Pregnancy & Parenting - 5 January 2007

I am expecting but I'm not sure whether I am having a boy or a girl yet. My husband and I decided that if I was to have a boy that his name would be Daniel and his middle name to be James. If we were to have a girl we would named her Ally and her middle names would be Elizabeth. Do you think these are cute names or would you change/add names?

2007-01-05 15:35:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-01-05 15:33:05 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa H 1 in Trying to Conceive

So, a good friend of mine has a daughter exactly 9 months younger than me. She lives in another state and so we primarily communicate via email at least a few times a week.
After he daughter was born, I sent her some very nice gifts, things I found really helpful and she made it a point to tell me that didn't use them.
I send pictures to her and never receive a "hey your daughter looks cute, what a great smile" or anything like that. I thought I was being paranoid, so I stopped mentioning my daughter and sending pictures of her. I also made it a point to talk about her daughter. Thinking that eventually she would say something... Not once in the past 2 months has she mentioned or asked about my daughter.

I would also like to add that I make it a point not to "brag" about my daughter to anyone else with kids because I hate it when people do that.

Is it possible she is so wrapped up in her own child, she doesn't even think about mine? What should I do?

2007-01-05 15:32:22 · 4 answers · asked by Johnny Johnny 2 in Parenting

gestational diabetes? Did someone call you and notify you? Just wondering because I had the test done Tuesday and the doc would have the results wed or thursday and I havent heard anything yet.

2007-01-05 15:31:47 · 10 answers · asked by Krystal G 2 in Pregnancy

2007-01-05 15:30:08 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Do you like the names Carmela and Carlotta?

Do you think they would make good names for a sibling for Annika?

2007-01-05 15:30:04 · 21 answers · asked by Jade 5 in Baby Names

ok well i asked a lot of questions last month about being pregnant and what not. But ever since then and even before my period was extreamly tired and i still am even after my period. i sleep 10 hours at least and im still dead tired at night like i can hardly stay awake. im more hungry then ever. and thats about it. But my period which i got Dec 30th till the 3rd was shorter and it was a normal period to begin with then it just turned into the brown stuff you would get like at the end of your period and lasted for 4 days. and that is all i had from then on. i had my normal cramps and heavyness the first day then by the second it was brown discharge like. i was just wondering if anyone has had this and been pregnant and please dont just give me some off the wall answer becuase i wouldnt do that to you. Thank you.

2007-01-05 15:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I have the wierdest feeling now.

You know how in magnets, opposites attract, right? And how some metals and elements aren't magnetic? Well, I feel like I'm copper. Nobody's attracted to me.

My friends have their own magnetism ways. EJ has long hair, and he racks up phone numbers faster than you can say "Santa Anna." And Chris, well, the girls go to him like mice to cheese.

Me, well, I keep on the quiet side, listening to my iPod on the bus or looking at the sky, or thinking about my old friends in Japan.

If you're wondering what girls I talk to, I talk to Therese (in English and lunch), Erin (math, science, reading, and anywhere possible), Halie (we're just lab partners now), and Allie (I'm getting her to like me, okay?).

I just feel so wierd right now since I'm so alone with no girl by my side all the time, telling me how cute I am and stuff.

So, my final question is: Am I a wierd outsider due to my lack of a girlfriend?

2007-01-05 15:26:30 · 27 answers · asked by ZZ 4 in Adolescent

My daughter doesn't want to hug or kiss us as often as she wanted to in her younger months. She is 19 months old and If I ask her for a kiss.. she'll turn her head and make a no kind of expression... I don't ever force her to give hugs and kisses... but it is different from how she was 3-4 months ago.

By the way, nothing drastic has changed in our home so why is she doing this? and what can I do to get more hugs and kisses from her if there is a way other than just waiting for her to hug or kiss me... sigh... :)

2007-01-05 15:26:14 · 12 answers · asked by A W 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

There is this girl in my music class is who is in grade twelve. She got pregnant in August but didn't find out until September. Every single day, she always talks about how sad she is, how terrible it is, etc. She never stops talking about her pregnancy, anytime anyone mentions "baby" or "pregnancy" she always jumps up and acts totally happy about it. It's really starting to piss everyone off and even the teachers at my school tell her to quit it. But she never does! What would you do in a situation like this? (Rude answers will be ignored).

2007-01-05 15:23:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

OK..my son is 12 and I took him to his yearly check-up today, let me start by saying NORMALLY I love my kids doctor and the reason I love him is because he's old fashioned (not as far as treatments go, but with his "bedside manner), he's down to earth, straight forward, holds nothing back, BUT today I do believe he crossed the line. Like I said, my son is 12, he HATES shot's (who doesn't), he wasn't expecting one because I didn't know he was getting one, or I would have prepared him, so, when the doc. pulls out the needle my son gets teary eyed, he tells him to grow up, sticks him with the needle, my son pulls away, needle comes out, doc says "good, now you get stuck again" When its all said and done, my child is still crying, the doctor tells me, IN FRONT OF HIM, "better go buy him a dress mom, he's acting like a girl" and walks out! I was dumbfounded! I comforted my son, and walked out feeling like i was hit by a truck! What would you do? Help please.

2007-01-05 15:22:29 · 14 answers · asked by irlefw 2 in Adolescent

I use the Chicco key fit which they are now saying only use with a seatbelt, not the base. Luckily my daughter will have a new car seat by tomorrow since she has outgrown hers anyway. I can't find any safety ratings about the Eddie Bauer Montecito or any stage two car seats or convertible seats. Anyone know of any good websites outside of national safety and traffic admin.

2007-01-05 15:22:05 · 17 answers · asked by jc2006 4 in Newborn & Baby

I was just doing some research on this and it seems to be rare but im still a little nervous about this happening to me. I am a healthy 23 year old and am 31 weeks pregnant. As im getting closer im getting scared about a lot and having a heart attack and dying while giving birth is one of my fears. SHould i be worried about this? I have been short of breath with some heaviness but i was guessing it had to do with how smushed eveything is. Is this normal? Thanks i know i sound crazy but im a worried first time mom.

2007-01-05 15:21:38 · 3 answers · asked by estkijedsco 4 in Pregnancy

My son and my brothers girlfriends daughter do not get along. She is 2 and he is 21 months old. They fight all the time. She trys to kiss and hug him and he doesn't like it, he fusses and pushes her away. When she is just feeling mean, I guess, she pushes him on the floor and tells him no no all the time. This has been happening for along time now, and I can' t help but giggle a little bit. My brothers girlfriend is babysitting my son now and the fighting is getting worse. My son smacked her accross the face the other day. How do we get them to stop fighting? We tell them that's not nice and not to hit, but that don't work.

2007-01-05 15:20:25 · 5 answers · asked by tricksy 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

I am Pregnant with my first child and its a girl she will due in the next 2 months and i was thinking of some baby girl names!

I personnally like Nellie, Natalie and Lilyana but still not sure which to pick!

What do you think your response would be really helpful!

2007-01-05 15:18:36 · 57 answers · asked by Moms Pretty little Princess 3 in Baby Names

My girlfriend period is not regular, after two months without a period we done it thrice. I want to know what is the percentage of her getting pregnant?

2007-01-05 15:15:35 · 3 answers · asked by leo- 1 in Trying to Conceive

My baby shower is coming up in the next few weeks. My first host was planning to come from out of state to throw the shower but now she can't get away. My second host all of a sudden says that she has a class that day that lasts all day long. I'm putting them behind me and thinking about the shower.

At this point I have people coming from out of state who have bought tickets to come, so I don't want to cancel the shower, and for me it's not about just getting stuff because we pretty much have everything, it's just a time to celebrate with family and friends.

Do you think it would be in poor taste to ask one of my invited guests to assume host duties with the game for the shower?

2007-01-05 15:15:01 · 11 answers · asked by dorriewilliams 1 in Pregnancy

Everything's always screwed up!

2007-01-05 15:10:49 · 22 answers · asked by Heartless_Hannah! 1 in Adolescent

It sounds like the states gives you ultrasounds by like 8 weeks pregnant? I am from Canada and normally have to beg for them because I've had a baby pass away inutero. I'm just curious if it is the way it is done out there. I think it is great if so.

2007-01-05 15:10:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am well aware that breast is best so hush to all the fanatics before you get on your high horses

2007-01-05 15:08:23 · 15 answers · asked by Boo Boo 5 in Newborn & Baby

my period is 2 weeks late, i took a test, it said negative. me and my boyfriend had sex around the time i was ovulating. the only bad thing is i cant go to the doctor because i'm waiting for my insurance to kick in. but i'm late and my breast are really sore, i get alot of headaches resently, i keep having to go to the bathroom even when i dont drink anything, and my stomach just feels like it is a huge knot, but i havent been throwing up. i'm nervouse to take another test because the last one said no and if this one says the same then i'm going to be really confused.

2007-01-05 15:08:22 · 10 answers · asked by kbob 2 in Pregnancy

2007-01-05 15:05:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My doctor gave me proestorgen for 10 days and then he said i should have a withdraw bleeding i was wondering how long after taking them all should i have sex so i can get pregnant. and how many times should i do it?

2007-01-05 15:05:07 · 3 answers · asked by belle 2 in Trying to Conceive

I was wondering if anyone has any advice to help speed up the labor process. I was in the ER last night and they said that i am just starting the early labor stage. I am not even a cm yet. I was just wondering how I can speed up this process, or if you cant how much longer does it usually take till I go into active labor.

2007-01-05 15:03:45 · 11 answers · asked by spoiledmogurl04 2 in Pregnancy

i should buy the following items as well:

Baby towels (or just regular towels).

Thermometers for the babies room and a bath thermometer

Bottles and formula - in case breastfeeding doesnt work out

I have yet to buy a baby bath yet but am still thinking about whether to get one on a stand etc

2007-01-05 15:00:44 · 26 answers · asked by Boo Boo 5 in Newborn & Baby

or that you hear while out or among friends

2007-01-05 15:00:39 · 37 answers · asked by evian 6 in Baby Names

I don't know if I'm out of the loop here, but I just heard about the idea of a "pushing present" today on the radio. I know my own thoughts on the matter here, but I wondering what yours are?

If you think it is a good idea, what do you think is an appropriate gift? Where and when should it be given?

Also, shouldn't I get my boyfriend a gift for being such a great support to me and the mental and emotional stress of seeing what is happening to me and not being able to do much for me?

If you are out of the loop as much as I am, it is a gift given to the new mother by the father as a reward to giving birth, basically.

2007-01-05 15:00:09 · 7 answers · asked by Noota Oolah 6 in Pregnancy

2007-01-05 14:59:57 · 17 answers · asked by team_ank 2 in Newborn & Baby

2007-01-05 14:57:25 · 10 answers · asked by team_ank 2 in Newborn & Baby

A guy on my bus will ask me out several times and when i say yes he'll dump me after a couple of days

2007-01-05 14:55:07 · 10 answers · asked by ~Baby~Girl~ 2 in Adolescent