Holy cow! God bless that mother! I was in pain for a 6lb.14oz baby. Okay, her head was big but still…19lbs. That’s a toddler. Isn’t the baby next to him so darn cute (like my Theodore)?? He’s so mellow (like my Theodore). Even in his crying moment, the giant is still so cute without any teeth.
This month I attended a web seminar and listened to the lecture via phone. I did not know how nice it was to participate in one of these. It was very cool. I got to walk around my room, use the bathroom, surf other sites, eat, answer phone calls, etc., etc. It was so convenient and brief that I decided to sign up for more. Technology is wonderful…especially if you have time for it. Why I didn’t sign up earlier is beyond me. Don’t laugh!
Please welcome our baby boy, Theodore!
Birthdate: March 17,2009 (St. Patrick’s Day)
Time: 12:33 PM
Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz.
Length: 20.5 in
This is a picture of his big sister Tiana already looking out for her little brother.
I would like to say thank you to all of you who called and checked in on mommy’s and baby’s welfare. Everyone is doing well. Thank you for all your concerns and well wishes.
I know this is late but doesn’t he look so cute?? Thank you Preston for sharing your outfit with us.
You know, things we see from our office window. Bob was saying,” oh look, the squirrels are playing with each other.” Then she said, “oh, they’re really playing with each other.” See what happens when there’s too much time on our hands.
Tiana turned one year old last month and our little girl is already figuring out how to slam the blocks in the holes, whether they fit or not. 
A couple of months ago I went to Chicago for a dental implant global symposium. It was such an awesome experience. It was huge…never have I seen so many dentists gathered for one topic. So during our break, a friend and I went walking around for our mini tour. She took this picture of me right after she said, “…that guy’s going to grab your bag.” Obviously, I wasn’t paying full attention. I think there was a hot guy across the street. Just kidding! It was a nice day. She was trying to be funny because we were in Chicago.
FDA Issues Warning on Mercury Fillings
By Alice Turner
21:32, June 13th 2008 4 votes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning on its website which informs about the potential safety issues of mercury-based dental fillings. Amalgam fillings are a mixture of mercury and silver, as well as several other metals in lesser quantities. The FDA was forced to display the warning as part of a settlement which stemmed from a lawsuit filed by several groups which allege that amalgam releases mercury.
The FDA warning only applies to pregnant women and children. While in theory having amalgam fillings and chewing on them might release a small quantity of mercury, studies have found no evidence of health hazards. Amalgam is very stable chemically and kills bacteria. It is also much more resistant than polymer-based fillings.
It is generally not a good idea to replace amalgam fillings with polymer ones, as the latter last almost half the number of years. FDA Deputy Commissioner Randall Lutter told AP that the regulator still ponders what to do next. The FDA is reluctant to ban amalgam as long as there is no solid evidence of health risks.
They are backed by dentists. For example, Dr. Edmond Hewlett, a dental professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and an American Dental Association adviser, told AP that the groups arguing against amalgam are making use of “junk science.”
However, neurologists warn that while most people are not exposed to any kind of risk, there are some categories who might be. Safety must come first, they say, pointing out the negative effects of mercury on the nervous system.
