Pregnancy & Parenting - 29 January 2007

Okay, here's my story.... I have raised my son as a single mom until recently becoming engaged. My son is now 6 years old. I'm getting married this year and talking another child shortly thereafter. I'm not so much worried about the relationship between my fiance and my son, they are best buds. However, I am worried about how my son will react to a new baby in his recently added on family. Has anyone gone through a similar situation and how has it impacted you and your child?

2007-01-29 03:28:39 · 9 answers · asked by angel 3 in Parenting

i took the 1 hr test..and got a 137. family history.
I am sure that i will fail the three hr test I am taking later on this week.
I want to start now..controlling my diet...and eating right.
what are some good carbs..bad carbs?
how many times in a day to eat
fruits are okay?
i heard i cup of OJ is 25 grams of carbs...is that okay?
does anyone have sample meal ideas.
Im clueless as to how and waht I am going to do.

2007-01-29 03:25:25 · 3 answers · asked by Arsh S 2 in Pregnancy

2007-01-29 03:25:20 · 10 answers · asked by Daryl 1 in Pregnancy

My cousingave me her breast pump. she said all I have to do is buy replacement parts for it. She said I could get them off the internet. For a Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump. I'm 37 weeks along. I'm worried if I order them over the internet they will cost a fortune and also that the baby will come early before the parts get here. does anyone know 1 if there are any stores that just sell these parts and I can walk in and get them and 2 if I have to order them online where is the cheapest place to look? thank you

2007-01-29 03:22:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Had miscarriage in Dec. Have not had period yet. I'm 3 weeks late at this point. Several negative pregnancy test. Dr. isn't concerned, doesn't want to see me unless period is not here by Feb. 14. Seems like everyone I know is expecting. Feeling very very hopeless at this point. I don't know what to do.

2007-01-29 03:22:25 · 8 answers · asked by Cadillac 2 in Trying to Conceive

2007-01-29 03:20:06 · 4 answers · asked by COGI 1 in Pregnancy

Is it really harmful not to take them while pregnant? I'm currently 4 1/2 monthes pregnant and don't take them everyday. I have a really hard time with talking pills but I don't want to harm my baby..

2007-01-29 03:19:29 · 16 answers · asked by shayscpa 2 in Pregnancy

I have a convertible crib with wooden piece that the mattress sets on and can be height adjusted... I need another crib now and most of them only have those spring mattress supports that screw into sides of the crib. My thought is the wooden would withstand more wear/tear/weight and last long with less chance of injury - especially because the bed is designed to convert to a toddler/day bed using the same mattress support. One local furniture place said the wooden mattress supports arent as safe..the other place says they are safe and are better built. Need answers ASAP

2007-01-29 03:16:17 · 3 answers · asked by Char C 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Why do people expect you to tell them when they ovulate or when they should have sex for pregnancy or to not get pregnant?

How are we to know? I mean there are more factors that can affect this and NOT EVERY WOMAN IS THE SAME.

I just don't get it.

Are they wanting opinions or for us to just tell them?

2007-01-29 03:15:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have a delimma. I will try to explain as easily as possible. I'm 8 weeks pregnant. I am financially stable (make close to 6 figures a year) and have been wanting to have another baby (I already have a 2 year old). When I told my family they flipped and said I would be destroying my life based on the fact that my ex (who got me pg) was a horrible boyfriend and basically a born loser. They say he will cause nothing but heartache and drama if I have the baby.
I work as a model and my disappointed family say this will ruin my career even though I will only be out of the game for about a year....Today is the day I am supposed to get an abortion but I really feel confused. Emotionally and financially I am ready for another but how do I deal with my families comments and disappointment? I have told them they need to stop trying to control my life yet anyone who has been in a situation where parents are like this, they know how hard it can be.

What should I do? Abort or keep it?

2007-01-29 03:15:30 · 35 answers · asked by makinguparandomsn 2 in Pregnancy

my son is 18 months, and can say many words, and some sentences. he says things like milk, where's jada (the dog), me hungry, and i don't know, if you ask him something. is this good for his age? he can count to about 10, but doesnt know any letters yet. is he on the right track, or is he behind? my older son knew his entire alphabet at that age, and spoke in full sentences so i am a little worried.

2007-01-29 03:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by mna 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Okay so here is my question I have a serious problem which surfaced last pregnancy and is doing so again this pregnancy. My blood pressure is currently stable at 118/72 but every time I got to the Drs office (OB) my BP is at 141 or higher over 80 I think it is nerves and I do have anxiety issues. Last pregnacy I was having non stress tests towards the end and the hospital was saying after being there for 20 minutes that my bp and pulse would return to normal and that I might have mild hypertension at the most and after delivery my BP dropped to 90/55 and I passed out which surprised them. Has anyone experienced this and what can I do to help it? I am very concerned that this is a trend and I own a business and can't afford to be put on bed rest unneccessarily. No sales = No $.

2007-01-29 03:13:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I recenty i found out i am pregnant after trying for four years with my husband.i went to my first ultrasound last week and the doctor said that there was no baby and there were two possibilities that i am off in my dates and that the baby is too small too see or that there is no baby there. To make things worse i had the same problem last year and i ended up having a d/c. has anyone had the same problem. i dont want to go through that again. im scheduled to go back for another u/s this week but im so scared.

2007-01-29 03:13:13 · 8 answers · asked by Veronika J 1 in Pregnancy

i wanna know what you really go through when you are about 5-9 months pregnant, and how did you tell you parents and his parents?

2007-01-29 03:11:59 · 19 answers · asked by dikdabutty56 1 in Trying to Conceive

Yesterday and today I feel...well weak...I am 12 weeks pregnant...which means I am almost over with my first trimester, and now its starting?? Everything should be Bettter now!! why is this happening?? Am I missing an important vitamin or what....I sit around all day either on the coach or in bed....It really worries me...I will see my doc. fisrt time next week...(I saw a fertility specialist till 9 weeks) Anyone else experienced this...please help me...thank You

2007-01-29 03:09:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am a little over 12 weeks pregnant, i havent gone to the doctor yet because i havent told either of my parents whom i live with and i just got cut off of my insurance. my boyfriend *the baby's father* is in the army and leaves for iraq in a few weeks for a year to a year and a half. any advice on how to tell my parents or what to do?

2007-01-29 03:09:01 · 17 answers · asked by Jes S 1 in Pregnancy

I'm in science class and we are learing about pregnancy and what the baby looks like when it is so many weeks old.

2007-01-29 03:08:25 · 8 answers · asked by Nikki P 1 in Pregnancy

if you can find me the one about cleaning and cooking can wait til tomorrow for i am rocking my baby and babies dont keep. thats the last line in the poem i cant remember the rest

2007-01-29 03:07:40 · 2 answers · asked by just me 4 in Newborn & Baby

My son is now 9 months old and for the last 3 nights I have let him cry the 1st night 1hour, the 2nd 45mins and last night for 1 1/2 hrs. It doesn't seem to be working? What am I doing wrong?

2007-01-29 03:06:55 · 14 answers · asked by jibjab1978 2 in Newborn & Baby

After my Period when will i start my Ovulation?? As i am Planing to get prenant? I should of finished my period by the 2nd of Feb, can anyone help me out? Thankyou Emma.

2007-01-29 03:06:48 · 13 answers · asked by Emma Isabella Sophia 1 in Trying to Conceive

be pregnate, like not the ones where you are a member but ones that tell you ok, your last period was here so you must be this many days pregnate, and pictures how you should be showing in your belly, any one have websites, thanks

2007-01-29 03:05:15 · 6 answers · asked by JUSTAGIRL 2 in Pregnancy

Give me 10 good reasons. I just want positive feedback to feel better today.

2007-01-29 03:03:53 · 6 answers · asked by MFD 4 in Parenting

I know your uterus doesnt correct itself until about the beginning of the 2nd trimester, but during your first ultrasound readings will a tilted uterus cause the ob to get a false reading on how far exactly you are?

2007-01-29 03:03:24 · 8 answers · asked by militarychick03 2 in Pregnancy

My daughter is 2 1/2 and is sitting a car seat that converts from infant to todder. She has the harnets that strap across her chest but it's starting to get a bit too tight. She's a tall girl for her age. Wondering at what age is she able to have the regular seat belt go across her chest? Any help would be appreciated.

2007-01-29 03:02:26 · 12 answers · asked by Double DD 1 in Newborn & Baby

are moms haveing more babies then they should!!!!!!!!1

2007-01-29 03:01:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I need to find a legal way to keep him away from my daughter, just telling him to go away isn't working. Dawn

2007-01-29 03:00:48 · 28 answers · asked by dybuildersteel 1 in Adolescent

has anyone had two pregnancies that felt exactly the same yet ended up with a boy and a girl? or has anyone had two pregnancies that were totally different but had two boys, or two girls? is it just an old wives tale? i feel the same as in my last pregnancy (more tired but i think that has to do with the fact that i have a 2 year old now) but for some reason i think i am having the girl this time...but i also thought my son would be a girl until the ultrasound. so much for motherly instinct

2007-01-29 02:59:39 · 5 answers · asked by theburlaces 3 in Parenting

I'm trying to prepare my defense case, and I need some possible reasons...

2007-01-29 02:57:20 · 62 answers · asked by SeveralTimesWrong 5 in Newborn & Baby

I know that spot bleeding is normal for the first 3 months of being on birth control, but I was just wondering if I'm at the same level of protection against pregnancy, or am I at an increased risk?

2007-01-29 02:54:21 · 5 answers · asked by becka_225 2 in Pregnancy

I have an issue, a strange issue I want to have a baby natually no adoption or anything. I'm single and i'm ready to settle down and have a family. I need advice or something!

2007-01-29 02:51:45 · 7 answers · asked by Tia J. 2 in Parenting