UO Thursday

willy_gert

eshee8198 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

MarisaKathleen said:

I'm having a reallllllly hard time coming up with any names for this baby.  There's a few I just totally LOVE that I feel weird about loving because of you guys already having kids with those names.  Is this irrational?  I know there are millions of kids out there with the same name, but is it weird for me to name my kid the same thing as one of my Internet friends?

Specifically @LyndseyLovesHugh, @tinyhumantoe & @eshee8198.

I would be flattered, and I have to say, the name Winnie fits DD perfectly and she is just the cutest little Winnie thing I've ever seen in my life.  And Penny is my #2 name if I ever have a girl.  I'm googly about that name.

ETA: I think Winnie and Penny are a weird combo for me, but I don't care..... I freaking love that name.

I am digging all the Penny love.

Winnie was on our short list as well. And I imagine both are names that you get the "is that short for anything?" question tons. Not that there's anything wrong with that!

GUILTY!  Just did it!  

tinyhumantoe

I hate how restaurants decrease soup selections in the summer.  People eat hot plates all summer long, why the soup discrimination?

BillyMollyEmmy

Here's one for you:

The word "outbreak" is used far too much to instil fear into people. 

Like the measles  "outbreak" we're having in Canada right now. The 28 people out of 30-something million that caught it because of someone who brought it back from the Netherlands. 

I realize measles can be serious but I hate that everything now is outbreak this and outbreak that. 

Two people caught the flu. It's an outbreak! Run for your life.  

MississippiCatfish

I don't see the problem with recognizing mistakes that my parents have made. In fact, I think it's really healthy. And smart. All generations of my extended family have examples of individuals who did not evaluate the way their parents did things and instead just repeated bad patterns. I think that's a million times worse than admitting my parents really screwed it up in a few ways.

Eta words.

BillyMollyEmmy

tinyhumantoe said:

I hate how restaurants decrease soup selections in the summer.  People eat hot plates all summer long, why the soup discrimination?

#nosoupforyou

hmp1

cheeseandrice said:

MarisaKathleen said:

In my group of friends, everyone has been "over" DMB since we graduated college in 2005.  I just can't get on board with that yet.  My DH HATES them, so I really only listen to them at work.  In my office.  With the door closed.  So no one judges my eclectic mix of DMB, Neil Diamond, Cher, Indigo Girls, Imagine Dragons and Fitz & the Tantrums.

Then they weren't REAL fans to begin with.

Tastes change as you get older, doesn't mean you didn't love it to death when you were in high school/college. 

MississippiCatfish

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Here's one for you:

The word "outbreak" is used far too much to instil fear into people. 

Like the measles  "outbreak" we're having in Canada right now. The 28 people out of 30-something million that caught it because of someone who brought it back from the Netherlands. 

I realize measles can be serious but I hate that everything now is outbreak this and outbreak that. 

Two people caught the flu. It's an outbreak! Run for your life.  

Hmm. What word should they use? I can't think of a great alternative.

hmp1

tinyhumantoe said:

I hate how restaurants decrease soup selections in the summer.  People eat hot plates all summer long, why the soup discrimination?

7-Eleven only offers soup bars in the north. No soup for the South!

tinyhumantoe

@billymollyemmy I think the movie outbreak amplified the implications of that word.  Seriously.

redneckmomma25

I need friends so I can tell my husband to watch the kid I'm going out.

KellersPrag

redneckmomma25 said:

I need friends so I can tell my husband to watch the kid I'm going out.

Come down here.

But bring G. I'll take her.

MarisaKathleen

I know I'm not supposed to be walking all over tarnation yet, but I got my new pedometer today and I'm super excited about it.  This should be filed under "Marisa's Lame FFTC's."

Hyaline

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Here's one for you:

The word "outbreak" is used far too much to instil fear into people. 

Like the measles  "outbreak" we're having in Canada right now. The 28 people out of 30-something million that caught it because of someone who brought it back from the Netherlands. 

I realize measles can be serious but I hate that everything now is outbreak this and outbreak that. 

Two people caught the flu. It's an outbreak! Run for your life.  

OMFG YES.  Of course, I made this argument about the pertussis "outbreak" in our state a couple years back and got crucified because ZOMG there were ten reported cases! OUTBREAK!

...then that little monkey from the movie popped up and we got real worried...

Hyaline

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

BillyMollyEmmy

Hyaline said:

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

also, to add to this, infertility is just a myth to like 90% of people, because you just have to relax and stress less and you'll get pregnant. 

Nita2603

I judge my mother harshly for how I was raised. Very much so.
I grew up being told 'you'll understand me once you have kids' - I have two and I understand even less. She was and is a clingy mess who gives a bad name to attachment parenting. She really is the poster child for what people think happens in AP if they want to have a negative opinion.

Hyaline

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Hyaline said:

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

also, to add to this, infertility is just a myth to like 90% of people, because you just have to relax and stress less and you'll get pregnant. 

And the assumption that if you've popped one out, you certainly couldn't have fertility issues!  Wait, no.  That's not true.

Nita2603

Hyaline said:

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Hyaline said:

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

also, to add to this, infertility is just a myth to like 90% of people, because you just have to relax and stress less and you'll get pregnant. 

And the assumption that if you've popped one out, you certainly couldn't have fertility issues!  Wait, no.  That's not true.

People are ignorant jerks with no filter.
When we tried forever for ds1 and had to have treatment I heard all about 'just getting drunk and relax'.
When we had ds2 so quickly after it was 'you know how to avoid that, don't ya'

Amazing how we had two kids we really wanted.
And now we have to be done, because we have two kids.
'Well, it's good you had Irish twins, now you are done with diapers once ds2 is trained.'
Imagine that, I want a third. Unbelievable.

BillyMollyEmmy

Hyaline said:

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Hyaline said:

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

also, to add to this, infertility is just a myth to like 90% of people, because you just have to relax and stress less and you'll get pregnant. 

And the assumption that if you've popped one out, you certainly couldn't have fertility issues!  Wait, no.  That's not true.

EXACTLY. 

hmp1

BobKat22 said:

Soup is gross. The thought of 7-11 soup just made me throw up in my mouth. That's all I've got.

New 7-Elevens are fine for grabbing a quick bite.

Nita2603

See, @indigovader just scared me, because this month would not be ideal to get pregnant, but there may have been some banging with abandon anyways.
Hardyharhar.

MarisaKathleen

We don't have 7-11s here. :-(

We have Kwik Trip.  Which I imagine is pretty similar.  And also awesome.  I've even picked up their take and bake pizza for dinner.  In fact, I've eaten a lot of Kwik Trip food.  Almost all of it has been completely delicious.

MarisaKathleen

IndigoVader said:

LoisLayn23 said:

One of the names on our short list is the same name as a bumpie who is not my favorite. No, I'm not going to name names, but admittedly, it makes me a little turned off to the name that I otherwise love. FFTC?

If you love it, reinvent the name and give it good meaning. 

You beat me to it but that's what I was going to say too.  Unless it's Marisa, in which case, there's no real way to reinvent that....

tinyhumantoe

BobKat22 said:

One of the names on our short list is the same name as a bumpie who is not my favorite. No, I'm not going to name names, but admittedly, it makes me a little turned off to the name that I otherwise love. FFTC?

Well at least share the baby name. That's not the same is it?

eta:  OMG it's KLM!  haha

BeebopandBuddy

IndigoVader said:

Oh God ....it's me isn't it!??!? You want to name your child Indigovader, but I have ruined it for you! (

I LOL'd

27boo

UO: I loved 3-D Doritos.

FFFC since I'll be driving: I miss them.

(They probably weren't as awesome as I'm remembering though)

27boo

I'm hone from work at lunch with a sick DD so that DH can go in to work for a bit. She's sick, she can watch Frozen as many times as she wants.

thebanich

dimples12 said:

I'm that crazy parent that will drag my children out to dinner just to see people even if it messes with their schedule.

And if a friend asks you bet your ass I will leave the kids with DH to go hang out.

But I can't do it all the time. Some of my friends expect that it will be like old times - before kids, YWIM? I was out several times a week. However, not my season right now. Most of my local gfs are single or married w/no kids.

Oh hells no. I usually only go somewhere once a week or so. If that. I'm too tired for anything else.

That statement was more directed at the "I would never take my kids out because SCHEDULE!!!!!!!" comments. But you know, to each his own.

jenndub

Hyaline said:

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

I have been getting a lot of judgment over being pregnant AGAIN. Lots of "Don't you know how that happens?" and "Don't you think that 4 kids is too many?" and "Was this planned or a surprise?" I'm not sure why everyone feels the need to give an opinion about someone else's choices regarding family size.
ETA: wording

MomtobeNJ

Banich4eva said:

dimples12 said:

I'm that crazy parent that will drag my children out to dinner just to see people even if it messes with their schedule.

And if a friend asks you bet your ass I will leave the kids with DH to go hang out.

But I can't do it all the time. Some of my friends expect that it will be like old times - before kids, YWIM? I was out several times a week. However, not my season right now. Most of my local gfs are single or married w/no kids.

Oh hells no. I usually only go somewhere once a week or so. If that. I'm too tired for anything else.

That statement was more directed at the "I would never take my kids out because SCHEDULE!!!!!!!" comments. But you know, to each his own.

That was probably my comment, although I didn't say never. Holidays and special occasions are one thing. Every week, staying out 2 hours past bed time so we then go home, have a complete meltdown and she's up screaming until 1 am? Nope. Sorry, not doing it. 

Some kids are easy going. They fall asleep any time, anywhere and deviations don't bother them at all. I don't have one of them.

MarisaKathleen

jenndub said:

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

I have been getting a lot of judgment over being pregnant AGAIN. Lots of "Don't you know how that happens?" and "Don't you think that 4 kids is too many?" and "Was this planned or a surprise?" I'm not sure why everyone feels the need to give an opinion about someone else's choices regarding family size. ETA: wording

I got a lot of "was that planned?"  And "wow, I thought for sure you guys were one and done!"  Uh......

melody921

LoisLayn23 said:

IndigoVader said:

LoisLayn23 said:

One of the names on our short list is the same name as a bumpie who is not my favorite. No, I'm not going to name names, but admittedly, it makes me a little turned off to the name that I otherwise love. FFTC?

If you love it, reinvent the name and give it good meaning. 

Fine.It's Vader. I really want to name my kid Vader.
8->

If it's Melody, you can be reassured by the fact that that's not my actual name :-D

willy_gert

melody921 said:

LoisLayn23 said:

IndigoVader said:

LoisLayn23 said:

One of the names on our short list is the same name as a bumpie who is not my favorite. No, I'm not going to name names, but admittedly, it makes me a little turned off to the name that I otherwise love. FFTC?

If you love it, reinvent the name and give it good meaning. 

Fine.It's Vader. I really want to name my kid Vader.
8->

If it's Melody, you can be reassured by the fact that that's not my actual name :-D

STUCK

Ladies, Ladies, it's Willy Gert, she REALLY wants to name her child Wilhemina Gertrude and NN her Willy Gert.  I know, I know, I've totally ruined it for you and I am so sorry @loislayne23 I promise clean up the name for you while you are still PG!  

Flamingemu

Hyaline said:

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Hyaline said:

I'm so over the presumption that having one child means you're having more.  And that if you don't plan this you need "encouragement" to do so.  Because "it's not that hard" or "you can do it" or whatever.  

It's become accepted that you don't judge people for not having kids, but judging people for stopping after one (or even two in some cases) is completely ok.

also, to add to this, infertility is just a myth to like 90% of people, because you just have to relax and stress less and you'll get pregnant. 

And the assumption that if you've popped one out, you certainly couldn't have fertility issues!  Wait, no.  That's not true.

___________

always stuck in this damn box

People will not stop asking me when we are going to have another. I keep telling them we are waiting, but some keep pushing. WHY? It drives me bonkers. 

BillyMollyEmmy

LoisLayn23 said:

Names are hard.

If it's Billy, Molly or Emmy... you're missin' out. Those are all cool names.