Bad things I inherited:
1. Asthma (Dad's side)
2. Spider veins (Mom's side)
3. Ugly red dots I get all over my back and chest. (Dad's side)
4. A crooked nose (although Alan says its just my ears that are crooked). (Mom's side)
Good things I inherited:
1. Grandmothers who lived to a pretty good age. (Both sides)
2. Good metabolism (Both sides)
3. Low blood pressure (Dad's side)
4. Fairly decent teeth (Both sides)
Today genetics was a good thing for my kids. We were able to visit the dentist. All four children had a clean bill of health - no cavities as of yet! Neither Alan or I had any cavities until we were adults.The bad thing is that CD&E will all need braces. I'm going to have to start saving soon.
I also asked the dentist about Fox's teeth. He's going on 7, and hasn't lost a single tooth. The dentist took a look at the x-rays and said, "It will be about a year longer. He'll probably be 8." Now, the dentist and I think that's great, but those dang charts that teachers keep of the teeth that their students are losing make it sure seem like a competition. Hopefully this next year Fox's teacher won't promote the loss of teeth.
