Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - February 2007

Hi,

This morning at my doctor's appointment she told me that she wanted me to come back on Friday morning for a non-stress test and blood work because my blood pressure was much higher than she'd like ( it was 144/95, its usually 120/70)....she told me to pack a hospital bag and bring it with me because there's a chance they may have to induce depending on the test results. I will be 36 weeks and 3 days...I am very very very worried about how my baby's health will be... Has anyone had a preemie born around this time? What was your experience like?

2007-02-28 09:45:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 09:38:07 · 9 answers · asked by lila03 1

I have been in the early stages of labor for the past 2 days now with constant contractions. I went in to the hospital but they sent me home I am only 2 cem but I am a week over due I am in pain and incredibly tired do you think if they broke my water it would speed up things? my doctor told me not to go longer then a week and it has been.

2007-02-28 08:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by Shawny J 1

Whats a viable alternative? People giving birth to unwanted children?

I don't see adoption as an alternative. I think that would be more traumatic for everyone involved.

I don't want a debate, I have my views and I'm entiltied to them. I would just like to hear what those pro lifers suggest.

Ok you could say 'keep your legs shut' but who on earth can say they only have sex to have babies? And no contraception is 100% so shouldn't there be a safety net?

Obviously I worry that there seems to be a trend towards just getting an abortion rather than use contracetption but its needs to be aknowledged that sometimes contraception fails.

2007-02-28 08:43:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wa wondering this because I do go to school full time, and money expenses are huge! Im experiencing the loss of my dad and having to come up with the expenses of his death as well as the expenses of his debts on top of my own, and being 5 months pregnant and having nothing left for this baby can get stressful and tiering. I just want to know what are some good options people have to sugest.

2007-02-28 08:40:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

and why?

yes OF COURSE we all want HEALTH and that is the only important thing..and the baby would be loved the same regardless of sex..I had to throw that in or else half the answers would say "health is all that matters"..DUH..*YAWN*

2007-02-28 08:39:34 · 13 answers · asked by mrs michelle 4

i'm trying to pick a good name
and i just love russin names but i can't pick one
i i would like to know its meaning to

2007-02-28 07:56:48 · 5 answers · asked by Shauna B 1

I'm from the United States and saw this news story last night. I know my country doesn't view either food or the human form in a healthy manner, and I'm curious whether your opinions differ from those of the people here I've talked to.

2007-02-28 07:14:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am the world's biggest wuss and I'm 12 weeks pregnant (yeah, laugh it up!). I am petrified of needles. To be honest, I'm not really worried about the labor pains too much (but I am worried, lol), I'm more worried about the epidural needle, the I V and the stitches afterwards. I really think I will pass out every time I have to move (because of pain down there). I really hope the labor pains make me more tolerable of pain. What do you think?

2007-02-28 07:12:52 · 6 answers · asked by DGBrandy 2

I hate these freaky book things you get that actually read the story to your kid. Like the leapfrop lerning pad and whatever else. How long does it take to read a book with your child? Or sit with a pen and paper and help your child learn to write?

Why do people bother having kids in the first place?

Whats the point in parents? At this rate we will be replaced by giant green frogs!

2007-02-28 07:01:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 06:42:13 · 13 answers · asked by Deus V 2

2007-02-28 06:37:11 · 13 answers · asked by kavitha 1

I mean right from birth companies like leapfrog etc are hell bent on producing toys that sing the alphabet and 123 over and over and over again!

Whats the point? If a child does learn to recite its alphabet or numbers it will be pure repitition, no actual concept of the numbers.

It just bugs me!! Playing with toys is learning enough and I prefer the old fashioed good old fun ones!

*rant over*

2007-02-28 06:36:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 06:20:37 · 13 answers · asked by raging bull 1

Right now I am currently pregnant with my boyfriends child and I am 17 and he is the same but, about to turn 18 in may. Now if everything goes smoothly, when I turn 18 in Dec should i Marry him?I plan to keep the child and he wasn't raise to leave a girl pregnant so if he is there when i give birth in november should I?

2007-02-28 06:17:35 · 28 answers · asked by Kiki (Koatic) 2

2007-02-28 06:04:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 beautiful boys (3 and 5). Both were conceived prior to ever having allergy shots. I had absolutely no problems with either pregnancy. For the last year and a half, I have been getting allergy shots, And am currently at my maintenance level. I miscarried in August, and just had another miscarriage this past week. Everything I've read says that it's safe, and so have the doctors, but this weighs on my mind heavily. Has anyone out there taken shots while pregnant, or discontinued shots during pregnancy? I'd really appreciate any comments.

2007-02-28 05:56:06 · 4 answers · asked by fresh8 1

i know this sounds kinda weird..but u know how it would feel when a baby moves around in your stomach and kinda bumps around? well mines been doing that lately, and i know its not gas because it dont feel like gas. i went three months without a period and went to the gyno n she gave me a preg test (pee n cup) and it showed neg so she put me on birthcontrol then like a couple months later i started my period and it lasted for 27 days but it was really light, i went back, she changed to birthcontrol and it stopped but now no period this month and ive been having all the preg. symptoms and and the bumping around in my belly..and my abdomen has looked swolen and ive gained some weight, sore breast, cravings, headaches and bucha other stuff.what could this be? i know its not just all in my head. i mean i never think about it really or nuthin and i know its not physcological.

2007-02-28 05:18:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 05:15:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 04:56:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many of you have had to work two jobs? How do you make it work out without jeapardizing your relationship with your child?

2007-02-28 04:36:41 · 5 answers · asked by angelbaby 7

I am doing a letter to the editor about abortion, I think its a human. And I think abortion is wrong. Please help me out. I dont want to be wrong, and get 0 pts on my paper in college. But I also want to stand up for what I believe in. Thank you.

2007-02-28 04:13:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boss and I were just talking about insurance and I accidentaly told her that my fiance and I are thinking of starting to try for a baby after we get married in July.....What do you think she is thinking???

2007-02-28 03:54:03 · 6 answers · asked by sundragonjess 5

I'm on birth control pills, first of all. I had my period from Feb 12-16. The next week me and my husband had sex. I was a week late taking my pills, which I still haven't started back. Lately I've been real tired, my breast is a lil sore, and i to go to the bathroom every hour and a half. I keep feeling something in my lower abdomen flutter or something(I already have 1 child). Is it possible that I could be pregnant? Me and my husband are talking about having another one, but haven't decided yet.

2007-02-28 03:09:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

inspiring songs that talk of motherly love or the joy of having a daughter, and the likes..

2007-02-28 03:06:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok. The reason I have missed my period for 2 years is because I got pregnant and then after I had my baby I breastfed him. He is now over a year and I stopped breastfeeding 3 weeks ago. I have not gotten my period still. Will it take time until I get it? I thought once you stoped breastfeeding I would get it. Need Info on that, THanK YOu ALL!!!!!

2007-02-28 02:55:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 11 month old who I am trying to get to stop nursing he did ok during the day yesterday without (he only nurses when he wants to go to sleep) and last night he through a fit and cried for 3 hours!!!! I was so tired that I gave in and nursed him.....any ideas on how to get him to stop...how old was your child when you stopped nursing and how did you get your child to stop?

2007-02-28 02:10:51 · 9 answers · asked by atchisons2006 2

My kid goes to a public school and I am sick and tired of those ghetto kids bringing down the standard and making good performance look like its a shameful "white" thing... If you study hard, do your homework then you're not keeping it real! You are supposed to be a dumb-witted lazy-a..s underwear-showing thug to be respected... So I am taking my kid out of that hood and into a private school. Are you with me?

2007-02-28 02:09:33 · 5 answers · asked by Rona9 2

It might sound wierd but my friend said the other day because you dont have your periods for 9 months that you have it for ages afterwards? Just wondering

2007-02-28 02:01:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suddenly had a very strange thought about breastmilk...
Does is go bad like cows milk?
Can you make cheese/butter/ice cream/yogurt from it
What does it taste like?
I know this is totally strange...and mabye even a little gross...im sorry...im just really curious!
HAHA

2007-02-28 01:50:28 · 18 answers · asked by Catlin 2