Pregnancy & Parenting - 13 November 2007

I'll be in the middle of something and my son wants to tell me something that goes on forever. I know he just wants my attention, but it's like he staging a little kid fillabuster and won't yield the floor. Does your child do this too?

2007-11-13 05:57:14 · 7 answers · asked by seadog 5 in Grade-Schooler

I am 17 years old in school and works part time, my son is 8 months old and currently lives with me at my mother's house. The father is 24 and lives in another state 8 hours away, he has a history of drug use and had just recently got out of jail right after my son was born for endangerment to a minor or child, (something like that). He wants to be in his son's life and i had told him he could come see his son ANYTIME he wants, but he claims i'm keeping him from his son because i won't let him come take my son out of state to be with him for a week. What I really want to know is: If i bring him to court for sole custody of my child with vistitation rights do u think i will get it OR is there a chance that he could get joint custody?
Any advise or personal experiences with child custody battles?

2007-11-13 05:56:34 · 16 answers · asked by bimboicy 2 in Parenting

Do you any really nice names?
Including Spanish and Italian or African american names, or just nice names in general.

Please no Isabella, Natalie, Natasha,Denise,Gabriel

I'm just asking, I'm not pregnant.

2007-11-13 05:55:37 · 41 answers · asked by ree 3 in Baby Names

Hi my son is 16 months old and is just getting his first tooth at the bottom its just cut through but it looks like its growing sideways and not straight

Why is this happening is it normal?

2007-11-13 05:55:20 · 4 answers · asked by Msnstar 1 in Newborn & Baby

Okay, sorry for the gross question. My soon-to-be 4 year old son (who isn't potty trained, but that's another issue) has started playing with his poop. Last night, he stood up after sitting on our rocking chair and stuck his hands down the back of his pants and started playing. When I got a hold of him, he had poop all over his hands (and his pants, and the chair). Even though he got punished for it, he thought it was funny. Why is he doing this? Is it normal (I have a hard time believing it is)? What do I do about it?
Thanks.

2007-11-13 05:54:27 · 11 answers · asked by Starfall 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

I was very tired during my first trimester but felt more energized during most of my second trimester. I'm starting my third trimester in a couple days and I'm feeling very tired again! It's probably because I sleep worse than ever -- no position is comfortable anymore and I have to get up several times a night to pee! Any other moms experiencing third trimester fatigue?

2007-11-13 05:53:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-11-13 05:53:02 · 14 answers · asked by bebeazul_84 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

To make my 16 month old duaghter laugh? Even when I'm working, I am usually thinking about that little out of controll chuckle. I am not a mooshy type guy but her laugh fills me up with so much warmth.

2007-11-13 05:50:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-11-13 05:49:15 · 26 answers · asked by Sweet Southerngirl 1 in Baby Names

I have noticed that many babies, on occasion, are bowlegged when they first are learning to walk. Is this to be expected and how soon does this issue correct itself? What should a caregiver do if the problem isn't corrected, say, after the first year of walking?

Just wondering because I have always noticed this and never knew where to begin a search to find an answer.

2007-11-13 05:47:43 · 18 answers · asked by burrell_cn 2 in Newborn & Baby

Hi mommies! My 14 month old used to have the best appetite! I nursed her for 12 months, and afterwards, she ate 6-8 jars of baby food/day plus 3 cups of soy milk- and still was only 15% for her weight. She is a tiny thing! In the past week or so, I am lucky if I get 3-4 jars of food in her. She seems to just want to snack, and doesn't drink all of her milk either. She is still not sure about lots of foods to feed herself, so maybe she is trying to tell me no more baby food? But when I offer things like chicken and other finger foods, she won't do them either. Any suggestions? I don't think she is sick, just a new phase? Thanks!

2007-11-13 05:47:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

to move in with him? I'm only a junior in high school and I'm thinking about homeschooling. Are there any free homeschooling programs?

2007-11-13 05:46:17 · 25 answers · asked by Kanesha J 5 in Adolescent

Just want to see which is most popular on this site!

2007-11-13 05:45:13 · 80 answers · asked by Coley 4 in Baby Names

My son's birthday is December 7th. I'm thinking of having a small get together with about 6-10 kids. I was thinking of having it at my house. It's child proof and I have a lot of toys. I don't have much money and I was wondering what types of activities and gift bags I could give out. Please help. I'm trying to come up with ideas before I send out the invitations. I don't want to do Mc D's because of the ball pits, I've heard many a nasty things about them. I don't trust them. He is really into superman and I was gonna make the cake a superman cupcake cake but I need ideas to keep the kids entertained.

2007-11-13 05:45:07 · 7 answers · asked by Amanda M 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I know this is strange, but I remember soon after giving birth, that I thought I felt my baby move. It may just have been my mind or my muscles. But I had to remind myself that I already had my baby. Did anyone experience this?

2007-11-13 05:43:24 · 17 answers · asked by islandgirl God and family 5 in Newborn & Baby

I want to buy our new pram/pushchair so it is ready for us when our baby is born. Thats me being sensible and forward planning. My wife says I cant because its BAD LUCK to have it in our house before the birth.
Has anyone out there ever heard this superstition and do they believe it?

2007-11-13 05:43:03 · 27 answers · asked by always right 4 in Newborn & Baby

2007-11-13 05:42:38 · 23 answers · asked by Working Mum 4 in Pregnancy

okay, i think i understand it now. so when you lose your mucus plug does that mean you are starting to dialate and thats why it falls out? because if thats not what it means then i dont understand it .. lol

2007-11-13 05:42:06 · 5 answers · asked by sHOTTiExxHOTTiE 4 in Pregnancy

2007-11-13 05:41:54 · 16 answers · asked by Sue-Sue 1 in Adoption

I just had a baby 10 weeks ago, he was planned. My hubby and I were using Condoms for birth control. I have just not gotten around to getting the depo shot (im not breast feeding) Well I have heard that you are more fertile right after having a baby, Last night the condom broke but he didnt finish.

Iknow you can get pg from pre-***. thats not my question, my question is has anyone else had anything like this happen and ended up pregnant? wondering how common it is?
Thanks!

2007-11-13 05:41:45 · 10 answers · asked by Katy 4 in Pregnancy

Had my ultrasound today and the tech said that she thought it was a girl because she could not see anything like a boy, but it could be hidden by the legs. How many people had this happen and what did you end up having? I have a real tight budget and I do not know if we should start putting away girl clothes. I already have boy clothes from my son.

2007-11-13 05:39:41 · 14 answers · asked by me 2 in Pregnancy

i am currently 4 months pregnant and really want to know how to lose weight quickly after pregnancy.i am 15 years old and wanted to know if age also plays a role in how quickly you lose weight?thankyou

2007-11-13 05:39:22 · 49 answers · asked by TayTay 1 in Pregnancy

do routine blood tests at the hospital automatically check a woman's Hcg level for pregnancy? or do you have to request a special blood pregnancy test if you want to find out if you are pregnant or not?

2007-11-13 05:39:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

What sounds Pretty with Last name of Lajoie ?
Give Me Long Lists ! T.Y.

2007-11-13 05:38:51 · 16 answers · asked by Always Curious 5 in Baby Names

My husband and i have already had one child but He had health issues and we didn't have a baby shower becouse we didn't know if he was going to make it. We want anothere child so were trying. I want a baby shower with this one becouse i missed out on the othere baby. I can't use the same things for this one b/c my son had special needs. (instead of a regular car seat he had a car bed-it lays flat) My son passed away in july and i would just like to do the baby things that i missed with my first. What is your opinion. Is it selfish or is it okay. Please tell me what you think and the underlined rules...lol they are unknown to me..God Bless and best wishes

2007-11-13 05:38:28 · 25 answers · asked by MeLisa 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Rank in order (best to worst) which ones you love most; feel free to list comments for each. We will pick 2 for our daughter.

Alexandra
Eleanor
Elizabeth
Isabelle
Katherine
Victoria

2007-11-13 05:36:01 · 36 answers · asked by laura 1 in Baby Names

im concerned the the smoke smell is harming my son. is this true or am i just overreacting?

2007-11-13 05:35:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Is there such a thing as a mom (or dad or grand parent) loving her/his children tooo much?

2007-11-13 05:35:20 · 10 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Parenting

How many people got this luck. I have heard that so many people get pregnant after they stop trying. I was just wondering how true this is. Any out there that this has happened to??

2007-11-13 05:33:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

Here's the situation, The first week of school the teacher sent a note home that said my son was not on task that day. It's the first couple days of school so it was sort of understandable. The following week a couple of notes came home that said not on task with the other students or incomplete work. Every week he comes home with at least one note about being on task and not doing all of his classwork. But never any behavior issues.
I took him to the doctor and the teacher & I completed the required forms.
I hear several of the parents complaining about her. She's new to our district and taught highschool for the last 20-some years. I spoke with her and she thinks he has ADHD. (but she's not a doctor)
I also talked to his previous kindergarten teacher, she said she never had any problems with him.
I will be meeting with the teacher and principal next wk.
How can I determine weather my 1st grader really has a problem or the teachers doesn't like him?

2007-11-13 05:32:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler