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I recently read a debate on Plan-B (morning-after pills). Now I'm curious: Do pro-lifers believe birth-control is the same as abortion ? More information on my question: I read a debate during which a pro-lifer stated that Plan-B "kills" eggs and embyos. She also stated that the facts say it prevents implantation of an embryo (it does not kill it, as she previously stated), which is the same as abortion to her. Medically, Plan-B is the same hormones as birth control pills in higher doses, and acts in much the same way to...

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Does the morning-after pill cause an abortion? I'm suprised that Anjaleen can read the facts she's posted, but still have no understanding of what is happening with morning after pills. Essentially, she is saying that if a woman has sex, the sperm and egg meet, but do not implant (which happens often, or a lot less couples would need reproductive health treatments), and she has a regular period, she is having an abortion, just by getting...

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PLEASE HELP ME, if you have a big drop of semen on top of a spermicidal condom(Trojan-Enz Spermicidal) will the spermicide kill all of the sperm? Don't count on it. The majority of the spermacide is actually on the INSIDE of the condom. And once the penis makes contact with the vagina, it is going to get rubbed around and dispersed, not really giving the spermacide a chance to kill all the sperm. Read the directions on any box of condoms for the best advice: AS SOON as you're erect, put the condom on ! Don't wait...

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PLEASE HELP ME, if you have a big drop of semen on top of a spermicidal condom(Trojan-Enz Spermicidal) will the spermicide kill all of the sperm? Don't count on it. The majority of the spermacide is actually on the INSIDE of the condom. And once the penis makes contact with the vagina, it is going to get rubbed around and dispersed, not really giving the spermacide a chance to kill all the sperm. Read the directions on any box of condoms for the best advice: AS SOON as you're erect, put the condom on ! Don't wait...

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I would like to ask the women whom frequent this site, does penis size matter? And if so, how large/wide does a man's penis need to be in order to get you off? I know you'll get a variety of answers on this one, but I can say from experience that size typically does not matter. I've been with a guy who was hung like a horse (I'm not kidding, it was as big around as a pop can !), and it sucked - it hurt, and we never really finished, as he couldn't even get IN ! But I've also been with a guy that was quite small (not much...

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How can i make anal sex easier and less painful? If you check out any "adult" site (the kind that sell sex toys, etc.), you can easily find a numbing lube. They typically contain benzocaine, which causes a mild numbing. Start with that (apply it yourself ahead of time, if you want to be ready right away), making sure to use a marble-sized blob. Massage it in, and try to get as much as you can inside the anus. This kind of lube is...

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If I dont have a suitable household with any of my family. How can the family (not my own) take me in legally? I have talked to CPS, but they did not help. Im 16 and I need some help. The people that want to take me in are the only people I feel safe with There really is no one single legal process for this. You can go before a judge to emancipate yourself from your parents, using your past history as reason for this need. Bring the family with you that plans to take you in, so that you can show the judge you will have people to help you once you are emancipated. You can simply move in with a new family, but your parents CAN technically...

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What is the youngest that a baby can start #1 baby food? Most guidelines say babies are ready to start solids at 4 to 6 months of age. I waited until 6 months for both of my children, as recommended by my doctor (please ask yours for advice). Even at 6 months, babies aren't really "ready" to eat yet, because it's new to them. They don't know what to do with their mouths and tongues to get the food in and swallowed....

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If you are pregnant will you be getting the H1N1 vaccine? Absolutely. I work in healthcare, putting me at an increased risk of exposure, so I always get the regular influenza vaccine. This year, I will also be getting the vaccine for H1N1. Pregnant women need to remember that the flu typically causes deydration, and dehydration can easily cause preterm labor. I vaccinate myself to keep my family safer, as well. In years where the vaccine is...

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If you freeze breastmilk in the drop-in bags, how to do thaw it out? It's best to plan ahead, so you're not trying to rush the thawing process. You should not try to thaw it in a microwave or using hot water, so it's not a quick process. You can thaw a bag in the refrigerator in about 12 hours, so once you know how much your baby typically eats in a day, you can pull out the appropriate number of bags at supper time the evening before, and...

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How many people believe the chinese gender calender is correct? It was actually correct for both of my children (we'll soon see if it's right a 3rd time). Though it's a fun thing to try, I will say that I do NOT actually believe it could work. It's based on the mother's information; age, month of conception, etc. but we know that it is the sperm that determines the baby's gender, so using a chart based on a woman's...

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Do you think that women who are surrogates pine for their children? The vast majority of surrogates are gestational surrogates, meaning it is a donor egg being used, NOT the surrogates egg. This means there is NO biological connection to the child. The biggest reason for this type of surrogacy, in my opinion, is to help prevent the surrogate from feeling the same bond she would feel if it were her own child. In my experience, it's more like a really...

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CSI, CSI Miami, CSI NY, NCIS, Law and Order, et. al.... Which is best? I've gone through phases of watching (and enjoying) most of these shows. For awhile, it was Law and Order - Criminal Intent. Vincent D'Onofrio is a fantastic actor, and the part he plays on CI is brilliant and at the same time unstable. Of all the CSI's, I only watch the original. I felt a little traitorous watching the others (silly, I know !), though my husband says the...

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Is there nothing you can take to get the depo needle out of your system so you can concieve Umm...little confused here - If you have the Depo shot, there's no needle anywhere in your body. If you mean "get the medication" out of your system - then the answer is no. You just have to wait it out. From the time you get the shot, it's only 3 months until you are able to think about getting pregnant.

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I found out after I had my son that my uterus has a wall down the center. Resulting, that i have two chambers. And my question is, is there a procedure that i could have done to have it removed? And does medicade cover it? I think what you're referring to is a bicornuate uterus, meaning two "horns." It is not so much a wall, as it doesn't split it into two sides, as its more like a heart shape, with the top point of the "heart" coming quite far down. See the image here: http://www.webmm.ahrq.gov/media/cases/images/case18_fig1.jpg As you have done, it IS possible to have a...

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I have been told that there is not allot of fluid around my unborn baby, i have another scan tomorrow. What should i expect to happen? I am 38 weeks gone. If the scan shows a lack of adequate amniotic fluid, and you are term (38 weeks is term), you can expect that your doctor will want to induce your labor. Pack your bags !

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Has anyone actually had their husband prosecuted for rape and had him sentenced & incarcerated? Absolutely. Hence the expression "No means NO." It applies to men AND women, married or not. If a woman does not want to have sex with her husband, and tells him no, and he forces himself on her, it IS rape. It's pretty rare for a woman to go through the legal system on that issue though. Here is a link to an article in the New York Times about a man that was convicted:...

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Why doesn't my boyfriend show affection and have sex with me if he loves me? First, and foremost: SEX does NOT equal LOVE. You need to work on improving your self-esteem if you think having sex means someone loves you. Some guys (particularly when they are still quite young) are not comfortable being affectionate. When you are alone together, just tell him that you like to be affectionate, giving examples (holding hands, hugging, kissing, whatever you're...

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If a women has HPV it shows that she is sexually active at a young age so would that not help my case,, even when it happened at a party and we had been drinking? Okay, what is the question here ? Having HPV does not indicate that someone has had sex at a young age. It shows you have HPV. Of course, if you ARE still young, and have HPV, then yes, you are correct. Though you didn't really ask a question, let's go over what we've learned from your statement: 1) Drinking and sex are two things that should not go together. 2)...

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I am 23 yr old male.i do mastrubate too much.....almost 4 times in a week.i want to know will it effect on my future sex life and my health..... and does mastrubate can reduce or enlarge the size of penis? pz help me Well, in my experience, masturbation enlarges, then shrinks, the size of one's penis, typically in that order. Okay, jokes aside - "Too much" in terms of masturbation would typically mean hurting yourself - rubbing your penis raw, for example, or if you find you don't become involved in regular activities, because all you want to do is masturbate. In other words,...

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Who sings this song, with the lyrics " I bought you, I own the right/rights to let you go" "to destroy you"? it came on the radio station 98 KUPD in AZ on Saturday I think Innerpartysystem -The song is called "Don't Stop" The road I walk is paved in gold To glorify my platinum soul I'll buy my way to talk to God So he can live with what I'm not. The selfish blood runs through my vains I gave up everything for fame I am the life that you adore I feed the rich and fuck the poor. I got, you want It's just, don't...

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I need serious help.. On my game Virtual Villagers; A new Home, I dragged a master builder to the spot were the treasure is supposed to be, and the screen said "is something buried here?'' How do I make my dude dig? You need to have reached Level 3 in both Construction and Science (with Tech Points) before your master builder will dig. You've found the right spot if you get that message, but you may have to drag him there many times before he begins to dig, do don't give up ! In one of my games it happened without me doing anything (he dug on his own), and in another, I have yet to make them...

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What is the average weight of a thirteen year old girl that's height is 5'4? My child may be overweight and is constantly putting herself down about her weight, she wants ways to help her be healthier. Approximately 90 to 130 pounds. Please see the link below for a BMI calculator for teens. http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_height.html Obesity in children is on the rise, and most parents of overweight children think their children are at a healthy weight. There is a fine line between wanting your child to be healthy, and being one of those parents that...

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Does anyone know the name of a collection of bug books. it was a cute collection of books about the land of bugs and I am trying to find the name of it so I can order them for my son.?? they are 2 sided and it always started with a rhyme. There could be a lot of books that match that, but one that fits, and that I personally love, is a series by David Kirk, the Miss Spider series. Below is a link to a boxed set of books from the collection. They have gorgeous, brightly colored pictures, and are wonderful board books. ...

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I need feedback from young ppl about what to do re: 18 y.o. freshman college daughter who seems to be turning to ice, acting in uncaring ways not calling, emailing, and being rude when we visit (she agreed we should come for a day!). I'm worried about this happening too (they get a little more distant as they go through the teen years, anyway) - if you find a solution, or even figure out what "the problem" is, let me know !!!

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How do a doctor count the weeks you been pregnant, do the first week start one day after sex? Doctors consider the first day AFTER the first day of your last period as the first day of pregnancy. The reasoning for this is that there is really no sure way to know exactly when you got pregnant, but the day you got your period you were obviously NOT pregnant, so that was the last day they can be sure you were NOT pregnant, so they start pregnancy on the following day. That is why a...

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I am taking cleansing tea, can this affect pregnancy? Yes. Herbs are not regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), therefore there is not adequate information on them for use during pregnancy. Therefore no herbal supplements should automatically be considered "safe" just because they are "only herbs." Always check with your doctor before taking any herbal supplements. The following link has a big list of some...

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I'm 9 weeks pregnant and i get sharp pains in my uterus when i sneeze or just because why is this? and i feel butterflys or movment but i cant feel kicks yet what is this? Typically women do experience painful twinges in the abdominal area during pregnancy - it's usually your ligaments stretching to accomodate a growing uterus. As for the fluttering, it's not common this early in your pregnancy, but it IS possible. It's not actually "kicking" yet, but you are feeling the baby's movements. Remember, at this point, it's VERY...

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Can you get pregnant with the 3 year implant in your arm? Yes. No method of birth control is 100% effective, except not having sex. With Implanon (the 3-year implant), it is 99% effective, which means that approximately 1 out of every 100 women using it for a year will get pregnant. Please see the Implanon website for more information: http://www.implanon-usa.com/Consumer/index.asp?C=16989396313728009259

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I just had a baby bout 6 wks ago... 5 days ago i had unprotected sex and just got the iud placed today wut r the chances that i will become pregnant The first thing you should do is call the clinic where you had the IUD put in, and ask if they did a pregnancy test BEFORE they inserted the IUD - that should be common practice. They usually do it because inserting an IUD would typically cause you to miscarry, because the IUD takes up most of the space in the uterus, and sort of rubs up against the walls of the uterus to prevent...

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I am 6 weeks post-partum and was just prescribed the pill.... my period has not started back up again but i wanted to know if it was ok to start my birth control before my period? Absolutely. When you would get your period post-partum varies a great deal from woman to woman. Starting the pill will basically force your body back into it's regular "cycle." And since you don't have to have your period yet to get pregnant, it's a very good idea to start back on the pill as soon as you're allowed by your doctor.

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Is there a chance to get pregnant while im having sex in my 3rd day period, then my partner used a withdrawal method? If you have sex, there is ALWAYS a possibility you can get pregnant. Withdrawal is not a method of birth control. Semen, and therefore sperm, leak out of the penis in small amounts long before ejaculation. And with millions of sperm in just a few drops, there's a huge chance of pregnancy with that "method." So get a better method. Typically, you are LESS likely to get...

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Has anyone ever passed out when they were in labor? I'm talking about the woman, I know men pass out sometimes too! LOL But, if you did, what would happen? Do they have to put you in an emergency ceserian or do they let your body take it's time? I wouldn't say it's common, but it CAN happen. And when you faint, it's not typically a long-term thing. You aren't in a coma, so no, they wouldn't rush you off to surgery. Basically, the pain of labor would wake you right back up again. You do keep having contractions, and the baby does keep on working it's way out, even if you aren't actively pushing...

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I started to have that cloudy, milky discharge on June 22nd. I had sex on June 23rd. And on the 24th I felt slight cramps.. Like a pinching in my lower abdomen.. I was told that feeling comes with ovulation. What are the chances of being pregnant? First, you shouldn't have cloudy, milky discharge at the time of ovulation. The discharge at that time should be "egg white" consistency - that is, clear, and stretchy - if you put a blob of it between two fingers, you should be able to stretch it a couple of inches before it breaks. Secondly, the pain you felt, called mittleshmertz (German for "middle pain"), CAN...

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I was sterilised 9 days ago and i have now discovered im pregnant and would have been wen they sterilised me does anybody know what effect this would have on the baby considering i will only be about 4 weeks gone I am wondering why you weren't tested for pregnancy before your procedure. Typically, you would be. In fact, I'm shocked you weren't. Not really the point, but if you are still pregnant, than you shouldn't have any issues caused by the tubal ligation. The procedure is on your fallopian tubes, not your uterus, so nothing should have caused problems with the fetus. Good...

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Two years ago I got a DNC and I went through a hard time suicidal thoughts and all. Now my boyfriend and I are going to get married in a year and he wants kids but, I don't. Now he's mad. What should i do? My first thought is that you should try to get some counseling - both by youself, and perhaps as a couple. The decision to have (or not have) kids is one of the biggest a couple can make, so that's something you both need to agree on long before you get married. Perhaps therapy can help you get over your past hurt, and make sure you have come to terms with it, and aren't still...

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I am 42 and had a tubal 5 years ago what are the chances that I could become pregneant again at my age? I was ver fertile before I had it done. The chances, I'm sorry to tell you, are not very good. There are a number of factors that determine each woman's odds, but they vary from 20 to 70%. Age is a major factor, with women over 40 having the worst odds. Here is a good link with a lot of information on the subject: http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/surgery/a/tubligreversalp.htm

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I ran out of b/c pills for about a week,& my bf &I ended up having sex(like three days after my period)&now I am showing symptoms of implantation bleeding.At first I thot I was starting my period(two weeks early)but its2lite&is on&off.any thoughts? I am a little confused - if you "ran out of pills," I would assume you'd finished your pill pack, which would mean it was time for your period anyway. If you lost your pills before your pill pack was complete, then this makes a little more sense. However, ANY time you stop taking your birth control pills, you are fairly likely to start your period shortly after. The reason...

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As children why do people fear the dark? When babies reach toddlerhood, they have developed enough experience to know that the dark covers up things that are still there, even though they can't see them. At the same time, they have NOT developed enough to understand object constancy, meaning they can imagine that monsters could be there in the dark, even though they weren't there when they turned off the lights. ...

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Can you get pregnat with out starting your period? Absolutely. Technically, females ovulate about 2 weeks before each period starts - so in theory, you could ovulate before you have your first period. In reality, early menstrual cycles are so sporadic, and not "normal" in the way we know them to be as adults, so you might actually ovulate a number of times before you have a real, noticeable period.

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Our 14 year old daughter keeps asking us to sleep at her boyfriends house. We are constantly saying no to this question and she continues to tell us that all of her friends get to stay at there boyfriends house. Have the times changed that much? I had my first daughter young - pregnant at 17, had her just after I turned 18. And I was an excellent student, straight A's, college scholarships that I didn't even know what to do with, I had so many - so I know from experience that even "good, smart kids" can get pregnant, even when they are trying their hardest not to. But I also remember that at 14, I was NOT ready...

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I need help to make a little fundraiser.I need it for UNICEF.Any good ideas? Try RealityCharity.com It is free to register for basically any charitible needs, including non-profits like UNICEF. For a little under $20, they can run a check on you to make sure you are who you say you are, so that people feel safer donating to you. You can run that once, and it's good forever, so you can continue to use the site a number of times. People visiting the site can...

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Whose voice was used for the 'Speak & Spell' toy? It's been a long time since I've even seen one of them ! If I'm right, you're talking about the toy from the 80's...? My memory is fuzzy, but I thought it was a computer voice.

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I looked 6 toes up and i have not found what that means.and will she have to have them removed Do you mean your child has an extra toe on one foot ? Are you pregnant, or have you had the baby yet ? Since I don't know the answers, I will just generalize. Having an extra toe (Polydactyly) doesn't "mean" anything. Sometimes it just happens. If the extra toe is not causing problems with walking and shoe wear, it can be left alone. If the duplication occurs in...

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I am 39 weeks,the baby is 4/5 engaged what does this mean and how long till labour starts? The bad news is, regardless of how "engaged" the baby is, you never know when labor will start until it does. Clearly, since this post is a bit old, you've already had the baby, but for future reference and other readers: the 4/5 that you mentioned is called "station." Picture a ruler running north to south, with markings going (at the top) from -5 to (at the...

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What does the abbreviation on AIM "mpts" mean? I'm afraid that's one I can't figure out - perhaps it was a typo though ? For future reference, here is a link to really thorough list of abbreviations. http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil/pdf/lingo/onlinelingo.pdf

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Does anybody have any positive comments about taking the pill clomid? I wasn't really aware that there were any negative things about it, other than needing fertility drugs can make you feel a little sad. Clomid kind of has a reputation for causing multiple births, but more recent studies show that the number of multiples is actually 8-10% of patients that take Clomid - not really that great of a risk. However, if you have fertility issues, sometimes...

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My son turns 15 and he wants to change his first and last name should i let him? Well, as far as I know, at 15 he can legally change his name (first and/or last) to whatever he chooses, with your consent. Not that I encourage you to tell him this, if he doesn't already know it ! Does he have logical reasons for wanting to change his names ? Does he have a name that is easily made fun of, or have bad connotations ? (We had a school janitor that was rumored to...

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When was the last time you saw your dad? About 8 hours ago - I was home sick from work, and he brought me some Ny-Quil, Chloraseptic for my sore throat, and some Oreos, just because he loves me :) Sad to admit, but I'm 32 !!!

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I am trying to get pregant, but it seems that after intercourse I wait at least 20 minutes to get up and feel that my husbands sperm gets out. Would that be a problem to getting pregnant? Nope. If it were, there would be a lot less babies in the world, because that happens to every woman. The sperm themselves are swimming a mad dash to and through the cervix the instant they get set free, so a 20 minute wait is very adequate for them to do their thing. If you DO have a concern about it still, you can purchase (typically online, they are hard to find in stores) a product...

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Was it strange the first time you ever tried to get pregnant? When you spend years and years doing everything you can to PREVENT pregnancy, it is a bit of an odd thing to suddenly be doing the opposite. We wanted a baby, but not desperately at that point, as we just started thinking about it. So no more birth control - it was a free-for-all, so to speak, and it felt quite...naughty ? Needless to say, I found out I was pregnant just a couple of weeks...

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What would your porn star name be? (It's the name of your first pet + the street you grew up on.) Puffy Virginia Oh My God. How did I not know about the "porn name" thing before this moment ?? I would have been going by Puffy Virginia for YEARS... It sounds soooo bad ! Either someone that's been gettin' hit a little too often, OR a porn star that smokes slim cigarettes while she's goin' at it... Either way...I think I've found the name...

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What would your Pirate name be? (It's the name of your middle name + your favorite color and your favorite fish) Bella BlueSnapper Though in my opinion, it sounds more like an 80 year old woman that hasn't done the nasty in a really long time...

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What age will you die, according to this quiz? http://www.findyourfate.com/deathmeter/deathmtr.html Holy longevity, Batman ! That thing says I'll live to be 97 !!! Wow, now I can rest easy...

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Do you move over for emergency vehicles? I was (pleasantly) suprised to see all "Yes" answers (thank goodness !). I was fearing the worst, I guess. I always move over and stop when I see one coming towards me OR from behind. You never know if someone is NOT going to, and I don't want to be in their way when there's a collision. I also like that my state enacted a "Move Over" law. It says if there...

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Does a person's name come off a sex offender's registry after a certain amount of time has passed if the offender maintains a clean record? I can't answer for all states, but I can offer you a little knowledge that will probably cover most states. When you are convicted of a sex crime, you are also given a time on the registry. If your crime is of a certain nature (for example with a weapon, against a child, violent, etc.), you will likely be a life-time registrant. However, many sex crimes are given a set time on the...

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How come it isn't mandatory that all sex offenders get castrated? There are so many crimes that "earn" you the title of Sex Offender. Among them is public urination (in some places). Yes, pulling over and peeing in the ditch can make you a sex offender. So lumping all SO's together, and saying they should be castrated is a bit ridiculous.

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My fiance and I stay together he has 2 small dogs and I have three kids he wants his pets to eat in our kitchen. We eat in the dining room and I would prefer for them to eat in the utility room. Am I being selfish or is he for not wanting to compromise? Even if you don't eat in the kitchen, you COOK there. Kitchens need to be sanitary, and I don't think pets eating there is the most sanitary thing. It won't KILL you or your family to have pet germs in there, necessarily, but I don't think it's selfish of you. If you have an alternative that's safe (IE your utility room, rather than outside in the cold), I...

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What age is considered "advanced maternal age"? Most doctors consider 35 and older to be advanced maternal age. Scary, considering I am 32 and thinking (ok, very slightly considering) about having one more baby at some point in the (not so distant) future. If I wait "too long," I'll have that stamped in red ink all over my hospital chart ! LOL

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I'm 13. I'm bulimic. I'm not one of those extremely skinny bulimic girls. I'm big. Is anyone else bulimic? Are you proud of it or ashamed of it? I myself am in between. Does you know any tricks to make it easier to puke? Yes, other people are bulimic. My sister used to be bulimic. Now she's dead. (And no, I am not kidding.) An eating disorder is not something anyone should be proud of. It's something you've already acknowledged, so the next step is getting help. You need to tell a parent or other trusted adult or school counselor, and get psychiatric help, because eating disorders are...

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I'm a new student in the nursing program, can any nurses tell me how to survive it? Coffee, p.o. TID, STAT !!!

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Can you change your eye color without contacts or surgery? You can't. You can temorarily change them with contacts, but that's it.

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Y is it that a woman can skip out on child support and her children for years at a time and still be given chance after chance by the courts, but if a man does it he is quick to end up in jail or lose all rights to the children? Actually visitation and custody are technically not to be linked with child support. That means even if you don't pay support, the main custodial parent (nor the courts) cannot withold visitation priveledges. However, if you are legally required to pay support, and you don't, at some point you CAN end up in jail. And doing time does not look good for you, in respect to looking...

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Do you think its more likely i will go into labor on the full moon today as i am almost 29 weeks pregnant I sure as heck hope not, because the odds of your baby survivng being born 11 weeks early (with no helth issues) are pretty slim.

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How much do you know about birthing babies? Awww...come on - the correct answer is: "I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no babies, Miss Scarlett !!" In REAL life, more than I wish I did !

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Is giving birth to your third child much easier then the first and second child or would you say it is just as painful? I think that the pain tends to be about the same. What changes is a couple of things: You know what to expect, basically - taking away your fear of the unknown can really make childbirth less daunting, and therefore it seems easier. Also, the more babies you have, the shorter your labor and delivery TENDS to be (but that's not always the case !). So, quicker, probably, less painful,...

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I am planning for my second kid. I would like to have a boy. Any methods to make sure that, it will be a boy? Actually there is ONLY one way to guarantee the baby's sex. It's called preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD. And it's not used in "natural conception," only in IVF. To keep it simple, a woman's eggs are removed from her ovaries, fertilized with the sperm of her choice (husband's or donor), then some DNA is withdrawn from the resulting embryos and...

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My waters broke in a trickle last time I went into labour. Does this mean that when they go this time, they are more likely to go in a trickle than a gush or is there no way of telling? The movie-idea of your water breaking in a gush is usually not typical. The majority of the time, it trickles out. The exception is if you are in bed when it breaks. The reason is, when you are upright, the baby's head is pressed down farther, acting as a "stopper" of sorts. When you are lying, it's not pressed down, and the amniotic fluid can come out in more of a rush....

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So, my wife and I are expecting our first son... She is scared about the circumsision.... She does want it done but doesnt want to be the one to change diapers until healed... Any advice? I understand this one ! In our rural area, virtually all babies are circumsized (I work in the hospital, so I know this as a fact). It was one factor I considered if I were to have a boy (if I thought my child could handle. My husband was 100% in favor of it, so that was another factor. My biggest concern was that I don't see a need, medically, for it. I mean, you have a body designed...

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Who did you have in the delivery room when you had your children? I want my mom there, I don't want my mother in law there, but my husband does.... ITS NOT HIS BUISNESS GOING TO BE SHOWN OFF! I just wanted to add that if you can't get your husband to agree with you on this matter, PLEASE tell your nurses immediately when you arrive to the hospital about your preferences. Let them be the "bad guys" and tell your mother-in-law that she needs to wait in the waiting room (or better yet, at home) until they give her the okay to visit you later. OB nurses are VERY...

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Not that long, I think that women were given enemas before giving birth. Can you still opt for one if you want, to avoid accidents during labour? I think that in larger areas, you'll have more "forward thinking" doctors - ones that know you don't "need" an enema or an episiotomy as a routine part of birth. In smaller areas, doctors prefer to use "tried and true" methods - if it's worked in the past, it will still work ! My doctor does a routine enema - and considering what happened after...

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Is it true that once you have given birth you forget the pain because you are so elated by your newborn baby? Well, birth hurts, because you have something the size of a watermelon passing through a tube the size of a toilet paper roll. So when the baby is OUT, you don't have that pain anymore. You will still be sore - but it's more like "tender" rather than horrific pain. I equate it to when you work out way too hard a few days in a row, and you can't lift your arms, and...

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My new born baby was born with 6 toes on his left foot. Doctors suggest that everyting is ok, but I want it removed. Any thoughts? BTW it is a second big toe. Well, in my opinion, the body is made the way it is for functionality. If you add or subtract basic parts, it functions at a different level than it typically does (usually at a lesser level). Over time, you can acclimate to these changes - if you lose a finger, you learn to write a different way, for example). Your son will learn to do things WITH that toe, if you leave it. He...

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Women,if you were pregnant,and about to give birth,would you rather give birth naturally,or have a c-section? I have had two babies - and I know in the middle of pushing, when the pain was so overwhelming I thought "I just can't DO this !!" - it's easy to just say, Oh my GOD, just CUT IT OUT OF ME !! And believe me, I said it ! But I knew in my SANE mind that c-sections should be kept for emergencies only. When you think about it, birth EITHER way is painful - the c-section...

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For Moms planning not to have more kids... do you really not want another child, or can't stand the thought of enduring another pregnancy? I actually LOVED being pregnant. While nobody is going to be thrilled at the idea of gaining weight, I truly enjoyed pregnancy. I am not a religious person, but I feel that creating life is really miraculous. I mean, two invisible to the eye CELLS join, and voila, you have a baby 9 months later - it's amazing, really. And learning about the changes in the baby, and in my own body, as...

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Can birthcontol throw off a pregnancy test, like make it say your pregnant if your not? No. The only medication that would do that is one that contains hCG (the pregnancy hormone), which is used for such things as fertility treatment, or something such as phenothiazine (used in anti-psychotic medications). The following link has some information on other possible causes of a "false positive" result, such as doing the test incorrectly. ...

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I had unprotected sex right before i was supposed to get my period. i was late but i got it, but i heard you could bleed while your pregnant. should i take a test or am i just being paranoid? is it possible i had a miscarriage because i have been having s Theoretically, it's not possible to have a period while you're pregnant - the cervix is "sealed shut" with a mucous plug (to prevent bacteria from entering and harming the baby) very early in pregnancy. However, you can "spot" - that can be caused by implantation of the embryo (as it digs in, it can disturb the uterine lining - that's what's shed when...

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Why do every parent think, even the worst, that they like their child? They don't. But as a parent, one NEEDS to tell their children that, no matter what, they are loved. I have a 14 year old daughter, and at this point in her life, I DO NOT LIKE HER about 90% of the time. But I always love her. Think of it like this - if you're boyfriend/girlfriend or spouse did something incredibly offensive to you, you wouldn't stop loving them, but at...

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On pill for a month, started 3 days after my period.Had unprotected sex with BF 2 pills before pack was done. Could i be pregant? Didnt miss any pills on the pack. The answer to this is the same as the answer to EVERY question regarding sex and possibility of pregnancy. IF YOU HAVE SEX, YOU CAN GET PREGNANT. Period. Whether you're on the Pill, the shot, the patch, using condoms or a combination of these items, YOU CAN STILL GET PREGNANT. Other than a complete hysterectomy (where your female reproductive organs are REMOVED from your body, there...

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With my last (3rd) birth the nurses checked me WAY to much! Can I refuse it sometimes? I was thinking of just having them check when I get to the hospital and then when I feel the urge to push- this is my 4th live birth...what do you think? I have to discuss both sides of this situation to give you a better idea of what you can and should do. Since you have a fair amount of experience here, don't take this the wrong way - I think more information is better than less, that's just me ! If you are comfortable talking to your doctor about this, s/he's the one to start with. Ask if they require/prefer internal exams...

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What woluld be your first thought if you crashed your Ferrari into your dad's Lamborghini? If my family could afford those cars, I somehow doubt I would give a crap that I'd crashed one into the other. I'd get my drunk @ss out of the wreck, go grab the keys to the Bentley, and tell my bad I was headed to "rehab." It worked for Lindsay Lohan, right ?

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7 and a bit weeks till xmas ...are you excited? I am soooo glad that I am not the only one that starts the "countdown to Christmas" this early ! I love Christmas and everything that goes along with the season, especially the whole "holiday spirit" thing. So it's more than easy for me to say "Yes ! I am excited !"

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I have supported my daughter & her 2 kids 85% of the time for the last 9 years (they live with me). She hasn't worked & now she is trying to find work. I have claimed her 2 kids for the last 9 years, so if she does start working NOW will she be able to? Definitely give an IRS representative a call. This is something tax prepaparers can advise you on, but they can also form opinions about it, and may not be accurate, so I'd definitely call the IRS. However, it's my instinct to think that a parent most likely will have the right to claim her own children as her dependants. If she is just starting a job, and didn't have a full...

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Upon arriving late for work, i was told that i must work the late closing shift or i "might as well go home". now they said i can keep my job if i take a pay cut. is this legal? In most states, it's not legal to cut an employers rate of pay to penalize them for anything they've done. However, do consider that when you are late for work, you are inconveniencing others, and hurting their business. So they are probably pretty pissed off at you, and this may be the first step in a series of things they will try to do to get you to quit, because if you quit,...

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If you get arrested for the night for protesting, do you have to report it when applying for jobs? This didn't happen to me, it happened to a friend of mine btw. It depends on how the question is phrased. If they ask "have you ever been arrested ?" then you would need to answer honestly. But I would definitely put right there on the application that it was for protesting, so they don't immediately disregard you. If they asked "Have you ever been convicted of a felony" ? then you'd say no. However, more and more...

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What are the laws about an employer firing me before returning from maternity leave Unless you commited whatever your employer deems "gross misconduct," it's typically illegal to fire someone while they are on a legitimate leave of absence. If your employer has paid maternity leave, it will be a different course of action than if you are using Family Medical Leave (not all employers have to abide by it - such as those with very few employees). My main...

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Do you thik stacy and cliton are having a secret relationship No. Last time I checked, gay men do not sleep with women. A pity though, because he's adorable.

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What was Donald Trump's Mother's maiden name McLeod.

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Did Rock Hudson and Sidney Poitier ever make a film together? Yes. It's called "Something of Value," released in 1957. Hudson plays Peter, and Poitier plays Kimani. A plot summary can be found here: http://imdb.com/title/tt0050993/plotsummary

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Is castration available for people who want to lose their sex drives and what are the side effects, both positive and negative? Actually, what's more commonly done today is called chemical castration. As a previous poster mentioned, it's typically done to sexual predators to control sex drive. What is done is men are put on the Depo-Provera (birth control) shot - the female hormones decrease their sex drive. But it's not foolproof, because it doesn't control the mind. As for side effects -...

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I am on The Pill, with my partner for 2 years, 100% sure of no STDs or STIs. Should we have 'unprotected' sex, although I am on The Pill? This is a decision only you can make, because it's only YOUR life that depends on this decision. I've lived with my fiance for 6 years - he's as clean as the driven snow, a very sweet, shy farm boy with less prior partners than I had before I was 18. I MADE him get tested for STDs before we ever had sex, and even now, to this day, I still make him use condoms. Honestly,...

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I am a single parent i dont understand when dating some men think i only want someone to help raise my kid why do they say that is it because they have a problem with me having a kid???? i just dont understand!!!! Been there, done that. How you handle this depends on your situation. Are you looking for a long-term partner ? Or are you just interested in dating right now, just having someone to spend time with, and have fun with ? If it's the second one, then I would say VERY early on (first or second date), that you have a child, but that you are not looking for a father for him. Make it...

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I had an affair with a married man. We both divorced and are now in a relationship. He has three daughters, 12, 9, and 2. His 12 year old knows about the affair and hates me. I want her acceptance and for her to see I'm a good person, what do I do? Well, my fiance has a similar story that I thought I'd share to tell you how badly this COULD go if NOT handled well. My fiance's father was having an affair for years, and when it came out, he was 13. And, as in your situation, he was very angry at the woman his father had the affair with. And in the end, they got married, which only made the situation worse. However, in...

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Is it ok that sometimes I feel disappointed when just the two of us have plans together and it doesn't work out because his ex needs him to watch his daughter when it is her weekend to have her? I love her very much and feel guilty that i feel this way. First, it's good you can acknowledge that you feel this way - denying it can end up blowing up in your face. But asking for opinions on here is probably not your best solution - perhaps bringing this up with your boyfriend would be wise. However, I do want to say that it's very important to realized you are are, in fact, dating someone that is a parent. And being a good parent...

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My son is one year old and my wife is pragnant week ago so my son is taking the her milk is there any harm to take this milk if yes what is that and if not then when we have to stop his milk from her mother breast. No, there is no harm at any point in the pregnancy in a child still drinking breast milk. However, breastfeeding or pumping breastmilk does cause some wear on the body - it makes you a little tired, and so does pregnancy, so it's a double whopper on her body. As long as she has enough help, someone to help her with housework, taking care of the child, etc. when she needs to rest a bit,...

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The have been alot of recalls on toys. Do you remember when Teletubbies had their dolls recall because of the foul and homosexual language a disgruntled employee inserted? I still have the Po doll in the plastic. You know, I was never sure that that whole thing wasn't just a hoax or urban legend. I still have all of the original Teletubbies my daughter played with (not sure WHY exactly, but still...), and I think now, as I thought then, that it was silly. The Po doll says phrases she was heard saying on TV commonly, and it was thought that they were a mesh of Tagalog (a Maylasian language) and...

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Where can i find moms group to chat on line I am sure there are a ton of them, but one I like is www.babyfit.com You can choose a thread by your child's birth month and year, so you are chatting with moms of children the same age as your child (very helpful for age-related concerns), OR by state, so you can find local moms. There is also a ton of helpful info on being healthy during pregnancy, and after, as the concept of the...

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I just found out after 11 years who my daughters biological father is. I have been her sole provider for those 11 years. How far back would her biological father have to pay in support. I live in the state of Indiana. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you're entitled to asolutely NO child support until a support order is enacted. You have to go through all the legal channels (paperwork, court orders, etc.), and once the father is served papers, THEN the ball starts rolling. He will be given an option to request a DNA tests. If he wants one, then it's more waiting - if he accepts that he...

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Why does your gynaecologist leave the room when you get undressed? Out of respect for your privacy, basically. Consider this: if you are changing in the locker room, and were given the choice of having everyone watch you, or to be able to do it privately (even though they'd all see you in your swim suit soon enough), which would you choose ? Privately, of course - who wouldn't ? When they do the exam, you are covered, even when they do the...

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Who is Gordon Bennett and why is his name used as an expression? There is a really logn article here: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/gordon-bennett.html It tells about James Gordon Bennett, whom it is thought this expression refers to, and why.

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Who is the first person to be mentioned in literature? Well, as far as I know, the oldest piece of written literature is "The Epic of Gilgamesh," about a king that was 2/3 God and 1/3 human. The plot has him trying to save the life of his friend Enkidu. I am not sure who was mentioned FIRST in the story, there are several characters, but since his name is in the title, I would say it was Gilgamesh. Given the fact that he's only...

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Should a parent's love always be unconditional? Yes, you should always love your children. As my mother said, "Love the sinner, hate the sin." You don't have love, or even like, their actions all the time. We all make mistakes, all have bad days where we say and do things we regret, but we wouldn't want to be condemned for them. The same applies to everyone, your kids included. My 14 year old has occasions of being...

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Do you think parents are to blame for the way you turn out to be as an adult? Well, I think I turned out fairly well, and I think my parents should get some credit for that obviously. So it's a curious thing to wonder if I'd turned out badly, would I blame them ? I think in extreme situations, where the parents are clearly unfit, that it can really affect a child. But not having been there myself, I can't say whether or not it would affect then in...

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A parent of one of my daughter's classmates told me it was inappropriate for me, as a father, to bathe my 5 yr. old daughter. I vehemently disagreed. Thoughts? I remember when my older daughter (now 14) was young, about 3 or 4 years old, and I asked my mother "Mom, how old does H. have to be before I don't have to worry about her drowing in the bathtub if she's left alone ?" And my mom, with a totally straight face, said "Eighteen." It was funny then, and still funny to me now, but at least now that she's older,...

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Buying repossessed property. Does it somehow feel wrong profitting from anothers misfortune? I am actually in the process of buying a foreclosed property. It's been sitting for over a year, and the realtor that currently has it is the 3rd realtor in a year, so she has no idea what happened that caused the previous owners to lose their house. I did ask, because I DID feel badly about it. Not badly enough to NOT buy it, because not buying it isn't going to get them their...

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I love my cousin and i can not tell her because i have not the bravery to say and i do not know if she love me or not. so what can i do? please answer to me thanks Just FYI in case you don't already know this - incest is illegal (as in, if you do it, you go to prison). You can't date, marry or have sex with any of your relatives, cousins included. So my advice to you is: Don't. Don't tell him, don't hint, maybe even go and see a psychiatrist, and get help getting over your abnormal interest in your blood relative.

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I love my cousin and i can not tell her because i have not the bravery to say and i do not know if she love me or not. so what can i do? please answer to me thanks .

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Why is it when a girl is socializing with a man, he assumes she's already got a boyfriend? For example, "Hey Where did you guys that men's jacket, is that your boyfriends or did you steal it." See what I mean? I would say that it's likely that he isn't assuming that you have a boyfriend - he's actually phrasing it that way so that he can find out IF you have a boyfriend, without seeming like he's interested in you, in case you DO have a boyfriend (which would be embarrassing for him). You'd either say "I don't have a boyfriend," or "It's my...

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What kind of a date setting would you consider romantic, the kind that would give you extra "lovy" butterflys in your stomach with someone special? For me, it's not necessarily a specific setting. If my boyfriend put some extra thought into planning a date, thinking of things that I enjoy or that we'd enjoy together, that we perhaps hadn't done before - that would be something I'd find romantic. It's quite easy to say "Let's go to dinner and a movie," or any other of the typical date routines. But...

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Which landmark sums up London? Since Big Ben's been "done," I'll list what is my favorite landmark - Tower Bridge, all lit up at night, or in the evening at sunset. It's lovely ! Here are some nice pictures, in case you're tired of Big Ben ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cavenagh/159176835/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/happy_camper/875199/

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If I were to move to a place like Scotland, would I eventually speak with a slight Scottish accent? If so, how long do you suppose this would take? I think it's pretty typical for this to happen. For me, it happens pretty quickly. Even on 2 week long vacations to England or Scotland, I've found myself adopting first British slang, quickly followed by a bit of an accent. I'm not sure why - maybe because it just sounds so coooooool, or if it's just an instinctual way to fit it. Either way, I'm sure it depends on...

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This is not a joke; it's a serious question, unfortunately. Is there a reason why my penis bends to the left when erect and is that normal? Check out: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/bent_penis.htm They list 4 common reasons why this could happen. However, unless your "hole" is not in the right place, you can immediately rule out hypospodias. My main question is: Is it painful ? That's going to be a key factor in determining what exactly is "wrong." However, having said that - it's entirely...

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OKAY EVERYBODY, NO MATTER WHAT, IF U HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PREGNANCY! HOW HARD A CONCEPT IS THIS TO GRASP! I'm astonished that instead of seeking the advice of someone sensible (IE: a nurse, doctor, etc.), these people go on AB in a panicked state asking these questions to which a sensible person would already know the answer.

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Women, do you regularly give yourself a breast self-examination? Yes I do, because I LOVE my breasts, and want very much to keep them. Self-checks aren't perfect, but your GYN sees you once a year, you can check yourself a dozen times (or more, if you're really into it) in that same length of time, so why not do it ? For added safety, I always have my husband double check, just in case I missed anything. ;)

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Could you be intimate with a guy with a colostomy bag? I agree with fruityloop - in an ideal world you could overlook it because you love him. But having said that, I have cared for patients with colostomy bags, and they are not the most pleasant things. Provided he took proper care of it, and if it was emptied and cleaned first, it wouldn't be MUCH of an issue with me (after all, in my line of work, not much bothers me !). Although I think...

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Is being circumsized cleaner? To clean an uncircumsized penis, you simply pull back the foreskin and wash it like any other penis. I've been told by someone "It takes so much longer to wash it, that's why it's not as clean." To which I responded, "If you can't take 10 seconds to wash your penis, cut or not, you don't deserve to have one." And I stand by that.

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Men can you tell me if you can tell a big difference in a woman who has had natural child birth? Does it affect your pleasure? Just wondering> My husband asked about this before out daughter was born. He wasn't worried he'd have less pleasure, but he was just curious, and it's only natural to wonder, I suppose. But after the first time we had sex after our daughter was born, and he said "Holy cow, it's tighter than ever !" I doubt that - probably because he hadn't gotten to have sex for a couple...

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Do you prefer abstinence being taught in schools or safe sex practices, such as using condoms? why? There are some things nobody thinks twice about their kids learning from "strangers:" Algebra, History, etc. But I know I don't want a stranger talking to my children about a subject that it's so easy to be biased about. So I don't want my children "learning about sex" in school, because I want them to know the whole truth. Ideally, parents would teach...

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I just found out my sister-in-law won't give her 11-year old daughter the HPV vaccine (which can prevent cervical cancer) because she thinks it gives her permission to be promiscuous. Isn't it more important to keep your child healthy? I find it very hard to read a question like this, and post a calm response. My initial reaction is to find this sister-in-law, and beat some sense into her. My second reaction is to just scream "Whaaaaaaaat ???" I think as a parent, I want to do what is best for my children. I want to do anything possible to keep them safe from anything harmful. I know I can't prevent all...

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Do you wish that you had waited later to have children? Please don't think this reflects on how I feel about my daughter, but yes, I definitely wish I'd "waited." But to say "waited" implies that I chose to have a child young (at 18) - I didn't, she wasn't planned. But I definitely wished I'd had her when I was older, so that I could have finished college and had a good job first. I don't feel...

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Im only 18 and i feel ready to have a baby i have a long term partner but i dont know how he feels what should i do? I know what you should do. Cross your legs, and leave them that way. It's not a comment on your level of maturity, because I do not know you. But unless you are (much, much)smarter than the average bear, AND independantly wealthy, 18 years old is a lousy age to start a family. It has been done, but getting through college with a baby is very, very hard. Please keep in mind that I am...

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Is it true that fertility drugs make you have a better chance of having twins or more? what are the chances of that happening? The most common drug used for fertility problems is probably Clomid. It is used to force a woman's ovaries to ovulate. It's only taken for a few days during a certain point in her cycle, not all the time. Most women only mature and release one egg per cycle. Sometimes that egg doesn't "release" like it should, and Clomid basically causes that egg to mature and...

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How soon after you give birth can you get pregnant again? I had my little angel 17 days ago. I started my birthcontrol 2 days ago. Does anyone know the chances of me being pregnant? Yes, you can get pregnant ANY time. Right after birth, during your period, while breastfeeding, etc. The odds are lower during those times, BUT unless you are regularly using ovulation prediction kits, you can't be sure when you have actually ovulated, thus you won't really know if it's a "safer" time, so my advice is DON'T RISK IT. Getting pregnant so soon...

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What does "PMS" mean? Psychotic Mood Swing Perpetual Munching Spree Pimples May Surface Pardon My Sobbing And my all-time favorite: Potential Murder Suspect

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I have a very annoying problem, I will be walking around and notice that I have had a white discharge into my panties. I dont think I am being turned on by anything and there is nothing stimulating it.. is this normal or should I have that checked out? Pretty much every female on Earth has this "problem." Discharge is actually part of your normal monthly cycle, with the consistency and color changing as you approach ovulation. It generally varies from white and creamy to a more transparent and strechy consistency. There should be very little odor to it, and as I said, white, to egg white color, so if it is yellowish or greenish...

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A woman at age 18 goes through IVF, whats the chances of having Quad or more? The chances of multiples depend on two different things. First, how many embryos are implanted ? Typically, IVF has a high rate of failure, so doctors like to implant more embryos to increase the odds that even ONE embryo will implant. Typically 3 to 5 embryos will be implanted. The odds of all of them "taking" are very low - that's why when you hear about triplets, quads or...

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How do I defend a decision to use artificial insemination? In a word: Don't. Your decision to get pregnant however you so choose is nobody's business but your own. However, if you do not feel comfortable being deceptive, and feel compelled to be honest, you don't really need to be defensive - just be honest. I can't guess why you are choosing A.I., as there are various reasons, so I will cover a couple of them. If you are...

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What should i do about Frenulum Breve? I am only a teenager so and am not keen on my parents finding out if they don't HAVE to. is there anywhere i can go for some sort of examination? any information of 'cures' etc, greatly appreciated There is an interesting article written by a young man here, that experienced the same problem: http://www.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,3605,659196,00.html He details where he went for advice, what he was told - what his options were, etc. And it also tells what he did. Essentially, though, I can sum up for you what you probably don't want to hear: The only "real...

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I had 1 depo shot in sep 06 with spotting every 28 days throughout, finished in jan, in feb periods stopped, in april they started again - every 2 weeks from then, now its aug and no period for 4 weeks. preg test neg despite symptoms. hubby & i want baby If you have insurance that covers fertility treatments, I would advise seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist (an RE), a doctor that specializes in fertility. The Depo shot can mess up your cycle, but I don't think it's common for one shot to cause issues for nearly a year. If you or your husband don't have any fertility problems, there is a fairly easy thing a doctor can...

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How do I "start" running? I have NEVER been a good runner but I would like to get into it. Well, it's fairly easy. It goes a bit like this: You move in a forward motion, putting one foot in front of the other, rather like what we call "walking." Gradually, you increase your speed. Quite easy, actually ! I'm sure you'll do fine !

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I married my husband after he went to prison and we never consummated the marriage, although we lived together and had a child together before he went to prison. We live in Texas. How can I get an annulment? The correct answer is: Just get a divorce. Annulments are very hard to come by. Although it varies from place to place, the typical grounds for anulment are limited to fraud, bigamy, and mental incompetence. Some of the "fraud" guidelines are more vague, however, since you were married WHILE he was actually IN prison, you basically voided any chance of using a fraud reasoning....

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What's your guess on how many women would be willing to be a surrogate mother? I can't give you a number, but there are probably more than you think. Check out http://www.surromomsonline.com/ sometime, and you'll find a terrific community of surrogates, as well as the people using them to become parents. And if you do a little reading, you will find that nobody wants to work with a surrogate who's in it "for the money." And they are...

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Where can I find surrogate mothers? Please check out this wonderful website: http://www.surromomsonline.com/ They have a place where you can place an ad in search of a surrogate, or to look for ads placed by potential surrogates. There is also a messageboard that you can read through for a lot of very useful information, as well as ask any questions you might have regarding surrogacy - there are hundreds of very helpful...

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Who is the author of this poem? Sometimes you get discouraged Because I am so small And always leave my fingerprint on funirture and walls but every day I'm growing up and soon I'll be so tall that all those little hand prints will be hard to recall..... T. Lambert, Jr. (written in 1978) I love this poem - my little brother brought home a handprint with this poem from preschool in 1981, & it's still hung up today ! Of course, if you knew my brother, that would mean SO much more ! LOL

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Do you think it's ok for a young child (1-3) to run around naked? (in there own backyard and house, I'm not talking about in public) I think, weather permitting, it's fine. In fact, potty training expertc recommend having your child naked (or at least bottomless and diaperless), if possible outside, in the summer months, as it's a quick and typically effective method of potty training. However, with young kids, it can be hard to teach them the difference between when it's ok and not ok to do things (like...

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I perceive that men have a greater fear of rejection than women do (perhaps this reflects the generation I come from where men had to do the asking). What's your take on this? I wonder if it isn't because men do the majority of asking, and therefore get the majority of rejection...?

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I'm looking at puppies (for the fun of it) and I was wondering exactly what they mean when they say "First generation Spoodle", "Second generation Spoodle", etc? Also why do they include it in the ad, how's it important? While I can't guarantee I am right about this, I'm going to fancy a guess. If you mix a (I'm guessing the breeds here) spaniel and a poodle, you'd get a 1st gen. spoodle. What does it breed with, in order to produce like animals ? If it's another 1st gen spoodle, it would be 2nd gen spoodles. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I had to take a stab...

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If you were not on answer bag wot would (or should ) you be doing It's 5 am here, and I've been on since I got to work at 1 am. What can I say, it's been a slow night ! I work in a hospital, and we only have 4 patients tonight, and they haven't been (knock on wood) particularly demanding tonight !

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Ok what happens after we get married? She is japanese i am ameican. We want to live in the us. Ok i get that we need to file an "I-what ever" to get her a green card but what happens in the mean time. Can we be together can she stay in the usa. Yes, you can both stay here. In fact, if you are engaged, she can get what's called a "fiance visa" (not sure the actual form number or name, though) but it requires that you be married in (I THINK) 30 days (or a similar short period of time). I am not sure if it makes getting paperwork done any easier or faster, but just thought I'd mention it. But as long as you are...

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I'm reading the "flowers in the attic" series. if you have read it... did you get a little excited during the potential love scenes? did you identify with cathy, despite her incestual tendencies? I get a little excited during ANY sex scene. When I read the book, I was probably 13 - and I don't think the fact that they were brother and sister was particularly exciting - at that age, anything of a sexual nature is exciting. Although thinking of it now, it really doesn't faze me, I think because I know it's a work of fiction. If you read any of VC Andrews books, though,...

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Does anyone have any definite proof that someone who is anosmic (lacks a sense of smell) will have less of a sex drive than someone who has a good sense of smell? It depends on what you mean by definite proof - I'm not anosmic, so I can't tell you if it's true, personally. However: http://brainmind.com/OlfactoryLimbicSystem.html It says: "...explains why monkeys, apes and humans are profoundly effected by odors, and why they may become depressed, and lose their appetite and sex drive if deprived of their sense of smell." ...

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A brain needs blood to function, and a heart, which pumps blood, needs a brain signal to function. Which starts first in a foetus, brain or heart, and how, considering each needs the other to function? Not suprisingly, given the facts you stated, the brain AND heart begin to develop at the same time - at 4 weeks. However, by 5 weeks, the blood vessels form a complete circuit, and the heart begins to beat, making the circulatory system the first complete body system. BUT - you don't need a fully-functioning central nervous system for the heart to beat - just the brainstem. So the...

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How many days after you missed your period can you take a pregnancy test and get accurate results?????? answer fast please You can take one the DAY you miss your period. You can take some as much as 4 days before you miss your period, but even though they say you can do that, they actually aren't terribly accurate at that point. Every day that you are pregnant, the hormone (HcG) in your urine increases a great deal, so every day that passes, the results become more accurate. Buy a box that has more...

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My sister is 22 weeks pregnant and she's having some yellowish vaginal discharges that sometimes foul smelling,what do u think it is and what is the cause? I just want to say that this is one of those things that most women are embarrassed about. Yes, it's hard to bring yourself to say "I have foul-smelling discharge," but it's super important to have it checked out. It could be something as simple as a hormonal imbalance or a yeast infection, but it could be more serious. She should get an appointment as soon as possible...

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Can my husband & I have a test tube baby (his sperm and my egg) in a seragent mother? Websites would be great. www.surromomsonline.com It is a website with a messageboard for surrogates and people using surrogates to have a child (or that are interested). You can find answers to every question imaginable. They also have one forum with questions aswered by a well-known fertility doctor. They also have an advertisements section for either parents-to-be or surrogates to place ads, so they can...

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I have not been eating right during my pregnancy - now that i am ending my second trimester i have realized my mistake! is it too late for me to go on the right track and start eating healthy (drinking milk?) i am concerned about the baby's weight What singwell says is true: If you aren't drinking milk, the baby takes the calcium from your bones. So you are doing more damage to yourself than your baby. That being said, PLEASE start eating and drinking as healthfully as you can. It is never too late. You will need to be in top form for the delivery. It is very hard work (that's why it's called labor), and you need...

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Anyone have some good maternity clothes web sites they can share with me? http://www.kikisfashions.com/ This is by far my favorite maternity store. The clothes are CUTE. They have styles that are trendy, and you would wear even if NOT pregnant. They offer up to size 18, but they say that most tops run small, so I would say up to about a size 16 - that is the only downside I've found. The prices are reasonable - about $20 an item - for new clothing. ...

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Hi, Im will be 36weeks pregnant on thursday, and I would like if any of u ladies have ever been electively induced befor ur due date, if so...how many weeks/days befor, and how did u get ur doctor to do so? What was the outcome??? ANY input-thanks! A baby is not considered to be full-term until 37 weeks, though that varies from doctor to doctor. Some say 37 weeks is near-term or term, and that 38 weeks is full-term. The reasoning is that you cannot be sure when exactly you got pregnant, so while going by a "wheel" that shows when you probably conceived, you could have actually conceived 2 weeks later. Which would mean...

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Have you or your partner had an abortion? How did you feel about making that choice? Would you have another? I had a child at 18. I chose not to stay with the father, as I didn't feel he would be a good father (and now he's in prison, how right I was). I thought long and hard about it, and felt that having the baby was the right choice, even though I would be a single parent. However, a few years later, I got pregnant again, and by then, I knew how difficult it was to raise a child....

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Could the reason that i can't get pregnant is because i'm afraid of the risks and dangers that go along with pregancy and childbirth?? I've heard of so many things going badly and heard so many horror stories. Stress can affect fertility. Mushen had a wonderful answer. People LOVE to tell their "horror" stories - women just seem to get a rise out of sharing birth stories, and for someone that's never had a child, they seem incredibly scary. But women have been having babies for thousands of years, even before there were doctors to deliver them. As a woman, you have to empower...

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I'm 33 & my biological clock is ticking away!...Am I right to start panicking? The effective rate of a reversal can vary so wildly that quoting statistics is nearly moot, but I'll quote you the stats just the same ! If it was done: Less than 3 years ago: 76% chance of pregnancy 3-8 years ago: 53% chance of pregnancy 9-14 years ago: 44% chance of pregnancy 15 + years ago: 50% chance of pregnancy As far as panicking - Please don't think your...

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Just out of curiousity, how many of the women who ask questions about getting pregnant while on the pill actually end up pregnant? Actually, birth control pills are 99.9% effective, which means 1 out of 1000 women will get pregnant. However that is "theoretical effectiveness," meaning if it is used exactly according to directions 100% of the time. "Use effectiveness" measures how effective it really is, gauging by how women ACTUALLY take the pill. That means factoring in if they miss a pill or take...

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If you where having a baby would you want a boy or a girl? If you ask most pregnant women "Do you want a boy or a girl ?" and they say, "Oh, I don't care, as long as it's healthy !" I never said that. Of course, I want a healthy child - who doesn't ? I had preferences, and I wasn't afraid to share them. With my first, I wanted a girl, as I was a single mother, and was afraid I wouldn't know how to...

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There is 3 teens getting welfare aid (since our parents are on disability) and the oldest is turning 18 on June 20th so will we still get our last check in June? Will us teens all lose the money at once since one is losing theirs? If you get your payment in the first half of the month, then the oldest child will still be included. If the 18 year old is still going to be in school (high school or college), they may still be eligible until they are 21 (as long as they remain a full-time student). Anyone under 18 would still receive payments, you don't get cut off, just because someone turns 18.

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What is a good snack for kids while in a car{not messy}? It depends on the child's age. Since we are in the "toddler" section, I'd be prone to think that most of the snacks mentioned would really not be acceptable for toddlers in the car. Since they are in the backseat, where you can't really keep an eye on them, anything that is typically considered a choking hazard should be avoided. Also, weather would make a...

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This morning my daughter started pointing at her changing table (she's 13mo old). Her diaper was soaked & I don't blame her for wanting to be changed. My question is, should I consider this a sign that she may be ready for potty training? I was just reading "How to Potty Train Your Child in One Day," and there was an interesting statistic in there. It said that the majority of children that were started on potty-training at age 24 months were potty-trained completely by age 3. However, those that were started at age 18 months or younger took until age 4 to completely potty-train. There are several signs that...

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What's one food that as a child you hated, but now can't get enough of? Or as a child loved, but now can't stand? Hot dogs. I ate them every day for lunch growing up. Then one day, I asked my mom (who worked in a meat packing plant - a nice way to say "slaughterhouse") what was a hot dog made from. I meant "cow" or "pig." What she told me will haunt me forever. Needless to say, I haven't eaten a hot dog in over two decades.

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I found an oval white pill with the number 93 on one side and the number 15 on the other side on my daughters floor do you know what it is? Relafen (Nabumetone) 500 mg

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Whats is this pill that is blue and red on sides and gray in the middle and says L5? it is a caplet Extra Strength Tylenol (or it's generic form)

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I found a round peach colored pill on one side its got dan dan other side has 5443 dose anyone know what this is Prednisone 20 mg

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I have a light yellow pill, oblong but kinda large. One side has a D the other a DV. I have looked everywhere on the internet and I can't find it, any one have any ideas? thanks. Clarithromycin, an antibiotic.

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What is a white pill with watson 932 on it Oxycodone, a strong and highly addictive pain killer.

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I have a small white pill with 502 on it what is it? Possibly Zanaflex (a muscle relaxant), however there are a few different pills with that number on it.

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I FOUND A PILL THAT HAS ip190-500 AND IM NOT SURE WHAT IS CAN SOMEONE HELP !!!!!THANKS Naproxen sodium - the non-prescription formula of it is Aleve (an NSAID, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug), used for pain.

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I found a green octagon shaped pill with E 617 on it and 20 under it what is this? OPANA ER Extended Release 20 mg: Light green, octagon shape, film coated, convex tablets with E 617 over 20 in black print on one side and plain on the other - Sound right ? It's a very strong painkiller, along the same lines as Oxycodone.

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Found this blue pill in sons room, scored on one side with a 1and a 0, the other side has a b on top of the numbers 972 You may need to take your son to the doctor (or more likely to rehab) - that's a generic for of Adderall. It is an amphetimine, used to treat attention deficit disorder, but more commonly used illegally as a "study aid." In other words, to increase their focus and gain more energy before a test. It's one of the most commonly abused drugs in the country right now.

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Does anyone know why watches are alway advertised as showing the time 10:09:36. I thought it was asthetic for the face of the watch, but i see advertisements the same with digital clocks. Watches and clocks are shown in adverts and are set that way for store displays because the hands are set in such a way as to be seen as "smiling at you." I know, it's ridiculous, but it's supposed to make you feel happy and make you want to buy a clock or watch. What fluff ! When I need a watch or clock, I go to buy one. I don't wander past them and go...Oh, joy,...

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My ex-husband and were working out our settlements with 1 attorney to save money. The day the final papers to be signed came and went without my knowing. So I had no say in the outcome of the divorce. Can I take him to court to recover my money he stole? Maybe I'm wrong in this assumption, but I thought it was illegal (not to mention unethical) for 1 lawyer to represent two sides in one case. In any case, it's a very bad way to save money, when in the end, it could (and did, obviously) cost you far more than it would have saved you. In the event of a divorce, one woudl also assume that you would BOTH need to sign the final...

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If you live in Tennessee, today is a day in history. everyone, no matter your age, is having to show identification, when purchasing alcohol. would this new law flatter you or will it really deter underage alcohol purchases? I'm sure it's intended to deter underagers, and I hope people do their jobs (IE Actually checking all IDs). But I wish that all places that sell alcohol would do a better job of educating employees on how to spot fake IDs. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms provides neat little brochures that my former employer provided and went over with staff. It was a smart move, as we...

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Does anyone know what TEOTWAWKI mean? "The End Of The World As We Know It."

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If you could get rid of one of your bad habits what would it be? I wish I exercised more ! Some people are of the type that "love to exercise." They get that "runner's high" and tell you that they just "feel great after" they exercise. I hate them. And I wish I was them ! On the whole, I'm quite healthy - I don't do drugs, drink or smoke. I drive safely, with a seat belt on at all times. But I need to...

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If you could be come back and be born again, would you want to be the same sex you are now or the opposite sex? Why? I'm a woman, and though I thoroughly enjoy being a woman, and have no complaints about it thus far, if I had a choice, I would choose to be a man in that hypothetical "next life." The only reason would be so that I could see what it was like. We often wonder what the opposite sex is thinking - why they do what they do. It would be a chance to understand all those things...

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I have hypothroidism. The last time I drank green tea, at least two times a day, for two months, I got kidney stones. I have asked Doctors, but they denied it had anything to do with the tea, but is there a connection? As far as I know, there is no connection between hypothyroidism and your kidneys. I think that's a moot point, in this case. Kidney stones are generally thought to occur in people with lower amounts of citrate in their urine (which seems to prevent kidney stones). There have been studies done on various chemicals and drugs to see if they affect the citrate levels in urine, but as far...

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I had my period the 1st of june when would i ovulate? If you have the "typical" cycle of 28 days, you would ovulate on day 14 (in your case, June 14th). The day you GET your period is considered day 1. Keep in mind that spotting is not considered "your period," so if you spot for a day or two, then experience actual "flow," you'd want to consider that day (the first day you see "real blood") as the...

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If there were changes within yourself that you could make, what would they be and why would you make the changes? While I'd love to say "I'm perfect the way I am !" it's really not the case. I do admire the person that I am, and think I'm a good human being - BUT ! I have flaws - and they may seem silly to you, but they are things I DO wish I could change. I wish I could be more organized - to eek out just a little more time for the important things. Like, I feel if I...

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What are some unique baby boy names? Unique as in "celebrity unique," where your child gets beat up every day at school ? Or unique, as in not in the top 50 names at the moment ? I am a fan of names that are derived from my ancestry. My favorite, if I'd had a boy was Rhys, which is the Welsh spelling of Reese (pronounced the same) - but the spelling alone makes it cooler - and it's not a "wacky...

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How do I use a birthing ball? During labor it helps women get into positions that help labor progress and align the baby in the pelvis properly. Common positions women choose on the birth ball are sitting and leaning. Sitting encourages fetal descent. It encourages pelvic mobility by allowing mother to rock her pelvis for comfort. The second position is leaning on the ball from a kneeling position. This position can help...

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Would you prefer that your children be intelligent, beautiful, or talented? I would choose intelligent, because intelligence can get you farther than the rest. If you are a terrific singer or actress, but are not beautiful, you'll not likely suceed in those careers. Perhaps as a pinter or a pianist, where looks aren't important. But I can't, off the top of my head, think of a career where intelligence matters, and that looks are also important... ...

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I am not developing enough breast milk and my baby is 4 months. How does my breastmilk increase so I can continue to feed my baby? A lot of women worry about this - and very few need to. Most women DO produce an adequate amount of milk. Breastfed babies need to be fed more often than bottle-fed babies, because breastmilk is more easily digested, so they process it quicker, and therefore need to eat again sooner. This is typically misinterpreted as your baby isn't getting enough to eat. As for what you can do to...

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What time should a mother stop breastfeeding? Do more people use formulas in todays world? More people use formula now than ever, however the major increase in usage has really been in the United States. The World Health Organization strongly encourages mothers to breastfeed as long as possible, and recommends it up age 2 years, if possible. In most countries outside of the US, the numbers for women that breastfeed are far greater than in the US, and women in other countries also...

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How do I recover a lost serial code for a Sims 2 expansion pack ? When i went to install The Sims 2 & expansion packs to my new laptop, I found the booklet missing from one, and apparently the code is on it. (Why don't they put the codes on the CDs ??) Just me again - I just wanted to make sure you know I'm not just trying to con someone out of a serial - it wouldn't work anyway. My expansion pack was registered, so I'm wondering if based on that the company could tell me what my serial is... Ugh, I need help !

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If a sinless person was all that was needed to bring in God's new Covenant with man, why wasn't Mary considered for the job? Mary's conception was THE Immaculate Conception - meaning she was born free of the original sin (IE Eve's sin) - making her a suitable vessel for carrying the son of God. But that didn't mean she never sinned in her life.

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How do you make sims do woohoo on the couch You can't. You can get them to do it in any double bed, in the hot tub, or in a changing booth at a clothing shop (which is what you need to do if your sim wants "public woohoo").

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How do you thow a succesfull party on sims 2? The best, and by far the EASIEST way to have a great party is to invite your two sim-friends over, and jump into the hot tub with them. They automatically talk to each other, and the rating for the party just goes up and up, until it's a "roof raiser." Can't beat something you don't have to DO anything to win at, right ?

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What is Iowa like? I've heard it's all corn, but there must be more there than that. No, it's not just corn - we grow soybeans too ! Actually, Iowa is one of the largest producers of hogs and cattle in the country (so if you are a fan of bacon and steaks, you can thank Iowa). Iowa is generally flat - we might have areas of what you could call "gently rolling hills," but if you are from a hilly area of the US, you would probably not even notice our...

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Would you ever become a surrogate mother for a friend/family member? Why or Why not? What if they were a gay couple... Would that change your answer? I actually AM acting as a surrogate for a gay couple (two men). After having tried to go through this with a straight, married couple, I have decided that I won't go that route. A woman that cannot have a baby on her own can really become quite desperate in her desire to have a baby, and can really become very bitter towards the surrogate, because she (the surrogate) can carry her...

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How can I find vegetarian dining options while on a European vacation? http://www.happycow.net/europe/index.html There is a list of every European country, and once you choose one, it gives you a list of cities. Once you choose one, it lists every possible place to eat, and even goes so far as to break it down by name, address, phone number, cost, type of vegetarian food offered (lacto-ovo or vegan, etc.) and a little tidbit of info on the place. Don't...

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Next summer I plan on visiting a country in Europe, which one do you think I should choose? (I plan on staying for a couple of weeks... on a college students funds) Well, based on the only real clue you gave (college student funds) I would suggest Portugal. I love England, but if you are low on money, it's a poor choice, as it is a VERY expensive country. You need to factor in if you speak any other languages, but if you stick to major tourist destinations (such as Ibiza, Spain - VERY hugely popular with Europeans, especially the British) you...

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Next summer I plan on visiting a country in Europe, which one do you think I should choose? (I plan on staying for a couple of weeks... on a college students funds) Well, based on the only real clue you gave (college student funds) I would suggest Portugal. I love England, but if you are low on money, it's a poor choice, as it is a VERY expensive country. You need to factor in if you speak any other languages, but if you stick to major tourist destinations (such as Ibiza, Spain - VERY hugely popular with Europeans, especially the British) you...

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MEN...have you ever used Viagra, Celias, or any other sex inhancement drugs even though you don't have a problem? Okay, I'm not a man, but since nobody else has answered this yet, I'll throw this in - my husband got a pill from my dad (who uses Cialis due to erectile dysfunction brought on by diabetes), because he wanted to "be able to go all night." He didn't tell me this until after though, because he was sorely disappointed that it didn't help him last any longer (not that...

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Whats with this Equuis and all? All I know is that its a play, stars Daniel Radcliffe, he appears naked once and that he looks hot. Care to elaborate? I mean, what the play is all about, the story and all. From what I've been told, by a person that's seen the play, it's about a teen thats "in love" with his horse. And I don't mean that he just likes him a whole bunch ! Wikipedia says this: Equus is a play by Peter Shaffer written in 1973, telling the story of a psychiatrist who attempts to treat a young man who has a pathological fascination with horses. ...

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I want a list of the StarCast of Harry Potter. Example:-Harry Potter-Daniel Radcliffe, Ronald Weasley-Rupert Grint etc. If you ever need to know who's who in a movie, check out http://www.imdb.com The Internet Movie DataBase. It's brilliant ! Here is a direct link Sorcerer's Stone, so you can read off the whole cast ! http://imdb.com/title/tt0241527/ And one for Order of the Phoenix, for a more recent cast list: http://imdb.com/title/tt0373889/ Here is the actual list for...

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How do I eat right for breastfeeding? You just need to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. You should increase the amount of fluids you drink - water is ideal, but milk works as well. Remember, if you FEEL thirsty, you are already getting dehydrated, so don't reach that point. Keep a glass of water beside you while breastfeeding, because you will suddenly become quite thirsty, and it's not really a good time to jump of...

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My daughter is 10 months old and is getting all four of her top teeth in. At which point in her fever should I take her to the hospital. Teething is just teething. Unless there is an infection, for some reason, teething alone does not cause infection. Fever is the body's way of fighting an infection - bacteria like to live at that lovely body temp of 98.6, so in it's defense, the body raises it's temperature to kill the bacteria. If your baby seems to be tolerating it well, you can actually leave it...

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When you have a newborn baby is it ok to put oatmeal in there bottle? It's been mostly said already, but I feel so strongly about this, that I had to add my 2 cents. You eat your oatmeal from a bowl with a spoon. Feeding your baby should be no different. Until it is old enough to eat off a spoon, they are too young. And babies will sleep through the night when they are developmentally ready. Feeding them anything (breastmilk, formula or solids) will...

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I'd like to try making my own baby food. Other than honey, are there any foods I should avoid feeding my baby? Foods with high nitrate levels should be avoided. For early feedings, avoid such things as beets, broccoli, cabbage, celery, spinach and turnips, as the nitrAtes in them can be converted to nitrItes, which can make it hard for baby to breathe. One big tip that I offer to anyone interested in making baby food - place your purees into an icecube tray and freeze until solid. Then you can...

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Can you describe the smell of a newborn infant in one word? Placental.

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Should i drink milk while breastfeeding You need to eat a healthy, balanced diet while breastfeeding, and that includes dairy products, such as milk. If you have a milk allergy, then you would obviously not drink milk just because you are breastfeeding. However, if you are normally a milk drinker, keep drinking it. It doesn't affect the quality of your breastmilk, but your bones will thank you. For more information on...

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Iv'e heard that babies can't have peanut butter before they are 12 months. Is this true? Why? For some reason, food allergies are on the rise. Peanut allergies are at the top of the list, not because they are the most common (allergies to milk and eggs are more common), but because they can be fatal. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, if you or anyone in your child's family has a food allergy or allergic type disorder such as asthma or eczema, then you should wait...

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My 3yr old has tiny molluscum on different parts of her body, (mainly neck, legs, stomach) what is the best way to get rid of them? If your child is well-behaved, follows directions well, and can sit still for periods of time, the best solution seems to be laser. Pulse dye laser therapy is better than it's predecessor of freezing/cutting off the lesions, as it causes no discoloration or scarring, and the lesions are gone in about 2 weeks with just one treatment in about 95% or more of cases. It is, however,...

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Do birth control pill make any health hazards to a kid who still having a havit of breast milk from his mother? Some birth control pills are acceptable for use during breastfeeding, or if you are feeding your baby pumped breastmilk. However, it's recommended that any estrogen-containing contraceptive be avoided until baby is at least six months old AND after baby is well-established on solid foods. You should try progesterone-only birth control, such as the mini-pill, the Depo shot, or an IUD. ...

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Do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable to end a relationship with a text message- explain your answer? The question to ask should be "How would I feel if someone did this to me ?" I guess my age (32) is going to affect my answer. As far as being socially acceptable behavior, I'd say absolutely not. But it probably happens quite a bit these days. I think texting is to the current younger generation what the phone is to my generation, so they probably think it's common...

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How long does it take for pregnancy test results to come in from a pregnancy test? Actually, if you see a doctor, and they do the blood and urine tests there, they can tell you within a few minutes - both times I've been pregnant, the lab tech came in and drew blood, and the doctor came back within 10 minutes and said "Congratulations !"

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I'm a week late for my period, no unprotected sex used condoms everytime i took a home pregnancy test it was negative then went to planned parenthood nd it was negative but they asked if ihad sex with in a week which i had nd they said it could affect it? Having sex within a week of a test won't affect the result - whomever told you that is an idiot. However, they COULD have meant that if you had just gotten pregnant within the last week, that the results wouldn't be positive. However, with a blood test, it should definitely show SOME increase in your HCG levels, so that also doesn't make any sense. I do want to add that...

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My last period was Dec. 4th 2006. I took home preg. tests and they came up neg. blood test the same. I am going on monday to have ultrasound to check for ectopic pregnancy. If i am not preg. what could be causing my missed period? I know this question is "old" by now, but just in case this happens to anyone else, I thought I'd answer. First of all, if it were an ectopic pregnancy, you'd be dead by now. You'd feel serious pain VERY quickly after conception, because the embryo grows so rapidly in the early stages, and if it is implated in the fallopian tube, it would cause pain within a few...

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I just wanted to know if anyone has ever tricked their body into thinking they were pregnant and if so how far did it go? I'm pretty sure that guy was just making a joke. What you're talking about is called "hysterical pregnancy (among many nicknames for it)." Though thoughts on it vary from doctor to doctor, the general thinking is that an intense desire to become pregnant (or an intense fear of becoming pregnant) can cause changes in the endocrine system, which may explain some of the...

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What pregnancy test is the best one to get for someone who never keeps track of there periods The brand of test you use really doesn't matter in regards to keeping track of your period. However, if you ARE having sex, you really should keep track, because if you get pregnant, you NEED to see a doctor early to get good prenatal care to assure the baby is healthy. For the internet accessible person, I recommend cyclespage.com - all you do is log on the day you get your...

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In last 5 months I have had my periods twice (every other month) Can I be pregnant coz my belly is getting bigger but the pregnancy test is negative. Well, you say "in the last 5 months" which is rather vague. When was the LAST time you had your period ? How old are you, and when did you first start menstruating ? If you haven't had your period for very long, it's typical for it to be irregular. Also, going through puberty, you have many body changes, including weight gain, which can explain a bigger stomache. The...

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WOMEN: if you became pregnant, and decided that you did not want to have the baby, would you reconsider having an abortion if your partner didn't want you to? Would his wanting to keep it influence you, or would it purely be your decision? This one can really spark a lot of debate ! Ultimately I think that it is YOUR body, and in the end YOU are the one responsible for the child, if you have it. HOWEVER, having said that, there can be so many factors involved. If I were married, it might make a difference. Marriage is a partnership, and I think in that situation it would really have to be discussed more and thought over...

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We are ttc. we had sex 3 consecutive days before my expected days of ovulation. On the 4th day the ovulation signs of my normal "watery egg white" didnt show up. Im now 3 days past and still no sign. could I be Pregnant? The "typical signs" of ovulation are not ALWAYS there. Even if you consistently track your cycle with all the methods (mucus, temp. etc.), it's entirely possible for them to vary occasionally. Basically, you can't become pregnant BEFORE you ovulate, but the sperm can survive for about 3 days, on average, so there were probably a lot of them swimming about the day you...

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If your baby is born in the US and you keep his cord blood, but then move back to the UK, can you have it shipped over? How easy is this, and is it expensive? My suggestion would be to simply keep banking it in the US. It would likely need to shipped with liquid nitrogen or something similar, and post 9/11 restrictions could make that quite difficult. And typically, things tend to be more expensive in the UK anyway, so leaving it in the US might just be cheaper and easier.

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I am pregnant and not sure what to expect,but i'm embarrassed to ask and my bf left me so i have no help there. The delivery is what i'm REALLY scared about. Can anyone tell me anything or show me where to go and look for myself? For some knowledge about pregnancy and birth, I recommend catching up on your reading. My favorite book is "What To Expect When You're Expecting," which does cover labor and delivery. After that, there is also "What to Expect the First Year," as well as a book for the toddler years. It has hundreds of questions sent in by actual people - some common, some really...

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Would you let your mother be your birthing partner? I did, with both my babies. With my first, I wanted nothing to do with her father, so my mom was the logical choice. With my second, her father WANTED to be there, but being the "typical guy" he was kind of ...useless ! He said at one point "Can we PLEASE have your mom come in ?!?!" So she did ! She was there to tell me to quit whining ! "I know it hurts, but you...

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Do you think that a young teenager who gets pregnant should keep the child (say between the ages of 13-16)? Why? It greatly depends on the maturity of the girl. I had a child at 18, and though I raised her myself, I had a LOT of family support (emotional and financial) - and still it was, and still is, very hard (even though she is nearly 14 now). Because I was young and a single parent, I didn't have someone to back me up in my decisions. I didn't follow through on discipline, because I...

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Is it legal for a employer to fire or not hire you if you have lots of tattoos or visible piercings? Well, as someone who has DONE hiring and firing, I can tell you a little bit from the "inside." If you EVER have to fire someone, you have two options: 1) Have a VERY good (legitimate reason), with proof. Theft, for example. 2) Lie. The most common lie is "You position is no longer valid/We no longer need you." The reason for this is that with unemployment,...

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I got a card on my door from the sheriffs office with a number to call. I assume it can't be good. what could it be? Well, if they wanted to arrest you, they certainly wouldn't announce it with a note, so you can probably feel a little less nervous about calling. You might have been indicated during someone's questioning - "I was at marketandpowell's place that night" - and they want to verify that, it could really be something as simple as that. Ask yourself "What have I...

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I am married, but have a baby with my boyfriend. My husband wants visitation, can he be allowed eventhough the baby is not his? This will vary by state, but I can tell you how it works in MY state. If you are married and have a baby, it is legally assumed that your husband is the father, and his name will automatically go on the birth certificate. In that case, he will be the father for life, and WOULD be granted visitation, but would also be responsible for child support, college money, etc. - anything a...

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Brightly colored license plates for sexual predators. Agree or Disagree? and why? I think it depends on what you think classifies someone as a "sexual predator." Most of us really "don't think," when it comes to this matter - we assume a "sex offender" is someone that molests kids. But most states have very broad limits on what will get them branded as a sex offender. For example, if you are a college freshman, and you get a little tipsy...

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