Pregnancy & Parenting - 21 August 2007

I feel like I am on my last nerve! Is this normal? I don't remember my older daughter going thru the terrible twos. Is this what it is all about. I really need help understanding this.
Please any good words of wisdom and advise would be great!

2007-08-21 05:40:46 · 24 answers · asked by m0mmy0f3 1 in Parenting

I can tell my older children but how do I explain it to my 4, 2, and possibly my 7 year old? Keep in mind that he was my grandfather so it will be hard for me to tell them. he passed away around 11am (Eastern time)

2007-08-21 05:39:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-08-21 05:37:49 · 14 answers · asked by hodges1981 1 in Pregnancy

this is my first pregnany. and movies n stuff people always bring bags with them when they go into labor., do people still do that? im 16 days till my due date n my doctor thinks i might go a few days early. i dontk now what im suppose to bring?
does the hospital provide you with any thing for the baby or yourself?

2007-08-21 05:37:39 · 31 answers · asked by new_mommy972007 2 in Pregnancy

My son is 3 and a half years old. We have no problems with using the potty for pee but he refuses to do a BM in the potty. He waits until bedtime when I put a diaper on him and then goes. I have tried encouraging him and even resorted to bribery but still no go. People tell me he just isn't ready but is there anything else I should be doing to help him along? I would love to hear from other moms who have had a similar experience.

2007-08-21 05:35:22 · 11 answers · asked by DH 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-08-21 05:33:50 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Every time it's time to get dressed every morning. If we don't anywhere in particular he goes straight to time out after I'm done dressing him and then he's fine. Most days we're having to get ready for daycare so I can go to work and we don't really have time for a "time-out". What can I do to get him to stop this? I've tried spankings on his bottom and it is not effective. It seriously doesn't fase him at all to get a spanking.

2007-08-21 05:30:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

arm and hammar ok to use? I cant really afford dreft and I have to use arm and hammar or tide free because I have exzema. thanks

2007-08-21 05:26:59 · 19 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1 in Newborn & Baby

Ok so my friend is due to have a baby in Nov..she is young and made a mistake but ready to take responsibility and cannot wait for this baby. Her boyfriend and herself are trying to figure out the weekly cost of having a baby. Any ideas? Diapers, food, etc?

2007-08-21 05:26:28 · 13 answers · asked by RubiaBonita 2 in Pregnancy

size nursing bra should I buy? thanks

2007-08-21 05:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1 in Pregnancy

she's only 14, the dads only 14 she swears she used protection....can the dad go to jail?? they are going out tho....

2007-08-21 05:22:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

A lot of people on here are urging girls to use protection or get on birth control and these are unmarried girls! Why aren't we advising them to abstain when it is the BEST method out there? Don't we want to offer them the best protection against pregnancy?

2007-08-21 05:19:34 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm only 6 weeks pregnant and already am suffering from morning (or all day) sickness. I had it really bad with my first pregnancy and was horrible sick until around my 7th month. I can't imagine going through that again, especially since this has started so early on in my pregnancy. Are there any ways to lessen the all day nausea and vomiting? I've heard vitamin B12, has anyone tried this? Any recommendations as to whats helped other would be great! Thank You!

2007-08-21 05:18:47 · 19 answers · asked by C 2 in Pregnancy

my daughter is 16 months and has already started counting to 10 and has a large vocabulary. while she still enjoys games like patty cake and itsy bitsy spider i just feel like there are games i could use to teach her more. any suggestions?

2007-08-21 05:15:40 · 13 answers · asked by butterfly_in_a_jar 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Hi all. Lately I have been so tired, despite adequate amounts of sleep. I have also been congested, and gassy...and just feeling generally crappy. I wondered if any of these things might be a sign of pregnancy. I had a m/c on June 21st, ended finally on July 18th. Still no period. Could I have conceived again already?

2007-08-21 05:14:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 25 Months now. Even though we are not pregnant yet, I like to day dream about the day I get to tell him we are expecting... I plan to suprise him with a picture of the pregnancy test and a teeshirt that says "I'm Going To Be A Daddy!"

My question is, do you think that he would be offended if I took the pregnancy test without him there or would he want to be a part of the actual taking of the test?

2007-08-21 05:11:46 · 16 answers · asked by TwinMommy 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-08-21 05:07:35 · 8 answers · asked by traorr 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

My daughter who is 18 months has never had a problem drinking milk. All of a sudden my daughter is throwing up after she drinks milk....she doesnt have any symptons of being sick, no fever, very active, and it has been happening for about 2-3 days. she may be sick and I plan on bringing her to the Dr. tommorrow but I was just curious to hear from other parents who have children that are lactose intolerant just in case she is. Thanks.

2007-08-21 05:04:28 · 9 answers · asked by Celz 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

am curious on this one cos have heard once you've had one, all your labours to follow go the same way???

2007-08-21 05:04:16 · 21 answers · asked by Draconia 4 in Pregnancy

These are possible baby girl names:

Ashby Grace,Ashby Reese,Kara Lee,Gwyneth Reese,Gwendolyn or Gwendolyn Ann.

These are possible boy names: Jacob Andrew,Matthew James,Andrew Jordan, or Zachary Adam.

Please pick a baby boy name you like better and a baby girl name you like.

Thanks!

2007-08-21 04:56:59 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

im not preg yet, my husband and i are trying to decide when we should ttc; however i was wondering what you thought of these names for boys an girls:

for a little girl:

Lorelai Kristine (kristine is my moms name)
Lorelai Elizabeth (elizabeth has been passed down from my great grandma to me)
Lorelai Victoria
Alaina Kristine
Alaina (insert idea here)

For a little boy:
Logan Lyle (lyle is my husbands granfathers name)
Logan Christopher (christipher is my husbands middle name)
Landon Lyle
Landon Christopher
Aiden Christopher

thanks!

2007-08-21 04:53:58 · 22 answers · asked by Kelly 4 in Baby Names

My brother is 10yrs old, going into 5th grade. He runs around screaming, saying thinks a baby would say, and hangs out with ppl with anger issues. he also doesnt shower, wear deoderant and my parents are very protective of him.Any advice on how to make him act his age because im beginnning to think he has ADHD

2007-08-21 04:51:15 · 5 answers · asked by Yep-Its-Katie 1 in Adolescent

It seems most other places in the world it is a normal, accepted practice. Why do women get so mad at other women for breastfeeding? Can you offer some logical reasons, other than the opinion :" He is too big for the boob" ? And where do you get your information from? Thanks!

2007-08-21 04:49:41 · 19 answers · asked by LayLooLaRose 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

This year, my son will be turning 10 years old. Usually, I try and get him pretty cool stuff. Last year I got him an iPod shuffle, and he's taken really good care of it/loves is. This year, though, I've finally graduated from college and have a good paying job. What are some ideas that you have of things that I could actually get him for his birthday that would be age appropriate?

2007-08-21 04:48:43 · 10 answers · asked by Amanda M 5 in Grade-Schooler

2007-08-21 04:47:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Strange I know but when I am sitting down and I sneeze, I get a really bad pain in my lower belly. I dont rememeber feeling this before I was pregnant (but I guess it is possible as I am much more aware of what is going on with my body now). If I stand up, it doesn't hurt as much. (I know I know -- so stand up -- lol)

Anyone else have this? I have a doctor's appt tonight and I am going to ask but just wanted to know.

Have a great day everyone!

2007-08-21 04:45:54 · 9 answers · asked by cwrayvoa 3 in Pregnancy

i am having one done tomorrow. and i just wanted to know how long it would take to get the results back.

2007-08-21 04:43:21 · 9 answers · asked by tlee902 1 in Trying to Conceive

Does any one have a child with Innominate artery compression of the trachea?
my little boy 6 months old was diagonsed with this and am looking for ohter parents experiences with this conditiion

2007-08-21 04:41:39 · 2 answers · asked by lisamarie7901 5 in Newborn & Baby

You’re sitting on the couch watching T.V when out of the corner of your eye; you see something scurrying across the floor. You quickly realize it is your abusive ex, only he is bug sized! You lift your foot over him and before stamping down you say?

2007-08-21 04:41:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

i just got a graco pack'n'play, the one with a bassinett and changing table and it's in meridian print.
it has the little thing on it that does lights and music, and it says it takes 3 double A batteries
i opened up the battery compartment (which was a pain in the rear loosening the screws) and it sure looks like it takes double A's but they do not fit, at all. in fact, i kind of forced one and it got stuck, i had to pry it out...
What's the deal!!!?? Has anyone else had this problem or am I just using some newfangled super double A, my goodness it's frustrating.

2007-08-21 04:33:46 · 4 answers · asked by carcar 3 in Newborn & Baby