Pregnancy & Parenting - 12 January 2007

My daughter is now 10 months. Since she was 8 1/2 months we have been slowly switching her to whole milk. And yes her doctor knows about this. They said to do it slowly. So we have been doing 7oz formula 1oz whole milk for a week, then it's 6-2, 5-3...etc. The problem is this: when she gets to 4-4, she become badly constipated. I try to continue it for a couple days so she can get used to it, but she only gets worse. The last time it was so bad she slightly bled from straining. Not much, just enough to barely see it on her stool. I've told her dr. about this too. And they say to start over again, it's supposed to help her system get used to it even more. But everytime we get to 4-4, she gets badly constipated. Should we try another milk? Like 2% or something.

2007-01-12 02:52:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

and convince the other person you mean it

2007-01-12 02:50:14 · 25 answers · asked by rjhamuk 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I live in IL and would like to start babysitting in my own home, but I don't know what is a reasonable price to ask for.

2007-01-12 02:49:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I know you're not supposed to mix formula and breast milk because it does something to the iron, but does anyone know if it's okay to mix formula and cow's milk? I'm trying to ween my 1 year old.

2007-01-12 02:49:08 · 10 answers · asked by crystal 3 in Newborn & Baby

I have recently found out that i am pregnant. When i told my boyfriend the news he was not happy. He doesnt think he's ready to have a baby, and wants to travel more before settling down. I felt the same until i found out i was pregnant so i completely understand where he's coming from. Despite this, he has told me that it is up to me whether i want to have the baby or not. He has said he will support me 100%. I dont think i can have an abortion. Am i being selfish by wanting to have this baby even though he has said he's not sure?? Thanks for any feedback...

2007-01-12 02:47:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Does anyone need some medium sized maternity clothes in Utah? I live in Utah and I have a bunch. Unfortunately I am too fat to wear them. lol... but if I could use them to bless another pregnant woman that would be awesome. Let me know. Thanks

2007-01-12 02:46:08 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs. Always Right 5 in Pregnancy

2007-01-12 02:45:51 · 4 answers · asked by TTC #1 With PCOS 3 in Trying to Conceive

I'm in my 2nd trimester!

2007-01-12 02:44:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Duh!

2007-01-12 02:43:47 · 19 answers · asked by Jade Goody 2 in Pregnancy

Where's the best place to shop for maternity clothes?

2007-01-12 02:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by qine76 1 in Pregnancy

I'd like to spend $20-$25 and I don't want to just get her a gift card. If anyone has any ides, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you.

2007-01-12 02:41:03 · 10 answers · asked by Willie Rose 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I have a 12 year old step-daughter who recently started talking to herself. The other day she was talking to someone named "Tasha." We have been having some conflict with her (step-daughter, not Tasha!) since she came back from living with her dad for a year. She also talks of real friends at school, so I don't understand why the imaginary friend. I have been wondering if her dad did anything to her (he's a bit of a sex/porn addict). What do you think?

2007-01-12 02:41:01 · 9 answers · asked by living_stone46 1 in Adolescent

I keep feeling very sick. should i just wait until my period is due?

2007-01-12 02:40:55 · 14 answers · asked by vic 1 in Trying to Conceive

2007-01-12 02:38:57 · 6 answers · asked by Mappy~Jazz 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I am 9 weeks pregnant and have severe morning sickness which has resulted in me having anti-sickness medications - which I throw up. All I can do is throw up and sleep all day (because I am not eating I am so tired)

Please if you have any ideas on how I can sort this sickness out so I can eat / drink small amounts - it would be gratefully recieved - yes, my consultant does know how bad it is, and have been told I have a week to start seeing improvements or I will need IV fluids

2007-01-12 02:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by schmushe 6 in Pregnancy

she is very intelligent and knows she has to go potty in the toilet! she just won't do it. I have been told not to force her, but she will be in preschool next school year. does anyone have any advice?

2007-01-12 02:36:33 · 12 answers · asked by jacksonblonde 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

i need bebe names 4 a project and fast!! thx!!

2007-01-12 02:36:10 · 19 answers · asked by sara_skipper 1 in Baby Names

is that had for my unborn child? i have an appt on the 24 should i try to get one sooner? i drink alot of water and juice so i really don't know how i got one. but like i said is it bad for the baby im carrying?

2007-01-12 02:33:28 · 21 answers · asked by littleluvkitty 6 in Pregnancy

someone farts and they think they may be pregnant.

2007-01-12 02:32:50 · 24 answers · asked by Jade Goody 2 in Pregnancy

I have heard from some you never wake a baby - some say keep the scedule.

2007-01-12 02:32:07 · 23 answers · asked by cfisher4234 3 in Newborn & Baby

I had my first appt yesterday morning and i got to hear the baby's heart beat! At first the doc couldnt find it and then she tried it again after everything and we finally heard the heart beat, but it wasnt for long. the doc said that the heart beat was a normal one. why was it so hard for her to find it tho??? has anyone had this happen to them before??? please let me know! thank you

2007-01-12 02:30:20 · 20 answers · asked by hanna 2 in Pregnancy

i spoke to my doctor over the phone explained not taking pill regually and light head got bad tummy she said sounds like virail infection but could i be pregnant?????????

2007-01-12 02:29:47 · 10 answers · asked by purdy 1 in Pregnancy

Hi, can anybody help me.. my husband planned to have our first baby.. but, im not really sure if these signs im having right now are signs of pregnancy or signs of getting my period. such as swollen breast, crumps, getting a headache sometimes.. im expecting my period in the next 5 days.. but this feeling i have is like im getting my period.. i took an early pregnancy test yesterday but it came out negative. is it too early?

2007-01-12 02:29:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

went to the doctor yesterday and my cervix still will not dilate and baby is up high not even at the brim of my pelvis i am 36 going 37 weeks shouldn't things be happening

2007-01-12 02:28:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

okay im continuing with my question... but i dont even know what to do because ya i know my dad loves me but like its weird my parents are split up and like i tell my mother anything but this time its weird and my mother lives in the valley (south Texas) and that is 4 hours away from where i live and my dad and step mom always threatin me saying if i do anything stupid like they would send me back to my mom and i tell them that i dont care but then i cant leave my boyfriend and I REALLY DISLIKE MY DAD cuz he dont even let me HAVE A BOYFRIEND but i am not gonna listen to him i love my boyfriend and im real happy and my dad dont understand

2007-01-12 02:27:32 · 15 answers · asked by happy mom of a Feb 2008 baby 1 in Adolescent

What are the consequences of being overweight and pregnant? I read that it isn't about the weight it is about how healthy you are.

2007-01-12 02:26:33 · 9 answers · asked by Michelle 5 in Pregnancy

I´m 5 moonths pregnant and I live in Germany. My parents are Arab and abroad. I would like to give my son (if it´s a boy) a name that won´t be too awkward in Germany or pronounced weird and at the same time it should also be easy for my parents to pronounce and not sound too European coz they would find that weird! I was thinking of Kai. Similar names would be nice. Basically a name that could have an Arabic ring to it but at the same time not TOO arabic that the kid would still be able to grow up not being an outcast. Help!

2007-01-12 02:26:00 · 9 answers · asked by blackmagic 1 in Newborn & Baby

I am almost 13 weeks and I have been having some really weird dreams. I had one the other night in which I was having an ultrasound, they said it was a girl, then my mother-in-law wanted to see it so they did it again and it was a boy, but she said, "something doesnt look right, this is a down syndrome baby". Although it looked more like a rat than a down syndrome baby, it had jet black hair, piercing green eyes and teeth (yes teeth!) that all overlapped each other. It was horrible! I think some of it was attributed to my intense fear that something will be wrong with the baby! Anyone else have some good ones?!

2007-01-12 02:25:17 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I had sex about a month ago on December 10th. My period was due that thursday (14th). It did not come. On that friday(15th) i had nausea and sore breasts. The nausea lasted 2 days and the sore breasts for 5 days (they did grow and are still that size). I took a pregnancy test 2-3 days late and came up negative(17th). 9 days after intercourse i felt a pain in my lower left abdomen that lasted 6 or 7 hours and never felt again. After 5 days of having sore breasts and nausea, my symptoms went away completely and that next thursday (1 week late for my period/11 days after intercourse) i bled on the heavier side for 2 days and the period or implantation bleeding stopped after 5 maybe 6 days. It has now been over 4 weeks... i have no pregnancy symptoms, i am not tired.. only when i work and the only thing i have are headaches which i have always had even before now and my legs and feet get sore after workin for 2-3 hours. i know the best thing is to take a test.. i just want an opinion.

2007-01-12 02:23:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I had a bit of a quibble today with another shopper at my supermarket. Im 21 weeks pregnant and suffering badly with my back, to the point i can't stand up for longer than an hour. I am also clearly pregnant, my bump is huge. Anyway I decided to park in a parents space, figuring I was pregnant so I am a parent so have as much right to park there as anyone else with children. Another shopper took issue with this and was very abusive. i regused to move, and she complained to the supermarket. Now, in your opinion, who was in the right? Do u think i have as much right to park in these spaces as somebody with their kids already born??

2007-01-12 02:18:56 · 20 answers · asked by Serry's mum 5 in Pregnancy