Pregnancy & Parenting - 11 October 2007

I'm 36 weeks along and dialated to two. They said the baby is big and healthy because of steroid shots I had to get last month because of preterm labor. WHAT can I do to make labor come quicker? I just want this little guy out. He's in the 70th percentile for size so it's not like he's a little guy. Any suggestions on what I can do to put myself in labor? I've heard Castor Oil. Does that work?

2007-10-11 11:57:07 · 5 answers · asked by Gabby 2 in Pregnancy

Is it ok for a 16 year old girl to have sex with a 22 year old male?

You can read the full story at http://urlx.org/becomingapua.com/09120

2007-10-11 11:48:52 · 14 answers · asked by Brad S 1 in Parenting

like the short name for nicholas is nick
david is davey
what is it for wolfgang?

2007-10-11 11:46:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

yeah

2007-10-11 11:38:41 · 23 answers · asked by ha. 2 in Baby Names

They are females.
They were born 7 weeks early at 4lbs 3oz and 5lbs 4oz.
July 2006 they weighed 34 and 37 lbs.
October 2007 they weigh 30 and 33 lbs.
They wear big 18 months, and all 24 month clothing.

It would be one thing if they were just small, but kept growing...

But they have lost weight over 15 months...

They are not my children, but I care for them on weekends and they also have bruising and diaper rashes...and if you didn't notice by that sentence, they are still in diapers, and no where CLOSE to being potty trained...

IS THEIR WEIGHT LOSS OKAY???

2007-10-11 11:36:21 · 6 answers · asked by SuperSafetyGirl 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I would prefer to be able to shorten in some way (even if it's just a nickname, not something to go by). I need a first and middle name. The last name is Alexander. My name is Alexis Hailee, so please don't suggest either of those (I've had that happen a couple times).

2007-10-11 11:34:31 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I really want to name my first daughter after my favorite model Elle MacPherson, but I am having a hard time figuring out a middle name, could you please help me?

2007-10-11 11:27:07 · 49 answers · asked by Erica B 1 in Baby Names

Argh!

Yet again my ten month old is refusing to eat!

He will suck on finger foods such as rusks, baby biscuits and bread/toast. I've tried offering "healthier" finger foods such as cooked veg and sliced fruit and he just throws them on the floor.

He will eat smooth, sweet foods such as yoghurt, fromage frais, fruit puree, egg custard and baby rice pudding.

And nothing else!!!

I'm tearing my hair out that he's going to be malnourished! But short of bodily holding him down and forcing the food into his mouth I can't get him to eat anything else!

I've cut his breastfeeds down to 3 a day so it can't even be that he's filling up on breastmilk.

I'm so worried I can't seem to get any sense out of my Health Visitor! Please tell me he will grow out of this! Is he going to suffer from malnutrition?

2007-10-11 11:15:15 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

and they love her back. Some kinda bond they got goin.

2007-10-11 11:09:27 · 6 answers · asked by jane d 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

I need four letter names for boy or girl. My boys now are named Gage and Noah.

2007-10-11 11:08:12 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-10-11 11:05:14 · 15 answers · asked by esampels 1 in Pregnancy

What do you think of the name Ellie, my partner is English and I'm French, we need a name that we obviously both like but also sounds good and as similar as possible with both languages.

2007-10-11 11:02:56 · 65 answers · asked by cindy 2 in Baby Names

My 6th grader in in volley ball and I told her that if VB got in the way of school work, then she would not be able to play.Well I found out she is hiding her homework or not bringing it home and rushing to get it done before school or between classes. They have block schedule so homework is always due at 2 days later than assigned, giving plenty of time to complete it.
I decided to not let her play in the game Wed because work she got Fri and Mon was not done. Does anyone agree with me. I told her she can earn VB back if she gets her work done next week.

2007-10-11 10:52:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Trying to get my 13 yr old son up for school is a huge challenge. It often results in him finally walking out the door minutes before the bus gets here.

Thats just with throwing clothes on and running to the stop. I am tired of fighting in the mornings. I even went and got a whistle to blow in the morning. All he does is cover his head.

So if anyone has any suggestions. He claims he don't get enough sleep, 9:30pm is his bed time.
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2007-10-11 10:46:00 · 20 answers · asked by s n 1 in Adolescent

I have two neighbors that are 13-14 year old girls and they are always coming up to my 10 year old son and asking him to go on a walk with them or just standing there and flirting with him(Im not sure if they are flirting but it sure looks like it)
He was just invited to a bonfire they are having tonight. He said he didnt want to go because he is uncomfortable around them. Are they just being nice? Should i be concerned? Am i worring to much?

2007-10-11 10:45:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

Teacher Debbie Moon's first graders were discussing a picture of a family. One little boy in the picture had a different hair color than the other members. One of her students suggested that he was adopted.

A little girl said, "I know all about adoption, I was adopted."

"What does it mean to be adopted?", asked another child.

"It means", said the girl, "that you grew in your mommy's heart instead of her tummy!"

2007-10-11 10:40:55 · 26 answers · asked by Eye of the Beholder 4 in Adoption

My son who is now 3 has stopped wanting to lay down for a nap, but he gets crabby half the time in the evening, and wants to stay up late. Should I make him lay down or is he two old for a nap.

2007-10-11 10:33:15 · 16 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

it's not a question but if some of you may not have hear of it, but suggest you to go this website about the infants medications.

http://wcbstv.com/health/infant.cough.cold.2.342113.html

2007-10-11 10:31:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-10-11 10:30:46 · 9 answers · asked by sheila w 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Do you like that name as the first name?
Middle names to go with Karlie-Rae?
Can you see a child, teen, and adult named that?

2007-10-11 10:30:24 · 13 answers · asked by Allgeier 6 in Baby Names

I was adopted in Connecticut when I was 1 month old. I do not know anything about my birth parents- no names, nothing. I do not live in CT anymore but I would like to know how I go about finding them. I have tried to go through the adoption agency where I was adopted from (Catholic Family Services) in CT and they told me I have to pay $200 search fee and it does not guarantee they will be able to give me anything. Isn't there a better way??? Please help! I have children of my own now and I really just want to know some medical history. There is nothing in the adoption paperwork about any medical issues.

2007-10-11 10:30:03 · 6 answers · asked by FLmom3 6 in Adoption

it's not a question but if some of you may not have hear of it, but suggest you to go this website about the infants medications.

http://wcbstv.com/health/infant.cough.cold.2.342113.html

2007-10-11 10:29:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

ok for all the women who have given birth how bad is the pain?

Ive heard that it varies from person to person.

I had a miscarriage at 16 weeks once and had dilated to 5 before they gave me an epidural when they did a DnC and I didn't think it hurt more than bad period cramps.

How bad does it rely get?

How bad was it for you?

(ps. I'm planing a natural birth with my husband and mother in the room during active labor. Yes I know it could go another way but this is just my birth plan.)

2007-10-11 10:22:07 · 30 answers · asked by Heather R 6 in Pregnancy

My husband and I have been married for almost 4 months, but have been together for almost 7 and a half years. I've wanted to have children for as long as I can remember and before we got married, we discussed the issue and my husband said he wanted to wait a couple of years after we married. Now that we're married though, my motherly instincts have kicked into overdrive and it's all that I think about. I love my husband dearly and don't look at having a child as a negative at all. My husband, however, looks at it as the end of our lives as we know it. Whereas I look at it as being able to share our lives with our child, he sees it completely different.

My question is more of a desire for your opinion. How soon is too soon to have children? I understand that it's a case by case deal, but I'm soooo ready and he's soooo not! What can I do in the meantime to busy myself until he's finally ready for parenthood?

2007-10-11 10:20:04 · 9 answers · asked by Materhead 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Boys:
Anthony, Daniel, Shane, Blake, Luke

Girls:
Sierra, Skyler

2007-10-11 10:19:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

looking to purchase a trampoline for my 9 yr old daughter? where can i purchase one and how much are they?

2007-10-11 10:12:33 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Sexy Mama of 2 cuties♥ 7 in Parenting

So, this morning I woke up with an allergic reaction. My whole face was swollen. I called my dr. and he couldn't work me in, so I went to my OB and asked a nurse to see me. The nurse said my OB wouldn't know what to do since it wasn't gynecology related, and I should go to my doctor or the emergency room.

I could have seen my dr at the end of the day, but rather than wait 7 hours I went to the emergency room. My question is, should I be mad at my OB for not seeing me, or is that normal? It was definitely pregnancy related but not gynecology.

2007-10-11 10:06:58 · 15 answers · asked by dunefangirl 2 in Pregnancy

It's something I NEVER EVER did! Not even for a "few minutes". My kids didn't even sit in a locked car when I ran in to pay for gas. I may have been "over the top" with this. How do others feel about this topic?

2007-10-11 10:06:47 · 26 answers · asked by Maggie Mae 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm having a daughter and wondering what alternate spellings there are the names Meghan and Catherine, please include your favorite spelling. Also which of these names do you prefer for the first name and middle name?

2007-10-11 10:06:33 · 24 answers · asked by Casa Bella 2 in Baby Names

I am sorry about this question i know for some people its just too direct but i need to ask. So i called my doc because for some days now i have noticed (maybe even before but i never paid attention) that i go to the restroom and I wipe and wipe and then when i go back to the restroom because i have to go potty again there are just a few spots on my undies. Am i leaking urine, it is clear though and its just a drop or two. Is this normal? I thought id ask while my doctor called.

2007-10-11 10:03:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy