Unpopular Opinions

getnmarried910

Since it hasn't been done yet today, post them here!

Mine is I get so annoyed when people think they will "go early" just because their mom did, or because they did the first time.  Sometimes it's like that, sometimes it's not.  Your mom's pregnancies/deliveries aren't yours.  My mom was early all four times.  My sisters both went late.  I went early, but I was induced for medical reasons, and likely will be again.  Nothing to do with my mom.  A friend of mine delivered her first 5 weeks early, her second was closer to her EDD, and her third was late.  Every pregnancy is different!!!

haleymay18

Haha. My SIL always said she would go early with her first because she was born 6 weeks early. The disappointment was palpable when she was induced on her EDD. I also hate it when people have toddlers who are like 9 months and cruise on furniture and this leads the  parents to believe that they will be running marathons in no time. Behavior & development of children is completely unpredictable.

Ricola

Ooops, just posted mine in your other thread. Here it is:

My UO: I don't like chocolate ice cream or cake. I love chocolate, but somehow I don't like it in cake or ice cream form. So weird. 

elmy

I am sick of doctors!!  I know they mean the best and are giving me useful information that will help me make a healthy baby but I think they are all vampires and I'm sick of them already.

I shouldn't say all - I met a lovely one yesterday and I really love my midwives but I'm tired of them poking and squeezing me and being all "know it all - y"

Oh dear I'm only 14 weeks lol Something tells me this wont get better.

getnmarried910

Ricola:

Ooops, just posted mine in your other thread. Here it is:

My UO: I don't like chocolate ice cream or cake. I love chocolate, but somehow I don't like it in cake or ice cream form. So weird. 

I probably should have left it at that one, but I wasn't sure if it'd be confusing, or if it should be an entirely separate threat. 

klafle3

I hate those headband things everyone puts on their baby girls. Especially the ones with the giant flower. Ugh.

getnmarried910

Ricola:

Ooops, just posted mine in your other thread. Here it is:

My UO: I don't like chocolate ice cream or cake. I love chocolate, but somehow I don't like it in cake or ice cream form. So weird. 

I probably should have left it at that one, but I wasn't sure if it'd be confusing, or if it should be an entirely separate threat. 

haleymay18

klafle3:

I hate those headband things everyone puts on their baby girls. Especially the ones with the giant flower. Ugh.

Shut your mouth when you're talking to me.

Ricola

haleymay18:

klafle3:

I hate those headband things everyone puts on their baby girls. Especially the ones with the giant flower. Ugh.

Shut your mouth when you're talking to me.

LMAO! 

 

lageorgiapaperie

getnmarried910:

Since it hasn't been done yet today, post them here!

Mine is I get so annoyed when people think they will "go early" just because their mom did, or because they did the first time.  Sometimes it's like that, sometimes it's not.  Your mom's pregnancies/deliveries aren't yours.  My mom was early all four times.  My sisters both went late.  I went early, but I was induced for medical reasons, and likely will be again.  Nothing to do with my mom.  A friend of mine delivered her first 5 weeks early, her second was closer to her EDD, and her third was late.  Every pregnancy is different!!!

 

Hehe, this is totally me . I'm convinced I'll be meeting LO in November . 

My UO for the week is that I HATE showers. Bridal showers are the worst. Especially if the bride lives with her fiance. What, do they eat off paper plates in anticipation that people will be getting them nice dishes? Uggh. Baby showers aren't quite as bad b/c the gifts aren't supposed to be for you, but I don't really want to have one myself I've decided. 

Showers are just so gift grabby, and don't even get me started on when people put where they're registered on the invitations!!

Ruby_Soho

Ricola:

haleymay18:

klafle3:

I hate those headband things everyone puts on their baby girls. Especially the ones with the giant flower. Ugh.

Shut your mouth when you're talking to me.

LMAO! 

Too funny but I totally agree with the OP. Sorry!

CamJack mom

Ricola:

Ooops, just posted mine in your other thread. Here it is:

My UO: I don't like chocolate ice cream or cake. I love chocolate, but somehow I don't like it in cake or ice cream form. So weird. 

neither do I. I hate chocolate ice cream and cake

getnmarried910

haleymay18:

klafle3:

I hate those headband things everyone puts on their baby girls. Especially the ones with the giant flower. Ugh.

Shut your mouth when you're talking to me.

Haha!  I totally put the giant bows and flowers on my youngest too!  The bigger the better!

Ruby_Soho

Okay, mine. I think fancy nurseries are a total waste of time and I think it's silly how much effort some people put into finding the perfect bedding/lamp/rug/paintings/whatever.

It's almost like a competition as to who loves their baby more, won by having the best nursery or spending the most time on it or finding the most obscure childhood toy or whatever.

emd2887

Mine is that I'm really judgmental of parents who spend a ton of money on their baby's clothes/shoes/bedding/etc. I totally understand splurging on a couple of nice outfits for special occasions, and don't advocate getting poor quality items, but really, your child does not need Uggs. Maybe this is just a regional thing, but I've totally gotten looks of horror when I've mentioned getting *gasp* hand-me-downs or second-hand clothing instead of putting little darling in the latest fashions. 

DMNaylor

lageorgiapaperie:

getnmarried910:

Since it hasn't been done yet today, post them here!

Mine is I get so annoyed when people think they will "go early" just because their mom did, or because they did the first time.  Sometimes it's like that, sometimes it's not.  Your mom's pregnancies/deliveries aren't yours.  My mom was early all four times.  My sisters both went late.  I went early, but I was induced for medical reasons, and likely will be again.  Nothing to do with my mom.  A friend of mine delivered her first 5 weeks early, her second was closer to her EDD, and her third was late.  Every pregnancy is different!!!

 

Hehe, this is totally me . I'm convinced I'll be meeting LO in November . 

My UO for the week is that I HATE showers. Bridal showers are the worst. Especially if the bride lives with her fiance. What, do they eat off paper plates in anticipation that people will be getting them nice dishes? Uggh. Baby showers aren't quite as bad b/c the gifts aren't supposed to be for you, but I don't really want to have one myself I've decided. 

Showers are just so gift grabby, and don't even get me started on when people put where they're registered on the invitations!!

Couldnt agree more about wedding showers! I HATE going to them!! I mean how excited can you really get over  dishes and pots and pans, and cleaning supplies. And the present opening part of the showers seem to last FOREVER!!! Especially the brides that want to take things out and pass them around... "ooo a slotted spoon" oo barf!!!

Baby showers are different though, the stuff is SO cute usually. And the presents arent for them.. and generally mommy-to-be doesnt already have the stuff.

nahokulele

I'm a Democrat in Texas.  Need I say more?  lol

Baby-related, though, I'm not into piercing the ears of infant girls. DH's family does it, but it ain't happening if this this little thing is a girl.

Mrs. Met

Mine is gonna piss people off!

I hate when people post things like 'urgent: we need to pick a name'. No, that is not urgent. We are the December board and it's July. (Even worse, I've seen this on TTGP or Babies on the Brain...really?!)

Baby name opinions or polls are fun. Baby name discussions that start with "Help, DH and I are fighting" are dumb. First of all, are you going to rely on complete strangers to name your baby-- I bet the results will really convince your husband b/c after all, he makes all major decisions based on how YOUR online message board buddies filled with hormones and opinions truly feel.

Second of all, what's the rush? You're not going into labor tomorrow and unless you're a celebrity you're not having your baby's name etched into a gold mural in their nursery. you have time. chill!

jhalula

I think my UO in other peoples UO about my feelings about my MIL.  Ugh!  I guess if I told my story, it would be a bit more understandable.  She seriously only talks to her son when it is a convenience for her and we really don't live that far apart.  Of course my DH's parents are divorced (as are mine) and my FIL is an amazing person, but my MIL is a totally different subject.  If you don't want to be a part of our lives unless it suits you, please don't expect me to include you in ours.  Probably why she hasn't said anything about being PG.  We didn't exactly call and tell her, but she is active on FB and I am sure she has seen all our posts.  Meh.. oh well.  She has 1 grandson from her 2nd marriage and doesn't make the time to see him, why should I think or want it to be different for mine?  And no, she won't be at the hospital until after I deliver!

Mass-girl-at-heart

lageorgiapaperie:

My UO for the week is that I HATE showers. Bridal showers are the worst. Especially if the bride lives with her fiance. What, do they eat off paper plates in anticipation that people will be getting them nice dishes? Uggh. Baby showers aren't quite as bad b/c the gifts aren't supposed to be for you, but I don't really want to have one myself I've decided. 

Showers are just so gift grabby, and don't even get me started on when people put where they're registered on the invitations!!

YES!  I really hate these showers and unless it's someone close I don't go or send a gift.  

*If anyone is wondering I didn't have one.

mrsfowler1016

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

nahokulele

Mass-girl-at-heart:

lageorgiapaperie:

My UO for the week is that I HATE showers. Bridal showers are the worst. Especially if the bride lives with her fiance. What, do they eat off paper plates in anticipation that people will be getting them nice dishes? Uggh. Baby showers aren't quite as bad b/c the gifts aren't supposed to be for you, but I don't really want to have one myself I've decided. 

Showers are just so gift grabby, and don't even get me started on when people put where they're registered on the invitations!!

YES!  I really hate these showers and unless it's someone close I don't go or send a gift.  

*If anyone is wondering I didn't have one.

 I didn't either. Since DH and I lived together for 6 years b/f we got married, we asked for charitable donations instead.

klafle3

haleymay18:

klafle3:

I hate those headband things everyone puts on their baby girls. Especially the ones with the giant flower. Ugh.

Shut your mouth when you're talking to me.

I'm guessing you have a siggy pic of a precious baby girl with a headband? I feel bad now, but I'm at work and I can't see anyone's siggy pics due to my work blocking photo sharing sites. So this really is a random UO, not trying to single anyone out on the board! 

getnmarried910

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

Totally agree with you.  DH watch it help ruin his parents marriage.  I also hate when people say all men look at it.  It's not true.

Mass-girl-at-heart

I have no idea if this is unpopular but I think baby/little girl dresses are way too long.  Summer styles should be short enough to show at least a little diaper, summer baby bum is so cute!  DD looks Amish in most of her summer clothes, I am thinking of buying a sewing machine just to hem everything about 5 inches.

CamJack mom

Mass-girl-at-heart:

I have no idea if this is unpopular but I think baby/little girl dresses are way too long.  Summer styles should be short enough to show at least a little diaper, summer baby bum is so cute!  DD looks Amish in most of her summer clothes, I am thinking of buying a sewing machine just to hem everything about 5 inches.

you want your baby's butt to show?? 

elledizzy

getnmarried910:

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

Totally agree with you.  DH watch it help ruin his parents marriage.  I also hate when people say all men look at it.  It's not true.

 

I like watching porn WITH my husband!   

CamJack mom

nahokulele:

I'm a Democrat in Texas.  Need I say more?  lol

Baby-related, though, I'm not into piercing the ears of infant girls. DH's family does it, but it ain't happening if this this little thing is a girl.

I'm a democrat in Texas too (dallas as well)

I also was not a fan of ear piercing on babies, if this is a girl, I will think it over, but I have always felt they were unneccessary (but maybe not for my own child LOL)

PDX7868

I don't like it when grandparents act entitled. Of course grandparents have a significant role in supporting the upbringing of their grandkids and I love the special relationship that they can have with their grandkids. But I hate the whole attitude of "this is the way I did it, it's best" or just having a ton of expectations about their role. It's not your kid!

And I hate those onesies or bibs that say "What happens at Grandma's house, stays at Grandma's house."

acalan13

My UO is that parents don't need to carry their kids backpacks.  Their arms aren't broken.  I am a teacher and find it SOOOO ridiculous that parents don't seem to think their kids are capable of things...

CamJack mom

elledizzy:

getnmarried910:

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

Totally agree with you.  DH watch it help ruin his parents marriage.  I also hate when people say all men look at it.  It's not true.

 

I like watching porn WITH my husband!   

I also watch porn WITH my husband and I like it. He's not a regular porn watcher, but we make it a fun bedroom activity.

Mrvswife

Ruby_Soho:

Okay, mine. I think fancy nurseries are a total waste of time and I think it's silly how much effort some people put into finding the perfect bedding/lamp/rug/paintings/whatever.

It's almost like a competition as to who loves their baby more, won by having the best nursery or spending the most time on it or finding the most obscure childhood toy or whatever.

ALL of this. I figure my infant doesn't know the difference. We went' will go with basics until they are a little  older.

haleymay18

Mass-girl-at-heart:

I have no idea if this is unpopular but I think baby/little girl dresses are way too long.  Summer styles should be short enough to show at least a little diaper, summer baby bum is so cute!  DD looks Amish in most of her summer clothes, I am thinking of buying a sewing machine just to hem everything about 5 inches.

I love dresses that show off Gracies chunky little legs. So cute!! Most of her dresses go above her knees or she wears ruffle butt bloomers with wispy tops when it is really hot out.

Mrs. Met

elledizzy:

getnmarried910:

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

Totally agree with you.  DH watch it help ruin his parents marriage.  I also hate when people say all men look at it.  It's not true.

 

I like watching porn WITH my husband!   

 

I think it's okay as long as it's normal (no kids, animals, or weird stuff like granny or chicks with ....) and it's not a secret. and it's fun to watch together sometimes, too! I'd think it was abnormal for a guy to NOT like porn. 

ladykatie81

klafle3:

I hate those headband things everyone puts on their baby girls. Especially the ones with the giant flower. Ugh.

This! I've already told my mom and hubby that I HATE them and even if someone buys them for baby (if we have a girl), I will not put them on her.

nikkig7

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

 

Couldn't agree more!!!!!!!!

Mye

elledizzy:

getnmarried910:

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

Totally agree with you.  DH watch it help ruin his parents marriage.  I also hate when people say all men look at it.  It's not true.

 

I like watching porn WITH my husband!   

Yeah me too  

getnmarried910

PDX7868:

I don't like it when grandparents act entitled. Of course grandparents have a significant role in supporting the upbringing of their grandkids and I love the special relationship that they can have with their grandkids. But I hate the whole attitude of "this is the way I did it, it's best" or just having a ton of expectations about their role. It's not your kid!

And I hate those onesies or bibs that say "What happens at Grandma's house, stays at Grandma's house."

I refuse to put those on my kids!  And my kids are currently not allowed to go to grandma's (MIL's) without DH or I present because there have been too many instances where we've heard her say "Don't tell mom we did this" as they were leaving. 

I also hate the grandparent entitlement.  Grandparent isn't a right.  I think grandparents can play an important role in their grandkids lives, but it needs to be done appropriately, and not by undermining parents.

WhitneyZ11

getnmarried910:

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

Totally agree with you.  DH watch it help ruin his parents marriage.  I also hate when people say all men look at it.  It's not true.

I agree100%

mrsfowler1016

Mrs. Met:

elledizzy:

getnmarried910:

mrsfowler1016:

I don't think it's okay for men to watch porn.

Maybe this UO will get the ball rolling.

Totally agree with you.  DH watch it help ruin his parents marriage.  I also hate when people say all men look at it.  It's not true.

 

I like watching porn WITH my husband!   

 

I think it's okay as long as it's normal (no kids, animals, or weird stuff like granny or chicks with ....) and it's not a secret. and it's fun to watch together sometimes, too! I'd think it was abnormal for a guy to NOT like porn. 

I guess my husband is abnormal then. I also hate it when people say ALL men do it and ALL men masturbate. It just isn't true.  And while I understand everyone has different sexual desires and experiences, mine do not include my husband looking at OTHER naked women. It could be a self-esteem issue with me, yes. I think it's disrespectful for a man to do it behind his wife's back or instead of having sex with her. I also think porn makes men expect women to look/act a certain way in bed and it's capable of ruining marriages and relationships.

All this is coming from someone who ABSOLUTELY hates it and will never be okay with it, no matter what. If you are okay with it and truly and honestly don't mind it then I don't see how it could hurt your relationship.

klafle3

nahokulele:

I'm a Democrat in Texas.  Need I say more?  lol

Baby-related, though, I'm not into piercing the ears of infant girls. DH's family does it, but it ain't happening if this this little thing is a girl.

You and me both. My mom had my ears pierced when I was just 3 months old and she said she cried the day she did it and would never do something like that again. My two younger sisters were much older when they had theirs done.