Pregnancy & Parenting - 8 September 2007

We are trying to get pregant and I was wondering if it is better to have sex the day before ovulation to allow sperm to travel to the egg. If anyone knows about all of this I would appreciate the advice. Thanks for your help.

2007-09-08 19:00:21 · 16 answers · asked by *CMM* 3 in Trying to Conceive

this is my first pregnancy im due in 2 days and have not felt any braxton hicks or contractions, is that normal? the baby dropped a week and a hlaf ago... last tuesday i wasnt dialated? does that mean i probably wont go into labour for a few weeks?

2007-09-08 18:58:42 · 4 answers · asked by ♥Lanaz Mamma♥ 4 in Pregnancy

2007-09-08 18:50:15 · 14 answers · asked by coley_882000 3 in Baby Names

I have a cousin who is pregnant. She is due in January. Every since she found out she is pregnant she has been using that as an excuse for not doing things. She won't work because she claims that no one will hire her. She won't do anything because she gets hot and tired easier. The list goes on. Can she really be experiencing all of this or is it her way for getting out of stuff?

2007-09-08 18:45:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-09-08 18:38:37 · 13 answers · asked by coley_882000 3 in Trying to Conceive

why / why not?

2007-09-08 18:36:20 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My first grandson was born Friday 7th Sept...I was there to share the happy moment. I am so chuffed!!!!

2007-09-08 18:31:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

we have picked out the names Isabella and Aubrey but want to have unique spelling for them....we are set already on a middle name (Marie) But our families would rather us not be unique...what do you think of these spellings??

Ysabella Marie
Aubreigh Marie
Aubree Maree

we want one of those 3 so please no others...Thanks!!

2007-09-08 18:31:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-09-08 18:31:26 · 29 answers · asked by coley_882000 3 in Baby Names

I am almost 8 weeks pregnant with my 2nd. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. I had a false positive home pregnancy test a month before getting pregnant with this one and then found out I wasn't pregnant when I started my period which was very late and heavy (which I thought was a miscarriage because I had all the pregnancy symptoms) and was devastated. A nurse said I could have had an a fertilized egg that couldn't attach right which was just enough to elevate my hormone level and give me symptoms. This time I had 3 positive home pregnancy tests but I have no symptoms of pregnancy at all. Sometimes sore breasts, a little tired, but nothing like my first. Is this normal. I have an appointment in 10 days with my OB/GYN. I am afraid of getting my hopes up that I'm actually pregnant and then finding out something is wrong because I have no symptoms (I do have occasional spasms in my lower abdomen area which I don't remember having before). Is this normal the 2nd time around?

2007-09-08 18:27:05 · 9 answers · asked by Precious 7 in Pregnancy

Hello, im 5ft 3 in tall weigh 120 pounds, and i turned 15 at the end of july. I was was wondering how tall i would be when im done growing.

(Im male)

my shoe size is 9.5 .is that ok for my height?


from age 12-14 i did not grow that much, (i dont know why)... in may of 2006 i was 4ft 11 in and now in sept. 2007 im 5ft 3

2007-09-08 18:21:50 · 12 answers · asked by DannyBo 2 in Adolescent

I want to name one of my daughters after my late aunt, whose first name is Carol. I don't like Carol as a first name, so I want to use it as a middle name. Which names go good with Carol??

2007-09-08 18:13:43 · 15 answers · asked by juega12847 2 in Baby Names

Hi. My girlfriend and I have been having sex, but we always used a condom. Two weeks ago she had weird cravings, no stomach cramps although her period was close and she normally gets them, and she was occasionally nauseas. Her period did come, however it was two days late, which is unusual for her - but the period itself was normal. Before she had it she took a urine test and the result seemed negative, although there was a very very faint trace of a positive result that u cud barely see. We were going to go and see the doctor anyway but then she had her period so we didn't. After that the other symptoms stopped but i am still worried.

2007-09-08 18:12:49 · 12 answers · asked by Tom 1 in Pregnancy

Help! I'm not due for a few more months, but I'm having trouble finding a first name for the middle name Clayton (my father's name). Any suggestions would be helpful and GREATLY appreciated. I'm not completely committed on that middle name, but really want to use it if I can find the right first name! Thanks so much!

2007-09-08 18:11:06 · 21 answers · asked by Jenn L 1 in Baby Names

Ok, so I'm going back to work (Part-time) and so there will be a need for a 2nd carseat for our 12 month daughter. Here's the thing. My husband wants me to look at yard sales for a car seat... I dont think so... I dont know if that car seat was involved in an accident or not (which makes them void per safety standards) or how clean another family was, I'm wierd like that, I think of diaper blow outs, puking, sippy cups leaking etc... so I was talking to my mom, and she gave me a $50 towards a 2nd car seat. Am I wrong to want a new one, or should I just make the hubby happy and get a yard sale car seat?!?!?!?
I know this sounds stupid, but it's really bothering me. It's not about money to me, it's about safety, but to him it's about money since its a 2nd seat and I'm only working part time.
Good grief, someone help me lol
THANKS!

2007-09-08 17:58:18 · 14 answers · asked by marcie1997 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My cousin just had a baby and she named him Gaylan. I think it's awful, but apparently it's a family name in her husbands side or something, so they went with it.

So if you just had a baby boy, and it was tradition to pass on some horrible name, would you do it, or go with something you like?

If it were me, I would maybe keep the initial, and pick a different name, like Greyson or something, or use the bad name as a middle name.

2007-09-08 17:55:45 · 17 answers · asked by Queen Queso 6 in Baby Names

We have 3 boys Jake, Noah and Luke. I am pregnant and we are trying to think of a name for #4. Something short but not too common.

We are think Beau or Owen. We are kinda stuck.

Thanks!

2007-09-08 17:51:59 · 27 answers · asked by texas mom 5 in Baby Names

please rate these girl's names:

Shona,
Sharon,
Jessica-Lee (Jess),
Heather,
Nivek,
Becana,
Sarah,
Jenna,
Courtney,
Jodie,
Kornelia,
Cheray,
Jacqueline (Jacqui),
Claire,
Rennae,
Gabrielle (Gabi),
Renee,
Chantel,
Kim,
Ashleigh,
Tamla,
Chantelle,
Elizabeth (Liz),
Francesca,
Nichole,
Caroline (Cara).

Rate them with ur opinions. ie Nice, weird, ok.. etc

2007-09-08 17:35:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

My sister, Angie, just had a baby girl, and her first name is Christianne, and she needs a middle name! I am the godmother, and Angie decided that i can choose the middle name. I need names that flow well with Christianne, pronounced (chrish-jee-ann) IDEAS! PLEASE! :)

2007-09-08 17:33:37 · 18 answers · asked by Sabrina Devareoux 4 in Baby Names

i had miscarage(march 24th) and now we r trying for a pragency.my last period is 21st sep.i ovulated 31st sep(it seen like egg white ).if i pragent how can i understand?some time i feel back pain,leg pain,etc

2007-09-08 17:27:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I have PCOS and have not had a period in about a year.I have always had problems with irregluar periods. I have sexual intercourse on a regular basis with my fiance. Lately, I have been more tired, sick to my stomach, have swelling in my feet, and weird cravings. I have all of the symptoms you could have being pregnant, but am not sure if this could be possible since I have not had a period. I have not done an at home pregnancy test. I know I should, but, I have done many many many in the past at times when I thought I was pregnant, only for it to come up negative and lose a bunch of money.

2007-09-08 17:22:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

okay so from thursday to tuesday my parents are going to las vegas. we're in chicago. so while they are gone i'm stuck with my older brother who is 18 (senior in high school). i'm only 12. i over heard him on the phone with one of his buddies a few hours ago saying that he was going to throw a "sick" party with his "homies" and a bunch of "chicks". who knows whats going to happen! and its going to be at our house! how do i handle this?

serious answers only please.

2007-09-08 17:21:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

2007-09-08 17:17:57 · 12 answers · asked by maya 2 in Baby Names

I have a 3 week old that I am nursing. He usually goes to bed around 11 after eating and will sleep in his bed until 2 or 3 in the morning and then he wakes up and eats. After he eats that feeding he will not sleep in his own bed. His bed is in my room but he will not go back to sleep unless he is sleeping next to me. I don't mind it except my husband is clueless about the baby being in the bed so I have to sleep on one side and keep him next to me at the edge of the bed and holding on to him. I don't know how to get him to go back to sleep or keep sleeping in his bed. I don't sleep well when he is with me for fear of rolling on him, or covering him with my blankets and having something bad happen. I also have a two year old who won't let me sleep in and I am very exhausted and looking for tips. Any Ideas are really appreciated!!!

2007-09-08 17:14:10 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

my little girl is 9month old & pulling up (&climbing) on everything....i just wanted to know if theres anything i should do to encourage walking, and what age to expect her to learn.

thank you.

2007-09-08 17:13:22 · 20 answers · asked by CHRISTINAS MOM 2 in Newborn & Baby

That is WHEN I have kids, I know they could be boys but I am hoping.

2007-09-08 17:12:51 · 17 answers · asked by ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 2 in Baby Names

My three and half year old speech is very hard to understand. She's not enunciating her words clearly and she mix her words. I had her tested by the speech therapist when she was three and they said it was normal for her age not clearly pronounce her letters or words. Now that she is going on four years old I'm concern that he may have a hard time in school. When she spoke at the bithday party last weekend, no one understood her (other kids). Should she be tested again or let it go and she catch on- on her own as she get older.

2007-09-08 17:12:12 · 13 answers · asked by Wayne B 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I know of many families who have adopted children from China and Korea but of nobody who has adopted from Japan, Nepal, India. I'm curious as to what regulations these countries have that are not conducive to foreign adoption?

2007-09-08 17:06:48 · 3 answers · asked by BlackSea 4 in Adoption

My way of dealing with the whole thing has pretty much been simply not thinking about it. However, at 39 weeks...the time is nearing. i am beginning to fear the pain and process and I was wondering for other women when this fear, if ever, developed? was it before the whole thing got under way, on the way to the hospital, laying in your hospital bed? how did you deal with it?

2007-09-08 17:06:16 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My daughter is now 3 weeks old and I have been pumping to give her only breast milk. I am worried that as she gets bigger and her appetite grows I won't know how to increase it and will end up having to supplement formula. This is something I do not want to do! Right now I am pumping every 2 hours and I pump untill my breasts r completley empty plus two minutes I get about 2 ounces out of each breast. How do I increase it when I need to? Also what is the best way to stimulate let down? Also is stimulating a let down in between pumping a good idea or will I just lose milk this way? I hope someone can help me!!! Thank you

2007-09-08 17:03:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby