Pregnancy & Parenting - 12 September 2007

I'm 24 wks along with my 1st. Advice from friends, family, and complete strangers has already started rolling in, along with awkward questions from total strangers. How to deal? I'd rather not be rude. For example:

When I tell people we're only planning on having one child, some of them act like it's a form of child abuse not to provide my kid with a sibling.

When strangers ask me about my breastfeeding plans. Yes, I plan on breastfeeding, but is it really everyone else's business??

People who try to talk me into or out of things like epidurals, cervical blocks, and natural, drug-free childbirth...and then there's the whole stay-at-home mom vs. working mom issue...all personal decisions...

I've even had little old ladies ask me about my bowel movements?!?

Just wondered how the rest of you dealt or are dealing with all that... Maybe the pregnancy hormones are making me extra annoyed...thanks :)

2007-09-12 04:58:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Hi My mother in law is a very nice woman. Shes kind, giving and most of the time really sweet. My problem is religion. My husband grew up in a baptist home, went to church two to three times a week, read from the bible almost every night as a family. Me on the other hand grew up more new age I guess. We read tarot cards, learned to meditate, learned to follow our own path, spent a lot of time outside exploring nature. I'm not a Christian, my husband knows this, he doesn't consider himself a Christian anymore. Life if fine and dandy, except his mother won't lay off. We have a six year old son and she keeps pestering us to have him go to church. I try to be nice and say "no thank you" but she won't stop. Its always something, the lord should be in his life, he needs church, why can't he come to bible school. She sneaks bible stories in our truck when we aren't looking, I give them back. My husband tells her to cut it out. I just don't know what else to do.

2007-09-12 04:56:22 · 19 answers · asked by Jesse 4 in Parenting

To see if you are dialated or not ? I am starting my every two week appt. Do they check every time or only when I want them to?

2007-09-12 04:54:55 · 5 answers · asked by CookFrNW 3 in Pregnancy

2007-09-12 04:53:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

Birthday party etiquette?
My son (age 5) was invited to a b-day party this Sat. and I was wondering if it would be rude to ask the parents if my other son (age 6) could attend. All 3 of the boys attend the same day care and play together but because my 6 yr old is in 1st grade now he didn't get an invite. What do you think I should do, my oldest is hurt because he didn't get invited and like I said they are all friends.

I forgot to add a very important part. My youngest is in Kindergarden now and that boy is in his class. His entire class got an invite, there were no names on them at all. But because my oldest is not in that class he didn't get one.
Thanks for all your time on answering this.

2007-09-12 04:49:56 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ Nikkee D ♥ 4 in Parenting

Which would you do???? Work Tues and Thurs and leave your child at a day care starting at 3mo old or not go back to work?

2007-09-12 04:49:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

PURELY FOR MY PEACE OF MIND I WANT TO FINDOUT WHERE MY ADOPTED CHILDREN ARE SO THAT I KNOW THEY ARE SOMEWHERE SAFE & HAPPY INSTEAD OF JUST ANYWHERE. BECAUSE THEY ARE UNDER 18 I AM FINDING THIS HARD TO FIND OUT. IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEAS TO HELP ME WITH THIS QUEST I'D BE VERY GRATEFUL.
REPLY PLEASE TO - molemolly@yahoo.co.uk

2007-09-12 04:46:27 · 5 answers · asked by molemolly 1 in Adoption

cannot have children and wanting a baby so bad.any advice u can give would help.and where do we start.we live in southern ill,not any agencies.race is open,we just want to enjoy a baby..thank u

2007-09-12 04:43:14 · 9 answers · asked by fancyface4u70 3 in Adoption

im 16 i havent had my period in 11 weeks in nausious and extremly tired even when i had a ful nights sleep i pee constantly and i have to eat like 6 times a day so i dont feel like im starving. im extremly bloated also.................do you think im pregnant i have taken two pregnancy test and both came up negitive but i still have all the feelings above! HELP! i dont know whats going on!!!

2007-09-12 04:43:02 · 20 answers · asked by charli d 1 in Pregnancy

did u experience havin sex during your pregnancy?

2007-09-12 04:38:09 · 10 answers · asked by vanes 1 in Pregnancy

I have two boys Brandon Alexander and Matthew Donovan and We want to use Lana as a first name but Lana Scott is hard to fit a good name in between. We would prefer something Irish!

2007-09-12 04:38:06 · 20 answers · asked by Pamela 1 in Baby Names

We should have a seperate catagory for those who ask the question " Am I Pregnant?" Who the heck knows. We're not doctors. We don;t know who you slept with when you were ovulating or any other details. Nor would I want to know. Buy a darn HPT test and call a doctor!!!!! Idiots! Who agrees? Then maybe there would be actual pregnancy related questions in the PREGNANCY catagory. Sorry if this sounds mean. I just had to vent. Fell free to share your opinions for or against!

2007-09-12 04:36:43 · 18 answers · asked by ♥♥Soon to Be Mrs.F♥♥ 6 in Pregnancy

I met someone in the grocery store the other day with a 2 year old girl named Porsche.

2007-09-12 04:34:26 · 24 answers · asked by ticktock 7 in Baby Names

My baby is due the end of Oct. and my boyfriend's dad (the grandpa) is an alcoholic. I dont want my daughter to be around him until he straightens up. He's been drinking non stop almost for over a year, and I dont want my daughter to have any part in that...I am trying my best to deal with it myself and not let him stress me out. You would think someone in their mid 60's would have their life together..but I guess not.

Am I wrong for not wanting him to be around my daughter at all??

thanks for any answers

2007-09-12 04:32:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Surname Morrison, and we like traditional english names but not too common if possible! Picked Lily for a girl but boy is impossible! We had agreed on William, but my friend had a stillborn baby boy last week and has named him William. So I dont think it would be appropriate! Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks

2007-09-12 04:20:59 · 41 answers · asked by gail_jefferson 2 in Baby Names

about being a Junior? I'm 26weeks and 4days now and I'm having a boy and my hubby wants to name him Rey Jr. So I want to get your thoughts on you being a Jr. Thanks for all answers!

2007-09-12 04:17:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

So im 35 weeks now and about 2 1/2 weeks ago i started getting really weird pains. I thought it was from walking around because i was walking quite a bit that weekend but its still going on. I have been to the doctor twice so far and he tells me that it is ligament pains since everything is growing at a rapid rate. I have asked several people but no one ive asked has had this. It happens when i walk, stand, and sometimes when im just sitting. The pain is in my groin area and i think the best way to describe it is it feeling like pinched nerves..it can be pretty painful. When it happens i cant stand up straight or walk..and it happens daily now. I thought maybe because im a petite person. I am 5 foot 1 and weighed 100 lbs before i got pregnant but im not sure if thats the reason. Im not worried since the doctor seemed okay with it but it really is an inconvience and no one can relate! Has anyone had anything like this?

2007-09-12 04:11:59 · 6 answers · asked by Marilynn 1 in Pregnancy

and passed the 3 hour one?
I scored a 174 on my first one.
Would a sugar free mint affect the outcome of the first test? I took a mint right before my appt, its a habbit I didn't mean to.
I'm 29 weeks

2007-09-12 04:05:53 · 4 answers · asked by jensim108 2 in Pregnancy

My son (age 5) was invited to a b-day party this Sat. and I was wondering if it would be rude to ask the parents if my other son (age 6) could attend. All 3 of the boys attend the same day care and play together but because my 6 yr old is in 1st grade now he didn't get an invite. What do you think I should do, my oldest is hurt because he didn't get invited and like I said they are all friends.

2007-09-12 04:05:32 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ Nikkee D ♥ 4 in Parenting

You are challenged with the following question:

what IS your baby's name?

2007-09-12 04:04:09 · 3 answers · asked by Guinness 5 in Newborn & Baby

I have a 12 year old daughter. When I do her laundry, I notice that her underwear is always soiled with urine. I have talked to her NUMEROUS times about keeping herself clean "down there," and making sure she knows where to wipe, but she doesn't seem to understand the concept. I don't think she understands where it comes out. (I'm not sure how this could be). She has not started puberty yet, but I am concerned about when it does happen. She does not have any mental problems. Is it normal for a kid her age to be this way? Does she just not care, or is it spite?

2007-09-12 03:59:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

Hi there. I'm 26 and currently a working professional (engineer). My confession is that I secretly just want to be a Mom! I don't really care about my job - I only went into engineering for the money and b/c I'm smart. I'm just waiting for the point at which it is the right time to start having babies, and then I feel like that's it, I'm leaving the professional world forever. Ideally I'd like to have a few kids then once they're old enough to be in school, start a daycare.

My boyfriend and I have been dating for 2.5 years, we have a house, and he's an engineer to. But we won't be having kids for a few more years, after we're married. I've told him of my crazy ideas and he supports them and thinks it's great that I want to raise our kids. The women in his family are very career-oriented so I'm sure they will have their opinions (they wouldn't say them to my face though).

Am I nuts?!? The money in engineering is really good and I worked so hard for my degree!

2007-09-12 03:57:21 · 21 answers · asked by celeste 2 in Parenting

This is purely hypothetical and something that was discussed in a sociology class. But, I would like to know others ideas.

Why is it that the working mother is portrayed negatively in the media and in also in some social circles? Do you believe that all the stereotyping of working class mothers is true? Why or Why Not?

Do you believe working class mothers are better or worse mothers then their stay home mom counterparts?

Do you believe working mothers really have a choice to work? Why or Why Not?

2007-09-12 03:53:40 · 14 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5 in Parenting

2007-09-12 03:52:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

lately i've have been feeling light headed,having headaches and having cramps in my abdominal area and i don't start my period for at least another 8 days, and the last couple weeks my boyfriend and i have sex he never pulls out .could i be pregnant?

2007-09-12 03:47:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm 33 weeks now and I was just at the doctor's yesterday. I've only gained 4 and a half pounds through the whole thing! Now this is my second pregnancy and I gained about 35-40 lbs with my first. When I started with this one I still had all my "baby weight" on because my daughter is only 16 months now...never really got a chance to lose it. My doctor said the baby felt about average in size and had a normal heartbeat and everything. But she also said that I NEED to put on more weight because I only have about 7 weeks left. But I don't understand how I haven't been gaining because I eat until I'm full-almost stuffed!-every meal....I've actually been kinda piging-out lately.

Anyone else experience this? I just think it is strange for anyone (overweight or not) to not gain basically any weight through a pregnancy....

2007-09-12 03:47:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

hi all.i met this guy and we've being dating for two months now things are or should i say going great until he had to move to durban to work there (which i understand) he says he loves me and all and doesn't want us to break up because of the distance. he comes to joburg every month, BUT the problem is his ex- girlfriend basiclly got him the job there. i had asked him if he was working great here why did he take the job there? he said it's coz of the promotion, and i'm happy for him, but as far as his ex, i'm scared that she might minipulate the situation to try and get him back and he might not6 see it like that. i don't want to tell him coz it might sound silly, but i really love him and i don't want to loose him over my insecurities, please help me i'm so confused!!!!!!!

2007-09-12 03:41:53 · 6 answers · asked by Moby'g 1 in Pregnancy

she's seven and her friend at school has had them done a while ago, she's been asking for about three-months and my husband thinks she's old enough BUT i just don't know and i don't want to get them done and regret it after-because then it will be too late!

I know it probably doesn't seem like a big deal but i just think it's un-necessary pain but she really wants them done!

what age would you let your child get their ears pierced?

2007-09-12 03:40:13 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

i am 32 weeks with my second child and have just had a scan which showed my baby was breech with its feet down first i have got a bicornate uterus so there is not much room now for the baby to move has anybody had the same experience and how did it turn out for you did your baby end up turning or did it stay breech. thanks

2007-09-12 03:36:51 · 10 answers · asked by emmabarber26 2 in Pregnancy

My fiance and his whole family have the initials DDT. Deon, Dana, Damian, Dwight, Dennis, Daniel, Devon, Dimitrius are all taken. Plus, I can not think of pretty girl names that start with D.

2007-09-12 03:34:46 · 21 answers · asked by dvvava 1 in Baby Names