Pregnancy & Parenting - 19 December 2007

Hi All,

I dont know why I am asking this as even I know baby will come when she decides to. But just wanted to share it with you all. I am 38 weeks and 4 days. This is my first one and yesterday I went to the doctor, she said I am not dilated and baby is not dropped. Actually I dont feel like 38 weeks at all. I still go to work, run all the errands and can sleep nicely. I put on 32 pounds but dont feel that heavy and my tummy did not get very big. Everyone thinks I am 5-6 months pregnant.
Though I want the baby soon, I am scared of labor to death....

2007-12-19 07:16:01 · 6 answers · asked by Amily C 5 in Pregnancy

My sister Lacey is due to have twins any time around Christmas day. A girl and a boy. She is so excited about it. She wants to name her children Nouvel (No- vel, like Noel with a V) and Harvard. What do you think of the names? Lacey is a single mom and she wants some opinions.

2007-12-19 07:15:32 · 13 answers · asked by Mommy of Landon and Kaeyla 2 in Baby Names

Two questions really, no need to waste points, first, does anyone know what kind of "hair style" the doctors and nurses prefer for D Day? What kind did you have? How did you feel about it? If you were less than bushy,... how did you reach it to do it? I can barely reach it to wipe after I pee! and Also, I think I would like to try squatting as a labor and delivery position,... does any one have any experience with this? Does anyone have a picture or drawing of it,... sounds stupid, but I want to see what I am supposed to do, to make sure I am doing it right, and effectively. I have a book with some drawings of different positions for D Day, but not of this one. Thanks in advance guys.

2007-12-19 07:13:29 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pregnancy

I took a pg test and it said not pregnant could the test lie b/c i haven't been on my thang for 2 months and my tummy is getting bigger.

2007-12-19 07:13:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-12-19 07:12:22 · 36 answers · asked by Tiffany B 2 in Baby Names

not another teen movie or the american pie movies????

2007-12-19 07:12:20 · 12 answers · asked by whats going on? 1 in Adolescent

Ok so i heard that orgasms can bring on labor so I was trying to give myself some. Well before I even had one a small bit of liquid came out and then a little while after alot more. I'm wearing boxers and the whole entire thing is soaking wet..it even soaked through to the comforter and wet that. I know this is way too much info but I need to know if it's possible that was my water breaking..it has a faint smell kinda like urine a bit..pls help. Thanks in advance for all your answers

2007-12-19 07:11:09 · 14 answers · asked by Goldie 3 in Pregnancy

Are they going to think its "cool" to be pregnant young?

2007-12-19 07:11:07 · 26 answers · asked by ©smegma 1 in Adolescent

Give the best advice possible for a teen involved in self mutilation.

Best answer will be chosen approximately in one hour.

Thanks,
Violet

2007-12-19 07:10:45 · 8 answers · asked by Violet 4 in Adolescent

Now that 16 year-old Jamie Lynn is pregnant? I think the book would be great - sort of a "what not to do" when raising daughters.

2007-12-19 07:09:41 · 19 answers · asked by monicanena 5 in Parenting

my mom gave birth .. .. .. to my baby brother ..

and she called him .. SULTAN ..

what do u think we should call him ?? for short ..

TAN ,, OR TONY .. and why ?? plz answer ..

2007-12-19 07:08:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

My 2 month old baby felt warm so I took her temp. Her temp was taken under the arm and it was 100.3.????

2007-12-19 07:07:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

How ofter do you get away and what do you do?
Do you still do most the work once your husband gets off work?

I get Monday from 9-2 to go to the gym and mess around.
Also Thursdays from 4-6 to go to the gym.

2007-12-19 07:03:20 · 14 answers · asked by MB-n-KC 4 in Newborn & Baby

2007-12-19 07:02:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-12-19 06:59:58 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

2007-12-19 06:58:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-12-19 06:58:29 · 17 answers · asked by i love Link Larkin! 4 in Baby Names

I noticed two days ago while I was rubbing my stomach that when I touch my bellybutton it hurts, it is a rather sharp pain. I can't remember whether or not I have had this same experience in my other pregnancies and I was just wondering if it was normal or if anyone else has experienced this?

2007-12-19 06:55:54 · 8 answers · asked by MulattoWoman 1 in Pregnancy

My midwife can over to my house today and did a strech and sweep for me. I'm currently 3 CM dilated, 50% effaced and EXTREMLY soft.
Did anyone have a strech and sweep work for them?
She also said if I haven't had my baby by Saturday to call her at 10AM and she'll come do another.
I was due yesterday.

2007-12-19 06:54:52 · 3 answers · asked by Mama To 3 Girls&1 Boy 5 in Pregnancy

Any tips on the best way to go about it? My daughter will be turning 1 years old at the end of January 2008 and, at the suggestion from her dr, i plan on switching to cows milk at that point. But I'm wondering how you're supposed to do it? I have the following questions i'd appreciate any input on.
1. Do i cut all formula out at once and just give her whole milk?
2. Can I continue to use bottles to feed her her milk/formula until she is ready to transfer completely to a bottle?
3. How much cows milk should a just-turned-1-year-old drink (please give ounces if you know)
4. Whats the reason she can't just continue with formula?

2007-12-19 06:54:43 · 13 answers · asked by xkellogsx 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

i am 8 weeks pregnant.. my husband just got laid off, i dont work, we are already behind on our bills because of how slow work was for him before.. now our mortgage is behind.. i am so stressed.. how is this going to affect my pregnancy.. how can i relieve the stress.

2007-12-19 06:53:11 · 6 answers · asked by kisses 2 in Pregnancy

I've had some problems during my pregnancy - with a minor placental abruption at 12 weeks, and constant spotting and bleeding all through-out. I started PAINFUL braxton hicks at 16 weeks, and was put on PROCARDIA to control them - and my cervix has been checked every week since I was 24 weeks pregnant. I am 50% effaced as of now, and still am spotting for no reason. I am in constant unbelievable pain and on bed-rest. My OBGYN suggested to do a C-SECTION (I did not want a vaginal delievery regardless if i went to 40 weeks or not) I am just scared about my baby's condition at 36 weeks and 4 days. I know 37 is considered full term, but still....my doctor thinks its in my best interest. We've done a non-stress test, and it was perfect. My doctors words "A very healthy baby"...I just dont want him to end up in the NICU, - which means he'll have to be transferred to a different hospital than where I will be. We're doing a final ultrasound to check his size tomorrow. HELP! I AM GOING CRAZY!!

2007-12-19 06:52:33 · 10 answers · asked by Happy Momma of 2 Babies 1 in Pregnancy

How long does morning sickness normally last or when does it start?

With my first pregnancy I never had morning sickness and with this one it's been the same way so far. I am going to be 9 weeks pregnant this Friday ... so I wasn't sure if I was out of the clear or if it could still just being starting if it is going to happen.

Thanks for everyone that answers the question!

2007-12-19 06:50:59 · 13 answers · asked by T 6 in Pregnancy

I know i am still healing since i gave birth (its been 2 weeks) But my pubic bone and the area around my (clit) sorry To Much Information but its really really sore still. even if i tighten using kegel exercises or sometimes when i sit down or get up it feels like someone kicked me down their and its bruised. Is their anything i can use? maybe ice will help? Is it normal to still feel pain like this and when will it go away?

Also does your body type and your baby have anything to do with it? Im little and had a 9 lb baby but i dont think that has anything to do with it...we all have SOME pain...

2007-12-19 06:47:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

As a baby she did not get her first tooth until she was about 12 months old. She lost her first tooth at about almost 5 and in that year she lost all 4 bottom teeth. Now she just turned 6 and her top tooth is now loose. Is this normal? My daughter is also Huge for her age she just turned 6 yesterday and she is 4.1" and is 68 pounds. Any advice???

2007-12-19 06:44:41 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Grade-Schooler

I am about 4 - 5 weeks right now and sometimes I get what feels like light menstural cramps, they are not all the time, they just come and go and doesn't last very long either. I haven't had any spotting or anything, so I was wondering if the feelings I've been having is associated with things "stretching" in there? Thanks everyone for their answer, have a great day!!!
(Should I be worried or is this normal?) This is my first pregnancy :)

2007-12-19 06:43:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I had decided I would really not like my baby using them as they are hard to give up and I dont like the sight of toddlers walking round with them in, but Ive heard they reduce SIDS by 50%.

2007-12-19 06:41:22 · 38 answers · asked by KATIE K 5 in Newborn & Baby

ok,

step-mom: outside rain gauge
dad: tv remote locator

step-sibs:

Rilee (23): teamed up w/ Jade to get her Hairspray DVD
Derek (20): 3 beanies
Jayden (16): Fallout Boy: Infinity on High Deluxe Edition CD

my brothers:

Blake/Cole (15): teamed up with all other sibs and parents to get them Rock Band
Alec (12)/Kyler (11): teamed up with Jade to get them both new skateboard knee pads
Reese (8)/Cooper(7)/Isaac (6): teamed with Jade to get them the Dangerous book for Boys
Simon (3): Diego play set
Kaden (1): "trouble is my middle name" t-shirt

my sisters:

Zoe (13): "eat well, stay fit, die anyway" t-shirt (she loves that saying)
Sylvie/Bridget (9): teamed with Jade to get them HSM Mystery Date game and Hannah Montana Plug N Play tv game
Maddy (4): Princess Pajama set
Jaymee (2): cute jean skirt

i know it's a big family, but we're a step-half of us are adopted/foster kids family. anyway, do you think this is enough for everyone? if not, who needs more?

2007-12-19 06:36:21 · 19 answers · asked by ...... 2 in Parenting

I've always been right there to pick my son up from school, but one day I was standing in the same spot as usual & he didn't see me & I didn't see him. His classmates walked past me, but somehow I didn't see him walk past. I waited a minute thinking what I should do, so I walked into his classroom & his teacher said he walked out w/ the rest of the kids. Again I went outside to look for him, but couldn't find him. I went around the building (still looking) and into the principals office to find him sitting in a chair crying. That was 5 days ago & now he is worried that I won't find him & has cried off & on at school every day. I promised him that I will not let it happen again & that I will ALWAYS be there, etc, etc., but it does not seem to be comforting him & is making it really hard to drop him off knowing that he is probably going to cry again.....Any suggestions?

2007-12-19 06:35:29 · 18 answers · asked by ♥bigmamma♥ 6 in Grade-Schooler

2007-12-19 06:34:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy