Pregnancy & Parenting - 23 January 2007

What factors cause this to happen? Is it because their parents ignore them? They aren't encouraged to have hobbies? If a child grows up in a rough area does it have to follow that they will become a troubled child?Is it possible to raise a happy, responsible child on a council estate?
I value your opinions on this because I live in a wonderful area now but it is only a 2 bed and soon Iwill have to buy a three bed elsewhere and I will have to buy in a worse area because of monety shortage. So I am worried that my children will become druggies or layabouts.

2007-01-23 08:07:50 · 21 answers · asked by cigaro19 5 in Parenting

2007-01-23 08:06:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I had quick unprotected sex 5 days ago for the 1st time,(2 insertions 5-6sec) The start of my last period was the 31st of dec. and there were 38 days between the one prior. I tend not to have a regular cycle. Am feeling VERY slight cramping and am confused on whether or not it is because of ovulation (I am very worried/stressed about the possibility of being pregnant and am not sure if that may be the reason for the cramping) or a sympton that I may be pregnant. Can you tell 4 or 5 days after ... under these circumstances?

2007-01-23 08:04:39 · 11 answers · asked by confused 1 in Pregnancy

i am 5 months pregnant and i get mad shooting pains at the bottom of my ribs and it really hurts has any1 else had this? is it the baby kicking you in your ribs?

2007-01-23 08:04:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am now 2 days late with my you know what. I kind of feel like I am going to start but I haven't. I just feel a little crampy. Should I take a pt now or wait? I really want to know. Thank you for your answers

2007-01-23 08:04:20 · 23 answers · asked by mother of 3 angels 3 in Pregnancy

Is it true that during labor, the doctor cuts your vagina to ease delivery? My boyfriend keeps telling me that and now I am seriously having a ceserean section.

2007-01-23 08:03:35 · 20 answers · asked by quizicalgal 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

ok ok ok i know it is not a reliable source to check your own cervix and it can be uncleanly..etc..however, i am looking for signs of pregnancy, and i am about 5 DPO. had intercourse on what i believe to be my fertile days. what does a "newly pregnant cervix" feel like? how about one that is not pregnant but after ovulation?

please only answer if you have knowledge on the topic, thanks!

2007-01-23 08:01:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

He's allergic to eggs and nuts, and we are a vegetarian family. He hates cheese, milk, formula, soymilk and beans, he even hates pudding and chocolate milk. The only proteins I get get him to eat are soy yogurt and romano cheese(not even parmisan). Any suggestions on how I can get him to drink milk or eat dairy?
How do I know that he's getting enough protein and calcium?

2007-01-23 08:01:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anne 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

well i think i had a period at the begining of january it was 3 days long and my breast were sore for a lil over a week before that and have still been sore so they have been sor for about 3 weeks now and i have been having cramps and i am not suposed to have my period for about another 2 weeks what does this mean???? any help would be great!!!!!

2007-01-23 08:00:39 · 2 answers · asked by lauren 1 in Trying to Conceive

Does anyone know of someways to natrally induce labor that actually work? without using herbs or pills.

2007-01-23 08:00:08 · 13 answers · asked by sarah_baby_johnson 1 in Pregnancy

This question is silly, but I have to ask. I'm 33 weeks with my first baby, and I have alot of braxton hicks contractions and achiness in my body in the past few weeks. How will I know when I am in labor? It's not something that I could miss, is it? I mean when it happens, I will for sure know, correct? I keep having dreams that I am in labor and have no idea.

2007-01-23 07:58:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Today it was his shoes and german homework... yesterday a new coat and an oyster card... last week several items including english text books, smart card, locker key, blazer, ties, sports kit.. it goes on. All lost, mislaid, left somewhere. Any practical tips for reuniting a 13 year old boy with his memory... Don't bother with suggested punishments, sanctions, financial penalties, star charts etc. Help needed before he bankrupts me.

2007-01-23 07:57:03 · 12 answers · asked by gnasherr 2 in Adolescent

At what week do you usually notice your breasts start to leak? And does it happen to everyone? I'm between 26 and 27 weeks and havent noticed it. Just wondered If I should be concerned?
*No Stupid answers please*

2007-01-23 07:56:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I had my period on 01/07/07, it lasted about 3-4 days which is normal. Me and my husband had sex before it came and sex for the couple of days following it. I have a two yr old, but haven't experienced whats going on now. I am going to the dr's this week, but just wanted some opinions... On the 18th of this month I noticed some spotting in my underwear and on the 19th i noticed light pink spotting when i wiped. Since then I have been having light but not painful cramps. I seem bloated, and am starving. According to the ovulation calc i would have ovulated on the 21st, but i noticed today i have had heavy discharge which is usually my 1st symptom... I don't know, please give me your opinion...?

2007-01-23 07:56:32 · 2 answers · asked by Marissa S 1 in Pregnancy

this is a completely serious question: What do inverted or flat nipples look like? If your nipples are flat, do they poke out when they are hard? Can you breast feed w/ these kind of nipples?? Are normal nipples just 'out there' all the time? This sounds silly I know, but I have always wondered and I would really like some serious answers, thanx!

2007-01-23 07:56:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-01-23 07:54:02 · 6 answers · asked by sweetjla18 1 in Pregnancy

My friend has a 6 month old and she cleans his ears out with a q-tip. She told me to do it to my 4 month old, but I don't think its good to stick a q-tip into her ear. She said they can't hear as good unless you clean theirs all the time, is she right? Do I clean her ears with a q-tip or do I just let the wax come out on its own?

2007-01-23 07:51:30 · 12 answers · asked by Proud Mother 3 in Newborn & Baby

is it okay to feed the baby your breast milk if its thick? and is it okay to go tanning if you're breastfeeding?

2007-01-23 07:48:08 · 19 answers · asked by last3member2002 1 in Newborn & Baby

I'm 4 days late for my period and i've been having cramps in my stomach for over a week. Then just this morning my nipples felt a little sore. but its just my nipple or the areola part of my breast. What part of your breast feels sore when you're pregnant? And do you think i may be pregnant? I've been trying for a couple of months now. I plan on taking a test on Saturday. Thanks for your feedback.

2007-01-23 07:47:54 · 8 answers · asked by panya 3 in Trying to Conceive

2007-01-23 07:47:48 · 7 answers · asked by Proud Mother 3 in Newborn & Baby

2007-01-23 07:47:34 · 7 answers · asked by sweetjla18 1 in Pregnancy

I have a 8 month old baby and I can't seem to get it together, I am always late to work, and my appts. I have a great mom who helps out which is great , but I plan on moving further away from my parents and I would like to be better organized on my own. How do I manage a young baby with such things as preparing daily meals, going grocery shopping and keeping the house in order without having to go to bed after 12 am on weeknights and not skipping out on spending quality time with baby?

2007-01-23 07:46:48 · 7 answers · asked by clarissa a 1 in Parenting

I know that not every pregnacy pill 100% accurate that that you won't get pregnant but what are the best name brands?

2007-01-23 07:45:48 · 11 answers · asked by ivrose12 1 in Pregnancy

I KNOW THEY MAKE KNEE PADS FOR RIDING BIKES BUT THEY WOULD BE TOO BIG any suggestions????

2007-01-23 07:43:09 · 12 answers · asked by MICHELLE P 2 in Newborn & Baby

Has anyone ever heard of this before and if so do they know anyone who has done it. Also, how do you prepare it to eat and is it nasty? Where do you buy it at? and dont tell me i shouldnt try to induce labor, the baby will come when its ready, blah blah...i know this people I am just curious.

2007-01-23 07:42:38 · 15 answers · asked by mommyto2 2 in Pregnancy

I took one depo shot from october-december.. I bleed for a while in december very lightly. january i havent got my period yet, but i took a test 1 week ago and it was negative. I have 4 boys and would love a girl but we werent trying, actually we used protection but there was a time that i thought it may have leaked out! i know my body pretty well and i was right on with each pregnancy this time im not sure but something tells me inside that i might be but because of that shot i took i dont know if missing my period this month means that i am pregnant? also my body always stopped bleeding when i was pregnant!

2007-01-23 07:41:44 · 5 answers · asked by A Proud Marine's Daughter 3 in Pregnancy

a week (slow season) to be calling me at work as he is home watching our 4 month old son... calling me to go to the store for diapers when he is home all day (with a car ) after I get home at 5:30-6:00 after picking up my own daughter from daycare?? That is pretty much the only chore he had to do all day.

2007-01-23 07:41:41 · 14 answers · asked by J M 1 in Newborn & Baby

2007-01-23 07:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Stu 5 in Pregnancy

I'm just bored about this question, don't you?

2007-01-23 07:39:39 · 14 answers · asked by LynX 3 in Pregnancy

I have a 5 year old daughter, who is in kindergarden. she had 2 years of preschool before this. For some reason she does not color or write well. she tries really hard,( and I am ok with her coloring outside the lines, but the school is not) she holds her pencil and crayons correctly, but she just doesnt seem to be able to make them work right. I have noticed that when she colors or writes, her left hand is always moving. its like she cant use her right hand independently of her left. I think that her left hand movement has something to do with the fact she isnt doing well. I have tried holding her left hand to keep it from moving, and she does do better when its still. if you know anything about this, I would love to hear it. thanks

2007-01-23 07:39:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler