Pregnancy & Parenting - 7 September 2007

The nurse said they don't want your sugar over 130 and mine was 143?! How likely is it I will fail the 3 hour test? Which by the way I am not looking forward to...I have a feeling I am going to get very ill or pass out cold!

2007-09-07 04:49:53 · 14 answers · asked by Notagain 6 in Pregnancy

Is it harder to concieve after you've had a miscarriage?

2007-09-07 04:45:09 · 6 answers · asked by kkc 2 in Pregnancy

I konw the 'guideline' is 6 months but did anyone actually wait that long? It seems a bit late to me, my first was 4 and a half months when she seemed to want to start (i.e trying to put her hands in my dinner, waking and feeding more frequently).
When did you start solids and why?

2007-09-07 04:41:51 · 15 answers · asked by cigaro19 5 in Newborn & Baby

My daughter is 16 months old, and she still nurses? I once heard that pedeutritions recommend one year of nursing, however 2 yrs is excellent. I have no problems with it and it keep my little girl happy and healthy.
I have been getting alot of slack from friends and family saying she is too old to be nursing. But I have no problems with it. At first I lost weight but now that I am at the average weight I am supposed to be at, I do not go any lower, even though I continue to nurse...and I do not do it as much anymore.
What are your opinions?

2007-09-07 04:41:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

His stool is dark dark greenish and comes out sometimes in large, hard , pellets. Sometimes its soft but the same color. Is this normal. Any remedies?

2007-09-07 04:39:00 · 20 answers · asked by hersheekysses 2 in Newborn & Baby

I want to set the record straght. I've seen grade-schooled kids having their ears pierced. I say, in my opinion in a most humbled way, that kids, especially pre-schooled (let alone grade-schooled) kids are too young to get their ears pierced, and that's my two cents. How about your (lol) two cents?

2007-09-07 04:34:37 · 21 answers · asked by The Nerd 1 in Grade-Schooler

we are starting to potty train her when she goes in to the bath room sh goes and sits right on her potty but hasnt gone in it yet. my mother in law said that she is too young and will not start going in it untill she is 2 1\2 is she to young or should i just ignore what she said and try

2007-09-07 04:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by jessica 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My daughter's first name is Maegan. I am looking for a girl's name to go with it. Doesn't have to start with 'M' but something that will kinda rhyme. For boy I am thinking Ryan.

2007-09-07 04:26:24 · 28 answers · asked by agabnes 1 in Baby Names

They contain28mg of iron is that ok?

2007-09-07 04:11:43 · 8 answers · asked by julie 3 in Pregnancy

Since the end of my pregnancy things have been really rough. Our son is almost 8 months old now and there is only a little improvement. Will we ever love each other like we used to? Is it normal for new parents to feel like they have "fallen out of love"? We both love each other - that isn't even a question- it is just we don't feel excited and all lovey dovey anymore. There are a lot of factors behind all of this I think. We both work full time but he also has a band that is doing really well and between practice, work, his 13 year old daughter there isn't much time for us to spend together. I feel like I am holding all the responsibilites for our son on my own. I almost feel like a single parent. I have talked to him about this and he has started helping out with our son a little which is a start in the right direction. I just don't know that we will ever be passionate or anything like that ever again. Is it possible? What can we do to help our relationship?!?!?

2007-09-07 04:02:46 · 17 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Ok so here's the deal....my 10 year old son has been picked on from the get-go. He'd rather read a book than throw a football, he's tall, skinny and awkward, he's in the gifted classes, and not at all athletic. He's been the target of 'bullies' and judgements (what kid isn't, really?) from kindergarten. He's never let it get to him, surprisingly, I guess logically he's smart enough to know that it doesn't matter what others think, he's comfortable with himself.
Well, for his 10th bday he asked for a mohawk, everyone is telling me he'll get picked on and made fun of and I shouldn't let him do it...but my thought is - well if it's not the mohawk it'll be something else. I've already made up my mind but I was curious about others opinions. Just got me thinking I suppose - about other people's perceptions of kids with mohawks.
(And yes, I already checked with his school and they allow 'hawks as long as they aren't colored and they aren't more than 3" above their head)

2007-09-07 03:58:44 · 33 answers · asked by razor_sharp_redhead 3 in Grade-Schooler

Do not oriental trading bc they dont have much to offer from, i want cheap invites and decorations and hopefully if i spend enough they can give me free shipping. I'm sure someone knows of a good site?? Any information is greatly appreciated!!

2007-09-07 03:49:55 · 19 answers · asked by spadezgurl22 6 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I mean really really happy.
About 80% of married people I know are miserable-all they do is talk about how much they wish they weren't married and how they can't stand their husband. I am not talking about little fights and things that make them mad-that of course is natural in any relationship.
Is this usual?

2007-09-07 03:31:29 · 30 answers · asked by Willow 5 in Parenting

Does the Smith(assuming the smiths are of european decent) feel comfortable naming their kid Ashanti (african) or the rodriguez family(latino) feel comfortable naming their kid Seoung Li (asian) i dont have kids but i always wondered if parents with a child on the way consider the ethic orgin of the name they choose or do they just choose a name they like. im not talking about John Smith naming his daughter laquetisha shaqueeta or LaTasha Jenkins naming her daughter Suzie Lynn, thats NOT what i am talking about . im talking about lets say the Smith family was planning on naming their son John Micheal Smith, jr, but instead name their son Juan Miguel (which is john michael in spanish) Smith. Would that be ok to you? (in case you are wondering i dont care what your name name is name your kid whatever you want becuase their name should not dictate the life they live.... just a question i was wondering......................

2007-09-07 03:24:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

so i came off the pill a year ago and have only had 2 periods (last one in feb) however i am just in the middle of anotherperiod(finally!) but i hadnt realised i had ovulated? would i have deffinately ovulated before this period?

2007-09-07 03:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I have already decided on what i would like (i think) to call my children when they are born what do you think.
Jack derek (i know but dereks my dads name)
Heather may
Faith/ Ellie
Whats your opinion

2007-09-07 03:18:17 · 9 answers · asked by Annie 2 in Baby Names

2007-09-07 03:10:01 · 8 answers · asked by Javehona S 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

My son is turning 10 months old and I try to put him in his walker and turn cartoons on and put him near the T.V. but he will not watch them. He won't hardly play with his toys. He wants us to hold him and play with him every minute each day. It's exhausting. What can I do to get him to do other things?

2007-09-07 03:07:56 · 15 answers · asked by lil_model05 2 in Newborn & Baby

Any ideas on how to clean my 11 month old's blanket/lovey that she sucks on? It stinks so bad, I don't know if that's mildew or what! But it grosses me out that she's sucking on it. I'm afraid to soak it in bleach then wash it because it might still have harmful chemicals in it. My other option is to spend $50 on a used one on ebay!

2007-09-07 03:05:35 · 14 answers · asked by vicki t 1 in Newborn & Baby

My 20 month old daughter has been sleeping through the night like a champ since she was about 9 months old. I very rarely have to go into her room at night anymore (normally only when she doesn't feel well). However, occassionally she wakes up crying really hard. Body racking, choking, can't breathe, sobs. All I have to do is go into her room, pick her up out of her crib, and sit down in the chair in her room. She (usually) just collapses right onto my shoulder, twirls my hair in her little fingers, and promptly goes back to sleep. I would like to know your opionions on whether or not you think she is having nightmares? I know that she is old enought to remember things, and retain information, so I was just wondering what other parents think (or have experienced). Thanks for your responses!

2007-09-07 03:03:08 · 18 answers · asked by Amy B 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I've unfortunately just taken smoking back up after quiting for 11 months, yes i know im stupid but i was so stressed out with some problems and 1 smoke led to another.
My son is 10 weeks old, i DO NOT smoke in the house, i go outside and after ive smoked i wash my hands and gargle mouth wash.
Can this still have an affect on him (he is formula fed btw)

2007-09-07 03:01:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

this is supposed to be a "fun" question i dont expect you to give me a scientific answer..... i always hear studies about how potentially smart children are. if taught, they can learn many languages, pick up new words, concepts, etc. thats all great, its true. but what i find funny is how that little johnny can be taught how to tell his parents "NO!" in 8 different languages yet it will take him 10 times as long to learn that he should listen to his parents and not tell them no when they tell him to do something. i don't have kids but i find it so funny how my nephew is 4 1/2 and is fluent in english, french, and spanish that we speak but we have been telling him "don't touch , leave it alone, say sorry, be quiet, finish you veggies, pee pee in the potty, go to sleep, don't run, don't hit your sister" since he came out the womb and he still doesnt get the hint ,lol. i know there are brain specific variables and behavorial factors that play a part in this, i just find it funny..........

2007-09-07 03:00:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My son is 2 and has been quite picky lately at dinner. I need to get more veggies and meat into him. He will eat fruit all day if I let him and he doesn't eat junk food. He just really REALLY likes carbs! He will eat his pasta or potato and bread and then not anything else.

Any foods/recipes that your toddler loves? I am primarily interested in meats and veggies but am also open to other ideas.

I am also going to try to give him his dinner plate with no carbs and see what he eats of that first and then give him a small portion of our starch a few minutes later. Has anyone else done this? Did it help?

Thanks!!

2007-09-07 02:51:08 · 6 answers · asked by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

I’m 26 weeks Pregnant and tested positive for Group B Strep. Now I’m on antibiotics. I had never heard of GBS, when the nurse said Group B Strep I thought, my throat…feels fine. So I went online and did some research. I’ve found out a lot of information mostly not so good. Knowing that I can potentially pass this to my unborn baby during delivery scares the crap out of me. I already have one child, so the whole racing thoughts about crazy scenarios isn’t new to me. I’m use to freaking out while pregnant (I'm sure those of you who have children can relate). But this is serious. So you can imagine how I feel knowing this has caused fatalities or mental disabilities in newborns. Any way I need some inspiration some reinforcement that someone out there has this and has had healthy children. What were the steps taken during labor and delivery, and after for the baby? Thanks! I appreciate it.

2007-09-07 02:48:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-09-07 02:43:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

are there any programs to grant or give assistance to someone trying to have ivf or tubal reversal ...it isnt that i am poor...just do not have all the money at once....

2007-09-07 02:42:35 · 3 answers · asked by tiffyb3233 1 in Trying to Conceive

We were tols yesterday that it's about 95% change it is a girl by the sonogram. What do you thinks of the following manes we are debating between:

Emily
Mia

2007-09-07 02:37:43 · 30 answers · asked by royder1976 3 in Baby Names

My daughter used to be an a-b student, responsible, varsity soccer player....until she graduated. She graduated last May and that is when it started...staying out all night, not coming home for days at a time. She enrolled in college and has attended 3days out of 10. She will not hold a job, had to take her car away from her because she could not maintain the payments. She hangs out with 'trash'. I do not know what to do anymore. I have tried EVERYTHING I can think of.

2007-09-07 02:33:35 · 22 answers · asked by whitefmly5 1 in Grade-Schooler

is it at all possible to retrieve the fertilized egg from a tubal pregnancy and plant it in the uterus while removing it from the tube at the same time???can it be done? and how?

2007-09-07 02:33:34 · 4 answers · asked by tiffyb3233 1 in Trying to Conceive

I took the Advil to help morning sickness and extreme exhaustion, but I just realized it may not be good for the baby and noticed a warning on the bottle.

2007-09-07 02:32:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy