Pregnancy & Parenting - 17 December 2007

My daughter was formula fed until I finally started re lactating. Her weight has been "off the charts" and to the point where it was dangerous. I had SEVERAL people online (yahoo answers) tell me "a baby cannot over eat" so I listened and let her eat what she wanted. HOW stupid was I to listen to all these women on here, huh? (She was eating 9 ounces every 2 hours at a month old!!!) NOW she is being BF and eating the right amount and her weight is doing well. Then I was told by doctors that "some women are misinformed and that BF babies will not over eat but Formula fed babies most certainly can". Anyone else hear of that?

2007-12-17 09:25:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

My girlfriend has been on birth control for the last 4 months, and everytime we've had sex we've used a condom, except about three times, but I never finished inside of her, and we only fooled around like that for like a few seconds before putting on a condom. She was supposed to have her period yesterday morning, but she didnt get it... she still hasnt got it and its aready the night after... she is on a thyroid medication which apparently may lower the effectivness of the pill. But we did have an accident a few months back where a condom broke but she still had her period a few weeks after... this is the second one since then. We're both really freaking out. We're going to get a test tomorrow, but Im just curious to see what your opinions of the chances are? I mean not only would it only have been pre but she is also on the pill... could she be late, for other reasons such as something simple like worrying about this?

2007-12-17 09:25:28 · 7 answers · asked by teh_masta_of_all 2 in Pregnancy

She lets them run all over her, and I have a hard time dealing with it. She dosent want this beahavior, but she was in a abusive relationship (with the boys' father) prior to meeting me. I think she equates punishment with anger and abuse. I just expect the kids to show some respect for her, and to do what they are told. Am I being unreasonable?

2007-12-17 09:24:12 · 9 answers · asked by Burninmike 1 in Parenting

my toddler gets bored easy and do you have anything to make her stop NEEDING my with everything. she is 3 and she needs a friend she says "Mommy Cindys in the potty i need help playing dollies and poopying." ( Cindy is her imaganery friend.) HELP

2007-12-17 09:22:18 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-12-17 09:20:44 · 28 answers · asked by zaKks mom 3 in Pregnancy

He is quite smart for his age, so it could be for ages 8 and up or something like that. Any type of board game you know of, or something of the like. He is very athletic and active. He likes Monoply, PayDay. In our basement we have every type of game you can imagine. Ping-pong, darts, mini-putting green, basketball hoop game, air-hockey table, you name it. Please help me! It's almost Christmas and I have almost nothing for my son! It would be nice if it was at least slightly educational. Thank you very much and happy holidays.

2007-12-17 09:18:26 · 18 answers · asked by Just a Dog Chasing Cars 5 in Grade-Schooler

mine are going ok, but it could be better. hbu?

2007-12-17 09:18:22 · 11 answers · asked by heyyy 3 in Adolescent

GIRL- Angela Simone
BOY- William James

The baby's last name will have three syllables. Please feel free to tell the truth (don't worry about feelings).

2007-12-17 09:18:16 · 24 answers · asked by So What? 2 in Baby Names

Another stupid question but who knows!! So I'm 19 weeks pregnant, first pregnancy, and I can still squeeze into my normal pants. Maternity pants are far, far too big for me yet. The problem is I work in an office 8-5 every day so I can't go around wearing pajama pants. I worry that the pants I'm wearing are squeezing far too much on my stomach? Is that even possible? Or something you should worry about during pregnancy...

2007-12-17 09:17:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I stay at home with my 26 month old daughter and I'm running out of ideas for things to do. Today I tried to make cookies with her but she kept eating huge handfuls of dough and threw a fit when I made her stop. I try going outside and playing in the snow and make a snowman, but she just wants to dig in the neighbor's mulch. Coloring or reading can't hold her attention for longer than 1 minute, but she can sit in front of the TV watching kids movies quite happily! I really don't want her to watch kids TV ALL day and I'm having problems coming up with things to do. Any tips?

2007-12-17 09:16:28 · 5 answers · asked by Jacqueline D 4 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm doing research for debate and i need answers from teens

2007-12-17 09:15:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

I am pregnant for the first time and I am thinking of a name for the baby. I never thought just coming up with a pretty name would be quite hard. My initial is M and my husband's initial is D so we would like to have M---- D----- as a guide for our baby's name both for a girl or a boy.

for a girl: Mishka D___
for a boy: M____ Davis

Can you please help me fill in the blanks and find a pretty name for our baby? Thank you!!!

P.S. There is also a possibility that we might have twins, so if you can come up with a great name with M___ D____ initials both for boy and girl, I would greatly appreciate it.

2007-12-17 09:13:06 · 23 answers · asked by ♥♥♥MiSSY♥♥♥ 4 in Baby Names

Ok this is a person that needs advice from someone else because i need to know a site that will get kids away and off of my neck today i was teaching and the kids were done and the note that the teacher said to tale them to the computer lab and there they had to go to a non adult site for just kids and i had no where so tommorow have to go back and do the same thing can some one tell me where they can go please!!!!! p.s. and also somewhere for me

2007-12-17 09:10:00 · 3 answers · asked by XandA 1 in Parenting

Emily Mae H.

Why or why not?

2007-12-17 09:00:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-12-17 08:52:59 · 8 answers · asked by Sassy Shut Your Mouth 5 in Parenting

I'm not finding out what I'm having, and I've kind of chosen the name Jennifer Joyce, or Jennifer Renate (pronounced Renata) if its a girl. And I have no idea for a boys name. I have a son Joshua Philipp Peter and a daughter Anna Sophie. I've chosen Robert Stephen for middle names for a boy. My husband is from Germany so it makes things a little harder, can't really use anything with a w or th. Also he can't pronounce v's very well. I'd like to go with something more traditional to go with my other kid's names. Names that are already taken in my family that I'd like to stay away from: Andrew, Joseph, Philipp, John, Peter, Benjamin, Dalton, Garrett, Luke, Jacob, Seth.
Boy names I like:
Frank
Ritter
Sven
Rainer
They don't really seem to go with my kids names though. Any suggestions are much appreciated.

2007-12-17 08:46:39 · 12 answers · asked by Stephanie W 5 in Baby Names

We don't want to use the bottle to comfort our little one fearing he (and we) will rely on the bottle too much. But we are at a loss for ideas for some things to use or do to help comfort him. He is 4 months old. Any ideas. Thanks.

2007-12-17 08:46:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

i am 8 months pregnant and my and my boyfriend have had sex probably 10 times since i have been pregnant. i just am not in the mood for it.... is this normal?

2007-12-17 08:46:13 · 29 answers · asked by LogansMommie 3 in Pregnancy

2007-12-17 08:45:06 · 21 answers · asked by dumbbrunnett88 3 in Baby Names

These are the boy names that we liked.

Holden
Lucas
Oliver (Ollie)
Ethan
Frankie
Stacy

What do you think? If you have any others please add them!

2007-12-17 08:44:00 · 8 answers · asked by baby_kakes 2 in Baby Names

Ideas appreciated!

2007-12-17 08:41:49 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

so like i post on my last question, im 17yrs old and 7weeks pregnant and i love my baby, im living with my parents right now, working a part-time job, i graduate from high school last year , my family doctor set me an appt with a psychologist next friday, the babys daddy run away when i told him i was pregnant, he doesnt want the baby at all,
my moms friend is 34yrs old and cant have kids, she keeps harrasing me all the time cuz she wants me to give her my baby for adoption AND IM NOT GIVING MY BABY UP FOR ADOPTION, she calls to my house every single freaking hr, she is always telling me she can be a better mom for my child and she will give everything to him/her, so i told her ''thanks but im keeping my baby, im not giving my baby up for adoption'' and she called me an irresponsable mom just bcuz i dont wanna give her my baby! (im mad) im planning on calling the cops on her, should i call the cops on her? or what should i do

2007-12-17 08:40:22 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

MY dh is being deployed and I am moving in with my mom so I can have some help when I have m twins. Well my mother inlaw is sooo mad about that, she tried talking m husband out of us moving even though we cant really afford this place and I will have someone with me 24/7 just in case something happens. She may not even come down to see her first grandbabies because of it. It is stupid. My hubby is also in a lot of debt so this would give us the chance to get out of it. She was going on nd on about how we should not move and how she would not get the same quality time with the grandbabies when she come down. give me a break lady. she just makes me so mad.

2007-12-17 08:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by oes 2 in Pregnancy

I am looking for pretty unique names, we already are thinking of something like chole but we dont have a middle name and not sure if there are any other names.. so could you list a middle name or other first and middle names...she is supposed to be born around the 25th....thanks

2007-12-17 08:38:33 · 14 answers · asked by ThatGirl 2 in Baby Names

the state says my mom makes too much money an wont help us because i live with her..I cant work because of my daughters health issue because a daycare wont take a chance with her. Can someone please tell me what im doing wrong an help me.

2007-12-17 08:32:27 · 11 answers · asked by jennkelli2005 1 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

when I move her into the crib next to my bed she immediately wakes up and screams like crazy. I end up putting her back in the bed with me and she sleeps there also. I feel exhausted in the morning from being kicked by her all night long. How do I put her in her crib and make her stay asleep? It would be easier if she doesn't wake up when I move her into it. She will not fall asleep in her own bed and I do not like to let her cry because she will cry for 30 minutes non-stop. Help?

2007-12-17 08:32:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-12-17 08:28:59 · 19 answers · asked by bbehle07 2 in Pregnancy

My husband likes the name Bailey Drew for a boy.. but I want to know if people are going to think its a girls name . open to other ideas as well. I like different names but nothing that is going to be hard to pronounce or get spelled right..

2007-12-17 08:28:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I am having a baby girl in February and I am considering the name Quinn but I am stuck on a middle name. I wanted Alexandra but that would give the initials QAC, or quack. Our last name is Chun, any suggestions.

2007-12-17 08:24:59 · 57 answers · asked by Christine C 2 in Baby Names

My husband and I are completely stuck on what to name our baby boy.He's due on Feb 2nd.We already have 2 boys,Harry and Jayden and 1 girl,Jessica.We've been disscussing names for ages and just can't decide.The names we have in mind are:

Charlie
Matthew
Noah
Bradley
Aaron
Max
Jackson
Callum

2007-12-17 08:21:33 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names