@singsoftkitty sorry on mobile and quote won't work right
No I'm having a boy and I won't be changing his diaper in public either. I understand sometimes there is no choice and you have to change them and I defiantly don't judge people who do but I'm crazy scared of creepers for reasons I don't really want to post on the internet.
I just dont see why it is necessary for little girls to show their midriff and have tops to outline their non-existent breasts.... Then as they get older and into the borderline pre-teen years they want to continue to wear bikinis and why? I just dont think we need to dress kids like teenage girls. If a girl is 16 and makes her own choice about a reasonable bikini, okay but bikinis to me are a sexy style statement and that is not a statement we should link with kids imo. A tankini works just as good for diaper/bathroom issues and teaches our girls a bit of modesty. I battle the midriff thing everyday with my young teen girl students. I wish some were a little less comfortable showing the world considering the mentality and maturity of high school boys and hormones.
I basically agree with this. I'm not out there being super judgmental of toddler or little girls in bikinis, and some of them are actually cute, but I'm not comfortable with the idea of it. Bikinis were designed to be sexy; I don't like the idea of putting a little girl in one.
My UO...I always thought that I would have no problem with pregnant sex and never got the women that get freaked out by it. I have since changed my mind. I have no interest in it, not because I think he will hurt the baby, but because I feel so large and uncomfortable.
My UO...I always thought that I would have no problem with pregnant sex and never got the women that get freaked out by it. I have since changed my mind. I have no interest in it, not because I think he will hurt the baby, but because I feel so large and uncomfortable.
I am always horny...always. I want ALL the sex!!! I've always been a large girl...I was close to 300lbs when DH and I first met, so I'm still below my heaviest weight. And honestly, when I turn into a super horn dog, I don't care what I look like.
DH, on the other hand, is going though a dry spell. He'd be happy with every other week, if that.
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To the person who thinks you should cover up up while breastfeeding in public, talk to me when your baby arrives.
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@crystalangel79 I am with you on not having little girls dress sexy, but not with you on reasons.
I give no shits about the maturity, hormones, or mentalities of teenage boys or grown men. It isn't the job of girls or women to dress in a way that isn't tempting to men.
It's the job of girls and women to dress in a way that makes them comfortable and presentable. "Appropriate" is different based on age, but there is always a line between looking beautiful and looking sexed up. At different ages different levels of sexed up might be appropriate.
It is the job of girls and women to demand respect no matter what they wear. Little bitty girls can't do that for themselves and so it comes from their parents.
It is the job of boys and men to regulate their own damn hormones and to not be douchecanoes. The first time my son calls a girl "hot" instead of pretty or nice or fun to be around, he will be participating in a long conversation with his father about dignity.
On Mobile so I can't list everyone who disagrees with my UO. I understand I said I'm all for BF, I will be. Does that mean u sit in public with both boobs exposed? You don't go to the car, bathroom, dressing room, you don't put a blanket/udder cover over you and baby. I've had to BF in public.
@crystalangel79 I am with you on not having little girls dress sexy, but not with you on reasons.
I give no shits about the maturity, hormones, or mentalities of teenage boys or grown men. It isn't the job of girls or women to dress in a way that isn't tempting to men.
It's the job of girls and women to dress in a way that makes them comfortable and presentable. "Appropriate" is different based on age, but there is always a line between looking beautiful and looking sexed up. At different ages different levels of sexed up might be appropriate.
It is the job of girls and women to demand respect no matter what they wear. Little bitty girls can't do that for themselves and so it comes from their parents.
It is the job of boys and men to regulate their own damn hormones and to not be douchecanoes. The first time my son calls a girl "hot" instead of pretty or nice or fun to be around, he will be participating in a long conversation with his father about dignity.
So much this. The view that women need to dress a certain way in order to not be "tempting" perpetuates a rape culture of victim blaming.
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On Mobile so I can't list everyone who disagrees with my UO. I understand I said I'm all for BF, I will be. Does that mean u sit in public with both boobs exposed? You don't go to the car, bathroom, dressing room, you don't put a blanket/udder cover over you and baby. I've had to BF in public.
When I breastfed my son in public I did not have both boobs out for all to see. I'm not trying to be a damned spectacle, I'm trying to feed my child. I seriously just had to unsnap my nursing tank and let down a small triangle of fabric to give DS access. I was uncomfortable with it at first because there is a small moment before he latches that I feel that nip is exposed, but seriously....unless you're staring at me you are not going to see it.
Mothers shouldn't have to sit in hot cars and smelly bathrooms just because the people around them can't get over something as natural and normal as breast feeding.
@crystalangel79 I am with you on not having little girls dress sexy, but not with you on reasons.
I give no shits about the maturity, hormones, or mentalities of teenage boys or grown men. It isn't the job of girls or women to dress in a way that isn't tempting to men.
It's the job of girls and women to dress in a way that makes them comfortable and presentable. "Appropriate" is different based on age, but there is always a line between looking beautiful and looking sexed up. At different ages different levels of sexed up might be appropriate.
It is the job of girls and women to demand respect no matter what they wear. Little bitty girls can't do that for themselves and so it comes from their parents.
It is the job of boys and men to regulate their own damn hormones and to not be douchecanoes. The first time my son calls a girl "hot" instead of pretty or nice or fun to be around, he will be participating in a long conversation with his father about dignity.
So much this. The view that women need to dress a certain way in order to not be "tempting" perpetuates a rape culture of victim blaming.
I agree... 100%. Boys need to be taught respect, modesty, maturity, etc... just as much as girls but when a teenage girl walks into my classroom with a midriff, lowcut shirt and butt practically falling out of her shorts, it WILL make teenage boys look twice and it will play with their hormones. That being said, it absolutely does NOT need to be acted upon by said boys and if it is, that is the BOY's fault if the girl does not welcome the action (which unfortunately often they do). That is where the boy parenting is juuuust as important. Still, I think when a teenage girl walks around dressing like that, it is inappropriate for her and not just for what boys think but also for her own dignity. In all honesty, most girls dress like that to get the attention so it is a signal of a much deeper issue in that girl. So I just don't think we need to start with our toddlers thinking if you wear less clothes, you are cuter than when you wear more clothes. I think we need to praise them that they are super cute when dressed modestly and not give them any inclination that less clothes equals beauty, cuteness, sexiness, etc. Kids struggle enough with wanting positive attention... we shouldn't start them early by giving them that positive attention for revealing their body.
sorry I can't trim quote trees cause I'm mobile - but yes to girls also knowing their own dignity! I teach at a school that has a very particular dress code for our out of uniform days and we regularly have conversations with the girls that these rules are NOT in place to shame, or to say that there's something wrong with a mid-drift or thighs or breasts... Nor do our rules excuse or intend to prevent bad behavior on the part of anyone who would ogle them.
Rather the rules are in place to help them see that they don't owe the world or any person the right to see their bodies, and that when something is precious to you, you take care of it.
I held forum at my school after the VMA's to have the kids talk about Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke, and how sexy for him meant a suit and sexy for her meant nude barely there panties. 100 kids were there... When we take time to talk about these issues, they do listen!
On Mobile so I can't list everyone who disagrees with my UO. I understand I said I'm all for BF, I will be. Does that mean u sit in public with both boobs exposed? You don't go to the car, bathroom, dressing room, you don't put a blanket/udder cover over you and baby. I've had to BF in public.
I did none of those things while BF in public. My baby should not have to sit in a nasty bathroom or hot car to eat their meal because someone else doesn't like the half an inch of my breast that could possibly be exposed. I wore nursing tanks under all of my shirts. Easy as lifting shirt and pulling the flap down. There was minimal skin showing that was usually hidden by her face. I personally feel that putting on a cover is more distracting that what I did. Most people had no idea I was nursing when I did. Sitting there with something draped over me was uncomfortable for both of us and IMO drew more attention to what I was doing.
You can't turn the car on? You wear wearing a shirt and nursed under it. I get that. I'm talking about being completely exposed, wearing a non nursing top, a halter top that you untie both strings and pull it completely down for all of you to be exposed. I've already said I've BF in public. I never used a cover when your not noticed because you are being discreet is NOT what my UO is. Its that you sit sit in a public place BF for EVERYONE to see bc you are flaunting yourself while nursing your child so ppl can see your nipple piercings. But I also never went out in public without thinking when DD would nurse, which was every 2 hours so I could schedule my outings around that. If I was out I did it in the car, with the heat on BC it was fall/winter.
@ambershaw512 are you saying that you've seen women hanging out in public breast feeding with one side and leaving the other side completely exposed? If that is the limit of your complaint I *MIGHT* be able to get on board. I don't see a need to expose the not in use breast. But even then, onus is on everyone else not to look.
@ambershaw512 are you saying that you've seen women hanging out in public breast feeding with one side and leaving the other side completely exposed? If that is the limit of your complaint I *MIGHT* be able to get on board. I don't see a need to expose the not in use breast. But even then, onus is on everyone else not to look.
On mobile so I can't list everyone who disagrees with my UO. I understand I said I'm all for BF, I will be. Does that mean u sit in public with both boobs exposed? You don't go to the car, bathroom, dressing room, you don't put a blanket/udder cover over you and baby. I've had to BF in public.
I did none of those things while BF in public. My baby should not have to sit in a nasty bathroom or hot car to eat their meal because someone else doesn't like the half an inch of my breast that could possibly be exposed. I wore nursing tanks under all of my shirts. Easy as lifting shirt and pulling the flap down. There was minimal skin showing that was usually hidden by her face. I personally feel that putting on a cover is more distracting that what I did. Most people had no idea I was nursing when I did. Sitting there with something draped over me was uncomfortable for both of us and IMO drew more attention to what I was doing.
You can't turn the car on? You wear wearing a shirt and nursed under it. I get that. I'm talking about being completely exposed, wearing a non nursing top, a halter top that you untie both strings and pull it completely down for all of you to be exposed. I've already said I've BF in public. I never used a cover when your not noticed because you are being discreet is NOT what my UO is. Its that you sit sit in a public place BF for EVERYONE to see bc you are flaunting yourself while nursing your child so ppl can see your nipple piercings. But I also never went out in public without thinking when DD would nurse, which was every 2 hours so I could schedule my outings around that. If I was out I did it in the car, with the heat on BC it was fall/winter.
And that is all YOUR personal preference. Maybe the poor woman's halter fell down while feeding. Were you with her that morning when she chose her outfit? Did she call out "Hey, look at my nipple rings!!!"? Was she sticking out her chest and flapping her boob around?
I'm not going t schedule my outings around feedings or leave a store to nurse in my car just b/c some stranger doesn't want to see it.
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@ambershaw512 are you saying that you've seen women hanging out in public breast feeding with one side and leaving the other side completely exposed? If that is the limit of your complaint I *MIGHT* be able to get on board. I don't see a need to expose the not in use breast. But even then, onus is on everyone else not to look.
This. If that is what you are complaining about I can kind of agree.
But this is a quote from your original post
@ambershaw512 said "My uo: if you breastfeed in public, cover it up. "
Can you see why one would read into it the way I as well as others did?
Yea. I should have explained it more.
@brittneyandadam yes I was there while she was untying her top. That's the whole reason it caught my attention bc I was right across from her. I didn't know what she was doing and said "omg is that woman taking her shirt off she just untied it", which caused everyone to look at her completely exposed then grabbed her baby out of the stroller. Then it was Ohk, she could have been a little more discreet about BF.
On Mobile so I can't list everyone who disagrees with my UO. I understand I said I'm all for BF, I will be. Does that mean u sit in public with both boobs exposed? You don't go to the car, bathroom, dressing room, you don't put a blanket/udder cover over you and baby. I've had to BF in public.
I live in a city where NIP is widely accepted and I see it quite often. I said it before and I will say it again, I have never seen a woman "whip it out" or "completely exposed" while NIP. It has always been very discreet. In fact, most passers by are oblivious and don't even know it is happening. I see more exposed skin at the beach than I do from a mother BF in public. As a society we really need to get over this stigma. And nursing mothers are the last people on earth who should be judging other mothers for feeding their children whenever and wherever they choose. Would you cover your bottle fed baby? Not every child is okay with having a blanket over their head while they eat. I certainly would not like it. For the love of God, get over it and look away.
My husband is going to be out of the country with work until December, and I am having a reallllly difficult time not hating him for it. There, I finally admitted it.
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways). My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors. A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways).
My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors.
A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
I would have said. "oh so sorry, we're choosing whatever the eff we want." #sorryimnotsorry
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways).
My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors.
A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
Yeah, that's just weird and kind of immature. They would have gotten major side-eye
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I would stare unblinkingly at SIL and put whatever she just called dibs on into my cart. She ended up throwing a hissy fit and went to wait in the car. I put some of it back when she left but I did buy some things she "dibed" because I actually liked them.
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways). My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors. A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
She thinks you can't have the same baby gear? If she was smart, she would let you get it so she can borrow it in 3 years.
My thoughts exactly! Baby stuff gets discontinued so quickly, if she wants it for her kid she better hope I buy it. It probably won't be around for her to buy herself (and who doesn't love free stuff).
Eta: She's 19 and all about being "unique" which may be why she doesn't want our kids to have the same things. My cousin is 17 (the one who dibed wedding colors) and also obsessed with being "unique".
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways).
My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors.
A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
She thinks you can't have the same baby gear? If she was smart, she would let you get it so she can borrow it in 3 years.
My thoughts exactly! Baby stuff gets discontinued so quickly, if she wants it for her kid she better hope I buy it. It probably won't be around for her to buy herself (and who doesn't love free stuff).
Eta: She's 19 and all about being "unique" which may be why she doesn't want our kids to have the same things.
My cousin is 17 (the one who dibed wedding colors) and also obsessed with being "unique".
Smack that bitch in the face. 19 and talking about getting pregant. Bitch be trippin'.
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways).
My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors.
A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
She thinks you can't have the same baby gear? If she was smart, she would let you get it so she can borrow it in 3 years.
My thoughts exactly! Baby stuff gets discontinued so quickly, if she wants it for her kid she better hope I buy it. It probably won't be around for her to buy herself (and who doesn't love free stuff).
Eta: She's 19 and all about being "unique" which may be why she doesn't want our kids to have the same things.
My cousin is 17 (the one who dibed wedding colors) and also obsessed with being "unique".
Smack that bitch in the face. 19 and talking about getting pregant. Bitch be trippin'.
My husband is going to be out of the country with work until December, and I am having a reallllly difficult time not hating him for it. There, I finally admitted it.
@HisMrs08, my DH is traveling a ton as well with the military-he leaves for another 3 months coming up quickly. He *should* be here for the birth, but one never knows!
My other UO for the day: I don't appreciate when people talk shit about this board and then come back here posting like it never happened. Bitch, we know that you know that we called you out yesterday. Why you even playin'. Comin' back here like ain't shit gone down. Gurl please. Get to steppin'.
My other UO for the day: I don't appreciate when people talk shit about this board and then come back here posting like it never happened. Bitch, we know that you know that we called you out yesterday. Why you even playin'. Comin' back here like ain't shit gone down. Gurl please. Get to steppin'.
My other UO for the day: I don't appreciate when people talk shit about this board and then come back here posting like it never happened. Bitch, we know that you know that we called you out yesterday. Why you even playin'. Comin' back here like ain't shit gone down. Gurl please. Get to steppin'.
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways).
My cousin contacted me before my wedding Oso she could call dibs on wedding colors.
A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
She thinks you can't have the same baby gear? If she was smart, she would let you get it so she can borrow it in 3 years.
My thoughts exactly! Baby stuff gets discontinued so quickly, if she wants it for her kid she better hope I buy it. It probably won't be around for her to buy herself (and who doesn't love free stuff).
Eta: She's 19 and all about being "unique" which may be why she doesn't want our kids to have the same things.
My cousin is 17 (the one who dibed wedding colors) and also obsessed with being "unique".
Oh I hate to break it to them but thanks to Pinterest being "unique" is a lot harder than it used to be.
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My other UO for the day: I don't appreciate when people talk shit about this board and then come back here posting like it never happened. Bitch, we know that you know that we called you out yesterday. Why you even playin'. Comin' back here like ain't shit gone down. Gurl please. Get to steppin'.
I just read all the drama. Didn't she say she was leaving...?
Oh, I'm not talking about her. I'm talking about her butt buddy she was chatting with on their other BMB. They both spend yesterday talking about how unsupportive this board is and all of it's short comings then "not Grace" comes back on here today and continues to post like she didn't see any of the drama from yesterday. I'm not suprised. She's been shady from the get go.
I'm not sure how much of an UO this is, but I don't believe in calling "dibs".
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways). My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors. A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
I don't like calling dibs either. I told a coworker one of our potential names for our baby girl and she flipped saying that was her girls name. She is not pregnant. I said oh sorry but we still might use it.
I freaking HATE MLM's. And I am always super annoyed when I have any friends join because I'm no longer a friend, I'm just a potential client.
I actually thought of this earlier in the week but forgot to post it. I sooo second this. And now they're all taking their "parties" to Facebook. Stop blowing up my newsfeed with your sales pitches and silly games! I hate being pressured by friends to buy crap (although I have no problem saying no), and all you need is a basic understanding of MLM's to know their products have to be incredibly overpriced to sustain their marketing structure.
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My other UO for the day: I don't appreciate when people talk shit about this board and then come back here posting like it never happened. Bitch, we know that you know that we called you out yesterday. Why you even playin'. Comin' back here like ain't shit gone down. Gurl please. Get to steppin'.
My other UO for the day: I don't appreciate when people talk shit about this board and then come back here posting like it never happened. Bitch, we know that you know that we called you out yesterday. Why you even playin'. Comin' back here like ain't shit gone down. Gurl please. Get to steppin'.
Silly. Thats a popular opinion.
Please please pm a link? I've been trying to find it with no success...
All right, you know what -- I'll respond. Since nobody DID actually call me out by tagging me in a post, I wasn't going to engage and stir up more drama but this is what everybody is talking about:
So there - now you can all see it. A friend of mine from another board had bad feelings about this board, mentioned it on another board, and we talked about it. I didn't say anything on A13 that I haven't actually openly said ON this board in the past. As far as "coming back like nothing happened" and continuing to post, I didn't think anything worth discussing HAD happened, and have continued to post where I thought my words to be helpful. Don't appreciate being called a bitch or being called "shady since day one." If that's your definition of shady, I'll take it.
So go ahead now and post your GIFs of white knights and high horses and all that shit, and let's all go on our merry way. Jesus fucking Christ.
@jss1002 Nobody called you out or called you a bitch or said you were shady since day one, that would be against terms of use. Talking about "not grace" could be anyone. If you find yourself offended by what was said, it's on you.
My other UO for the day: I don't appreciate when people talk shit about this board and then come back here posting like it never happened. Bitch, we know that you know that we called you out yesterday. Why you even playin'. Comin' back here like ain't shit gone down. Gurl please. Get to steppin'.
Silly. Thats a popular opinion.
Please please pm a link? I've been trying to find it with no success...
All right, you know what -- I'll respond. Since nobody DID actually call me out by tagging me in a post, I wasn't going to engage and stir up more drama but this is what everybody is talking about:
So there - now you can all see it. A friend of mine from another board had bad feelings about this board, mentioned it on another board, and we talked about it. I didn't say anything on A13 that I haven't actually openly said ON this board in the past. As far as "coming back like nothing happened" and continuing to post, I didn't think anything worth discussing HAD happened, and have continued to post where I thought my words to be helpful. Don't appreciate being called a bitch or being called "shady since day one." If that's your definition of shady, I'll take it.
So go ahead now and post your GIFs of white knights and high horses and all that shit, and let's all go on our merry way. Jesus fucking Christ.
WE don't appreciate being called "weird", no fun, and non-supportive.
@jss1002 Nobody called you out or called you a bitch or said you were shady since day one, that would be against terms of use. Talking about "not grace" could be anyone. If you find yourself offended by what was said, it's on you.
Actually somebody did call me out in the 24 weeks thread, but didn't tag me. Unless there's another JSS floating around that I'm unaware of. Which is why I didn't respond - didn't think a response was necessary.
Re: UO
No I'm having a boy and I won't be changing his diaper in public either. I understand sometimes there is no choice and you have to change them and I defiantly don't judge people who do but I'm crazy scared of creepers for reasons I don't really want to post on the internet.
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I give no shits about the maturity, hormones, or mentalities of teenage boys or grown men. It isn't the job of girls or women to dress in a way that isn't tempting to men.
It's the job of girls and women to dress in a way that makes them comfortable and presentable. "Appropriate" is different based on age, but there is always a line between looking beautiful and looking sexed up. At different ages different levels of sexed up might be appropriate.
It is the job of girls and women to demand respect no matter what they wear. Little bitty girls can't do that for themselves and so it comes from their parents.
It is the job of boys and men to regulate their own damn hormones and to not be douchecanoes. The first time my son calls a girl "hot" instead of pretty or nice or fun to be around, he will be participating in a long conversation with his father about dignity.
Mothers shouldn't have to sit in hot cars and smelly bathrooms just because the people around them can't get over something as natural and normal as breast feeding.
sorry I can't trim quote trees cause I'm mobile - but yes to girls also knowing their own dignity! I teach at a school that has a very particular dress code for our out of uniform days and we regularly have conversations with the girls that these rules are NOT in place to shame, or to say that there's something wrong with a mid-drift or thighs or breasts... Nor do our rules excuse or intend to prevent bad behavior on the part of anyone who would ogle them.
Rather the rules are in place to help them see that they don't owe the world or any person the right to see their bodies, and that when something is precious to you, you take care of it.
I held forum at my school after the VMA's to have the kids talk about Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke, and how sexy for him meant a suit and sexy for her meant nude barely there panties. 100 kids were there... When we take time to talk about these issues, they do listen!
Dignity for all!
I'm not going t schedule my outings around feedings or leave a store to nurse in my car just b/c some stranger doesn't want to see it.
@brittneyandadam yes I was there while she was untying her top. That's the whole reason it caught my attention bc I was right across from her. I didn't know what she was doing and said "omg is that woman taking her shirt off she just untied it", which caused everyone to look at her completely exposed then grabbed her baby out of the stroller. Then it was Ohk, she could have been a little more discreet about BF.
I live in a city where NIP is widely accepted and I see it quite often. I said it before and I will say it again, I have never seen a woman "whip it out" or "completely exposed" while NIP. It has always been very discreet. In fact, most passers by are oblivious and don't even know it is happening. I see more exposed skin at the beach than I do from a mother BF in public. As a society we really need to get over this stigma. And nursing mothers are the last people on earth who should be judging other mothers for feeding their children whenever and wherever they choose. Would you cover your bottle fed baby? Not every child is okay with having a blanket over their head while they eat. I certainly would not like it. For the love of God, get over it and look away.
My SIL tagged along on a trip to BRU and kept calling dibs on stuff she wanted for her baby. She's not even pregnant and doesn't plan on being for at least three years (that's what she tells me anyways).
My cousin contacted me before my wedding so she could call dibs on wedding colors.
A friend called dibs on a baby name, etc.
Eta: She's 19 and all about being "unique" which may be why she doesn't want our kids to have the same things.
My cousin is 17 (the one who dibed wedding colors) and also obsessed with being "unique".
For the cousin, I'm picturing:
I'm just going to keep meme-ing
All I have to say is all you bishes are AWESOME!!! I love you all in a totally creepy way. If this is a UO around TB at large IDGAF!
I actually thought of this earlier in the week but forgot to post it. I sooo second this. And now they're all taking their "parties" to Facebook. Stop blowing up my newsfeed with your sales pitches and silly games! I hate being pressured by friends to buy crap (although I have no problem saying no), and all you need is a basic understanding of MLM's to know their products have to be incredibly overpriced to sustain their marketing structure.