Posting "unspoken prayer request, please" on Facebook. Here's my thing....you are speaking of it, so its not unspoken. More so, you are basically asking people to ask you what's wrong, which is a waste of energy and time in my opinion. Why not just send a message or text to those close to you and say "hey, here's a basic of what's up, send up some prayers and I'll talk more about it when I'm ready" so they can pray specifically for you? I'm not a super religious person, so maybe I just don't get it, but it makes me want to pray you can go to the bathroom without complications or something silly because if you can't contact us directly or give us some direction, it's obviously not that big of a deal.
Hospital tours....I really don't see the point of them. I mean in reality, or at least in my experience, you go into labor. Then you get on a elevator to labor and delivery. They check you in. Walk you back to triage, or your room. You have the baby. They wheel you down to the mother/baby unit, and you stay there until you are discharged. Not sure why you need to tour when people pretty much tell you where to go. I realize that not everyone has a routine experience, but in general, I think they are a waste of time. That and birthing classes.....those are a waste of money in my opinion.
People who turn their heat over 70 are essentially living in hell, and people with wood-burning stoves who invite you to stay with them are basically Satan. I'm onto you.
This bugs me, along with vague booking. People who constantly vague book are basically AWs. If you have a problem or need prayer, text or call your closest friends and tell them what's going on. Don't write "Having a hard day. Could really use prayer. Some bad things are coming my way..." to 200 people.
Ooo, I have to totally disagree on birthing classes, or at least on educating yourself about labor in general. I found it very helpful to understand what was happening with my body, even though the baby would obviously arrive regardless of whether I was knowledgeable about the process. That being said, I got more out of books than classes, but that might just reflect how I absorb information.
I absolutely despise the whole "What's your excuse?" or "No excuses!" approach to things that I see so many people posting on Facebook (and, presumably, elsewhere on social media). Look, dipshit: an excuse is a rationalization you give for wrongdoing. I'm a grown-ass woman capable of making my own decisions, and my decision not to "follow my dreams" or not to go to church on Sunday morning or not to go to the gym (oh god, and the fitness evangelists are the WORST about this) is completely legitimate and doesn't require an excuse. There are reasons I make those decisions, but a reason and an excuse are not the same thing.
My UO for life is having to slow down to 20mph within a school zone. We won't let kids leave without a parent from an elementary school, walking or otherwise anymore, and it just slows down all traffic. How can slowing down in front of a school, where kids are picked up over fifty feet away from the road, affect any type of safety? It doesn't even prevent people from speeding! Assholes still speed right through them like they don't notice the blinky lights... Ok end rant.
Hospital tours....I really don't see the point of them. I mean in reality, or at least in my experience, you go into labor. Then you get on a elevator to labor and delivery. They check you in. Walk you back to triage, or your room. You have the baby. They wheel you down to the mother/baby unit, and you stay there until you are discharged. Not sure why you need to tour when people pretty much tell you where to go. I realize that not everyone has a routine experience, but in general, I think they are a waste of time. That and birthing classes.....those are a waste of money in my opinion.
I agree on the birth class (just read a book on L&D), but the tour was the best for being able to ask about hospital specific policies/provisions. Plus, for me at least, the hospital is both under major construction and only one set of elevators even goes to the birth center, which are definitely not the easiest ones to find.
Only thing I'm looking towards Valentine's is The Walking Dead. Other than that, even if you wanted to go to a halfway decent restaurant, the rest of society also does, and is more than likely there in line before you and you're waiting for about an hour. Oh, and after so many years of being married buying each other gifts (from your own money you share) sounds like a frivolous expense and it's money saved to just say I love you, cook a nice meal at home and snuggle (which can be done any day). So to me Valentine's is pointless and it makes my husband feel like crap because he's not buying the diamond he thinks I deserve. So yes, Valentines day and Sweetest Day to me are dumb holidays. Don't forget the singles who feel like crap because they don't have a Valentine. I think those holidays are exclusive and are made to make the rest of the population feel bad.
Vague booking I think annoys TF out of everyone along with "unspoken prayer requests." Also the like and share stuff. OMG I especially HATE the beaten up baby / kids /pets exploitation where people will continue resharing pics of them badly beaten up near death. You're not supporting any cause other than showing graphic pics to everyone and further exploiting their image! They're usually tied to the "Type Amen, scroll if your heart is full of hate." The few instances sharing it actually helped a few pets and their owners were arrested. I just can't bear watching videos of adults beating the crap out of their kids. I don't know why those go viral and get shared.
Vague booking I think annoys TF out of everyone along with "unspoken prayer requests." Also the like and share stuff. OMG I especially HATE the beaten up baby / kids /pets exploitation where people will continue resharing pics of them badly beaten up near death. You're not supporting any cause other than showing graphic pics to everyone and further exploiting their image! They're usually tied to the "Type Amen, scroll if your heart is full of hate." The few instances sharing it actually helped a few pets and their owners were arrested. I just can't bear watching videos of adults beating the crap out of their kids. I don't know why those go viral and get shared.
The graphic pictures of mutilated pets/kids/babies infuriate me. Unfortunately, though I report them every time I see them, they're apparently not against the Facebook TOS. The worst was the picture I saw recently, which was clearly ripped from a crime scene and involved two teenagers and a racist caption about "dead thugs" and "self-defense." That one's not even trying to pretend to be about compassion; apparently though it didn't qualify as either hate speech or "graphic images when they are shared for sadistic pleasure or to celebrate or glorify violence," because I got a message back that the picture didn't actually violate Facebook's Community Standards. Okay then.
This is more of a FFFC, but goes along with the Valentine's Day dislike. Our anniversary is February 21. I'm congratulating myself for picking that date because we can buy clearance chocolates and eat out for a normal price.
This is more of a FFFC, but goes along with the Valentine's Day dislike. Our anniversary is February 21. I'm congratulating myself for picking that date because we can buy clearance chocolates and eat out for a normal price.
Man I hate having to slow down in a school zone when there are obviously no kids anywhere in sight! And there is a huge fence between the road and the school! It's ridiculous. I also think high schoolers should be smart enough not to jump the fence into the road and get hit by cars.
Childbirth classes suck, at least they do here. I gave up on them. I think it could be useful if it was done right though.
Man I hate having to slow down in a school zone when there are obviously no kids anywhere in sight! And there is a huge fence between the road and the school! It's ridiculous. I also think high schoolers should be smart enough not to jump the fence into the road and get hit by cars.
Childbirth classes suck, at least they do here. I gave up on them. I think it could be useful if it was done right though.
You think they're smart enough to know better, but I went to high school with some dumb little shits.
Vague booking I think annoys TF out of everyone along with "unspoken prayer requests." Also the like and share stuff. OMG I especially HATE the beaten up baby / kids /pets exploitation where people will continue resharing pics of them badly beaten up near death. You're not supporting any cause other than showing graphic pics to everyone and further exploiting their image! They're usually tied to the "Type Amen, scroll if your heart is full of hate." The few instances sharing it actually helped a few pets and their owners were arrested. I just can't bear watching videos of adults beating the crap out of their kids. I don't know why those go viral and get shared.
The graphic pictures of mutilated pets/kids/babies infuriate me. Unfortunately, though I report them every time I see them, they're apparently not against the Facebook TOS. The worst was the picture I saw recently, which was clearly ripped from a crime scene and involved two teenagers and a racist caption about "dead thugs" and "self-defense." That one's not even trying to pretend to be about compassion; apparently though it didn't qualify as either hate speech or "graphic images when they are shared for sadistic pleasure or to celebrate or glorify violence," because I got a message back that the picture didn't actually violate Facebook's Community Standards. Okay then.
I actually took SIL out of my newsfeed on Facebook for sharing too many articles about abortion and too many "prayer chains". No, I don't want to look at aborted fetuses first thing in the morning. I want pictures of your puppies! Or your *LIVING* babies! Or even the new sweater you got on clearance. But I do not want to see your political articles about abortion that include photos.
@kalanieileen My senior year of college I dated a Guatemalan guy and my friends and I went to the Latin dance club every weekend with him and his friends. All the guys in there wore sunglasses...inside...at night. We called them "papi chulos", and not in an affectionate way...
I wish the FTM Glucose test thread would just die already. It's a negative experience that doesn't need to be extra anxiety to FTM. Seriously this time was actually enjoyable because I had an awesome nurse and they gave me a cup to drink it instead of just handing over the bottle.
I agree birthing classes are hit or miss. I would skip them if they are charging over $50 for the class. I honestly didn't get much out of them for labor purposes but we did learn a little about soothing baby (Happiest Baby on the Block) that was so helpful in the first few months.
Hospital tours are hit or miss depending on your facility. We took one with DD and since you did everything in one room they told you what to expect, from check in, to labor, recover ect which was nice for a ftm.
Unless your on bed rest. Pregnancy isn't an excuse not to keep your house clean. It can be harder and sometimes take longer esp with other littles at home, but it's not impossible.
My sil legit didn't clean her upstairs where her 3 kids room are and the kids bathroom the last few months of her pregnancy heck even a couple months after the baby was born, just eww.
Unless your on bed rest. Pregnancy isn't an excuse not to keep your house clean. It can be harder and sometimes take longer esp with other littles at home, but it's not impossible.
My sil legit didn't clean her upstairs where her 3 kids room are and the kids bathroom the last few months of her pregnancy heck even a couple months after the baby was born, just eww.
Every time I see threads about not cleaning your house, I roll my eyes. Sure, it takes longer, and there were some unpleasant tasks I farmed out to my husband in the first tri (omg, I COULD NOT empty the trash or clean the toilets). But to live in total filth for 9 months is just beyond me.
Unless your on bed rest. Pregnancy isn't an excuse not to keep your house clean. It can be harder and sometimes take longer esp with other littles at home, but it's not impossible.
My sil legit didn't clean her upstairs where her 3 kids room are and the kids bathroom the last few months of her pregnancy heck even a couple months after the baby was born, just eww.
Every time I see threads about not cleaning your house, I roll my eyes. Sure, it takes longer, and there were some unpleasant tasks I farmed out to my husband in the first tri (omg, I COULD NOT empty the trash or clean the toilets). But to live in total filth for 9 months is just beyond me.
Yeah while I agree one shouldn't live in "filth" for 9 months and pregnancy isn't an excuse not to clean most of the time, from someone living with 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler I have "readjusted" my expectations of what is acceptable from a cleanliness perspective. I vacuum and literally 2 hours later my carpet is gross again. My cleaning routine has become surface cleaning only.
Even when I was on bed rest with some of my pregnancies, I didn't completely let the house go to shit. I can bark orders at my husband and kids perfectly well from bed or the couch, thanks. I've also been known to sit on the floor to sort laundry or the like, and pretend that sitting is what my doctor or midwife meant by saying "you need to be laying down and not put pressure on your cervix". I will cop to using lazy cleaning techniques. Wiping up soapy water off the floor after my kids take a bath or load the dishwasher totally counts as mopping.
Right. If my almost 2 yr old and 4 yr old can help with simple chores and cleaning. There is no excuse for able bodied adults. Hubby jumps in and helps when he gets home from work, granted I have most of it done by then. He does things like carry the laundry up and down the stairs since I've slipped a few times and always have dogs and kids under my feet. I guess I was just raised where you keep a clean house
@kalanieileen My senior year of college I dated a Guatemalan guy and my friends and I went to the Latin dance club every weekend with him and his friends. All the guys in there wore sunglasses...inside...at night. We called them "papi chulos", and not in an affectionate way...
As a latina, I approve of this name-calling...
My UO (or maybe PO, who knows) is that I HATE those hoverboard roller things, especially teens/early adults who ride them indoors like at a mall or a grocery store. You look like a douche. I hope your board catches fire (but you know, only to destroy the board, I hope you escape with maybe only just a light singe.)
@emgee27 The school district south of us has actually made a new rule that they are not allowed to be used or brought to campus at any of their schools (elementary through high). I think this is a good rule considering their safety flaws. I really want our district to follow suit. Students from the wealthy area of town are members of our student body (we're talking students that live in multi-million dollar mansions on the ocean and intercoastal, so serious bucks) so we have a number of students that got these are Christmas gifts and are more than happy to show them off. It just seriously freaks me out that they are such a safety hazard, and our district has yet to act on banning them due to that.
And yes, unless you are a kid using it for transportation of fun around OUTSIDE...you look like a douche using one. Adults, I'm talking to you.
Unless your on bed rest. Pregnancy isn't an excuse not to keep your house clean. It can be harder and sometimes take longer esp with other littles at home, but it's not impossible.
My sil legit didn't clean her upstairs where her 3 kids room are and the kids bathroom the last few months of her pregnancy heck even a couple months after the baby was born, just eww.
Every time I see threads about not cleaning your house, I roll my eyes. Sure, it takes longer, and there were some unpleasant tasks I farmed out to my husband in the first tri (omg, I COULD NOT empty the trash or clean the toilets). But to live in total filth for 9 months is just beyond me.
Yeah while I agree one shouldn't live in "filth" for 9 months and pregnancy isn't an excuse not to clean most of the time, from someone living with 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler I have "readjusted" my expectations of what is acceptable from a cleanliness perspective. I vacuum and literally 2 hours later my carpet is gross again. My cleaning routine has become surface cleaning only.
Yup. I keep things sanitary (trash out, toilets clean, dishes done, counters and tables wiped down after use), but things like sweeping the floors daily or vacuuming the bedroom or mopping the dining room or dusting the shelves or trying to keep the dog toys corralled, miscellaneous crap tidied, and the shoes from piling up by the door? Nah. There's a difference between being surrounded by a mess and living in total filth. I'll pretend to be an immaculate housekeeper when we're expecting guests; otherwise, screw it.
@emgee27 The school district south of us has actually made a new rule that they are not allowed to be used or brought to campus at any of their schools (elementary through high). I think this is a good rule considering their safety flaws. I really want our district to follow suit. Students from the wealthy area of town are members of our student body (we're talking students that live in multi-million dollar mansions on the ocean and intercoastal, so serious bucks) so we have a number of students that got these are Christmas gifts and are more than happy to show them off. It just seriously freaks me out that they are such a safety hazard, and our district has yet to act on banning them due to that.
And yes, unless you are a kid using it for transportation of fun around OUTSIDE...you look like a douche using one. Adults, I'm talking to you.
New York City has outlawed the hoverboards on public transit because of safety issues.
Man I hate having to slow down in a school zone when there are obviously no kids anywhere in sight! And there is a huge fence between the road and the school! It's ridiculous. I also think high schoolers should be smart enough not to jump the fence into the road and get hit by cars.
Childbirth classes suck, at least they do here. I gave up on them. I think it could be useful if it was done right though.
You think they're smart enough to know better, but I went to high school with some dumb little shits.
I teach high school....they have zero common sense.
Unless your on bed rest. Pregnancy isn't an excuse not to keep your house clean. It can be harder and sometimes take longer esp with other littles at home, but it's not impossible.
My sil legit didn't clean her upstairs where her 3 kids room are and the kids bathroom the last few months of her pregnancy heck even a couple months after the baby was born, just eww.
Every time I see threads about not cleaning your house, I roll my eyes. Sure, it takes longer, and there were some unpleasant tasks I farmed out to my husband in the first tri (omg, I COULD NOT empty the trash or clean the toilets). But to live in total filth for 9 months is just beyond me.
Yeah while I agree one shouldn't live in "filth" for 9 months and pregnancy isn't an excuse not to clean most of the time, from someone living with 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler I have "readjusted" my expectations of what is acceptable from a cleanliness perspective. I vacuum and literally 2 hours later my carpet is gross again. My cleaning routine has become surface cleaning only.
Yup. I keep things sanitary (trash out, toilets clean, dishes done, counters and tables wiped down after use), but things like sweeping the floors daily or vacuuming the bedroom or mopping the dining room or dusting the shelves or trying to keep the dog toys corralled, miscellaneous crap tidied, and the shoes from piling up by the door? Nah. There's a difference between being surrounded by a mess and living in total filth. I'll pretend to be an immaculate housekeeper when we're expecting guests; otherwise, screw it.
Exactly. I have kids and dogs, so my house is rarely spotless. But I have a daily routine. Lol
I just don't understand filth or using pregnancy as a reason not to be able to keep the house kept up, not necessarily perfect
My account has been deactivated for 4+ years and I have no intentions of making another one.
Why should I feel obligated to "add" random ass people that I don't know/people that I used to know but don't talk to anymore/nosy family members that I don't even like, etc. Why should I be subject to getting tagged in other people's locations and pictures?
Just....why?
Everyone that I talk to on the regular has my cell and my email. I don't need Facebook to share special moments/important information with them.
The Bump is the closest thing I have to social media right now.
I don't even have a Snap Chat, IG, Twitter...its just a bit much.
I love when Special snowflakes look for validation, it makes me miss the old bump. I am loving the shit show that is unfolding on 2 tri and 0-3 month babies.
My UO: I think camouflage civilian clothes are lame and ugly. Unless you are hunting that very day or are in the military, I don't get why you are wearing camouflage.
I love when Special snowflakes look for validation, it makes me miss the old bump. I am loving the shit show that is unfolding on 2 tri and 0-3 month babies.
Re: UO Thursday 1/28
Only thing I'm looking towards Valentine's is The Walking Dead. Other than that, even if you wanted to go to a halfway decent restaurant, the rest of society also does, and is more than likely there in line before you and you're waiting for about an hour. Oh, and after so many years of being married buying each other gifts (from your own money you share) sounds like a frivolous expense and it's money saved to just say I love you, cook a nice meal at home and snuggle (which can be done any day). So to me Valentine's is pointless and it makes my husband feel like crap because he's not buying the diamond he thinks I deserve. So yes, Valentines day and Sweetest Day to me are dumb holidays. Don't forget the singles who feel like crap because they don't have a Valentine. I think those holidays are exclusive and are made to make the rest of the population feel bad.
Vague booking I think annoys TF out of everyone along with "unspoken prayer requests." Also the like and share stuff. OMG I especially HATE the beaten up baby / kids /pets exploitation where people will continue resharing pics of them badly beaten up near death. You're not supporting any cause other than showing graphic pics to everyone and further exploiting their image! They're usually tied to the "Type Amen, scroll if your heart is full of hate." The few instances sharing it actually helped a few pets and their owners were arrested. I just can't bear watching videos of adults beating the crap out of their kids. I don't know why those go viral and get shared.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
Childbirth classes suck, at least they do here. I gave up on them. I think it could be useful if it was done right though.
Sounds like my husband when he had facebook. He eventually deleted it because of that.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
Hospital tours are hit or miss depending on your facility. We took one with DD and since you did everything in one room they told you what to expect, from check in, to labor, recover ect which was nice for a ftm.
My sil legit didn't clean her upstairs where her 3 kids room are and the kids bathroom the last few months of her pregnancy heck even a couple months after the baby was born, just eww.
Yeah while I agree one shouldn't live in "filth" for 9 months and pregnancy isn't an excuse not to clean most of the time, from someone living with 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler I have "readjusted" my expectations of what is acceptable from a cleanliness perspective. I vacuum and literally 2 hours later my carpet is gross again. My cleaning routine has become surface cleaning only.
I will cop to using lazy cleaning techniques. Wiping up soapy water off the floor after my kids take a bath or load the dishwasher totally counts as mopping.
My UO (or maybe PO, who knows) is that I HATE those hoverboard roller things, especially teens/early adults who ride them indoors like at a mall or a grocery store. You look like a douche. I hope your board catches fire (but you know, only to destroy the board, I hope you escape with maybe only just a light singe.)
And yes, unless you are a kid using it for transportation of fun around OUTSIDE...you look like a douche using one. Adults, I'm talking to you.
And yes, you do look like a douche.
I teach high school....they have zero common sense.
Exactly. I have kids and dogs, so my house is rarely spotless. But I have a daily routine. Lol
I just don't understand filth or using pregnancy as a reason not to be able to keep the house kept up, not necessarily perfect
My UO:
Facebook is dumb. Period.
My account has been deactivated for 4+ years and I have no intentions of making another one.
Why should I feel obligated to "add" random ass people that I don't know/people that I used to know but don't talk to anymore/nosy family members that I don't even like, etc. Why should I be subject to getting tagged in other people's locations and pictures?
Just....why?
Everyone that I talk to on the regular has my cell and my email. I don't need Facebook to share special moments/important information with them.
The Bump is the closest thing I have to social media right now.
I don't even have a Snap Chat, IG, Twitter...its just a bit much.
Okay....I'm done.
I love when Special snowflakes look for validation, it makes me miss the old bump. I am loving the shit show that is unfolding on 2 tri and 0-3 month babies.
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