UO Thursday

crhein26

wareagle1220 said:

otter1103 said:

There's a debate in our house if creamy or chunky peanut butter is better. The Hubs knows I like creamy but decided the mondo two pack of super chunk from Costco is good enough. Use, no. It doesn't blend well into my protein shakes. Creamy peanut butter all the way! Side note: I must find pizza for lunch thanks to this thread, except it's a snowing like crazy right now...

DH and I have this argument regularly.  We always end up with tons of different jars.  I like crunchy, he likes creamy.

And oh by the way, the best way to eat a PB sandwich is making it like a grilled cheese.  But with crunchy PB instead of cheese.  Salty, sweet. So good!

Say what?  I think I'm going to have to make a grilled PB & J now!  Yummy!

bebemac

@crhein26 Grilled? I'll have to try that!

otter1103

wareagle1220 said:

otter1103 said:

There's a debate in our house if creamy or chunky peanut butter is better. The Hubs knows I like creamy but decided the mondo two pack of super chunk from Costco is good enough. Use, no. It doesn't blend well into my protein shakes. Creamy peanut butter all the way! Side note: I must find pizza for lunch thanks to this thread, except it's a snowing like crazy right now...

DH and I have this argument regularly.  We always end up with tons of different jars.  I like crunchy, he likes creamy.

And oh by the way, the best way to eat a PB sandwich is making it like a grilled cheese.  But with crunchy PB instead of cheese.  Salty, sweet. So good!

@wareagle1220
We grill them too! I also add sliced bananas. Mmmm! And if I need a super fix sometimes marshmallow creme. It's a dessert sandwich then

Savvy122

Rachel5130 said:

I have two. One is a little spicier than the other. 1) I will not be registering for anything breast related. No one wants to buy that shit and for me, having it on my registry isn't worth the completion discount. I think it is tacky. 2) I think that leaving a "to-do list" for relatives who are staying after baby is unbelievably tacky. Asking someone to "help out" when they come is fine, but leaving a list of chores is rude. They are adults, not 11, and anyone who would actually need this list shouldn't be there in the first place. They will still be in the way. /rant >:] Also. @ugabamafans - Disney is a serious exception to that rule. Those crowds are no joke! No judgement over here. (Unless you start saying, "You want a treat?" when LO is good haha.)

Did I miss something?  Is this a real thing?  I can't even imagine...

flerlgirl

Rachel5130 said:

 2) I think that leaving a "to-do list" for relatives who are staying after baby is unbelievably tacky. Asking someone to "help out" when they come is fine, but leaving a list of chores is rude. They are adults, not 11, and anyone who would actually need this list shouldn't be there in the first place. They will still be in the way. 

For me, having someone leave me a to-do list would actually be incredibly helpful. It isn't any different than my mom asking how she can help and me telling her if she wants to unload the dishwasher and vacuum that it would be helpful, you know? If someone asks how they can help and I write it down instead of telling them, it doesn't seem that rude/tacky to me. BUT if this list involves idiotic stuff, like "arrange all shoes in alphabetical order by brand," that is just dumb. 

edit - reading fail. You are saying that leaving a chore list for people who are staying with you to help with the baby is rude. I was thinking you meant they asked what they can do to help and you make them a list. 

Savvy122

I guess my UO is that I don't want anyone staying at my house for an extended period of time immediately after giving birth.  It was trying to just to have visitors over for an hour or so.  I just want to cry, sleep, and leak from multiple places in private!  I'd much rather that family and friends visit me in the hospital and then leave me alone for a few weeks.

Pepper6

I regularly stock both chunky and creamy PB. I like crunchy for pbj, but creamy for dipping (I love Apple slices or celery with pb)

momof5sept18

My UO's would be :

1) My kids don't know who the Muppets are. They've never watched them, ever. But they have seen Sesame Street on PBS Kids. PBS is the best. My kids have learned a ton just from hearing it in the background of my house. TVs are used as background noise more than they are actually watched.

2) BBQ sauce is gross. I can eat it on occasion but usually if something we're having for dinner is cooked with BBQ sauce, I cook my food separately.

3) @ugabamafans Leashes are great for Disney. I think they were made for there. I see nothing wrong with baby leashes in super busy, crowded places. Safety first, people aren't nice.

@lizardbreath14 I LOOOOOOVE Modern Family

catsinawindow

Rachel5130 said:

1) I will not be registering for anything breast related. No one wants to buy that shit and for me, having it on my registry isn't worth the completion discount. I think it is tacky.

Maybe it's just me, but I almost always buy a "breast feeding basket" for baby showers (filled with registry items). My BFF gave me the same for my shower with DS. Maybe it's bc I'm kind of a BFing fanatic, but I don't think including the items is tacky at all. I mean you'd include bottles on your registry, right? I actually tend to wonder when I don't see them on there.

Hgual

My UO is that maternity boudoir photos are awkward and frankly kind of gross me out. And without fail they flood my Pinterest searches.

k318

I get annoyed by pregnant women who "do it all" to the point of over exertion throughout their entire pregnancy and expect everyone else to be the same way. Good for you, you didn't have to slow down. I don't care. I did have to slow down, don't judge me for it or hold me to your own expectations. Just because you were able to keep up doesn't mean everyone else can.

I am not saying this out of jealously. I'm just saying about the ones who judge others and expect others to be just as "good at being pregnant" as they were. You know the type, the "I only gained 25 lbs with each pregnancy, you already gained too much. I kept working taking on more than my full load and didn't ask for help with the lifting and pulling so why should you ask for help or not do it."

babygabe614

LoHerrim said:

Also, now I really want a veggie pizza with fresh garlic & all the veggies (including artichoke hearts) chased with a glass of red moscato. Like, really, really badly. ASAP.

This sounds amazing!!

MSUMands

I hate Ugg boots.



And because I hate Tom Brady with a passion...

LindsayDesigner

I think Jennifer Aniston is really boring as an actress. However, her hair care line, Living Proof, is amazing. I feel oddly guilty that I love it so much.

babygabe614

My UO is for whatever reason I hate being asked when my next baby appt is. I get that people are excited for me, but it just rubs me wrong like they're getting too personal and I don't really want a bunch of people knowing when I'm getting probed next (this mainly applies to coworkers - not people I'm actually close to like family). My mom told me yesterday that "normal people love talking about that stuff" so apparently this sentiment is unpopular, lol.

My other UO is even though I hate people asking about my appointments, it does not bother me in the slightest when they touch my belly.

I'm weird.

SecondTimeinMSU

lpetrillo said:

I get annoyed by pregnant women who "do it all" to the point of over exertion throughout their entire pregnancy and expect everyone else to be the same way. Good for you, you didn't have to slow down. I don't care. I did have to slow down, don't judge me for it or hold me to your own expectations. Just because you were able to keep up doesn't mean everyone else can. I am not saying this out of jealously. I'm just saying about the ones who judge others and expect others to be just as "good at being pregnant" as they were. You know the type, the "I only gained 25 lbs with each pregnancy, you already gained too much. I kept working taking on more than my full load and didn't ask for help with the lifting and pulling so why should you ask for help or not do it."

I agree as long as you aren't judgey back at people for thinking they are doing too much. I have a co-worker who is constantly lecturing me about I shouldn't lift that or I shouldn't do this because of the baby. Seriously the way she speaks to me she acts as though I am causing serious harm to my unborn baby when I am listening to my doctor and my body as far as what I can or cannot do. It is fine she or anyone else doesn't want to do that stuff but I am very type A so taking things slower would drive my anxiety wild

snowpants

I think UO threads on the Bump tend to go one of two routes:  silly/fun UOs about food, fashion, etc, or really hotly debated topics like spanking, politics, etc.  The second route usually ends with hurt feelings and lots of drama.  I prefer the silly, but honestly I do understand why people get sick of the food topics.  (And I started it this week, Sorry!) 

bebemac

Mztwilson

@babygabe614 said:

My UO is for whatever reason I hate being asked when my next baby appt is. I get that people are excited for me, but it just rubs me wrong like they're getting too personal and I don't really want a bunch of people knowing when I'm getting probed next (this mainly applies to coworkers - not people I'm actually close to like family). My mom told me yesterday that "normal people love talking about that stuff" so apparently this sentiment is unpopular, lol.

My other UO is even though I hate people asking about my appointments, it does not bother me in the slightest when they touch my belly.

I'm weird.

Hey so when's your next appointment

I don't have an uo today. my life is boring

k318

SecondTimeinMSU said:

lpetrillo said:

I get annoyed by pregnant women who "do it all" to the point of over exertion throughout their entire pregnancy and expect everyone else to be the same way. Good for you, you didn't have to slow down. I don't care. I did have to slow down, don't judge me for it or hold me to your own expectations. Just because you were able to keep up doesn't mean everyone else can.

I am not saying this out of jealously. I'm just saying about the ones who judge others and expect others to be just as "good at being pregnant" as they were. You know the type, the "I only gained 25 lbs with each pregnancy, you already gained too much. I kept working taking on more than my full load and didn't ask for help with the lifting and pulling so why should you ask for help or not do it."

I agree as long as you aren't judgey back at people for thinking they are doing too much. I have a co-worker who is constantly lecturing me about I shouldn't lift that or I shouldn't do this because of the baby. Seriously the way she speaks to me she acts as though I am causing serious harm to my unborn baby when I am listening to my doctor and my body as far as what I can or cannot do. It is fine she or anyone else doesn't want to do that stuff but I am very type A so taking things slower would drive my anxiety wild


No, even if I think that I keep my mouth shut. To each their own.

snowpants

hampire said:

I think UO threads on the Bump tend to go one of two routes:  silly/fun UOs about food, fashion, etc, or really hotly debated topics like spanking, politics, etc.  The second route usually ends with hurt feelings and lots of drama.  I prefer the silly, but honestly I do understand why people get sick of the food topics.  (And I started it this week, Sorry!) 

Fun is not allowed. UO must be drama or else.

deepoceanmama

MegK82 said:

We LOVE (like big puffy heart love) the Muppets at our house.  We are super excited for the new movie coming out and will be going as a family to see it (as we did the last).  My recent favorite Muppets meme.....Meeping Angels

I am obsessed with this and you @megk82.

deepoceanmama

flerlgirl said:

I think baby showers for a second baby are okay sometimes. 

This. Also, I don't think it's tacky at all to ask for an inexpensive theme gift--like a onesie that represents your friendship with the mom, or a book instead of a card. It's awesome and adorable and a great memory for the mom to have.

catsinawindow

+yuMMMy+ said:

lisagde said:

Rachel5130 said:

1) I will not be registering for anything breast related. No one wants to buy that shit and for me, having it on my registry isn't worth the completion discount. I think it is tacky.

Maybe it's just me, but I almost always buy a "breast feeding basket" for baby showers (filled with registry items). My BFF gave me the same for my shower with DS. Maybe it's bc I'm kind of a BFing fanatic, but I don't think including the items is tacky at all. I mean you'd include bottles on your registry, right? I actually tend to wonder when I don't see them on there.

Wonder what? Its perfectly acceptable not to breastfeed your baby. My registry doesn't have any breastfeeding supplies because I don't need them, I am EFF.  (Which in and of itself is definitely an UO around here).


These have been people who I knew planned to BF. I wouldn't wonder if I knew they planned to FF or if I saw formula on their registry. Mostly, i was just disappointed to not have my go-to gift idea, though

crhein26

ugabamafans - 

Check this out.  This tells you the ins and outs at Disney.    I'm only slightly jealous because it's one of my favorite places ever!  I can't wait to take our little peanut there when she's older!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/

ElTrain5

I think vernix is gross. I get that if my baby is slathered in "baby cheese", I probably won't care in the moment, and birth is beautiful and all that....but whenever I see it in pictures I just can't help but shudder/gag. Baby cheese....ew.

RedMar

Seinfeld sucks... I would rather watch my pubic hair grow (even though that's not possible any more...) :-/

crhein26

While I love pictures of brand new babies, the thread of the pictures of babies right after they were born and while women were in labor didn't make me cry, it pretty much freaked me the F out!  I can't be the only one thinking who the hell wants a photographer in their delivery room with them, can I???

LKHoffa

I think people spend way too much time and money taking pictures. Live in the moment- the photograph is only there to remind you of the memory, and if you're truly enjoying the moment, the memory of it will ALWAYS be better than the picture!

(SUPER Unpopular, I know!)

bebemac

crhein26 said:

While I love pictures of brand new babies, the thread of the pictures of babies right after they were born and while women were in labor didn't make me cry, it pretty much freaked me the F out!  I can't be the only one thinking who the hell wants a photographer in their delivery room with them, can I???

It made me wonder who will capture these beautiful moments for me. It will only be me and H in the delivery room, and I'd much rather get over my modesty than lose out on these cherished moments that will one day be only a fading memory. Now I can't help but wonder if I need to hire a photographer.

crhein26

bebemac said:

crhein26 said:

While I love pictures of brand new babies, the thread of the pictures of babies right after they were born and while women were in labor didn't make me cry, it pretty much freaked me the F out!  I can't be the only one thinking who the hell wants a photographer in their delivery room with them, can I???

It made me wonder who will capture these beautiful moments for me. It will only be me and H in the delivery room, and I'd much rather get over my modesty than lose out on these cherished moments that will one day be only a fading memory. Now I can't help but wonder if I need to hire a photographer.

I will give you that, but I really don't want a picture of me pushing baby girl out of me....and I don't want one of her covered in blood with all the nasty on her.  I will wait a few minutes until she is semi clean and I'm sure someone will take a picture for us.

theamandapanda

crhein26 said:

While I love pictures of brand new babies, the thread of the pictures of babies right after they were born and while women were in labor didn't make me cry, it pretty much freaked me the F out!  I can't be the only one thinking who the hell wants a photographer in their delivery room with them, can I???

I feel the same way! So glad you posted this. I thought something might be wrong with me for not getting all mushy & teary-eyed looking at those photos.

b48kate

bebemac said:

crhein26 said:

While I love pictures of brand new babies, the thread of the pictures of babies right after they were born and while women were in labor didn't make me cry, it pretty much freaked me the F out!  I can't be the only one thinking who the hell wants a photographer in their delivery room with them, can I???

It made me wonder who will capture these beautiful moments for me. It will only be me and H in the delivery room, and I'd much rather get over my modesty than lose out on these cherished moments that will one day be only a fading memory. Now I can't help but wonder if I need to hire a photographer.

Clearly the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers is doing its job!

ElTrain5

crhein26 said:

While I love pictures of brand new babies, the thread of the pictures of babies right after they were born and while women were in labor didn't make me cry, it pretty much freaked me the F out!  I can't be the only one thinking who the hell wants a photographer in their delivery room with them, can I???

How I picture my birth photos coming out: How my birth photos would actually come out:

Read247

crhein26 said:

While I love pictures of brand new babies, the thread of the pictures of babies right after they were born and while women were in labor didn't make me cry, it pretty much freaked me the F out!  I can't be the only one thinking who the hell wants a photographer in their delivery room with them, can I???

Yeah, they pretty much freaked me out. Giving birth, while beautiful is extremely private IMO. I felt like I was intruding by even looking. I don't want anyone seeing me like that. My DH took a ton of pictures of DS when he was born, but when he was all cleaned up. I don't need a picture (or series of pictures) to remember labor and giving birth. (Via c-section) Trust me, I'll remember!! And I got the scar as a nice little memento

wtfisup

bebemac said:

I hate when people say T&Ps. Can you really not take the extra 1.5 seconds to add in the 13 extra letters?

I would marry you over this. I always think, at least write a sentence. One sentence.

Ashes92813

I think the Big Lewbowski is a painfully stupid movie.

I hate potatoe salad and pasta salad. Pasta and potatoes should be warm not cold.

Ashes92813

@BrightEyes112, warm or cold pasta and potatoes?

wtfisup

Hgual said:

My UO is that maternity boudoir photos are awkward and frankly kind of gross me out. And without fail they flood my Pinterest searches.

They're pretty weird to me. I'm all for pro-sex and shit, but that's not what they're about. They're about being the ultimate female object: dual mother and sexxxx. And what do you do with them? Above the mantle? Christmas cards?

Ashes92813

@BrightEyes112, whatever does it for you. Enjoy