Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 December 2007

My husbands best friend has a little girl who will be 2 in the spring. He has not been with the mother since shortly after her birth. The mother has custody of the girl, while our friend gets her on Saturday morning, and has to give her back on Sunday by 8 pm. Our friend is attempting to gain full custody of the girl, and has been fighting for it for several months.

Recently, a boyfriend of the mothers called CPS on her, because she was doing drugs. CPS tested her, and she failed.

Now, I thought that because she failed it, there would probably be a hearing and custody would go to our friend. But instead, CPS said that they are giving her another test in one week, and if she fails that one, they'll give her a third test. After that third fail is when 'further actions' will take place.

Why does she have to fail drug tests so many times and CPS allows the little girl to remain with her? What do they mean by 'further actions'?

2007-12-06 07:33:16 · 5 answers · asked by Queen Queso 6 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-12-06 07:27:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have been trying to get pregnant for the past 6 months and have had no luck. Last month I was 3 wks late on starting my period, then it came but just a little each day, but it has lasted for the past 2 weeks. I am having pains in lower abdomen. No other symptons other than that?

2007-12-06 07:20:23 · 9 answers · asked by Tanya 2 in Pregnancy

i just had my 28 week doct. appt.: the usual, check for heartbeat and such. but the doct. said i wasnt getting anymore ultrasounds, unless i pay out of pocket

sooo...how does the doct. know how big the baby is? and when does he do vaginal checkups? i havent gotten any vaginal checkups; just ultrasouds and that machine that listen to my son's heartbeat.

confused.

1st time mommy

2007-12-06 07:19:31 · 4 answers · asked by happypants 3 in Pregnancy

always been like that. i used to get it taking the pill but this last time it was just natural way.

2007-12-06 07:17:50 · 20 answers · asked by N@n3 2 in Trying to Conceive

I am only one month pregnant i ate a piece of toast and some gravy at 6:30 am, then went to village inn and had 2 french toasts /breads and 2 bacons with some tea, and now im eating again at 1:15 but it's a salad

Is this normal? I feel like a pig :(

2007-12-06 07:12:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Noëlle
or
Arianna

thanks =]

2007-12-06 07:09:40 · 41 answers · asked by :D haha 4 in Baby Names

docs always asked if i've been prego before. I know it's important cause they say second time labor should be shorter, faster, you should show faster with second pregnancy etc etc etc)

my question is: i had a stillborn almost 2 years ago born at 21 weeks gestation. so since he wasn't full term, am I still considered to be my second pregnancy? do all those things (second time labor should be shorter, faster, you should show faster with second pregnancy etc etc etc) apply to me as well?

2007-12-06 07:08:20 · 8 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Pregnancy

I must be the most disorganized person, that or lazy, cause it just seems like if I kept the house clean i would have no time for anything else, watching a baby is hard work, anyone sympathize. I suppose there is more time to clean a house when they are grown better to take care of them now, but anyone have any tips, just gets soo cluttery.

2007-12-06 07:06:43 · 35 answers · asked by girl 4 in Newborn & Baby

2007-12-06 07:04:02 · 13 answers · asked by anonymous 2 in Pregnancy

My husband used to smoke weed very much before we got married. He says that he is not doing it anymore. Do you think that is why I have not been able to get pregnant?

2007-12-06 07:01:51 · 10 answers · asked by .:♥Stepherz♥:. 2 in Trying to Conceive

My sister-in-law is due Dec 13. I was thinking of getting her a gift certificate for a massage for christmas. I found a spa that is close to where she lives, I thought it would be a thoughtful gift, knowing that she will be really tired and want some time away from the baby after she is born. There are plenty of people that would love to watch the baby, too. including her husband.

Is that a good gift, or should I go with something else?

2007-12-06 07:01:14 · 11 answers · asked by Lindya 2 in Newborn & Baby

Okay, we have been ttc and today I am 10 dpo. Early this morning *4:00 am* I woke up with a killer stomach ache and I vomited and then fell back asleep. All day long so far I have been constantly naseous and that is the only thing wrong with me, no fever so it doesn't feel like the stomach flu or anything. Could this be from pregnancy or is it too early for morning sickness? When did you first experience morning sickness? my period is due in 4 days, so I will test then, but I was just wondering what you think? Thanks so much for your help.
2 hours ago - 3 days left to answer.

2007-12-06 07:00:14 · 9 answers · asked by Jessa ~Noah's Momma 5 in Pregnancy

2007-12-06 06:59:55 · 10 answers · asked by ! ~~ O ~~ ! 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

I have been on bc since september. im having a little pink spotting is that what i think it is or is it from the birthcontrol. and i never had spottin the last couple months. & i take my pill everyday between 6-630. never missed one.

2007-12-06 06:59:18 · 6 answers · asked by leighh 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

I took an EPT test on Monday morning and it was very positive. I am going to the Dr. tomorrow afternoon at 4:00. Is there a certain time I should stop drinking water or try not to pee so the HCG level will be more concentrated like morning urine? Thanks so much!!

2007-12-06 06:59:12 · 12 answers · asked by apprell 2 in Pregnancy

second pregnancy symtoms different from the first, is that possible? or normal?

2007-12-06 06:58:02 · 6 answers · asked by Miss Rachel 2 in Pregnancy

Friday I went to the hospital with painful contractions. I wasn't in labor and was only 50% effaced with no dilation. I have been that way for awhile.
Monday I had a doctors appointment. I went in and was 60% effaced and 1/2 cm dilated. The baby was also in -2 position. They had me go back today (Thursday) to recheck.
Today I am 80% effaced, 1 cm dilated and the baby is in -1 position..
I understand that there is no way to predict when labor is going to happen. My concern is if I have not went into labor by next Thursday they want to induce me. Does anyone have experience in this and what do you think the odds are of this happening for me naturally in a week? I am 38wks 5 days today. Thanks

2007-12-06 06:57:17 · 6 answers · asked by heathernw18 3 in Pregnancy

i am a 14 year old ninth grader. i need an idea for a science project. i really want something kinda girly and that has to do with mixing stuff. please i need help! thanx. =]

2007-12-06 06:55:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

your belly get hard, or tight looking? does this only start to happen when baby grows and ur stomack expands? or does ur stomack become harder in the first month?

2007-12-06 06:54:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I gained a horrible amount of 100lbs with my first child, lost only 20 of it before getting pregnant again in which I gained 30 pounds with. I have not taken off all the weight and have now found myself pregnant again, I have found myself obsessed with the amount of weight not to gain, any thoughts?

2007-12-06 06:51:47 · 6 answers · asked by Christa M 1 in Pregnancy

2007-12-06 06:50:37 · 5 answers · asked by SSV 2 in Pregnancy

He hasnt gone since Sunday morning. I've given him juice and it's either not working yet or it's just making it worse. He's 3 and won't even go in his pullup for some reason. What can I do, other than taking him to the doctor, to help him go? Thanks!

2007-12-06 06:50:16 · 61 answers · asked by mom of 3 under 4 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

Einstein

What do you think?

2007-12-06 06:45:26 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Any parents who co sleep with thier children
have problems later on down the road getting thier kids to sleep in thier own bed

I hear some stories how breastfeeding moms sleep with thier children and later on get them to thier own bed once theyre not breastfeeding anymore, but i hear others that cant get thier child out of thier bed and theyre like 7!

I dont need to hear about rolling over and safety
i know all that, thats not what im asking.

Im asking what is the difference on getting a child used to thier own bed, is it having the child sleep in thier own bed during naps during the day, putting the child back in thier own bed after theyve falling alseep, doing this at a certain age etc.

Just wondering ♥

2007-12-06 06:40:16 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ Stephanie Louise♥ 4 in Parenting

He would wake up crying, he would go to school and just cry, sometimes the entire 2 1/2 hrs. there. He made friends and we have play dates all the time. He was doing fine for awhile, then the past 2 weeks, it has started again. When I drop him off, he will cry for a few mins. and then stop.

Any suggestions from a parent who is going through this, or has gone through this. Please help.

2007-12-06 06:37:53 · 6 answers · asked by GQ69 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My period is due 12/24 I took a test today is was negative is it to early. I dont want 2 seen my doc cuz my job doesnt allow me to go on lunch for a long time. And hes so booked on the weekends. I really believe that I'm pregnant cause I planned everything really good. And the wait time til my period is to long for me. Any really good advise without negative answers please.

2007-12-06 06:37:32 · 8 answers · asked by ?????? 4 in Pregnancy

I was 115 lbs before pregnancy now I'm 31 wks and weight 145 so I've gained 30 lbs. The only part of my body getting bigger is just my tummy, my whole body is still the very same and I'm very happy about it, not complaining :) How much weight is supposed to be gained during pregnancy? good luck to all

2007-12-06 06:36:48 · 32 answers · asked by Ruby 6 in Pregnancy

I have been lightly spotting for3 days now. I am having no cramping, and moring sickness is stronger then ever. We should be ok right? I go to the Dr next week, trying to hold out till then. I have had miscarages in the past, but it does not feel like that at all. Already had one ultra sound done the next at my next apt.
Could getting sick 20+ times a day cause this? (I had moring sickness for 7 months with my last and don't want to do this again)
Any opintions would be nice.

2007-12-06 06:30:56 · 8 answers · asked by JustAsk'n 3 in Pregnancy

I think it is wrong but i also think mistakes happen.
I have to do a big reasearch paper on this topic and
I found out that it is a very intresting topic.

2007-12-06 06:30:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent