Pregnancy & Parenting - 9 January 2007

My husband and I are separated and he was cheating for over a year. Our 14 year old has been having a hard time dealing with things. She has an attitude now with her father and yelled at her grandmother for defending him. She has been an emotional wreck.

She has been doing poorly in school and has flunked a few classes. Now, I found out that she has been sneaking around with a boy who is almost 18. Her friends mom also said that she was smoking pot with her friend.

We have punished her, but I am wondering if having her father back would help her, or hurt her. We are constantly tense and argue when we are together. I just don't know if I can control her on my own.

2007-01-09 06:17:28 · 12 answers · asked by blue eyes 2 in Adolescent

How do i relax and stop thinking about trying to get pregnate while my boyfriend and i are doing it? I really want to be pregnate bad!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-09 06:17:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

My twins got their 4 month shots yesterday and my son is doing a lot of crying and spitting up. Is this a side effect of the shots, he doesnt have a temp. My daughter is just on the sleepy side.

2007-01-09 06:16:15 · 21 answers · asked by twinmommi 2 in Newborn & Baby

2007-01-09 06:16:02 · 19 answers · asked by mommyinneedofhelp 1 in Newborn & Baby

i want to chose a baby name with a african origin but i dont want to chose a name with a meaning that i like and i find out later on that the true pronouncation of it is awful sounding. can anyone help me

2007-01-09 06:15:02 · 6 answers · asked by lslong36 2 in Baby Names

im 22 weeks pregnant but im asking a question for my best friend she is almost 37 weeks...whenever ur stomach tightens up and gets really hard are those contractions that shes having?

2007-01-09 06:13:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

besides Chuck E. Cheese...YUK!

2007-01-09 06:13:22 · 11 answers · asked by Juicy 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-01-09 06:12:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

and does anyone know any tricks to get a girl?

2007-01-09 06:10:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

what do i do?

2007-01-09 06:10:31 · 29 answers · asked by John 1 in Pregnancy

I know about walking and the caster oil thing. I've only tried caster oil. But I can't go walking cause i have no one at home with me.

2007-01-09 06:08:25 · 21 answers · asked by nask8er15 1 in Pregnancy

I'm on my period but still think im pregnant. can i take a test while on my period or should i wait till its over? & how long after?

2007-01-09 06:08:18 · 7 answers · asked by Aquafina 2 in Pregnancy

okay so these is not a ? just want to share with everyone that this is my last week of being pregnant im going in on the 17 to have my baby boy.im so ready for this to be over.i know that sounds bad im just ready to hold my new baby and my 7 year old little girl is so happy that her little brother will be here soon.my day are long b/c im so close.

2007-01-09 06:07:21 · 17 answers · asked by barrett_s22 3 in Pregnancy

2007-01-09 06:07:14 · 14 answers · asked by faith_love_happiness2008 1 in Pregnancy

I have my first appointment w/my OB in 2 weeks, so I was wondering if anyone heard that it was dangerous to eat cold cuts. My friend who has 2 kids says she heard they contain a perservative that was dangerous to the fetus. Thanks!

2007-01-09 06:06:59 · 11 answers · asked by nurseratchet23@sbcglobal.net 3 in Pregnancy

Before ovulation, my temps were around 97.2 and after, they are between 97.5-97.7. It was hard to even tell when my ovulation spike was. I don't exercise much, but am fairly thin - and I had my hormone levels checked when I went to the gyno for a prenatal check-up and everything was fine. I am starting to get frustrated! I am 30, ttc for a year now and had a chemical pregnancy in September. Help!

2007-01-09 06:04:21 · 3 answers · asked by kitty 1 in Trying to Conceive

I dont feel she's ready in spite of other's telling me its time. I dont feel as if she is giving the "signs" that everyone speaks of. Her different relatives that watch her will tell me she gives them signs, but I dont get them. How will I know when she's really ready?

2007-01-09 06:02:40 · 16 answers · asked by mbhajny81 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

She is a very active child. I have a hard time getting her to sleep every night. I'm just thinking how do i get her to stay in her room.

2007-01-09 06:02:15 · 9 answers · asked by dee_knight2 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-01-09 06:01:34 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

2007-01-09 06:00:53 · 21 answers · asked by LaDy A 2 in Pregnancy

i felt this sharp pain in my left breast it comes and goes i just feel it about 1 hour ago till now it comes and goeas and am starting to get worried plz could someone tell me what could be a problem i dont drink or smoke.

2007-01-09 05:59:19 · 17 answers · asked by juli 1 in Pregnancy

I am baby sitting my friends daughter during the day from 7am to 6pm and we are trying like heck to get her potty trained....
She will #1 on the potty but no #2........
and sometimes she will do nethier one....
ideas? games? treats?

2007-01-09 05:58:26 · 12 answers · asked by poohgirl 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My breasts were really sore for a whole week and then it faded away. This hasn't happend before. When I've been pregnant I usually got the tenderness around one month after I got pregnant. I think I may be pregnant but now I don't know. I don't want to test until after the 11th. This is the first day of my next menstrual cycle.

2007-01-09 05:57:30 · 12 answers · asked by stuffyluvbug 4 in Pregnancy

I am 17 years old and im pregnant, my babygirl will be here in a couple months, and everyone has been talking about her custody. People have told me because i am not 18 i will not recieve custody of my child and that Dfacs will probably look into my case. I am not married, so i don't know how its going to work out.

2007-01-09 05:56:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I am about to go on a job interview and i am 3 months pregnant. Should i tell them. It is illegal for them not to hire them over it but i know it would make a big impact on if the hire me or not. Or should i not tell them and just show up in matenity clothes one day if i get hired??

2007-01-09 05:56:09 · 22 answers · asked by Suzy Q 1 in Pregnancy

why are senses so important n small babie? i.e. survival and basic instinct. what toys help develop touch sight and hearing?

2007-01-09 05:55:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Abrianna Rene
Aubrianna Rose

2007-01-09 05:55:32 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

My boyfriend and I had sex twice just after my period witch was 12-10-06, I have taken two pregnancy test and they have both come up negative I had cramping about a week ago and thought for sure I was getting my period and didnt my brests are so very sensitive now andd have been soar for about a week. I think I may be pregnant but I am afraid because I have had 2 miscarrages in the past the last one was 14weeks in the preganacy. when would the best time to take another test be? could I be pregnant and if so what can I do to minimise my risk of another miscarrage? serious answers only please.

2007-01-09 05:54:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

This question concerns a 10 yr. old boy who has had rather spotty maternal care for most of his life. The father has been loving and responsible, but maternal care was somewhat lacking.

Now, the grandmother has taken over the primary maternal position in the home, at the request of the father. There is basically a good relationship between the boy and the grandmother. She is helping improve his study habits and basic social skills.

HERE'S THE SCENARIO:

This boy has become accustomed to being allowed to argue with the maternal figure in the past and often be given his way - specifically at mealtime - in order to just preserve the peace. Now, the grandmother is working diligently to make some positive changes in his behavior with loving but consistent discipline.

The boy has already been given 3 "wild cards;" three foods that he is given permission to pass on. The boy has been included (when he wishes to participate) in grocery purchases. The grandmother is an excellent cook, dietician and mother.

QUESTION:

In the interest of teaching the boy that he's not just going to be given options about every little thing, nor control over what is prepared and served for meals, would it not be fair to simply tell him,"Alright....look. You are only asked to TRY a little bit of everything that's served. You are not going to just fill out on the things you like."

If there is any whining....he will be warned once, gently.

If the whining persists, he is excused from the table and given a glass of water and some saltine crackers. He will not starve or suffer malnutrition by missing a meal here and there, but he will (hopefully) learn that whining will not be tolerated at dinner time, and that it is the parents who are in control - not him.

He's a bit too programmed into getting his way. This is not a healthy pattern to allow to continue.

Comments? Experiences?

2007-01-09 05:53:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

why dont you want to do things for them forever . what if they dont want to move out

2007-01-09 05:53:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting