Pregnancy & Parenting - 21 October 2007

I realize that kids will be kids, but where do you draw the line of "He's just a kid" or "She's just a kid"? Shouldn't kids be required to take responsibility for their own actions at some point in time? I have seen people in public and I know people that take of for their kids and even make excuses for them, knowing they are in the wrong.

For example, I was in Wal-Mart the other day and there was a boy that was about 5 years old. He was walking down the candy aisle and just began to throw candy bars on the floor. Then he started knocking down the small bags of candy that were hanging on the racks.

People were staring at his mother and everybody was floored that she would allow this to happen. She grabbed him by the arm and said "What is everybody looking at? You never seen a kid do this kind of **** before?". I thought, what kind of crap is that? Instead of her scolding him and asking him to pick the candy up, she's taking up for him.

2007-10-21 08:18:41 · 14 answers · asked by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4 in Parenting

2007-10-21 08:15:07 · 15 answers · asked by maria d 1 in Pregnancy

My wife and i found out that we will be having our first child a couple days ago and she's wondering if it's safe to continue to dye her hair.

2007-10-21 08:11:55 · 11 answers · asked by keelonboaz 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I say shes pregnant but theres still hope. She says shes irregular but even so its been 4 days (today being #4) since it was supposed to come. Shes stressing alot about it and so am I. I hear this could delay it. We were stupid and tried unprotected sex using the pull-out method. Which I now think is just stupid. DONT EVER DO THE P ULL OUT METHOD. USE PROTECTION. I'm scared. She's scared. If shes pregnant what can we do? Is there like some pills you can take? (Shes in her "first trimester.") Something to stop her from having the kid? We're not ready.

2007-10-21 08:10:31 · 17 answers · asked by Pee Diddle 1 in Pregnancy

Me and my boyfriend had sex two days after a miscarriage. He didn't go up me but some of his sperm and semen I think went into me. I quikly cleaned out my vagina and I had been on birth control pills for two days. I am having frequent urination and that was my first sign of pregnancy last time. I peed and 30 minutes later I peed again and 5 minutes later I peed again. Do you think I'm pregnant?

2007-10-21 08:09:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

how many months did it take for you to conceive a baby

2007-10-21 08:07:55 · 3 answers · asked by nazy 2 in Trying to Conceive

Keep getting discomfort in my belly where everything goes hard and like baby is trying to push its way out through my belly button and back discomfort also about every 15 minutes-is this labour? I'm 40+4, and it doesn't really hurt, more ache with a bt of a pain if that makes sense??

2007-10-21 08:03:27 · 33 answers · asked by Little Bear 5 in Pregnancy

I use a breast pump since im having trouble with him, and im not producing enough milk to feed him entirley on breastmilk so i use formula also, i was wondering if he is still getting the positive affects from breastmilk or does he have to be drinking it eclusivley? (he gets about 4-5 bottles of breastmilk aday) (the rest simulac formula)

2007-10-21 07:58:01 · 10 answers · asked by jordan herne 2 in Newborn & Baby

I am 18 years old and have very irregular periods my doctor keeps telling me that they will regulate with age but I've had my period since I was 12 and nothing has regulated at all. I have recently started putting on some weight in my mid section, above my hips and I have some dark hair on different areas of my body- toes, a little line on my tummy below my belly button, and recently I've been told I have higher blood pressure than normal (nothing dangerous just high for my age). Now I'm not trying to have a baby and won't be for many years but should I still talk to the gyno about me having PCOS? If I do have it and I'm not TTC will he still give me medication to regulate my cycle? Please help me I'm confused and getting really scared- thanks!

2007-10-21 07:52:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

i see alot of people talking about it but im com-letely lost on what it is

2007-10-21 07:45:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

i was wondering what are the necessities for a newborn, all i seem to have on my list are crib, carseat, bathtub,diapers,bottles, formula, nursing pillow, blankets and clothing. is there anything else that i really need. im trying to buy stuff before hand.

2007-10-21 07:39:14 · 10 answers · asked by Foxy B 3 in Newborn & Baby

my newborn has a sunken soft spot on top of the head but he is having wet diapers and no diarrhea. hes been vomittin but only like once every two days, but i think the vomitting might be from not burping him or overfeeding but i really dont know. . i just want to know is the sunken fontanelles on my baby's head are normal

2007-10-21 07:36:32 · 8 answers · asked by cingo 1 in Newborn & Baby

i just got fired from my job and no one will hire me bc i will have to leave in a couple of months! what do i do???

2007-10-21 07:32:17 · 17 answers · asked by manda 1 in Pregnancy

She is 32 weeks. She been taking shower. I just want to know.

2007-10-21 07:31:18 · 28 answers · asked by Dean 1 in Pregnancy

My older sister and I are sitting here talking and we need some advice- My sister thinks she has PCOS- she has been trying to conceive for about 6 months now with no luck- she has irregular periods, is overweight (and all her weight is carried in her mid section above her hips), and some dark patches of hair (like a happy trail on her stomach and a patch of light hair on her lowerback). She is about 5 foot 5 and weighs about 200lbs so in order to be in her BMI she should weigh about 150. Do you guys think she should loose weight first and then go to the gyno to be diagnosed with PCOS or should she get diagnosed and then attempt to loose the weight. Will having PCOS affect her ability to loose weight? Any help would be great.

2007-10-21 07:19:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

In my science class, my science group consists of me and the two most obnoxious boys you could find. They're smart people, but they won't work! My teacher gives us classtime to work and all they do is talk. I'm getting so fed up with them! We get really behind on our projects and I end up taking them home and doing them alone. These boys are completely capable of helping me do the projects, but they won't. I've tried reasoning with them, yelling at them (not in a mean way), and I don't know what else to do!! Help me!

2007-10-21 07:15:28 · 8 answers · asked by Squeegee Beckingheim :-) 5 in Adolescent

I don't know If I should run him to the ER or not. He is acting normal.

2007-10-21 07:12:45 · 8 answers · asked by shelia j 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

It seems in this day and age when ever a child goes of the rails, the first port of call is the parents. We love to blame every thing on them.
But have we forgot about what rights parents have been stripped of, and how are children can disrespect us and we are powerless to stop them.

2007-10-21 07:11:29 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

For the first time.. Me and my boyfriend had sex, we didn't get far he wasn't even close to 'cutting loose' We were just fooling around. . We didn't use condoms and I'm not on birthcontrol. I also heard Soap kills Sperm. . So I made sure to clean myself out right after we finished with soap very well. . Could I still get pregnant?

2007-10-21 07:07:13 · 14 answers · asked by zombie_f_o_o_d 1 in Pregnancy

With insurance how much does a delivery cost without any complications? I know everyones insurance is different but I was just wondering what the average cost was. Thanks!

2007-10-21 07:05:46 · 6 answers · asked by flprincess 2 in Pregnancy

I'm trying desperately to lie on my sides at night, but I wake up several times with terrible pain on my hip and thigh bones. Anyone have this? Any solutions?

2007-10-21 07:05:07 · 8 answers · asked by Tootiefrootie 3 in Pregnancy

I would like to VISIT a shop which sells a vast selection of baby slings. I have seen a lot of shops online but I would like to actually try them out before buying (i have a back problem and need to test how they feel on my back)

Can anyone recommend any stores I can visit in person which stock a LARGE range of baby slings? I live in London UK.

2007-10-21 07:04:07 · 8 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6 in Newborn & Baby

He is okay if he goes to bed while we (me and my husband) are still awake but if he wakes up during the night and we're all asleep, he gets scared. He has been going in to sleep with my 16 year old son and the 16 yr. old does not like it all. I have told my younger son to turn on a light and read or play a video game but it doesn't work. I've also suggested he pray and read his bible but the fear is still causing him a lot of anxiety. I'm wondering if I should take him to a doctor and get a prescription for something to help him?

2007-10-21 07:03:37 · 12 answers · asked by Thia R 2 in Parenting

My daughter is on Similac Alimentum and it is pretty expensive. I have found lots of it on ebay that pretty cheap. So would you buy formula off of ebay?

2007-10-21 06:54:28 · 21 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 in Newborn & Baby

i havent felt baby really move yet my belly isnt huge. the only thing i can say is i have a healthy appetite always hungry and wee alot. is the hunger a good sign that baby wants the food to grow strong an healthy? also no comments bout eating for 2 i no u dont have to and i am not i am only 9 half stone thanks in advance just worried? also if baby had stopped growing would my appetite decrease?

2007-10-21 06:53:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Ok every baby i know that is formula fed when they reach 1 yr old they were taken off of the bottle and formula and given regular milk. in a sippy cup. (this is what their pediatricians said to do) well what about breastfeed babies? what if i dont want to breastfeed longer than a year? Do i just switch to a sippy cup and regular milk when my pediatrician says its ok. (most say 12 months is fine)

2007-10-21 06:52:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-10-21 06:51:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am 36 weeks preg and I wonder how lucky I was not to get morning sickness. Any thougths? Someone told me that maybe that baby has hardly any hair and so that didnt cause any nausia perhaps..

2007-10-21 06:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by Janel 2 in Pregnancy

I was just curious to know cause this happened to someone I know she was at a doctors appointment and her little girl grabbed another little girl by the hair....and the child's mother smacked her daughter on the arm....well she got pissed because she doesn't whip her kids...and they where about to fight....how would you react in a situation like this and what should you do in a situation like this?

2007-10-21 06:40:57 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Im having a girl and am going to be due in Nov 22, now I happen to like this name but I guess there is no real valuable meaning to it besides that it means fabric..

2007-10-21 06:38:48 · 10 answers · asked by Janel 2 in Baby Names