Pregnancy & Parenting - 25 June 2007

2007-06-25 14:39:52 · 11 answers · asked by anglecakesalfred 2 in Pregnancy

I'm aware that kids from larger families are more likely to...

a) perform poorly in school
http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0003-1224(199510)60%3A5%3C746%3AWBINBF%3E2.0.CO%3B2-T
http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/sibsize1.htm

b) have health problems and experience injuries
http://www.rand.org/labor/pdfs/2006_yamashita_2.pdf
http://injuryprevention.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/9/1/58

c) be juvenile delinquents
http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=3904937

d) be lower in IQ
http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/wlsresearch/publications/files/public/Retherford-Sewell_Intelligence.and.Family.Size.Reconsidered.pdf
http://eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/recordDetail?accno=EJ627449

e) and be kidnapped
http://www.springerlink.com/index/R376001P6668PG61.pdf

...than kids from smaller families, but can you think of any additional reasons why conscientious, loving parents should choose to have fewer rather than more kids?

2007-06-25 14:38:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

i have been trying to concieve for over 1 year and a half and last week i spotted for about an hour and i had some brownish discharge as well. Now i have a really sore throat,sore nipples and i am releasing alot of discharge. i normally get my period around the 30th and i am always on time -i have never been late but i have never spotted like this before either. i took a pregnancy test a couple days ago and it said negative. Is there still a possibility i could be pregnant???help please!

2007-06-25 14:36:51 · 6 answers · asked by ~*SmAsH*~ 4 in Trying to Conceive

Do you think our society would benefit from educating women about the benefits of breastfeeding in high school during sex/reproductive education ? and stomp out the misconceptions that cow's milk formula is just as good ? I'm a nurse and am shocked that so many people believe that breast milk loses it's nutritional value at 6 months postpartum or that formula is "just as good". What do you think?

2007-06-25 14:35:09 · 10 answers · asked by Haulie 2 in Newborn & Baby

She had her 1st taste of cereal this morning otherwise she has been eating only breastmilk..should she have some cereal for supper too on her first day or should she just wait till tomorrow. By the way she took to the spoon very well as she has been watching us eat like a hawk, so if anything she was more than ready.

2007-06-25 14:32:21 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4 in Newborn & Baby

I am 4 dpo and ttc...and starting today I have had yellow clumpy discharge (sorry for the info!) I went to my gyno on my 1st day of ovulation and my pap was clear of any infections....so whats this yellowy clumpy CM? First time I've ever had it..and if my pap checked in clear then...what is this? lol thanks for the help

2007-06-25 14:32:08 · 4 answers · asked by CoCo 3 in Trying to Conceive

First name Kali, last name Katz. This is the last thing I thought I would do (ask for someone elses opinion) but I'm stuck! Nothing sounds good enough for me! I'm frustrated. I'm thinking it should be a long middle name because the first and last names are short. Also I don't want names like Elizabeth and Madison exc. Something pretty and girly, but unique.

P.S. If you don't like my first name, please don't give me suggestions for it, its not changing.

2007-06-25 14:18:04 · 49 answers · asked by No.9 2 in Baby Names

For a boy, Aiden Gabriel, and for the girl Evan Emmery... Please give me your opinion... thanx :D

2007-06-25 14:11:20 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-06-25 14:06:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I recently stopped breastfeeding my little girl and has not kept any of it down, in the last week! The first three days she spit up every once in a while which is obviously normal for a baby...but lately she spits up every time she stops drinking, literally! I called the pediatrician and he had me switch formulas two days ago but it didnt change...does this sound like a dairy allergy??? I think it does but the doctor said that was being way to concerned...i'm thinking of changing pedi's but im not sure if i should or not?

2007-06-25 14:04:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Its different and I like it, I give it a 8.....

2007-06-25 14:00:47 · 34 answers · asked by Bdttn2 2 in Baby Names

Ok...I am probably going to go with Rylan Cole, but just wondering if I decide not to and decide to use Cole as a first name, what middle name do you like with Cole? Last name starts with an S. Thanks =P

2007-06-25 13:59:24 · 22 answers · asked by BeThAnY 4 in Baby Names

It seems when ever I orgasm my belly gets "bigger" or my baby moves up, towards my belly button?

I know this is a totally weird thing to ask, and it doesn't feel "bad" or dangerous.. But does anyone know why it happens?

My pregnant friend said the same thing happened to her...

2007-06-25 13:56:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-06-25 13:53:20 · 18 answers · asked by jessilovesming 2 in Baby Names

I am 32 weeks pregnant and just started getting SEVERE heartburn. I've had it for 4 hours now and it's not going away....I tried Maalox chewables and that didn't work. Any suggestions on anything else that would help that is also safe to take during pregnancy? Also, I know it's probably best that I don't eat, but i'm starving -- what things would be best to eat? THANKS!!

2007-06-25 13:52:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-06-25 13:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by geekychic88 1 in Newborn & Baby

dont think the name lily will work as a name as an adult why??? im totally confused by this! i just answered a question about the name lily and some of the comments said it was cute but werent sure how it would work out as an adult. thats the name i have in mind to name my baby girl.

2007-06-25 13:16:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Okay, I'm 24 weeks and having a boy.. I want to have him cicumcised.. But I don't know the best way to have it done.. I heard the pediatrician does it.. but is it better to have a rabi do it? I'm not Jewish.. But I think a Rabi is doing it for God, and a doctor is doing it 'cause it's their job.. It seems to me a Rabi would do a better job?

Opinions, personal stories, information?

Thanks!

2007-06-25 13:16:09 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

At about 32 weeks into my pregnancy when were finished being intimate we discovered that I was bleeding. We went to the hospital and they said everything was fine and that it is not uncommon for that to happen. Well now Im 38 and a half weeks pregnant and he wont give me any. He is so paranoid that something will go wrong with the baby. When I tell him that we cant harm the baby he lectures me about how important it is to be careful and i'm not a doctor and the baby will come when it's time... ect... blah blah What can I say or do to change his mind? Anyone else have this problem and what was the outcome? Any ideas to naturally induce labor?

2007-06-25 13:13:01 · 8 answers · asked by Moneymaka 2 in Pregnancy

2007-06-25 13:10:33 · 11 answers · asked by CM 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

im 13..and i really wanna use one...but im scared to...like mabey it'll hurt or something...

i use pads, and i HATE them...

plz, i need advice..what happens when u use one? does it hurt?

i know how to use it, but im scared i might do something wrong...

im scared to ask my mom... more a doctor though..

please help....!!!!

2007-06-25 13:09:02 · 19 answers · asked by summerlove_x 1 in Adolescent

A friend of mine is a physical therapist and is pregnant. She has stopped lifting patients or anything heavy since the time she found out she was pregnant. Her co-workers are good at helping her with things like that. But do you think it would be OK for her to work until about 2 weeks before her due date?

2007-06-25 13:05:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i will have him in the stroller but i don't wanna use a blanket over his face. what do i do

2007-06-25 13:04:12 · 17 answers · asked by geekychic88 1 in Newborn & Baby

I lost my plug at 29 weeks and keep losing it, my doc isn't concerned, I am just curious.

2007-06-25 13:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by rdcjb2 2 in Pregnancy

Growing up my parents made me wear my shoes and socks from the time I got up in the morning until I went to bed at night. This was the rule even if I was not going anywhere. Did anyone have parents like this or know anyone that did?

2007-06-25 13:02:55 · 7 answers · asked by momof2crazykids 2 in Parenting

i did not get it done when he was born because of insurance issues

2007-06-25 13:01:56 · 11 answers · asked by geekychic88 1 in Newborn & Baby

Both of my girls where c-sections?

2007-06-25 13:01:26 · 8 answers · asked by kailahsmommy 2 in Trying to Conceive

How Many Of You Heard Of A Birth Defect Called Mermaid Stndrome?

2007-06-25 12:59:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Any pills that can help regulate your period that will not effect fertility and let's you ovulate?.

2007-06-25 12:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by anjelfromyournightmare21 2 in Trying to Conceive

2007-06-25 12:55:22 · 13 answers · asked by carladixon9 1 in Newborn & Baby