Pregnancy & Parenting - 14 November 2007

2007-11-14 11:43:39 · 34 answers · asked by tina 2 in Baby Names

like I said, she is 14, 9th grade in Florida, and was kicked out for skipping. I recently signed documents at the school saying if she skipped again, she would be kicked out for the year. She was failing with a 20% average at the time. She ran away for 2 days, and was brought home by the cops. They say she needs bootcamp. Her father lives in another state. Can she attend school elsewhere? Does she need to be home schooled? Could I go to jail if she doesent attend some sort of school? I cant seem to control her. she does what she wants, when she wants. She drinks, has bad friends, smokes pot on occasion. She seems to need mens attention constantly. This has gone on for 2 years now. HELP

2007-11-14 11:41:31 · 35 answers · asked by tracy k 1 in Grade-Schooler

I realize this is a very sensitive topic and welcome everybody's help. I am researching adoption practices in different countries. I found that in my home country most infant adoptions are closed. Moreover, many people think that it is better for a child not to ever know out that he\she has been adopted, and many adoptive parents go to great lengths to conceal the fact of adoption.

My question is to those adoptees who had negative or not 100% positive adoption experiences because of emotional and other issues related to the awareness of having been abandoned .

Do you think it is emotionally better for an adoptee not to ever find out that he\she was adopted?

Obviously, it is in many cases unrealistic (i.e., in trans-racial or trans-ethnic adoption, plus the truth has a tendency to come out anyway).

Yet, assuming that believable and reliable concealment of the fact of adoption is possible, would you recommend it to adoptive parents? Please explain your answer. Thank you

2007-11-14 11:37:24 · 18 answers · asked by freetrinity 1 in Adoption

I don't want to be a total bi**h, but honestly! How the heck are we supposed to know if you're pregnant! Take a damn over the counter test or go to the doctor!!! HELLO!!!!!!
Sorry....just a little annoyed and possibly in a bad mood:)

2007-11-14 11:30:38 · 22 answers · asked by nurseratchet23@sbcglobal.net 3 in Pregnancy

I am an adoptee with a sealed adoption but it seems that open adoptions are becoming much more common. Do the children involve get confused with a birth mom and an adoptive mom involved? Do they call them both "Mom"? Does it ever undermine the adoptive parents' authority and discipline? How do you work around this? Do you get everyone together regularly or just exchange the occasional letter and photo?

When I was growing up, sealed adoptions were the only way I knew so I'm just curious about how other families have made open situations work. Thanks!

2007-11-14 11:30:18 · 15 answers · asked by TaxGurl 6 in Adoption

NOT FOR A REAL BABY.

For something totally different trust me. Anything cute and over 3 letters would be perfect.

2007-11-14 11:27:00 · 11 answers · asked by Shippo V 1 in Baby Names

What is your favorite baby name book?

2007-11-14 11:11:15 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I heard that dairy products can mess up your ovulation.

2007-11-14 11:10:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

Hey.. I need some suggestions please... Thanks..

2007-11-14 11:07:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

It's a girl...

2007-11-14 11:05:43 · 13 answers · asked by Zsa 3 in Newborn & Baby

and if a baby had two heads and grew up to be an adult, how would the brains work? would they have two different minds or the same mind?

2007-11-14 10:54:53 · 16 answers · asked by ~~xx{Stelth[k9]}xx~~ 1 in Newborn & Baby

i dont know much about wiccans and i would like to think that they wouldnt make them fear God and christianity. the mother is not a part of our lives anymore so we are raising her as a christian. but everytime we try to pray with her she screams and cries.. she is 5 years old and ive never met a 5 year old that got so upset when someone prayed with them. she even freaked out when we said grace for thanksgiving dinner! HELP!!!!

2007-11-14 10:53:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

Ok so i'm 36 weeks pregnant and we've picked out a first name but the middle name is at a total stand still. I need suggestions.

Here's the name so far:

Zane ****** Hickenbottom

It's a toughy to get a name that works w/ the first and last name.

PLEASE HELP!!

2007-11-14 10:51:54 · 25 answers · asked by !~Tonya~! 2 in Baby Names

Eg tight foreskin, and peer pressure from other things?

Is it right and should they contact a doctor or talk to their parents about it?

2007-11-14 10:50:55 · 22 answers · asked by Funkstar 1 in Adolescent

I babysit 2 children. They are 2 and 6. The 6 year old's class at school is having star of the week and this week they picked him. So,that meant that each day he had to bring something in. Tomorrow, he was supposed to take in his 2 year old brother. I told his parents last Friday that I would take him there, but that was before he got sick. Now he has a really bad cold and is being really grumpy and fussy. He has been that way since Monday. I told his mom tonight that I was not going to take him because I don't want him getting there and throwing fits and passing his cold to every child in the class. Did I handle the situation right? His mom acted upset when I told her I was not going to do it. What would you have done? If you are a parent would you be upset or could you understand where I am coming from?

2007-11-14 10:44:48 · 14 answers · asked by Laughing with you not at you 6 in Grade-Schooler

I am wondering how different people would react to this: Your 18 month old child has been in the private care of a nanny since he/she was 6 weeks old. The child is happy and thriving, you really like the nanny a lot. The whole relationship has worked well.

Then, the nanny tells you that before she was moved to the area, she was very ill with an eating disorder. You did not know this from her behavior in the past 18 months, although she has recently begun losing weight. In those 18 months, you had gotten to know her well...or so you thought. Does this make a difference in your evaluation of her as a person? Do you still trust her (even though she 'hid' this)? Does it affect how you think she will take care of your child? Her references still checked out and she was not untruthful about anything else, just that when she was moving around, she was 'unsettled' (versus revealing her therapy treatments). And insight on reactions would be helpful. Thanks.

2007-11-14 10:42:00 · 17 answers · asked by Jules, E, and Liam :) 7 in Toddler & Preschooler

Ok last Thursday I went to my regular doctor for some other reason and since I was 2 weeks late on my period he decided to do blood tests and it came back possitive :) I am soooo happy! But he said that I was about 2 1/2 weeks along??? But if I last got my period on SEP 27th and it ended on OCT.3rd wouldnt I be more weeks pregnant? I dont have a OBGYN appointment till NOV 28th. I appreciate all your answers!

2007-11-14 10:30:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I'm 28 almost 29 weeks, and I know I have a long way to go, I'm just so tired of being pregnant.

Any ideas on how to make these last couple weeks go by a lot faster?

My doctor already said he thinks she's gonna come early.

I just need some ideas.

I've already done all my shopping, and I have to wait for my dad to paint the baby's room to start putting the room together.

any ideas?

2007-11-14 10:15:57 · 16 answers · asked by Megan 3 in Pregnancy

it seems so dumb to me, as they are a *LOT* less expensive, AND if there's no complications, a lot more safer for both mom & baby.
so why would insurance companies not cover them??
seems like it would be in the best interest of all involved.

2007-11-14 10:08:16 · 13 answers · asked by Ember Halo 6 in Pregnancy

okay so when i have a baby boy i am wondering what to name him... so i absolutly love the name aiden and my brothers name is michael anthony and i love him to death and my dads name is travis ray so any thing with maybe aiden or anything in it? thanks.

2007-11-14 10:01:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

my son is 21 months old this year and he is a very active, stubborn little boy..any tried and true tips for keeping him away from our artificial christmas tree?

2007-11-14 10:00:23 · 15 answers · asked by ♥Sexy Mama of 2 cuties♥ 7 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-11-14 09:58:10 · 22 answers · asked by kittykat 1 in Baby Names

okay so whn i have a baby i was wondering how this sounded... Aiden Michael.?

Aiden as the first name and michale the middle name. michael is my brother and i love him to death and i love the name aiden sound good to you or do you have any suggestions?

2007-11-14 09:47:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

One of my second-graders is lactose intolerant. He accidently had a bowel movement on himself. The substitute teacher completely freaked out. She started yelling and she made her get paper towels and clean up the mess (even though his pants were dripping with diarrhea).

The other kids were all grossed out and saying ew. Some ran from the room covering their nose and had to be forced back into their seats.

The sub then sent him to the nurse's office.

Should I talk to the class about what happened so they're not shady when he returns to school?

2007-11-14 09:44:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

i don't have pictures, but please rate these guys from hottest to least hott, please try to picture them in your head (lol) since i don't have pictures to show you.


Guy #1- Great Tan, big, brown eyes, dark brown straight hair-comes to right above his eyes. average height

Guy #2- Brown eyes, black, curly hair that is short, and is a little taller than average

Guy #3- a little bit of a tan, brown eyes, short light brown curly hair, and is slightly taller than average.

they are all 14, and please rank them from hottest to least hott, thanaks if you participate!

2007-11-14 09:41:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

i just found out im having a baby girl!!! i'm super excited cuz i had the name Kyah picked out for weeks now but im unsure of a middle name.. the last name is Harrison.. any ideas?

Kyah ________ Harrison...

2007-11-14 09:32:45 · 30 answers · asked by Truth-hurts-sometimes 4 in Baby Names

im carrying pretty low, but i am convinced the bebe is a girl!

2007-11-14 09:31:19 · 11 answers · asked by carol p 3 in Pregnancy

My one year old is very constipated and I was told that I shouldn't be giving her a lot of potatoes or crackers because it could make it worse. Is there anything else I should be avoiding? All I have been able to find out is how to treat it but this has been going on for so long that I need to make sure I'm not giving her something on a daily basis that could be the problem. It's not her milk because she gets under 3 cups a day.

2007-11-14 09:31:16 · 22 answers · asked by Stacey P 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My friend is going to name her newborn, Kathleen Ann O'Brien.


I'm just curious:

What mental image comes to your mind when you hear this name?
Maybe character traits or a physical image?

2007-11-14 09:30:57 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Joanna May.

May being the middle name, and from an elderly aunt.

2007-11-14 09:26:47 · 19 answers · asked by OH! Joanna! 4 in Baby Names