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  • MilliwaysMilliways member
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  • bjroesnerbjroesner member

    I started the mess so I'll try to finish it.  I asked the question because I didn't understand.  I felt attacked.  Then I realized I was misunderstanding a lot of what I was reading.  I do not think anyone is rude just because they don't agree with me, promise. Ummmm....I will continue to say prego because I think it's okay.  I probably will not spell everything right. 

    I do need a tougher skin on this board, good criticism actually :). 

    Is there anything else I can clear up?  Geez!  I should read, think for five minutes, then reply :) 

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    I started the mess so I'll try to finish it.  I asked the question because I didn't understand.  I felt attacked.  Then I realized I was misunderstanding a lot of what I was reading.  I do not think anyone is rude just because they don't agree with me, promise. Ummmm....I will continue to say prego because I think it's okay.  I probably will not spell everything right. 

    I do need a tougher skin on this board, good criticism actually :). 

    Is there anything else I can clear up?  Geez!  I should read, think for five minutes, then reply :) 

    Haha, that's the spirit! Stick around. You'll get the hang of the board. :) 

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    I started the mess so I'll try to finish it.  I asked the question because I didn't understand.  I felt attacked.  Then I realized I was misunderstanding a lot of what I was reading.  I do not think anyone is rude just because they don't agree with me, promise. Ummmm....I will continue to say prego because I think it's okay.  I probably will not spell everything right. 

    I do need a tougher skin on this board, good criticism actually :). 

    Is there anything else I can clear up?  Geez!  I should read, think for five minutes, then reply :) 

    Since you asked, how about an apology for calling us all rude when the reading comprehension error was on your end. 

    FWIW, if someone in the future comments on your use of the word "preggo" in your posts, you may not get offended. 

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    I started the mess so I'll try to finish it.  I asked the question because I didn't understand.  I felt attacked.  Then I realized I was misunderstanding a lot of what I was reading.  I do not think anyone is rude just because they don't agree with me, promise. Ummmm....I will continue to say prego because I think it's okay.  I probably will not spell everything right. 

    I do need a tougher skin on this board, good criticism actually :). 

    Is there anything else I can clear up?  Geez!  I should read, think for five minutes, then reply :) 

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    In fairness, you asked the question.  I also read your earlier post in which you used the word, and I thought regular posters were pretty kind in pointing out that others might not like it-- all with the intention of keeping you from being snapped at.  I agree with you that posters around here can be pretty persnickity, but you wanted to know why.  You were told that "prego" sounds juvenile to some-- that is why. 

    I agree with the PP who said that "AF" sounds similarly juvenile (as opposed to "period," or, if you prefer acronyms, "MF" or "MP"), but it is, for some reason, the preferred term. I've always found that curious, too.

    What does MF stand for?

    I think AF is quicker to type, so is PG for pregnant.  Just like FI for fiance back in The Knot days (I didn't really understand that, but I just roll with it.).

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    Kaydensmommy???? 

     

     

     

     

     

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    Prego means 'you're welcome' in Italian. It is a brand of Pasta Sauce. It just sounds stupid and immature.

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    Kaydensmommy???? 

     

     

     

     

    Don't get our hopes up!

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    Bahahahaha!!!!

     

    P.s. Hellooooo there lady!  = )

     

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    so does that mean she's not crazy anymore?  Wink

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  • reinstonereinstone member
    It's also why we don't say BD - we're all adults, so we can use the right terms like SEX and PREGNANT.
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  • bjroesnerbjroesner member

    Since you asked, how about an apology for calling us all rude when the reading comprehension error was on your end. 

     

    This.  I did apologize in one of my posts for the freak out.  So much was being said I think it was lost.

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    In fairness, you asked the question.  I also read your earlier post in which you used the word, and I thought regular posters were pretty kind in pointing out that others might not like it-- all with the intention of keeping you from being snapped at.  I agree with you that posters around here can be pretty persnickity, but you wanted to know why.  You were told that "prego" sounds juvenile to some-- that is why. 

    I agree with the PP who said that "AF" sounds similarly juvenile (as opposed to "period," or, if you prefer acronyms, "MF" or "MP"), but it is, for some reason, the preferred term. I've always found that curious, too.

    What does MF stand for?

    I think AF is quicker to type, so is PG for pregnant.  Just like FI for fiance back in The Knot days (I didn't really understand that, but I just roll with it.).

    My first though was " mother fvcker" and " my ***", but I think she means " my friend" which is as stupid as " aunt flo". So why not just continue with AF because it is easy to type, OP of this statement.
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    I like the abbreviations because I'm lazy.  AF is easier to type, so is BD and DH and KU.. which is shorter than prego Big Smile
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    Since you asked, how about an apology for calling us all rude when the reading comprehension error was on your end. 

     

    This.  I did apologize in one of my posts for the freak out.  So much was being said I think it was lost.

    Do you not get how the quote button works?

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    imageloveypants:
    imagebjroesner:

    Since you asked, how about an apology for calling us all rude when the reading comprehension error was on your end. 

     

    This.  I did apologize in one of my posts for the freak out.  So much was being said I think it was lost.

    Do you not get how the quote button works?

    Wait for it....is this right?  I guess I don't reply much....thanx
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    Kaydensmommy???? 

    I'm gonna have to go with this on this one...

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  • michaela080michaela080 member

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    Okay.  I think most of you are rude.  I don't judge your termonology. 

    But you asked!

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  • ChickenLittle2010ChickenLittle2010 member
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    Kaydensmommy???? 

    I'm gonna have to go with this on this one...

    This post just SCREAMS immature, BSC n00b.

     

     

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    imagelynn0926:

    What does MF stand for?

    I think AF is quicker to type, so is PG for pregnant.  Just like FI for fiance back in The Knot days (I didn't really understand that, but I just roll with it.).

    My first though was " mother fvcker" and " my p****", but I think she means " my friend" which is as stupid as " aunt flo". So why not just continue with AF because it is easy to type, OP of this statement.

    Actually, my point was only to agree with the earlier poster who suggested that AF (shorthand for "Aunt Flo") is, while quicker to type, just as juvenile sounding as "Prego," "Preggers," or the very strange "Baby Dancing."  I meant "MF" as menstrual flow.  I wasn't suggesting that folks actually should using different acronyms, just agreeing that we're a little inconsistent in our use of specific language vs. silly colloquialisms.  Just an observation-- not a criticism.  We're all adults, and can call our periods whatever we like. (-:

    very true :)  Our voice of reason. 
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    imagelynn0926:

    What does MF stand for?

    I think AF is quicker to type, so is PG for pregnant.  Just like FI for fiance back in The Knot days (I didn't really understand that, but I just roll with it.).

    My first though was " mother fvcker" and " my p****", but I think she means " my friend" which is as stupid as " aunt flo". So why not just continue with AF because it is easy to type, OP of this statement.

    Actually, my point was only to agree with the earlier poster who suggested that AF (shorthand for "Aunt Flo") is, while quicker to type, just as juvenile sounding as "Prego," "Preggers," or the very strange "Baby Dancing."  I meant "MF" as menstrual flow.  I wasn't suggesting that folks actually should using different acronyms, just agreeing that we're a little inconsistent in our use of specific language vs. silly colloquialisms.  Just an observation-- not a criticism.  We're all adults, and can call our periods whatever we like. (-:

    I see your point. I am more annoyed with how all over the place the OP is in this post, any was not meaning any snark towards you. IRL it is always my period and have had to stop myself from saying AF because of being on this board too much!
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    Actually, my point was only to agree with the earlier poster who suggested that AF (shorthand for "Aunt Flo") is, while quicker to type, just as juvenile sounding as "Prego," "Preggers," or the very strange "Baby Dancing."  I meant "MF" as menstrual flow.  I wasn't suggesting that folks actually should using different acronyms, just agreeing that we're a little inconsistent in our use of specific language vs. silly colloquialisms.  Just an observation-- not a criticism.  We're all adults, and can call our periods whatever we like. (-:

    very true :)  Our voice of reason. 

    OMFG.

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    imagebjroesner:
    Okay.  I think most of you are rude.  I don't judge your termonology. 

    But you asked!

    I did.  And I got what I asked for.  its done
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    imagebjroesner:
    But, then people reply with, " I think it's stupid", or not adult....pussyfoot around....so forth

    It's rude.  That's all. 

    I'm entitled to my opinion about the word. So I guess anyone that disagrees with you on anything is automatically "rude" then?

     

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    Okay.  I think most of you are rude.  I don't judge your termonology. 

    But you asked!

    I did.  And I got what I asked for.  its done

    Threads don't end when you want them to... they end when they end... put on your big girl panties and ride it out.

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    Actually, my point was only to agree with the earlier poster who suggested that AF (shorthand for "Aunt Flo") is, while quicker to type, just as juvenile sounding as "Prego," "Preggers," or the very strange "Baby Dancing."  I meant "MF" as menstrual flow.  I wasn't suggesting that folks actually should using different acronyms, just agreeing that we're a little inconsistent in our use of specific language vs. silly colloquialisms.  Just an observation-- not a criticism.  We're all adults, and can call our periods whatever we like. (-:

    very true :)  Our voice of reason. 

    OMFG.

    Milli - you were right on with this one. ::::cookoo cookoo!:::: 

    Seriously!!!  Not crazy!  haha!  Exhausting.  I made a mistake.  After I had a chance to really read and comprehend....I did ask the question, I overreacted, and we are all adults and can call whatever, whatever
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    imagebjroesner:
    Okay.  I think most of you are rude.  I don't judge your termonology. 

    But you asked!

    I did.  And I got what I asked for.  its done

    Threads don't end when you want them to... they end when they end... put on your big girl panties and ride it out.

    Obviously.  Hopefully others can relate
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    Ok, this HAS to be mud! But just in case.. OP, using words like prego and preggers makes you sound like you should be on 16 and pregnant. Like oMGZ I'm totes prego!! See how that sounds? To me it sounds immature and uneducated.
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    imagebjroesner:
    Okay.  I think most of you are rude.  I don't judge your termonology. 

    But you asked!

    I did.  And I got what I asked for.  its done

    Threads don't end when you want them to... they end when they end... put on your big girl panties and ride it out.

    Obviously.  Hopefully others can relate

    meh, you are doing ok.  Just don't DD! That would be the worst thing to do!

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    i personally don't really care for the word preggers or prego but i have to admit that its used in the media ALL the time.  in all of the gossip magazines and talk shows, people are using preggers everywhere.  it doesn't surprise me that people that haven't posted on here would use that term to describe pregnancy because it has become such a commonly used colloquialism.  
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    Batshiitcrazy!
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    Batshiitcrazy!
    OMFG....I'm crazy.  Sure.  I could be called worse :)
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    Batshiitcrazy!
    OMFG....I'm crazy.  Sure.  I could be called worse :)
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    imagebjroesner:
    imagesiren0076:
    Batshiitcrazy!
    OMFG....I'm crazy.  Sure.  I could be called worse :)

    Being called Kaydensmommy is pretty freaking bad. 

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    imagebjroesner:
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    Batshiitcrazy!
    OMFG....I'm crazy.  Sure.  I could be called worse :)

    Being called Kaydensmommy is pretty freaking bad. 

    Not too worried about it.  Especially since people are getting to this conclusion from a post.  But, thanx for pointing it out chickenlittle
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    imagebjroesner:
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    Batshiitcrazy!
    OMFG....I'm crazy.  Sure.  I could be called worse :)

    Being called Kaydensmommy is pretty freaking bad. 

    Not too worried about it.  Especially since people are getting to this conclusion from a post.  But, thanx for pointing it out chickenlittle

    So... Are you admitting you are Kaydensmommy?

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