Pregnancy & Parenting - 9 September 2007

I make my baby food myself and I am having trouble with the applesauce. It seems that every time I make applesauce it comes out different. Sometimes it almost tastes sour. I have never added sugar to any of the batches I made obviously, so I can't understand why some turn out good and some are not so good. I was thinking maybe that it might depend on the brand of apples that I'm using? I know some cooks will only use certain kinds to make pies, but I have no idea why they do that, just something I've heard. I usually buy whatever apples I can find on sale, but I will buy a certain kind if it would make naturally sweet applesauce. Any tips would be appreciated.

2007-09-09 16:58:20 · 4 answers · asked by howdesdoit 3 in Newborn & Baby

Ok my husband and I have been trying to have another baby. And I am now 2 days late and have had 2 negative pregnancy tests. The lines for the negative were very faint too. But I have had the sensitive chest and headache. And have been exhausted the last week. I havn't been exercising more than my normal running around the house. My stress has been totally fine nothing big going on right now. And I never miss a period except for my first pregnancy. Do I wait and see what happens? Could I still be pregnant even with two negative tests? Just wanting any advice about this...lol My husband and I have just been wondering whats going on....lol

2007-09-09 16:58:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

ok so i went to the hospital today cause i was certain i was having contractions, but they were super painful and almost intolerable and i thought for sure something was wrong. Well after being monitored for an hour, they are braxton hicks contractions but what i don't get is i'm only 13weeks pregnant how come i can feel them now? I have had 3 kids before and i know all pregnancies are different but i have never had these before, is it common for women to get them this early or am i just an oddball?

2007-09-09 16:56:56 · 4 answers · asked by Wishmaster 6 in Pregnancy

sounds cheesy but people keep asking me - and I think it might be worth a shot since shes got such a good disposition - any places that anyone knows of that are legitimate - no scams?? I'm cautious since obviously shes a baby and a girl - no way i'm leaving her alone with anyone - but I know there are some legit places out there.

Thanks!

2007-09-09 16:53:13 · 7 answers · asked by maresasd 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Ok so the way it was explained to me i can tell i am having braxton hicks contractions if my stomach feels all hard...
only my stomach ALWAYS feels all hard... like a friggin rock.. I get crampy feelings and these pains down in the vaginal area, kinda sharp pains, but my midwife says thats just ligaments stretching..
i'm 36 weeks, and i just was curious if my midwife has finally lost her mind.. she's kinda old and getting ready to retire.. lol

2007-09-09 16:51:04 · 4 answers · asked by Kitterkat 5 in Pregnancy

We're thinking of naming our daughter elysia, if i could get some help thinking of a middle name that goes well with it than it would be greatly appreciated. also, what pronounciation of elysia sounds best? =)

2007-09-09 16:50:28 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I am really confused about this whole circumcision thing, my fiances sister says that its not right, that it puts the baby in unnessessary pain and they just tell you that they can get infections because it is their way of making money. and then my mom and friends tell me that they really can get an infection from not having it done, so I was wondering if anyone on here wasn't circumcised that could tell me what their experiences have been? I am just wondering in case I ever have a baby and it is a boy. I want to know what I am going to do.. I have also heard if you do not get it done that you could get in trouble for neglect, etc. ITS SO CONFUSING!!! everyone tells me something different!

2007-09-09 16:47:30 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

if you had six days to live ( what would you do)?!?

2007-09-09 16:45:25 · 12 answers · asked by Bella 1 in Pregnancy

i have a 2year old daughter and i want her to grow smarter that most mothers want to.. how can i raise her up?

2007-09-09 16:45:04 · 9 answers · asked by chikai 1 in Parenting

We`ve been hearing alot of things about this B&C and we are worried about trying again. We know it`s happened to a lot of people and we`re not sure if we need it done. But in case we do, we would like to know if it will be possible to try again?

2007-09-09 16:44:46 · 4 answers · asked by flamer 1 in Trying to Conceive

2007-09-09 16:43:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My friend's toddler broke her ankle on Friday. She can't be on her feet for 6 weeks. Any ideas what kind of toys or videos I could get her to help keep her occupied for at least a bit?

2007-09-09 16:40:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

my 2 month old needs an mri for a very large bump on his head and a swollen and puffy eye. would the doctor have scheaduled that if he didnt think it was anything to worry about?

2007-09-09 16:36:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-09-09 16:34:30 · 18 answers · asked by lindsay 2 in Baby Names

i ve been feeling weird lately....and ive been eating alot i dont think im pregnat but i just wonder alot....

2007-09-09 16:21:15 · 12 answers · asked by lucy 1 in Pregnancy

very annoying and loud ha

2007-09-09 16:16:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

Theres is lady who I work with , her name last name is Catchamonkey , NO JOKE ! Her first and middles names are Kymburleigh Gracelyn

2007-09-09 16:11:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

How do you do it every time i take it away he screams, what can i do? Help me please.

2007-09-09 16:11:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

CIARA ROSE
CIARA GRACE
DESTINY ROSE
SUMMER RAYNE
EMMA ROSE
AVA GRACE
AVA ROSE
EMMA GRACE
AUTUMN RAYNE
LILY ROSE

2007-09-09 16:09:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

OK I HAVE BEEN WIT MY B.F 4 A WHILE NOW N HE WAS BEIN CURIOUS N WANTED 2 KNO BOUT MY PAT SEXUALLY LIFE N SO I LET HIM KNO N NOW HES ALL PISSED OFF N HE LOVES ME SO MUCH N I WAS HES EVERYTHIN N WILL ALWAYS B HES 1ST LOVE N LAST BUT IT BOTHERS HIM 2 JUS KNO THAT THERE BEEN A FEW BUT I C THIS WAY IF HE LOVES ME THE PAST SHOULDNT MATTER N THAT HE SHOULD LOVE ME4 THE PERSON HE FEEL IN LOVE ME N THAT THE PASS SHOULDNT GET 2 HIM CUZ HE WASNT THERE N IT THE PAST .... BUT HE LOVES ME DEAR... SO IS IT NORMALLY 4 HIM 2 B ANGRY N RECENT ME 4 IT N CALL ME NAMES BUT STILL LOVE ME DEEPLY BUT NO MATTER WUT HE KNOWS HE WANTS 2 SPEND THE REST OF HES LIFE WIT ME N I LOVE HIM SO.....

2007-09-09 16:02:39 · 6 answers · asked by russiachick 1 in Adolescent

and, please, don't recommend spanking, because I am totally against that!
they don't back-talk all the time; but, they have moments when it's NO to going to take a shower; NO, to doing their homework now; NO, to eating their dinner.
I know this is very common behavior in most children. I would just like suggestions for effective (calm) approaches for handling these moments.
p.s. thank you for your help, in advance. :):)

2007-09-09 15:57:19 · 26 answers · asked by 100% ♥Creole♥ 7 in Parenting

she has kidney/bladder problems and sees many doctors, but she is now having bowel accidents as well. she's had many surgeries for her kidneys and never had issues with her stools. anyone else ever had this with their child?

2007-09-09 15:55:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

My husband and I are thinking of trying to adopt an older child, preteen age from DCF out state agency but we have children of our own that are 4 and 2. Does any one know if this might be a problem with DCF? There are so many older children that need a good home and we would love to help them so hopefully this will not be an issue?

2007-09-09 15:52:44 · 8 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Adoption

My 5 year old daughter told me today that when her shoelace became untied, she asked her teacher to tie her shoe for her, and the teacher said "you arent a baby anymore, every kindergartener should know how to tie thier own shoes."
My daughter asked her friends to help her, and the teacher wouldnt let anyone help my daughter. When she came home her laces were all notted and a mess. The poor girl knows how to tie her laces, she just isnt very strong with it. We live in california, and my kids wear flip flops most of the year! She also complained that the teacher wouldnt let her go to the bathroom after lunch/recess, "because they had too much work to do."
can you believe this?!? I was already going to switch my kids to another school due to low state test scores, but this makes me want to take my child out of her class right away! My daughter doesnt even want to go to school anymore. what should I do?

2007-09-09 15:48:55 · 25 answers · asked by CoutureCutie 3 in Grade-Schooler

My older brother was trying to tell me that semen itself isn't what gets a girl pregnant, that precum is. From what I remember in Health class in school, semen in general carries sperm. I used to think that just semen got you pregnant, and then some friends told me that precum can too, then my brother is telling me that only precum is what gets you pregnant and that pulling out doesn't matter.. if the precum got in you anyway. To me it doesn't really make sense that only precum can get you pregnant.. if sperm banks have you get off and put your semen in a cup. Can anyone clear this up for me? Anyone that really knows, because I am tired of hearing different stories about this... I want to know exactly whats right and whats not.

*FYI* We got on this subject when he found out that my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex... *

2007-09-09 15:45:39 · 12 answers · asked by =({MommyOfTwo})= 3 in Pregnancy

Journey Beth?
which is better Journey or Karrigan?

2007-09-09 15:31:46 · 37 answers · asked by SJM 2 in Baby Names

coz i dont

2007-09-09 15:26:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I have a 2 yr old boy an he doesent talk yet, well nothing pastt mama baba. He throws servere tantrems sometimes I dont even know why he is so upset. he loves to run and seems completly absessed with cars but thats really all he plays with he shows little intrest in other toys. when he watches tv its like he gets sucked into it and cant take his gaze off. Most of the time when i speak to him he aks like he cant hear me and continues what he is doing and if i interupt him he starts screamng. I have never seen any other children his age throw tantrums as often and the way he does, he will throw hisself on the floor an sometimes he hurts hisself doing this. He had a really bad fibril sezure when he was one and has had 2 very small ones since. but i am really getting concerned because of his behavior and speech problems.

2007-09-09 15:24:41 · 16 answers · asked by Michelle S 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

WDYT of these ultra girly names?

Annabelle Sophia (nn's would be Annie, Anna, Anne, Belle Bella etc. etc.)

Gwendolyn Daisy (nn Gwen, Daisy, Gwennie etc. etc.)

Lily Athena

2007-09-09 15:20:51 · 24 answers · asked by <3 6 in Baby Names

2007-09-09 15:20:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names