Pregnancy & Parenting - 8 October 2007

I know of a lady who puts her kids down for naps at about 10 in the morning. Her oldest is 3.

Sometimes, they are in there until 3 in the afternoon because she says they can't come out until they sleep. They stay in their room all day and play with toys until they're tired enough to take a nap. I've thought about saying something to her, but I don't think it's my place. Should I? I hate to step on another parent's toes. The kids are otherwise well cared for and loved- it just seems like a lot of time shut up in their room.

2007-10-08 05:20:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

on the diet and started excersing. I became 13 days late and took a test and it said postive. I was so happy I didn't think it would happen so easily. I am going to the doctor today to make sure.... We haven't been trying but I was worried since three years and nothing. It was weird I went to the doctor two weeks ago she told me I had PCOS and it might take some work, I should of asked for a test.. I am so nervous and can't wait for my appointment...Thanks for listening....

2007-10-08 05:01:42 · 7 answers · asked by perdro_andy 1 in Trying to Conceive

2007-10-08 05:00:33 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I had my last menses on August 11. I took the clomid on days 5-9. I am not sure if I ovulated or not. We never checked. Well it is now October 8th. I have not had a menses since August. Last month my husband and I had sex and after words I spotted. It wasn't enough to use a pad, but it went on for 2 days. I got a BFN when I was 1 week late. My boobs are very sore and have been for 2 weeks now. Does anyone have any advise on what to do, or what is going on? Thank You for your help

2007-10-08 04:54:52 · 2 answers · asked by april r 1 in Trying to Conceive

I breastfeed her 4-5 times a day and give her solids for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus snack. She isn't all that interested in breastfeeding anymore, but I continue to because she needs the nourishment. Some days she hardly wants to nurse at all. I'm not supplementing with formula.. she is purely breastfed, besides her solid meals. I'm thinking I won't be able to breastfed her much longer, how would I go about weaning her? I want to do it gradually, as I introduce her more to table foods, and possibly extend the weaning process after her first birthday. But I'm not quite sure where I cut out feedings. What are the signs a baby is self weaning? I just want her to be nourished.. as I'm sure every mom feels. I've been dreading the time she would start losing interest in breastfeeding.. I just didn't expect it so soon. Have any of your children had a lack of interest in breastfeeding at this age?

2007-10-08 04:49:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I quit after 5th grade! I have been a leader for 5 years and my daughter is in 6th grade. I really want to quit but there is no one to take over and I feel bad leaving the girls, my daughter said she is finally ready to quit. I figure this will be my last year because I cant imagine girls wanting to go on when they are in jr high.. just curious! : )

2007-10-08 04:46:48 · 24 answers · asked by kaytee3212 6 in Grade-Schooler

l was adopted in 1966 how do l go about looking for my biological mum? l have all the paper work but not sure where to start? please help.

2007-10-08 04:36:27 · 25 answers · asked by hunnybunny 1 in Adoption

We have come up with Shaylee Marie Brown but would like other suggestions for a middle name. Last name is Brown. Please don't suggest entirely new names just a middle name. Thanks

2007-10-08 04:35:32 · 24 answers · asked by copswife93 4 in Baby Names

is there anything wrong. ive heard it could be anemia

2007-10-08 04:35:20 · 17 answers · asked by laura 1 in Pregnancy

Whether at SAHM mom or a working mom each and everyone of us performs the hardest job of anyone else, parenting. Can't we all just call it like it is? Getting paid monetarily or not, we are all working mothers.

Do you agree?

2007-10-08 04:34:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I was just wondering - my cousin is due to have her 2nd baby in a couple months - and people in our family want to throw her a baby shower (she had a huge one for her 1st baby too, which was a boy and this baby is a boy as well). Is this really proper ettiquette? I guess I always just thought it was for the first baby.

2007-10-08 04:31:44 · 26 answers · asked by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5 in Newborn & Baby

2007-10-08 04:30:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

This is the first time this has happened to my husband and I, the condom broke during sex. We realized it was broke before he ejaculated but don't know how long it was busted. How likely is it to become pregnant in this situation? The first day of my last period was 11 days prior to this occurrence. I am just a little worried about becoming pregnant and causing harm to the baby because of certain medications I am currently taking.

2007-10-08 04:29:31 · 15 answers · asked by NetGirl_83 2 in Pregnancy

I am 18 weeks pregnant and I was in the ER all night long because I had pain all day yesterday, no bleeding but it was like a bad stretching pain. The doctor told me that it was round ligament pain, he didnt tell me anything to do to help with the pain or anything. Is it OK to use a little pillow looking thing that has rice in it(like heating it up in the microwave and putting it on my belly)? It isnt very hot, just warm enough to help. The reason I am asking is because when I put it on earlier the baby started kicking really hard. Was this hurting the baby, or was it just the weight of the rice pushing? When I put it on my belly it helped so much, even doing it for a few minutes. Is this hurting our baby? thanks so much for helpful advice from people with experience. =]

2007-10-08 04:22:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

what can I do to enhance my ability on ttc, its almost been 5 years and its getting harder for me, I am currenlty taking metformin, what is the percentage of getting pregnant with this drug, and both of my ovaries are covered with cycts, I have irreguler cycles, no pain or cramps during it, today is day 27 of my cycle, from last week I was having slit lite cramps and sore breast I am on my tww, can some one plz help me here, how long did it take for you to conceive with cycts on both of your ovaries? I am 5'1 and weight 127lbs which my dr said is normal, and what are early sysmptoms of pregnancy?

2007-10-08 04:22:06 · 3 answers · asked by Mom of 2 w/ PCOS 6 in Trying to Conceive

I am 17 weeks pregnant and don't really feel anything yet. I'll get little butterflies once in a great while but not very often. Is it too early to tell? How far along were you when you first started feeling movement?

2007-10-08 04:20:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I know people say it's do-able, but I mean anyone with experience of how hard/easy it is?

2007-10-08 04:19:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I am having a boy in December and I am wanting suggestion for unique (not wierd) names!! The middle name will be Gage and the last name will begin with M end with er. I would like it to start with a T but it does not have to!! Thanks

2007-10-08 04:17:58 · 20 answers · asked by younglady215 4 in Baby Names

I felt a flutter in my stomach....Am I pregant or could it be something else?...

2007-10-08 04:16:10 · 10 answers · asked by softball_gurrl33 1 in Pregnancy

Infant skulls arent very protective of their brains when newborn, so is there a possibility that vibrating chairs can cause some brain damage? I know it sounds rediculous but it makes sense to me...all that head shaking could cause brain cell damage you would think. What do you moms think about that?

2007-10-08 04:13:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-10-08 04:11:21 · 7 answers · asked by kelly 3 in Newborn & Baby

2007-10-08 04:09:45 · 13 answers · asked by boyluvr26 1 in Parenting

Hello Ladies i just wanted to let everyone know that I am finally PG after only trying for 1 month. Thank you all sooo much for everything that you have done to help me with my questions.


Baby Dust to all of you!!!!!!!!

2007-10-08 04:06:19 · 14 answers · asked by Proud Mommy 2 in Trying to Conceive

like ella gehring mackey or timothy gehring mackey?

i don't plan on changing my last name with marriage.

2007-10-08 04:01:59 · 22 answers · asked by .. 2 in Baby Names

So, my wife and I have been trying to have a kid. (Our first) We did everything right last month... We focused on her ovulation pattern, we both took the appropriate vitamins, I stayed away from hot showers...

Now, we have a successful (positive) pregnancy test, and she's still having the back-ache / cramping / etc. symptoms that she always gets each month before her period starts.

Is this normal? Or, is it a sign that we aren't really pregnant?

2007-10-08 03:59:04 · 13 answers · asked by Andrew Wiggin 4 in Trying to Conceive

I know I'm supposed to cut down on caffeine but can I still do decaffeinated coffee?

2007-10-08 03:56:31 · 9 answers · asked by Redlily 1 in Pregnancy

My son has been on a "soild strike" since before he tuned 7 months. We had started solids at 4 months and he was doing great until he just quit. He will only eat yogurt and crackers or Cheerios. He takes bites of our "people food" but will not even eat enough of that to make a whole meal. All he eats most days is formula. And he is drinking so much now that its costing us a fortune.

I just don't understand why he dosn't want to eat anything. And I am worried that something might be wrong with him.

Help please.

2007-10-08 03:49:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I am expecting my 1st baby and was wondering wot parents think is a better option for a newborn a chair that swings or a bouncer chair that vibrates??

2007-10-08 03:34:39 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

it was an unplanned pregnancy. everyone told me to get an abortion but i said no. i started making baby lists of what i needed and looking at 2 bedroom apartments and saving money. its only been 5 weeks and i miscarried.

everyone that i've told is all.. "wow, that must be a relief" and "its ok, you didnt want it anyway"... but just because it was unplanned, doesnt mean he or she was unwanted. just because he or she was only 5 weeks after conception doesnt mean the idea wasnt real to me. i was in love. and nobody is letting me grieve because i should be happy about it according to them.

im just so torn up. why did god decide that my baby is better off dead than with me? what does that say abot me?

2007-10-08 03:24:48 · 28 answers · asked by Me 1 in Pregnancy

ok so im like due for my period on friday could b saturday but i hav taken vitex for 3 cycles now, but the deal is my nipples are so sore at the moment, i usually have only sore breasts when gettin my period, this time round i can barely touch my nipples, just wonderin if the vitex can do this, i also took clomid on days 5-9 of my cycle, i am 14dpo.I am also very bloated like seriously look pregnant, and at the moment am having very mild feelings(cramps) in lower parts. i will take a test but just need sum answers now just to see if any one else got this, i know i have asked b4 a couple of similar questions but i found that u get different answers from different ppl all the time so it makes it more interesting to read:) thanks.

2007-10-08 03:21:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive