Pregnancy & Parenting - 29 August 2007

i need a good book to read b4 my baby is born. I need as much information on what to expect b4 and after the baby is born!

2007-08-29 11:34:42 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm pregnant with my first child and both parents on both sides are deceased, no family around and moving to a new area. I may get a c-section and need help with everyday chores plus the new baby. My husbands job is very demanding and can only be with me for a couple days and then he has to go back to his routine of 6 days a week/ 12 hrs a day. Will it be a good idea to hire a nanny?... even if we can't afford it?

2007-08-29 11:32:47 · 17 answers · asked by ******* 5 in Newborn & Baby

My answer at the moment would be NO! My son is struggling to eat "our" foods and the HV said to starve him, that he would eat when he was hungry. So I said what if it goes on for a week? Her reply was HE WON'T STARVE HIMSELF HE WILL EAT EVENTUALLY. I gave it 6 days of him eating the tiniest amounts of sandwiches and then he started getting blood in his poos. I gave up after that, I am not going to starve him like that again I feel like a terrible mother but I am glad I did not listen to her and trusted my own instincts.
Want to know the best bit? Has the HV phoned to see how we are doing?? HAS SHE HELL AS LIKE. So there you have my rant for the week!

2007-08-29 11:28:42 · 19 answers · asked by ariose24 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My 3 yr old son has been completely potty trained for the past few months. NOW he says he doesnt want to go on the potty anymore, and every time i turn around he's peed on something! Its mostly his rug and carpet in his room. Now he just peed on our couch and a pillow!! What should I do with him? and how should I clean the couch?? would a steam cleaner work? im going insane!

2007-08-29 11:26:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

my periods are normally irregular but for the past 2 months they have came around the same time. i was supposed to start my period august 27 and just a few hours ago i saw a slight pink, and ive been having unpretected sex for about a month now. Can it be implantation bleeding? how can you tell

2007-08-29 11:16:50 · 1 answers · asked by telliej87 1 in Trying to Conceive

You need absolutely no knowledge of skateboarding to answer this but my question is which name sounds more californian and "skaterish".

Cade Parker or Keagen Webb

I am also open to any suggestions for californian sounding skateboarder names that you conjour up!!

2007-08-29 10:55:30 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-08-29 10:52:42 · 12 answers · asked by HeatFan (Wade's House Still! 5 in Baby Names

I was just wondering what the minimum amount of time women take off for maternity leave. Financially, I won't be able to take off for too long, but I want to have an idea of a length to tell my boss.

2007-08-29 10:47:41 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer F 2 in Pregnancy

Ok, for those who read the last question, I'm so sorry about the link, it was the wrong one. Anyway, I am 15 wks. pregnant, and I have never been pregnant before. My aunt told me that I am too big to be 15 wks., but my mom said that I am too small. I always thought that I was just right....

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/piggyears222/Summer130.jpg

So please tell me, is something wrong?

P.S. I have gotten a tan this summer <3

2007-08-29 10:45:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

MY school bus has been coming late since the beging of school.. schools out at 3:30 and he came at 4... then the next day 3:50 and today it was raining cats and dogs... you could see lightning really close by.. and i dont use a backpack!! so we went on the bus soaking wet.. then the water to go on the bus was like 1inch thick!! And he turns on the air conditioning~!!! what should i do????

2007-08-29 10:38:23 · 4 answers · asked by s!d3k!ck 2 in Grade-Schooler

I'm 18... it should be born around my 19th birthday. I'm 11 weeks now, and plan on saving my money, finding a room mate, and moving into an apt... and continuing with school.
I'm no longer with the father, but I have a new boyfriend that is very supportive, and I can for him very much.
I still can't decide if I should keep him or her or not. It's a hard decision, because I want to be able to, you know?
In the mean time, I dont plan on buying any baby furnerture, or much clothing, incase things go the other direction.

So my questions are
1) what are some things I NEED when bringing a baby home... like, things that cant wait a day or two to buy
2)do you think I should keep it if Im able to?

Thanks so much for your input and answers, I really appreciate it

2007-08-29 10:35:57 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am expecting my first child (boy) at the end of October. I do daycare out of my home so there was no option for insurance. My husband is able to get insurance thru his work, but open enrollement isn't until March/April 2008 and last year it was going to be about $500 per month, which we couldn't afford. I wanted a home birth anyways, so we went with a midwife. My husband is circumcised and so is his son, who lives with us full time (he's 7). We are really trying to weigh the pro's and con's to circumcision, but in the meantime, does anyone know about how much it would cost being uninsured? We just aren't sure what to do and money is a big concern. Please answer honestly. I am not looking for rude comments...

2007-08-29 10:32:14 · 19 answers · asked by Rachael S 2 in Pregnancy

It's not like you have to work or anything - why not spend some time at the gym?

2007-08-29 10:30:45 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

What is the average age that a child will start to wean on their own? My daughter will be a year old in a few days. I had not planned on weaning her, I want her to initiate it and was hoping to have many more months of nursing. But about the last 4 days in a row she only nurses before her nap or bed. Usually she comes to me throughout the day (I'm stay at home mom) and will nurse 3 or 4 times, not including bedtimes. I'm worried that she is weaning herself too early. I am so full of milk throughout the day I feel like I could burst. I don't know whether I should pump it to keep my supply up in case she changes her mind or if I should just deal with it. Any input from long time breastfeeders?

2007-08-29 10:28:29 · 7 answers · asked by howdesdoit 3 in Newborn & Baby

my doctor said in a nonchalant way that my cervix was "waaaay back there" does that mean it will be harder for me to get pregnant?

2007-08-29 10:11:00 · 7 answers · asked by the1princessh 3 in Pregnancy

i had an abortion in feb of 2006, my senior year. i was with my bf for a year but we knew we werent ready i was still in school, so at 5 wks of pregnancy i took those abortion pills n omg ill never do that again. the pain i went through still gives me the chills n see everything happening made me cry. i didnt think of it nemore n we never told neone or spoke of it to each other. but then in august i got pregnant again using birth control n had a beautiful baby bon on my 19th birthday in may!we got married n we love him n so happy. but lately i keep thinking of the past n it makes me feel so bad that i did thatbut then i thuink if i went through my son wouldnt be here n i feel better but i dont like living with that. my husband tries to forget we did that cause hes never brought it up. so i never talk to him again. y am i feeling like this. im a proud catholic n went against y beliefs, i went to confession but i dont feel forgiven, ne1 have advice/ thanks

2007-08-29 10:05:38 · 26 answers · asked by chanellove03 2 in Pregnancy

2007-08-29 10:04:37 · 28 answers · asked by Tracy S 2 in Baby Names

I heard pregnant women crave pickles is that true???

2007-08-29 10:02:44 · 8 answers · asked by lala 1 in Pregnancy

Do you like the name Kitty?

2007-08-29 09:57:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Robert, Tad, John, Caleb, David, or Luke?

2007-08-29 09:57:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

if so what is it?

2007-08-29 09:55:34 · 25 answers · asked by magnolia 4 in Baby Names

Im just wondering if its ok to eat when u are only in the early stages of labour?
I dont think im in labour really, but this is my 3rd baby and ive been getting very mild pains they may just be braxton hicks, but they are regular. Im hungry though as I usually have supper now and i just want to know if its ok to eat incase this is the start of early labour? thanks!

2007-08-29 09:49:18 · 22 answers · asked by rach_b_2003 1 in Pregnancy

School is starting and I don't have enough uniform (If I have to) I don't like wearing uniform at all but I have to I think I'm going to wear a uniform shirt and ask my fifth grade teacher Usually I have to wear uniform every year.

2007-08-29 09:46:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

love life,that is

2007-08-29 09:44:44 · 11 answers · asked by princesstinachan 1 in Parenting

2007-08-29 09:42:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Our top boy names are:
Sawyer
Noah
Salem
Riley

Our top Girl Names are:
Daisy
Liliana
Stella
Iris

Any suggestions as far as middle names go would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2007-08-29 09:42:05 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Baby Names

We are extremely bored and need ideas on what to do. Help would be much appreciated.

2007-08-29 09:33:28 · 3 answers · asked by et_phone_my_home 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Ok, Im right around ovulation time (usually is between CD 18 and CD24 and Im on CD20) Yesterday I caught some kind of bug and had a fever and disregarded that temp. By last night it seemed my fever had gone away, but this morning I got a temp of 98.5 (its not a fever, but my normal post-ovulation temp is 98.0-98.3).

My cm is starting to go back to creamy, but Ive been taking a lot of allergy and cold meds and have been told that those can dry it slightly.

Should I keep the temp and assume I ovulated yesterday or disregard it? Can a temp raise a little as kind of a redisual from having a fever?

I kind of need to know if we need to Baby dance tonight or assume Ive ovulated and begin that 2 week wait.

2007-08-29 09:32:15 · 6 answers · asked by Annie 5 in Trying to Conceive

Any ideas on how to get this moving I am 38 weeks prego and 3cm dialted and 90% efaced do you think labor is near?

2007-08-29 09:29:02 · 14 answers · asked by Mari 1 in Pregnancy

2007-08-29 09:27:19 · 5 answers · asked by cheryl b 1 in Toddler & Preschooler