Pregnancy & Parenting - 20 January 2007

I'm 31 1/2 weeks pregnant, and I'm getting a lot of annoying comments - from complete strangers! A typical conversation goes like this:
"Are you having twins? You're HUGE!"
"No, it's just one in there."
"Then you must be due any day now!"
"Not quite... I'm due in March."
The stranger then proceeds to touch my belly and ask if the baby is kicking right now. This happened three times yesterday! This is a picture, I really don't think I'm overly big for how far along I am:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r254/lucygoosey1721/MyPicture-1-1.jpg

How do I...
a.) Handle these comments?
b.) Prevent these comments from happening in the future?
c.) Keep them from touching my belly?

Thanks,
Lucy

2007-01-20 03:07:10 · 27 answers · asked by lvh_whitman 1 in Pregnancy

my dad said he made it up, but some how i dont beleive him.
please be honest
cheers people

2007-01-20 03:04:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

dry during the day. Some people say yes lift her and some say no. HELP!!

2007-01-20 02:58:54 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-01-20 02:55:52 · 25 answers · asked by anshu j 1 in Newborn & Baby

1st off, I have an 8 year old boy, 6 year old daughter and almost 5 year old boy. My daughter (6) has always been a difficult child, even as a newborn. Lately, she has started lying, to get out of trouble. I can hardly trust a word that comes out of her mouth. And when she gets in trouble, she puts up a hudge fight! And cries about what ever she is in trouble about for ever! My other two kids (boys age 8 and 5) obey pretty well, go to their room when told, and I dont have a prob. with them talking back. I fell like I have to be so hard on her. I just want her to act right, mind her father and I, and not throw temper tantrums. Sometimes she gets me so upset, I have to send her to her room and just let her scream, and I go out side, so I can ignor her, because I know that if I go in to deal with her, she will have me so upset, that I will hurt her!
Thanks for any advise!

2007-01-20 02:52:27 · 9 answers · asked by samantha 4 in Parenting

also has a more serious heart condition! Aydin (23mon) is still on the bottle, he wont give it up!! We had planned on taking it away when he turned one but he was in the hospital recovering from his first heart surgery! he takes a sippy during the day for the most part but at night and at naptime he wants his bottle!! We cant let him get really upset and cry real hard bc he gets too hot and gets sick!! What do I do?? any advice will be good!! Just dont tell me im a bad mom for him still being on the bottle!!

2007-01-20 02:52:15 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa Q 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-01-20 02:51:35 · 38 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1 in Baby Names

2007-01-20 02:51:30 · 16 answers · asked by elsewhere 1 in Grade-Schooler

I have been breastfeeding for 10 months, but the last month has been nightime feedings only. I stopped that last night, so I am now completely done breastfeeding, and now I am pretty sore. HELP!!!

2007-01-20 02:45:50 · 7 answers · asked by In Luv w/ 2 B, 1 G + 1 3 in Newborn & Baby

i am 37 weeks and due on feb 9 i didnt take any child birthing classes and just wanted good advice on how to breathe during labor

2007-01-20 02:44:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-01-20 02:42:14 · 29 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1 in Baby Names

2007-01-20 02:41:48 · 10 answers · asked by cassiehartman 1 in Pregnancy

Hi! I'd much appreciate specific answers (or advice/guidelines) for my question. We need to find fully elemental formula (to buy) in India for a toddler who has Gastro-intestinal tract impairment and cow milk, soy protein, multiple food intolerance. She requires an amino-acid based diet. The formula we are looking for are: ELECARE, NEOCATE ONE +, or NEOCATE JUNIOR. If you know any distributor for these formulas in India or can procure it for us, please let us have their contact details. This is urgent for the little child traveling. THANKS so much in advance :-)

2007-01-20 02:41:41 · 1 answers · asked by WorriedAunt 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Last night I had sex and I am on the pill, one pill away from my first month, and one day away from the green pills. I have taken the pills the same time each day never missing one. I used spermicide and a condom. During sex the condom slipped off, we didn't know it, and he came inside of me. Today I am using the Morning After Pill just in case. How worried should I be about getting pregnant?

2007-01-20 02:38:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i was having a conversation with my pregnant daughter inlaw, she says she will not let her son play with dolls or girl play with cars, depending on what she has of course, i said its a bit silly to think like that as kids will play with anything thats around and if a boy wants to push a pram then let him. what do you think? are we still in an age where this really matters? doesnt every1 have the right to choose what they want?

2007-01-20 02:37:13 · 33 answers · asked by Tracy 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-01-20 02:37:00 · 11 answers · asked by momof3 1 in Parenting

so i have a 3 yearold brother, we used to have like really abusive parents(they never beat him, just me) but ever since we moved to arizona to live with my grandparents he is really really shy around every body except me(he thinks im his mommy) and he hides behind my legs around every body, and hes really klingy towrds me, is this normal?? he only sits in the corner when i take him to his daycare and he refuses to play with the other kids, im really worried about him,can a 3 yearold be depressed?? he wont speak around my grandparents, and he will only speak to me, he refuses to speak english and will only speak Chahta Anumpa(its a native american languaga) my grand parents try to talk to him but he just looks at the floor and gives very short answers, whats wrng with him?? please help oh and im 14 so i dont know what to do with him, please help me i'am really worried and i dont no whats going on!! he doesnt throw tantrums and he never gets violent, wats going on with him?

2007-01-20 02:36:36 · 8 answers · asked by koi 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-01-20 02:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by cherish k 2 in Trying to Conceive

Im 19 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child and was wondering if you can get braxton hicks at 19 weeks or is it to early? Because i would say about 3 times a week i get this really bad pains in my lower abdominal which are like labour pains that that bad i have rang the midwife at the hospital and she said because im not bleeding everythink is more then likely ok. i go for my 20 week scan on the 31st and scared incase they say somethink is wrong and i worrying over tnothink or do you think i sould get it checked out asap?

2007-01-20 02:34:27 · 16 answers · asked by bobby 1 in Pregnancy

I have my schools semi formal next month. My dress has cross ties in the back of it. I have a size 38 D Chest and I really need to wear a bra with it. With a normal bra you can see the back of the bra. I can't get cups sewn into the dress because its my sisters dress. What should I do? Thanks in advance

2007-01-20 02:34:17 · 20 answers · asked by shiningstars 2 in Adolescent

im 25 years work part time having a 4 year old little boy and a wonderful boyfriend who i have been with since i was 18.

Im having my 2nd planed baby im 12 weeks and scared i wont be able to love my new baby as much as my little boy is this normal???

2007-01-20 02:32:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I weaned my 14 1/2 month old son just over a week ago. The first 5 days I wasn't engorged, no pain, nothing. Then I got my period and my milk supply went crazy. For two days now I've been pretty engorged. It has been quite painfull. I've been doing cabbage leaves and taking advil for the pain. Yesterday I hand expressed a little bit and noticed the milk was clear. I dipped my finger in it and tasted it and the milk was really salty (yeah yeah if you think it's gross, I don't want to hear about it!). Does this mean I have an infection or is it normal for the milk to go salty and clear when not being used anymore?

2007-01-20 02:31:30 · 2 answers · asked by Angela G 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

We have a 1 yr old son who used to have a great appetite. Now for some reason, he just hates to eat. We recently started him on regular homogeneous milk and whenever it come time for yum yum, he simply rejects it. He used to enjoy baby foods (jarred) such as fruits, veggies and chicken, but now he simply closes his mouth or spits it out. We're worried he's going to lose weight... Anyone experience something similar with their child, and if so, any recommendations?

Thank you kindly!

2007-01-20 02:28:16 · 7 answers · asked by JustMe 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Adults are free to mutilate themselves as they wish, but to do it to a baby without a rare medical condition is child abuse.
Inflicting unnecessary pain on a baby should, without exception, be a crime.
"Babies scream so hard that they end up with their faces red and mouths wide open with no sound coming out. I had to hold their heads to the side because some vomit from the pain."- Nurse
http://www.cirp.org/pages/cultural/glass0/

It is no different from female circumcision - unnecessary, barbaric.
Religions and people in power thought it produced more loyal subjects, people were less likely to play with themselves.
It is certainly not more healthy, the procedure often causes complications and infections.

ONLY IGNORANT RELIGIOUS PEOPLE WOULD RECOMMEND IT.

Some people would chop their babies arms off, if they were told that it is what God wanted.
( it's healthier - no more tennis elbow)
They must imagine God is standing at the gates of heaven checking penis's.

http://www.mothersagainstcirc.org/plastibell.htm
http://www.universalway.org/circtruth.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,59639,00.html
http://www.circumcision.org/response.htm

2007-01-20 02:25:37 · 24 answers · asked by Ringo G. 4 in Newborn & Baby

Did you have PMS like symptoms? Any dry cramping? Any subtle changes in the body? My appetite has increased a LOT in the past couple of weeks, and the bf and I had sex at least 5 times during the week of ovulation. Just wondering if there are early signs (other than the typical sore breasts, etc. that everyone writes about).

2007-01-20 02:20:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My 21 month old was complaining of a sore ear yesterday, So my mother told me to get him some Sweet Oil, and put a drop or two in, and that it should take the pain away. Well, Last night, I did just that and he seems fine this morning, OTHER than, The ear I put the sweet oil in looks DISGUSTING. It looks like it's full of blood, Only it's earwax ( I think)...

And I mean, His little ear is completely full....it's like whatever it is, Is overflowing out of his little ear.

It's a dark orange'ish color???


Is this what sweet oil is supposed to do?

2007-01-20 02:18:26 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

How do I instill in my kids an INTRINSIC desire to do well in school?
They are 13 and 14. One wants to be a doctor or veterinarian, the other wants to get into a very competitive university. I've preached and preached to them that in order for them to realize thier desires they must do well in school NOW. It's to no avail.
They are great kids, I couldn't ask for better. I'm just concerned that they're flushing thier future down the toilet. Please help.

2007-01-20 02:17:33 · 11 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Adolescent

Our 7 year old autistic child has the occasional night time accident. The problem is that he loves playing with plastic. If we put down a traditional mattress liner, he will rip up the sheets, find the plastic and shred it within a couple of nights. He likes playing with strips of plastic. We tried a heavy grade plastic from a hardware store, but he found that and tore it up as well. Any ideas on something that will product the bed; be comfortable enough to sleep on, yet he can't tear up?

2007-01-20 02:14:21 · 13 answers · asked by happydadto5 2 in Parenting

so i have a 3 yearold brother, we used to have like really abusive parents(they never beat him, just me) but ever since we moved to arizona to live with my grandparents he is really really shy around every body except me(he thinks im his mommy) and he hides behind my legs around every body, and hes really klingy towrds me, is this normal?? he only sits in the corner when i take him to his daycare and he refuses to play with the other kids, im really worried about him,can a 3 yearold be depressed?? he wont speak around my grandparents, and he will only speak to me, he refuses to speak english and will only speak Chahta Anumpa(its a native american languaga) my grand parents try to talk to him but he just looks at the floor and gives very short answers, whats wrng with him?? please help oh and im 14 so i dont know what to do with him, please help me i'am really worried and i dont no whats going on!! he doesnt throw tantrums and he never gets violent, wats going on with him?

2007-01-20 02:10:29 · 15 answers · asked by koi 1 in Parenting

has any 1 tried the chinese chart boy or girl b4 if yes was it right??

http://birth-chart.info/?awad3b&kw=pregnancy%20boy%20or%20girl&referrer=GoogleAdWordsContent&gclid=CL2DgqKi74kCFRZmMAodKT41JQ

2007-01-20 02:10:27 · 12 answers · asked by Rachel1987 1 in Pregnancy