Pregnancy & Parenting - 5 August 2007

hi i breastfeed and formula feed my 5 month old infant, i get checks for food for me and formula for my baby.

i was thinking about exclusively formula feeding,

does that mean i don't get anymore food checks for me and do i get more formula checks for my baby?

2007-08-05 08:30:00 · 15 answers · asked by 2girly 2 in Newborn & Baby

I am giving a baby shower for the first time for my sister in law. I am doing it at my house and there will be about 25 people here. Can you please post any ideas you have about dainty finger foods I can serve? I want to do some really girlie stuff and give everyone a great experience. Or...do you think I should serve a full plate (like entree and sides). What is appropriate for a 3pm to 6pm party on a Sunday? Thanks!

2007-08-05 08:27:09 · 10 answers · asked by MrsKat 4 in Newborn & Baby

I want my baby to be born in the winter. So when would be the right time to have sex to conceive my winter baby?

2007-08-05 08:25:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

She worked for her dad now she stays at home with me whilst she is on maternity leave, she is staying at home with the baby, she doesnt pay any board, and she just sits around all day whilst i clean the house, and look after 5 children including her. Opinions plz

2007-08-05 08:20:02 · 83 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-08-05 08:19:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Any particular 'toys' of your own: a car, clothes, anything you really liked but had to get rid of when the kids came?

I'm an expectant dad (boy in November) and I"m writing a blog and book http://blog.almostadad.com about a guy's perspective on pregnancy.

Any info you can offer would help.

Thanks!

2007-08-05 08:14:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My 5 yr. old daughter was dying to go to Disney World. SO I booked us a 5 day vacation last April. We planned it together and she so wanted to go to the princess breakfast and meet Ariel. The second day there, she started vomitting and had severe diarreah. I thought it was food poisoning but it lasted very long. She was weak and sleeping most of the time and just downright miserable. Never had I seen her so sick. Nonetheless, she had to cancel the princess breakfast and she barely saw anything. It was miserable. When we returned home to see the dr., they said that she had contracted the rotovirus. She keeps asking me why she got so sick and never went to the breakfast. i try and explain it she just thinks she was punished in some way. Should I break down and take her by myself in the fall? Yes, it is expensive (coming from NY). WHat would you do? Please be kind in your answers. I just feel terrible for her.

2007-08-05 08:04:05 · 18 answers · asked by noitall 4 in Parenting

I been seeing all these, Do this boy like me? And Do you like skinny jeans? under that category. Is that category for Adolescent? Or for teenaged moms? Or is it for something else?

And I know ya'll is going to say I'm helping destory it or something like that.. But I'm just wondering...

2007-08-05 08:02:27 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Chamillitary Amberleé♥ 5 in Adolescent

i am 24wks and have a very supportive boyfriend.i know it probably sounds kind of early to be getting stuff ready already but i want to have it all somewhat ready so i'm not doing it lat minute.i'm not so sure on everything that i need since this is my firstborn and i am 17 going to be 18.(not that it should matter.) i just want to make sure i am on the same page and am buying the right stuff and have most of it ready.

Thanks.

2007-08-05 07:58:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I have three kids and it is such a hassle to keep their rooms clean, the girls share a room and there is not a lot of space for everything, we've bought organizers but to get the younger one to help is like pulling teeth, my son has his own room but throws clothes anywhere. Help

2007-08-05 07:55:00 · 17 answers · asked by mama g 2 in Grade-Schooler

What is an infants poop susspossed to look like? I know its gross, but I think my 3 months old poop is like really runny. Is that normal?

2007-08-05 07:39:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I just asked her to clean up a mess she made by the table (she threw some melon during breakfast). She said no mommy, you do it. I again asked her to do it. She just looked at me and refused to do it. I put her in time out for awhile, and then got her out and told her again to pick it up. She refused. So now she's back in time out. I don't know what to do! SHe needs to learn to clean up her messes when I ask her to. I don't think this time out is even working.... Any ideas?

2007-08-05 07:33:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Ok I am about to get a new lil bro and we still need a middle name. His first name will be Nicholas. Plz help!

2007-08-05 07:29:04 · 20 answers · asked by mcwsbwsrm 2 in Baby Names

we recently had a baby boy and we were looking for a unique name...we were travelling overseas in Europe and on one of the beaches we met a handsome surfer named Maro and the name seemed very exotic to us and we now named our little boy the same name...however, we are getting a lot of negative opinions about it and its hurt my feelings - so you think it was unfair of us to name our little boy such an unusual name???

2007-08-05 07:13:06 · 15 answers · asked by BunnyRabbit 2 in Baby Names

i am 37 weeks and i want this baby now!!! any ideas that could get this show on the road :)

2007-08-05 06:44:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Im 5 days overdue and my partner woke up this morning covered from head to toe in chicken pox - does this mean he cant be with me if I go into labour??

2007-08-05 06:43:30 · 6 answers · asked by jojo 1 in Newborn & Baby

2007-08-05 06:43:25 · 3 answers · asked by Erica 5 in Grade-Schooler

after u take the pregancy test and it prove that u r pregnant is ther any thing u can do to stop the baby from being born???

2007-08-05 06:19:05 · 11 answers · asked by sexyshari 1 in Adolescent

I have only till thursday to have this kid on my own. My Dr will induce me on Friday if I dont have the kid by then. I really DONT want to be induced. (been there done that and I know it is EVIL.) I know that I am somewhat dilated (over 1CM) I was wondering if anybody has sugestions on what I can do so I dont have to go thru getting induced!!!... I have been having contractions but nothing to get very excited about. I also have been cleaning like a mad woman and very very onedge for the past few days. I really feel sorry for my husband an toddler.


My question is If anyone has any ideas of what to try or what worked for you? I know that if the baby is not ready he will not come out but I would like to try to be proactive and not take the "easy" way out.

2007-08-05 06:18:05 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs Florek 3 in Pregnancy

My second cousin has autism but its only moderate. He is 4 and been trying to potty train now for about a year. He seems to really undrstand going in the potty and tries so hard to do it every time. Do you think he will ever get it or will his autism slow him? He is frustrated because he knows he can do it I think he forgets to go.

2007-08-05 06:16:37 · 8 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I like the name Dexter Romeo for a boy.

2007-08-05 06:15:06 · 27 answers · asked by Michaela 4120 3 in Baby Names

my son is 13 months old and has being going number 2 or should i say pooping alot lately it seems everytime I change his diaper he has pooped..
I would say he poops about 4 to 5 times a day. he has been doing this for 3 days now. when he does it is more runny and a little seedy. and its light brown in color.
Is something wrong with him should i be concerned?
He plays fine and does everything else like there is nothing wrong

2007-08-05 06:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by kasssy s 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Also, I need to lose 25 lbs. by tomorrow - how can I do that? I have really bad acne; does anyone know a cure? Can you spell check my book report for me, and while you're at it, how about doing all my homework this year? I know this guy; he's really cute. He turned to me and said, "Nice iPod." So I think he likes me. Should I ask him out?? And what should I name my baby? Britnae or Britnay?

2007-08-05 06:13:30 · 8 answers · asked by sueannaj 2 in Pregnancy

I am 9 days late for my period. I have had brown spotting this whole time when I wipe but not enough to show on a panty liner. I'm 25 and usually have very regular periods. I took a pg test 2 days ago and it was negative. I have an appointment at 9 tomorrow morning for a blood test and to see what could be causing this spotting if I'm not pregnant.

Will a blood test show if I am definitely pregnant even if a urine test doesn't? and what could be causing my brown spotting?

2007-08-05 06:05:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Sex education for girls is usually pretty comprehensive discussion. Sex education for boys usually consists of...'wear a condom' or 'make sure she's on the pill'.

After the generic 'How to put a condom on' talk at my jr. high, all the boys had to leave the room for break while the girls were taught the deeper stuff (pills, periods, etc.)

1. Do schools still separate the kids like this?

2. Would you want your young son to sit with the girls and learn all their stuff too?

2007-08-05 05:57:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-08-05 05:47:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-08-05 05:29:48 · 42 answers · asked by I ate a watermelon seed! 1 in Baby Names

I am writing a story, that is about girls who live the wealthy side of life. I need your help, as I am searching for some preppy names for the main charactors. Girls names only, please.

thank you!

2007-08-05 04:54:31 · 27 answers · asked by nic 1 in Baby Names

Should i belive her , because she has pulled this 6 times and it wasn't true . Shoyld i demand a test ? What Should I do ?

2007-08-05 04:53:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I'm at my mother house, just chk on the house cuz she went the out and my daughter drank an experied milk its been experied since july 24 and the day is aug. 5th

2007-08-05 04:48:37 · 6 answers · asked by Gameela 4 in Toddler & Preschooler