Parenting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Would Becoming a Mom Make You Change Any Unhealthy Habits?
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Someone I know was telling me
that since becoming a mom 2 years ago, she's basically given up
booze (prior to mommyhood, she says she drank too much). It makes
sense that we become more responsible as parents (at least we
should, right?). One star made headlines recently about giving up
marijuana after kids. How will motherhood change your habits?
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Brad Pitt
admitted that he had a little pot habit before he became a
dad. Now? He won't touch the stuff, for his
kids' sake. "I'm a dad now. You want to be alert and
my eyes used to glaze over when I did that," he told HBO's
Bill Maher.
Whether drinking, smoking, staying out to late or
something else--what do you think you'll give up or change
about your lifestyle when you become a mom?
P.S. Is it just me, or
is every woman in America pregnant right now?
Do you think that teens should be paid to not get sperminated?
And, check out the
weird forecast your bikini line could make about your
fertility...
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Posted by Katie B Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:30pm PDT
Oh I should have add... not get pregnant before they can support a child and themselves.
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Posted by Katie B Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:36pm PDT
Whoa! Weird... I had seen this post originally in the health section and commented there... and it original post disappeared thus making the comment above look incoherent and random...
Anyway what I said is... yes, it would. Even as a couple PLANNING on starting a family I have already started going through the process of giving up unhealthy habits. Not necessarily smoking, drinking or drugs because I don't do any of those except for an occasional drink every once in a blue moon. And yes, it does seem like everyone is pregnant lately, but it just could be me because it's in the forefront of my mind. And if it works to give a teenager money to not get pregnant then ok.. it might be controversial but it's better than having a bunch of teens that can't support themselves let alone a child having babies.
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Posted by nb Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:46pm PDT
I'm giving up my $800 monthly Lexus car note for a more economical car.
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Posted by another hockey fan Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:52pm PDT
Yes. I think parents should set examples and give up all those things and that includes unhealthy eating habits. Also, they should start exercising with the kids as soon as they are old enough (whether it's walking or just playing outside) so no one is home sitting in front of the tv for hours on end.
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Posted by Corey Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:12pm PDT
I QUIT SMOKING DRINKING AND DRINKING CAFFEINE WHILE PREGNANT. I NOW DRINK CAFFEINE BUT THE OTHER HABITS ARE GONE. I ALSO HAVE NOTICED THAT I AM A CHICKEN NOW THAT I HAVE MY LITTLE GIRL. I AM TERRIFIED OF STORMS AND NEVER WAS UNTIL NOW. IT'S THE CRAZIEST THING.
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Posted by Ana Caterina Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:38pm PDT
I doubt it. The sole reason I'd do something is if it benefits directly myself. I have bad habits, but I'm not working on getting rid of them because it's more comfortable to keep them. I'm way too selfish to ever care for a child.
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Posted by Diana Cannon Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:38pm PDT
wtf are you guys serious? giving up your lexus is a sacrafice? what a joke, and the last person that would only give up something that benefits yourself are you kidding!! and people wonder whats wrong with America. Sacrafice is like quitting smoking and walking to work so you can afford formula and diapers right? I gave up my lexus wow put me in your shoes!
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Posted by Melony Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:56am PDT
I think that parents should show as good examples, and that means not smoking, doing drugs, or drinking around their kids. I come from a family that has a lot of smoking and drinking throughout, and can honestly say that it has not helped my lifestyle by watching them kill themselves. I hope that any parent who reads this understands how much better off your children will be without all of the temptations.
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Posted by Desi Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:24am PDT
i have been wanting to quit smoking for over a year now. two weeks ago i found out that i'm pregnant. that morning before i found out, i smoked my last cig. i have not touched one since and will not! i'm very happy that i don't smoke or drink any more=)
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Posted by Allie Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:01pm PDT
We are contemplating kids so I have begun to change my eating habits. This may not sound like sacrifice, but it's hard because I'm a food addict. I don't want my kids to grow up turning to food for comfort or to crave bad things. So far I have given up fast food, sodas, fried food, started monitoring my sugar intake and started drinking more water (trying to get rid of caffiene altogether).
My husband and I are also looking at our finances and giving up anything we like to do but is not necessary (like eating out as much as we like, renting movies vs buying). That may not seem like alot, but at the end of the month it adds up. I think individual sacrifices like giving up smoking, drinking, and eating bad things are just as important as collective sacrifices such as re-evaluating your financial lifestyle.
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