child birth

@kmdvmd (357)
India
May 18, 2007 10:52pm CST
i was 22 years old when my 1st child was born.she was 10 pounds by weight and very beautiful one.my inlows critisized me that your child is over weight and she must be having some abnormalities and i was afried of that,but now when my daughter is coming 1st in uni exams i dont have any bad idea about her health what should i do to my inlows should i kill them?
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
19 May 07
I wouldn't kill them I can't believe they thought that though. My nephew was born weighing over 10 lbs. he is fine. Some babies are just big when they are born.
• Philippines
19 May 07
these days, many children get to be born heavier. diet during pregnancy might have played a big factor here. so far, things turn out well for these babies as they grow up. what are the doctors there for? they can always give us professional help as regards how to cope with situations, right?
• United States
30 May 07
My baby was almost nine pounds and I got a lot of grief from my OB/GYN about that. He said it had a lot to do with me overeating during pregnancy. Which I don't believe. Though I did gain weight, I've heard of women who gained very little and had big babies. I think my baby was bigger because I was borderline gestational diabetes. My baby turned out fine, though she was born big, and is normal weight now. Actually she's kind of skinny. Babies balance out eventually. Best of luck with your child.
• Philippines
19 May 07
your inlaws only aired their concern for the child. it must have helped you somehow. it must have made you conscious of your child's health. this made you consult with the doctor from time to time. be thankful that everything turned out well instead of thinking bad about your inlaws. they might have hurt you then. but, they were only thinking in terms of the good of the child. be forgiving. it pays to let the hurt go and be happy with things are.
@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
25 May 07
I had similar reaction my daughter when she was born was 9 lbs. 15 3/4 oz, My mother in law took one look at her and said she doesn't like a new born, I was so hurt, what does a new born look like a baby for Pete sake. then about 3 years later I met a woman who had a 10 pounder and I looked at this child and you know what she didn't look like a new born, I of course didn't say so to the mother as she was so proud of hew daughter, and I do not blame her, Our babies are the most precious little ones we have in out lives,And it is just awful for any one to criticize any baby. I remember when my first daughter was born I had a very difficult and long labor and they had to turn he so she had a black eye, a head shaped like an egg, and she was very yellow. I thought she was the most beautiful baby in the world. Thank God we have mothers eyes. I am willing to bet you that every day you see how much more beautiful your baby has become and it never stops, Some people do not need to be baby critics ever.
• China
19 May 07
Hello,i'm a mother too.My son is ten months.I love him very much.Of course he is over weight.But it doesnot matter now.Because he's little.He can't do much exercise.When they grow enough ,they will have much exercise such running behing the other children or behind a pig maybe.Don't worry!Try to exercise with her.At will, by any joyful way to do.Guid her to do something,not compulsion.For example, walking in the morning, clean the house.It's better to lose weight. In the other hand,say say that you have do something about this question. You and your daughter need time. Don't quarrel with anyone.To be happy ,please. Tomorrow everything is new,don't you think so?
@linds22 (34)
• United States
19 May 07
She decided when your daughter was born that she was overweight? Geez, she must be good. Don't worry about what they think. My two year olds DOCTOR claims my daughter is over weight. She's not. I'm a big girl, she's not going to be skinny. It's not in her genes. But she loves veggies and fruits, and she is very active. So as long as your child is healthy and active, don't listen to what anyone thinks, especially your in laws. If my inlaws would have said that to me when MY daughter was born, I would have flown off the handle. You're a better person than me, lol. Good luck.