Pregnancy & Parenting - 23 August 2007

I am almost 37 weeks and was wondering if somebody actually had luck with bringing on labor by themselves, i.e lots of walking, intercourse, nipple stimulation, eating spicy food etc that early?

2007-08-23 06:24:35 · 13 answers · asked by V 2 in Pregnancy

the dr. suggested to try formula only for a couple of days because she said that breast milk has lactose and that might be the problem. i did try it and it made a big difference with the gas. i don't really want to stop breastfeeding for the simple fact that it took us about three weeks to latch on so i'm really happy that we succeded does anyone have any advice? I know that breastfeeding is better than formula so what should I do, I don't want him suffer either

2007-08-23 06:20:19 · 5 answers · asked by Jaanali's mommy 3 in Newborn & Baby

I have very light spotting...and only when I wipe, no pain, no cramps, nothing...is this reason to call my doctor?...should I worry??...this is my first baby so I really dont know what to expect...thanks in advance

2007-08-23 06:17:49 · 22 answers · asked by .^_^. 3 in Pregnancy

I'm feeling like i did when i was pregnant and i want to take a test to make sure if i'm or not. My period isn't due till Aug 29-31. My cycle was always 26days but had a miscarriage in June and it went from 26 to 27 or 28 days. The last two periods i got were normal for me and now i'm feeling tired more, heartburn and abdominal pain sort of like i'm getting my period but it isn't due for another week. I don't want to get my hopes up so i would like to take the test.

2007-08-23 06:12:50 · 9 answers · asked by dodgergirl 2 in Pregnancy

My son is now 8 months old. Is it alright to start him on **** milk now being a month early?? Has anyone heard of anything bad with this as my mom says " we were all on **** way before 9 months but alot has changed since then i guess
any ideas??

2007-08-23 06:10:40 · 14 answers · asked by Bella 2 in Newborn & Baby

Hi everyone,
Apparently hospitals used to put an 'F' or 'M' or a symbol on the top line of a scan photo to indicate if they think baby is male or female, for their records.
I have an F on mine and just wondered if they still do this and if that means they think its a girl?!

2007-08-23 06:08:42 · 11 answers · asked by Amy+Bump 2 in Pregnancy

2007-08-23 06:07:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

A little early for this, but I need to get things in order.
My son's first birthday is December 21st. Along with all the Christmas preparations and parties, we also have a slew of other kids' birthdays in the family, as well as another niece's first birthday on December 26th. Usually all the kids' birthdays are lumped together and acknowledged during the family Christmas party. What I'm wondering is, would it be unreasonable to do a separate party this year since it is his first birthday (I've even thought of a joint first birthday party with my son and my niece if they're of the same mind), or should I just have his birthday in with the others? I know he won't know the difference; I just want it to be special.

2007-08-23 06:07:05 · 14 answers · asked by Starfall 6 in Newborn & Baby

Is it normal for a baby in utero to get hiccups 3-4 times a day? And... if there is no air in there, what is causing it? Could it hurt him?

2007-08-23 05:59:37 · 12 answers · asked by Flutterby 1 in Pregnancy

i'm 38 weeks pregnant with my third child. my first two were induced early so i have never gone into labor naturally, and therefore never experienced some of these symptoms. I'm Nausious and have diarrhea. i had "false labor" for a while (I havent' had many contractions since lastnight) right now i'm dilated to a 3 and 70% efaced as of two days ago. what i really want to know is if i'm in labor or will be soon. and if so, how long?

2007-08-23 05:57:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

okay when I go to feed my 3wk old sometimes she will spit some of it back out or it comes out like she's not hungry, but when I take the bottle out she gets mad lol. Iv'e tried different nipples now Im just stuck. SHe also has bad gas could that have something to do with it?

2007-08-23 05:56:40 · 9 answers · asked by stickie nikkie 1 in Newborn & Baby

I'm looking for any creative ideas to tell our familys that we are pregnant.

2007-08-23 05:54:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

both test depend on hormones ryt? so whats the diff? others suggesting that clear blue s more accurate? y?

2007-08-23 05:53:48 · 1 answers · asked by kiss me 1 in Pregnancy

My daughter is 3 (as of January), and she does not see/hear profanity ever, it is not allowed. She wants to kiss me, and other people and turn her head from side to side like the way you would kiss passionately. She also will put things in between her legs and say "Look Im having a baby". Does anyone else have kids who do or have done this? She is my oldest so I don't know whats normal. My mom says she thinks it is, but I want other opinions.

2007-08-23 05:50:58 · 17 answers · asked by Janessa 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

i have my 3 yo pick up the newspaper lying around the house and put it in the recycle bin every evening. when i mentioned this to a co-worker, she said that 3 yo's shouldn't have chores. all they need to worry about is focusing on being a kid. can i get your opnions on the matter please?

2007-08-23 05:47:54 · 56 answers · asked by Trace 2 in Parenting

Its been 10 years since Ive had my last child so Im out of the loop :) Do I have to boil water before giving it to baby? Can I just use bottled water? Do you have to warm a bottle or can you use room temperature? Do you still have to boil bottles/nipples/pacifiers or can you just put them in dishwasher? Did you wash all baby clothes/blankets, etc before baby wore them for the first time? Anything else I should know about sterilization and baby products? Thanks!

2007-08-23 05:42:15 · 12 answers · asked by tulips♥77 5 in Newborn & Baby

I was wondering when is the best time to have a baby shower? After baby is born (thought u might be busy with new baby) or before baby is born so you can pay attention to the people who come? Also this might come off ungrateful but its not, I just dont want to waste things that wont be used. Anyhow is there a way to register for a new baby registry like a wedding registry? I wouldnt want people giving me things I wont use, thats mean since I wont use their gift, id be upset if I gave something and it didnt get used? More specifically I dont want TONNES of baby brandname toys and Dora/Pooh paraphanalia. I personally hate winnie the pooh :(

2007-08-23 05:42:10 · 15 answers · asked by Tabbitatt 3 in Newborn & Baby

I have chosen to stay at home with my son who is now 2. I know it's a gift that is invaluable to him. I have really enjoyed raising him and find it very fullfilling. When someone asks me what I do for a living and I say that I stay at home with my son I always get this weird look from other women. And when it's a woman that works and who has children they usually make some sort of comment about "how nice for you". I don't judge women for returning to work when they have a baby. I don't complain, I mind my own business, so why am I judged? Why do others think I'm lazy? Working mothers don't do it all themselves! They have help. They bring their kids to daycare, or other situations that alows them the freedom so that they can work. I choose to provide that care for my son and I work very hard at giving my son the best that I have to offer.

2007-08-23 05:24:05 · 39 answers · asked by Gab&Thomas 5 in Parenting

I had a c-section 4 weeks ago and have been having problems with my left foot ever since. At first, the foot was just numb. I got up and was walking within the first 18 hours after surgery, but for the first week or so, I was slow to regain feeling in that foot.

Now the numbness is nearly gone (still some left behind my knee and in my first 3 toes), but it's been replaced with excruciating pain... I suspect nerve damage.

It alternates between burning/frostbite, and even the skin is sensitive to a fan blowing in the room. It's like constant electrocution and I'm very limited in what activities I can do.

Should I seek a neurologist or is this possibly sciatic nerve pain that a chiropractor could help with? Anyone who's dealt with this before, please share your experience with me. Were you able to solve the problem?

2007-08-23 05:22:58 · 6 answers · asked by sublimekindalife 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Girls
Bridget
Lydia
Katherine
Charlotte
Isabelle
Mary-Elle

Lucas
William
Charlie
Connor
Jack
Tyler

If you could rate them or say what you do or dont like about them that would be great! Thanks

2007-08-23 05:22:14 · 13 answers · asked by Jen* 7 in Baby Names

Suppose you got prescribed Provera for a hormone problem, and you're married with an active sex life. If you don't get your period after 5-7 days, most likely pregnant right?

2007-08-23 05:21:17 · 4 answers · asked by doktorangbaliw 4 in Trying to Conceive

I have one more day to wait would it be to soon to take one today or should i wait until tommarrow or is that still to soon?

2007-08-23 05:21:11 · 7 answers · asked by Star 2 cuz Star 1 got suspended★ 6 in Trying to Conceive

i know elle means 'she' in french and some ppl find that naming your daughter 'she' is not a good thing. personally, i think elle is a pretty and elegant name, regardless of its meaning. opinions?

2007-08-23 05:19:58 · 27 answers · asked by ldp 1 in Baby Names

I'm 6 months pregnant and I like these names. If it's a boy Nevin and if it's a girl Ava. They are both German. And yes I know Hitlers wife or girlfriend was named Ava. Everybody says that! lol

2007-08-23 05:19:27 · 15 answers · asked by luveschvys 2 in Baby Names

let it cool first?
Can I just put it in the fridge afterward to cool?

2007-08-23 05:17:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My 3 yr old was upset and crying last night b/c she was very tired but refused to go to bed (fighting sleep). She got back the hallway and threw up b/c she was upset. This isnt the first time. One other time she was misbehaving and I sent her to bed early that night. She got herself all worked up and threw up.

I dont know how to prevent her from getting to that point. What do I do.

2007-08-23 05:16:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

last monday on my appointment my dr said I had low amniotic and I couldnt see my baby that clear because of that, and she told me to drink more water, thats it, but Im like freaking out, is it dangerous or something??

2007-08-23 05:16:41 · 9 answers · asked by Annely E 2 in Pregnancy

She's strict and straight out of the 50's. This woman is cold and in her intrduction letter, well, it seemed to just raise red flags in our heads. The classroom is unorganized and confusing. Espicially for Nate.
Should I be a pain and switch or just let him go? I want it to be fun for him, but I still want him to get an education, ya know. Kindergarten was fun for me and I loved the teacher.
And she sends homework home every day! I never had homework.

2007-08-23 05:15:32 · 22 answers · asked by Heather R♥se 6 in Grade-Schooler

my sisterin law is getting induced at about 330pm today, about how long are we going to have to wait after that for the baby to come out?

2007-08-23 05:13:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-08-23 05:12:51 · 4 answers · asked by Neen 4 in Trying to Conceive