Pregnancy & Parenting - 8 December 2007

Were you married before you had kids? Did you wait until you were married to start having kids? I'm ust asking cuz most of my family had atleast one kid ot of wedlock. I'm making myself wait until I'm married to have kids. It's just something I said I would always stick to. I have no problem with it either way. Just curious what other people did. What age were you? Were you engaged? Was the baby planned? Are you still with the other person?

2007-12-08 17:28:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Let's say he was observed stealing by several other students, and they turned him in to the principal. The stolen item is found in his locker, but there is no name on it. It is an item that is very commonly found, and your son claims that it is his, but just happens to be the same type as the missing item. The principal calls to tell you all this. Will you back up your son's story or will you rat him out?

2007-12-08 17:27:45 · 28 answers · asked by legendofslipperyhollow 6 in Adolescent

2007-12-08 17:23:51 · 24 answers · asked by b_prayani 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-12-08 17:21:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

"Where do babies come from."

I am pregnant and I went to a Christmas party tonight where my professor's 5 year old daughter asked me how the baby got in my belly. I told her to ask her mom, but it made me think of a situation with my younger sister that made me chuckle. My little sister is 14 years younger than I am. I remember when she asked my mom, "where do babies come from?" Mom said, "Daddy plants a seed in mommy and then the baby grows in mommy's belly." A few weeks later my sister (who was about 5 at the time) went up to mommy and said "Mommy, daddy and I have been talking. We want another baby so I am going to hold you down and daddy will plant his seed."

Being an expectant parent, I am not sure how I will answer that question. What did you tell your child when they asked you where babies come from? Did you give them the "real" answer, perhaps a watered down version, or maybe a plain old fictitious answer (eg. the stork brings them)? What was their response?

2007-12-08 17:12:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

Only 12 and she is pregnant she wants to keep them but my mother said she will not have it and she will not tell us who is the father of the baby, I have a feeling it someone older over 18. I dont think she should keep the babies as she is not old enough to get a job. My mom will has her my little brother and her business and she can not take care. What can we do as we are not the parent to the twin boys when born so by law we can not put them up for adoption so how can we get the state to take them?

2007-12-08 17:03:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have a one month old who seems t be getting frustrated with breastfeeding lately. He eats about 4 oz. When I pump I only get 2 oz out of them together. Does this mean I don't have enough milk to satisfy him?

2007-12-08 16:51:37 · 5 answers · asked by Christie R 4 in Newborn & Baby

2007-12-08 16:45:47 · 2 answers · asked by maeose 2 in Newborn & Baby

We just got our report cards about 2 weeks ago. A bunch of my friends were like oh yeah im gonna go shopping, want to come with us? An di was like sure but i dont have any money.

They were like why not? we just got our report cards back. ANd i was like yeah i know what dose that have to do with money? thewere like well dont your aprents give you money for your good grades? and i was like no?

So my question is, do you think rewarding your kids with money for good grades is right??

2007-12-08 16:43:55 · 10 answers · asked by a[little]blondegoesalongway♥ 3 in Adolescent

The most important thing I have learned is never sit and watch life pass you by. What have you learned?

2007-12-08 16:34:37 · 14 answers · asked by Erica 4 in Adolescent

Ok well my "cousin" has been here since like 4pm and it's now 11:30pm. I'm so tired and she isn't. I need ideas she keeps playing with the glass village.....she might brake it. And idk what to do to keep her busy...What am i supposed to do now. Oh and she's two almost three.

2007-12-08 16:25:45 · 10 answers · asked by Emily 6 in Toddler & Preschooler

im really nauseas and lying down dont help any thong i can do?

2007-12-08 16:21:57 · 28 answers · asked by Life is to short to live in the past 3 in Pregnancy

Lucifer.
It's Latin for bringing light.
It seems a bit soft for a boy's name.

2007-12-08 16:18:56 · 45 answers · asked by Jesusa 6 in Baby Names

I am 25 years old and was just diagnosed with PCOS about three months ago. I have been taking metformin which has made my periods more regular. We have been trying to concieve once agian for about 18 months with no sucess, after losing two children a few years back. The doctor said that I may have to start fertility medications to become pregnant. This diagnosis has brought great stress. will I ever become pregnant with this PCOS and without possibly taking the fertility medicine? atleast now i know why I haven't been able to get pregnant.

2007-12-08 16:02:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

My boyfriend and I had sex two weeks ago and we did not use a condom. I am on the pill. He did not get off inside of me and yes I do know that guys do pre-*** and that the pull-out method is not a good bet either in preventing a girl from getting pregnant. Well the thing is, we did this the night before I started the pills for when my period takes place. Well my period started on Thursday, which since I have been on the pill, is when it always starts. The period was like usual as well. I was wondering is there a chance that I could be pregnant? Oh and some more information in case it would help, I take the pill within an hour of the time I took it the night before and on occassions it would be an hour and a half, which my doctor said was fine as long as it wasn't all the time.

And please do not start on me about having sex and with the pull out method. I already know all of this.

2007-12-08 16:01:51 · 38 answers · asked by keya_na 2 in Pregnancy

Hey all! I have a 2 year old daughter and baby #2 due in March. I am looking for a great double stroller and would like your input! We've kinda been looking at the Kolecraft Tandem stroller. Any input or reccommendations on great double strollers (preferably for under $300). Thanks in advance and God bless!

2007-12-08 15:57:40 · 2 answers · asked by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

One of my guy friends is 23 and Ive known him almost a year and this christmas I want to get him a present but I have no clue what to get him.

Hes a dj at a radio station, he likes wine, he likes sushi, hes a pretty cultured guy. I want him to really like my gift and for it to say I really thought about you when I picked this out.

Any ideas?

2007-12-08 15:47:59 · 6 answers · asked by RebelPrincess 6 in Adolescent

ok. im 29, my girlfriend is 23, and my daughter is 15. we went over to her parents house earlyer today, and when my girlfriend was introducing my daugter she said "this is, uhh, this is kye, joel's sister. she lives with him." I dont understand why she couldent just tell her parents the truth. i no that i was very young (14) but i have lived up to my responsibilitys, and stayed with my baby girl, when her mother wouldent. How would you react if your girlfriend wouldent introduce your daughter as your daughter, but as your sister. Me and her have talked about marrige, and we are both thinking that that is what we want, and she seems to love my daughter as much as i do. what do you think.

if you need anymore info, just ask the question and i will edit the answer in.

2007-12-08 15:43:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

For Anastasia

2007-12-08 15:42:32 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

i was sitting at my computer and suddenly felt a strong hit from the inside of me i was in shocked i put my hand on my stomach and it cont for a good minute i took a preg test last month and it came out negative//i am going to see the doc but i want opinions about this

2007-12-08 15:20:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I have an almost 3 weeks old daughter whom I am breastfeeding. I don't feel like my milk production is that great. She's definately getting enough to keep her full and growing, she's gained 1/2 a lb in one week! However I am planning on returning to work in Jan and wish to continue keeping he ron breast milk but when I try and pump I get hardly anyting and it winds up leaving me close to empty so if the baby gets hungry after I've pumped I don't have enough and have to turn right around and give her what I had just pumped out.... Is there anyway to boost my milk production up?

2007-12-08 15:19:55 · 6 answers · asked by Biscuit_n_bailey1982 4 in Newborn & Baby

Well I toke a test about the 2nd day i didn't have my period and it was negative. So I figured that my period will come...but today about 5 days from when my period was do I noticed brown spotting. I never have old blood before I start just usually after my period. I've also been told that I should test again...but I figure it'd be a negative again cuz they always are but this time is different. Does brown spotting mean anything? I'm sorry if this question has been asked before... :)

Thanks.

2007-12-08 15:16:34 · 8 answers · asked by Simplicity ♫ 4 in Pregnancy

Looking to start part-time job while daughter is in school durning the daytime. I have been at home mom 4 years now and have NEVER used babysitter or daycare & would like to keep it that way. WHAT DO I DO ABOUT SUMMER BREAKS, SPRING BREAKS & OTHER VARIOUS BREAKS W/OUT QUITING the job every summer and starting a new one? I dont see how this is going to work!

#1) What *part-time* job (NOT CAREER) would allow you to simply not work durning most of your childs school vacations & breaks? Im thinking NONE! except teaching....and well that is a career. Im only looking into casual part-time jobs for extra cash and definatly want it to be OUTSIDE the home for socialization issues I desperately need.

#2) If i crack and decide to do the daycare thing (I simply refuse to put her in personal nanny/sitter care due to security issues i have) but could consider a large daycare building/setting....Will they even be OPEN durning a holiday break and school breaks? Or is most large centers closed

2007-12-08 15:16:21 · 10 answers · asked by peaceful 1 in Parenting

2 onesie
2 pants
1 short sleeve side snap
1 long sleeve side snap
1 sweater
1 light blanket
1 thermal blanket
2 socks
2 mittens
10 diapers
wipes
first aid
baby shampoo & towel
hand sanitizer & lotion
burp cloth & bib

It's not a particularly large bag and it seems nearly overstuffed. Is there anything I can do with out? I'll be en route a total of 6 hours (check in early /2hrs + flight one/2hrs + overlay/1hr + flight two/1hr = 6hrs total). I'm traveling w/ a 10 wk old. I have a wrap to carry her in.

2007-12-08 15:14:33 · 12 answers · asked by throughthebackyards 5 in Newborn & Baby

hey all.

3 months before my wedding my doctor doubled me up on birth control pills. August 5th I stopped taking the pills half way into a pack. I am now almost three months pregnant :)

I was wondering... if since I didn't get my period for 3 months were my eggs so to speak backed up and when they were released and I got pregnant... could there have been more than one egg fertilized? My husbands dad and cousins are twins, I have twin cousins, my grandma and cousin were also pregnant with twins. Twins would be amazing... so we are just wondering if the BC could have helped us with that.

I know this was the most stupid question but I wanted to ask.

take care!!

2007-12-08 15:08:30 · 7 answers · asked by KLL 2 in Trying to Conceive

2007-12-08 14:45:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I have a 2 1/2 month old. How can i tell my bf's mother politly to slow down on buying things cuz i want to buy things for my child whithout her gettin affended??

2007-12-08 14:43:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Do you think you would be able to be a surrogate mother? Have all the joy of pregnancy, having a precious little human being grow inside you, love that person with all your heart and when they are born you give them away because you were having them for someone else? All the little things you miss, their first smile, the first steps, the first words... I wouldn't! That must be so hard! Has anyone here been a surrogate mother? I watched something about it and it got me thinking!

2007-12-08 14:42:50 · 15 answers · asked by ♂♥♀ & ♀♥♂ ∞! Love Oh Love ! ♫♥♪ 5 in Pregnancy

I am 19 weeks 5 days pregnant, and I just found out Wednesday that my baby has a birth defect called anencephaly. This means that the baby did not form a brain. It just has the brain stem. They offered me the options of abortion or to go ahead and carry the baby. The thing is, if the baby is born, it does not have a chance to survive. It does not have a brain, and so it will just slowly die. They told me these babies rarely live longer than a few minutes, a couple of days at the most. In most instances, I do not agree with abortion. I just don't know if I can mentally handle giving birth to my baby and watching it die. It also cannot feel pain, and will never experience having emotion, feeling, or a personality of any kind. It is technically born unconciousI can't picture watching that baby take it's last breath and handing it over. I know it is the hardest decision I will ever make. I don't know what to do! Please don't leave any rude comments. This is hard enough.

2007-12-08 14:34:39 · 64 answers · asked by mommy2be1205 1 in Pregnancy

2007-12-08 14:23:16 · 19 answers · asked by laura d 4 in Parenting