Pregnancy & Parenting - 4 February 2007

We really love the name Catalina.. but I can't stand the nickname Cat. I know that more likely than not a nickname will be used, I like Katey but in order to do that we'd have to switch the spelling to Katalina. What do you think would be the best nickname? Do you like Lina?

2007-02-04 06:05:37 · 49 answers · asked by I kill all republicans 1 in Baby Names

how do i keep track on cervical mucus or is that just really daft

2007-02-04 06:05:08 · 3 answers · asked by nicola m 1 in Trying to Conceive

2007-02-04 06:04:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-02-04 06:02:50 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Hi there. For a couple of days our 7 month baby son has had diarrhoea. This has come after a course of antibiotics to sort out a 'cold' (or more properly a bacterial infection causing lots of mucus). We were told to expect a little diarrhoea but this has now lasted a few days after the antibiotics have finished. We rang NHS direct who said he had a gastric bug and they suggested 24hrs on cool boiled water only which should kill off the bug. The problem is that our son does not like taking water from a bottle or any kind of cup. I have just this minute come from a screaming baby. I am worried that he will not get any fluid intake. Any speedy suggestion would be very welcome indeed. Thank you.

2007-02-04 06:02:38 · 14 answers · asked by Michael T 3 in Newborn & Baby

I was two centimeters diolated three weeks ago, three centimeters last week (doctor visit). I had a pink discharge after my last exam but it stoped that night. I have some good contractions sometimes in the middle of the night but just when I think it's time to take the trip to the hospital they stop. Will I go into labor soon??? I am also curious my uterus mesured short last visit but has been fairly normal through out the prenancy is that because she has dropped so far into my pelvis?

2007-02-04 05:59:45 · 9 answers · asked by lori_mellojello 1 in Pregnancy

My husband surprised me with Billy Joel tickets. We're going to be in that town anyway on other business and the timing was perfect, except that there's no possible to way to get a sitter for our 11 month old baby. We will be taking our four year old (I have slight reservations about that, but, hey, it's Billy Joel not Marilyn Manson). He said the seats are up high and at the edge of the section where we wouldn't have to climb over anybody. It's looking like I'll be staying in the motel with the baby while those other two get a good show. What would you do?

2007-02-04 05:58:07 · 18 answers · asked by Watermelon 2 in Newborn & Baby

I kno you're all going to tell me taht i need to go to the doctors, but its sunday night...slightly shut. and i really don't like my midwife, a very condecending woman. anyway. ever since i was about 19 weeks pregnant (now26) i've been feeling lower and lower and fighting with my partner. he culdn't stand me asking him where he is and txting him thru the day when i felt low and he's now leaving me. i can't stop crying my eyes out, i don't want to eat although i am because of my baby, i can hardly sleep, i don't want to do anything that i used to love doing and although i KNOW im not alone with this baby, i can't help but feel it. has anyone else had this condition? and does anyone have any tips on how i can beat it? i'm getting desprate now, i'm thinking crazy things

2007-02-04 05:58:03 · 6 answers · asked by evilbunnyhahaha 4 in Pregnancy

And do you regret it?

2007-02-04 05:57:51 · 15 answers · asked by I kill all republicans 1 in Pregnancy

I was just reading on Rip-off Report.com and I saw that this agency is supposely not an actual debt collection agency. Possible scammers??? Please Help

2007-02-04 05:56:56 · 4 answers · asked by LIBRA34 2 in Grade-Schooler

I go for my ultrasound Feb.9 and I will find out what I'm having. I'm hoping for a boy because we have a lot of girls in our family. For the last two weeks my face has been broken out with little tiny bumps, I even had a pimple. My face just ups and turns red sometimes too. Someone told me that means that I am having a boy but someone also told me that means I'm having a girl. Is this just an old wives tell or is either one of these true. Whatever I do for my face does not work. I wash it with dove and then rub it with alcohol too. Nothing seems to work.

2007-02-04 05:54:00 · 33 answers · asked by MONE' 1 in Pregnancy

iM NOT SHURE iF i WANT TO BOTTLE OR BREAST FEED. WHAT BENIFITS D0ES EACH ONE HAVE???

2007-02-04 05:49:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

im almost 7 weeks along and i need help picking out names for both plz help ...

2007-02-04 05:49:36 · 28 answers · asked by johnies_gurl_forever2006 1 in Baby Names

2007-02-04 05:49:31 · 2 answers · asked by little_erin78 1 in Trying to Conceive

2007-02-04 05:49:16 · 2 answers · asked by pile_gangsta 2 in Grade-Schooler

2007-02-04 05:48:34 · 8 answers · asked by eddysmomma 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

I see people who want to have kids, but I wonder why they would want a kid. It confuses me, because the world is becoming a dangerous place, and wouldn't it be kind of selfish to bring some kid to the earth just to make you happy, when that kid will become miserable when her or she finds out that they might not exist for a long time when the world is going the way it is right now? Wars and poverty are spreading everywhere and it's mircle that we haven't had a nuclear war. I think a nuclear war is coming up, with all of these crazy leaders around. I think it's selfish.

2007-02-04 05:43:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-02-04 05:43:24 · 12 answers · asked by nickpp159 1 in Parenting

im 24 weeks pregnant with 2nd baby i been having braxton hicks about 6 weeks but last few days they are more frequent i say on avergae 10-12 per day they last about 25-30 seconds is this normal at this stage of pregnancy as my other child is nearly 10 and i can't remember last pregnancy very well is anyone else out there about same weeks pregnant as me and gettin these

2007-02-04 05:42:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-02-04 05:41:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-02-04 05:41:11 · 11 answers · asked by sin ! 1 in Pregnancy

She is 7, and at night when she does something against the rules and gets consequences... ie... going to her room, stand in the corner, no dessert, go to bed early... things like that, she screams, whinnes, and cries with tears and if we ignore her, she only gets louder and more abnoxious!

I am implementing a plan right now, and if it doesn't work... I need more ideas. We will go out to dinner this wednesday if neither child cries with their voice. Tears and sniffing is fine, but no crying with their voice... Any suggestions?

2007-02-04 05:38:48 · 10 answers · asked by jennilaine777 4 in Parenting

the fever was 102,5, didnt check in a while, because he is sleeping here with daddy. he is doing fine and happy and ate and talked and smiled.
this morning i went to the supermarket and i saw 2 paramedics and i asked them about it and they said, a little tylenol and if it doesnt go down i should see a doctor in 2 days, but i will go tomorrow.
i read its better not to give medicin so the body can fight the virus better. what do you think?

now i have another question, i already asked about which shoes to buy for my baby who just started walking by himself, everybody suggested very soft and flexible shoes, so yesterday we went to stride ride and they said we have to get stage 3 for babys who walk alone, stage 2 is when they still hold someones hand, but, stage 2 is much flexible and softer then stage 3. we still bought stage 3 as they suggested it, should i go and change them, as eeeverybode sais the softest the better for beginning walkers (can walk by himself).
thanks again

2007-02-04 05:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by liane 1 in Parenting

What wood be a good "soft wood" that he could pound nails in with his little hammer?

2007-02-04 05:31:05 · 8 answers · asked by tom2day 2 in Parenting

2007-02-04 05:28:41 · 24 answers · asked by madoc 1 in Newborn & Baby

I have kind of a TMI question but here it goes....when youre prego does you pee color change???? Is it bright yellow or even dark yellow?

2007-02-04 05:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by tinkerbell3640 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-02-04 05:25:04 · 53 answers · asked by oceanwaves 2 in Parenting

Or would you have them earn one themselves with a parttime job?

What if they play a high school sport during each season?

What if they have a really tough advanced placement schedule and they don't have time for a part time job?

Just wondering....

2007-02-04 05:24:04 · 10 answers · asked by Bingo's Mommy 5 in Parenting

2007-02-04 05:23:38 · 16 answers · asked by The Raging Monkey 5 in Baby Names

I was raped 1 week and a half ago, how long will it take before I show signs of pregnancy (if I am).

2007-02-04 05:23:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy