Pregnancy & Parenting - 7 November 2007

I need some real cheap meal ideals to feed myself and three kids ages 10, 9 and 3 off of less than one hundred dollars over the next 7 days for breakfast and dinner (plus buy gas). A company made a mistake and took too much money from my checking account which overdrew my account. However, they still have not given the money back and w/ all the fees I incurred I will proably never see my grocery money again! My kids have beenn complaing already of being hungry b/c I have to limit food to make sure it can streach. I had to cut out sending school lunches this week, send them to school for breakfast. I am suppose to get food stamps and I got approved but the case worker said she will get around to it when she feels like it. Got super cheap meal ideals?

2007-11-07 06:08:20 · 44 answers · asked by nene 3 in Parenting

He is 18 almost 19, i am 17 and will be 18 by christmas. Our baby is due in 5 weeks, right before christmas. our baby was definately unplanned. i was on birth control, but i had some anitbiotics for my wisdom teeth surgery and now we're pregnant. he was very understanding and supportive. my family adores him. his family likes me. everyone is excited about the baby. especially my boyfriend. im a little scared still. anyways i plan on getting him another engagement ring. his fingers have gotten bigger since he has been working and he cant even put it on anymore. mine still fit perfectly even at 35 weeks preg. anyways i want to get him something special for christmas. something for him from me. not something to do with our daughter. i want him to know i didnt forget him in all the comotion, our babys birth, my birthday, xmas.

what would you find special? i want it to say thanks for loving me and taking care of me and i love you and look forward to our future together.

2007-11-07 06:08:09 · 4 answers · asked by carolina sundance 3 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I mean, I don't, I think they are decent, but HE wants something like Emily or Crystal... and for a boy, CAIGE or Jason.. eeeh... My names are..

Sophia
Gabriella
Cassidy
Elizabeth
Emma
Emery
Taegan
I mean, some are classic, but not plain like Emily, and a couple others are different.. but he says no to ALL of them.

He doesn't really dislike very many of my boy names..

2007-11-07 06:04:02 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

IS it good to eat grilled chicken and steak when Trying to have a baby and during pregnancy? As long as its cooked well done?

Like steak, mashed potatoes, and Spinach or other green vegetables?

what are some good foods to eat??????????

I know you AREN'T supposed to eat fish or undercooked foods... and no caffeine..

2007-11-07 06:03:39 · 2 answers · asked by mmcnum1fan 2 in Trying to Conceive

I have two miscarriages and I am ready to try again but it has been over 6 years and I haven't been able to get pregnant Does anyone know what ae the best Meds to use?

2007-11-07 06:03:20 · 15 answers · asked by emigirl6363 2 in Trying to Conceive

well far in your pregnancy fo u haver to be

2007-11-07 06:00:18 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

Im kind of scared to go look for my parents because Im scared of the reason that I was put up for adoption what should I do should I still go and look for them and how should I take it if I go so I wont be ignorant to them and do you think I should wait until I get a little older because Im only 18 but I known my whole life that I was adopted

2007-11-07 06:00:12 · 43 answers · asked by rae 1 in Adoption

My EX and I had a daughter. She wasn't planned at all, but for the last four years (and yes she is 4) she has been the joy of our lives. I know eventually she is going to ask all the normal questions about babies, where they come from, why her mother and I are no longer together, etc... Her mother and I have decided if and when she asks about it to tell her that even though she was unplanned, she has never been unwanted.

Just curious what you think about what or how to tell her.

And it is only something we will do if she asks about it.

2007-11-07 06:00:08 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I am 24 years old, and I work doing therapy with adolescents. Because of my background, I decided to check out what kind of advice these teens were getting. I can't believe some of the things these people are saying to them! I am outraged. If you have nothing productive to say to these teens who feel like they are going through terrible difficulties, then just don't post. No one deserves these snide put downs, especially those struggling through such a difficult time in their lives. And for those of you who have productive things to say, I'm saying thank you, on behalf of those you've assisted.

2007-11-07 05:58:11 · 11 answers · asked by christina 4 in Adolescent

Its very annoying they make me feel like im not as pregnant as someone who is showing more than me. this is my second child and with my first child I carried small as well i thought it would be different since I am having a girl now and my first child is a boy but I am carrying the same, is something wrong with me or the baby!
The doctor said I am going to have another 7 pounder and thats the same weight my son was when he was born! help!

2007-11-07 05:56:54 · 14 answers · asked by PrettyPrincessLiz 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Also: is it the parent that notices that something is wrong or perhaps the teacher? Does the parent need to get a referral if they want to make an appointment with a medical professional to test their child for ADHD?

2007-11-07 05:49:13 · 7 answers · asked by rhapsody11 2 in Grade-Schooler

Why does it seem like these days parents either can't raise their kids or don't want to raise their kids?

For instance, a kid gets angry easily so the parents take him to a therapist. Or a child wakes up in the middle of the night and won't go back to sleep so the parents take her to a sleep clinic.

Is it that todays parents aren't smart enough to deal with their kids? Or is it that they are too lazy?

My point is, a couple decades ago if a kid had problems the parents dealt with it WITHOUT the help of special doctors or therapists and the kids turned out fine. Why is it that these days parents are not able to deal with things themselves?

2007-11-07 05:48:04 · 14 answers · asked by adrian♥ 6 in Parenting

I have seen sooo many ads for at home work... has anyone tried any that weren't scams? Im looking for a job for the holidays but would rather work from home to stay home with my 9 month old... if not i will be getting a overnight job anyone have any good suggestions? I live in houston TX and the only things i can think of are bars, walgreens, and hotels.

thanks for your help

2007-11-07 05:45:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-11-07 05:40:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

i was thinking on trying a water birth this time around but im scared the baby will drown, am i being silly? doesn't the baby gasp for air when it comes out?

2007-11-07 05:37:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over two years. A long time ago, before I got married, my (supposedly) best friend told me that I was "not allowed" to have kids before she did, since I was getting married before her. I just brushed it off and ignored the remark at the time. However, she has since gotten married and is now pregnant. She knows that we have been trying for a long time without success, and now that she is pregnant she is constantly calling me to give me updates on her pregnancy, her symptoms, etc. She also is making constant remarks about how my life must really suck because I'm not pregnant and how things are going so well for her because she is pregnant. I can't believe that she is doing this on purpose to hurt me, but it certainly seems that way! How can I deal with this?

2007-11-07 05:33:19 · 23 answers · asked by CharChar 5 in Trying to Conceive

2007-11-07 05:25:41 · 28 answers · asked by Eugenia S 1 in Pregnancy

Not weird but not too simple. 2 Baby girls and 1 boy. 1st names are Kaytlin, Carmin, and Benjamin.

2007-11-07 05:22:36 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Not only how it feels physically but I'd like to know how you felt. How did the whole process feel for you? Was it even one of your best (or worst!) days?

2007-11-07 05:12:06 · 11 answers · asked by Karl 2 in Pregnancy

I want to get my daughter something similar to this:

http://www.hearthsong.com/hearthsong/product.do?section_id=0&bc=1005&pgc=335&cmvalue=HS|0|Normal%20Search%20Result|P1

The problem is that I want it to be more animal themed than sea/fairy/princess. I have been searching the internet like crazy to no avail. Does anyone know a good online store that might have something similar?

2007-11-07 05:05:53 · 15 answers · asked by Colonel Obvious AM 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

I have a soon to be 4 year old and he saw a toy gun at the toy store. He liked it and asked me to buy it for him. At first I was skeptical about the whole gun issue but then I realized as long as he knows the difference between real and make believe, why not? I got it for him and it shoots darts so he and my younger brother pretend and play w/ it. I was surprise one time when we went to a friends house whose husband is a cop. The officer had laid out his belt in the kitchen table and my son saw the gun. He said we can't play w/ that one mami that one is real. To me he undestands the difference. What's your take on this?

2007-11-07 05:05:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-11-07 04:48:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Ok.. I'm not sure what to do.. My friend Madelyn likes this guy, whose my friend. There was this big mix up about how they kissed, and he told me they didn't. But he also told me that they both like each other. And that he likes her a lot. The problem is there both my friends... and their not going out. and my friends madelyn tends to change her crushes quickly.. but me on the other hand I'll like him for the next 2 years... I've never felt this way.. I'm 15. He doesn't know I like him.. My other best friend says he looks like he likes me. I dont know. I just dont know if I should risk it and tell him... Or just forget about it. I like him a lot.

2007-11-07 04:44:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

i just got back from rome ani found out as soon as i got on msn that my friend is 2 months pregnant...

Her parents dont kno bout the bf ad the baby
she dont' want the baby cos she wants a career
also heres a major problem, her bfs gonna split up with her but remains friends with her if she has the abortion...if she have the baby he'll split up wiht her nyway but won't see him ever again...and she still loves him. she wants to get rid of the baby and stay with him as well as a relationship.

also answer her question plase...for a boys point of view why would he want to split up wiht ehr ater this
she says hes not selfish, hes nice, kind and quite shy

and tats it for now...sorry for it bein so long.

2007-11-07 04:44:00 · 19 answers · asked by :) 2 in Pregnancy

I would like to get my Dr. a Thank you Gift! Something like a Edible Arrangement, but his Jewish and I'm not good with all that Kosher stuff. How about a bottle of wine? What is the right gift....

2007-11-07 04:42:22 · 7 answers · asked by ladybug 3 in Newborn & Baby

2007-11-07 04:38:11 · 36 answers · asked by Baby0219 2 in Baby Names

i was wondering my cousin is watching my 2y/o daughter on saturday (pretty much all day) and is $20.00 a fair amount to give her?

2007-11-07 04:37:39 · 24 answers · asked by brittevans13 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm currently testing for my ovulation day and have been for a few days now. When I first started testing there was 1 dark line and the other line was a faint. Today I tested and there was only one dark line. I know that if one line is dark and one is faint that I need to wait until both lines are dark for a good surge. I have a 29 to 30 day cycle but I ovulate "sometimes" very early and I'm thinking just maybe I already ovulated because now there's only one dark line. Today is day 11 of my cycle. Do the opk's sometime do that?

2007-11-07 04:37:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

First time mom here..never been pregnant so this whole experience is like walking around in the dark...I am 17w2d pregnant and my pregnancy has been "normal" (not that there is a such thing)...I haven't had any bleeding at all, no painful cramping, nothing...all our visits have been great and the baby's heartbeat at the last visit was strong (About 155) and our next appt is 11/14 (we'll hopefully find out if it is a boy or girl)...the closer it gets to next wednesday the more worried I get...How can I calm down? Any suggestions?

2007-11-07 04:26:43 · 5 answers · asked by Notagain 6 in Pregnancy

My husband and I are ttc(trying to conceive), so I have been monitoring my cm(cerival mucus). I noticed yesterday that I had the eggwhite, stretchy cm so we did the baby dance(intercourse) lastnight. This morning I noticed that I had a lot of cm when I went to the bathroom. It was VERY stretchy. It was actually dangling from my va-jay jay all the way to the water in the toilet. Does this mean that today is the day that I am ovulating???
I know this stuff is very graphic, but I really need serious answers. And in order for me to get serious answers, I have to be VERY graphic in my details of this questions.
Thankyou in advance for all the answers I get and good luck and lots of baby dust to those who are ttc and Congrats to those who are already preggers!!!

2007-11-07 04:26:02 · 12 answers · asked by meljollndsy 2 in Trying to Conceive