Pregnancy & Parenting - 14 November 2007

Hi I'm 15 i have been baby sitting for about a year now just for my friends but i just got offered a job as a full time nanny. I was wondering if i need a blue card? and can a get one? or am i to young?

2007-11-14 17:08:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

i was breast feeding and giving bottle but i started breast feeding less and less, with in two weeks my milk is almost gone, what can i do to bring it back , as i want to nurse at least 6 weeks?

2007-11-14 16:54:34 · 9 answers · asked by anom 1 in Newborn & Baby

2007-11-14 16:49:02 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

We adopted siblings, one at birth and the other was 4 yrs old. This was approx 5 years ago. Out of the blue, with no contact in 5 years, the biological mother called tonight and threatened that she was going to take us back to court becaus those are HER children..yes the ones that she signed her rights away to. Does she have any legal standings? And I am concerned about her mentality..the safety of my children. I have already contacted the school, and family memebers and neighbors to keep a watch out of suspicious activity in our neighborhood..should I contact the police as well? Get a restraining order?? I am currently out of town on business while this is all going on at my home, and I am at my witts end..

2007-11-14 16:37:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I just got home from delivering my son today, and his skin is very dry and patchy. The hospital didn't say to use anything, is it best to leave it be for a while, or should I be using something on his skin?
Also, they showed me briefly how to clean his ambilical cord but they didnt do a very thourough job explaining so I'm just curious what if anything I use with the qtip?
AND also, I'm breastfeeding, and the nurses showed me how to breastfeed, and I've been doing it the same way so I know he's latching on right and all that, but why are my nipples so sore? they feel like he's going to suck them right off! How do I fix the pain? And will it go away with time? Sorry for the questions...it's my first night home with the lil guy, and he's my first so I'm all worried! :)

2007-11-14 16:33:08 · 11 answers · asked by krisindeed 3 in Newborn & Baby

Only answer if you have Rh-negative blood and also how many other people you know who have Rh-negative blood. I'm trying to find out just how prevalent this is.

2007-11-14 16:10:09 · 11 answers · asked by geminiwalker 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I have a friend that has a 17 month old little boy. Well he only has 4 teeth, & only says mama, & dada..doesnt even baby talk! I've said something to her about it, but she blows it off...I'm not sure that it's normal! Maybe it's just me though! I would love to know what you guys think! THANKS!!

2007-11-14 16:05:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Anyone got any ideas on a team/activity/group/something for a 6 year old girl to join? For years we have been rotating activities for her, Gymnastics, Ballet, Dance and Swimming.

She's enjoyed these things, but nothing has really stuck with her, or been good enough for her to ask to continue for more than "because we always do"

She is a very active girl, not a tom-boy, but not a princess. A very "individual" spirit. A leader much more than a follower, almost to a negative, in the controlling sense.

I think that signing up for something that promotes team and group effort over individual accomplishment would do well for her development, as well as something that assists in her understanding of discipline, and rules such as a coach.

The obvious answer here is a sports team, and being in the Toronto area (Durham Region) hockey stands out. However she cannot skate at all. Hockey does interest me, but i am unfamiliar with the associated costs.

Any other ideas? Open to anything at all.

2007-11-14 15:53:41 · 10 answers · asked by thewerd.com 2 in Parenting

My son only says about 4 or 5 words and not very clearly or consistantly. He doesn't seem to have any other signs of autism though, and he understands and non-verbally communicates very well. However, verbally he usually just grunts, screams or babbles. His doctor thinks he should get tested. I'm really worried. Also, I'd like suggestions on how to help him learn to talk, I don't know if I'm doing things right.

2007-11-14 15:51:15 · 18 answers · asked by hellojamie2006 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

He keeps talking to me. His locker is next to mine and he always talks about effects on the enviornment to me. Like what will happen if you drive a normal car, don't use hairspray, etc. His hair is orange orange. Like the color of a crayon. It is so ugly. He wears these orange, black, and white striped shoes and when I asked him why, he said because they match his hair! He also has a giant cell phone and he is always standing by my locker talking to his mom all of the time. He runs really slow and wears ugly jeans and shirts. He might be flirting with me but if I tell him I have a bf, he will probably cry. What can I say to make him hate me?

2007-11-14 15:49:28 · 40 answers · asked by Erica 4 in Adolescent

I have been seeing my girlfriend for 4 months now. She has 2 children. A boy that is 5 and her daughter is 7. The problem is that the 5 yr old does not listen. Everything to him is a game and funny. Especially bed time! Will not go to bed. Runs around playing games, refuses to listen. This is causing a lot of stress between my girlfriend and I and I don't know what to do. I'm at a total loss. He also likes to throw things when he gets upset. What is the answer here? It's very stressful on me and I can't handle this. I'm seriously asking for help here. How do you effectively discipline this child? Thank you in advance!

2007-11-14 15:47:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I don't look down on people who formula feed. It's your kid you should feed him what works best for you. It bother me that other moms think they are better because they breastfeed. I mean sure you're providing better nutrition but some actually take it too far by calling formula feeding mothers bad mothers. Your thoughts?

2007-11-14 15:45:49 · 24 answers · asked by MELISA 3 in Newborn & Baby

2007-11-14 15:38:17 · 6 answers · asked by sheryllmad 1 in Newborn & Baby

I clean them 2 times a day. What should I do, they are not hurting her. And I want to take them out ,but they seem to be so tight? any ideas?

2007-11-14 15:38:14 · 13 answers · asked by new momma 1 in Newborn & Baby

My son is almost 3 months old and I am wanting to start him off on some baby food. He has been on cereal since he was 3 weeks old and does great with it and i don't know when he may be ready for baby food.

2007-11-14 15:31:01 · 25 answers · asked by little bit 2 in Newborn & Baby

No point in trying to talk me out of this name if you don't like it, lol. This is already my daughter's name. My husband and I have always agreed on the name, but when it came to spelling it, it was a different story. He went with my choice of a middle name so I went with the way he wanted to spell it. Which do you prefer, just curious :)
Fallon Noelle
or
Falyn Noelle

2007-11-14 15:27:45 · 30 answers · asked by Christina 3 in Baby Names

Ok my daughter has a project for daycare. she has to find something in the house that starts with the letter "I" And take it to her class room for a show and tell project ,
i don't have any ice trays!iron is too big and heavy , ice cubes get melt!and i can't think of any other thing safe for a 3 yrs old kid . So any ideas?

2007-11-14 15:25:46 · 9 answers · asked by shayan 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I asked earlier about the suction bowls and some people said they do not work well at all. Is their anything else out their that does? If not thanks anyways :D

2007-11-14 15:23:58 · 2 answers · asked by MiMi ♥ 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

We have a 17 month old who used to love playing in the bathtub for an hour or longer sometimes. Now, she screams at the top of her lungs, cries, drools, nose runs for the entire bath (which has now been reduced to under 5 minutes). Nothing traumatic has happened and the water is luke-warm, not to hot, not to cold... we can not figure out what changed!!! She still needs baths! HELP!!!!

2007-11-14 15:22:47 · 7 answers · asked by crazylikealobster 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

a parent who chooses to have abortion?

2007-11-14 15:21:00 · 14 answers · asked by Grace 4 in Pregnancy

2007-11-14 15:17:40 · 5 answers · asked by Kammaira 2 in Trying to Conceive

I'm 1cm dilated. Has my plug gone? I've had a feeling that I'd been losing little chunks over the past few weeks, but I didn't know it was my plug!

So if my OB can reach the babies head via fingertip, is my plug still in place, or not?

2007-11-14 15:15:46 · 5 answers · asked by megan 2 in Pregnancy

I am 7 weeks pregnant now and when I told my boyfriend 2 weeks ago after I found out from my doctor I added I might get an abortion. His INITIAL response was "I will support you in WHATEVER decision you make" but he has fallen back on his words. For the last 2 weeks he keeps nagging me to make an appointment to get an abortion. He says it is the smartest and best decision right now and we could always have kids later. we have been together for 2 years now and i am 24 and he is 25 both old enough and responsible enough to raise a child. He says were too young but I know lots of people my age with kids, and we are not in highscool still after all. I say Id rather try adoption for my unborn child than abortion, but he says then we might as well raise the child. I made an appintment for this saturday and as the day keeps coming nearer I think about it at night and even cry at the thought of what I'm about to do. I thought if I ever got pregnant he would marry me.

2007-11-14 15:14:38 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I work at the movie theater and I had put in that I could not work on thanksgiving because it is very important for me and my family and all my family will be at my house and it is special for me. I will be off to college soon so I want to have a good thanksgiving. I got my schedule today and they scheduled me 7 hours... No one will take my shift. Is there anything I can do besides quit (I really dont like it there)? Please help. I know this sounds so stupid but it is one of those things that are really important to me. Thanks

2007-11-14 15:14:00 · 10 answers · asked by Sam B 5 in Adolescent

i be outside shopping and a feeling i get like the baby is crying and when i call my home i can hear him crying in the background and that only happen once and a while but majority of the times i am right is that a mommy thing

2007-11-14 15:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

so far no luck at WalMart, Sears or other big stores...

2007-11-14 14:59:22 · 7 answers · asked by asheligh4 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-11-14 14:59:07 · 6 answers · asked by Alya Damia 1 in Newborn & Baby

to get pregnant on your period? i had anal sex with a guy and i was kinda caught up in the moment and it was around the begining of my period his penis slipped a little bit into that area but i dont think he cummed there its been a little over a week but i have had this nagging feeling and im scared i might be if i am im gonna be in so much trouble because my mom thinks im still a virgin so is it possible and if it is do you think you could give me some advice on how to tell my mom if i am?

2007-11-14 14:58:17 · 25 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Adolescent

i havent really plan on it yet but i havent protection in the past six months and i havent gotten pregerant.

2007-11-14 14:55:56 · 5 answers · asked by curious 1 in Trying to Conceive

She has great small motor skills but all she can do is roll everywhere. She can not get from laying down to sitting up and she just started rolling at 11 months

2007-11-14 14:48:57 · 13 answers · asked by heather s 2 in Newborn & Baby