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Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
Cute story!:):) I would probably be one of those people with the bad mouths:O:)
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Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I go to the chiropractor once a week like clockwork. I can always tell when I've missed a week too. Chirpractic care actually helps with sinuses and general health well being. I am a firm believer in chiropractic care!
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Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I, personally, loved my chiropractor. I've stopped going while I'm going through my reconstruction phase, because well, I can't exactly lay on my stomach or sides right now. But as soon as I have my exchange procedure and am healed, I plan on resuming my appointments.
Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
There are other options out there other then the "jump on your back to pop it" method. Look for a low impact or zero impact chiropractor if you're afraid of that popping sound, or it's just not comfortable for you. I love me some good pop it back into place, but my Dh swears by the zero impact. I can't explain how they do it, but he knows it works.
Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I've never been to one as i've never really had any reason to-but the whole pretzel-twisting description would be enough to scare me off! A massage sounds good though . . .
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Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I'm so glad you had a positive Chiropractic experience. I'm a Chiropractor and I have a one year old, so I feel a sort of special connection when I'm treating moms with young ones. Good for you doing what you need to do to help yourself feel better :)
Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I went to the chiropractor once, because my mom swore by it. I will never forget the moment he cracked my neck. It was so LOUD! I thought I was paralyzed. But I did find the strength to ask him, in all seriousness, "Do you have a license to do what you just did?" :)
Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I don't know, Julia. My spine is shaped like a J. It's embarrassing. ;D
Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
Every single chiropractor tells every single patient that 1 leg is shorter than the other. Also, they tell every single patient their pelvis and or head is out of alignment. Would you be surprised to know that you can't tell that from an xray? Also, it's pretty normal to have asymmetry from R to L. Unless you are more than say, a centimeter different, it's pretty normal. This really annoys the crap out of me.
Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I loved mine in Nashville! Because I cannot relax my neck for her to manipulate it I would have her use this little tapper thing instead. It did the same work but I could relax when that was used. My pelvis is always out of whack, so one leg is always shorter than the other until I get adjusted.
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Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
I probably have the same reaction to chiropractors as your dad. My grandparents swore by theirs but I hold a grudge against him- that's another story for another time. Some chiros do appear able to work magic and I'm glad that is true in your case. And that your legs are the same length!
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Re: “Don’t discipline your kid — he might be the next dalai lama”
Pushover Parenting is too easy a label to throw around, especially by some of the people commenting here who don't even have kids. Contrary to the beliefs of some, children are not dogs. No, they are in fact are humans - and each is utterly unique, and thus respond differently to discipline. Your scary mom-stare might work on some kids, but not on others. Where do you take it beyond that? Where do you draw the line? My gut feeling is that you are speaking about the children of the group of families that make up your particular social group. Some of those kids are indeed spoiled, there is no doubt about it, but really, it's not the beginning of the end of civilization as we know it. But when you begin to look at the wider population - people of varying social/economic backgrounds, you find a pattern of general neglect of children that is far worse in the long term than the 'permissive parenting' that you find so annoying at the store or restaurant.
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It's such a never ending challenge to find balance. I totally agree that being overly permissive and refusing to set boundaries is detrimental. On the other hand, I see parents that are too controlling and dismissive of their kids feelings. I fear either option and sometimes it's paralyzing in the moment.
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Wow. This has really been on my mind lately. I am definitely a pushover some of the time, and I usually regret it. But I the other day I was splitting a "no school in session" day with another working mom, and when I stopped by to pick up my son and her daughter she couldn't convince her daughter to come with me so that she could go to work. The mom was about to miss an important conference call and she wouldn't take a stand with her daughter. She finally shoved her daughter in my car and shouted "drive!" The whole scene lasted an hour. AN HOUR. I thought I was going to strangle one or both of them. KIDS DON'T WANT TO BE IN CHARGE. It's stressful for them. I wish wish wish these parents knew that, and could feel confident setting boundaries and enforcing them.
And, by the way, you can see our over-the-top Halloween activities here. I'm ashamed at how much I tried to accomplish and how tired and cranky I was as a result. Next year I'm shooting lower for sure. http://jacoblawrencenewman.blogspot.com/
Re: “Don’t discipline your kid — he might be the next dalai lama”
seriously who knew it would be this hard. I'm starting to wish for nighttime feedings again instead of figuring out how to mold people into productive citizens.....
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Well said! I didn't know the term pushover parenting - but it sure does fit!! I realized recently that the pushover parents tend to be hyper-controlling later in their kids' lives. I also worry about not doing the perfect job; I have a tendency to over-critisize myself. Then I look at the honorable, emotionally stable men my boys are becoming - despite my obvious and glaring mothering mistakes - and am humbled and grateful that the entire outcome is NOT up to me...
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I don’t have kids and everyone says I will change my tune when I do, but I also hate the pushover parent. My parents didn’t let me get away with bloody murder and I turned out okay. If children don’t learn what consequences come with their actions then they will always expect things to go their way and let’s face it, that ain’t gonna happen, sister. It always amazes me when people don’t discipline their kids and then sit around and wonder what’s wrong with the world today, why things are so out of control. It starts at home.
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I have a 22 year old, a 19 yr old and a 7 yr old. My older two are a BSN and a Soph. at UGA (in the journalism school). They were told no, and they are independent and thriving. Their friends, on the other hand, still live at home. Have never held a job. Don't know how to manage their time in college (if they didn't get kicked-out already) and their parents still pay their cell phone bills, car insurance and gas cards.
This year, my family went to DisneyWorld, took a 5 night cruise (where we swam with stingrays), and spent a long weekend in Hilton Head. Our friends can't go on vacations because #1, they can't afford it, and #2, they can't leave their young adult children at home alone.
Oh, and my 7 year old's pumpkin project (the one where the parents were supposed to allow the kids to do all the work themselves) was the ugliest, and obviously the only one that was actually solely done by the child. But that's fine by me! In a few years when he is away at college, my husband and I will be enjoying a nice, long European vacation. (while our friends are using their vacation days to accompany their kids to court appearances)... just sayin'
I think that today's parents aren't afraid to say no because they don't want their little precious babies to be sad or disappointed....they don't say no because it is hard to parent correctly, it takes a lot of time and perseverance, and today's parents are just too selfish to invest in their kids.
Re: “Don’t discipline your kid — he might be the next dalai lama”
According to Baumrind's research on parenting styles, an authoritative style, which is high on both discipline and warmth, is the way to go. It tends to lead to happy and confident children who are able to regulate their own emotions and who have better social skills. Permissive parenting, on the other hand, leads to poor regulation of emotion, low persistence in the face of challenges, and antisocial behavior.
I don't have children myself yet, but I've met a fair share of kids who expect their every whim to be catered to, and let me tell you: I am not a fan. When I do have kids, they will know that there are rules, and I don't care who sees me disciplining them. But I will also make sure they know that I love them, even when they are out of line.
Re: “Who knew pregnancy was so heavy — literally”
My parents love their chiropractors but I've only been once after a car accident. Unfortunately, the accident happened in Florida and while the other driver was at fault he was not required to pay for medical work. Bummer.
After 5 pregnancies and carrying countless babies since I was nine years old, my back could use a good manipulation or twenty.
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