Pregnancy & Parenting - 21 November 2007

im glad that my son is sleeping longer hours thru the night but then he ends up getting a diaper rash! ive tried butt paste and johnson & johnson 3 in 1, and i jsut started using a and d ointment. i dont want to have to wake him up in themiddle of the night bc what if he doesnt go back to sleep? and i work and i need my sleep too. i change him at least once in the middle of the night and i try to change him while hes sleeping in the morning before i leave to work. any ideas? i jsut tried airing out his butt last night on a doggie peepee pad but its almost winter here in chicago so letting him be bare bottom isnt that fun!

2007-11-21 10:53:40 · 10 answers · asked by poopaloop 1 in Newborn & Baby

I have a very loving man and he will stay with me even if a I am pregnant...although I hope to God that I'm not...

2007-11-21 10:52:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

They are boys so I dont know if boys have different pets than what a girl would get. please let me know. Thanx:-p

2007-11-21 10:52:35 · 11 answers · asked by msp2k6 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Here I want to discuss something that not too many people seem to talk about. This is regarding women who drink alcohol and/or take drugs (or any unlawful substance) while they are pregnant, and whether it should be against the law to do so. What do you think? I personally believe that yes, it should be illegal. I think if a policeman or some kind of authority figure walks in a bar and sees a pregnant woman drinking, then he should have every right to detain her for child endangerment. If people see a pregnant woman looking high and walking down the street, then they should notify the cops. Besides, it IS doing harm to an unborn child, which is, I believe, against the law. However, I do know that some people may argue that if a woman decides to consume drugs and/or alcohol in HER body and if it's affecting HER child, then it is her issue to deal with.

2007-11-21 10:50:09 · 33 answers · asked by Brandi 1 in Pregnancy

Like give me any idea's you can think of! Even weird unconventional ones!

2007-11-21 10:48:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I'm really concerned about whether to raise a child with full access to computers or not.

I was not raised with a computer and I feel like that was a good thing, especially given that computers change so much. I look back 20 years and think to myself, what if I had been raised on computers as kids seem to be now? Knowledge of computers 20 years ago would be of absolutely no use today. The time spent learning them would have been wasted.

So then the question is, do you think that the same thing will happen in the future? What if a child today spends most of its time learning computers, learning math on the computer, learning spelling on the computer, learning to write on the computer, etc., and then in 20 years the knowledge is useless and the child would have wasted much of its youth learning them? I know computers are so commonplace today, but I have seen them come and go over the years and I am worried about what might happen in the future.

2007-11-21 10:47:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-11-21 10:45:39 · 28 answers · asked by angel 6 in Parenting

I read this suggestion in a book. Supposedly, it reminds them of being upside-down in the womb. What are your thoughts, experiences?

2007-11-21 10:41:35 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My three year old son is still wetting his pants. Is there anyone out there with advice? What should I do to help him stop this?

2007-11-21 10:41:09 · 5 answers · asked by Rosie E 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-11-21 10:39:32 · 5 answers · asked by V.C.Code 1 in Pregnancy

My daughter, husband and I are getting ready to welcome a new baby in a few months we want to be suprised so we dont know the gender. My daughter has a few favorite names (we want her involved in helping) my husband has a few favorite and i have my favs. Pick the top two names or rate them 1-10


Mine
Sophie Olivia Wray
Felicity Jane Wray
Kate Alicia Wray

Lucas Elliot Wray
Kiernan Henry Wray

hubby
Melanie Anne Wray
Jazmin Shayna Wray
Annie Marie Wray

Logan James Wray

daughtesr picks
Aidan Tyler Wray
Brennan Tyler Wray

Amy Rain Wray
Dylan Gizelle Wray

2007-11-21 10:34:40 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

The top question is for everyone but the one below is for the expectant mothers and the women who want children.
What gender would you want your first child to be?

2007-11-21 10:32:01 · 15 answers · asked by Maha 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I am 23, married and already have one child, me and my husband have been trying for a baby for about 7 month now......i had my last period ended on the 4th July and i have not had one since......i have took god knows how many pregnancy test and 2 month ago went to the docs to get blood taken for hormonal changes......one came back over average but doc told me not to worry......but still no period and i swear i think im pregnant.......got all the sign......sickness, cravings, sore breasts and i am sure i feel i baby kickin..........is this possible????? When the doc took the blood tests........do they have to test on a pecific reason ie. hormonal change, diabetes etc.........do u understand what i mean????? Please help the doc told me not to come back for another 3 month if my period hasnt came yet......i jst want to know whats goin on.....can anyone please help me????? thanks xxx

2007-11-21 10:31:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-11-21 10:31:07 · 19 answers · asked by charlenem 1 in Baby Names

I have tried everywhere I can think of, even the Nickelodeon website but no hope yet.... any suggestions?

2007-11-21 10:26:37 · 12 answers · asked by bagpusstail 3 in Parenting

I read this article yesterday. What are your thoughts?


NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Volumes 1 and 2 of "Sesame Street: Old School" come with a warning stating the first episodes of the beloved U.S. series may not be appropriate for children.

"These early 'Sesame Street' episodes are intended for grown-ups and may not suit the needs of today's preschool child," the statement said.

The long-running series began in 1969.

Asked by The New York Times why the warning was necessary, Carol-Lynn Parente, the show's executive producer, mentioned one installment that depicted Cookie Monster chewing on, then eating a pipe during the parody "Monsterpiece Theater."

"That modeled the wrong behavior, so we reshot those scenes without the pipe and then we dropped the parody altogether," Parente told the Times.

She noted that Oscar the Grouch's extreme grouchiness in early episodes doesn't set a great example, either.

"We might not be able to create a character like Oscar now,"

2007-11-21 10:24:05 · 12 answers · asked by LadyMagick 5 in Parenting

can you help me with names because she dosen't have any names and she is due in 2weeks

2007-11-21 10:23:21 · 31 answers · asked by kait2cool4u 2 in Baby Names

2007-11-21 10:22:39 · 11 answers · asked by luvmybabies 3 in Pregnancy

I know that pregnant women go pee pee more often but has anyone else noticed that you feel like you have to go much more often but then when you go, not that much comes out. I sometimes feel like Im going to wet myself and when I goto the bathroom, its not that much. Is this normal?

2007-11-21 10:21:26 · 7 answers · asked by cwrayvoa 3 in Pregnancy

This is for a novel that I am writing.

This little girl is 7yrs old.. Her name is Lily. She was raised by a man named paul, who exploits her abilities for his own selfish gain.

Lily is taught to obey commands from someone she considers as poweful. She obeys Paul's every command, like a dog. She has been used to kill innocent people, even her own mother.

When Paul was arrested for kidnapping and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Lily was asleep at the time. She was taken to a childrens home. When she wakes up, she realizes that her master isnt here. She threatens to kill the other children if noone takes her to him. The staff injected some drug that calms her down. Lily doesnt want to play with the other children. She's always alone.

The other children are afraid of her, so if she see people run away from her, she gets apprehensive.

She's 7 yr old, and she can barely speak. I think the only word she can say is "Master" nothing else.

How would you describe this girl?

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Despite being called "his pet". she actually takes that as a sign of love. She really shows affection for him. Paul is the only one she knows.

She doesnt know what a mommy or daddy is. She can't talk at all.

Do you guys think she has a mental disorder? If so what Is it and how can it be treated?

How would you describe this little girl in one word?

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please note that this is fiction. It's for a novel.

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You dont have to describe her in one word, as many words as possible.

2007-11-21 10:18:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Oh when it rains it pours!!! Sister, daughter in-law and now my hubby's old black lab. We've had him for 17 years!! Got him at 6 weeks old. Today he fell 3 times--I pick him up and get him on his feet again--he toddles about and falls. Hubby will come home and Bear will lie by his side. I can't stand to have an animal "put down", but I know 90% of the time the old guy is miserable--but then he gets a spark and is happy. I guess I know what needs to be done but----how do I let hubby know it's time to let his buddy of 17 years go!!?? The old guy is like a kid to us!!!!

2007-11-21 10:18:03 · 6 answers · asked by fallingstar 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

Some of my friends want to take my 3 year old to a sushi restaurant and they say they'll only let her have the vegetable ones...but I know my daughter and I know that she'll hassle them into giving her what they are having....will she be ok to try it now?

2007-11-21 10:11:06 · 7 answers · asked by Daisyhill 7 in Toddler & Preschooler

for bella?

yeea i know alot of people hate that name, but those who like it, what do you think would sound good?

Bella Rene?
Bella Lianne?

other suggestions pleease?

2007-11-21 10:04:47 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

My 8 month old son is starting to get pretty frustrated. He lies on his belly and tries hard to move but cannot seem to get going. I am just wondering how much longer will it take him to crawl? I have tried putting toys in front of him but this doesn't seem to work. Does anybody have different ideas to get him to crawl?

2007-11-21 09:58:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

sorry all i asked again cause i want more answers



hey all i was wondering if i bought too much for my daughter.. but i still do plan on buying more though.
btw, she is gunna be 10 months at xmas
i got her...

a dora quad
that bounce n spin zebra
a giant unicorn stuffed animal
this one drum toy
this one ball toy that spins on the ground
a cow animal toy that vibrates and shakes on the floor
4 blues clues movies and dora movies
a blues clues puppet
a blues clues toy with a reading book that makes noises
a walking toy that turns into a ride on toy
some pajamas
some clothes
some shampoos and lotions
and a princess chair
oo and a busy ball popper
and a tooth brush
and these one link toys

2007-11-21 09:54:52 · 15 answers · asked by hotty 5 in Newborn & Baby

http://www.babyzone.com/babynames/bnpoll.asp?pollid=107479

2007-11-21 09:53:49 · 23 answers · asked by Duderoni 5 in Baby Names

We have decided on Timothy Jacob and Meg ------- (not got a middle name yet!) What do you think honestly?!
Our other children are Benjamin, Ruthie and Esther.
Now all I need is to get pregnant................

2007-11-21 09:51:05 · 22 answers · asked by ♫♪Bag♫♪ 7 in Baby Names

Ok so im 37wk 4d and had my appt today and The baby is engaged, im a "loose" 1cm 90% effaced...2days ago i was "Barely"1cm and 50% effaced, 4 days before that i was a "fingertip" and 50% effaced... Do you think at this rate i will deliver soon (In your opinion.. yes i know you really cant tell but i want to see what you think) Also my main thing i wanted to ask was.. what happens when you get to 100% effaced? Do you just start to dialate then?

2007-11-21 09:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

i want to stock up on diapers before my baby arrives. i know it really depends on the baby, but of what size would i use the most and around how much should i buy?

2007-11-21 09:41:05 · 13 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Newborn & Baby

im 11 weeks and i need to know how many months am i?

2007-11-21 09:35:22 · 38 answers · asked by jamie q 1 in Pregnancy