Pregnancy & Parenting - 28 August 2007

I feel like I get period cramps but I'm not even sure if I'm pregnant. ALL of the symptoms are there. but is it possible to feel period cramps during early pregnancy? the cramps don't last long at all. just a few seconds.

2007-08-28 09:40:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i just came home from the doctor and i am pregnant with quadruplets! I already have 4 kids!! I am so scared. i am gonna have 8 kids. I am married to a wonderful man who is great but 8 kids!! IM SO SCARED. i thought it would be a nice new baby, i can handle one...even maybe two...but 4!! ahhh! I AM SO SCARED. my husband is at work all day...so im basically with the kids until 5 (thats when he gets home)! Four new babys and i have 4 other kids!! My other kids are Jack-8 Sophie-6 Ben-3 and Christine-almost 2!! i am so scared with all these kids...am i gonna be able to do it??! ahhhh! please...i need some confidence !!!!!!

2007-08-28 09:39:37 · 16 answers · asked by dog_owner 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Actually, that's not a question. That's the truth. I see lots of women on here saying things like, "I'm 35 and having trouble getting pregnant." It pains me to read because I want to answer, "You should have started 15 years ago!"

Of course, I would never say that; I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad. I feel bad for these poor women, because I know it's not their fault. Our society went from one where kids got married right of high school, and started having kids, to one in which we wait until 30 to get married and 40 to try to have kids.

It boggles my mind. As an intelligent woman I know women want to go to college, have careers, meet a nice man, get married, spend some time together, then have kids. But, as a Biologist, I know us girls are supposed to be having babies in our late teens/ early 20's. Truly, there wouldn't be this many women with fertility problems if they started trying to have kids earlier.

::sigh:: I have no solution. Anyone else?

2007-08-28 09:39:25 · 13 answers · asked by Dolyn 6 in Trying to Conceive

What time of day would be the best? I am very excited and nervous. I hope he takes to it well. I know it is susposed to be a calm time, but every day is calm with him.

(I am waiting till tomorrow because my hubby will be home.)

2007-08-28 09:38:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

She wants one because all her friends have one. She just got an email account & loves connecting with her friends on email, but all the kids are talking about myspace. I think she's too young, so we aren't going to let her. I'm looking for alternate, age appropriate sites that she would be able to safely connect with her friends on.

2007-08-28 09:36:58 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

just curious

2007-08-28 09:32:46 · 113 answers · asked by Sarah J 6 in Pregnancy

My daughter is almost 8 weeks old and was just wondering what some activities or things I can do with her. I havent but plan on buying a playmat but I dont want her there all the time. So what things can I do with her?

2007-08-28 09:32:14 · 9 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 in Newborn & Baby

2007-08-28 09:31:27 · 4 answers · asked by tony_samantha@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy

I selected Elizabeth as a first name and now I need a middle name to go along with it. Since Elizabeth is traditional I think that I would prefer something "different" or unique, but I am open for anything

2007-08-28 09:29:00 · 45 answers · asked by ataman 4 in Baby Names

Wh most woman do not know this I do not know. It should be taught in health. I have 6 kids and can tell you it is not the length of your period but when you ovulate is when you get pregnant. During each cycle you have a white discharge ( this is the temporary cap coming off your tubes) then this discharge turns to clear. That is when you are ripe. This discharge helps guide the sperm to the egg. It is only a 24 hour period during the month that you can concieve. If you have sex during these times you will get pregnant .If you don't notice this then it could be happening during your period and the blood masks the discharge so you will not see it. however you are still fertile. I hope this helps woman out there trying to concieve and this isn't really a question but feel free to comment.

2007-08-28 09:27:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

He's with the united pentecostal church and totally messed up. he's not allowed on the computer, and can't watch tv (not even the ones at Wal*Mart). his mom homeschools him and he's so behind that he's 16 and just finished the eighth grade.his dad is a meth addict and his mom is super into their church (personally i think it's a cult. their pastor creeps me out). he can't do anything. his only friends are at church. and i'm scared for him. i'm afraid that since he's not allowed to do anything, he's going to go balisitc and over do everything that he wasn't allowed to do before once he moves out. one of the kids that shot up everyone at Columbine had a background similiar to this. not to mention his dad is so out of it, he doesn't provide for his family,and they just lost their house.last i heard they lived in a trailer that wasn't even theirs. they live in arkansas and we live in florida. and they won't come down here because my aunt won't leave her pastor. what can i do? i'm 16 too.

2007-08-28 09:23:41 · 4 answers · asked by i.. cien! ¡Listos o no, ahí voy! 1 in Parenting

I'm in my 39th week of pregnancy, at my last doctor's appointment he told me I wasn't even dialated yet. I've been having some really sharp pains in my vaginal area, which my sister says might be my cervix dialating, but I won't know till my next dr. appointment on Thursday. I'm so miserable and want this baby to come soon! We live in WV where it's been pretty hot lately and I sweat like a disgusting pig by just walking outside. I can't handle the pains anymore!

My father-in-law believes in the "full moon" idea and my mother-in-law says it'll happen when the barometric pressure drops. Does anyone know anything about these???

I know there's a full moon tonight, but have no clue about barometric pressure! PLEASE help me!

2007-08-28 09:20:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm , in college, fortunately doing great in my life. I live alone, though my parents live close to me. Unfortunately our relationship has been extremely painful since I was 14. I made mistakes, was immature, realy messed up, was mean to my lil bro, was jealous, a very difficult phase. They were too harsh, couldn't understand I was just a troubled girl. I got a harsh punishment though I sincerely regretted and for months they made me suffer alot cause they didn't trust me, though I had got over that phase completely. I went through terrible days , wanted trust, forgiveness and didn't get it. They didn't act like parents who love, but just like law. The finally forgave and trusted me but I was so shocked that ended up living w/ my grandma, at 15. She was great, gave me love and trust. She passed away, but gave me an apartment and some money, so I can live on my own. My parents want to restablish our relationship, but why? When I needed them they were crue.

2007-08-28 09:17:35 · 6 answers · asked by Laura 1 in Adolescent

2007-08-28 09:16:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

i dont know whats wrong every month i have my period regualry and then i check what days i am ovulating me and my husband try everyday that i am but im still not pregant we have been trying for the last 4 months and all my pregancy test say negative.
i am ovulating this last couple of days and me and my husband have been trying none stop i just dont know what else to do to boost my chances of becoming pregant im starting to panic if theres something wrong with me or my husband???
please help?

2007-08-28 09:13:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2007-08-28 09:13:12 · 16 answers · asked by Gages'&Karlannas' Mommy 2 in Pregnancy

I must admit I'm on the fence with this one. But someone started the debate at dinner that the inability to conceive for men and women is nature's way of ensuring that the weak do not continue their heritage lines, so natures way of continuing the survival of the fittest.

I brought up the question of surely we shouldn't treat cancers or other diseases in that case, but the point came across that many diseases were caused by humans whereas creating another human life was very much left to nature.

Whats you view?

2007-08-28 09:11:56 · 10 answers · asked by Stripper 3 in Trying to Conceive

This is to all married (or not) women out there. I have two children and my husband's sister has two children also. My mother-in-law is CONSTANTLY critisizing, and my sister-in-law also, every little thing I do, because I don't do it the way they do it. These two are the most negative people I have ever met. My mother-in-law thinks that her daughter is the BEST, and somethimes compares me to her saying, well "she" does it this way.............My father-in-law never comes over to see my kids...who live 10 minutes away, but he'll drive 45 minutes to see his daughters kids. I am so tired of being treated like an outsider. I have been in this family for almost 20 years and I have always taken the crap to keep the peace for my husbands sake. Should I cut them out of our life and speak up for myself???? Should my kids have to pay the price? talking to them about it will only create hard feelings. My mother in law likes to criticize, but if it's done to her, she gets pissy. Need some advice.

2007-08-28 09:10:27 · 13 answers · asked by luckylady 2 in Newborn & Baby

I'm 21 weeks pregnant with a baby boy. He's my husband and my first baby. We're very excited. Sometimes I just look at my sonogram in awe. I cant believe he's really in there. I've bonded with him already. I feel like his movements are his way of communicating with me. I can't wait to hold him in my arms and watch him grow and learn. I don't think my feelings are abnormal but i was just wondering if there are any one else out there experiencing the same thing.

2007-08-28 09:09:27 · 5 answers · asked by charamone 2 in Newborn & Baby

2007-08-28 09:07:04 · 57 answers · asked by P.S.LoVeR 2 in Parenting

My 4 month old daughter has a head cold shes been coughing and has a real bad runny nose..any suggestions as to what will help??

2007-08-28 09:06:37 · 4 answers · asked by Babygirl000 2 in Newborn & Baby

We want to name our daughter adalyn but cannot agree on a middle name we have come up with

Rae
Nicol
Faith

Well those are mainly my husbands names. I don;t really like them a lot, My favorite out of the three is rae but i still want something better. Everything that i have come up with he hates. So i need some help figuring out a really cute middle name for Adalyn.
Thanks ahead of time for your input

2007-08-28 09:03:09 · 32 answers · asked by Amelia 2 in Baby Names

My 16yr old was a nice kid. I'd sit w him late at night doing HW until I put him in private school for kids w learning disabilities. He was doing well until 8th grade were he just started bieng a total delinquent:he lies,steals, cusses his 2 younger sibs & more.Things get worse annually & he is in a school for kids w social problems (mostly autism). I have increased his thearapy time but he still throws vilolent screaming, crying tantrums (he is 6'2). He runs away when I try to ground him. I stopped spanking him around 14 years when he called the police on me. I'm scarred he is going to hurt his10 year old sis cause he says he wishes she were dead. He says I treat her and my middle son(13) like they are better and smarter. I so love my 1st born, but I dislike him. I now it's sounds crazy but my house is peacful until he wakes or comes home from school.He is spiteful, winy,never listens & talks non stop.The siblings & hubby r traumatized by the daily fights. I feel like running away!

2007-08-28 09:02:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

ok, my period came on 7/11-7/15 which was normal my next scheduled date was 8/5 but it never came on i waited 5 days and took a hpt which was pos i went to my doc who is not a obgyn she said she would refer me out to a obgyn but first she needed to do hcg blood work that was 8/24 on 8/27 they called me and said my hcg blood work came back and im 3 months preg how is that is that? which is more accurate the blood work or a u/s? i go for a u/s 9/5, how could i just have had a period and now be 3 months already?

2007-08-28 09:01:50 · 7 answers · asked by proud2bme! 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

We're getting closer!! The c-section date is set for next Thursday (Sept. 6) and we are getting excited!

During my first pregnancy, I was in labor for 24 hours and had an emergency c-section. Obviously I know what the epidural will feel like, but everything else (not being rushed) will be new.

Any advice?

I'm getting my hair cut this weekend for the big day; I want to look good in the pictures! My mom is coming down on Wednesday to stay with our son as my husband and I head to the hospital at 5:30 AM.

But...any advice? Could I bring a book? Get a pedicure? What?

Like I said--we're gettin excited, but I am getting very anxious. I want my body back!! :-)

2007-08-28 09:00:41 · 11 answers · asked by FaZizzle 7 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I was driving down my street on my way home, there were two kids outside riding their bikes on the sidewalk one was around 6 the other around 8 since the smaller child was going slower the kid decide to off into the street not even looking as I was driving down, luckily for me I was going slow because you know children don't look I just thought that he would be going off into the street to pass the kid, but no he decides to do a complete u turn all the way through the street, that kid is lucky that I was paying attention otherwise he would have been hit!

2007-08-28 09:00:13 · 7 answers · asked by Steven R 6 in Parenting

2007-08-28 08:59:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-08-28 08:56:10 · 16 answers · asked by Unknown3 1 in Pregnancy

I was on the depo shot for 3 years and came off it about a year ago. We have been ttc for a few months now with no luck. Has anyone been in the same situation? any success stories? I just need to hear something positive as I regret taking it now after all the things I've now heard.....

2007-08-28 08:51:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

When we take our 8 month old son out of town, it's hard to get him to sleep. If I don't rock him in his room, with his nap c.d. playing it's a fight to get him to sleep. Any suggestions?

2007-08-28 08:51:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby