Pregnancy & Parenting - 24 September 2007

On a scale of 1-10 would you please rate the following pain wise if you went through labor without the assistance of drugs? 10 being the most painful.

1. Contractions
2. Pushing the baby out
3. The episiotomy if you had one
4. Did you tear? If so how painful was that?
5. Soreness after birth

I'd really like to go natural and I'm just trying to get an average on what kind of pain I can expect. Thanks :)

2007-09-24 02:43:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

and sometimes do weird movements. At one point, my daughter was crying because she wasn't feeling well and started shivering constantly....I thought she was having a seizure! I immediately took her to the dr. and her ped. told me what I said above. Anyone else experience this with their babies/ kids?

2007-09-24 02:43:37 · 9 answers · asked by motherhoodisthebest! 2 in Newborn & Baby

he refuces to drink milk in a glass or sippy cup. We tried almost all the brands of sippy cups and glass.. but he is so stubborn and never drinks milk in them. When we stopped giving him bottle, he stopped eating everything for 4 days and started losing weight so badly. He is okay with water and Juice ...

2007-09-24 02:43:37 · 17 answers · asked by IMV 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

My kid got bit by a hamster the other day and I went out and bought a huge box of multi colored bandaids to fix her boo boo. Now, she feels the need to put one on every square inch of her body- even telling me she needs one on her tongue.

What is the obsession kids have with band aids?

2007-09-24 02:25:39 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

we have had a very busy week end and late nights, birthday, day out, swimming exams ,martial arts exams and visiting relative who lives a distance away for their birthday, the kids were waked would you having given them the day off or sent them to school when they woke up like I did.
they will be having some early nights now to catch up

2007-09-24 02:25:31 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

now I am definately not one for unusual names. I especially dislike made up names like 'Shanniqua or Quaytashion' and names that no-one knows how to pronounce. However, last week I found out I am expecting a girl and the name Nevaeh (Heaven spelt backwards) has popped into my head and stuck with me. I like the name Chantel also but think it is too popular and don't know if I like it enough to use as a first name. Now what are people's opinions about Nevaeh? I don't want to give my child a name that will automatiically stereotype her as a problem child or someone who isn't intelligent, or not good enough for a particular job because of her name. So in your opinion, a name to use as a middle name and look for another or a name that can be used as a first but she'll still have the same equal opportunity as a female named Christina?

2007-09-24 02:25:02 · 20 answers · asked by Alisha 1 in Baby Names

We took our daughters bumpers out of her crib a long time ago when she started to roll over and put her face up againt the bumpers. I didn't want her to suffacate. But now she keeps getting her feet or stuck in between the rails. Her dad thinks I should put the bumpers back up. What should I do?

2007-09-24 02:20:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My last period was 50 days ago. My periods arent every 28 days i'd say between 30-35. I have been with my partner for almost a year now and we always have unprotected sex, we are not trying for a baby as such but if I became pregnant we would both be exstatic. I have recently become very tired and have had a few cramps and now i'm also feeling butterflies in my stomach. I haven't taken a test yet as when I thought I was pregnant before (I was 4 days late) I took the test and 20 minutes after doing so I had my period. Can anyone suggest anything or has anyone had any similar symptoms?

2007-09-24 02:17:52 · 17 answers · asked by Sarah M 1 in Pregnancy

why is it important to consistently apply rules and boundaries for children's behaviour in a nursery according to their age, needs and abilities and without stereotyping

2007-09-24 02:14:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

My boyfriend is so excited at the idea of being a dad one day i told him when i met him i didnt want children i do want them im just scared to death of being pregnant.
We are not planning on doing this for a good five years yet.
He went on and on at me about it trying to persuade me and i said ok and he was so happy it made me happy to see him happy if that makes sense.
But deep down i know i can't do it im scared of every aspect, getting big knowing once its happened there is no going back!
Id be scared of having a life inside me i know i shouldnt but it freaks me out abit.im scared of labour and what the whole process will do to my body, i am worried he wont fancy me anymore and will think of me as a mum rather than as attractive and id hate that.However i know once it was all over id love the baby its just pregnancy im scared of and now i cant go back because he thinks im happy with it.im also scared of breastfeeding is this normal?if its so natural why am i so agaisnt the idea?

2007-09-24 02:11:15 · 27 answers · asked by Annie 2 in Pregnancy

so my husband and i arent trying to get pregnant right now, but if we do, we're ok with it. my question is - we had unprotected sex from the day i ended my period to 5 days before my suspected ovulation and had protected sex until 5 days after my ovulation. itsnot the most reliable method, but like i said, if we're meant to get pregnant, so be it. anyways, my period is due in a few days (about 3-4 days) and for the first time since my son was born, i peed twice during the night. i usually dont get up to go to the bathroom at ALL during the night. its been a while since the beginning of my pregnancy with my son and i forget if peeing more often starts this early or if its just later on. any help would be appreciated! i think its probably just a coincidence.

2007-09-24 01:53:37 · 8 answers · asked by raspberry 3 in Pregnancy

I"m 12 weeks pregnant according to the size of my baby but I was 16 when I went to the dr now I'm knocked back a whole month my last cycle was may 31st and the came on the 30 every month before may so how am 12 weeks instead of 16 weeks doesnt anyone knows why? When did I ovualte I didnt have a cylce in JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPT isnt that four months instead of 3 Please Help

2007-09-24 01:51:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am 6 months pregnant and expecting a boy. Only my husband wants to call him Armani!!! 1. I don't even like this name and 2. I could swear blind it's a girls name!! He keeps telling me it's a boys name. Is he right???

2007-09-24 01:44:26 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I'm having a planned c-section in roughly 13 days, I wanted some advice on how the recovery process went and if anyone was able to breastfeed shortly after the birth?

2007-09-24 01:43:26 · 9 answers · asked by LA 3 in Pregnancy

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She goes down between 8:30 and 9:00, I am on complete bedrest and so cannot take her outside anymore. Ever since she was little she screamed for up to an hour every night. We tried going in every ten minutes to reassure and just ignoring it, we tried warm glasses of water and I know evil a glass of milk. Nothing worked. So 6 months ago I started singing when she started screaming hence the singing she now does. We have to leave a light on in the bathroom as she is terrified of the dark not sure why as she doesnt watch tv and we have never encouraged it. She takes a nap- she walks in and lays down no complaining, if we leave her bedroom light on she will play till tired and then go to bed with no complaints but I do not like leaving her room light on as I am asleep way before her at night, her room is gated and all doors are deadbolted. What do I need to be doing diff?

2007-09-24 01:40:42 · 4 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

Sooo....on 9/21 & 9/22 positive OPK and on 9/23 negative. We bd'd on 9/21, 9/22, and 9/23. After 9/23 bd, I had sharp pains all throughout my lower abdomen for about 25 minutes. Any idea what that could have been? Also, how do my bd'ing days look?

2007-09-24 01:39:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I was on birth control for about 4 months and hated every minute of it. I quit taking it about a week ago. My b/f and I had sex on Saturday and he came inside. Since late last night I have been spotting and having some mild cramps. Does anyone know what the bleeding and cramping mean. It didn't start until after we had sex. I am under some mild stress. Could I have gotten pregnant from Saturday, or is my cycle off from the pill and the sex just brought it on. Has anyone had something similar to this? If I could be prego, when would be the best time to take a test to see. Thanks for all your answers. It means a lot to me for your time!

2007-09-24 01:33:00 · 4 answers · asked by Independence Baby - 7/4/09 4 in Pregnancy

When you are pregnant with a boy you usally lose your appetite almost at the end. Im 8.5 months pregnant with my first child and since saturday I noticed changing in my eating. Im usally eating all day long but now Its like I can hardly eat anything because I feel full. How can this be? Has anyone else exsperienced this with there pregnancy? Thanks for your advice :)

2007-09-24 01:27:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My son has a very calm personality. He is not very aggressive. But given that he is smaller in size compared to his other classmates- he does often complains that others push him around. But overall i think he still tries and gets along with others. But last weel the Teacher called us and complained abt that "he bit someone in the class".
When asked he said that big kid was sitting on his mat and since he refused to get up- he bit him.
1) What should i tell him?
2) What should i tell the teacher?
3) What should i tell him- this way he can protect himself and not come out as a black sheep in the group or class?
4) How should i help him to deal with his anger and frustration?

Please could u answer all 4 questions seperately
thank you

2007-09-24 01:24:31 · 9 answers · asked by curious mom 1 in Parenting

I'm almost 39 weeks prego with my 2nd child. The last couple of days I've been having a little trouble urinating. I'll go a little then there will be a long pause, then I'll go some more. It doesn't burn but there is a little bit of pain. I've never had a urinary tract infection, so I'm not sure if that's what this is or if the baby is pressing on something making it harder to go. Anyone know or had experience with this?

2007-09-24 01:21:25 · 9 answers · asked by milelj79 2 in Pregnancy

My period is about 3-4 days late which is not to common, and one morning i just woke up with a stuffy nose and all the signs of a cold and this is like my first cold in a year, could this be a sign of me being pregnant?

2007-09-24 01:19:58 · 10 answers · asked by brittgel2002 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I plan on breastfeeding during the first 12 weeks and switching to formula once i go back to work. I'm looking for a pump to use sparingly. Are manual pumps any good at all?

2007-09-24 01:15:43 · 9 answers · asked by melissa 1 in Newborn & Baby

Hi, my daughter is two years 2 months old, she recently decided going potty in the potty chair was the way to go and now pretty much never has an accident(it has been only 2 weeks) she brings me a diaper when she wishes to have a bowel movement and I put diapers on her at naps and bedtime. She takes them right back off though, we have tried everything to keep the doggone things on for bed, onesies sleepers and layering, we have also taped over the velcro straps but that just made her angry at us and after nap time she wouldnt talk to me for awhile. So how do I potty train her for bedtime? Obviously I need to. When is a good bedtime for her? we put her down at 8:30 - 9:00 but she sits and talks and sings for up to two hours on average sometimes as far as 4 hours. When do I stop with liquids for the night? Dehydration is not an issue we go through a gallon of milk in just about 2 days. How do I teach her it is okay to have a bowel on the toilet? she has two plastic potty chairs

2007-09-24 01:14:08 · 11 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

My baby is just over 7 months old and is the only milk she will take now is her bedtime bottle...I try her with milk throughout the day but she is more interested in foods. Is that 1 bottle a day enough for her ? Is this a normal age for her to be like this ?

2007-09-24 01:02:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-09-24 01:02:15 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica H 1 in Pregnancy

Can anyone tell me boys names they know of that end in 'a'?

I know they more typically now have the fashion of ending in 'o' or 'n'.

2007-09-24 01:01:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Go to http://www.howmanyofme.com and put in your first and last name and it will tell you how many people in the U.S have your same name.
Repost your answers you get...
For example: There are 289 people in the US that have my whole name.

2007-09-24 00:59:49 · 17 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 in Baby Names

I took a pregnancy test yesterday and at first I looked at it and went, "****, it's negative." But, of course, I couldn't leave it at that, I had to examine it at every angle, under every light, and, lo and behold, I could see something. But what? It didn't exactly seem to be a line. More like a shadow of a line, or possibly where the line is supposed to go if it were a positive test. I took another one this morning: same thing. This is frustrating! I know the "if there's any line at all you're pregnant" rule, but this line is so light I can't even tell if it's a line. For the first five minutes of examination I thought I was seeing things. It darkened up a bit (and by a bit I mean seeable to the blind eye now) as it dried, but after 10 minutes the test is considered invalid. My question is, I "saw" the line, or where it would be, before the 10 minute mark. So is it valid, or is it possible to see where a positive line would be on a negative test (under intense scrutiny)?

2007-09-24 00:57:35 · 6 answers · asked by Miraculous 1 in Trying to Conceive

I'm having terrible cramping and back pain. Could I be pregnant? It would be my 2nd.

2007-09-24 00:52:16 · 2 answers · asked by Jill P 2 in Pregnancy

does beating kids cause later behavioral problems later in life?

2007-09-24 00:48:36 · 25 answers · asked by kyeann 5 in Parenting