Pregnancy & Parenting - 18 June 2007

When we were growing up, if you had a name like Sonata or Sawyer, other kids thought you were weird. But now that the concept of cool permeates the culture, down to children's own ideas about desirability, don't you think kids take unusual names in stride and even admire them? I am wondering more often than not why we don't go more against the grain in naming children. I ask (ed) quite a few naming Q's lately with very cool, unique names. Maisen (Mason -girl's name) Delaney, Colt, Jennings, Ireland, Cecily, Chance, Cash, Stevens (yes, with an 's') all unique... No need to agree that you like them or not, but most of you tend to stick to 'safe' names... Logan, Keegan, Micheal, James, Cole. Why? Do you really feel that our children will not be able to handle or admire a unique name? What do you think?

The world is full of inspiration for cool child-naming. Or are you ready to give your child a plain, solid, and decidedly un-cool name like John (sorry all you John's- my fathers name) ?

2007-06-18 05:09:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-06-18 05:02:58 · 26 answers · asked by ak 2 in Baby Names

Caroline Juul (pronounced like Jewel), but we would call her Cali, it was my grandma's middle and last names

2007-06-18 05:02:17 · 15 answers · asked by bad_kitty83 3 in Baby Names

We are waiting to adopt and have our homestudy completed by the state. Our agency wait is roughly 1-2 years currently. What can we do to network and search for private adoptions? We have info from our state for foster adoption but we are looking to adopt an infant. Any suggestions?

2007-06-18 04:58:39 · 6 answers · asked by KayKay 1 in Adoption

I am 36 weeks tomorrow and my baby weighed 6 lbs 10oz by fetal estimated weight on the sonogram this past Friday....what is the earliest they will induce? I don't want to give birth to a 9 or 10 lb baby or have to have a c-section. Thank you!~

2007-06-18 04:53:51 · 14 answers · asked by })i({ J and D's Momma })i({ 5 in Pregnancy

can anyone tell me an arabic girl & boy name that go with ashraf?
I thinked in girls:shahenda,kariman or samaa
boys:sherif,youssef or kamal
help me

2007-06-18 04:51:09 · 13 answers · asked by Miss Egypt 5 in Baby Names

in the area that I live in. Have you been experiencing the same thing where you live?I know it tends to happen this time of year but the local numbers here are astounding!! PLEASE PLEASE everyone watch your kids like a hawk around water! It only takes a second! In the past 4 days here we have had drownings of a 40 year old man, 2 year old child, 19 year old boy and the near drownings of kids ages 3, 5 and 9. Everyone should take the time to make sure your kids are safe around water.

2007-06-18 04:49:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-06-18 04:49:10 · 20 answers · asked by strange-artist 7 in Parenting

name we would like is jarrell
our surname is jonas
need a name for in between

2007-06-18 04:47:54 · 13 answers · asked by debb1edove 2 in Baby Names

2007-06-18 04:46:23 · 12 answers · asked by tricei 1 in Adolescent

I was just wondering how fast you ladies got your symptoms when you fell pregnant? Did you get them pretty much right after ovulation or was it later on? Just wanted some input! How fast can a woman actually get symptoms?

2007-06-18 04:45:01 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-06-18 04:42:04 · 6 answers · asked by daisycm 5 in Pregnancy

My kids ages 9 and 10 constantly have conversations with their friends about MONEY - whose parents are rich, how much they make, what they drive and so on. Also they talk about parents getting divorced, their relationships, and who does what for a living. When I was their age we talked about Much simpler things - toys and slumber parties - Are your kids talking this as well?

2007-06-18 04:39:38 · 7 answers · asked by MMike 3 in Parenting

I know you're supposed to wait until you miss your period, but how many of you ladies out there tested earlier than normal with accurate results, and how early did you test? What brand of test?

2007-06-18 04:38:48 · 12 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7 in Pregnancy

Did they keep your baby at the hospital until 40 weeks.....

2007-06-18 04:30:00 · 12 answers · asked by Baby Jessica 2 in Pregnancy

Here are some I like

Finlay
Ruben
Oliver
Jacob
Lachlan

Please feel free to post your suggestions

Thanks

2007-06-18 04:28:36 · 28 answers · asked by ak 2 in Baby Names

Well, my husband and I are not trying to conceive right now. I am on birth control, and I take it religiously every night at 10:00. Anyway, a few nights ago, I woke up with terrible cramps in my stomach like it was that time of the month, but it wasn't and the cramps subsided. Well, now for the past 2 nights I have had waves of nausea. What is this??

2007-06-18 04:26:09 · 9 answers · asked by kelynn1985 3 in Pregnancy

My fisrt pregnacy I knew I was pregnate before I missed my period 2 weeks before I missed it everyone told me I had the flu and was full of it. And now I have a 20 month old daughter to show for it ( my flu bug I call her hehehe) But We have been trying for our second child and I am trying to remember how I felt before. I am peeing sooo much and frequntly sleeping on my stomach has been rough and I fel kind of sick this morning and taht my stomach feels that way agian I think I dont want to get my hopes up agian like I do everymonth but I feel this time its differnt like I should start sometime this week or next week at the beginng I got messed up I used to have my period on the 1st every month but last month there were 5 weeks in the month but any way has anyone ever known before they missed thire period????

2007-06-18 04:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by babymay1011 2 in Pregnancy

I recently read in a magazine that babies under 12 months cant have honey. I would have thought that honey would have been better for a cold, sore throat or cough. Its a natural substance so why is it bad for them & what does it do to the body?

2007-06-18 04:14:40 · 26 answers · asked by LESLEY Slim jim 1 in Newborn & Baby

our surname is jonas and the middle name has to be rose after my nan.
so what do you think of

kairi rose jonas
zariah rose jonas
sofia rose jonas
trinity rose jonas
charlize rose jonas

2007-06-18 04:10:42 · 26 answers · asked by debb1edove 2 in Baby Names

I don't know where she gets it from, but it really bothers me that she does this. She leaves red marks and welts on her wrists. We do not spank or hit as discipline at home. Do other kids her age react this way?

2007-06-18 04:03:55 · 12 answers · asked by ridefakey2 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

My daughter goes to daycare on Thursdays until 12:00 and then until 2:30 on Fridays.

Every Friday (only) the teacher insists she is sick. They say she is running a high fever and this past Friday we had to pick her up because they claimed she threw up. However, when we bring her home, she is just fine. She is 10 months old and teething. This past Friday, she came home, had lunch, played, etc. She had a slight fever (it never registered past 99.1) and they said she had a fever of 102. I have had her to the doctor twice and he said, "Baby's temps fluctuate). I am not the type to bring my child to daycare sick. However, why do they keep saying she is sick and we bring her home and she is fine? Do they not like her? They did have her this past Friday outside in 92 degree heat and she had a bit of a sunburn. Perhaps that is why she had a "fever?"

HELP. What do I do. I'm tired of them saying she is sick when she is NOT!

2007-06-18 03:53:28 · 17 answers · asked by Peanut Butter 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

My son is about 10.5 years old, very unmotivated and it is like pulling teeth to get him to do anything. HELP!!!! Any ideas are appreciated.

2007-06-18 03:50:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

Does the name sound preppy, ghetto, ditzy, or something else to you? Also, what are some nicknames for that name?

2007-06-18 03:47:40 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

My daughter is 16 months old and hasn't really shown an interest in going potty. We bought her a seat 2 months ago and she will sit on it, but nothing else. She is to the point where she will take off her diaper if she can. When we change her, she refuses to cooperate. She will turn and twist and stiffen up and this is terrible when it's a #2! It is getting to be hell for us!!! I've heard of people potting training at this age... so, HELP!! Any tips will be helpful and very much appreciated!!

2007-06-18 03:46:52 · 10 answers · asked by Amber S 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

Olivia is a 4 syllable name and I thought of giving her my middle name of Rose, but I think a 2 syllable middle name might be nicer. What do you all think? What about Olivia Stacy?

2007-06-18 03:43:10 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I have five boys and my wife is going to give birth to another little mischief maker. So basically six boys. Its not like we were planing for a girl. We always wanted a big family and we have a big one. We are perfectly happy with all our boys although it can get a handful of trouble sometimes but its always fun. How many kids do you have or how many kids do you want in the future?

2007-06-18 03:40:37 · 23 answers · asked by Proud Pa of 6 Boys 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I am going to name my daughter Tatum but I am stumped on a middle name.

2007-06-18 03:40:12 · 30 answers · asked by DogLover 2 in Baby Names

I've heard of women that have kids and will marry some guy with no kids and they'll try really hard to have children together, but secretly she doesn't want more kids. In fact she is taking a lot of precautions to have no more kids and will go as far to have abortions without the knowledge of their husband. What makes a person do such a thing?

2007-06-18 03:37:56 · 9 answers · asked by King H 6 in Parenting

1st, please nobody reply with ignorant posts or opinionated posts on what good or bad, please i just need help...

Ok, so basically i know that me n my gf have been sexually active, we had unprotected sex a few times last month...she hasnt had her period yet and it was due the 15th i think...within the last month shes had sore/sensative boobs, nausea, she even complained about stuff smelling strong when i didnt even smell it at all... shes gained a little bit of weight and said she has been having alot of cravings and just eats, although lately not so much of all of this stuff...just in general has been goin on in the last few weeks...and so she grabbed two 'first response' tests last week and took one a couple days before her period should have came and it was negative and then 2 days after it should have came and it was negative...she took them in the morning (fmu) and both came out negative?! i just dont know whats going on, were not ready for a baby and im going crazy...

2007-06-18 03:36:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy