Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - December 2007

I am 26 years old, I took a plea bargain for a felony when I was 22. Fresh out of college at my first job I got involved with some people including my boss who was taking money from the company. Now I'm 6 months pregnant, am unable to obtain employment, have no transportation and am not able to obtain subsidized housing. I don't want to have to leave my baby at the hospital. My church doesn't have the means to offer assistance Are there any programs or something or someway for me to be able to take care of this baby that I am not aware of...Please don't tell me about how I made stupid choices and it's my problem...I know all this-I need help I have 3 months to find a way to keep this baby. Please help.

2007-12-19 15:46:01 · 11 answers · asked by Mia 1

2007-12-19 14:21:23 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay - my brother's ex-fiance just had a baby of which she claims is his, but he is unsure. He thinks she was having an affair when they had a brief break-up.

What are his rights to getting a paternity test? If she applies for child support, will there be an automatic paternity test done? Or does he have to seek it out himself and go to child services (or whatever else they're called) and request a test?

He is really stressed out about it and unsure which path to take. He wants to be a part of this childs life, but he doesn't want to end up paying for a child that could potentially not be his....any help would be fantastic.

Best Answer will be given!!! =)

Thanks!

2007-12-19 10:46:16 · 7 answers · asked by Sam 2

My first birth experience was a circus. There were people present that I didn't want. People telling me don't do the epidural, others saying if I was in pain to take the meds, and teen family members brought in by other family members to show me as an example of what it's like to have a baby. I don't want my second birth experience to be like this. Is there a polite way to say, no you can not come until afterward? I know some of them already that are going to be hurt if I don't ask them to be there when the baby is born. So what can I say?

2007-12-19 10:18:56 · 11 answers · asked by rizing 4

if you could choose or had to ?

2007-12-19 08:53:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

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

I was walking through the mall the other day and this lady about mid 30-ish had her three daughters with her. And their names were outstandingly uncomman. But Rhythm was the most uncommon..... the other two were Eden and Romy. I just got bumfoozled when I heard it. But I kind of thought it was adorable too. But anyways.... lol!

2007-12-19 04:54:41 · 6 answers · asked by *~Emma~* 2

i am expecting my 3rd child next June. my husband and i are trying to figure out if he should work a full time and a part time job so i can continue to work part time or if i should take a year or so off of work. financially, we can afford for me to take a year off but i dont think it is fair to him. if i take time off he doesnt have to work another job at all. he can keep just the one and i can stay home or if i get bored, work on the weekends when he is home to be with the kids. i would like to know if you had the option, which would you choose? i have only take the 6 weeks off after the other 2 kids and we have always split the bills 50/50. am i being selfish if i dont want to go back to work right away? please, lend your advice. thank you in advance

2007-12-19 04:32:00 · 12 answers · asked by Kathy 2

Okay, so i got my period last month a week after i had sex, an havent had sex ssince(long distance raltionship)i took 2 tests prior to 12/14/07. I started spotting exactly 1 week before i was suppopsed to start my placebo pill. 12/14/07 is when i had surgery, unrelated, and they took a pt, and it came back neg. i was put on pain killers and antibiotics. i started my placebo time on pill, b/c no one directed me otherwise. when i started my placebo, it was heavier then the spotting, but still not like a regular period. Also, my "period" i have had crampsToday, which will be the 4th day of my placebo pill, is is lighter than ever. My question is, is there a possibility i could still be pregnant? OR is it from all the mediction. I took all the antibiotics and that was yesterday morning or the night before, and stopped taking the pain killers yesterday morning about 9 b/c it was making me too sick, and i could run errands. Today, i think i am waking up with migraine. What do you think??

2007-12-19 04:21:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would it be under FMLA or short/long term disability if you can?

2007-12-19 04:14:47 · 22 answers · asked by Cita 2

I love my life but would love 2 b able to 2 b someone else, I beleive swaping is posible through astro projection if interested please anwer and say what you look like. lol

2007-12-19 04:00:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

How bad did people get stretch marks and when did they start developing?
Are there are good creams/oils to use to prevent them?
SOOO scared cause i got my first one today! :(

2007-12-18 21:56:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm an AP mom and I'm wondering what I could do on new years so that both my daughter and I have a good night...it will most likely be just me and her since everyone else in the world is going out!

2007-12-18 21:46:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am due with my 2nd child in april, and i don't want anymore kids after this one. i want to get my tubes tied. By the way i am 22 years old and i live in florida.

#1) i want to know, What is the age that they will 'Tie your tubes'?

#2) and if i am 2 young how do i go about getting papers signed for me to get it done anyway?

#3) And what is the law in florida about getting it done while you have your c section?

and i have decided that i ONLY want 2 kids. After all It is MY Decision. In Todays world it is VERY Exspencive to raise more that 2 kids. and i don't want my kids having to do without. Because they come from a large family. i come from a family with 5 kids. and i don't want to go through that.

2007-12-18 18:17:01 · 2 answers · asked by KiKi 2

My due date is 2/11/08 and my LMP was 5/7/07.I know most women concieve 2 weeks after their LMP but is it possible that i concieved before my last period? Which is more likely concieving 5/5/07 or 5/30/07?

2007-12-18 18:12:36 · 4 answers · asked by MS. MINK 2

I told my husband that I dont want his mother involved in the baby's life at all. This woman is beyond evil and I dont trust her at all. He knows the reason and he agrees with me but what do I do when she finds out about the baby and stuff like that?

2007-12-18 17:51:21 · 14 answers · asked by Braedyn is due 5/8/08! 2

I mean, I can understand different opinions about abortion...however, I do not believe that harrassing a woman in any way, or choosing to kill a doctor that works at an abortion clinic, valid in any way. Why would you go out of your way to hurt somebody if you are such a christian? Even vulgar language and claiming that people are baby killers...it's just pathetic. If people are anti-abortion that's fine...but I don't think people have the right to try and ram their opinion down everybodies throat because "God" doesn't believe in abortions or they themselves think its wrong. Why can't people just accept the fact that there are different opinions and everybody has the right to choose?

These people are just a bunch of crazies! What do you think?

2007-12-18 15:55:18 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 15:29:53 · 40 answers · asked by mindy v 2

This isn't exactly a question.. so, lets make it one.

What will she have/name it? lol

2007-12-18 12:10:43 · 12 answers · asked by ... 1

Here is the situation. My husband and I vastly disagree about who should be godparents to our unborn twins. We are ELCA Lutherans, if that makes any difference. We have a daughter, and got her baptized when she was 7 months old because we could not agree on the godparents. We finally agreed on friends, one who goes to church regularly, and one who definitely has faith, but doesn't attend church regularly. Now it seems like a dauting task to have to agree on godparents for the twins.

My husband believes that it should be someone who we feel close to, and who would be a good role model for our child throughout life. While I agree with this, I also believe that since this is one of two sacraments that our church practices, this is a religious event, and the godparents to our children should at the very least be those who believe in God, Jesus, and have a good sense of spirituality. My husband wants to choose a good friend who only goes to church for weddings and funerals. Help!

2007-12-18 09:47:29 · 12 answers · asked by Kristin B 2

Is anyone else sick of looking 'mumsy'? I went to a mother and baby group for the first time today and I seemed to be the only one who looked all mumsy and not very flattering at all. All the other mums looked amazing, very trendy clothes on, make-up and hair perfect and without any extra flab anywhere. Whereas I seem to look run down, totally unglamorous and very VERY mumsy! Am I the only one or does anyone else feel like this?

2007-12-18 07:12:30 · 8 answers · asked by angelcakes 5

So I'm quite sure that there are a few Planned Parenthoods in Ottawa, Ont. (Canada). However, I'm not sure what they do there... Their website (www.ppottawa.ca/ ) isn't working, all the links seem to be broken. Can anyone tell me what it's like, or what goes on at most Planned Parenthoods? I'm very curious... plus, I'm sexually active and my doctor is away for about a month, with no way to contact him.

2007-12-18 06:02:07 · 16 answers · asked by dragonfly_soup 3

I had my son 11-23. When I was pregnant I had no sex drive and as of the second week after delivery i've been dying to have sex. I did get stitches. Should I wait to have sex?

2007-12-18 05:17:44 · 17 answers · asked by bmore1sexiest 1

2007-12-18 04:57:17 · 9 answers · asked by George H 1

2007-12-18 04:56:34 · 12 answers · asked by George H 1

I had my son c-section two and a half months ago. It was a scheduled c-section. I bled for four weeks. Well I just got my first period about 5 days ago. I am bleeding very very heavy. sorry, but it is like pouring out of me. I am taking loestrin birth control and was just wondering was your first period horrible after a c-section. I have heard that it takes a couple cycles to return to normal. But I thought that my bc would be helping me out. Thanks in advanced!

2007-12-18 03:59:38 · 17 answers · asked by lilsnob8681 4

I have a 1-year-old son. I'm going to wait another year if I do decide to have another one. But how did you feel growing up as an only child or as a child with siblings? I was the only child for 10 years and I hated it. I ALWAYS wanted a brother or sister just so I could have a playmate around all the time. My parents are both RN's so they worked around the clock and left me at home alone most of the time. I used to envy kids with siblings and it was really an issue for me. I don't want my son to go through this because I'm in nursing school right now and I don't want my son to feel lonely when I'm at school and work. What do you think. I know many kids do very well being the only child but it really can have a negative affect on others.

2007-12-18 03:16:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a question.....Why do more & more parents pick the day that their children are going to be born?

I mean I understand inducing past a due date, but when I see posts about people inducing before a wedding or so the birthday would be no where too close to a holiday....that bugs me.

That to me is making it a convenience to you....It just seems a bit wrong to plan your childs' birth like that.

I DO understand the medical need to, like a c section or WAY past due date....but if you can, why not just wait....there are few surprises in life.....

I dunno, it just seems a bit strange to me.....

2007-12-18 01:03:45 · 10 answers · asked by Tracy 4

2007-12-18 00:43:17 · 1 answers · asked by Olivebrowny 3

i know its hormones (i'm 17 weeks pregnant) I had a misscarage in April and i should have had that baby on the 21st november an just thought i should have 2 children at christmas.I konw things happen for a reason and if i had had that baby or the baby i los (ectopic ) in augus i wouldn't have this baby in my tummy but i just can't stop blubbing

2007-12-18 00:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by noot 3