Pregnancy & Parenting - 26 December 2007

Ok, I'm a guy and do wear girl clothes. My parents are fine with it and so are my friends. I'm very popular. My grandparents are VERY strong Christians and they say it's inappropriate. I actually in the Christmas choir for my school and I was wearing a Santa dress. After the concert alot of my friends were saying I did a really good job on my solo and my grandparents came up and all they did was scold me. I actualy got a really nice dress for Christmas from my girlfriend and they freaked out.
What should I do?

2007-12-26 14:35:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

My daugher is almost 5 months old and isnt sleeping through the night. She used to only get up once or twice during the night but for the past couple weeks its been every 2-3 hours she gets up!!! I need my sleep! Everyone tells me they think shes teething but i dont see any signs of it! Ive tried simethicone drops and cereal before bed! Ive tried letting her sleep in my room and in her own room! Nothing seems to work! And she only takes like 2 hours worth of naps during the day total, sometimes not even that! Any advice or ideas? much appreciated!

2007-12-26 14:34:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Whether you are a formula feeding mother or just storing breast milk to get away for a couple hours I was curious about what temperature you give the bottle to baby.

This question is specifically targeted for newborns. I got a baby bottle warmer and don't feel safe using it. Can I just use normal room temperature tap water??

2007-12-26 14:26:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

Im due on January 4th and the baby is already over 8 pounds and 10 ounces from the ultrasound I had last week. I currently don't feel much of anything . I have grown used to being pregnant and the babies nursery and everything has been ready for quite some time now.

A month ago I was much more "oh the baby is coming" and now I honestly don't think about it at all. It's like im just used to getting thru my day with extra weight on my body.

Is it normal not to think about the baby at all at this point? I do, but not like I used to. Im more exhausted than I have been during any point in my pregnancy, and sleep is difficult but nothing is unbearable... I just feel like myself...?

2007-12-26 14:23:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

for adoption?

2007-12-26 14:21:49 · 12 answers · asked by JuST aNoTHeR GuuRL 1 in Adoption

I've realized over time, I've had this increasing desire to be a mother.. not only a mother, but the mother of my love's children. He means the world to me! I want to share something so special as having children together. I know he and I will be working partners as parents.. neither of us will do "most of the work". With all this going on through my heart and brain nearly all the time, I'm unsure if I'll be able to put this off until I graduate from college. Now, looking back at my feelings, it seems like the last how many months I was just at a "plateau" where I thought there's no way I could want them more than I did. I want them even more now. Right now, I feel like I need to ask him if I promise not to say anything until it feels like I cannot bear it anymore if he'd agree to let it happen also. He wants us to have children as much as I do. I don't imagine myself hitting this point until senior year, is it a bad idea? :(

2007-12-26 14:21:40 · 7 answers · asked by TashaD 2 in Parenting

My husband and I can not agree on a first name!

The baby is a boy and will have the name Alfonso for his middle name (that's daddys middle name :) )

Does anyone have any suggestions for a first name to go with Alfonso?

2007-12-26 14:20:54 · 23 answers · asked by Mamma of 3 4 in Baby Names

Everyone always says (pediatricians as well) that toddlers should not have peanuts/peanut butter until age 2; 3 if allergies run in the family.

But what about the fact that parents still give their under-twos chocolate (most of which is processed in peanut factories)? Parents feed their children fast food and Oriental foods, often fried in peanut oils. They feed their children crackers and pretzels, which also are often from the same peanut factories.

So really, what's the big deal when the under-twos are probably getting peanuts in their system regardless, unless the parents are super-vigilant about looking for these things (which I'd bet most aren't and I bet most peds aren't telling them to read every label of every food and fast food).

Peanut is peanut. Once it's in the system, it's in the system, whether it was introduced as the nut, as butter, as oil or as peanut dust.

Anyone care to help me figure this out?

2007-12-26 14:15:58 · 7 answers · asked by nathalie 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I asked a question like this before and i accidentally wrote Without. sorry about that.

2007-12-26 14:15:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

I am looking for truely unique names for my unborn daughter. I would like names from around the world.

2007-12-26 14:14:59 · 20 answers · asked by Punkysays 1 in Baby Names

i dont understand why people get abortions.
im not trying to insult anybody...
but idk..
a lot of people get abortions because they arent ready fo a baby or to be parents...

just because you get an abortion doesnt mean you're not still a parent..
cause you are.
your just the parent of a dead baby.
you could just put it up for adoption.

and i can kinda understand that some people get it when they are raped..
but idk...
whats your take on abortion?

2007-12-26 14:10:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Jazlynn? Yay or Nay?
Jazlynn Rose?
Jazlynn (?)
Help?

2007-12-26 14:05:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

Ok, I'm a guy and do wear girl clothes. My parents are fine with it and so are my friends. I'm very popular. My grandparents are VERY strong Christians and they say it's inappropriate. I actually in the Christmas choir for my school and I was wearing a Santa dress. After the concert alot of my friends were saying I did a really good job on my solo and my grandparents came up and all they did was scold me. I actualy got a really nice dress for Christmas from my girlfriend and they freaked out.
What should I do?

2007-12-26 14:02:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

One day he thought he was from naruto he was doing hand signs. The next day he thought he was from dragonball Z he looked at me like i was a bad guy and did that one thing with his hands like he was shooting out that blue wave. Do you think i should beat him up.

2007-12-26 14:01:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

I hate to call my daughter a spoiled brat but that is exactly what she is. We punish her time out going to her room no spanking, but nothing seems to work. She is sassy, rude and plan mean to me especially. I was raised with spankings and turned out just fine. Im wondering if this is how I should start to punish her.

I work in an elementary school and I would say over 75% of kids today are brats and I wonder if this is from the lack of discipline in homes? You don't have to work in school to notice it either just go around children. Is it just me or does anyone else see this.

I'm not saying the reason is because few ppl spank I don't know the reason all I need a is advice on how to get an 8 yr old to show me respect.

2007-12-26 14:00:13 · 20 answers · asked by blueeyd_princess 5 in Parenting

My son is 14 weeks and he sleeps about 4 hours at night with a mid-night feeding. Just curious about what month they start to sleep through the night. Thanks

2007-12-26 13:57:58 · 16 answers · asked by damacios_gurl_20 2 in Newborn & Baby

These are 4 boy names that I like,

Jaxon Isaiah (hub wants it spelt this way)
Isaac Jean (prn like Gene but want it spelled this way for family)
Henry Jude
Kobe Reed

which one is your favorite

2007-12-26 13:57:29 · 55 answers · asked by corrick_1 6 in Baby Names

he will eat nuggets,oatmeal,and grits.itr is very difficult at meal time.he insists on baby food. is this normal?any suggestions?

2007-12-26 13:56:39 · 9 answers · asked by Angela P 1 in Newborn & Baby

My 15 mnth old daughter had the MMR shot last tuesday...(8 days ago) her pcp said it might take a week for the usual fever/rash to show up...but since the day after (wednesday) she's had very very loose stools.
She tends to have loose stools when something in her body changes anyway (lack of sleep, new food, a cold, ect), and I know she has a sensative stomach..but it seems excessive now...
No fevers, but she doesn't want to eat much, and she's sleeping horribly (not wanting to nap)
I asked my sister-in-law about her daughter's reaction, and she said Kelsie had the loose stools for a month after the shot! Has this happened to anyone else? Is this normal? I really don't want to call the doctor because when I do call I feel dumb, since they tell me "as long as she's peeing, drinking and acting normal she's fine"
it's just loose, not watery-diarrhea..sorta like when she was a newborn...any ideas?

2007-12-26 13:54:21 · 5 answers · asked by AddieMom13 5 in Toddler & Preschooler

I'm 23 weeks pregnant with a baby boy. The father is now SET on naming the baby after him (as in, Adam Jr.). I'm not 100% sold on the idea (what if the father isn't around 16 years from now? I'll be sick of it haha), but I also can't find any other names that I like! I thought I was ok with naming him the "junior," but now, I'm just not so sure. Any advice? Is it good to name a baby boy after his dad? Thanks!

2007-12-26 13:54:20 · 20 answers · asked by jennifer 3 in Baby Names

2007-12-26 13:54:02 · 30 answers · asked by sweet thang 1 in Pregnancy

my daughter is breast fed uptill now.She has not taken bottle at all.She wasnt interested in any kind of food but now ,she isnt taking milk as well.I use to force her every time to feed.She doesnt pick anything from the table too.im really very worried.Otherwise she is happy and playful child.

2007-12-26 13:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

2007-12-26 13:49:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

Ok, I'm 16 and getting married. My fiance has been living with me for about 3 months. Most of my mom's side of the family say it's inappropriate and will not attend.
What should I do?

2007-12-26 13:47:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

How long should kids remain vegetarian?

2007-12-26 13:45:50 · 8 answers · asked by Peace be onto you... 2 in Parenting

My son eats 41 ounces a day plus he gets cereal twice a day. He ALWAYS seems hungry. He weighs 14.4lbs (which the doc said is good) But why, why, why is he eating so much? It seems like whenever he's awake he's eating, then he cries to go to sleep. Is this normal? This is my 3rd kid and this just seems like too much food. Do you think it would help to give him other solids than rice cereal?

2007-12-26 13:36:06 · 10 answers · asked by brandons_mommi 2 in Newborn & Baby

2007-12-26 13:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by valerie d 1 in Pregnancy

sometimes he will eat pablem with veggies in it but most of the time he just turns up his nose and wont eat anything except breastmilk. I need some ideas cause very soon I would like to wean him. thanks

2007-12-26 13:30:07 · 2 answers · asked by jilly 3 in Newborn & Baby

What do you think of the name Raveen?

2007-12-26 13:27:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

ok so i Live in Los Angeles CA n i wanna know can a 17 year old girl get an abortion without any parents finding out?
and where can she go?

2007-12-26 13:26:35 · 22 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pregnancy