Pregnancy & Parenting - 9 November 2007

weve been told to not always pick him up when he cries for fear of having him cry always to be held....but we feel bad not attending to him ...what are the theoies (ferberizing???) and what works for everyone out there

2007-11-09 18:23:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Hi all,

Could my milk supply be slowing down? My baby just turned 5 weeks old. I have been feeding on demand and feeding times have been somewhat erratic - sometimes as little as two hours between, sometimes as much as five hours between.
I had a 'fast letdown' and was pumping about an ounce of milk off before starting to feed her to avoid 'flooding' her. Also, last weekend I started pumping for a bottle. My husband now gives her a bottle once a day.
I've noticed my breasts feel less full in the past couple days and I can't get as much when I pump. I'm worried I've messed up my supply by not feeding at exact times and/or by pumping and skipping that feeding each day when she eats off the bottle instead?

2007-11-09 18:22:07 · 4 answers · asked by ldhart 1 in Newborn & Baby

My son has all kinds of explaination and reasons for making mistakes.

2007-11-09 18:18:30 · 14 answers · asked by Nica 2 in Parenting

So my BF and i were dry humping, and he had on his boxers and jeans and i was naked. At the end, we noticed that his fly was open on his jeans, but his penis wasnt out. I am worried that this could get me pregnant...I never felt it go in becasue i am pretty sure it was still through the jeans and boxers, and he said he just felt his jeans and boxers..but i am still worried...could i get pregnant?

2007-11-09 18:18:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Names:

Frodo
Samwise
Boromir
Gimli
Aragorn
Elrond

So far, my favorite name is Saruman. My wife is due soon, so we're creating as many names as possible and selecting the best one. We agreed on a name from the LOTR universe.

2007-11-09 18:13:41 · 30 answers · asked by John Sidney McCain III 3 in Baby Names

He is about to turn 1 at the end of the month. We been teaching him to roll a ball back and forth then he started throwing it. So we stopped playing that game last month. Since then he has still been throwing things. I raised my voice a little saying "bad bad baby!" even gave him a little spank (not that hard) and he screamed his head off or he would give me the most heart wrenching quivering lip with the little sad face. Now when I walk away to go to the bathroom he throws himself on the floor with his face down crying. Even if I just start to walk away!

What do I do ?!!?!? Im a stay at home mom. We don't go out often. I'd like him to be nicer to people too. He cries if someone stares and says he is cute....

2007-11-09 18:12:45 · 15 answers · asked by What Up! 4 in Newborn & Baby

My son will be 2 on the 23rd and has just learned yesterday to climb out of his crib. With the dresser about a foot away, he has learned to climb from the crib to the dresser. I have moved his crib for safety concerns, but the climbing has continued.

So I am wondering what type of bed to get him. I would like to use his crib mattress since he has started potty training. Plus he is a MOVER at night. I have looked into the rails to put on the bed, but I am afraid he will slip out of the open part.

I would like anyone who has converted to a toddler bed to reply with what they purchased and how it worked for them. Money is an issue and I do believe paying more than $150 for a bed he will out grow in a couple of years isn't worth it. His room is on the small side so it will have to go up against a wall with a closet door. Thr crib fits there with a small 3 shelf bookcase from target (the white cublicle ones on the website).

Any help would be great. Thank you.

2007-11-09 18:11:58 · 3 answers · asked by Raven98 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I am a first year Girl scout leader..My daughter wanted to join and there wasnt any leader in my area so i vollunteered.These are Junior GS...These girls just seem to want to argue with each other and talk constantly..I cant seem to find a way to get them to sit and listen..I am about at my wits end after 4 weeks and about to give up but I really want to try to give this a fair shot. Any ideas please???

2007-11-09 18:05:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

Doesn't forcing them to apologize when they don't mean it send the message to the child that it's O.K. to lie as long as the lie makes someone else feel good rather than to encouraging them to be honest?

2007-11-09 17:58:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Or what would be normal to see at 4 weeks 4 days gestational age?

2007-11-09 17:57:55 · 14 answers · asked by Jader G 1 in Pregnancy

ok. my name is kenneth. im a she (dont ask why). my husband's name is marlon. my son's name is mhyco kyler. take note of the initials m.k. (that comes from my husband's initial and mine). can u suggest pls a nice name of the same initials? im expecting a baby boy again... thanks

2007-11-09 17:57:50 · 19 answers · asked by justsexy 3 in Baby Names

Was there any difference in health or anything at all?

2007-11-09 17:52:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I was reading an answer on the question about how much you spend on formula a month and someone put that there baby is allergic to breast milk. Is that even possible?

2007-11-09 17:28:36 · 10 answers · asked by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 in Newborn & Baby

Looking for a girl's name where "Ella" is the nickname. Isabella, Arabella and Gabriella are out of the question for us. So far I can think of Eleanor. Anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks!
*20 wks pregnant

2007-11-09 17:15:23 · 32 answers · asked by Mama Z 3 in Baby Names

What are some fundraising ideas that do not involve door to door sales or bothering the family with order forms. examples like, popcorn day for the kids, or white elephant bingo, or gift basket auctions. thanks alot for any input

2007-11-09 17:11:40 · 25 answers · asked by LELA 2 in Grade-Schooler

I did and i very scared.

2007-11-09 17:03:22 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

my baby is two months old and got his shots today my doctor said tylenol was ok but didn't give me a dosage. he's running a fever and its to late to call my doctor can anybody help??

2007-11-09 17:01:43 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

what do u think of this rule
student must stay at least 1 foot a way from the opposite gender
But i hug boys all the time
any advise 4 me to stop huggingthem
and 4 them to stop hugging me

2007-11-09 16:59:22 · 9 answers · asked by Brianna 1 in Grade-Schooler

He'll eat most fruit, bread things like pizza crust, waffles, crackers, dry cereals and yogurt. No meat or veggies, what should i do about it? i try everyday to give him something like that and he refuses it each time. any ideas?

2007-11-09 16:57:04 · 9 answers · asked by camryangel33 2 in Newborn & Baby

2007-11-09 16:54:39 · 10 answers · asked by Love_Angel 1 in Newborn & Baby

my sister says she preganant, how can i tell?

2007-11-09 16:38:15 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My idea is schools that is open 7 days a week and parents can deside what days the children will go to school based on their work schedule? This would help parents that have jobs that make them work the weekends. It would also cut down on overcrowding. I think it would be better than the solution to keep building more schools. It would also cut down on welfare because people would have less an excuse not to work. Also how about a school where parents can deside on night or day classes if they work evenings. Like instead of the usual 8-3 pm how about 4-10 pm? Both of these would lower the cost of daycare. How about longer school days with three days off?

2007-11-09 16:36:05 · 9 answers · asked by momof2crazykids 2 in Parenting

iam in college and i think my parents would hate me. i just moved out a month ago what will they say?

2007-11-09 16:29:43 · 24 answers · asked by pretty_mama88 2 in Pregnancy

Just found out we are preggy :) WooooHooo! And so... the naming game begins. I just posted a question telling you a few of our favorite names. Now I want to know yours. Both for a boy and a girl. Thanks to everyone!

2007-11-09 16:28:33 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

what kind of symptoms do we look for in a baby, if he gets worse. what are the long term effects of this problem. I just assumed he was colicy, because he is sooo fussy, could it be pain from the kidney instead?

2007-11-09 16:26:24 · 7 answers · asked by greg m 1 in Newborn & Baby

If someone invites you to an adoption party to celebrate their finalized adoption for a child that's 2..... Do you take a gift for the baby or for the family? What kind of gift? I know a gift isn't required or is it?

2007-11-09 16:24:47 · 12 answers · asked by 212 Degree 4 in Adoption

i have the flu (i think) and a 100.00 fever i took tylenol(no effect) plz do not be rude

2007-11-09 16:22:36 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

My neighbor/friend is a single mother of 3 doing her best and 2 of her kids are twin 8 year old boy and girl. They are average size for 8 year olds, I guess. Actually maybe a little more on the skinny side. Average height. Their birthday is a day before Christmas and with Christmas and School I would like to buy them some clothes. I dont want to ask their mom because she is the kind who says NO dont do that, you shouldnt have and so on. So I figured I would just try to do this myself. I am 25 and I dont have any kids so I have no idea how sizes run for kids. Thanks for your time!

-Shannon

2007-11-09 16:20:54 · 5 answers · asked by Shannon Z 2 in Grade-Schooler

I'm just curious. I lost my mucus plug a few days ago, and my doctors are planning on inducing me in a few days if my labour hasnt started....today at the hospital the nurse told me and my husband to try having sex to start labour, but I thought that was bad to do after losing your mucus plug??? Anyone know the answer, because we're willing to try anything but I dont want to if its going to hurt baby?

2007-11-09 16:20:23 · 8 answers · asked by krisindeed 3 in Pregnancy

2007-11-09 16:17:54 · 3 answers · asked by Superfly sister 5 in Newborn & Baby