Pregnancy & Parenting - 10 November 2007

I've seen this question alot but what do you think of babies getting their ears pierced? With my 4 teens (boys and girls) they got their's pierced at 1 but i'm planning on getting my month old babies (2 boys 2 girls) ears done as soon as they're old enough. The youngest I've heard of is 3 months but if they can get it done younger, let me know.

2007-11-10 10:39:17 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I know everyone is going to say 'ask your doctor', but it is a saturday night and I don't want to bother my doctor for a simple question like that. I have to work all night and my throat hurts and my sinuses are stuffy so I was wondering if anyone has taken zinc while pregnant or was told it was o.k. by their doctor? Thanks!

2007-11-10 10:38:48 · 3 answers · asked by jujube 4 in Pregnancy

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2007-11-10 10:34:10 · 11 answers · asked by step 2 in Newborn & Baby

Ok. I was at the movie store today and squatted down to check out a movie on the bottom rack. Mind you, I'm only 25 weeks, but I stood up and my pants became very wet. Less than 5 minutes later, I'm having interesting pressure that I haven't experienced before. It finally stops after about 5 minutes... the baby is still kicking like there is nothing wrong. Did I just happen to have a very heavy discharge brought on by my movements and begin having braxton hicks. I don't think it was enough water to be like water breaking. Also, how do you time your contractions. I guess i might want to be aware of that just on the of chance I do go into pre-term labor.

For all you going to say that I should go to the emergency room, well, if they become more regular, then I'll go. I'm less than 4 blocks away. But i'm not freaking out, just asking.

2007-11-10 10:33:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Well, aside from the fact that I am the "enemy" now, she comes home and runs straight into her room and locks the door. She does this every single day. She had a sleep over with her friends and I offered to play a board game with her and her friends (huge mistake! and since when are board games not fun?). How can I connect with her?

2007-11-10 10:27:12 · 57 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I'm 36yrs old, I've never been broody & actually, as time goes by I feel less like having a child.
I live with my partner of 6yrs in rented accommodation.
I have a good job as a lecturer on good pay but I have debts of £30k which will take me at least 5yrs to pay off (enjoyed 8yrs of being a student which I don't regret for one minute!)
My partner is freelance and struggles.
We can't afford to buy a house in the current UK property market climate.
I love kids, don't get me wrong - my baby sis has a 5yr old girl who I adore & her 2nd is due very soon which is exciting. My middle sis is trying to get pregnant.
I would rather get married than have a baby, but my other half kind of swings the other way & is against marriage.
We do discuss things & are very close but these issues have never seemed important until now.
I feel more like 26 than 36 & love travelling, visiting friends at the drop of a hat & partying!
I'm slightly worried that I will regret missing out.. but seriously, will I?!!

2007-11-10 10:26:25 · 18 answers · asked by naomi a 2 in Parenting

GIRL:(first and middle)
Rachel Elizabethe
Caroline Elise


BOY:( first and middle names, the middle names are foreign and czech after their great grandparents...so they are a little diffrent)
Charlie Bohemuil
Wyatt Woodroe

2007-11-10 10:24:42 · 35 answers · asked by french fry 2 in Baby Names

So I will be a week over on monday and will hopefully get induced. So what should I expect? I already know that I have to call L&D at 5:30a to see if they can fit me in, but what should I expect. thanks

2007-11-10 10:23:33 · 4 answers · asked by be calm 3 in Pregnancy

Is it an indication that she has a speech problem or something? Does she need speech therapy?

2007-11-10 10:22:50 · 9 answers · asked by Blossoms 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

what is the most you can be dilated with out actually being in active labor?

2007-11-10 10:19:20 · 5 answers · asked by Lauren T 1 in Pregnancy

I made a mistake in having unprotected sex with my (now) ex-boyfriend. I'm unsure if I'm pregnant...the sex has mainly occured in like, the last two months, but I had my period in September/beginning of Oct. I was due to get it again on the first of November. I am very regular and always start on either the 31, 1, or 2. I'm now a week late, but I've been having "symptoms" for about two weeks. I'm EXTREMELY tired, constipated, and have been having unsual cramps the last few days. I'm also dizzy easily and food doesn't sound good. I feel fine, otherwise, not like I have the flu or anything. Normally before my period my breasts become tender, I get really moody, and I can "feel" it coming. So far, I haven't had the usual symptoms. i've had my period for six years and I know the signs, and these aren't it.

2007-11-10 10:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

ok this is my second pregnancy and im 37weeks along. i feel so miserable! yes i know i know its normal and i should hang in there (like i have a choice) but my first pregnancy (my daughter is almost 15 months) was a BREEZE compared to this. i didnt have Braxton hicks (well i didnt feel them i should say) which are becoming very uncomfortable and annoying, i didnt have all this horrible pressure down there and sometimes not only is it painful to work its just about impossible, and i didnt feel this exhausted!!!
i know all this is normal, but for me its like im pregnant for the first time cuz i didnt expect all this.my first it was like i wasnt even pregnant! i know all pregnancies are different, you dont have to tell me that, but my in-laws keep telling me its because my pregnancies were so close together and its harder on my body and thats why im having such a hard time this time around. is that really true,? or is it just simply because its a different pregnancy?

2007-11-10 10:13:00 · 6 answers · asked by LuckyMama06 4 in Pregnancy

2007-11-10 10:02:11 · 8 answers · asked by dario bernard 1 in Pregnancy

I am 16 weeks pregnant & I have horrible back pains.
I have used the heating pad on a low setting for about 20 minutes at a time.It was just recently brought to my attention that it may not be safe.If it isnt safe,what are your suggestions to ease my lower back pain safely?

2007-11-10 10:01:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

When I was 13 yrs old(Currently 14) my mother died from the Sickle Cell Disease and I really never knew who my father was so now my adopted mother is doing everything to try and make me feel comfortable but I still feel sad,I fell alone like there is no place in the world for me is there any way to get over this felling

2007-11-10 10:00:07 · 14 answers · asked by BSL Fighter 3 in Parenting

i just got my BFP yesterday, and i have been, in my lower abdomin and to the right, getting sharp pains that last about a second each time. i am having no symptoms really other than being a bit hungrier. is this a sign of an ectopic pregnancy?? anyone with similar occurence

2007-11-10 09:57:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

my bmom gave me my fathers name and possible city but that is all the info I have. not sure where to go from here. any ideas?

2007-11-10 09:51:20 · 9 answers · asked by medge97 2 in Adoption

I was reading the question about the 12 year old boy whose mom was forcing him to be circumsized and I wondered if my mother could "force" me to have an abortion. I am NOT pregnant but I am sexually active and my mother knows. I use protection everytime. (I know everyone is going to go on about how it isnt 100% effective, I know that, but thanks for the concern anyway). When she found out that I was sexually active, she said that if I was ever pregnant that I wouldnt have a choice, I would definitely get an abortion whether I wanted it or not. I am sure some other people have asked this before but I was wondering, would I actually have a choice in the matter? (I am 16 btw)

2007-11-10 09:43:57 · 32 answers · asked by Mos Am. 5 in Adolescent

2007-11-10 09:42:50 · 5 answers · asked by dhivya r 2 in Pregnancy

He's been crawling since he was 5 months, and is quite good at walking when assisted by us or furniture, even on handed.

He's also been standing himself up unaided and unsupported, and remains that way for a while.

Recently he's taken to crawling with his butt up in the air, using the bottoms of his feet instead of his knees.

Isnt this usually how it goes before they all of a sudden take off walking?

I know each kid is on their own time table... but he gets so frustriated from crawling, and I have 6 more pounds to lose.. so its a win/win situation for walking ;)

2007-11-10 09:41:49 · 6 answers · asked by amosunknown 7 in Newborn & Baby

I made my babies food in a large pot and froze it in containers, i only made it with ALOT of veggies! Now my mum is telling me that i should add a meat to keep her full because she is crawling and will burn the veggies off quickly! So my question is what do you make for your baby? And what meat do you give them?

2007-11-10 09:41:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Just curious & bored.. wanna laugh.. ♥

2007-11-10 09:36:40 · 6 answers · asked by -->TeXas<-- 3 in Adolescent

I was always rather unhappy with my first name and have always wanted to change it, now that i am going to do so i've hit a crossroad and i'm stuck with which name to choose. My Surname is 'Rifaat' - Pronounced 'Re-fat' or some people pronounce it as 'Rif-at' but which of the 2 names Ryan & Raphael do you think suit.. Please state answer and reason

P.S. I didn't know what category this question should be under and this category was advised

2007-11-10 09:34:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I love the name Spencer on a girl. What do you think about it and also do you have any middle name suggestions?
Here are the names I have already-
Amelia Joy
Bella Nicole
Bridget Skyler
Kassandra Eve
Keely London.

2007-11-10 09:29:38 · 22 answers · asked by Rachel 4 in Baby Names

i was wondering cause my sister is going out with this female and she say that the female is her baby daddy...

2007-11-10 09:27:48 · 15 answers · asked by hardhitter305 1 in Pregnancy

Some are boys names and girls names.

Layah (like princess leia from star wars)
Lacie
Caralyn (Its pronounced Cara-lynn. I realize I spelt it different)
Callie
Madelyn (pronounced Mad-a-lynn)
Mackenzie
Jacob or Jake
Joel
Cody
Connor

2007-11-10 09:25:58 · 30 answers · asked by Addie! 3 in Baby Names

Im naming my girl Esia. Do you like it.

READ BEFORE ANSWERING;
Its pronounced eh-see-ah,the strongest part of the name is the SEE in the middle not & I repeat not the E at the beginning so dumbo's stop saying it sounds like easy.Also it's not remotely trashy..names like Candybell or Ferrari are!Its not a variation of Asia..I made this name up, all names were! Im not using the horrible current trend of taking original names & being Kreeaytyff with their spelling.If you still dont like the name give a good side to your argument or why answer?

Thank you for any honest input, I appreciate your answer :)

2007-11-10 09:25:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

If your first pregnancy ended in a miscarrige,
is it normal to not care too much for kids after something like that?

2007-11-10 09:23:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am stuck. I have lots of first name choices, but can't think of which middle name would fit each name.
My first name choices are:
Ava
Faith
Payten
Kolby
Gabrielle
Leah
Riley

2007-11-10 09:19:04 · 20 answers · asked by abcdefghijk 1 in Baby Names

2007-11-10 09:17:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting