Pregnancy & Parenting - 14 September 2007

What do you think of it? The more I hear it, the more I fall in love with it ... it's a little odd, and I kind of had to wrap myself around the spelling, but It's got the beautiful romeo and juliet-esq namesake.

So, what do you think of the name Deirdre? What kind of girl do you picture it on?

Also, I think I like the pronunciation dare-dra best, but It can be pronounced dare-dree, deer-dra, deer-dree, deh-ee-dra, deh-ee-dree, and I'm sure that there are plenty of other ways that people pronounce it that I just dont know about it. Which pronunciation do you like best?

2007-09-14 11:55:16 · 18 answers · asked by Erenrei 2 in Baby Names

My son is 2 1/2 and MUST sit in the shopping cart. He will not walk nicely and hold your hand. Instead, he'll race down an aisle, grabbing things off the shelves and crashing into people. So of course with a screeching and thrashing toddler I get plenty of stares. Then sometimes my son gets to the point where he begins to dry heave from so much forceful crying. So I cut my shopping short, and whatever I had in my cart I went right to the check out line. While in line he calmed down, I rubbed his back, wiped the snots and tears away, gave him some water. But of course it's so humiliating in public with all the stares at you. For everyone's safety, he is in the cart and I try to say this loudly enough so others can hear.

How do some of you deal with this?

2007-09-14 11:49:31 · 18 answers · asked by Sharon F 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

Which would you choose between these two names...
Olivia Jayne Horlacher and Sophia Jayne Horlacher? Horlacher is pronounced (Hor-lock-er)
Siblings are Celeste Dianne, Adrienne Joy, and Lily Elizabeth.
If we use Sophia her nickname will be Sophie, but for Olivia I have no idea of a nickname...I think Liv or Livy sounds too close to Lily (nickname Lil).

2007-09-14 11:32:53 · 43 answers · asked by mommyem 4 in Baby Names

a friends child was just born ER csection and the dr said the baby was suffering do to amnionitic dam what is this and is there a site that I can find info for her family

2007-09-14 11:27:38 · 8 answers · asked by smurfettewv 2 in Newborn & Baby

Hey ladies, I am currently 40 weeks pregnant as of today! My due date and still no baby :( I went to the doc last week. I was 2 cm dialated, 80% effaced, and the doctor stripped my membranes. 4 hours later I lost my mucous plug. I have been having strong but not consistent contractions for the last few days. This morning I woke up with a bloody brown discharge(no odor), and I have been having it in small amounts all day. Contractions are still pretty strong, but they aren't coming consistantly. Yesterday and today I have been having loose stools as well. The last hour I have been having lower back pain and gassy like cramping allll over. I called my doctor and she told me that when I am having contractions 5-7 minuets apart then go to the hospital! The problem is...I am not sure if these are contractions or not! Ahhhh, Any advice??? What was everyone elses labor symptoms?

2007-09-14 11:26:41 · 9 answers · asked by mommyluv 1 in Pregnancy

Alyssa Chloe
Alanna Chloe
Abigail Chloe
Amy Chloe

2007-09-14 11:22:27 · 39 answers · asked by Lou 1 in Baby Names

i have been in foster care for ten years now...and i want to get out!!!!!!

2007-09-14 11:21:12 · 18 answers · asked by candi 1 in Adoption

I've heard numerous ages from as early as 15, to as late as 19-20. Obviously, something like this is hard to estimate, as the nature of the question is open to a lot of lying and exageration.

So, in your opinion, what's the average age?

Thanks

2007-09-14 11:20:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

DESMA
My dad gave me this name!!!!

2007-09-14 11:18:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-09-14 11:15:24 · 23 answers · asked by 17pdr 4 in Pregnancy

ok so my ob is a women and mainly because my husband is ONLY comforatble with a women delivering our son but i just found out that if she isnt on call that a man will deliver my son but my husband says no there has to be some way around it!! what other possiblities or advice can you give and i know my husband is being childish but he feels very strong about it so please no ignorant answers.....
thanks

2007-09-14 11:14:50 · 18 answers · asked by kartoon529 3 in Pregnancy

2007-09-14 11:06:36 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

when we confronted him, he continuously denied it. it was in the history, it was on the pc this a.m. when my husband came to the computer. but with him lying, we are feeling unsure and guilty about punishing him. what are your thoughts? how do we know for sure he is telling the truth?

2007-09-14 11:06:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

for boys and girls...

2007-09-14 11:04:48 · 14 answers · asked by when all is lost... 2 in Baby Names

I recently saw a mother breastfeeding her son - who seriously had to be about 5. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for breastfeeding, but at what age would it start to become inappropriate or even illegal?

2007-09-14 11:03:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

completely cut off from getting pregnant until they're married. 13, 14, 15, 16 years old, before or after, and getting pregnant? what are they doing having sex in the first place?! does anyone agree?

2007-09-14 10:57:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-09-14 10:54:34 · 24 answers · asked by Nickie 1 in Baby Names

I am due soon with twins and i wanted your opinion on some of the names my husband and i have chosen. Its a girl and a boy and are last name is Delgato

Aiden
Ethan
Connor
Cameron
Evan
Cole
Adam
Parker
Ian

Abigail
Chloe
Samantha
Sophia
Claire
Natalie
Mia
Paige

2007-09-14 10:48:14 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

mine would be

( include middle names if you can)

Girls-
Kylie Hope
Addison Mae
Kallie Raine

Boys-
Wesley Blake
Tristan Cole
Kaleb Shawn

Thanks, and i will read all answers!

2007-09-14 10:47:53 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

If your close friend asked you to babysit her children how much would you charge? Flat fee or hourly per child? The situation is that her husband is in the military and is gone for a month. She goes to school on the weekend and needs a babysitter for Friday night 6-9:30, Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday afternoon from 1-4. How much would you charge? These are kids that are well behaved and whom you like and their house is next door to yours.

2007-09-14 10:35:42 · 6 answers · asked by moira77 4 in Parenting

One or the other, just play along. No mixing the options =P


So no "Having kids would make me happy" answers.

2007-09-14 10:28:14 · 17 answers · asked by Megegie 5 in Parenting

What do you think about calling a grandmother "Grammi" sp? Boy is 6. She claims it is very common in some country? I think it sounds like baby talk. How old is to old to use this term?

2007-09-14 10:21:11 · 6 answers · asked by newtomn01 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

The night before last, I woke up about 1:30 am to use the bathroom, but when I wiped, there was blood on the tissue, It didn't last long, only one time when I used the restroom, and there were no cramps, but it still scared me, because I am really stressed out over my husband lying to me about looking at porn, what harm can spotting do to the baby? And should I take it as a sign of a future miscarrage? How do I keep from stressing so bad, when all I do is dwell on the fact that 1) my husband looks at porn, 2) he lies about it, and hides it. What causes spotting? And should I be worried?

2007-09-14 10:16:58 · 12 answers · asked by tinkerbaby18 1 in Pregnancy

I've heard that when you go into labor, and you are in the pushing stage, that a majority of women "poop" while this goes on. Does this really happen to most women? This is my first child, and im 5 months pregnant... but i would rather go through the pain of a C-Section, then poop in front of everyone. This may sound immature, but come on people!

2007-09-14 10:05:05 · 25 answers · asked by babyez_17 1 in Pregnancy

last week my MIL and i got into an argument. me and her do not get along at all. she hates me and my daughter (from previous relationship). she says she hates me cause i lied to her. me and my husband are seperated at the moment for certain issues , but thankfully we are working things out. i was suppose to move back into my home last month, but my husband did not pay the rent, to get back at me for leaving, so we got evicted, there for i had no place to go. i told my MIL that i was moving back and having the baby over there back in June. (i moved 7 hours away after the seperation)
okay i lost my home there for i had no place to live so me and my husband decided that i stay here and he would move over here. when i tried to explain that to my MIL she said that wasnt her problem and the fact was that i lied to her and she will hate me for it.
Well during this fight she told me that it was my fault that i got pregnant ( you know since only women are involved in conceiving)...CONT..

2007-09-14 10:03:52 · 14 answers · asked by Becky 3 in Parenting

My friend is having a baby and I wanted to get her a onesie that says "Dontcha wish your mommy was hot like mine?" And I have no clue where to look.

2007-09-14 09:59:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

u will need mortgage, potentially for 30+ years
when u add kids to finance it will get even worse
next 30 years u will spend on working hard and getting old
then u will be ill and too late for fun
any way around?

2007-09-14 09:58:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

well its my first year of highschool, and at the begining i told myself that this year was going to be MY year! you know, everything going smoothly. and thats going pretty good!! but i made some goals for this year. get an amazing boy friend, get my first kiss, do well in cross country, get at least a B in my math class, and be more out going!
but is this to much to take on?
i mean i ahve tons of stuff to do not including school!
but i really want this year to be great!
tell me some of your aspirations! or maybe how you reached some of your goals! or suggestions on how to get mine!

thank you!

2007-09-14 09:50:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I have 100% decided on Layton Olivia for one of my twin girls, but i want a more femine spelling for her....i was thinking Leityn...how does that look?
or a few more are
Leyton
Leighton
Laityn

My other little girls name is still undecided, suggestions would be nice!!! Or input on some of the following names:
Brinley/Brynnli/Brynleigh Madison
McKinley/McKinlie Alexa
Delanie/Delaney Sophia
Cessli/Cecilie Noah
Cecilia DelaynE not delaney

Thanks so much!!!

2007-09-14 09:43:52 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I want to get my nose pierced, but im not sure if its safe to do while im pregnant. I am almost 15 weeks...thanks =]

2007-09-14 09:32:50 · 21 answers · asked by Alexandra Lynn 1 in Pregnancy