Pregnancy & Parenting - 7 January 2007

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2007-01-07 11:50:42 · 3 answers · asked by gulliver 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I have read in some books that it's very important to talk to your baby while diapering, feeding, bathing, etc... Well, I do talk to my baby, just not as much ... I talk to her while playing and stuff, but not all day long... I just find it hard, I don't know why...
What can I do to improve this, and how much should I talk to her?

Thanks for your help!

2007-01-07 11:50:37 · 12 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Newborn & Baby

Ok, my hubby and I were married ten years ago. His cute kids were 4 & 5, and with their mother. We saw them maybe once or twice a year. (not because we didn't want them more...we were at their moms mercy). Anyway, stuff happend and we did not have them one day, and the next we did. They are 14 and 15 now. And while I love them super huge....they are not so cute as they used to be. The 14 year old girl and I are vying for 'Queen of the Castle' status, and the 15 year old boy is kind of not so considerate to girls.
Did I mention that my husband and I have a 9 year old girl who has been an only child in her home until now? The dynamics and tension around here is at times unbarable.
Please...I would welcome some advice on how to help all these kids have a better quality of life and to aleviate some of the bad vibes around the house.
THANK YOU!!!

2007-01-07 11:49:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

We don't know what we're having in April, but are having a tough time with girls' names. We have a rather long, Scottish last name. First names we like are Caroline, Katherine or Kate, Hannah, Grace and Josie. Any suggestions on middle names to go with those? Thanks for your help!

2007-01-07 11:49:23 · 17 answers · asked by Elizabeth M 1 in Newborn & Baby

am just wondering with this question ive seen it happen loads of times but when your like 15 onwards you want to be come preg and then when you think you have missed your blob they start worring about haw are they sopose to tell there mum and that i just dont get it

2007-01-07 11:48:41 · 10 answers · asked by keeley f 1 in Pregnancy

I have had extremely sore, tender breasts(my bras seem too small), weight gain and very light, spotty cycle not to mention mood swings and out of this world food cravings. I took a home test and it said negative, but how long before your period is late should you take it. I took mine early. I have been on the pill for the last 8 years. Thank you to anyone who can answer!

2007-01-07 11:48:32 · 4 answers · asked by Ashley F 3 in Pregnancy

What is it like? I hear it is hell! Could it be any more worse than a Navy Seal Training? What should I expect? I don't have a child but I want a jump start.

2007-01-07 11:47:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I have felt him for a few weeks (which suprised me because I didn't feel my first child until around 5 months).. anyway, am now 4 months and he is up that I can feel for hours at a time. Every now and then it hurts... He can't be that strong yet.. What is he doing in there that feels like a hurtful poke?

And no, it is not gas or cramps INSIDE my uterus... I do know where the uterus is... and I have been pregnant before, so I know it is the baby

2007-01-07 11:45:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm gonna stay with my parents a few more years yeah that's been decided anyway P.E. okay while your pregnant?

2007-01-07 11:44:05 · 10 answers · asked by 13 year old girl 2 in Pregnancy

2007-01-07 11:40:19 · 5 answers · asked by gulliver 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I was just wondering if bananas would upset his stomach alot? He's teething SOOO bad. I have been trying Orajel, frozen washcloths, teething rings, gripe water, Tylenol... Plus he seems to be EXTREMELY tired. All he wants to do is sleep, but it's restless and he's REALLY cranky when he awakes and wants to go back to sleep. Does anyone have any advice?

2007-01-07 11:38:20 · 19 answers · asked by Bailey K. 1 in Newborn & Baby

I've read some feeds on here stating that getting a midwife is better than going to a hospital. I would like some feedback about having a midwife verse having a doctor.

2007-01-07 11:37:53 · 6 answers · asked by mscac 1 in Pregnancy

My son's preschool is having a speaker come from the YWCA to talk to 4 yrs olds about good touch & bad touch. Do you think that a 4 yr old will be too confused & immature to understand the presentation?

I worry that it will open a lot of unneccisary comments from my son. I think he may not know how to take it seriously. For example what if I were to give him a spankin on his bottom & he were to yell out that I was bad touching him? Or what if he asks tons of questions trying to comprehend the difference? His Dad thinks he should go to learn what to do if someone does touch him. I agree w/ that. But I also think that he knows we never touch him in a bad way & he can't keep secrets, so I think that if someone where to do that he would think something was weird w/ it & tell us. He comes out & tells us when the teacher gives him a time out. And he asks questions if he doesn't understand something, like when someone dies. So wouldn't he be upfront about this?

2007-01-07 11:37:51 · 14 answers · asked by tanner 7 in Toddler & Preschooler

how long does it take to get pregnant after being on the depo shot? My last shot was in January of 2006. Me & hubby have been trying but no results yet. Why is it taking so long? Oh I was on it since my son was born in 2003.

2007-01-07 11:37:33 · 6 answers · asked by lilmoma4202006 2 in Trying to Conceive

i am a breastfeeding mother and i cant pump...even if im full i get nothing...i cant get a letdown...it just doesnt work, My milk supply is dropping because my daughter is sleeping through the night and Im told to pump off in the middle of the night so its like a feeding ...and i cant...what do i do, anyone got any advice.

2007-01-07 11:37:07 · 7 answers · asked by eyesopen16 3 in Newborn & Baby

They say that if you have a kid that doesn't talk about feelings, that it is becauses the parent is not approachable.. etc... is this fair?

2007-01-07 11:36:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-01-07 11:36:18 · 10 answers · asked by jsbomb 1 in Pregnancy

a dream of babies or pregnanciy what does it mean

2007-01-07 11:35:31 · 9 answers · asked by NO NAME 1 in Pregnancy

I just ask because my kid never had a problem with veggies or fruit.. but then i never saw the big deal, it is food. It is part of a meal. I served them with as much expectation as I did with meat and potatoes...

Do you think that parents 'secret' expectations... really carry into reality

2007-01-07 11:35:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

well, i'm 26 and had my tubal after my 4th daughter. i'm now a week late for my period and i'm never late maybe early but never late. i got nauseated yesterday morning and have a cramp in my lower abdomin. another baby would be fine i'm just worried about an ectopic pregnancy. please let me know what you think!!

2007-01-07 11:34:16 · 10 answers · asked by heather c 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My daughter is 5 and I was wondering if she is too old to bathe with a boy her age. If not, what would you think the cut-off age should be?

2007-01-07 11:33:47 · 16 answers · asked by Edith Piaf 4 in Parenting

Ok I will try and give as many details as I can with out making this too long. My husband has 2 kids from a previous mairrage. One of them is a 10 yr old girl. she is failing reading. Has been for the whole term (9wks). She lives with her mother. I think at her age if she is failing its because she is not getting enough or any help from home. Cara(the 10yr old) hates to read and so she will race through a book or just make excuses not to read. She comes here only on weekends and i have her read out loud so she can get the reading in she needs. Her mother doesnt seem to care. She is one of those parents that keeps her kids cause it makes her look good to others but i dont think she cares much for them. We tried to get custody 6 months ago and it took social workers 6 mos to evaluate her and by then she had cleaned up her act and told us now she looks good so there was nothing we could do to win them over. I need help How do we get these kids to do better when there mom wont

2007-01-07 11:31:15 · 13 answers · asked by Catie 5 in Parenting

I know it is really typical for a woman to want a kid but what about a man? I just seems odd. I was sitting there and I want a kid this is messed up!

2007-01-07 11:30:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

My son loves any type of meat and some fruits but he will not eat any vegetables except for french fries. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks.

2007-01-07 11:30:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

I haven't had my period in about a month and a half... I had quit taking my birth control about 3 months ago..I have been having stomach pains and feeling "bigger" and i think i look a little bigger too... but could it just be because i quit taking my birth control it's messing my body up... or what? Because i have taken a pregnancy test about a week ago and it came out negative...Please help....

2007-01-07 11:28:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I need help on names. Not sure if a boy or girl yet, but my husband really likes Hunter Eugene and I think its ok. I love Natalie, but don't know middle name. Oh, Last name is Runnells, and all suggestions on other names are welcome, especially boys.

2007-01-07 11:27:25 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-01-07 11:23:40 · 21 answers · asked by briana m 1 in Newborn & Baby

I'm 37 weeks pregnant and the past week or so I've been depressed and easily upset. I'm not really sure why either. I've jsut been in a down mood and I hate it. I can't wait for the baby to come and I want to be happy but I just feel down. Is this normal? Is it just the pregnancy hormones?

2007-01-07 11:23:05 · 12 answers · asked by ktpb 4 in Pregnancy

Can I give my baby dark corn syurp? I heard that dark helps you to go to the bathroom better and that's why I am giving it to her....

2007-01-07 11:22:42 · 6 answers · asked by Junedue2006 2 in Newborn & Baby

I am going back to work and leaving her with my mother-in-law. I left her there once for a day with a bottle of breast milk and the baby refused to take it. When I picked her up 7 hours later, she was starving and obviously very upset. I've tried a few different bottles and nipples and am going to get a few more to try. I've tried giving her a bottle, as has my husband and other people, but she refuses it. My mother-in-law is balking at wanting to watch her while I work because she "cries too much" because she is starving. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions that have worked for them? I'm DESPERATE!! Thanks in advance!

2007-01-07 11:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by ms_vic1 2 in Newborn & Baby