Pregnancy & Parenting - 19 January 2007

my wife was as asked to be a surrogate mother for a friends of ours. 1st we havent had a child together yet i kinda want the 1st kids to mine not someone elses. 2nd their afro-american shouldn't they be looking for a black surrogate mother not my white wife? am i beening selfish for not wanting my wife to do this before we have our own.. god forbid something happens and she cant have my child... i dont know what to do?

2007-01-19 18:05:20 · 11 answers · asked by jamesonleadfoot77 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I can not do anything when he is awake.What should I do ?

2007-01-19 18:03:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Have you ever had a bad experience with adoption? If so, what?

2007-01-19 18:01:12 · 6 answers · asked by sillkee1 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I've heard that infertility begins to increase even by 30, is this true?

2007-01-19 18:00:35 · 7 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Trying to Conceive

I know it sounds weird but i also know i am not the only one since i have read "What to Expect When you are expecting" , this is my second pregnancy and with both i have had an excess of saliva and a constant phlegmy feeling in the back of my throat. I drink a ton of water to try to flush out my throat but whenever i am not drinking water, the feeling of something stuck in my throat makes me gag frequently and of course makes me nauseous. has this ever happened to anyone or am i just weird? does anything work other than a constant water flow?

2007-01-19 18:00:30 · 8 answers · asked by theburlaces 3 in Pregnancy

im in a middle school cafeteria
Size:medium
tables: about sixteen
stools at each table:12
detention tables:1 right next to the lunch line sometimes 2 if it gets full
note: detention tables have at least 1 person patrolling them usually 2 and sometimes 3
Trays:disposeable
table shape: rectangular 6 stools on each side
special ed tables:1 i think (off limits)
clocks:2 plastic covered
school security: medium 1 armed gaurd with hand pistol
normal patrol: 5 with 2-3 vps and principals walking the hallways
doors: 3 sets of doors
trash cans: 6, 1 recycle can
janitor:one
stage: yes
courtyard:yes

2007-01-19 17:57:53 · 13 answers · asked by Chicken C 1 in Adolescent

my b/f's and i have been together for 3 years and we both have i girl from previous relationship. His daughter lives with her mom and is spoiled and it shows. She demands everything and he gives it to her. I gave them both trouble the other day and said they were in time out and could not have cookies, but he came in and let only her out and gave her a cookie. I how ever did not give in with my girl and but tried to explaine how it was wrong but i am the bad guy. He will not lister to me and says he does not get to see her so thats why. They are both 6. Now my daughter is starting not to like him. And his dont like me. What do i do?

2007-01-19 17:54:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

I was just wondering if it would break her out or make her skin oily

2007-01-19 17:48:56 · 20 answers · asked by Isa J 1 in Newborn & Baby

This is my first pregnancy. I'm due March 12th. I do not know when to go into labor or what it feels like. Could someone give me advice?? Also, I read online that you should keep a bag packed for the hospital. What do you pack? Any advice is very much appreciated!! About contractions, labor, hospital stay, everything! Thanks

2007-01-19 17:47:20 · 16 answers · asked by mommy2be031207 2 in Pregnancy

So today was yet another arguement. This time over the babys sleep schedule. My husband started third shift a couple of weeks ago, and since then I have been able to, not only, get our three mos. old to sleep in his crib, but I have him on a schedule, too. He's been sleeping every night from 11-7. Well, my husband got mad at me tonight because I was getting ready to lay him down and he wanted him to sleep with us. I can't make him understand that it's important for him to sleep in his crib, and safer, too. He just tells me I read too much and shouldn't worry about everything like I do.

Keep in mind, his six year old brother still sleeps with his parents...and he somehow sees no problem with it.. ?

2007-01-19 17:39:47 · 17 answers · asked by ... 1 in Newborn & Baby

O.K its raining outside and I have 3 boys aged 6, 3 and 7 months. The older two have turned the house into a tip with all their toys (they can't play outside so what else to do???) I just yelled at them and told them to clean it up a bit, as I had to step over all the mess with the baby in my arms. But now I feel guilty. Kids are kids, which is why I am wondering. Am I being harsh expecting young kids to keep their toys cleaned up after playing with them, or should I let them have the mess??? What do you think?

2007-01-19 17:39:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

OMG....seriously.......OMFG.....idots are actually trying to pass this one through in California. The goverment is actually going to try to fine me for disciplining my child? Next they will make it mandatory to read books and say prayers at bedtime, Not that Im opposed to doing those things mind you, but who in the goverment has the right to tell me how to raise the children that I chose to birth and care for. Give me a BREAK anyone out there think its a good law?

2007-01-19 17:38:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My friends always tell me what words their child says and i feel ashamed and feel like im letting me and my child down when he doesnt say as many words. He ignores me and just babbles and plays with his toys. Sometimes he'll say words when i tell him to but its mostly when he wants to. I mean he already went potty in his potty chair and hes only 18 months old. Maybe hes really independant and he is just not ready to.Ofcourse he gets aggrivated when he wants something and he cant just tell me. He does really try.

2007-01-19 17:31:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

In dec my period started on 26th it ended on 30..i thought i was pregnant but i wasn't..I kept havein unpertacted sex..Then i thought i was pregnant but my period cam dis mouth all werid cam on the 16th ended today on the 20th..first it was brown pink yellow..then kinda normal bleedin then again brown...Could i be pregnant still? when should i take a test?...did i ovualte on the 8th or 9th?..last time i had sex was this mouth on 7th...

2007-01-19 17:28:51 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pregnancy

she got her period on the 31 of DEC and on the 14 and 15 of Jan we had unprotected sex. She had pain in her ovary on the 17 and she was feeling hot. today she had cramps and was dizzy and Nassau. she also released a clear mucus. she supposed to get her next period on the 31 but she never felt like this before. i look up an ovulation calendar and it said she was ovulating on the 17 she can she be pregnant? Thanx

2007-01-19 17:27:22 · 9 answers · asked by Lisandro F 1 in Trying to Conceive

2007-01-19 17:24:54 · 7 answers · asked by csnyder003 1 in Pregnancy

I just found out I was pregnant and I was sitting down looking at something on the internet and I got up and then all the sudden I got these sudden quick sharp pinchy pains in my lower abdomen... Was this normal..? They only lasted for like 5 seconds. I get these pinchy pains once in a while also but not sudden.. Is that normal too? This is my first child and it's late at night so I figured I would just get some insight from you lovely ppl. Thank you.

2007-01-19 17:21:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Women get slammed for having a baby at 18 or at 40. We get slammed for breastfeeding or choocing to use formula. We get slammed if we work or if we stay at home with our kids. We get slammed if we spank or use time-out. We get slammed if we use daycare or if we don't use daycare. We get slammed if we're divorced or in a non-marriage relationship. We get judged if we waited until marraige for sex or if we chose to have premarital sex. Why? Aren't we all parents that care about our kids more than anything? Aren't we all doing what we feel is best for our children? What does all of this have to do with the type of parent we are? I may be venting just a little, but I had to get this off of my chest.

2007-01-19 17:20:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

hello every body.i had two M/C in past one in 2003 and 2nd in 5.5.2006 my last period was 12.17.2006.my period are very regular 28 to 30 day cycle .this month i had implantation brownish spot on 20 day of my last period.i missed my period this month i was feeling sick i took home pregnancy test after one day of missed period its came postive.i went to dr clinic and told about test she gave me duphaston tab to prevent from M/C .she didnt take test in her clinic .from yesterday i am not feeling sickness i told this to dr she said no problem u should come for ultra sound after 2 weeks. i am 4.5 weeks now . i got pregnant 4 time and every time so much sickness .i am much upset that i am not feeling pregnant sign except missed period.is this ok plz help me is it possible i got false postive?and duphaston stop bleeding?

2007-01-19 17:18:05 · 9 answers · asked by iron c 1 in Pregnancy

The cot in of which we put our son to sleep is painted wood and so, as you can probably imagine, it is of concern to us that he chews the paint off of it when we put him to bed. Is there a solution that we can try? Cot protectors which are non-toxic (or unchewable?) A salve for his teeth? We've tried Bongella for teething but it doesn't seem to stop him. We've tried teething rings, teething dummies and putting him to bed with a dummy but nothing seems to work. HELP!!!

2007-01-19 17:13:30 · 13 answers · asked by Tim H 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I just got one of those clearblue easy fertility things and i dont exacly now when i should test my self i just started my period on the 18th of this month so when should i test?

2007-01-19 17:06:12 · 5 answers · asked by TRISHA 1 in Trying to Conceive

I live in Milwaukee.
I choose to NOT place my daughter in a day care because alot of them arent on the level I want.
For instance, My friend has sent her child to 3 different day cares in the area, Her son was coming home saying all sorts of cuss words and apparently it is fun to run around and show your privates. This forced her to quit her job and raise her 2 year old full time.
I want to get my daughter have friends and interact with other children I would just like to have her attend something with a little more supervision and discipline. My husband supports us for the most part, my job isnt that necessary, Its just for some extra money to have. I intend to full time raise my daughter but I want her to be social with other children. Any ideas as to what I could do, what other options are there for children besides daycare, possibly ones I could attend. Serious answers only please, and thank you.

2007-01-19 17:03:01 · 9 answers · asked by natalie rose 3 in Newborn & Baby

i was wondering if this was possible

2007-01-19 17:01:08 · 12 answers · asked by Adrian P 1 in Pregnancy

my periods date is still 15 days away can i know now that i have conceived or not i cannot wait for 15 days what test can i do now

2007-01-19 16:59:33 · 8 answers · asked by namu_bin 1 in Trying to Conceive

Im 23 weeks and am thrilled to be pregnant but I feel detatched from the experience. I have been excited when I buy stuff but I feel distant from the whole thing of being pregnant and whats about to come in a few months time. Also the thought of larbour and birth scares me along with wondering if I'll be a good Mum. I have always wanted kids and love being around them. Could it just be the fact that 4 months before falling pregnant with this baby I had a miscarrage and now I feel resereved? Is this normal?

2007-01-19 16:57:44 · 13 answers · asked by Confused 1 in Pregnancy

Do your force your daughter to wear things like bras, bodysuits, etc? Are those garments a law at your home? Does she complain or rebel? do u punish her if she rebels or disobeys? If you're a girl, are u forced?

2007-01-19 16:56:55 · 20 answers · asked by Marta M 1 in Adolescent

2007-01-19 16:56:12 · 19 answers · asked by Christina L 1 in Baby Names

you know how people say a girl is more better than a boy? well i was wondering by your point of view cause i dont know i think they pretty much act the same!!

2007-01-19 16:50:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I'm 12, 13 in three months. My mother thinks I'm very mentally mature. How do I convince her that I should get a lip ring?

2007-01-19 16:47:40 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

Has anyone ever gotten pregnant after this? Ive heard that after 7 years theres a chance that you can get pregnant.

2007-01-19 16:47:34 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous 2 in Pregnancy