Newborn & Baby - October 2007

ARE THEY GIRLS OR BOYS

2007-10-12 20:05:08 · 14 answers · asked by Latisha D 1

my future brother and sister in law have a six month old baby and the mother use to smoke pot but the father smokes pot everyday with the baby present. this really bothers me. they are not married yet. i am a licensed social worker, but i jsut got my licensed a couple months ago. well, he is alwyas smoking pot always. and it really bugs me. speciually with the baby. they are my future family, but ethically i am suppose to report this. but i feel i cant sicne they are fmaily. but i am concerned about the baby. i have expressed my concern to them and to my fiance. but nothing has changed. i could jsut not go over there anymore. but i am concerned about the 6 month old.....what do i do? nark on them? but i could lose my job too, if anyone else found out i knew and didnt report.....

2007-10-12 18:35:57 · 17 answers · asked by drock 1

hi i just wanted to say that isnt it good that there is something like this to help when family relationships dont seem to exist as in the past when mums, grandmums and aunts were on hand to answer all of our new parent questions

2007-10-12 17:35:20 · 10 answers · asked by madiesmum 6

I'm wondering what the big differences are between the two. I've heard that your milk is best for the baby but then there are formulas now that are close to matching that. Is any way better than the other? This will be my first baby so I really don't have experience in this field. Just wondering what other people have chosen to do.

2007-10-12 17:20:06 · 25 answers · asked by N and A's Momma 7

2007-10-12 16:02:34 · 26 answers · asked by moncia 1

I breastfeed my son, and I've always heard how a [new] baby knows who their mother is and how they recognize their mothers milk [and could supposedly pick it out of a crowd].
My question is:
For the babies who are formula fed - do they have the same connections with their mothers? Can they still pick their mother out of the crowd?
[my son is 3 months and I plan on breastfeeding him until he's 9-12 months]
I just don't want to lose any connection when I stop breastfeeding. When he is no longer breast fed - will he still be able to pick me out of the crowed?

[and for the babies who have NEVER been breastfed - can they pick their mothers out of the crowed?]

It's my first baby .. thanks :]

2007-10-12 15:42:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey all....
Today i was at the gas station with my mom & my five week old duaghter Emm. My mom gave me the money & asked me to go pay for the gas so i got Emma ( she was in her car seat i didn't want to leave her alone in the car even though my mom was only like 5 feet away) & i was standing in the line when i saw the parents of a baby leave her alone in the car to go buy a soda. So i went over near the car & sat on a bench with Emma to keep an eye on the baby. The parents came back & asked me what i was doing & i told them that if i EVER saw them doing that again i would call the cops & cps. They got mad at me, & told me i didn't know anything ( i am a young mother). since i'm a teen & that it was perfectly safe to leave there baby alone in the car for a couple of minuter ( there baby was young too only a couple of weeks old).
How can some parents be so stupid? Has anybody else seen somthing like this?

2007-10-12 14:30:24 · 18 answers · asked by marrisa2556 2

I was thinking of feeding him this amount for his last feeding of the night so may be he will sleep longer... He usually eats about 4 oz. per feeding... Any thoughts?

2007-10-12 13:59:00 · 16 answers · asked by bababoey24 2

Often, my 2 week old will fall asleep during her bottle, which is GREAT! However, I will try to burp her, and sometimes this will go on for upward of 10 minutes (constant patting and rubbing on her back in different positions) and it just seems to put her in a deeper sleep sometimes, and no burp. Is it necessary for a formula fed baby to burp at every feeding??

2007-10-12 13:53:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband-to-be (8 days!) and I have always talked about having kids right after the wedding. He is in his late 30s and we don't want to wait too long. However, we both got great jobs in Manhattan about 2 years ago and moved here to better our careers. I didn't expect things to advance so rapidly and I am now the breadwinner and have awesome income potential. I never thought I would make so much money in my life. It is really wonderful, however there is always a downside. My schedule is crazy! I have been to 7 cities in the past 4 weeks and can't remember a night that I have been able to sleep more than 5 hours. It is a rough lifestyle....the travel is really exhausting and I am constantly pulling all-nighters.

I am starting to question if I would be able to handle a this job and a new baby. I don't see how it is possible. I always hear from people not to put your life on hold for job, but how to you make that balance? Any working Moms out there with suggestions? Thoughts? Advice?

2007-10-12 13:53:47 · 11 answers · asked by NoTurningBackNow 5

My 6 month old fell asleep around 6 pm (very early for bed and not his usual nap time). He is still sleeping at 8:45 and has slept through his usual dinner time. Should I wake him to feed him or let him sleep? And if I let him continue to sleep and then he wakes sometime in the night hungry, isn't that messing up his regular sleep schedule? What would you do?

2007-10-12 13:50:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had a baby a week and 3 days ago. i had a c section.

i'm haveing a hard time cause he was born early and is in the nicu.

my hubby only will touch me when he wants a bj or a hand job. he never wants to hold me when i'm crying. am i wrong to be upset about it.

2007-10-12 13:30:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I have had acne since the middle of my pregnancy, and I gave birth 10 weeks ago. It just keeps getting worse and I actually have some cysts that just keep coming back. Anyway, the dermatologist gave me a prescription for some gel that I just rub on to my skin. I haven't gotten the prescription filled yet because I am getting mixed answers as to whether it is safe or not to use while breastfeeding. It is called Cleocin Gel..and the generic is Clindamycin gel. Has anyone else ever used this or had different answers as to whether it is safe to use. The dermatologist and the pediatrician both say it is alright but the pharmacist and the pharmacy web site say that it is not safe to use and it actually says do not use while breastfeeding. Just wondering if anyone else has had experience with this gel. Thanks

2007-10-12 12:47:05 · 5 answers · asked by Garrett's Mommy 2

About a month ago, my 8 month old had tubes put in and his adenoids removed. Since then, there has been a constant flow of fluid from both ears. Is this normal? Should I be worried? Doesn't seem to bother him. We see the pediatrician on Tuesday for a regular check up.

2007-10-12 12:39:12 · 5 answers · asked by sachafamily5 2

I'm not sure if i'm supposed to move him when he is:

one year AND 22 lbs
or is it,
one year OR 22 lbs

2007-10-12 11:32:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no children. My friend and her husband are having their first baby, a boy in December. I'm supposed to bring advice to the baby shower for the new parents. So my question is; What advance do you have to give to new parents?? Thanks, greatly appreciated!

2007-10-12 09:58:29 · 5 answers · asked by Kendal's Mommy 2

i got the okay to start on solids from his doctor about a month and a half ago i've tried cereal sweet potatoes apricots apple sauce peas carrots everything! ill put it in his mouth and he will make a funny face and spit it out any suggestions ??

2007-10-12 09:48:11 · 7 answers · asked by nrivera_11 2

can i just mash it up for my baby or do i have to use baby food sweet potatoes?

2007-10-12 09:07:52 · 9 answers · asked by DONNAGAN 6

i drink probably every other weekend.. i drnk proly 2 ..32 oz of malt liquor ..ive drank since she was a month old im breast feeding her so will it affect her in the future..shes doin fine now she crawls she trys to stand herself up shes doin everything that a 8 month old should be doing dos that mean that the alcohol didnt get to her cuz ive been drinkin since she was a month old.. but sometimes i get guilty cuz i dont want to hurt her but i like to drink.. but its so hard to get her on the bottle i need advice.

2007-10-12 08:43:26 · 39 answers · asked by Lindsey S 1

I'm 5'3, 168lbs at the moment.. I had a baby 5 months ago and gained 30lbs... Luckily I lost my baby weight, but still want to lose 40lbs, I originally wanted to lose before I got pregnant... Im a single parent, so I don't have alot of time between work, and taking care of my son.. Any suggestions on any diets / quick workouts I can do to lose weight?

2007-10-12 08:30:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-12 07:49:27 · 8 answers · asked by gemini baby 2

My son's almost 5 weeks old, and he's at the stage where he wants to hold something. He grabs his clothes and swing them around or take his pacifier out of his mouth and shake it like a rattle. He'll also grab his blankets, but is in the habit of pulling it over his head, and tries to hold on to his bottles.

He's very small though (just over 6 lbs) and none of the 'standard' rattles and toys for babies will fit in his hand. Any ideas what I can give him to play with? I won't mind if he keeps hanging on to his clothes, if that's the only option, but I'd like to start giving him something more interesting to play with soon.

2007-10-12 07:15:08 · 22 answers · asked by elainevdb 6

my doc just told me not to clean the litter box she did not say i should get rid of them.and i know there are people who have cats and babys.well my baby is due next month and right now we are redoing our house so we are staying in the guest house but it has no doors or bathroom we go in the house for all that but we do everything else in the guest house so pretty much its one big room no doors what would you do about your cats?how to keep them away from the baby?we have 3 young cats no more than 6 motnhs old and im a lil afraid that when we go to sleep they might try to get in there but i have a crib that is coverved so nothing can get in.but if they where to jump on top of it they could be sitting on top of the baby and who knows what would happen.so who has had cats and what would you say?please dont tell me to get ride of my cats im asking for people who have cats and babys.if i have to get ride of my cats i will but if theres another way i would like to know.thanks <3

2007-10-12 06:28:05 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have this pet peeve, and would like other's opinions on it. I get so annoyed when people say that having a dog is like having a baby. For example, someone on my myspace was telling me how cute my baby was, and then said that they have a new dog, and it's like she has a baby too. What do I say to that? There is NO comparison.
I'm surprised at my reaction, because I am a really easy-going person. I guess it's because my daughter is getting two teeth in at the exact same time, and is extremely grumpy. She is also learning how to walk, so there is this underlining fear of a serious fall. I think it takes a special kind of person to be a (good) mother, so it almost feels like an insult when someone says that having a puppy is the same thing as a child.
I guess I just need a nap..LOL

2007-10-12 04:55:19 · 14 answers · asked by linedancer563 6

2007-10-12 04:23:17 · 27 answers · asked by jc2006 4

also,I am catholic...My husband is not...does he also need to attend the "classes" or just me?

2007-10-12 04:13:29 · 11 answers · asked by kelly 3

Has anyone had a baby so early? If so I would like to know what developmental problems, if any, did the baby experience after leaving hospital.

2007-10-12 02:57:02 · 23 answers · asked by Brown_shooga_2007 2

A friend of mine who works at Brussels Airport told me this happened on one of their flights from Africa to Brussels. does anyone know what the official rules for this are?

2007-10-12 02:37:48 · 6 answers · asked by slashgirl_1984 5

Seren just won't stop screaming today, she is so grumpy. Has been grumpy for the last few dys but today she is REALLY going for it. Im not feeling too good myself and keep going a little dizzy etc. When I don't feel well then everything seems so much worse and her screaming is going straight through me. Im trying to comfort her and make her feel better but she won't stop. Any ideas? She is 5 months old. Thanks

2007-10-12 02:12:33 · 30 answers · asked by Serry's mum 5

I have a 10 week old and this morning I felt a lump on the right side near his neck on the back of his head. You can not see it. You can just feel it. When you touch it , it kind of moves around..... Anyone ever seen this and it was serious or wasn't serious??

I am calling the doctor as soon as they open. :-(

2007-10-12 01:59:21 · 10 answers · asked by Cutie 3