:character00238: Good morning everyone :character00238:
We have been promised a good day weather wise today so I hope I can take a break in my busy schedule to enjoy some of my day off :character00238:
Jenn - I know exactly what you mean about the "fat mum" thing. I have seen both sides of that one. I was an overweight child and a I slimmed down in my teens. When I had my children I piled on the weight again and then lost it. I was lucky that I was never considered a fat mum at pregnancy and childbirth stage but I still battled with my weight as my kids grew up.
My kids were brought up with healthy eating and exercise and I was very keen to teach them the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
In my working life, however I see
some children who are very obese and have no idea at all of healthy choices. When you meet the family it becomes obvious that the problems you see with the child have been handed down through the generations.
The difficulty comes when the second example I gave becomes the
general perception of what happens when an overweight mum has kids. As we both know that can be a long way from the truth.
Overweight mums are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy, we all know that
but (and there is a but) that risk can be greatly reduced if the mum looks after herself and goes for regular medical checks.
Many overweight mums give birth to perfectly healthy babies all the time but they do not make interesting material for the documentary makers and journalists so carry on with you healthy happy pregnancy Jenn and keep making your healthy choices and look forward to the safe birth of a beautiful baby x
Tyn - I hope you have a good day today. We're all here for you x :hug99:
Taz - Have a good morning and I hope your late shift goes well x
Elle - I hope you feel better soon x :sick:
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Abz - Where are you? I hope you are OK x
Claire - Are you still up to your neck in DIY? x
Gosh, I've written an essay - sorry everyone, I didn't mean to do that.
:character00238: Have a fantastic day everyone :character00238: