Pregnancy/Baby Questions

[Pretty Butterfly]

Dan.. You certainly didn't offend, I just didn't know where you were coming from!!

Comments like "why are you lost?""do you need directions?" and "How does that make any sense" are defensive and not too polite thats all. If you were gay, you would very obviously need a surrogate mummy, so there is no need to be rude, thats all.

Jac... I hope you weren't refering to me being judgemental, because I certianly did not judge. He infered that the "maid" will decide whether to breastfeed or not, not the "mum", hence my confusion, thats all. Simply asking is NOT judging.

[~Raven~]

To answer your questions Dan7

1. How long should a woman rest for after giving birth before resuming activities such as sports, etc. she was involved in prior to falling pregnant?
That would depend on factors such as how difficult the birth was and how her individual recover goes. It is reccommended that 6 weeks is needed for the body to heal and not to do things too strenuous during that time. Me personally, I wouldn't consider too much strenuous but my cousins girlfriend played a full game of netball 4 weeks after her bub was born!

2. How old does a baby need to be before it is safe to take him/her on a plane?
Don't know on that one. Perhaps the airline companies would be able to advise you there.

3. Can you take a newborn baby into a theme park?
You can take a newborn baby almost anywhere. They are very portable in the early days and depending on how settled they are may only wake for a feed.

How long after giving birth should a woman wait before going back to her regular pre-pregnancy workout/fitness routine? Also, does anyone know how long it would take for a woman to get back into shape after having a baby?
Again I would say it depends on the type of delivery she had and how she is feeling. It took me 6 - 12 months to get back to my pre baby body.

No way! Getting back in top shape is achievable! Physical shape after having a baby CAN and WILL be the same as before if the work is put in. As for breastfeeding, that will be a decision the maid must make.
This is true but placing pressure on your partner is not a good idea. It will happen and for some it is easier than others. It's best to forget about that stuff and enjoy the baby rather than feeling pressure to get back "into shape". Remember that it's not just losing weight. A womans pelvic bones and ribcage expand and they usually don't return to the same position. Even though I weigh 5 kilos less than my pre pregnancy days I am a size bigger. Saying physical shape CAN and WILL be the same as before if the work is put in is not right and very unrealistic!

Where can I find a maid/carer that will breastfeed my baby! Wetnurses are in short supply over here. Perhaps you are not in Australia?

[Snacks]

OMG, you are a guy No wonder I was confused. I'm really sorry for making assumptions - I assumed you were the one getting preggers and having a baby, that's why some of your comments baffled me (and yes, perhaps I do need directions on the 'maid/breastfeeding' issue... I'm still lost.)

[Dan7]

OMG, you are a guy

LOL. Yes, it's true! The secret is out!

[Dan7]

So what do you people think of these names for a girl?

Ashley
Lana
London
Madeline
Sky
Alexis
Michael
Kelly

[Kristin27]

I love Ashley and Lana. Not so crazy about Michael for a girl, or Sky.... Good luck!

[Aimz]

Ashley - nice but I would spell it Ashlea (more feminine)
Lana - love it!
London - I think this name is trendy at the moment - but not sure if I like it.
Madeline - LOVE IT - so beautiful.
Sky - Maybe as a middle name.
Alexis - cute.
Michael - Is a boy's name.
Kelly - Not crazy on this one.