If you hadn't had kids...

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If you hadn't had kids...
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Thu, 05-20-2004 - 10:34pm
And your dh made enough $$ to support both of you comfortably, do you think you would be working?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 05-27-2004 - 3:34pm
24 hours and still waiting....
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 05-27-2004 - 3:45pm

The article(s) actually said it's best to wait until 9 months.

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Bridget & Ethan (5)

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Thu, 05-27-2004 - 3:48pm
Hollie...I dilute the juice in my house with SIX cans of water.

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Bridget & Ethan (5)

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Thu, 05-27-2004 - 3:50pm
I think you can throw in the towel.... doesn't look like it's going to to happen.

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Bridget & Ethan (5)

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Registered: 09-15-2003
Thu, 05-27-2004 - 4:00pm
On the topic of juice:

Since I worked in the pediatric dental field for years before becoming a sahm, I feel a little qualified to speak on the topic.

It's really best to avoid juice, even after the recommended guidelines. There's no reason for it (other than sickness causing vomiting/diahhrea). Especially in bottles. You just can't get to the child's teeth for a good brushing at that age (so it's best to avoid *sticky* things such as raisins as well) till they are old enough to be more cooperative during brushing.

If you can truly keep track and limit the amt of juice, then fine. But it's been my experience that the kids are usually drinking a lot more juice (and soda!) than the parents know/let on. It's also just plain healthier to get vitamins right from the original source....i.e. a whole apple or orange.

I'm not being judgemental...if you give your kids juice, fine. I just think a lot of parents aren't aware...I mean, giving juice seems like a totally normal thing to do!

Meldi

ps: also, on a dental side-note. Get sealants. They really work (when applied right!)

Meldi
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Thu, 05-27-2004 - 4:08pm
Hey, I've got a question for ya - did you happen to work at the U of M ped. dental clinic??
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Thu, 05-27-2004 - 4:12pm
I certainly hope you weren't holding your breath the entire time. ;-)
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Thu, 05-27-2004 - 4:28pm

My kids only get about 2 ounces of juice a day.... otherwise just water and milk.

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Bridget & Ethan (5)

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Thu, 05-27-2004 - 4:30pm
Although I realize that your issue is with religion, you do realize that Christianity was/is not the only religion that required sacrifices. As an educated former Christian, you could also - thinking for yourself - come to the conclusion that these sacrifices were not necessarily the command of God, but a hold over from the polytheistic religions practiced prior to the conversion of a monotheistic Old Testament.

For all of your ranting about Christianity not being the only path to God, I am sure you understand that Christianity is not the only religion. It is not even the only religion that has questionable or oppresive practices.

SUS

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Registered: 09-15-2003
Thu, 05-27-2004 - 4:31pm
No, but I did a brief stint in the oral surgery clinic. What a zoo!

Meldi

Meldi

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