Pregnancy & Parenting - 29 June 2007

i'm a middle child and was often spanked on the bare butt, and my brother was smacked only 2 times and my sisters never were. My cousin omar is a middle-born too and his pa told me that he used the belt on him more than ten times.
i heard true spanking stories mostly about middlebornes bieng spanked.
so what do you think

2007-06-29 16:40:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I have never restricted the amount of food my daughter eats because she was always a small eater. But now she is always asking for food and I know she isn't as active as she should be she has always been a very calm child. How do I make her understand that she needs be more active without telling her she is fat. I want to preserve her self esteem. I don't want her to get wrapped up in the whole body image thing but I know how the world works. Any suggestions?

2007-06-29 16:40:11 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

My son is 4, and he at school a teacher made the class some cookies, he ate half of his and then gave me the rest of it.. I asked him why he didnt want it and he said "because I don't like it mummy.. it's a bedicrious (rediculous) cookie" lol.. Something my 22 month old did that was cute, he said "peet ow" (peace out) and has started saying more often..:)

2007-06-29 16:12:55 · 19 answers · asked by Butterfly 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

My friend has been trying to potty train her 3 almost 4 y/o. Somedays are better than others so to speak. What is the easiest way to do this? She has tried treats, buying her a new toy, telling her vocally how big she is etc. Then it seems as if she falls back. She will be 4 soon, very bright and knows when she needs to go but to no avail. HELP!

2007-06-29 16:11:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

are ear rings ok for a 2 year old ?

2007-06-29 16:06:51 · 23 answers · asked by rachel p 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I am at my wits end to find and easy way to help my child. If anyone has a solution to this issue please let me know.

2007-06-29 16:06:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

2007-06-29 15:59:46 · 5 answers · asked by loira74 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My daughter is 21 months old. I am really trying to keep the food with sugar to a minimum. Right now some of her snacks are Fruit cups in light syrup, sugar free jello or pudding, dried fruit, and crackers. She really eats well at meal time. She loves veggies like green beans, carrots, peas, tomatoes, and brocolli. I just wish I had other snack time things that seem better for her. Please give me some Ideas for healthy snacks

2007-06-29 15:54:12 · 19 answers · asked by iluvgermanshepards 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-06-29 15:09:11 · 50 answers · asked by Angela 1 in Baby Names

What are some girlie middle names that go w/ the first name Raeghan?



Please dont change the spelling of Raeghan

2007-06-29 14:51:53 · 25 answers · asked by f!ddl3. 3 in Baby Names

he wakes up screaming his head off and does not want me or daddy or anything else for that matter. im at my wits end can any one help me and my hubby with this? i think it may be night terrors and his doc says there is nothing wrong with him

2007-06-29 14:26:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-06-29 14:24:36 · 10 answers · asked by oneieros2002 2 in Pregnancy

I am a teacher and am amazed truly by the number of kids who are being lumped into "ADD/ADHD" ,"learning delayed", "auditory processing delay", "autism", and others as an excuse... (not saying all are this way) In my day of childhood, we would have just acknowledged that some kids need to play more than others.. or are "a little different" - I wonder if we are trying to get all kids to fit the same mold and if they don't, we slap a label on their head and tell them there is something "wrong" with them... what do you think?

Again, I'm not saying all - I've met 1 child in my years of work I really think is add/adhd.. and several children with autism that are obviously autistic.. but what about the others...

2007-06-29 14:22:32 · 8 answers · asked by Wildflower 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm heading to the video store to rent a movie to watch with my kids. Tonight it's just the girls 9 and 7 and Henry-6 and me (30)
I want someting fresh, maybe newer or old school but something I can watch with them and not want to leave the room or drink a pitcher of Mojitos (mmmm)
Whadaya think?

2007-06-29 14:21:23 · 25 answers · asked by monica t 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Anybody else out there get nauseous alot and puke atleast once a day or every other day with their pregnancy during the first 3 months? I hate it and everyone I have talked to didn't get sick with their kids and I have no one to relate to. Plus I have a 17 month running around and it makes it hard to hang out with her because I am busy with my head in the toilet. Please help and tell me what u went thru also. Thanks

2007-06-29 14:16:53 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy

Im about 2 months pregnant and im not getting good enough sleep at night. i can lay down to go to bed and i cant go to sleep. i have tried sleepytime tea and bath stuff to relax me and it dont work..i can get up in the morning and be awake for about 3 or 4 hours and then i feel like i have to take a nap..does anyone have any ideas of getting some sleep at night??

2007-06-29 14:07:15 · 8 answers · asked by Cassie 5 in Pregnancy

2007-06-29 13:49:49 · 9 answers · asked by deanna b 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Firstly, I am 22 years old, my 15 year old nephew stays round my place twice a week. I am a bit concerned about him because I am almost 100% sure he is getting bullied, he came to mine the other day after school but he didn't eat anything, he didn't say much, he was just lying there with his ipod listening to music. Later that evening i went into the spare room where he was sleeping and he was lying on the bed crying.
I have actually witnessed some other boys his age pushing him around and bullying him.
Whenever i tried talking to him, he just shouted 'I'm not in the mood to talk leave me alone' or ' Go away'. My boyfriend tried to talk to him aswel and he did the same thing.

2007-06-29 13:44:22 · 8 answers · asked by Mandi :o) 1 in Parenting

ok me and my husband are about to have a baby. we decided on if it was a boy we would name it after the father. but the girl name, our choice was Marie. but we dont know what middle name she should have.. the last name is kurdi. please help us

2007-06-29 13:27:23 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

MY MOM AND DAD ARE DIVORCED. MY MOM HAS A BOYFRIEND. THEY HAVE SEX ALOT. MY MOM HAS HIM OVER TWICE A WEEK. IM 15 AND I ALWAYS WAKE UP BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO LOUD. WHAT SHOULD I DO? IT GROSSES ME OUT. THE BED BANGS AND MOANING! ITS SICK! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

2007-06-29 13:18:28 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

My fiancee's lil boy is asking questions now about why his wee wee gets hard of a morning. How should we respond to that sort of question. We have been dodging that question for a while, but we are running out of ways to get around the question. He is jest 5 years old, and we weren't expecting that question for a while.

2007-06-29 12:58:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

Assuming the baby and mom are both perfectly healthy. Also, are maternity expenses covered by most insurance companies? Thanks.

2007-06-29 12:43:14 · 9 answers · asked by rasckal 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

epidural or gas and air? am thinkin of having an epidural(33weeks on monday)and i dont have a problem with needles but in ur own opinion which one did u find work best when u were in labour? also what is the difference in time like i know certain pain reliefs u need 2 be so many cms dilated before u are not allowed it .
how many cms diated do u need 2 be before u can not get an epidural?
also if my baby is head down and is lying 2 one side could that affect my chances of deliever naturally because he lying all in my right side

2007-06-29 12:27:50 · 10 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 in Pregnancy

Why does my 2 year old cry over everything? The smallest things make her cry and it goes on and on and on.......It's driving me crazy! I keep my cool with her, but deep down I want to scream! Constant whining and crying, over everything! Spilled milk to not getting a toy at the store!! Does anyone have any comforting words? Like, "It's just a phase!" or "It'll be over soon!" Please someone help me with my sanity!

2007-06-29 12:24:35 · 4 answers · asked by laura_paura 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

After I've been sitting down for a short while, when I stand I get a terrible pain in that area. It last for a short bit...kinda walk it off. Is that normal?

2007-06-29 12:11:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Planned Parenthood is a complete pain in the ***, i tried going there and they were no help at the Sacramento office. Plus, they are full till mid july! i just want to get BC pills, like i had been for years...but now they dont have time for me. Is there anywhere else I can go for inexpensive BC? I dont need to be referred by a doctor to see a specialist via insurance. Or, like planned parenthood, is there any other place that provides the pill to people who dont have insurance and need them cheap?

2007-06-29 12:04:47 · 5 answers · asked by extra m 1 in Pregnancy

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any ideas or answers for me. I did a pregnancy test 1 week ago and got a positive result. The following day i had some spotting and this lasted for a day. I have done several more tests which still give me a faint positive. Today i have done another test and it has come back negative. I am now 4weeks if i am still pregnant. Can anyone please have any advice they can give me as i am at my wits end.

2007-06-29 12:04:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-06-29 12:02:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My wife and I just had an ultrasound yesterday. The doctor gave us fetal neck measurements of 2.9, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.5 . The doctor states that we are at 12 weeks on his charts, we think we are at 14 weeks by ours. My wife is 30 years old, we have two healthy children and this is our third child. He suggested further tests due to the possibility of Downs Syndrome. We taped the ultrasound and I've reviewed his measurements. They seem close to his measurements based on his crosshairs (of coarse I'm going to think they are less). How concerned should we be that this baby may have Downs? I havn't found anything that really tells me actual percentages? We're going to go ahead with further testing at a later stage, for now we have just done the positive/ negative blood test and are awaiting results. Thx in advance for any comments.

2007-06-29 12:01:01 · 6 answers · asked by CanAm 1 in Pregnancy

how long should i wait to take up gym classes after i have my boy(due in 20th august) i am thinkin on breast feeding and i know sometimes that makes u loose weight and i dont want 2 loose 2 much at once also i have been told by my midwife i have senstive pubis disorder or something like that it is called i have the physio this monday and will find out more but how long should i wait if i have this

2007-06-29 11:46:38 · 5 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 in Pregnancy