Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 February 2007

Me & my unborn baby's father are no longer together and he wants a DNA. I have gladly obliged w/him footing the bill for the test. I know he is the father and he can waste his money if he wants; however, he says he doesn't have the money to get the DNA anytime soon. But my Dr. is inducing Thursday Feb. 8th, 2007 and I am pretty sure I have to fill out the birth certificate before me and the baby comes home. My ex wants her to have his last name but I am a little bitter since he hasn't shown any interest in her, me, the pregnancy or birth and he says he will not give me any support until he gets the DNA. So legally, what last name should I give her? His legal last name or my maiden name?

2007-02-06 07:40:50 · 32 answers · asked by Rebel73 1 in Pregnancy

but because there is a foreign body in the womb it doesn't inbed itself, isn't this like having a kind of miscarriage or is that completely not what happens, and if you are anti abortion would you then not consider having the coil.

2007-02-06 07:40:44 · 10 answers · asked by charlie 3 in Pregnancy

I mean they don't know anything, like love, fun, etc. What could it be? Are they even smiling? or isit just a reflex?

2007-02-06 07:40:01 · 26 answers · asked by Shadow 4 in Newborn & Baby

it's not like a twitch like a startle reflex and it's not like the involuntary muscle twitches when falling asleep that we all deal with....this is a rapid twitch sometimes just his arms and one time it was arms, legs and head.

we are getting a referral to a ped neurologist, but while we wait i thought i'd ask you guys....
anyone ever see this in their babies?? he's about 4.5 months.

take care!

2007-02-06 07:38:48 · 5 answers · asked by joey322 6 in Newborn & Baby

My son is eating 8 oz already. He's 3.5 months old. Is that too much! He eats about every 3-4 hrs?

2007-02-06 07:38:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

walker, high chair and what's better a bassinet or crib?

2007-02-06 07:37:47 · 3 answers · asked by ♥i LuV mY nEw HuBbY LEO♥ 2 in Newborn & Baby

our child has food shelter toys educational devices medicine attention love ect......they came to my home and said that my child was in danger because there were 3 blankets in his crib.What gets me is half these workers don't even have children please help me im so scared and worried any advice to stop them from taking my baby will be recieved with the utmost gratitude

2007-02-06 07:37:24 · 13 answers · asked by briansteeve 1 in Parenting

Keira Nikole and Natalie Jean. I love 'em both and just can't decide! I think I like Natalie better, but I like Nikole better too, and Natalie Nikole just doesn't sound good! hahaha nerve wracking! Thanks!

2007-02-06 07:37:09 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-02-06 07:34:50 · 2 answers · asked by BLESSED AND TTC #1 3 in Trying to Conceive

is there any finger food i can feed my almost 7 month old son. he has no teeth yet and i am a paranoid mother afraid he might choke so i wanted to ask some of the moms out there

2007-02-06 07:34:11 · 12 answers · asked by miraclebaby_2006 5 in Newborn & Baby

2007-02-06 07:32:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

How can you make a relationship and make sparks in the relationship. my boyfriend and I have been together for two months and the sparks have been fading. I love him and I dont want to loose him so how can I put sparks in the relationship.

2007-02-06 07:32:34 · 7 answers · asked by IloveDr.Will K 1 in Adolescent

just wanted to know if you all thought that smaller families were better than bigger...and if u have bigger families, how do you make sure that each child has time spent with the parent?
What would you term a big family...3 kids...7 kids?

Also wanted to know how single mums cope with big families??

Want to hear from people who have alot of kids who are under 5 years old..although older is good too..thanx!

2007-02-06 07:30:30 · 16 answers · asked by ? 6 in Parenting

Besides a light cold for a cause and "relaxing" for a response (we know both), we are specifically wondering if:

1) we should stop his daily day-care (he is picked up for a half hour walk in the morning to the center)?

2)anything else to do?

2007-02-06 07:29:31 · 2 answers · asked by tadapod 1 in Newborn & Baby

I think im pregnant, i cant remember the exact date of my last period but i know it was a few days before christmas. I took a Test and it said Neg. I'vr been feeling different i don't know if it's in my head or what...what do you think???

2007-02-06 07:28:15 · 26 answers · asked by tinkie 2 in Pregnancy

This isn't a question, but I found a great website explaining a woman's entire cycle, including the reproductive cycle

http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Sciences/LifeScience/GeneralBiology/Physiology/IntegumentarySystem/ReproductivePhysiology/ReproductivePhysiology.htm
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2007-02-06 07:26:42 · 4 answers · asked by bell flower 3 in Trying to Conceive

I have a baby that won't sleep and I read alot of newly published information on the crying it out method and how it can cause brain damage in some babies. So i want to try the no cry solution but before I buy the book i wanted to know if it really WORKS????

2007-02-06 07:25:48 · 7 answers · asked by mary3127 5 in Newborn & Baby

I am almost 7 weeks pregnant with my first child. My husband and I have been discussing names, but I wanted some opinions. Obviously, we don't know the sex of the baby yet, so we have both picked out.

If it's a girl, we are most-likely going to name her Lily Michelle (Michelle is after my sister).

If it's a boy, we have the middle name picked out, but are unsure of the first name.
Gabriel William (Gabriel is after my husband and William is after my dad)
Gunnar William
Hayden William

What does everyone think of these combos, or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks!

2007-02-06 07:25:43 · 23 answers · asked by *Logan's Mommy* 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

A cousin we have on my husbands side likes to hit and shove our 3 year old son and tell him things like "shut up", "your stupid". We totally disagree with the behavior. His mother sat right by him when he did this to my son and she said nothing - he was not punished. He's 6. I was so shocked I left. She is very irresponsible - I don't want my son to think this behavior is acceptable. Any advice??????

2007-02-06 07:25:01 · 12 answers · asked by Rebekkah 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I have had a vasectomy done 3 years ago and now I am wanting another child. Is it possible to have sperm removed from the testes and have them artificially insemminated? I am looking for ways to have kids without having to get a reversal done. Would that be better? I just want to know all of my options. Any advice will be helpful as long as its serious.

2007-02-06 07:24:49 · 2 answers · asked by jcrenshaw78 1 in Trying to Conceive

can I get toned on every part of my body except the stomache?without hurting the baby

2007-02-06 07:23:05 · 5 answers · asked by eurasia 1 in Newborn & Baby

I've been having a lot of back pain here lately. But yesterday and today its been a little different. I usually hurt in my lower back but now I'm hurting like in between my shoulder blades and up into my neck. I go to the doctor tomorrow morning but I was just wondering if anybody else is experiencing this. Thanks!

2007-02-06 07:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by Mary Beth 3 in Pregnancy

If one signs it and it's the other's child, can that be fixed easily? How do I go about changing a child's last name once I find out the paternity of it? Do I have to give the biological's father's last name to collect child support?

2007-02-06 07:22:06 · 25 answers · asked by lcwhite79 2 in Parenting

There are many reasons in today's state of society to NOT leave your son unattended outside the washroom, and there are unavoidable moments where a public washroom must be used. However, I wonder until what age is this appropriate, and are other women and girls uncomfortable with this?

2007-02-06 07:21:42 · 19 answers · asked by niagara 1 in Parenting

I am expecting my second child(a boy) in June. My daughter will be 21 months when he is born. My partner works long hours so I will be pretty much on my own.
I'm starting to get nervous about how it's going to be, what if the new baby is really different to the first and is really moody?
What if my daughter hates her new brother?
Any advice from parents of 2 or more children about anything would be appreciated.

2007-02-06 07:21:39 · 12 answers · asked by cigaro19 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

early in your pregnancy

2007-02-06 07:21:38 · 8 answers · asked by TheKid 3 in Pregnancy

I had my first at a little over 4wks and I seen the sac. I will be 7wks 5d. I was wondering what can I expect, and will I be able to hear the baby's heartbeat?

2007-02-06 07:21:21 · 5 answers · asked by Shannonsfirst 2 in Pregnancy

I have stopped drinking coffee but is it ok to have a cup of tea? (Just a regular Tim Hortons tea?) Doesn't tea have a lot less caffeine than coffee?

2007-02-06 07:20:50 · 14 answers · asked by Jaden 2 in Pregnancy

My son is 16 and he is a great kid. He is smart, charming and kind. On the flipside he is lazy. I mean really lazy in school and at home. What can I do to help him realize he needs to put it in gear and prepare for the future. It is hard for teens see the ramifications of the their attitudes and actions. Any new approaches will be appreciated.

2007-02-06 07:19:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

We are thinking of putting our daughter into pre-school, but I still feel that she is too young. Once school starts it doesnt end for 12-13 years not including college!! Why not give them as many years at home as possible? She will be 4 years old in April. Just want to know what you all think. Thanks!

2007-02-06 07:18:07 · 14 answers · asked by ashi 3 in Toddler & Preschooler