Pregnancy & Parenting - 20 February 2007

She will openly defy my wishes for my 12mo son not to have soft drinks, tea, or junk food. She even tried giving him tea while he was in my lap! I know that he'll get spoiled by his grandparents, and I'm all for that. The food that he gets in his belly is important to me. It's something I feel very strongly about. Obesity runs in both my and my husbands family. She's also fed him buttered and salted baked potatoe in front of me when he loves to eat it plain. If she's feeding him this in front of me, what is she giving him when I'm not around? Confused as to how I can get it through to her that I want to control what he eats and drinks (within reason- like no caffiene drinks, no extra salt or butter, plenty fruits and veggies, no chips, etc) Help me!

2007-02-20 03:33:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

i was suppose to come on my period on the 17th of February and its now the 20th and i still haven't came on my period. my period is never late, so do it have something to do with this month being short, or could i be pregnant.
my last time intercourse was february 14th

2007-02-20 03:32:39 · 7 answers · asked by shay 1 in Pregnancy

i had implanon inserted a few weeks ago, and its very itchy, is that normal? there is also a slight red line over where it is..

thanx for your answers

2007-02-20 03:29:44 · 5 answers · asked by funkyrandomgal 1 in Newborn & Baby

2007-02-20 03:28:02 · 11 answers · asked by clover_perkins 1 in Pregnancy

I have been tested,poked, looked at and had blood work taken. I have been told that my right tube is blocked but my left one is open and fine. I was tested to see if I ovulated and the test came back as I have ovulated and popped an egg. My husband was also checked and his results were great as well, no problems.
I have been told that I can get pregnant on one ovary so that is not a problem. I am losing weight as instructed and have lost 22 pounds so far. I have tracked my temperature before but never really worked.
So I don't know what else to do. My doctor says to keep trying as she schedules a laproscope for my right one.
I am just wondering whats wrong when I have been told that I can get pregnant.

2007-02-20 03:25:08 · 11 answers · asked by craxygirlnextdoor 2 in Trying to Conceive

my doctor called and told us our baby has a choroid plexus cyst and we need to get a level 2 ultrasound. After researching, I found that this may mean our child has chomosomal defect.Iam 25 and thought I was at low risk of having a child with downs syndrome. How many of you have had a diagnosis of choroid plexus cyst and had healthy babies, I am soo worried, I can't eat or sleep, I am consumed with fear that something is wrong.

2007-02-20 03:24:35 · 4 answers · asked by rebecca t 2 in Pregnancy

I'm 24 weeks pregnant and over the last few days the color of my nipples and areola has changed from brown back to pink like it was before I got pregnant. Also- my breasts feel a bit smaller than they did before. I didn't expect these things to change until after the baby is born. Anyone else had this happen mid-pregnancy?

2007-02-20 03:24:29 · 5 answers · asked by pack513 4 in Pregnancy

I am a stay at home mom. I take care of everything the only thing that my husband does is work out side the home I take care of every thing else including my son is who is 7 months old. My husband works all day and then when he comes home he doesn't help at all with our son. In the 7 months that he has been here he has changed 5 dipers and feed him 2 times. He never wants to hold him or play with him. He acts like I am asking for the world when I ask him to hold him for just a min. I do every thing for my son. I get up with him in the middle of the night, change him, feed him. give baths and so on. Am I wrong to feel this way since my husband does work and I just stay at home with my son. If I'm not wrong what should or could I do to change this?

2007-02-20 03:23:00 · 22 answers · asked by Rhonda B 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

my son, braedon wade, is 2 months old. i gave him the middle name "wade" because honestly, i was too loopy from just giving birth to really even think of anything else, and i didn't want him NOT to have a middle name. now i would like to change the middle name to Andrew. How would i go about doing this?

2007-02-20 03:22:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I am 40weeks and 3days pregnant, I have gestional diabetes and I'm scared I'm going to have a huge baby, they won't induce me until Monday because they say you won't have as great of a chance to have a vanigal delivery. I'm scared he is going to be to big to delieve vaginal anyways. I've tried everything to induce labor but sex which is not an option me and the baby's father aren't together. What do I do?

2007-02-20 03:21:17 · 8 answers · asked by mommytobe 1 in Pregnancy

i have 2 children already so i know the feeling.i feel naustiuos and fatigue.all the tests i ahve taken were negative (clearblue,first response).yesterday i went to walmart and bought an EPT pregnancy test and took it in the bathroom there.i read it after 3mins but i didnt see a plus sign.i look at it again later and there was a very dark plus sign.could i be pregnant?

please help

2007-02-20 03:21:12 · 10 answers · asked by amanda 1 in Pregnancy

2007-02-20 03:20:08 · 14 answers · asked by kelliemag 3 in Parenting

I've tried everything! He's eats table food very well, has no problem being spoon-fed and likes using his fingers to feed himself. He just turned a year old and I've already been trying for a few months to get him to use a sippy cup and I've even tried offering the cup w/o the sip-spout thinking he might want to do it the way he sees the rest of us. No luck. I didn't have this problem with my first and I know that all babies do things at their own pace --should I just lay off for a while, is he just not ready?

Suggestions from parents who went through similar experience much appreciated!

2007-02-20 03:18:27 · 16 answers · asked by mamabunny 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

What did you spend on the baby that was really not nessesary. They ened up not using it. Or you bought it, looks cute, but serves no purpose. And what did you forget, that you should have . Thanx

2007-02-20 03:18:02 · 14 answers · asked by Violet 3 in Pregnancy

She keeps him some days while I am at work and so she has him for lunch and I just wish she could give him a fruit and veggie every day. He eats chicken nuggets like every day which aren't really good for him as it is so at least give him something healthy to go along with it. WHAT can I do about this? He is allergic all dairy and eggs so I know that makes it harder to feed him but he is NOT allergic to any fruits or veggies!!!!!!!

2007-02-20 03:17:10 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Did you have a great or interesting delivery, using a non conventional method? such as...Water birth? Using a chair that alows you to sit up rather than lay down?

2007-02-20 03:15:24 · 7 answers · asked by Violet 3 in Pregnancy

2007-02-20 03:14:37 · 4 answers · asked by tru_blondeness 1 in Newborn & Baby

I am having period second one and im 8 weeks pregnant and manly when i wipe but red

2007-02-20 03:14:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

We like biblical and non-biblical names. Nothing too crazy either.

2007-02-20 03:13:08 · 43 answers · asked by emarie21 2 in Newborn & Baby

My eighteen month old baby will not allow me to brush her teeth. She refuses to open her mouth. I’ve tried letting her brush her own teeth, but she doesn’t do a good job (she leaves the toothbrush in her mouth without brushing). I’ve also tried using a damp cloth to wipe her teeth also, but she hasn’t allowed me to put it in her mouth. I’m starting to worry that she won’t have proper dental hygiene care, especially since most of her teeth have come in.

2007-02-20 03:11:22 · 7 answers · asked by UnknownJaneDoe 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I saw the heartbeat of my baby and they told me everything looked good. The only thing was that the Dr had me at 6 weeks 3 days and the baby measured to 5 weeks 4 days. I am going for another ultrasound on the 1st. Should I be worried that the baby is smaller than it should be?

2007-02-20 03:11:21 · 7 answers · asked by Maria M 1 in Pregnancy

I know this adult guy friend who likes spending time with this girl.
She doesn't like her real Dad and he's basically M.I.A. in her life.
Her Mom knows this guy and seems to trust him in her life.
Sometimes he will take her shopping, to a movie or just simple fun stuff a girl her age likes.
She enjoys spending time with him because he always spoils her.
Since it's a small town, I just don't want others to talk and think something wierd is going on with the two.
I would hate to see either one of them to get a bad reputation.
Some will think the worst since they know she is not her daughter.
Do you think there is anything to really be concerned with there?

2007-02-20 03:06:19 · 54 answers · asked by Kari 4 in Adolescent

my 3 year old is very smart and he is a only child i worry about leaving him with any body because i have been molested before i teach him to tell and not to let anyone touch him but i tend to worry so much about and slander him with questions i am afraid i may push him away

2007-02-20 03:05:58 · 13 answers · asked by mssweetblue 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I know the rasp. tea isn't supposed to start labor, only tone the uterus, but I have heard a few people say they drank a whole lot of it at once and it worked.
Anyone had a similar experience? What about with blue and black cohosh tea?
FYI... I am overdue, and would rather induce naturally than with pit. like I did with my first child. I am aware of the possible risks and have spoken with my midwife about it. I just want to hear others' experience with it.

2007-02-20 03:05:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I just started an in-home daycare. I have been writing down info for the parents such as: how many diapers changed, wet or dirty, meals eaten, incidents....stuff like that. Does anyone know where I can get a good form for free so I dont gotta write it all down!

2007-02-20 03:04:16 · 8 answers · asked by blah 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-02-20 03:03:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-02-20 03:00:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

well i have missed my period im 5 days late now and i have a line on my test it wasnt very dark but it was dark enough i was just wondering if neone new if they could be wrong?

2007-02-20 02:58:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Whenever you have morning sickness, what is it like?? Do you feel fine, then all of a sudden ur stomache just hurts and you throw up? Do you throw up just once? Or alot? Pllllease fill me in on all about morning sickness!! Thank you!!

2007-02-20 02:58:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have seen people using elastic tummy belts(exercising belts) immediately after birth I want to know if it really works

2007-02-20 02:57:48 · 10 answers · asked by Lolly 2 in Newborn & Baby