Pregnancy & Parenting - 24 August 2007

I really like these names, Alice, Edward, Isabella, Jasper, Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, Rosalie. Are they too weird? Please be honest. If they are too weird, I also like Charlie, Jacob, Angela, and Renee. Some of them will be middle names. Please be honest! Can you tell me what should be the first/middle names?
(I'm not pregnant or expecting to be any time soon, I just want to think about what I might name my kids when I do get pregnant.)

2007-08-24 11:19:17 · 45 answers · asked by Artemis 3 in Baby Names

2007-08-24 11:08:22 · 7 answers · asked by BeautyMark 2 in Grade-Schooler

Anthony Joseph
Aiden Joseph
Andrew Joseph

We need Joesph to be the middle name (dedication to family member), and like the first name to be with an A, so kiddo could go by AJ. Thanks!

2007-08-24 11:02:36 · 40 answers · asked by Jessica 3 in Baby Names

Ok, here's the deal. I'm 16 years old and i have mixed feelings about drinking (as in alcohol). I'm a christian and so i've been taught that drinking is wrong. but nowhere in the bible does it say that. it just says not to get drunk. either way it's still illegal for me to drink because i'm underage. my parents drink a little bit. you know a glass of wine occasionally when they get home from work, or a beer with grandpa and the uncles over thanksgiving weekend. sometimes when my family is with my grandparents and we have a toast or something on special occasions, they pour me and my brother(18) and sister (20) a glass of champaigne or wine too. i don't prefer the taste, but i drink a little bit anyway. the adults (my parents and grandparents) told us that as long as we were with them drinking a little wine we were okay, but to never do it anywhere where they aren't around (i haven't and i never will). but is it still okay when i'm with them. is it still a sin or "illegal". please help?

2007-08-24 10:54:26 · 52 answers · asked by :) 3 in Adolescent

Also, it's with twins, should she take certain steps to be careful.

2007-08-24 10:53:09 · 13 answers · asked by Samantha 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

As the Mother of three I know that I am not always going to be perfect.. If I am being honest my kids don't brush their teeth everynight, I don't always read to them at night, I sometimes yell, I don't always make dinner sometimes it is just PB & J sandwhichs, the laundry is hardly ever done, I might spend a little too much time on the computer, etc.. the list goes on and on..

I just wonder if other Moms or Dads can be honest enough to admit your imperfections. I actually struggle a bit to admit these things, I think soceity has painted the June Clever picture for so long we have a hard time dealing with the fact that we are not perfect.. What are your thoughts & your faults??

2007-08-24 10:46:48 · 32 answers · asked by Rosie 4 in Parenting

2007-08-24 10:42:40 · 20 answers · asked by navi 1 in Baby Names

There's a penguin, moose, and hippo, so what on earth is Uniqua? She has pink dots, antenna, and a twirly tail. She has no snout so she can't be a pig, and they don't have antenna??? She's not a bug, she only has two legs. It's driving me crazy!!

2007-08-24 10:40:04 · 13 answers · asked by krowley2007 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I need names for both a sexes.

2007-08-24 10:27:07 · 33 answers · asked by tnsms 1 in Baby Names

2007-08-24 10:20:20 · 24 answers · asked by ♥Olivia♥ 4 in Adolescent

Two months ago I asked a question on which two names I should go for, for a dear friends unborn twin girls, I decided to go with Bethany and Rebbecca. Now the second part is to come up with adorable middle names for these two names, so I was hoping you could help me with this.
The names cann't include Amy, Jane, or Naomi.
I want the names to be very cute, innoent, and clever

2007-08-24 10:14:15 · 31 answers · asked by ...Nothing... 2 in Baby Names

2007-08-24 10:13:02 · 27 answers · asked by ♥Sarai♥ 4 in Baby Names

What do I do? I mean this needs to be known. I know they will deny the possbility- well they did, anyway a lawsuit sure would bring it public. Money would be helpful to anyone but I don't have to have it, I am not trying to scam. They can keep the money or give it to charity.I want them outed. with out the heat the issue would never be addressed. I am already a huge phobic, bacteria, germs, dust...have days i can't go outside. Laundry hits the floor I have to wash it again. I am the last person that needed to find such a thing; I already had issues with formula anyway. Help...what or who is the best way to expose them?!!!

2007-08-24 09:58:55 · 5 answers · asked by slick 1 in Newborn & Baby

Ok, so I am asking for your thoughts on this statement/question.

A report in one of todays papers states that a certain London Council is going to subsidise parents if they switch to cloth nappies instead of using disposable nappies. They say 3% of the UK's landfill waste is that of disposed nappies. So they are taking the green path. Fair enough but is this misguided?

Lets think here, how many extra washes could be created to wash all these millions of nappies? Surely this is not green! The extra carbon footprint created would be immense. No? They keep on going on about it in the press.

Also the practicalities...your out in town and your baby poops. Going to fold it up and take it home with you? As you walk through the bakery smelling of baby poop.

Also are they not much larger than disposable nappies..make sure you buy a bigger changing bag?

So is this nonsense? Would you switch to cloth nappies?

2007-08-24 09:53:01 · 13 answers · asked by bhafc87 2 in Parenting

I will not be able to have a birth partner/coach for when I go into labor (husband deployed last month for 18 months, parents are in nursing home, no friends close by, don't know many people where I just moved to, can't afford a doula, etc).
I am thinking of just having a c-section instead of having to go through labor alone.
Has anyone on here had a c-section by choice without "needing" one?
Has anyone on here given birth without a birth partner/coach?
What are your experiences?
Just curious.

2007-08-24 09:52:31 · 13 answers · asked by twiztidpenguingrl 2 in Pregnancy

Well, I planned on getting pregnant for like 5 months. Then we finally started trying and got pregnant on the first cycle of trying. But I miscarried that baby at 5 weeks along. Now we are trying again. But for some reason I have no desire to look for baby names right now. Well, before I miscarried we had come up with the perfect names for a boy and a girl- Benjamin Allen and Evelyn Christine. I'm not sure if I will still want to use those or not, but I still really like them now. So would it be okay to use those names for our new baby, even though they were meant for the baby we lost, if they still feel right when the new baby is born?

2007-08-24 09:46:50 · 20 answers · asked by mommyem 4 in Baby Names

So my period isn't actually due until the 26th, but I am still worried I may be pregnant.

I went to my yearly checkup last week and had a pap test, etc. And she felt my cervix or whatever the heck they are doing when they prod you're parts.

I didn't get a pregnancy test because I wasn't too worried at that time, but would she have noticed if I was pregnant? She said everything looked normal and didn't mention my uterus being larger or anything.

And thought I am not sure if a pap test can determine pregnancy, I doubt they check for that if it can, would that have said anything?

I know the simple answer is to go buy an EPT but I think I should wait till my period is actually late before wasting $15 on a test. I have done that too many times before ;-)

2007-08-24 09:42:14 · 12 answers · asked by asoobee 2 in Pregnancy

2007-08-24 09:38:48 · 12 answers · asked by blackluver2013 1 in Trying to Conceive

My 4 yr old keeps hitting the cat and pulling its tail. Would a physical punishment (kind of a, "do you like it?") be best, or would a timeout/take toys away punishment be best? I have already talked to him about it, but i cant decide on whats the best punishment. Thanks

2007-08-24 09:34:48 · 18 answers · asked by Jessica 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

my sister wants to know if it will affect her in any way. If it is okay to drink it which type is the best? lemon-lime,fierce,frost, am etc...

2007-08-24 09:32:38 · 14 answers · asked by ali 1 in Pregnancy

Please answer this question.....i know that i asked this question in another way earlier...but here it is but with another totally different reason...Ok in your own experience when you had a baby or if your close to delivery (im 32weeks pregnant with a girl) I was wondering if you ever gained weight but did not get really big in your belly but had a normal healthy sized baby....My uterus measures from 28-29 cms and im 32 weeks and i was told its normal but for 8 months pregnant im not really showing extemley big..has anyone ever had a small stomach but had a normal healthy sized baby?

2007-08-24 09:31:51 · 19 answers · asked by brat 1 in Pregnancy

2007-08-24 09:30:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My class starts at 6:35am and I am going to 9th grade. So I need some tips on how to wake up early. No alarm clocks dont really help me out! I dont wanna be late everyday. Thanks for your time! ^-^

2007-08-24 09:29:23 · 14 answers · asked by Irvin 2 in Grade-Schooler

2007-08-24 09:22:32 · 20 answers · asked by . 5 in Adolescent

I need to send a snack and lunch with my daughter to school this year.

Any tips on fun, healthy, unspoilable food that your kids love.

Any tips on how to keep things hot, cold & fresh.

Any things that I shouldn't send (I already know about the peanut concerns) as they spoil easily.

Thank you.

2007-08-24 09:21:56 · 10 answers · asked by Four Up 3 in Grade-Schooler

I am looking for websites that have useful info, not ones that are trying to get me to buy items. I'd like info on pregnancy, being a new mom and babies.

2007-08-24 09:02:36 · 16 answers · asked by cs 1 in Newborn & Baby

We just moved to the area, and I think this would be perfect for my six year old to make new friends and get involved. Anyone know the cost to do so? Thanks in advance.

2007-08-24 09:01:58 · 7 answers · asked by mrscjsimon81 1 in Grade-Schooler

in order to switch him from his "carrier" to a rear-facing carseat(without a base, or one that stays in the car, continuously) Just wondering. I've been told different answers. I know I will ask my doctor before I decided anything but, I just wanted to know some opinions of other mom's/people out there. :)

2007-08-24 09:01:07 · 14 answers · asked by tristan's mommie 2 in Newborn & Baby

If so, why do these young mothers look happy with their child? I've heard many stories of how their baby has changed their life for the good, and that the baby completes them. Is it the finicial the problem? But these babies are dressed in expensive baby clothes and shoes. Is it just a hoax about teen pregnancy? Is it really as bad as my health teacher say it is?

2007-08-24 09:00:18 · 15 answers · asked by DJ 6 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

How do I switch from soy infant formula back to cow's milk formula without upsetting my son's stomach? The reason I switched to soy was because i felt it might be easier on his tummy because he was so gassy. He's older now 3 months and I think it would be better if he were on cow's milk formula. He has been on soy for about a month and I was wondering if there was a need to ease him back into cow's milk or can I just make the switch?

2007-08-24 08:53:33 · 5 answers · asked by unsure 1 in Newborn & Baby