:47 · 12 answers · asked by fabyoulusone 1 in Pregnancy

I had my period on dec. 2 and my boyfriend ejaculated in me dec 13 adn16. For like a day i had a strange pain in one little spot in my abdomen, and sometimes i havea funny feeling in my abdomen. I'm also bloateed and get upset stomaches. Are these signs that i'm pregnant or am i just being paranoid. I'm due to have my next period on the 29 of this month

2006-12-20 13:04:43 · 13 answers · asked by little bit 2 in Pregnancy

My 3 mo. old pulls the blanket over her head in order to sleep (don't worry, I watch her closely..for those who are worried). It totally cracks me up. When I pull the blanket back, she looks at me out of the side of her eye and cracks up (which cracks ME up, too). She also gives the pouty lip each and every time my mother in law holds her...which I think is totally hilarious, but my MIL doesn't find it very funny. She also talks my ear off when I'm changing her and looks at her mobile as if to say, "Hey bumble bee guys! Remember me?"

I can't wait till she gets older and does more cute and funny things...I'm sure there are plenty awesome moments to come.

So what does YOUR baby do that cracks you up?

2006-12-20 12:59:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

see i hate having sex cause i just got her pregnant and shes quite the *****. Advice?

2006-12-20 12:55:37 · 16 answers · asked by K-Low 2 in Pregnancy

2006-12-20 12:54:43 · 15 answers · asked by mommymatthews 2 in Newborn & Baby

Although we keep all harmful things put up we are still worried because she could fall and hurt herself or just anything and we wouldn't know. We have put bells on her door and have a monitor in her room...this still does not help, we don't want to lock the door in fear of fire or if she needs to go potty. Please help if you have something that could help with this.

2006-12-20 12:51:35 · 12 answers · asked by TLC 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Be honest.

2006-12-20 12:49:54 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

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2006-12-20 12:49:26 · 5 answers · asked by PremiereTalentUSA 2 in Newborn & Baby

my g/f is on birth control, and i deff know shes using it and not telling me because i actually see her take it, so that out of the way, what is the chance of pregnancy if a chance of semen got inside her, because she wanted to see how it felt w/o a condom, im deff against that but i thought i might try it ONLY because she was on birth control, we really didnt go that far w/o a condom b/c i just went in and out a few times for about 5 seconds or so each time, i never climaxed inside but i could have possibly let a little pre semen inside her, but im pretty sure i didnt even get any pre semen inside her, but even if i did should we be worried?

2006-12-20 12:48:45 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy