Pregnancy & Parenting - 4 October 2007

Next year ('08) is when my husband and I are going to try (due to health reasons) and I was wondering is it worth it to tell people if they're only going to keep asking, "Are you pregnant yet?" They ask me that now! I honestly don't feel it's anyone's business. I was just wondering what other women think.

2007-10-04 02:06:28 · 11 answers · asked by Jellybean had her little bean 6 in Trying to Conceive

Our baby must have a low pain tolerance, because she's absolutely miserable while teething. She has four teeth in and is getting two more right now. We've tried everything to help, but she stays cranky, feverish, fussy, not eating, and not sleeping while teething.

Here's what we've tried: Frozen washcloths, teething rings of every type -- cold and not cold, Tylenol, ibuprofen, teething tablets, frozen bagels, large frozen pretzels, Orajel for babies.

Short of getting prescription pain medicine, what can we do? How long will she be going through this? Doesn't it get easier with each tooth? Why is it not for her?

2007-10-04 01:55:08 · 7 answers · asked by Chrystal M 4 in Newborn & Baby

Can anybody recommend some safe sites? I know there are a lot of scams out there... even the ones that sound good. It would be especially helpful if you could recommend me to something you have tried out yourself and found successful. I am aware of many of the sites, it's just a matter of knowing which are true and which aren't. I'm looking for something that doesn't require any degrees or a lot of my time....kind of a work on my free hours sort of thing. I have a newborn on the way so I don't want to be tied up too badly...

2007-10-04 01:51:27 · 12 answers · asked by emma_darling 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

My son has been attending nursery for 2 years. He moved in to a new room couple of months ago and his behaviour has completely changed. He has odd tantrum at home esp if tired, but at the nursery he is a different child- biting , pinching, smacking the other children and staff. Hes spitting at the manager, Ive never seen him spit. The nursery suggested I get health visitor to watch him there. She came to see him at home first and said he was a delightful child, she couldnt see any behavioural problems in him and said there was no point her visiting him at the nursery, it was the nursery that's the problem. i do have reservations about the nursery, they are usually made to watch tv or left to do "free play" they rarely go outdoors and dont have a routine. staff too are quite young and dont look happy to be there. When I take him kids play areas he is fine with the other kids. The nursery are now calling me at work demanding i pick him up as they cant cope! Any advice?

2007-10-04 01:50:05 · 6 answers · asked by nikkinono 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I know this sounds weird, but I'm more in the mood right after and right before my period. And then it seems during ovulation, I'm less in the mood. (I don't NOT have sex during ovulation, I'm just saying, it seems like I'm less in the mood around that time). Isn't that weird? You'd think it would be the opposite!

2007-10-04 01:49:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2007-10-04 01:44:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm 37 weeks, and my baby is huge. She's already 8 lbs by the ultrasounds. My doctor won't induce me for another week, but she is low, and I have been having contractions and Labor "scares" for over two weeks now. I'm 50% effaced, or whatever, but not even dialated. I wanna know what I can do?

2007-10-04 01:44:23 · 13 answers · asked by Ebony_skye 1 in Pregnancy

When a baby is born, why is the 2nd question "how much does it weigh?" I work in birthing area of a hospital and it's always the next question. Everyone does this!!!!

2007-10-04 01:43:54 · 14 answers · asked by dovie 1 in Newborn & Baby

i found out from another friend and i was heartbroken that i was crying and i told my mom
that morning she took me to the principles office to tell her so they can tell her mom
i feel bad and good at the same time
did i do the right thing and how can i help her

2007-10-04 01:42:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

It's a fear of mine! lol No really, there are soooooo many names, narrowing it down to one is scary! Has that happened to anyone?

2007-10-04 01:38:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Hi,

We are expecting our second child in Januari. We already have a daughter Rachel Madeline (1,5).

The names we like so far are:
For boys: Jayden, Nathan, Damian, Scott, Sean, Aaron, Bryant, Dylan, Justin and Declan
For girls: Kaylee, Kimberly, Alyssa, Alyson, Ashley, Brenna, Breanna, Brittany, Felicia and Lindsay.

Please give us your fave 5 boys and fave 5 girls names from our list. We also need middle name sugestions.

Thank You

2007-10-04 01:32:28 · 9 answers · asked by MommyToRachel&? 1 in Baby Names

I'm sixteen (seventeen in November) and am waiting on my period. It was due at the end of the month and hasn't come around yet. The HPT's don't read positive yet, so until I know for sure I'm just waiting for my period. If it doesn't come by next month, I will have to face reality, make a Dr.'s appointment, and tell my parents. My mother has told me from DayOne as she likes to say, that if I ever got pregnant I would be out on my butt. My father thinks it's the worst thing in the world that could happen to me. My boyfriend is very, very supportive (he's 19, 20 in November) and thinks we can do it, it will be hard obviously but we can do it. There are many pregnant girls around 17 in my town, but I don't want to be stuck! I plan to go to college and get my degrees, and I don't want to let a baby stand in the way. I would never consider abortion- I'm ProChoice but it just isn't a choice for me- and adoption would be a nightmare. I know it's possible, but is it probable? Positive answers?

2007-10-04 01:21:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

can you get pregnant on the last day of your cycle? i just had a baby 9 weeks ago. I had got my period last week for the first time. i had unprotected sex with my fiance on the last day of my cycle. I started the yaz bc pill on sunday and feel really nausous can i be pregnant again or is it the pill?

2007-10-04 01:20:19 · 7 answers · asked by Mom of a Princess 2 in Pregnancy

-- I mean as punishment, from a parent, teacher, or such. I am not meaning between spouses, or frat-type, or "fun and games".

2007-10-04 01:18:28 · 21 answers · asked by Jim 6 in Parenting

I gave birth 7 weeks ago and apart from the loss after labour, I have had no signs of bleeding. just wondering when my periods are likely to start again?

2007-10-04 01:17:25 · 12 answers · asked by Faye 1 in Pregnancy

My friend is a baby name freak lol and I was just wondering if yall had some cool first names that sounded like Hayden, or Nathan. Something with that "a" sound like in aid. Be creative please.

2007-10-04 01:12:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

We're not purchasing an airplane seat for our (then) 1 year old. She'll sit on our lap; although we hope to have a bulkhead.

So, I assume that, unless there are free seats on the plane, the baby seat is useless at that time.

However, I can rent a baby seat for about $60-$80 for 2 weeks, from the car rental agency. That saves lugging a seat around airports.

That said, we may also be spending some time in taxis (at the end of our trip, after returning the seat.)

Anyone know:
a) can you carry a baby in your arms in a taxi in France ... or do you need to supply a baby seat?
b) other than "a" and saving $60, is there any advantage to bringing a seat over from europe?

2007-10-04 01:12:25 · 5 answers · asked by superstar dj 3 in Parenting

I am just like really excited because my friend just found out she was pregnant and i am a month and 1.5 weeks she just found out she was a month prego that is just soooo sweet. I wonder will we get closer now i hope so

2007-10-04 01:11:00 · 7 answers · asked by Antinitra B 3 in Pregnancy

Im 7 weeks pregnant, have sickness through out day and headaches, some times im peckish but most the time i dont fancy anything and food makes me feel sick! I know i need to eat but how do i conker this!!!!!!!

2007-10-04 01:06:59 · 6 answers · asked by Prettyinpink 2 in Pregnancy

my daughter is named codi ann but every1 ses its a boys name!!!!

2007-10-04 01:01:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I am 15 yrs old and i go to an all girls school. i dont go to parties or anything so i never see any guys, even as friends. atm all my friends have started to go out with guys and such but i dont see the appeal. I dont want to date a lot because boys my age are so immature i was gunn wait until like uni so i can have a real relationship. Am I immature for not dating or very mature for not dating atm?

2007-10-04 01:00:50 · 31 answers · asked by soph_elizabeth 2 in Adolescent

Being away from parents and with different age children the children might not feel homely so how to make them feel at home? How to give individual attention when there are 60 children? I them very much.

2007-10-04 00:59:19 · 7 answers · asked by Dimple 2 in Parenting

my son is going to sulgrave manor which was built in the tudor times so for there luch they need to take food what was eaten in the tudor times and no plastic (as it was'nt invented so i neen to think of alternatives) any help please.

2007-10-04 00:56:08 · 13 answers · asked by Karen T 3 in Grade-Schooler

hi,

i didnt mean to do this but i was eating a lolly and it had some paper left on and i have swallowed it will this harm my baby?

2007-10-04 00:51:54 · 7 answers · asked by gemma n 1 in Pregnancy

Who is the father? Help!!?
Please don't judge..I am wondering if anyone could help..I am 5 months pregnant but confused. I had unprotected sex with my ex who definately did not ejaculate, this was a few days after my period had ended. two weeks later i was with my new guy and we were naked but did not have intercourse only foreplay. The tip of his penis entered about an inch but there was no intercourse and as there was foreplay goin on possibly could have been pre *** on it. This was a week before my period was due. The problem im havin here is that i wouldnt have thought i could get pregnant from either of these occasions and my pregnancy date of conception from scan is bang in the middle of these 2 events. How am i to kno which one got me pregnant? What do you think? HELP!!

2007-10-04 00:45:55 · 16 answers · asked by Mya G 1 in Pregnancy

I've wanted a baby for so long now it's painful! I hate it every month when i come on again. I'm 36 and every month i get less and less able to get pregnant. We've had the tests and, apart from having mild endometriosis in 1997 which i cleared up with tablets, everything else is fine.
Please sprinkle magic dust on my dreams. I so want a baby. And my partner does too.

2007-10-04 00:44:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

hi, im pregnant with my second child and i was wondering how many scans i'm suppose to have, i can only remember having 2 with my 1st, and i know people who are having 3 scans, iv had the 12week scan and the 20 week scan, should i have another? xx

2007-10-04 00:29:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

We have 5 children! Four of our children have dark brown eyes: two of them have dark brown hair and the other two have light brown hair. Our youngest son aged 18 months has blonde hair and blue eyes. This has taken us by suprise, because all of our distant relations also have brown eyes and brown/light brown hair, we thought maybe he would only keep it for a short while but it is still there. He is a lovely little boy and we love him very much but we just wonder why he is so different to the rest of us. (Any scientists out there?)

2007-10-04 00:18:22 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

This is something I just might not ever understand. You see parents on here all the time and in 'real' life who have troubled kids. They are throwing fits, they are cranky, and all of the family is just tired of the behavior.

The parents just want to know what they should do when the problem occurs. They don't want to change their own behavior or modify anything during their day. In other words they don't want to prevent the issues occurring.

I don't understand. The first question I ask myself when my son acts up is WHY is he acting up. Of course there are times that are just unexplainable but most of the time I can point my finger on it. "Oh, he's misbehaving because it's 11:00 and he is hungry. We should've waited until after lunch and his nap before going out..." Not as an excuse but a reminder not to do it again.

Am I the only one who thinks the way I am reflects how my children behave?

If you are one who doesn't believe in prevention--why?

Thanks!

2007-10-04 00:14:22 · 9 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Parenting

I am flying home to Canada to see my family with their new 6 wk old grand daughter. Problem is that she is due her 8 week injections when she is away. My health visitor says that she must have them done. I havent lived at home for 15 yrs adn havent got a health plan ect, so will any clinic take her? She will obviously have insurance, so will that cov er her? I am going to call my old family doc , but they are 5 hrs behind and it isnt open yet so thought I would ask for everyones view on this. Thanks in advance!

2007-10-04 00:13:37 · 10 answers · asked by brunelscooby 4 in Newborn & Baby