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Amy Kayner, Southgate, Mich.

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Comments on the article, Should Large Women Expect to Deliver by C-section?

"I just happened upon this Web site and it was a topic about large babies and Cesareans. My second child was 11 pounds, 1 ounce. The doctors did tell me that I would be having a large baby. One doctor said 10 [pounds] and another said 9. I did not have a Cesarean and in fact gave birth totally natural. The doctor did not perform an episiotomy. I had three stitches. The doctor was proud that he delivered the baby naturally and I, of course, was proud that I did manage to have the baby. I am a health woman of normal size. And I was tested for diabetes, but it came up negative. My son is now 9 and is perfectly healthy. My son was diagnosed with ADHD and his pediatrician said that his size at birth could be a contributing factor. I just wanted to voice my input on this topic."

Cathie Cameron, Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Comments on the article Too Much TV? Setting Limits on TV Viewing:

"I just saw this sight and topic and I just have to say (I know this comment is a little late), just log onto limitv.com and see all of the damage TV is causing in our children. Get it from the xperts and maybe you won't think it's so great after all. Let your children enjoy the ride and their surroundings in a car, sing songs, play CDs, give them books to read in the car to preoccupy them, suggest a game of punch buggy or I see a color, but for god sakes don't rob their developing minds with mindless DVDs and videos that stifle their ability to develop their imaginations and language skills and their desire to engage in activities with people. I see it all of the time with my video watching freak nephew (hours a day) he would rather sit in front of a video on Christmas and Thanksgiving than engage in conversation and play with family members. [Parents] are teaching them to rely on TV for entertainment instead of being imaginative and coming up with games they can play by themselves or that involve others. Bonding and communication with parents is severely affected as well.