Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 February 2007

We have two kids and at the moment I'm not working formally (because I honestly wouldn't earn enough to justify the childcare). However, I've found that since I'm at home, everyone else assumes that I'm available to take care of their kids. In an emergency situation, I'd be happy to help out but this is just the regular ' Oh Miriam can go and pick them up/take care of them when they're sick/take them to their ball games' kind of scenario. Quite frankly I'm tired of it and am starting to refuse unless I'm convinced it's an emergency, one-off situation. I do like kids but it's just getting ridiculous. I've been surprised by the rude reactions my refusals are getting. Have you faced this situation and how do you handle it diplomatically?

2007-02-06 13:08:35 · 13 answers · asked by Miriam R 1 in Parenting

Asking because I'm writing a story about a girl who was born by a mother who had her while in whatever grade. I just need to know the info.

2007-02-06 13:08:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

We have done what we can; I have taken all the tests, and after about 2 years still no baby. I have read MANY times that the best thing to do is relax. Try not to think about getting pregnant. BUT HOW? How do you forget about it when it is always on your mind? I know there must be some women out there that have been through this. Is there anything you can tell me? I was one day late this month. I already started planning for pregnancy. Thinking of baby names. I am not crazy. At least not yet. I just need to stop obsessing

2007-02-06 13:08:07 · 11 answers · asked by QueenB 1 in Trying to Conceive

my boyfriends dad is a twin to his sister, i heard it skips generations and that if i have a child with him, it could be two!

2007-02-06 13:07:40 · 7 answers · asked by renee 2 in Pregnancy

me and my boyfriend were kind of tryin to have a kid... and nothin has happened yet...

2007-02-06 13:07:16 · 20 answers · asked by LiL mO 1 in Trying to Conceive

He acts like he is hungry but he also acts upset and pulls off and relatches over and over. I have offered a bottle, but he basically does the same thing to the bottle nipple. Any ideas as to what'soing on with him? He has been doing this for several weeks,,,,it;s very frustrating for both of us.

2007-02-06 13:06:17 · 15 answers · asked by clayjoe 2 in Newborn & Baby

How do you know when you are pregnent

2007-02-06 13:05:52 · 5 answers · asked by roxy_blea 1 in Pregnancy

I am 36 weeks pregnant and I am scheduled for a c-section at 38 weeks. Within the past week I have had a yellowish pasty discharge very bad to the point I am having to wear a panty liner. It has a foul smell to it. I have also had a little bit of brownish spotting. Is this normal for 36 weeks?

2007-02-06 13:04:39 · 3 answers · asked by MARCAR 1 in Pregnancy

before the child is born any suggestions would be great but please be a little more creative than dinner

2007-02-06 13:04:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i think i got a little precum in my girlfriend, but i didnt actully *** in her. (the condom broke, and i realized just in time.) However, over the past month, my gf's appetite increased. She took a home pregnancy test and it came back negative. She got her period last week, but now she is conplaining of pelvic pains. Should we consult a doctor for a possible pregnancy?

2007-02-06 13:03:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

He's not tall enough to be a center (don't know his position, but who cares), he's quite mean, and he is a big jerk.

Yeah, my soon to be ex-best friend's boyfriend is who I'm talking about.

Nathan is a complete jackass. He is so mean and makes unnecessary cracks, a lot about me.

And what does Erin do? Sits her short butt down, laughing along.

I can't stand it anymore, I just want to beat his stuck-up butt down to the ground. I will not tell a teacher or anything else, I want to show him not to ever mess with Z.

Should I teach him a lesson, by knocking him out?

I may use my legs mostly, just because the muscle's there due to DDR practice.

2007-02-06 13:03:28 · 12 answers · asked by ZZ 4 in Adolescent

2007-02-06 13:03:08 · 3 answers · asked by dentist 1 in Newborn & Baby

Why some people stupid enough have sex when they're 14, 13, even TWELVE? Sickens me...then again, media pressure...

2007-02-06 13:01:14 · 13 answers · asked by Andreas 2 in Adolescent

My little sister is 12 (in 6th grade) and she gets beat up and teased every day. She has no friends and eats lunch alone every day. I don't know what to say to her. Can anyone help?

2007-02-06 13:00:04 · 15 answers · asked by t s 3 in Grade-Schooler

Have such a hard time pushing out a baby? It looks easy, and I think women WAY overstress the pain and hard work. I was watching a movie and the lady acted like she was going to die. Maybe it wasn't a good idea to let women have the children?? LOL. My question, how come it's so hard? Looks easy!

2007-02-06 12:59:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have not yet purchased anything for transporting my infant (due May 23rd) and do not know where to start. What is your experience or advice?

2007-02-06 12:58:47 · 5 answers · asked by LondonLou 3 in Newborn & Baby

My 9 year old has issues falling asleep most every night. We have been trying different things to help him relax (music, relaxation, breathing, silence, bathes, warm milk, white noise, even went as far as trying regular noise, lol) but nothing has worked. When he was younger (4 and 5) the Dr told me to give him benedryl but that was a short term fix. I have tried everything I can think of, does anyone have ideas that help children get calm? He grows very frustrated very quickly tjhat he can't go to sleep which only prolongs the process of him falling asleep. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-02-06 12:55:50 · 8 answers · asked by thelilred_whocould 1 in Grade-Schooler

with comes in the middle of your cycle,starting with the first day of your period,maybe i'm old school,has this theory changed?

2007-02-06 12:55:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am almost 5 weeks pregnant...I have been having cramps. They are in my lower abdomin, just about in the center of the abnomin, a little to the right. i get a few a day, the come and go real quick, and aren't any worse than when i had my period. Could this possibly be an ectopic pregnancy or am i just being paranoid??

2007-02-06 12:54:55 · 7 answers · asked by 123456 1 in Pregnancy

having sex.
how old were you when you did it.
did you like it.
were did you do it.


if your a virgin dont even bother *******.=]

2007-02-06 12:51:44 · 20 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Adolescent

My son is 16 months old and he is still eating stage 3 and stage 2 baby food..he will only take a couple bites of table food and then he hits the fork or spoon..and i tried the gerber graduates but he only eats like 2-3 bites and his done...everyone looks at me weird cause i feed my 16 month old baby food...is what im doin ok...and will he eventually eat table food soon??? please i need answers!! first time mom love kimberly chenot

2007-02-06 12:50:42 · 21 answers · asked by kimberly c 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Right now I currently live in California and about 6 weeks pregnant, im moving to either Arizona or Oregon on the 28th of this month (my fiance hasnt decided which would be a better place to live) Im signing up for medi-cal but since im moving wouldnt it just be better to wait and get whatever the state insurance is wherever im moving?

my question is what is the insurance provided by the state called for Arizona? Oregon? because medi-cal is just for california right?

thank you!

2007-02-06 12:49:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Im supposed to get my period on a sunday,which with a lot of girls it doesnt come till Monday, Normally i get it today and i havent. I had sex on Sunday. Does that mean anything??

2007-02-06 12:46:16 · 20 answers · asked by pinklady 1 in Pregnancy

I am 27 weeks pregnate today, I have a 3 year old girl who I went into labour with at 31 weeks pregnate.
On Saturday I lost what I am sure was my mucous plug, I have been having bad period like pains in my vigina muscles. Lots of strong baxton hicks contractions since I was about 22 weeks pregnate and leaking a fuild for about 1 week now.
The doctor thinks I am being silly, but the same things happened with my first little girl. It took them 4 days and many test to find the small trace of amniotic fluid I was leaking.
What do I do to make them believe me for its to late and I go into labour and that cant stop it?

2007-02-06 12:45:37 · 23 answers · asked by Shelley 2 in Pregnancy

well i love my boyfriend josh You would know that if u saw us together. i havent had sex wit him amazingly infact i havent had it lik for a year now im improving on my "social" habits anyway me and him are tight im 17 and hes 18 if you saw us kiss u would think we done "it" with eachother alreadry its beacause his hands are mostly in my shirt when in private and both of his hands are on my chest in public while my legs wrap on him while hes carying me we both were closwe to doin it yesterday but we both chickend out half way through (well i did) (this happened a long time ago im just trying to figrue out why)
why is it soo hard to do it with him?

2007-02-06 12:45:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

someone just asked about 3rd graders learning about different type of families (lesbian and gay). for those who are against it, what about the children of these gay parents? do you think it might be easier for them if their classmate saw a film about different families? and kids will know that their classmate has two moms or two dads
wouldn't it also be better that your children understand that while they have a mom and a dad, some have two moms or two dad or only one parent?
that way they don't mistreat another student out of confusion

2007-02-06 12:44:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Do you like or get irked when your husband/boyfriend makes a surprise appearance home? Like he comes home when you're not expecting him.

2007-02-06 12:43:46 · 21 answers · asked by chnchita 4 in Parenting

i want to know those question, i don't know if you guys can help me thanks

2007-02-06 12:40:01 · 19 answers · asked by peruana_nyc 1 in Adolescent

My 6 year old is really trying my patients along with the patients of other adults he comes into contact with. I have tried almost everything. He is disruptive in school, and at martial arts. At home he is distructive and hateful. I have tried the soft spoken approch, the you listen know approch, and the heavy strick disiplain approch. We have even talked to the doctor and No he's not ADD or ADHD. They say he's just a boy. I find it hard to believe that most boys are this hard. So now I am at the end of my rope and the only form of disipline Left that I know is Marine Corp. Style.
As an exmarine I know this form well, but I am reluctant to use it. So my question is do you think it would me inappropriate to use military style disipline to correct the horrible behavior of a child?
For those who are unfilmilar with this form it is loud and very physically demanding. I don't even know if push ups and running will stop his bad behavior. Do you think this might work or do you have any ideas

2007-02-06 12:39:47 · 5 answers · asked by Just Me 2 in Grade-Schooler

2007-02-06 12:39:17 · 10 answers · asked by Devin L 1 in Toddler & Preschooler