Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 September 2007

I have measured the proper measurement through my whole pregnancy until now. Suddenly today I am measuring 38 weeks and not 36 (And I'm not even officially 36 weeks until Sunday!). My OB told me if my water breaks or I start having contractions that are regular and 5 minutes apart then go to the hospital. He stopped short of saying I would go into labour soon but wasted no time in handing over the paperwork for me to bring to the hospital in case I do go into labour. Anyone else have this and deliver before their due date. I'm not due til October 7th but I think maybe she'll be here sooner!

2007-09-06 08:30:56 · 10 answers · asked by k 1 in Pregnancy

What is a good first name for the middle name Victoria?

2007-09-06 08:30:00 · 4 answers · asked by Blessed and Happy 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Did you find it as painful and upsetting as I did???

2007-09-06 08:24:15 · 3 answers · asked by wonderwoman 3 in Trying to Conceive

I just took a hpt yest and it's positive...but I have been spotting since 8/28 until present...

Has anyone else experienced such a long time spotting?
is this normal?

today I am super bloated and can't even suck in my tummy!!

2007-09-06 08:20:00 · 8 answers · asked by SUNSHINE 3 in Trying to Conceive

Im 20 years old, i sneaked into a teen dance club with my high school friends on labor day weekend.

My thing is, I met a 14 year old girl who wanted to dance with me and I thought she looked cute. We danced and held hands while in the club. She wanted to kiss me and I gave her a kiss and made out. I said to her that i am 17 years old. And she believed me (possibly becuase I kinda look like a high school student). We exchanged phone numbers and she started calling my cell phone. She wants to hang out becuase her parents are not home yet.

What should I do??

2007-09-06 08:16:43 · 47 answers · asked by Alan A 2 in Adolescent

My cousin is pregnant with a baby girl and has asked me to help her! She really wants her baby to be named Grace, as that's her favorite girl's name ever. But she can't really seem to find any middle names that flow well with Grace. She likes the name Ava Grace, but would it be weird to name her Ava Grace and call her Grace? Or what should she do? Thanks!

2007-09-06 08:15:33 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Caroline♥ 4 in Baby Names

i just asked this question, but, im asking again::

what do u like best and why::

Nalani (na-la-nee)
Nalana (na-la-na)
Kailani (kay-la-nee)
Kailana (kay-la-na)
Kalani (ka-la-nee)
Kalana (ka-la-na)

Middle name is Jacqueline and last name Medina

thanks!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-06 08:11:00 · 19 answers · asked by *+*+baby dust*+*+ 2 in Baby Names

I had to get my blood taken AGAIN today because they say that the last time it was taken, I was considered anemic. Has anyone ever experienced this? What is done to help me overcome it? 32 weeks today.

2007-09-06 08:06:34 · 7 answers · asked by Brooke S 5 in Pregnancy

I can't get my six year old to eat her vegetables, I need ideas for her school lunch as well.

Than you!

2007-09-06 08:03:15 · 13 answers · asked by LoveCat 4 in Grade-Schooler

I get a lot of backlash on my choice...I've seen on here that with the feminist movement that why would you want to stay at home. Well I do! I'm educated but chose to put career on hold to look after my kids. Shouldn't the feminist movement be about CHOICE---what ever that may be for the woman?!

Also I get the "oh you're so fortunate to be able to afford that". Well unless you are single mom, you can do it, it's a choice. My choice was to be a stay at home mommy, live in a smaller house and not have two cars, and yet we can still provide amazingly for our kids.

Isn't it all about choice and shouldn't we as women celebrate that and not attack those who CHOSE to work and those who don't?!

2007-09-06 08:02:19 · 42 answers · asked by Yummy♥Mummy 6 in Parenting

what do you prefer??

2007-09-06 07:56:31 · 68 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

How much can you trust the rythem method. Thats where they say theres only around 5 days a women is fertile and can get pregnant. It's usually 15 days after your last period ends. Mine was from the 30th to the 4th. I was visiting my ex boyfriend at that exact time. Does anybody really know that the rythem method is real? Now were engaged and having a baby. Please someone tell me you can trust the rythem method!!

2007-09-06 07:52:31 · 15 answers · asked by Priscilla 1 in Trying to Conceive

Hello...im currently over 38 weeks pregnany....and i cant take it any long...the back aches, the swelling, the fatigue is all making me completely miserable. not to mention that I have to be away from my home in another city to have my baby and \i miss my hubby so much that i feel so depressed and lonely. Is it safe to naturally induce labour at this point in my pregnancy? and are there any ways to do it?...please give me your advice and your personal experiences with this. thank you

2007-09-06 07:50:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

OKay so i am newly pregnant with my first, and i was wondering some crazy things to expect during pregnancy, like stuff i might think its me but really its me being pregnant! so i was wondering if you all could share some of your stories to help me prepare! :)
THANKS!

2007-09-06 07:40:43 · 9 answers · asked by wonderfulwarriors 1 in Pregnancy

but I am afraid of the public scorn. Is it better just to keep her in the stroller and let her out to push it every now and then?

2007-09-06 07:37:53 · 11 answers · asked by Lily18 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

My daughter is about to turn 1 and i am trying to get her use to cows milk (she has been on soy since birth). At lunch today i put some cows milk in a sippy cup for her to try and she would take one sip and thats it. I keep trying to give it to her and she would push it away. What can I do?? I dont want to keep her on formula forever. I have heard about mixing half formula and half cows milk. Is that ok to try with soy formula and cows milk. I am a first time parent and have no clue what to do.

2007-09-06 07:29:13 · 17 answers · asked by mandygurl302 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Ex has been selling and dealing drugs while he has our son, 28 years old just got a 16 year old pregnant when he already has three other kids he doesnt see or finacially support. Lost his license and has been driving with no ins., no lic. no registration, etc. No stable living environment. Currently paying rent to sleep on someones living room floor.... shall I continue? I am trying to get full custody, but the courts now push so hard for equal rights, how do I counteract this view?

2007-09-06 07:27:46 · 15 answers · asked by tbcbmrdr33 1 in Parenting

I am 24 weeks pregnant and am having braxton hicks contractions. I did not have these with my first child and read online that they are not supposed to hurt. These contractions I am having are not totally painful, however I do feel them and have some discomfort in my groin area. Is this normal?

2007-09-06 07:27:41 · 12 answers · asked by allie s 1 in Pregnancy

where does the new born stays in ovaries ?????

2007-09-06 07:20:52 · 10 answers · asked by mona v 2 in Trying to Conceive

2007-09-06 07:19:53 · 12 answers · asked by kelly 1 in Pregnancy

And have been having a horrible headache for the past two days. Its more like pressure at my temples and the top of my head near my forehead. Is this normal? What could be causing it? I've taken Tylenol twice in the past two days, it takes the edge off, but doesn't make it go away entirely. I have yet to call my Dr, but that's next on my list. Also, I saw my Dr a week ago, she said my blood pressure was a little low and I had a urinary tract infection, she put me on Macrobid to clear it up. Would either of those things have anything to with the headache??

2007-09-06 07:16:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Obviously when I say spanking I don't mean hitting them in the face, or something so hard it leaves marks.

2007-09-06 07:14:53 · 46 answers · asked by Dragonette 2 in Parenting

well I am 38wks2days with my first...I read that your breasts should start leaking by now..but mine just leak a drop or two once or twice so far..is that normal?Will I be able to produce enough milk for my baby?

2007-09-06 07:12:11 · 12 answers · asked by pamy 2 in Pregnancy

2007-09-06 07:10:42 · 23 answers · asked by Heidi F 2 in Baby Names

Should a single mother who acts like a brat, use her daughter as a pawn to get her way? Because that's the only way to get to me and she knows it?Every time she gets mad at me, she wont let my grandaughter come back to my house, this is the 2nd time. Telling her that I'm mean, and putting bad things into her head about me. When she was pregnant, and her father slapped her around, it was me she called to come live with, My husband and I kept her up the whole 9 months, never ask her for a dime, gave her a baby shower, let her and the baby stay until she could find a job after losing hers due to plant closing, we bought everything that they needed, even put her on our phone plan after she got a job, pays as long as she isn't mad, she's 5 months behind on it, I cut it off, got cussed out, and told me now I can't see my Grandaughter until I turn the phone back on, my husband and I have helped her many times, and this is the ungreatful appreciation we get. This is the 2nd time in the 4 yrs

2007-09-06 07:09:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Hi- I have a 4 year old son, and recently (2 weeks ago) came off the depo shot to "see what happens". I have heard that it can take up to a year to get prego, but as of 5 days ago, my back is killing me, I feel dizzy and I have the slightest inclination to barf each morning for the last 2 days. As of 3 days ago, it occured to me that I'm craving the exact same foods that I did with my son, and I keep wondering if I am coming down with a cold. My tummy is uncomfortable,and bloated and with unusual cramps. Since I have not had a period in 4 years I wonder if my body is simply readjusting, or if I COULD BE PREGNANT already? I don't feel like myself at all, and I believe I might be manifesting baby symptoms, but I am missing the sore breasts....I remember that was my biggest symptom with my first pregnancy--what do you all think?

2007-09-06 07:04:50 · 5 answers · asked by Jenb 1 in Pregnancy

a week ago i took a home preg test (first response) because i havent had my period yet. it was neg. i went to the doc bc they had to run other lab work on me to test my hormones and stuff they went ahead and did a preg test (thru taking my blood) and im still waiting to find out my results..is it possible that it could be a positive since my home preg. test showed a negative?

2007-09-06 07:03:29 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

Hi All, i believe i have had implantation bleeding today as period is not due for 5 days, i have done a test it was negative, how soon after should it be positive, the last time i had implantation bleeding i done a test and it showed a faint line? any experiences of this?

2007-09-06 06:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by Amy M 1 in Trying to Conceive

I'm 59,& my wife is 33. Should we have children?

2007-09-06 06:51:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i had the depo shot in dec.of 2006 but still ended up pregnant in jan. 2007 but lost it at the end of feb. then i got pregnant again in june and had another miscarrige in aug. is it because the depo shot or what?

2007-09-06 06:50:02 · 8 answers · asked by tweety_cece 1 in Trying to Conceive