How Is Babby Formed?
JustinAnimal
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So wifey and I were at the gym today and noticed something that bugged us. As freaks who follow the rules and believe in comporting ourselves in what we deem acceptable ways while in public, we were a little put off by something different than our usual complaints. No, not some guy or gal treating all of the free weights like they owned them as they did a 15-station circuit across the entire gym. It wasn't some kid with a boombox. We didn't even want to complain about the 12 year-old kid just ****ing around on different stations, so others couldn't use them seriously.
It was a newly born baby. I'm no babby expert, so I have no idea who newly born it was, but it looked pretty pink and mostly hairless, so I'm guessing it was hot off of the presses. It screamed. Mom took care of it. No big deal, really. We both just thought that was a very odd and kind of irresponsible thing for a new mother to do. Babby sat in its car seat directly behind a treadmill, as mom used it. Like, maybe this is a stretch of the imagination, but I kept seeing that scene from comedies where the out-of-shape guy tries to run superfast but is flung backwards by the treadmill. In this case, it would've been right into babby. I have a pretty wild imagination, granted, but I kept thinking of scenarios where this babby could get hurt out there on the floor (as opposed to in the child care room, designated for toddlers and youngsters... probably also not the best place for an unsupervised newborn).
Anyway... further rambling aside, what do you think? Is there room for babby on the exercise floor of a gym? We thought not, but we're kind of freaks like that.
It was a newly born baby. I'm no babby expert, so I have no idea who newly born it was, but it looked pretty pink and mostly hairless, so I'm guessing it was hot off of the presses. It screamed. Mom took care of it. No big deal, really. We both just thought that was a very odd and kind of irresponsible thing for a new mother to do. Babby sat in its car seat directly behind a treadmill, as mom used it. Like, maybe this is a stretch of the imagination, but I kept seeing that scene from comedies where the out-of-shape guy tries to run superfast but is flung backwards by the treadmill. In this case, it would've been right into babby. I have a pretty wild imagination, granted, but I kept thinking of scenarios where this babby could get hurt out there on the floor (as opposed to in the child care room, designated for toddlers and youngsters... probably also not the best place for an unsupervised newborn).
Anyway... further rambling aside, what do you think? Is there room for babby on the exercise floor of a gym? We thought not, but we're kind of freaks like that.
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IDK...I guess it would depend on whether or not the kid was in anyone else's way, although I'm leaning toward your thinking and that mama would be much better served putting little pumpkin in a stroller and hoofing it outside. Makes me thankful that no one under 16 is allowed in the fitness room at our rec center.0
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Clearly, you have no children. I probably wouldn't put the baby behind me but maybe in front of me.. people do fall off of treadmills, you know... I've been a victim :ohwell: So, in that regards, I do agree with you... But overall, as long as the baby isn't in any danger of stuff falling on it or anything of the sort.. I have a home gym, and my son is in there with me while I am using my elliptical or power rack. And I am pregnant, and my newborn will be in there with me while I am exercising as well.
But kids are gross and so are the toddler rooms. If it is allowed in the gym, the baby is safe, and the gym isn't busy, then who cares? I always feel sorry for new moms because I've been there and it's hard. It isn't easy. And she needs to work out probably to de-stress. And if she lives where I do, if you go outside to exercise, you die. And who says you can't supervise your children while running on a treadmill? Only people who aren't parents (and if your child is out of your sight like when it's behind you lol).
I am not trying to be crabby.. But it is annoying as all get out when people who aren't parents think they know how to parent better or judge parents when they have never been in any of these situations. Just don't do it. Until you have kids, let it all slide as long as the kid is safe :laugh:0 -
Clearly, you have no children. I probably wouldn't put the baby behind me but maybe in front of me.. people do fall off of treadmills, you know... I've been a victim :ohwell: So, in that regards, I do agree with you... But overall, as long as the baby isn't in any danger of stuff falling on it or anything of the sort.. I have a home gym, and my son is in there with me while I am using my elliptical or power rack. And I am pregnant, and my newborn will be in there with me while I am exercising as well.
But kids are gross and so are the toddler rooms. If it is allowed in the gym, the baby is safe, and the gym isn't busy, then who cares? I always feel sorry for new moms because I've been there and it's hard. It isn't easy. And she needs to work out probably to de-stress. And if she lives where I do, if you go outside to exercise, you die. And who says you can't supervise your children while running on a treadmill? Only people who aren't parents (and if your child is out of your sight like when it's behind you lol).
I am not trying to be crabby.. But it is annoying as all get out when people who aren't parents think they know how to parent better or judge parents when they have never been in any of these situations. Just don't do it. Until you have kids, let it all slide as long as the kid is safe :laugh:
Well, right off the bat, I feel the need to say that, for not-yet-parents, we're thinking about it all of the time (current bun in the oven, working on our first), which is really why I thought about this situation at all, as opposed to ignoring it. I also feel the need to say that I wasn't trying to judge her or not be understanding; as I thought I made clear, I was torn on the subject and was looking for feedback from others. No need to take a question as a personal insult toward yourself. I truly have no idea who you are. Lastly, I should say that the mom, her newborn, the aforementioned 12 year-old, and dad were all there together. It's just that mom is the only one paying any attention to the baby. Wifey and I have already discussed how we'll probably need to take turns watching the baby and going to the gym. I know that I didn't mention that originally, but I guess that was the kicker for us. They could have even left the baby with the 12 year-old at home for 30 minutes, or taken turns, or mom could have run / walked / hiked with baby, or a million other things than her running on the treadmill with baby directly behind her.
Honestly, I don't understand a lot of the reactions I get on these forums.
ETA sassy comment: Clearly, you take other people's questions as personal insults.0 -
I'm surprised your gym allows such young age around the weights more than anything else. Its a safety issue for the lifters as well as the child. With that said, I had 2 aerobic babies and my instructor had 4. :laugh: We brought our infants in and left them in the car seat with a blanket over them. They were fine. However, they weren't in anyone's way and this was a private-held exercise class.
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I'm surprised your gym allows such young age around the weights more than anything else. Its a safety issue for the lifters as well as the child. With that said, I had 2 aerobic babies and my instructor had 4. :laugh: We brought our infants in and left them in the car seat with a blanket over them. They were fine. However, they weren't in anyone's way and this was a private-held exercise class.
And this is really the heart of the issue and our concern: safety. It was mind-boggling that there was an actual gym attendant there who didn't care about either child, despite the fact that the rules is 15 and over with parent supervision, 18 and over without (nothing in there about under 15 years-old being allowed).
ETA: She is a newish employee, so maybe that's why?0 -
This seems odd to me and would never be allowed at any of the gyms I've been to!0
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They could have even left the baby with the 12 year-old at home
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Clearly, you have no children. I probably wouldn't put the baby behind me but maybe in front of me.. people do fall off of treadmills, you know... I've been a victim :ohwell: So, in that regards, I do agree with you... But overall, as long as the baby isn't in any danger of stuff falling on it or anything of the sort.. I have a home gym, and my son is in there with me while I am using my elliptical or power rack. And I am pregnant, and my newborn will be in there with me while I am exercising as well.
But kids are gross and so are the toddler rooms. If it is allowed in the gym, the baby is safe, and the gym isn't busy, then who cares? I always feel sorry for new moms because I've been there and it's hard. It isn't easy. And she needs to work out probably to de-stress. And if she lives where I do, if you go outside to exercise, you die. And who says you can't supervise your children while running on a treadmill? Only people who aren't parents (and if your child is out of your sight like when it's behind you lol).
I am not trying to be crabby.. But it is annoying as all get out when people who aren't parents think they know how to parent better or judge parents when they have never been in any of these situations. Just don't do it. Until you have kids, let it all slide as long as the kid is safe :laugh:
Well, right off the bat, I feel the need to say that, for not-yet-parents, we're thinking about it all of the time (current bun in the oven, working on our first), which is really why I thought about this situation at all, as opposed to ignoring it. I also feel the need to say that I wasn't trying to judge her or not be understanding; as I thought I made clear, I was torn on the subject and was looking for feedback from others. No need to take a question as a personal insult toward yourself. I truly have no idea who you are. Lastly, I should say that the mom, her newborn, the aforementioned 12 year-old, and dad were all there together. It's just that mom is the only one paying any attention to the baby. Wifey and I have already discussed how we'll probably need to take turns watching the baby and going to the gym. I know that I didn't mention that originally, but I guess that was the kicker for us. They could have even left the baby with the 12 year-old at home for 30 minutes, or taken turns, or mom could have run / walked / hiked with baby, or a million other things than her running on the treadmill with baby directly behind her.
Honestly, I don't understand a lot of the reactions I get on these forums.
ETA sassy comment: Clearly, you take other people's questions as personal insults.
I didn't read anything in her reply to you that suggested she was insulted by your question or was reacting in a bad way, simply that she was answering your question from the perspective of a parent, i.e. understanding why someone might take their baby to the gym. I think you read a tone of voice into her reply that wasn't there. Go back and read it again in a smiley, jokey tone of voice....0 -
Well, right off the bat, I feel the need to say that, for not-yet-parents, we're thinking about it all of the time (current bun in the oven, working on our first), which is really why I thought about this situation at all, as opposed to ignoring it. I also feel the need to say that I wasn't trying to judge her or not be understanding; as I thought I made clear, I was torn on the subject and was looking for feedback from others. No need to take a question as a personal insult toward yourself. I truly have no idea who you are. Lastly, I should say that the mom, her newborn, the aforementioned 12 year-old, and dad were all there together. It's just that mom is the only one paying any attention to the baby. Wifey and I have already discussed how we'll probably need to take turns watching the baby and going to the gym. I know that I didn't mention that originally, but I guess that was the kicker for us. They could have even left the baby with the 12 year-old at home for 30 minutes, or taken turns, or mom could have run / walked / hiked with baby, or a million other things than her running on the treadmill with baby directly behind her.
Honestly, I don't understand a lot of the reactions I get on these forums.
ETA sassy comment: Clearly, you take other people's questions as personal insults.
No, I do not take it as a personal insult... and how you perceived that from my post, I have no freaking idea. This entire situation has nothing to do with me, and I honestly couldn't give a crap less... I am saying that you are right the baby shouldn't have been behind her, but it's OK for the baby to be around her as long as the baby is safe. It probably should have been in front of her if anything. Congratulations on your pregnancy, I am also pregnant with my second. I would much rather take my infant with my to the gym than leave it with a 12 year old. I don't have a 12 year old, and I was certainly capable of managing an infant at 12 years old, but that would make me more nervous than taking it to the gym with me.0 -
They could have even left the baby with the 12 year-old at home
Really?!
I was babysitting 3 small kids under 5 when I was 12, so it's not too far out of the realm of possibilities.0 -
I didn't read anything in her reply to you that suggested she was insulted by your question or was reacting in a bad way, simply that she was answering your question from the perspective of a parent, i.e. understanding why someone might take their baby to the gym. I think you read a tone of voice into her reply that wasn't there. Go back and read it again in a smiley, jokey tone of voice....
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I think the statement that could possibly have put OP on the defensive was the "Clearly you have no children." You may not have meant it critically, but it could definitely have been taken that way...just sayin'.0
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I am a parent. And I wouldn't bring my child a public gym. Ya, I've worked out at home on the eliptical or whatever with my child there but I would fear for my childs safety at a public place. Someone could walk by and trip over him/her or something. There's a reason most gyms have a rule that children can't be there. It's to protect themselves from a lawsuit in case the child gets hurt. I do however understand the frustration of parents who want to get fit. I'm there. The reason I have an eliptical, and an amature weight bench at home is for the exact reason that I can't get to the gym. Even if they did allow it, I wouldn't bring him. If you have a bun in the oven and are on the fence about whether or not something is safe, it's better to err on the overprotective side then to have regrets later. But do what's right for you and your family. I don't judge other's parenting because I don't like it to be done to me. (Unless of course someone was outrightly abusing their children, then I'd become a monster)0
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I think the statement that could possibly have put OP on the defensive was the "Clearly you have no children." You may not have meant it critically, but it could definitely have been taken that way...just sayin'.
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Huh? :huh:0
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This reminds me of the time just a couple weeks ago where a lady brought her dog into the gym. Yes, her dog. Not a service dog, and not very well trained, because he kept zipping around to greet people. I was so nervous the entire time that someone would drop a weight on him or something! He was a smaller dog, so he could easily not be seen. When an employee asked her if it was a service dog, she said yes, and he just walked away. I was kind of appalled that the Air Force gym would allow that kind of crap, but hey, she hasn't brought her dog back since. I absolutely love my pup. I would never consider bringing him to a gym with people throwing heavy weights around!!
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So, some gyms have a policy that is geared towards allowing parents to bring kids, though usually the gym is set up in a way that makes that obvious (kids things set up around the gym and organized in a safe way). But, other than that, usually children under a certain age aren't allowed (and those gyms often have a child care option). For some gyms kids need to be 12 or older. Some gyms allow younger.0
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When a man and a woman love each other very much, the man's sperm (containing one set of chromosomes) fertilizes the woman's egg (which also contains one set of chromosomes), combining into a zygote, which is diploid just like its parents.0
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When a man and a woman love each other very much, the man's sperm (containing one set of chromosomes) fertilizes the woman's egg (which also contains one set of chromosomes), combining into a zygote, which is diploid just like its parents.
^^Also this :laugh: 0 -
When a man and a woman love each other very much, the man's sperm (containing one set of chromosomes) fertilizes the woman's egg (which also contains one set of chromosomes), combining into a zygote, which is diploid just like its parents.
but that just explains how the baby got its DNA, it doesn't explain how it was formed.
how it goes from being a single cell to a fully formed little tiny human at around 12 weeks is far more complex.0 -
When a man and a woman love each other very much, the man's sperm (containing one set of chromosomes) fertilizes the woman's egg (which also contains one set of chromosomes), combining into a zygote, which is diploid just like its parents.
Sciencetific babby dady.0 -
i fail to see the problem. if people are regularly getting flung across the floor while using the treadmills, they should probably looking into that. and if the car seat helps protect the babby when two ton hunk of metal rear ends you, the little crumb snatcher will probably survive treadmill fails.
as someone that has on occasion stayed home with his kids, it's hard as ____ to get anything done and to get some time for yourself. while the kids are at an age where they'll sit and sleep in a car seat go ahead and get whatever done that you can, i ain't mad at you.
i do enjoy seeing a fragile the modern human baby is tho. it's a wonder the species survived0 -
When a man and a woman love each other very much, the man's sperm (containing one set of chromosomes) fertilizes the woman's egg (which also contains one set of chromosomes), combining into a zygote, which is diploid just like its parents.
i fairly certain that only applies to snakes. not that you would know anything about those. i saw it on youtube0 -
At our gym, kids of any age aren't allowed in the cardio or weight rooms under the age of 14 and even then have to complete a certification course. We also have a daycare area there which is where I drop mine off at.... I'm surprised the gym would allow a newborn infant around such equipment. Seems like a big liability issue to me.0
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When a man and a woman love each other very much, the man's sperm (containing one set of chromosomes) fertilizes the woman's egg (which also contains one set of chromosomes), combining into a zygote, which is diploid just like its parents.
Where does the stork fit into all of this jargon?0 -
Don't be a damn busybody0
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They need to do way instain mother> who kill thier babbys. becuse these babby cant frigth back? it was on the news this mroing a mother in ar who had kill her three kids. they are taking the three babby back to new york too lady to rest my pary are with the father who lost his children ; i am truley sorry for your lots
source: Stairs.0 -
When I think I have seen everything - something new comes along.. It keeps things interesting.
Pretty sure an infant (or babby?) doesn't belong in the opengym. But, I read the other day about a bride in SC who tied her newborn infant daughter onto the train of her wedding dress and drug her down the aisle to the processional.
So, I guess *babbies* are pretty sturdy. :laugh:0 -
They need to do way instain mother> who kill thier babbys. becuse these babby cant frigth back? it was on the news this mroing a mother in ar who had kill her three kids. they are taking the three babby back to new york too lady to rest my pary are with the father who lost his children ; i am truley sorry for your lots
source: Stairs.
Dafuq?!?
Be thankful you're pretty.0 -
When I think I have seen everything - something new comes along.. It keeps things interesting.
Pretty sure an infant (or babby?) doesn't belong in the opengym. But, I read the other day about a bride in SC who tied her newborn infant daughter onto the train of her wedding dress and drug her down the aisle to the processional.
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So, I guess *babbies* are pretty sturdy. :laugh:
OMJ I saw this too! Some people are so far beyond lacking in common sense that it's pitiful.0
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