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RightOnTarget
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 Sun, Feb 15 2009, 1:44 pm
Is this normal?
I was with my newborn at the pediatrician today for a check up and while checking him he kissed him once on the back and then again on the head. I found it to be very weird especially for a man. Did anyone experince this. Should I be concerned???
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Mimisinger
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 1:46 pm
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I just think, go with your gut. That's what Hashem gave them to us for. It's most likely nothing, but go with your gut.
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RightOnTarget
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 1:50 pm
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He is a well liked popular pediatrician who ppl. don't stop raving about. While I went with older son to a different doc. I decided to change to him. Should I maybe ask ppl. who reccommended me to him if he has done that to their kids? Or I'd just be making a big shtink for nothing? I cant keep changing doctors every month.
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octopus
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 1:54 pm
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I always find myself kissing kids that I'm holding- be they mine or someone else's. It's like a natural reflex for me. But I'm a mom, and not a pediatrician. With that being said, like mimisinger put it so eloquently- it's probably nothing, but if you don't like his style- then go with your gut-find someone else.
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ss321
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:00 pm
infant - no
12 year old boy (or even 8 yer old boy), I would question.
Pediatricians are often very warm and loving people =) thats why they choose the specialty...seriously. I wouldnt think much of it with a little baby. Older kid, Id raise an eyebrow maybe, depending on the person. again though go with your gut.
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ss321
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:02 pm
octopus--some moms ARE pediatricians. What are they to do  ??? some of them love other peoples kids too  and wanna squeeze and hug em just like everyone else.
Its a tough call and everyone has to do what is comfortable for them. But I really dont think its anything out of line. Would you feel as uncomf. if it were the nurse who had kissed your baby? or your babysitter? or the day care person? To this pediatrician, he is working in a child oriented world, and its all about keeping the kids happy and making them feel comfortable. Like I said before, if it were a 12 year old boy, Id have child services on speed dial just in case, but an infant, I really woundt worry.
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BeershevaBubby
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:10 pm
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I kiss my toddler on the back to feel if he has a temperature...
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AlwaysGrateful
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:21 pm
| ss321 wrote: | octopus--some moms ARE pediatricians. What are they to do ??? some of them love other peoples kids too and wanna squeeze and hug em just like everyone else.
Its a tough call and everyone has to do what is comfortable for them. But I really dont think its anything out of line. Would you feel as uncomf. if it were the nurse who had kissed your baby? or your babysitter? or the day care person? To this pediatrician, he is working in a child oriented world, and its all about keeping the kids happy and making them feel comfortable. Like I said before, if it were a 12 year old boy, Id have child services on speed dial just in case, but an infant, I really woundt worry. | 
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amother
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:29 pm
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My kids' pediatrician does that! DD hates it and I always remind the dr that she hates to be kissed and he respects that. He loves kids especially babies. He's always telling me how he waited 12 years for his first and she was the same way: don't hug me, don't kiss me. He says he can't help himself when a baby or toddler comes to him! he loves them!
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RightOnTarget
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:35 pm
| ss321 wrote: | octopus--some moms ARE pediatricians. What are they to do ??? some of them love other peoples kids too and wanna squeeze and hug em just like everyone else.
Its a tough call and everyone has to do what is comfortable for them. But I really dont think its anything out of line. Would you feel as uncomf. if it were the nurse who had kissed your baby? or your babysitter? or the day care person? To this pediatrician, he is working in a child oriented world, and its all about keeping the kids happy and making them feel comfortable. Like I said before, if it were a 12 year old boy, Id have child services on speed dial just in case, but an infant, I really woundt worry. |
Thanks for putting it in the right perspective. I wouldn't see anything wrong if it were a babysitter or day care person just that its a man I looked at as weird. You put me at ease.
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RightOnTarget
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:36 pm
| YESHASettler wrote: | | I kiss my toddler on the back to feel if he has a temperature... |
I thought it might be something to that effect just wasn't sure. Thanks.
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smilingmom
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 2:44 pm
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My ped kisses kids when they are infants, then pats them on the head and puts his arm around them until they are a little older. BTW he is male.
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Unique
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 3:08 pm
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My pediatrician also kisses the little ones. I always just thought wow - now that's an affectionate doc!
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bluesclues
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 3:14 pm
my ped does it too
I think its sweet, like he really cares and my kids like it too
I wonder if we all have the same one
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smilingmom
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 3:21 pm
| bluesclues wrote: | my ped does it too
I think its sweet, like he really cares and my kids like it too
I wonder if we all have the same one |
Dr. M.B.
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RightOnTarget
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 4:37 pm
| bluesclues wrote: | | no mine is dr s. z. |
And mine is Dr. Y.Z.
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greenfire
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 4:50 pm
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how can you not kiss a baby ... they're so sweet ...
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smilingmom
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Sun, Feb 15 2009, 4:57 pm
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I guess kissing babies is the norm. every politician does it.
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