Pregnancy & Parenting - 29 November 2007

my son is two years old. unfortnely we share the same room. its me ,my bf, daughter and son. i don't think it has anything to do with sharing a room. My son wakes up even out of his naps crying. He sometimes wakes up in the middle night and sits up crying.its pretty quiet for the most part and they don't wake up to eachother. my daughter cries for a few mintues for a bottle but goes back to sleep. does anyone know how i can make him feel better. not to mention he likes sleeping in our bed

2007-11-29 23:46:00 · 9 answers · asked by Cassandra T 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

I think my partner is being very inconsiderate at the moment, but he doesn't seem to think so at all. What do you think so? We have an 11 week old baby, I'm breastfeeding so there's not too much he can do, but even so - I do all changes, baths and gettin up with her in the night when she just won't sleep. Fair enough in the week when he has to go to work, but even at the weekend he sleeps happily through it all and doesn't even offer to lend a hand. I've been really ill the last few days with a cold, being sick and an ear infection, and rather than staying home last night to help with baby so I could have a rest he went out with his friends. Then baby was up all night, he woke a couple of times to go to toilet, didn't even come down to offer to help even though he knew how ill I was feeling. I was hoping to get some rest today while he's at work, but he's forgotten something and so, as i don't drive, I now have to take a half hour walk then 1 and a half hour bus ride to take it

2007-11-29 23:28:44 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-11-29 23:21:08 · 12 answers · asked by littlesweety14 1 in Newborn & Baby

to shut the door to the nursey and my bedroom door at night. My baby has started shrieking for attention in the middle of the night. Its VERY loud and goes on for an hour or more. Our rooms are very close and I'm exhausted. I know its only for attention as she laughs when I go in. Do u think it would be wrong of me to shut the doors to get a bit more rest and let her shriek it out? she is 6 months

2007-11-29 22:43:10 · 24 answers · asked by Serry's mum 5 in Pregnancy

my friend just had a baby and desperately wants to breast feed but she is hardly able to produce any at all. She has to feed him formula to suppliment him afterwards and he seems to prefer that because its easier to get the milk out. She doesn't want him to formula feed but the baby is not gettting enough from her. She hates expressing and only a few drops come out when she does it. She has been given medication but it had not increased the milk production. The baby seems to get tired of sucking from her breast and falls asleep hungry. How can she increase breast milk without medication and without expressing and avoid giving formula? I am frustrated right alongside her as i don't know how i can help her. Anyone have a similar experience or any suggestions?

2007-11-29 22:23:10 · 16 answers · asked by nessa 2 in Newborn & Baby

Im currently pregnant with my first child at 4 weeks, i keep freaking out that im going to miscarriage like if i cough really heavily or bump my belly, i know its probaly unlikely but what are the percentages of miscarriage and how easy is it to actually miscarriage a child,
I dont want to miscarriage

2007-11-29 22:07:03 · 8 answers · asked by Calebs Mummy 5 in Pregnancy

I have noticed in the past couple of weeks my 16 month old son prefers to walk on his tippy toes, rather than flat feet

but at the same time his right foot sometimes just gives way under him causing him to trip over.

Is this him just discovering he can walk on his tippy toes or could there be a problem.
have anyone elses child done this?

he has been walking competently since he was 10 months old without this happening

2007-11-29 21:42:03 · 6 answers · asked by M 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

He is six years old and is painfully shy. How can I encourage him to be more confident?

2007-11-29 21:38:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

2007-11-29 21:33:06 · 17 answers · asked by God's Rose 4 in Baby Names

My husband met an old friend last night and learnt that his 15 year old son had recently died suddenly in his sleep.
My husband told him I would Email his wife today.
I have sat here crying for hours trying to think what to write.
Nothing I write means anything.
Does anyone know what I should write as I haven't a clue.
Or any sites that could help me?

2007-11-29 21:31:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-11-29 21:27:00 · 7 answers · asked by AB 1 in Pregnancy

I was told prune juice works, but was wondering how much to give, and do you mix it with anything?

2007-11-29 21:19:03 · 6 answers · asked by bizzimum02 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

In a dream I was pregnant, but upon waking I wasn't.
Or maybe I was--I don't remember.

"Did I have the dream, or did the dream have me?"

2007-11-29 21:05:47 · 3 answers · asked by zgraf 4 in Pregnancy

2007-11-29 20:59:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Iam B negative and lost first perganacy and trying to conceive for last 10 months and I had the antibiotic injection after miscarriage.

2007-11-29 20:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by vee 1 in Trying to Conceive

is 10 year old

2007-11-29 20:57:05 · 11 answers · asked by Raj K 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

My son is very emotional and can cry at the littlest thing. He doesnt share or accept that taking part in activities is fun he always wants to win although as not the most coordinated child this isnt very often. Although it is difficult to admit his behaviour can be very frustrating and I often think I love him more than anything but I dont like him and that hurts. What is more I am sure he picks up on this.I have attempted everything when he is with me to build up his confidence but nothing works. I have spoken with other children in his school and they just say he is annoying, crys at everything and tells the teacher on everyone for the littelst thing. I understand that it must be in part to do with the way I have brought him up but his younger brother is the exact opposite. Happy to take any advise but not sure which way to go. Thinking of taking him to councelling along with myself in an attempt to deal with this but wanted to know if anyone else had ideas I could try.

2007-11-29 20:35:18 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Grade-Schooler

My daughter started school in september this yr but she is really taking along till so settle in she wont talk to n e one not even the teacher i find it really hard when the children want to talk to he in the playground but she isnt willing to do the same its really embrassing when the parents look at me. i really cant understand how she can be like it she went to playgroup she has a brother and sister and also my mum is a childminder so she has always been around other children. at home she is a total different child she dont stop talking. has anyone else experienced this with their child/ren and how long did it last i just dont no what else to do to help her get out of this

2007-11-29 20:23:50 · 7 answers · asked by nat 2 in Grade-Schooler

ive been this way since november 14 with so many false alarms!!!! when do you predict labor ??? how much longer could i be this way??? what can i do to induce myself?

2007-11-29 19:36:10 · 5 answers · asked by izabellsmom2begodgranted 2 in Pregnancy

So when mothers choose at 1 year of age to stop breastfeeding or formula feeding. Then where do their babies get their nutrients? Do they just feed their children what we eat or what? I know people that do this but i just dont know how their babys get full.. Whats your take on it? and is 12 months too young for regular food and no more milk on a daily basis?

2007-11-29 19:25:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

when i go to the ER, are they going to make me have my mother with me? or can i go independantly? i'm 15 years old. if i do go, i'm probably going to have one of my friends go with me. preferably the one that got me pregnant, if i can find him at 2:12 a.m. thank you so much for any help you can give me.
God Bless

2007-11-29 19:13:10 · 6 answers · asked by Mommy2B2011 2 in Adolescent

i'm a 17 yr old girl. i've never had a good relationship with my step-brother. there wasn't any bullying or stuff but he's always been cold to me and i've kept my distance. he's 19 and all my life i've wanted acceptance. last yr he molested me and since then he's only gotten bolder with his moves. recently he was home from the uni. one day i was at home and he was there with some of his friends. they raped me...i was used like crap. i was too scared to tell mom n dad. today i found out i'm pregnant...please tell me what to do...i'm a mess......i can't ask anyone about anything in this situation...please help me...
only genuine answers please.

2007-11-29 18:32:07 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

Alright, I work at an after school care at a primary school & one of the girls there is 10 years old & her life is HELL.
She's been in & out of foster families for years now & as I am only 16 years old I cannot do a thing about it... but when I turn 18 is it possible for me to take her in? Is there any conflict of interest things stopping me? How do I go about it?
She leaves the school at the end of next year & I need to know how to find her when I'm 18 as I can't mention my idea to anyone yet but it's something I feel very very strongly about.
Please let me know if you need any further details but I do need help!
I can't stand to let this happen to her... she just doesn't show how she's really feeling, she'll grin & bear it no matter what!

2007-11-29 18:30:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adoption

I'm a 17 year old girl and I've had my period for almost 6 years. My cycles are extremely irregular, ranging anywhere from 30 to 60 days, but usually they come within 6 weeks. I am a virgin. However, about 3 or 4 weeks ago I touched my boyfriend's penis, through his underwear - not directly. It was just a touch, but his underwear did seem slightly damp. It's been 8 weeks since my last period, and I am wondering what's up with my cycle. I realize that the chances of pregnancy are slim - I just touched, the earliest time my hand came in contact with my vaginal area was at least 12 hours later, and then only outside of it, not really the opening itself...
I've heard different things like sperm (if there was any present) can only live up to 24 if out in the open air
But, I've been gaining weight lately and there's still that problem with my cycle. Or could it be just psycho somatic?

Should I be concerned? I feel like an idiot for asking but it's really driving me crazy..

2007-11-29 18:27:41 · 9 answers · asked by headless munkie 1 in Pregnancy

Baby backpack? Bunjee a rearward facing carseat on the back? Front sling? Tank bag?

2007-11-29 18:23:32 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

If time could go back and his mom wanted to have an abortion would you wish that she would have or would you have wanted her to have that devil?

Just wondering.

2007-11-29 18:22:03 · 20 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

i am 13 weeks and 2 days pregnant last night i have been having light brownish discharge is this normal or no shoul i be worried?????????is there still a chance of having another miscarriage???even that far along in the second trimester!!!

2007-11-29 18:04:32 · 5 answers · asked by ISABELLES'S MOMMY 1 in Pregnancy

Everyday at least 3-4 times a day I have to have a knock down drag out with my 4 yr. old son. He hits, kicks, screams, throws things, spits, & uses fowl language at me. I have tryed everything to get him to stop. I've read parenting books as well. The main problem is that I have a 13 yr old step son who does not like me at all. He refuses to do what I say 99% of the time. Not only that but ever since my 4 yr old has been born, he has been subjected to the abuse and fowl language that the 13 yr. old does to me. He still calls names and foul language is still used by my13 yr. old. Also, his way of releasing anger is the throw things or break stuff. How am I supposed to teach my 4 yr. old to respect me,my stuff & listen & do what he is told if he has watched my 13 yr old get away with it.We're in counseling w/ the 13 yr. old. We have tried everything w/him as well & he just refuses to obey. Nana favors him as well & thinks he's a good kid who does no wrong so that doesn't help.

2007-11-29 17:52:19 · 5 answers · asked by Shawn 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

What are some popular and regular middle names that start with a "J" ? Like James?

2007-11-29 17:45:05 · 38 answers · asked by Rachel 3 in Baby Names

2007-11-29 17:38:40 · 7 answers · asked by thereha 3 in Toddler & Preschooler