Pregnancy & Parenting - 3 October 2007

To reject her 5 year old son and 11 year old daughter when he/she needs her. To call him/her names like stupid, *****, animal..etc for no reason only because he wants to show the mom that the kid did something and is proud,To say kids are better then him/her and say she doesn't love him not to say something nice like I love you.To lower there self esteem to make her kids bad about them self. To not encourage them to not say ''you can do it''. To make them feel like there not important and make them feel shy now........

Do you think this is right.
Answer plz.

2007-10-03 14:44:32 · 28 answers · asked by :) 5 in Parenting

This is the gayest thing ever but when i have a girl i wanted to name her [Pretty Girl] Hayden. is that even a legal thing you can do?

2007-10-03 14:41:46 · 21 answers · asked by Grey Girl 2 in Baby Names

Amazingly at 21 months old my son could recite his ABC's, recognize them on paper, and was able to write 2-3 letters on his own. Also he was able count to 40. Now at 24m he seems bored with learning in general. How do I stimulate him?

2007-10-03 14:37:48 · 8 answers · asked by Confused Parent 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

is there a difference, and how do i find a good one in the SF Valley? (i'm in studio city) besides word of mouth--how do i find a few good ones that i can then go check out?
all my friends are child-less. anyone have suggestions?
thanks!

2007-10-03 14:28:58 · 5 answers · asked by AdoringK 3 in Parenting

I guess I am just not down with all of the abbreviations!

2007-10-03 14:24:06 · 14 answers · asked by Holy Macaroni! 6 in Pregnancy

2007-10-03 14:20:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I've got a dilemma and I'm not sure which way to go, so I'd like to hear some advice from people who've been there.
I hate my job. Hate it. The only benefit is that I work 3 12 hour shifts, and my Mom works 4 10 hour shifts. We've been able to work opposite of each other (we're at the same location, different jobs) so my son doesn't have to go to day care.
Two different positions have come up at my hospital. The pay is roughly the same that I'm making now, only these jobs are both 5 8 hour shifts, no weekends, no holidays, on occasion an evening shift (no nights), mostly days. The problem with that would be that I'd have to either find a babysitter or put my son in day care.
So do I stick it out in a job I hate with convenient hours? Or try something different but put my child in day care 4 days a week (mom would have him the other day while I'm at work)?

2007-10-03 14:18:58 · 19 answers · asked by LolaC☼ 4 in Parenting

What do you think of the name Sarah Jeanette?
too old fashioned?
It took forever for my husband and I to finally find a first name we agree on and another eternity (ok, I know thats an exaggeration;) ) to agree on a middle name.

His grandmother's name was Joann and my great grandmother's middle name was Jean, so, since all of them are a derivation of John, we thought it would be a nice homage to both of them.
I also kind of like it because I think Jeannie and S.J. are cute nicknames.
Our last name is Martin if that helps.
If you dont like it, what would you suggest?
(we've already thrown out Ashley, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Jane, Olivia, all K-names, and a few others;) )

2007-10-03 14:18:48 · 11 answers · asked by Annie 5 in Baby Names

Kaitlyn Emily
Lauren Hermione
Rachael Ellen
Delaney Paige
Bronwyn Grace

Christopher Shawn
Matthew Brent
Dylan James
Noah David
Barney John

Thanks!

2007-10-03 14:07:47 · 28 answers · asked by Pistachio 6 in Baby Names

If I am then im not more then 2 months along
But I have been experiencing nausea, head aches and I have noticed that I have neen peeing more frequently. I have also had clear discharge but I don’t think it’s a yeast infection because there is not itching or burning and it don’t have a foul odor either
Are theses pregnancy symptoms ???

2007-10-03 14:03:53 · 5 answers · asked by Kaily 1 in Pregnancy

I know the ranges and I know each pregnancy is different.
I was just curious to know what the HCG level was when you were 9 weeks? I had mine done and it was 113 199.
Thank you.

2007-10-03 14:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

what spelling do you like best 4 my son?

2007-10-03 13:59:54 · 24 answers · asked by ted 3 in Baby Names

First off a little background...I'm 8 DPO and I'm testing with "early" tests which say they can detect pregnancy at 6-8 DPO.

I took 1 test this afternoon, read it at 3 minutes and forgot about it...at 20 minutes I remembered and checked again...no real reason why, I just looked....there was a very very faint test line, I blew it off as an evap line, but decided to test again a few hours later...this time I noticed a VERY VERY faint line at 3 minutes....I showed dh and he saw it too ( after squinting for a sec) we waited and then did 2 more tests....both are the same...it's SO faint you really have to look just right....but it's there...in the same exact spot on all the tests...just super light...I mean so light at fist glance it looks like a negitive...you have to look for the line and then you notice a really faint line running top to bottom...what does it mean?!!!! we are testing again in the morning but I'm so excited that I really need some feed back so I can sleep...haha

2007-10-03 13:59:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

Any parents here with a child with downs? I would like to have suggestions on the best resources. Web links, books, etc.

Thanks in advace!

2007-10-03 13:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by Oh me oh my...♥ 7 in Parenting

I'm considering this for my baby girl. Tell me what you think of it. What you think of someone with that name. I do NOT want other names please. Thanks in advance.

2007-10-03 13:58:02 · 23 answers · asked by music10111 3 in Baby Names

I still nurse her, only at night to get her to fall asleep. I really want to stop because it's not comfortable for me, honestly it hurts. And not only that but my husband is really getting on me to stop because he wants my breasts back, he keeps saying I gave them up for a whole year and you were supposed to quit after she turned one....well anyway, I know it's my body and whatever, but I just wants some advice preferably from someone who has gone through a similar situation. She just won't quit, she tugs at my shirt and screams uncontrolably until I nurse her at night. HELP!!!!!

2007-10-03 13:56:11 · 11 answers · asked by rose_2620 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

how do you think is the best way to tell your adopted child any of the following information without them feeling like total poo?
1.) His b-mom did drugs while pregnant
2.) She decided to parent the other children (1 id 20mos
older1 is 20mos younger. Both healthy
3.) she wants absolutely no contact
4.) b-dad is incarcrated for non-support (and has a new baby on the way)

Do I tell him EVERYTHING. When? when he's an adult.

My mom was an alcoholic who left me in the car at parties, who made sure there was beer before milk in the fridge. At 5 I was mixing her drinks. She slept with my sisters b-friend and got pregnant. And for years I felt like I was doomed to be like her. Of course now I undrstand that I'm my own person, but I don't want him to think that he is doomed to be like them.

2007-10-03 13:50:06 · 21 answers · asked by in COGNITO * 4 in Adoption

2007-10-03 13:47:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Ok so my fiance and I were planning on getting married on 08-08-08 .. But we just found out that we are going to have another baby ... Sometime In early June!! I was thinking as to kill 2 birds with one stone and do something that I haven't heard of .. Having a Wedding/Babyshower sometime in May!
My mom says that she thinks that its not a good idea .. But I really like the idea .. BUT people say twice the gifts .. but then again thats twice the money .. twice the food .. twice paying for the place .. twice the cakes ... its just alot more twices .. lol and 2 days so twice the parties and what not .. But then the way I see it is .. NO ONE I KNOW has done this so it would be diff.. So What do you think???

2007-10-03 13:41:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

...would u allow ur 18 year old daughter to go clubbing for the first time even when she still lives in your house? why or why not?

2007-10-03 13:36:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Other names we are considering (with better meanings): Samantha, Isabel, Ella, Eliana, Lauren. Please share more ideas - we can't decide on anything!
PS - middle name is most likely "Jane"

2007-10-03 13:30:38 · 21 answers · asked by NF 1 in Baby Names

My name is Lauren and I am 14 years old and am a freshman in High School. I am blonde, and I have big boobs from what all of my friends, and the boys say. I am a size 36 C. All of the boys at my school say that I should work at Hooters, or become a Playboy Bunny. I don't know what to do to not be called Little Miss Playboy Bunny, or Hooters Girl. All of my friends are jealous of me because I have a really hot boyfriend, have big boobs, and that a lot of boys like me. How can I get ride of some of the nicknames that people have given me? I don't mind them really, but when guys feel you up everyday it gets annoying. Please help me!!!! My parents are never home so I can't talk to them!!

2007-10-03 13:20:41 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

im not pregnant but i kinda made up the name Mckelly like the mik from mikayla and kelly after it, what do you think?

2007-10-03 13:19:12 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-10-03 13:13:21 · 15 answers · asked by tom b 1 in Parenting

It's just for fun. I love baby names. I posted this (on accident) in another section, so I thought I would repost.

1. What is your favorite
2. Why
3.What is your least favorite
4. Why

Any other names along the same lines would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

Riley Sophia
Claire Sophia
Sophia Claire
Madelyn Rose
Reese Marie (any other suggestions for middle names here?)

And for a boy:
Riley Ian

I need more boy names. Any help is appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.

2007-10-03 12:50:29 · 20 answers · asked by **Write your own song** 4 in Baby Names

Like it or not

2007-10-03 12:50:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

anyone ever look at a baby and wonder what they are dreaming of?
especailly if its a bad dream or a funny one where u hear them laugh?
what do u think ur child dreams of

2007-10-03 12:34:17 · 2 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 in Newborn & Baby

We decided on Brookelynn Paige or DaKota Paige... Addison is a boys name *so all the name sites & books say* so i figured why not make both children have boys names! my man likes Dakota better for a girl, and i dont know of many females with that name..and ive always loved Brookelynn but its getting way to popular now! what do you think?? and we dont know what the sex is yet, so help out with boy names PLEASE!! :) that go great with Addison Mckena!!! HELP! :) thanks!

2007-10-03 12:32:04 · 33 answers · asked by Addison's Mommy 2 in Baby Names

By his choice, my daughter never saw her father until she was almost 5 years old. By his choice, when she was 6 years old he walked away from us again & it has now been more than 17 months since she has seen him. I always told him that no matter what happened between us, I would not stop a relationship between him and my daughter provided he would be a constant in her life and not come & go when it was convenient for him.

He & I have not had any contact since the first week of January 2007.

I've talked to lawyers on the phone, but without retaining them I really have not gotten any answers. I don't have the money to pay a retaining fee.

I just want to know if I can get his parental rights removed & still receive child support. I feel his rights need to be removed with or w/o financial support, but the financial support would sure help.

Note: There has never been a court order in place. I did rcv $ sporadically between June '05 and Dec. '06, but only when he felt like it.

2007-10-03 12:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by tygres74 2 in Parenting

i was wondering what would my chances be if i wanted to fall pregnant again because i had a scan to veiw my womb and that and found a small cyst on one of my ovarys and didnt say much about it afterwards because they were more focused about my infection and epilepsy so do i still have a high chance of getting pregnant again or is it 50/50 because of it

2007-10-03 12:21:48 · 4 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 in Trying to Conceive