Why is it that our nation is so obsessed with cutting out sugars completely? Hasn't anyone heard of portion control? I am so frustated with it! On our most recent visit to WIC, we weighed both the girls and Riley was 24 lbs. Earlier in the day she had gone to the pediatricians office and weighed the same...we were told she was in the 50th percentile for her weight. Well, WIC lady broke out and told me that she was only in the 13th percentile and because she was low we had to go over a survey of what I feed her. Now, if you know Riley personally this child never stops eating! When asked if I give her sweets and cake occasionally I replied 'yes' and was met with a frown. She informed me that exposing her to sugars this early in her life (THIS EARLY???!) could lead to obesity. She says this with a straight face while Adam and I are sitting there right in front of her. Can she not see us? Do we look obese? I understand that she is only doing her job, but that lady needs an attitude adjustment.
To top it all off, Bree's weight was 12 lbs, 9 ounces. That's great to us, right? Not to WIC, since they don't adjust for her early birth (stupid, right?) I got a lecture on how she is only in the third percentile for her age. I looked right at her, in the eyes and said "You know what? I am happy she's even on the chart. She has certainly come a long way." That made the lady quiet for a little bit until we moved onto Bree's eating survery which sparked another "sugar" talk because I put fruit juice in her cereal she gets in the morning. I even explained to her that it is Gerber juice, made for babies and she still told me that I could be leading Bree down the road to obesity.
Can't we all just have a little sugar now and again? It won't hurt, and trust me...it'll taste good! If you don't believe me go have a brownie, or a pudding cup....or go ahead, just eat a spoonful of sugar. (It helps the medicine go down, ya know!)
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I can't beleive they lectured you about giving her sugar after they told you she was only in the 13th% ! @@
Those people seem to be as stupid as they come when it comes to Child Health and Nutrition. Next time ask the woman to see her Medical Degree. You can't ever win with those people. You could even run off the list of all the Dr's Bree sees and tell them you will be sure to mention their concern to the HUGE list of Dr's and Specialists Bree sees.... Your doing just great as a Mom Tasha and the girls sound like they are right on track.
Kudos to you girl, for speaking up to her!!! I would have told her to switch positions with you, for just one day and then come back and see if she has the nerve to say anything to you. = ) good grief, maybe if Riley were in the 100th percentile, the "sugar" speech might come in handy, but the 13th, or even the 50th? She needs to take a chill pill. lol You're doing a fabulous job, and exactly what you said, the fact that Bree is even on the chart is a miracle. I'm just glad you know you're doing great, and that you can laugh about this story. = )
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