Pregnancy & Parenting - 13 July 2007

What do you think???

2007-07-13 07:48:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I have a son named Michael Lee and my girlfriend wants to name our new child (if its a boy) Michael Christopher, since we already have a Michael I was thinking Christopher Michael would that be ok?

2007-07-13 07:48:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

my period is about 6 days late and i have recently been experincing these cramps. some have been mild (5 days ago) but yesterday and today my cramps are getting pretty painful. I normally get strong cramps when i get my period but i want to know why my period hasen't came yet. i have been exercising not too long ago (starting the 20th of june) everyday for an hour and been under a lot of stress. could these cramps be due to my period coming or what? and is there any foods or vitamins etc that could make it come faster i heard iron works. any suggestions and are these cramps normal?

2007-07-13 07:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by max j 1 in Pregnancy

Is it right for a mother to keep a child and a father apart simply because she wants to? If there is absolutely no basis for the isolation, how can she morally, and legally keep them apart? Isn't that not only unfair to the father but also to that child? And what will she tell the child when he gets older?

2007-07-13 07:47:15 · 14 answers · asked by A P 3 in Parenting

i want to have sex real bady with protection, but dunno wat to do.

2007-07-13 07:41:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Mine began with my second pregnancy at about the last month and I didn't worry too much about it because I was almost done. But I am now pregnant with my third and the varicosities began when I was about 2 1/2 months along. They are getting worse the bigger I get and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these particular varicosities, how bad they were, how the labor and delivery went and did they go away after you gave birth.

2007-07-13 07:36:19 · 1 answers · asked by windyca 2 in Pregnancy

what determines whether or not the epidural works, and is the epidural it self painful when injected? what is the most common complication? i don't actually plan to give birth for like 5 years but i'm worried about it from now ! i just kind of wanted to hear all your experiences since i dont have many females in my family.

2007-07-13 07:34:39 · 9 answers · asked by jezzika 3 in Pregnancy

Ok...example....I was at the convience store the other day and a little girl picked out a diet coke. She put it on the counter and her father goes "You don't want that, thats YUCKY!"

I wanted to say "dude, if she wants to try it let her."

But instead he grabbed her a sugar and calorie loaded coke.

The same thing goes with all foods and drinks. When the parents act like picky brats and say "oh I dont like that" or "oh thats YUCKY" then don't they know that thier kids are going to emulate that same behavior?

2007-07-13 07:23:31 · 12 answers · asked by JP 1 in Parenting

We have thought of Elise, but we would love to have more options. thx for the answers! :D

2007-07-13 07:13:12 · 27 answers · asked by George B 2 in Baby Names

My boyfriends younger brother is almost 4 and he still isn't potty trained and he has no interest in learning either it's almost like he enjoys wearing a diaper? it's not just that though his father (my bf's step-dad) Let's him drink so much coke and eat so much candy that his teeth are all rotting out and had to have them pulled, he has no bed time, he stays up till 11 at night, he doesn't speak well and he has no desire at all to learn anything. Im worried that his father is ruining him, i truly feel like he is an unfit parent. Is there anything that i can do or say or do you think that it is completly not my place i love this little boy like my own brother i just think that it's a little weird that hes so far behind. Is there anything i can do or do i just have to let it be?!

2007-07-13 07:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

During the week she has to get up and go to the YMCA for day care, so she goes to bed about 9 PM. Is this too late to get up at 7 AM?

2007-07-13 07:06:02 · 22 answers · asked by Rainman 1 in Grade-Schooler

My mom is haveing a baby and she hasnt decided on a name yet. A little help?

2007-07-13 07:02:17 · 22 answers · asked by [~LexieLuLu~] 1 in Baby Names

Someone has to pay the hospital and doctors for mother and child. I don't see any individual philanthropists offering to donate money for hospital, doctor, food, housing, etc. for an unwed mom and her infant child.

BY THE WAY: My children are grown--and NONE are pregnant--this regards someone else who is not getting help from anyone.

2007-07-13 07:00:13 · 14 answers · asked by Holiday Magic 7 in Newborn & Baby

my son just turned 2.5 and I think he maybe ready for potty training this weekend we are going to put him into a toddler bed and then in 2 weeks we want to start potty training. My questions are how do i get him to tell me he wants to go on the potty? (If I put him on the potty he usually will go but he won't tell me before hand). I thought I could put underwear on him and put him on like every 1/2 hour or so and maybe he will eventally tell me he has to go before. But now when I put him on the potty he makes me get out of the bathroom for "privacy" then I don't know if he goes or not because will tell me he did but then like 2 minutes later he will pee. I tried using the potty with the catch cup thing but he doesn't like it anymore and wants to sit on the big potty with nothing on it. I'm going to get videos and books and everything I can think and really focus on training him in 2 weeks do I could use any ideas or thoughts. Thanks in advance!!!

2007-07-13 06:43:23 · 7 answers · asked by Mr.Cool 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

The whole day is great with kids but i think every parent has a time of day that is just special to them. My favorite time of day with my kids is storytime. Its between bathtime and bed time. They both smell so good and are relaxed before bed. We snuggle in the big armchair and i read a bedtime story. Ive read to both my children every night since they have been born. I hope that they will look back on these nights snuggled up with me as fond memories when they are all grown up.

2007-07-13 06:41:42 · 13 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My daughter is one week from turning 11 months old. She is currently drinking formula and I was wondering when is the best time to make the transition to something else. My boyfriend wants to put her on regular milk, and I figured since shes so close to a year that maybe it couldnt hurt. Plus I have family that put there children on milk even a little earlier. I really want to try it but I just dont know what type of milk to use. She has always transitioned well to everything I have ever given her, but I am unsure of what is best to give. She is currently on a soy formula, but this is NOT due to allergies. It is just a brand I was given a few cans of. Soy seems like a good bet, but what brand? Also, I do not know much about Raw or unpasterized milk, but I have always been told this type of milk can make a person sick? Im not sure... but serious answers only please. And anyone who knows about the different types of milk...I would really like to hear from you...

2007-07-13 06:41:34 · 18 answers · asked by HeavenLee 3 in Newborn & Baby

Stop using guilt and manipulation to sway my decision on abortion, the best decisions are based on reason and maturity. Do you know how many children around the world are alone and unadopted? They are by the millions. Pro-choice users actually tell you to follow your heart and do what's best when you attack them and their views on the subject. I am trying to make a healthy responsible decision for myself, and my unborn child. Is it responsible to abort? Definately not, is it responsible to keep it? No, not with the means I have now. God is a forgiving god and if it's religion you're all worried about than you've got another thing coming because God would take that baby back in a second and give him/her to someone else more deserving.
Thank you to all the pro-choice users helping me make my decision, and thank you to all of the pro-life users for caring so much about something you probably know nothing about.
I don't see pro-life users ever helping us to raise a child.
Thank you :)

2007-07-13 06:39:16 · 39 answers · asked by Danni D. 3 in Pregnancy

We all hear the arguments about pro-choice/pro-life. Ok, fine. But what makes people think that adoption is always a better answer than abortion? Abortion is selfish, but is it not also selfish to throw an infant into a system that's going nowhere? U.S adoptions has never been at a very high rate. With the recent trend of celebrities adopting overseas and naive people following in their footsteps, I'm sure it hasn't risen any. Can one say that being bounced from foster family to foster family, and seeing God knows what horrors, is what's really in the best interest of that child? I'm not looking for an arguement, just looking for opinions. Personally, I'm pro-choice but neither abortion or adoption is an option I'd take. What are your views?

2007-07-13 06:32:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

She has had them since she was 3. We have tried all the over the counter stuff, and been to the doctor. We had them frozen off and they are back again only bigger. What else can I do for her she really wants them off before she starts 2nd grade.

2007-07-13 06:32:44 · 10 answers · asked by Heather M 4 in Grade-Schooler

I mean considering the egg has to travel down the fallopian tubes and then if not fertilized you get a period...what happens if the fallopian tubes are blocked and the egg can't travel? I would assume you wouldn't have a period(or what period you would have would only be due to the uterine lining deteriorating)..

2007-07-13 06:28:44 · 4 answers · asked by estephania2182 3 in Trying to Conceive

I have a teenage son (16 yrs). Actually, he is my step-son, but we have full custody for the past 4 yrs. Sadly, he grew up most of his life in a house where MEN were considered lower than dirt. However, it is not that way in our house. My husband works really hard and is giving the utmost honor and respect from all of us. We have 2 other children, (my step-daughter 12yrs and my son 12yrs) My husband and I have no other children together. From day one, they have all been ours! My oldest son (16yrs) has always had low self-esteem. We have tried everything to build this up. We give a lot of praise around here for anything. It had gotten so bad, we had to seek counseling. He keeps us laughing at home or around the family 24/7. In public or at school, he is painfully shy and rarely says anything. He has NO friends. NONE! Never has. My 2 12yr olds have friends calling or coming over or going over there house all the time. This is not a geeky, nerdy, guy!

2007-07-13 06:25:27 · 6 answers · asked by horsecrazy72 1 in Parenting

My daughters umbilical cord fell off yesterday so can I start giving her baths now instead of sponge baths or should I wait a certain amount of time?

2007-07-13 06:19:41 · 6 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 in Newborn & Baby

I will tell you my situation and you tell me if you see any roadbumbs. I want to adopt my step-daughter and my wife agrees. We live in California and I am in the marines. The natural father is incarcerated and is in Texas (where we were before I was stationed here). His rights of seeing her switched to his parents when he went to prison (btw his crime was raping his 12 year old neice) We don't think he will sign her over willingly. Before I do this I just want to know if the adoption and termination of rights will go without problems.

2007-07-13 06:19:15 · 7 answers · asked by just a guy in this world 1 in Adoption

2007-07-13 06:13:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I would have thougtht that it is pronounced "kursten"; but I have heard it pronounced as "keersten".
thank you for any help on this.

2007-07-13 06:11:51 · 38 answers · asked by Haze 2 in Baby Names

What do you think of the name??

Which middle name flows better...
Priscilla Blaire Wyatt
Priscilla Rowan Wyatt

2007-07-13 06:11:37 · 18 answers · asked by Dahlia 2 in Baby Names

i was about to explode and i pulled out and didnt feel the urge any more but i didnt feel my self do the duty could my girlfriend be pregnant im 17 and shes 15

2007-07-13 06:06:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i have another question . i recently posted about getting pregnant with the pull out method one day before my period started and i am now off my period which was very light and is usually pretty heavy and usually only lasts 3 to 5 days and this time it lasted 7 days and i am now 2 days off my period and i feel so sick to my stomach. i woke up this morning and i just feel like i could throw up everywhere and i feel so weak. my question is can i be pregnant and can i take a test now or should i wait some more time cause its only been 2 days. during my period it was very very light and im telling u that isnt normal. could someone please help me and let me know what i should look for and if i should be concerned about pregnancy. i mean we used the pull out method so i think im safe there.

2007-07-13 05:56:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Just looking for ways to help concieve.

2007-07-13 05:55:13 · 20 answers · asked by Waiting For Baby #1 2 in Trying to Conceive

We have narrowed to down to three....

Priscilla Rowan or Blaire?
Alexia Rowan
Caralyn Blaire

Yes Caralyn is kind of made up, but we only chose this so that we could call her Cara...i am not fond of just Cara as a first name because it seems incomplete too me!!

Which one do you like most, least, and why??

2007-07-13 05:48:23 · 18 answers · asked by Dahlia 2 in Baby Names