Helping Kids!

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We love helping kids

And giving them big smiles

We love helping kids

And making their parents proud

We love helping kids

Getting rid of tommy aches

We love helping kids

Taking all of their pain away

We love helping kids

Because being a pediatrician

Is the best thing you can be

And we love helping kids you see,

Plus the poud mommy's-to-be!

Don't Take Them Away!

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I think everyone one will agree with me when I say, the U.S. suffers with obsese children I've read this article about removing obese children from there home. I'm of two minds about Dr. Ludwig and Lindsey Murtagh's claim on obesity. On one hand, I agree that obesity is a problem within children of this generation. On the other hand, I'm not sure if removing them from their home will fix the problem.

Both, Ludwig and Murtagh argues that placing the obese child into a temporary foster care will solve the issuse. By focusing on the "home" of the child, they both overlook the deeper problem of the obesity. Removing a child from their parents can make the situation worse. If the child already has poor eating habbits, what do you think will happen if they're taken away from their parents. They will continue to eat their problems away.

Dr. Ludwig and Murtagh are right when they say obesity is a health risk to many kids, but in my opinion they would be hurting the child even more if they remove them from their home and place them some where else. I believe there are other ways to approach this issue. One way is to have both the parent and the child to attend counseling. This will help understand why the child has such poor eating habits and maybe help solve the problem. Another approach is to get the parent to do more active activities with the child. This will be better than the child doing exercises on their own. My last solution would be to change the child's diet. Have the parents to substitute sweets for something a bit more healthier.

The Risks of Summer!

Everyone loves the summer time right? Its filled with fun! There is no school (for most people), beach fun, and a lot of traveling. How could you not enjoy it? Well, it is a down side to it. You are putting yourself in harm!

1.)Did you know skincancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S.? During the summer it’s normally hot, so we tend to wear less clothing. It is very important to protect your skin while you’re out in the sun. One way to do so is putting on sunscreen. There are also some that are waterproof. You can also walk around with an umbrella. The umbrella can be used to block the sun. You can also wear hats, cover-ups, and etc.

   2.)Be sure to keep yourself hydrated. This is something young people really don’t pay attention to. When you’re hot, your body cools itself down by producing sweat. In order to produce sweat you will need to be hydrated. Water is the best thing to drink. Keep some fluids with you at all times.

 

3.) Try to take it easy in the heat. You can’t exercise in the heat as you normally would. If you don’t take the right precautions, you could end up with a heat related illness. Take little breaks while active. This will give your body time to cool down. Find a shade spot to rest. And again, you MUST stay hydrated.

4.) Keep your eyes safe!! When going out in the sun, you can also damage your eyes. I’ve read that if you go out into the bright sunlight you are putting yourself at a greater risk in developing cataracts and growths on the eye. To prevent any of these things wear sunglasses that will protect against the UV light. Wear a hat that will also block the sun. And remember to NEVER look directly at the sun.

The Development of a Baby

Babies, don’t you just love them. Have you ever thought about the different stages a baby goes through while in the womb? I have always wondered what will be the first thing a baby develops. Heres what I came up with:

Weeks 3-6

 During the first few weeks the baby will start to develop major organs. The brain one of the organs and the heart is another. The heart will begin to start pumping around the fifth week.  The baby will also have a stomach during this time. The ears and eyes are just starting to come in. And the spinal cord is beginning to form. During the sixth week, the baby's upper lip is starting to form. 

Weeks 7-12

These weeks are all about GROWTH! The umbilical cord will be the first thing starting to form around this time. This helps nourish and strengthen the baby through the entire pregnancy. The arms and legs will become more visible during this time as well. The toes and fingers start to develop. During week nine the baby will be just an inch! And that’s when he/she will be able to move around.  Also during week nine he/she will get its reproductive organs. Week ten is when the skeleton starts to develop. By week eleven, you will be able to tell its gender. And when week twelve approaches the baby will have already grown three inches.

Weeks 13-16

This is the beginning of the second trimester. This is when the baby starts to kick. The baby will also start developing skin, though it will be very thin. I also read that the baby will start making different faces during the sixteenth week. The baby will be able to form a cute little fist and has grown five inches.

Weeks 17-20

The baby will continue to grow. One cool thing I found out was that during this time the baby will be able to hear you and things around you. Its kidneys are developed. Some babies have hair around this time, but some don’t. The arms and legs are fully developed.

Week 21-27

These are the last weeks of the second trimester. The baby is able to taste and feel now. Around this time, he/she does a lot of moving when they’re awake. Blood cells are being created. The baby’s lungs are growing. The baby also begins breathing.

Weeks 28-36

This is the third trimester. The brain is still developing during this time, but its happening much faster. The baby is able to grab and hold things. Its preparing itself for birth. Also the baby is able to suck.

Weeks 37-40

This is the time every pregnant woman has been waiting for. The baby is fully developed. The baby may be at least six to eight pounds. Sometimes they are larger than that.

See, the baby goes through many changes. And just think, this process is something that every single one of us has gone through. I think this is the most amazing and beautiful process of development known to man.

Can A Dead Man Get Someone Pregnant?

Is it possible for a man who is no longer living to get a woman pregnant? I know you’re probably thinking, who would want to do that? Well it actually is possible. Maybe not in the way that you are thinking, but in a way of thinking outside of the box.

One way this situation is possible, is if the man is alive while the act of sex is happening and he dies while he is inside of the woman. I’ve read that some men have a heart attack as soon as they reach their climax. After the man dies, he will continue to ejaculate. Since his penis is still inside of the woman then his sperm will be inside of her. There is a great possibility that the woman will turn out to be pregnant.

Another way for a dead man to get a woman pregnant is through sperm banks. A sperm bank is a place where men can donate their sperm for money. Many women go there for various reasons. Such as, where a woman's partner is infertile or where he carries a genetic disease. A woman can easily pick out sperm that belong to a man that is deceased. She will have the sperm inserted in her and can become pregnant.

Lastly, a way a non living man can impregnate a woman is if they are having sex and he just drops dead. The woman will have to act quickly and also take the right precautions. She will have to collect the sperm from the man’s penis. She will then have to insert it into to her. And her chance of being pregnant is very high.

My reason for writing this post was to answer one of my classmate’s questions. I am not trying to commit any of the acts above. If you are caught trying to have sex with a dead body, you can and will be arrested. It is ILLEGAL!

Biology: The Fun Side

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Did you know the nails on your longer fingers will grow faster than the nails on your shorter fingers? And did you know that the nails on your hands grow four times faster than the nails on your toes? Its little interesting facts like these that get me so excited about biology. Everything in our body is put there for a reason. Everything has its very own function.

Another interesting fact you probably won’t believe is that humans share 60% of DNA with a banana. No, it doesn’t mean that we have any resemblance to a banana. It just means that production of proteins, enzymes for creating or breaking down sugars, building cellular structures and processes, etc. are similar to ours.

 

I wish more people found biology as interesting as I do. Biology has come a long way. People have discovered a lot over the years about the living organisms in the world. But it is so much more out there waiting to be discovered. My granny always tells me how much of a science freak I am.

My purpose for this post was to share some interesting things about biology. I wanted people to understand that its not so boring. Its not as bad as you really think it is. Like the things I find out just blow my mind. I’m not trying to sound like a geek (lol) but if you really gave it a try, I think you would love it

My Dream of Being A Pediatrician

Well, it all really started when I was in ninth grade. That’s when I figured out what I wanted to be. You see before then, I changed my mind so many times. First, I wanted to be a lawyer. Then I thought no way, that’s way too boring for me. So, then I had my mind set on being a teacher. That had been my dream for the longest. I love to be around kids. I love helping them. I love playing with them. So I figured this would be the perfect job. But as the year kept going I slowly started to change my mind. I decided I wanted to become a pediatrician.

A pediatrician is a doctor that specializes in children. They also focus on the children’s diseases. This dream of mine first started when I began to date one of my childhood friends. He was always sick when we were a little younger but, I didn't really understand what was wrong with him at the time. Once we starting dating, he told me the reason for him always being sick. It was because he had Sickle Cell Anemia. Sickle Cell Anemia is basically a hereditary form of anemia that makes the red blood cells turns into a crescent shape because of low oxygen levels. It occurs mostly in blacks. He was in and out of the hospital so much. I hated seeing him in pain. He eventually got behind in school and it got so bad at one point that he had to stop playing basketball.

Basically, he inspired me. Seeing him like that made me realize how much I wanted to help children not go through so much pain. I know I will be great. My goal will be to put a smile on every single one of my patients face. I plan to do that by always listening to them. I will give them advice if and when they need it. Try to tell them jokes. Really, I would do just about anything to make them feel better and have a better day. Another one of my goals is to make them walk out of the hospital feeling better than they did walking in.