I am 16 weeks and my step son whom is 3 years old kicked me in the stomach. Have any of you experienced this? And did it harm your baby? Thanks.
2007-02-12 09:18:49 · 10 answers · asked by J&A 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I told him it was bedtime and he said NO and kicked me. He knows that the baby is in my stomach and he did it anyway. He can get a little out of control. However, with him being my step son theres not much i can do.
2007-02-12 09:31:48 · update #1
Well Munya in answer to your question you can not put a step child up for adoption. I believe the responce from me in which your refering is where someone said they could not could not provide a home or food for their child so I recommended adoption. Whats the alternitive the baby is cold and starves. What does that have to do with my step child? Seems like you just wanted to be a smartass.
Colleen you know I see your responces all the time and wonder why you put a picture on her that makes you look like a drunk crackhead. Maybe you should try to explain to a three year old about a baby being in the uterus. I'm sure that would be an interesting conversation. He is a small child he only needs to know the important detail of the general location his siblings not all the body parts. I'm not stupid, I just think that young children only need to know the very important things and not a biology lesson. P.S. Get a new photo.
2007-02-13 03:11:16 · update #2
Actually, I did experience it...my step son was 7 however, and so far, nothing seems to have harmed my son, who is now 8 years old. However, if you should start cramping or bleeding make your way to the ER immediately!
And you may want to let your step son that kicking you isn't nice and that he should never ever do it again!
PS - Congratulations!
2007-02-12 09:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by l8yjc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Fortunately, at least in the first trimester, the uterus is still securely inside of the pelvis, protected by the pelvis bones. This makes the risk of injury during the first trimester very remote, though not impossible. During the second trimester, the fetus is still fairly well protected inside a relatively generous amount of amniotic fluid, although the uterus itself is susceptible to direct impact at this point. The third trimester contains the most risk for blunt trauma, as the uterine wall is thin and the uterus is large. So you should be okay.. as for that 3 year old... I dont know what I would do about that kind of behavior..and just because he is not your son doesnt mean you cant do anything.. scold him let him know that he could KILL.. yes use the word KILL his unborn step brother or sister.. and ask him if he wants to be responsible for that.. dont spank him or anything cause that would make things worse.
2007-02-12 09:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by tara s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haven't experienced it, and I don't know if there is harm to your baby.
Did he kick you really hard? And directly in the uterus where the baby lay?
I'd go to the doctor and ask him just to rule out any worries.
Your baby is well protected in your uterus. The amniotic fluid is meant to absorb a lot of shock and keep your baby safe in there.
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I think your major concern is letting your 3 year old know that there is a baby in your belly and he is not to be kicking it. He needs firm discipline and time out. Make sure this behaviour is nipped now or you may have too much on your hands when the baby arrives.
2007-02-12 09:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, even if he is your step son, he's only 3 and will be your step son for the next 30 years or so. So you need to get used to being able to punish him if he is living in your house.
My daughter is only one and jumps on my stomach sometimes. I'm 22 weeks. But she's so light, that it really doesn't hurt. And she doesn't know her brother is in there.
I think your bigger issue is the discipline with your son. It's not like you have a 16 year old step son who is set in his ways. He's only 3 and needs to know that you are his "other" mom and what you say goes when he is in your house.
2007-02-12 09:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by happymommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The uterus is made to endure some trauma that baby should still be surrounded by lots of amniotic fluid which serves as a great shock absorber. Check with your doc b/c you will worry yourself until you do. Address your son's behavior he prob don't understand everything that's going on and the severity of his actions.
2007-02-12 09:38:37 · answer #5 · answered by Sacajaweava 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I've never experienced that. That's out of line for a 3 year old to do that to you pregnant or not. You better get that on in control before he does it again when your further along, or possible hurt the baby when you have it.
2007-02-12 09:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by missingNYC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you have a baby in your stomach it won't be there for long because your stomach acid will disintigrate it. WHY would anyone tell a child they have a baby in their STOMACH? A pregnancy is NOT carried in the stomach it is carried in the uterus. It is a BODY part it has a name (no wonder children are so ignorant about this stuff they learn it from their parents!).
2007-02-12 10:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree but wanted to say maybe the 3 year old didnt do it on purpose maybe he was just wrastling?
2007-02-12 09:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by GrassRootsRabbits 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you can put your 3 year old stepson up for adoption since you cant handle him. Hmmm, I think I heard YOU say that to someone.
Doesnt feel good when someone answers you with that, does it.
2007-02-12 10:40:25 · answer #9 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
U should tell your doctor what happened so he can check on the baby.
2007-02-12 11:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by Slim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋