Pregnancy & Parenting - 24 October 2007

My daughter has braces and a spacer. Solid food gets caught in the spacer and she doesn't have time to get it clean when at school. She won't carry something that is cold 'cause it will either get warm and/or it will sweat water all over her backpack.

What can she carry with her that:
- doesn't need to be kept cool
- is liquid
- is healthy
- tastes okay at room temp
- that a 9th grader will drink
- suitable for a pescetarian (a vegetarian who will eat fish, eggs, dairy)
- preferably store bought or very easily prepared.

Thanks :)

2007-10-24 14:41:01 · 6 answers · asked by docby2010 2 in Grade-Schooler

Is it safe for young children to consume products and beverages that contain Nutrasweet/Equal? We only drink sugar free beverages in our home due to my husband's diabetes. We usually have a pitcher of Crystal Light in the fridge, and ice cream in that contains either Nutrasweet or Splenda. When my grandchildren visit, is there any possible harm in them consuming a reasonable amount of these sugar substitutes?

2007-10-24 14:40:52 · 21 answers · asked by grumpyoldlady 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm separated from my husband of 3.8 years for five mos now. He decided to walk out on us to live a single life. We have 2 children together (boy-2yrs and a girl-almost 3 mos old). He was unfaithful and gave me and our daughter (unborn at the time) an STD (already cured). Doesn't care that he left wife and kids. Doesn't even call to know how they are. Says right now he can't help me to send money to financially support them b/c he doesn't have money. (he only works as a detailer and his income is not steady.) I filed child support but don't really know if they'll get anything b/c he has 5-6 other cases open. I pray and try to not be bitter, but I know I have to be civil for the kids. Cuz I do want them to have a relationship with their father. But right now it seems like he is not interested. How do I handle this?

2007-10-24 14:37:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-10-24 14:35:27 · 41 answers · asked by holyroller1970 1 in Parenting

I love the boys name Amarion but just not sure which spelling I prefer
Amarion or Omarion it means the integrity of the Lord in Hebrew or builder in Arabic and is either pronounced (a MAR ee on) or (o MAR ee on)

I also would like comments on the names Tynan and Tian
Tynan(tienan) is Irish/Gaelic and means Dark
Tian is Chinese and means heaven it is pronounced either T like T shirt and ian like the boys name or Tee an

2007-10-24 14:34:00 · 12 answers · asked by Hayley T 3 in Baby Names

CAN I BE PREGNANT??? COME ON LADY WE SOUND REALLY SILLY ASKING THIS QUESTION WHEN WE HAVE THE AT HOME TEST WE CAN TAKE AND WE CAN GO TO A DOCTOR??? DOES ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE I DO ON THIS QUESTION???

2007-10-24 14:31:00 · 20 answers · asked by More then one on this account 2 in Pregnancy

I'm 21 years old, pregnant with our first child. When I was 18 I had a breast reduction. I was told at the time that my breasts were too big for breastfeeding and that with the surgery there was a 50/50 chance for me to be able to do so. Has anyone had any personal experiences with breast reductions/breastfeeding. Were you able to? Were there any problems? If I could I would like to breastfeed, but I was aware when I had the surgery that there was a chance I wouldn't be able to. I would appreciate any input. Thanks. =)

2007-10-24 14:30:49 · 4 answers · asked by ILuvMyLittleBoy 4 in Pregnancy

Do u like name DeAnna for a girl ???
what would be a good middle name ???

2007-10-24 14:30:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I need stuff for my daughter and soon to be my son. I wanna know what some good websites are for cheap and free stuff for children are....

2007-10-24 14:30:10 · 7 answers · asked by pink_carebear_girl 3 in Parenting

I am 26 weeks (27 Saturday). Is it too soon to start trying exercises to get my baby boy into position? He is breach right now and he keeps poking his head into my right rib. I am so uncomfortable I cannot sit or stand (I used to be able to stand and the pain would go away, not anymore though)... I am ready for a new experience (feet kicking the ribs!).... Do you think it would hurt the baby to try and make him turn tonight, I will try on all fours position.... any other suggestions? How did you get comfortable with the head in the ribs? Thanks!

2007-10-24 14:30:08 · 8 answers · asked by Fenway♥George 5 in Pregnancy

I bled after my C-sec for like 4/5weeks and stopped for a couple days or so and now I just started again and it's CRAZY heavy like worse then before (I know TMI) but its real bad and I don't know if its normal. I can't stand up without having to hurry and go to the bathroom and change my pads. I cant where tampons for 8/9week the Doctor said but I did have sex twice when I stopped bleeding and I know she said no sex for 6weeks. Does anyone know if thats normal to bleed THAT MUCH? Its gotten me worried...2 periods in 1mth and REAL heavy and kinda like a black thick red color. My Mom said my Uterus might havent of contacted right or something.....?! But she isnt sure since it's been forever since she's had a period.

2007-10-24 14:25:01 · 10 answers · asked by Sarah 3 in Pregnancy

the itchy area comes up in little bumps & is mostly on my arms & legs. My gp says its nothing to worry about & wont even do a blood test? he says it poses no risk to the baby but im not so sure ... every site ive looked up has indicated that this can be v dangerous for the baby if it is because of liver disfunction. What should i do? Has anyone else gone through this?

2007-10-24 14:24:02 · 6 answers · asked by emma d 2 in Pregnancy

I have a couple of questions...

-How does Genevieve Marie sound? Yes, she will have nicknames for Genevieve.
-What would be a good sibling name (female) where the first name is long like Genevieve?
-Middle names for that?
-What about Jack William for a boy? Yes or No? He would just be called Jack.
-Do you like the name Chandler for a boy?

2007-10-24 14:23:02 · 13 answers · asked by Allgeier 6 in Baby Names

Yeah. What name do you like the most? You can post your opinion, but I'm mainly just looking for which name people like the most since I'm having a really hard time choosing between the two. This is more a of a survey kind of thing to see which name people like the most.

2007-10-24 14:17:36 · 21 answers · asked by Shippo V 1 in Baby Names

I have been going through a divorce and me and my kids are staying with my folks. Working and child support aren't enough to allow me and my kids to have a place of our own. I have applied for every kind of assistance imaginable and was denied every time. ??????

2007-10-24 14:16:43 · 11 answers · asked by Cindy 1 in Parenting

like i posted resently my boyfriend just broke up with me but we have been through so much just to lose it all for other ppl. we lost our babies berly a month ago he had cheted on me for a whole yr but i gave us a chance to make it beter and now just for a stupid argument its over how can i get him to come back. im going trough the most painful time in my life thats why i need him. im losing weight cant sleep cant eat , i need him, wat should i do please

2007-10-24 14:15:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My daughter is 16 and we are pretty open in our discussions. She understands the birds and the bees and while I've stressed that abstinence is the best policy, I also discuss that if things do happen, it absolutely better be with a condom. She has told me some of her friends have lost their virginity, and I figure she will too, eventually. She's not seeing anyone so I think we're safe for now, but how can I make sure she is protected when the time comes?

She's asked me what my reaction would be if she came to me and asked for a condom, and I really don't know. The thought sort of makes my stomach churn - she's still my baby - but the alternative is worse. I want her to feel like she can come to me and ask but I also don't want to know. Is there a way to make sure there are condoms available without actually giving them to her and tacitly condoning sex? I'm sort of stuck here and need some advice.

Please no bible preaching. I would like to hear from parents who have experienced this.

2007-10-24 14:01:00 · 20 answers · asked by the_dragyness 6 in Parenting

My two year old son is on amoxicillin and he refuses to take it! I have tried putting it in milk, juice and pudding and he still knows it is in there and refuses to take it! Does anyone have any suggestions on what worked well for them?

2007-10-24 13:56:39 · 28 answers · asked by rachel_ksr 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I am pregnant and I have a ten month old daughter now. She just recently started acting more "spoiled" she is different it just started this past week She cries when I put her down, she doesn't want anyone to hold her but me and I can not leave her for one second or she throws a fit like I am leaving her forever or something. I really don't know why she started this because I don't leave her very much and when I do I am only gone for like ten minutes So do you think that she would know that I am pregnant or could it be something else?

2007-10-24 13:50:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm been trying to get pregnant and my doctor prescribed me prometrium for about 5 months cause my progesterone level was low; now he dosen't but i still want to take it and try to get prego.

2007-10-24 13:43:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

... up their energy.
*Then* they start arguing that the other's job is easier and it's "not fair".
What do you do - switch their jobs around or tell them to get on with it as told or else?

2007-10-24 13:41:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

called clomidl........is it really helping women get pregnant faster or is it for women who cant get pregnant naturally? its not one of those shots u take then u have like 4 at once is it? and do i need to get a prescription or can i get it online somewhere .....in what circumstances should it be used???

im 22, ttc for 2-3 months, just got period and highly devasted.

2007-10-24 13:39:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2007-10-24 13:37:28 · 4 answers · asked by peaches6 7 in Parenting

I just wanted to now. Has anyone ever let another mother breast fed your baby? Or pump their milk and let your baby drink it? Is this considered normal?

2007-10-24 13:37:17 · 24 answers · asked by Aneres 3 in Newborn & Baby

This is kind of random......I just turned 14 and everybody already knows what all of these things mean! Okay, so in bras what does the number mean? Like 34a? a is the cup size but what is the 34?

2007-10-24 13:30:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

2007-10-24 13:29:28 · 10 answers · asked by Alfredo R 1 in Parenting

my son is 11 and every night his goodnites leak. I am at my wits end?

2007-10-24 13:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

Okay, I'm going to the dr tomorrow, but I'm just asking if anyone's had this happen....

Last week, about 10 minutes after taking my daily multivitamin, I was getting into my car and all of a sudden has this HUGE urge to throw up. I waited a few minutes and then the urge slowly went away. No naussea beforehand at all.

Then a couple of days ago, my husband told me that my breasts look "puffy". He joked and said, "You're pregnant!"

Good God!!!! Am I??? I'm going to the dr tomorrow, so I'm just asking if this sounds like I could be.

2007-10-24 13:22:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

lonely girl tht need help in bed

2007-10-24 13:12:11 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

My fiance and I are trying to cc and we have of course been having unprotected sex, my menstral cycle was due on the 13th however on the 10th i have been spotting very very light off and on it stopped totally on the 17th, so it lasted 1 week. I just dont know if it was just a period or implantation bleeding but i couldnt help myself on the 22nd i got myself a 1st response hpt and it was negative i was completely Devastated but is it too early to tell ????

2007-10-24 13:09:58 · 18 answers · asked by mommy09 3 in Pregnancy