Pregnancy & Parenting - 12 February 2007

I would like my girl to have the nickname Anna but thought about giving her a longer formal name. My thoughts are: Adrianna, Deanna or Antonia. What do you think? Other Anna suggestions are more than welcome.

2007-02-12 17:23:49 · 40 answers · asked by jenstarr 4 in Baby Names

Is there a women out there willing to have my child?

2007-02-12 17:23:42 · 5 answers · asked by mr bliss 2 in Pregnancy

I have a 15 yr old who would like to have an afterschool job, but has been unsucessful as employers in our area seem to want employees who are 16 or older and can drive (understandable). I suggested volunteering at a hospital or YMCA for experience and possible leads. My question is I would like to offer my child an allowance for volunteering...sort of like a paycheck every week in exchange for their time...and I would like suggestions as to how much per week. She would only be volunteering about 10-12 hours per week. Thanks...

2007-02-12 17:14:22 · 15 answers · asked by butternbiskits 3 in Parenting

i am finally pregnant and i am happy about it. however, i have never been around kids and i am an only child. i know nothing about raising kids and taking care of a baby. i worry all the time about if i am going to be a good parent and if i will really have motherly instincts on what to do. plus i also have nightmares almost every night about dying in the delivery room when the baby is born and then i have to leave my precious baby behind. anyone else experience this or worry about not being a good parent?

2007-02-12 17:13:30 · 7 answers · asked by mrs garfield 5 in Newborn & Baby

I love it it's my fave name for a boy !!!

2007-02-12 17:11:52 · 27 answers · asked by xoxo 6 in Baby Names

my sons been throwing up for about two days, he has no other symptoms at all. and after he gets sick he’s fine and wants to go back to playing immediately. What can cause a baby to do something like this?? and what can I do about it?? i called the pediatrician and she said clear liquids and that’s all he’s had all day. I am exasperated some ideas welcome. mommyblues

2007-02-12 17:11:37 · 15 answers · asked by mommyblues78 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

I recently got married and I am pregnant. I'm due in March, but I'm having some problems with my dad and step mom. They were against my marriage and my pregnancy. They wanted me to have an abortion and after it was too late for abortion, they insisted on adoption. I lived with them for my senior year in high school and visited summers and winters before that.
I moved to my mom's house and my step mom admits that she "hates" my mom while she hardly knows her.
My step mom called my great grandma(who is very hard to please) on my mom's side and told her I was an ungrateful whore. They are telling my little sister similar things. They won't talk to me. I don't know what to do. I love my dad very much and I think most of the dirty work is being done by my step mom.
I've tried talking to them about it, but they won't listen. I want my daughter to know her grandpa, but I don't want her to be exposed to my step mom's negative attitude toward me. How would you handle the situation?

2007-02-12 17:07:12 · 4 answers · asked by ♥Me 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I am a parent of 2 daughters, one 15 and the other 12. I am appalled more and more everyday at the lack of responsible actions by parents. The non-involved, do-whatever-you-want attitude, and the selfishness I see is crazy. I am trying to keep my girls out of trouble without completely sheltering them, but so many kids they go to school with just run rampant. They have no-one home during the day, no curfews, no limitations, no rules or guidelines. Therefore they have no respect...for themselves or authority. This is scary beyond my comprehension. It doesn't matter where you live, it's everywhere! Wake up parents...these kids are our future! Any comments???

2007-02-12 17:06:24 · 17 answers · asked by butternbiskits 3 in Parenting

which one sounds best??? i love them all.

Gracie
Nicole
Sophia
GiGi
Amelia

2007-02-12 17:00:13 · 33 answers · asked by xoxo 6 in Baby Names

2007-02-12 16:58:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Have been exclusively breastfeeding my daughter for 9 months on. I want to start weaning her now. as you know she refuses to take the bottle. Any suggestions on which nipple will give me a higher success rate? Daddy will replace one breastfeed session with bottle(will try atleast) starting this weekend.

2007-02-12 16:57:13 · 3 answers · asked by Nat 1 in Newborn & Baby

2007-02-12 16:56:16 · 11 answers · asked by shefali_khushi_blue 2 in Trying to Conceive

OK. During foreplay I experienced a gush of fluid. It was clear, watery, and seemed to smell sweet. I am 29 weeks pregnant. I am curious whether anyone can help me decipher whether this was my membranes rupturing or female ejaculate (which I have never done before). I didn't actually orgasm, but was close.

2007-02-12 16:52:27 · 4 answers · asked by priss879 2 in Pregnancy

Can this happen?

2007-02-12 16:52:25 · 8 answers · asked by dea s 1 in Pregnancy

Thick white muscus..... is this what happens just before ovulating?

2007-02-12 16:47:48 · 2 answers · asked by CookFrNW 3 in Trying to Conceive

I'm seventeen years old and I have a little sister, she just turned six. She likes to, if I'm reading a book to her, or kissing her good night, reach up and run her hand along my face- she likes the feeling of the stubble. I can't decide if its appropriate to let her...I mean, I personally think telling her "No, you can't" is stupid and reinforces problems we have in society...but I want to hear what others have to say. Thanks.

2007-02-12 16:47:09 · 24 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Parenting

I'm seventeen years old and I have a little sister, she just turned six. She likes to, if I'm reading a book to her, or kissing her good night, reach up and run her hand along my face- she likes the feeling of the stubble. I can't decide if its appropriate to let her...I mean, I personally think telling her "No, you can't" is stupid and reinforces problems we have in society...but I want to hear what others have to say. Thanks.

2007-02-12 16:44:20 · 24 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Parenting

I have a 25 month old who I am trying to potty train. We were doing really well for about 3 months, she went to the potty all throught the day. We even got her big girl nickers like mummy to wear that she loved. Every time after she went to the potty she loved going and putting it in the big potty (toilet) by herself. She only had a nappie on when she went to bed or if we went to the shops.

But for some reason, in the last week she refuses to use her potty and pee's on the floor. She hasnt had any bad experince or anything while using it

I am 37 weeks pregant and find it hard to pick her up and race her to the toilet all the time and its hard for me to bend over to clean up her mess all the time.

Any ideas would be helpful thanks

2007-02-12 16:40:14 · 4 answers · asked by tazziemonster 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Or is it tooo hot for her? I have'nt had her yet. Due on Sunday! But my in laws are coming down from Wisconsin in April! And everytime they come down all they want to do is go to the beach! Who wouldn't, the ocean is beautiful!! Anyways, My baby will be about 2 months then. But I am worried that it will be too hot for her to sit outside at a beach! How old should I wait before taking her out? And how hot should it be? And what is good baby sunscreen?

2007-02-12 16:39:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Is it possible to be ovulating if your vaginal mucus is not clear ????Does it "always" have to have the clear mucus to mean that your fertile>???

2007-02-12 16:35:14 · 3 answers · asked by CookFrNW 3 in Trying to Conceive

I am married and we have been trying for three years. I have an irregular cycle sometime not for months. I have had testing and everything is fine. other than my irregularity what should i do? Has anyone had this same problem and over came it?

2007-02-12 16:32:11 · 12 answers · asked by melvaldes 1 in Trying to Conceive

I cant possibly be pregnant. Id be about 22 Weeks if I were with the only symptom being nausea sometime. But I tested last week and it was negative.

Does this sound like ibs?

The pain never hurts me. This is so weird.

2007-02-12 16:31:36 · 12 answers · asked by veronica m 1 in Pregnancy

Let me tell in short: i had a miscariage on 15 dec06, after that i havnt got my periods, (I dont get my regular period).. i went 2 d doctor on 20th and had a check.. I was not prgnt, & nothing left inside. I hve a bad back pain, for which d dr. said it is due 2 weakness...i have a baby of 2yrs. But b4 2 weeks ago my breast had become big,there was a slight pain, so i checked it again on 28th jan.. & the result was -tive... but again from yesterday i have the a problem.. i feel like vomiting, but I don’t vomit, i feel like some gas or something moving in my stomach, and also some cramps or some feeling I cant explain, feel sleepy and tired but no symptoms of breast pain or any other thng please help do anyone knows what is this ????? i have no other symptoms of pregnancy?.. I know you will tell me to have a test.. or go to doctor, but believe me friends i am tired and am sacred that if I wont be than..i want a baby, as I feel that the miscarriage was my fault, & I wnt that bab

2007-02-12 16:31:20 · 20 answers · asked by Richa 6 in Pregnancy

Hey, I'm going to six flags soon and I love crazy scary rollercoasters. My whole family enjoys them. Anyways, I don't know when is the appropiate age to ride adult rollercoasters. I really want my baby to experience a loop and extreme downhill gravity forces! My baby is 6 months old. I know that park workers won't let my baby go on, but I can conceal him in a big bag and take him out as the ride commences. I'll be really safe, I'll even let the baby sit in the seat next to me if it is empty. So, when should I take my baby to the theme park? Is six months old enough? Or should I wait a few months? Are there any risks involved, such as stomach gas and other internal problems? It is a boy if that makes any difference.

2007-02-12 16:30:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My due date is in just a couple days and my husband and I STILL haven't picked a first name for our baby boy! We've already decided on Kane for a middle name, so the baby will be _____ Kane Stephens. What should the first name be? We want something unique without being TOO exotic.
Here are the names we've narrowed it down to, but we're still open to new suggestions, too.

1. Declan
2. Alastair
3. Gideon
4. Duncan
5. Lucien
6. Aiden
7. Lachlan

The baby could be here any day now and we're still stuck. Please help!

2007-02-12 16:30:04 · 63 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

i have a 4yr old and i also have a 3month old..before baby i had all the time in the world for my girl and now with my son he takes up alot of my time and leaves not alot of time for my daugther..i feel so bad but she is so great with her brother but trys to be mommy and also does act out every once in a while due to lack of attention and i know its very normal.how do you all deal with it? what do you or have you done to make more time with the older child and make them them feel not so left out?

2007-02-12 16:28:39 · 14 answers · asked by lovedove662000 3 in Parenting

I am 3 month away from graduating what is a healthy way to lose weight. i have a BIG belly.

2007-02-12 16:28:25 · 20 answers · asked by (TMM) 2 in Adolescent

Why is it that a woman can take a child's life, but if someone tries to take their own life, authority intervenes?
It seems a little backwards to me.
I mean pro choicers argue that it's the woman's body, the woman's choice. So if some one tries to kill themselves is it their body, their choice?
I want to know what everyone thinks of this?

2007-02-12 16:25:56 · 21 answers · asked by ♥Me 3 in Pregnancy

It has been suggested that my pregnant daughter & father of the baby (both 17) MARRY so that they can receive the benefit of state funded programs that help with housing, cash aid, food stamps, and MediCal. She primarily wants out on her own & away from me. (Her mouth writes checks her butt can't cash.) While I don't think this a good solution, after everything that we have been through, it may be the only solution. It does however benefit me if I am no longer financially resp. and she is able to get help. Would that solution actually abdicate me from any financial resp. even though she is still a minor? Do not think that I don't care. Trust me, I have literally torn my heart inside out trying to help her but she pretty much just spits in my face. Any help ie; Life experience or professional license would help.

2007-02-12 16:24:36 · 16 answers · asked by KK 2 in Pregnancy

i got my first baby they both r fine but i dont want another baby again after a year, so how can i have a safe sex with my wife so that she can't get pregnant again, is there any specific times and dates i should have sex with her, i dont want to give her pills or any other medicine which has side effects

2007-02-12 16:21:57 · 20 answers · asked by SHAKEEL A 1 in Pregnancy