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January 2012 Moms
YallAintRight
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FFFC
YallAintRight
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Hopefully if we get this started early we can get some action going.
My first FFFC that comes to mind- I have gone way overboard on purchasing any and all random baby gear but will never ever admit this to DH. I keep saying random nonsense like "oh, the initial start-up cost of having a first child is high but we'll never have to buy one thing for the next LO". Well, on the big items that's definitely true, but if the next LO is a girl, I'm not going to be dressing her in "Mommy's Little Man" outfits. She can wear everything else DS has but I'm going to get her some girl stuff too!
Second FFFC, in the same line of thinking about the clothes, I give the side-eye to people that spend outlandishly on baby clothing. It fits for maybe 3-4 months MAX and they barf, pee and poop on it! My (very very rich) friend has purchased 100% of her baby's clothes from Bergdorf and Barney's (no joke). I don't even care if money isn't an object. We're not poor either but I just think spending $100+ on a ridiculous seersucker smock outfit that probably isn't nearly as comfortable for the LO as some cotton romper from Carter's is a total waste.
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Re: FFFC
Oh and another FFFC (apparently I'm on a roll)... I still haven't worked up ther nerve to put an actual picture of DS on The Bump. It took me basically my entire pregnancy of lurking to actually feel comfortable posting something and I am super paranoid about privacy in general so I haven't put a picture of LO in my siggy yet.
Can someone tell me how to watermark or whatever people do to put their name over so people can't jack the picture and use it? I want to have a picture because I feel like I "recognize" posters by their siggys... but I'm still paranoid...
Oh man we are in the same boat with that. We live in the South where one of the first questions after name/occupation is "Where do you go to church". I sort of loathe organized religion myself but really do not begrudge anyone else their right to worship/believe whatever they want. But the social/professional aspects of belonging to the church down here is definitely undeniable! But like you, my biggest problem would be grinning and bearing it when I think it's a circus act!
I agree on the church thing. I'm pagan, but I grew up in a church and sorta miss the benefits of being part of a church. I'm resisting for now because it's hard not to roll my eyes listening to these people, but I can't help wondering where DS will get to meet other kids other than school.
My FFFC is we've taken probably 500 pictures of DS since he was born. In almost 5 months. Also, the cute ones go on facebook. I'm sure some of my friends are tired of the many baby pictures and baby related statuses I post, but I have out of town family I want to keep updated on DS's progress. I do keep the embarrassing pictures off the internet though.
I love my church, I am a Christian, and I would encourage you to go to church for whatever reason you have. I would rather you be there as a nonbeliever with an open mind than have someone who says they are a believer but their actions speak otherwise. Some churches are more open than others so you might have to try more than one. And you never know, we may just rub off on you!
My FFC- I encouraged DH go on a guys trip with his brother because I am already planning on a girls trip with my friends. He is planning so carefully so it doesn't cost much and I already know my trip will cost more just because I will have to fly.
My FFFCs are lame (like my UOs) but whatevs!
1) I have realized that I pretty much have the same password for EVERYTHING. If anyone ever figured it out, my identity would be stolen in a hot second.
2) Since Kodak Gallery is closing next week I have been making albums like its my job which should have be done 2-3 years ago. Apparently 50% off is the kick in the @ss I needed...
3) (going with the religion theme) I am already peeved that we are going to have to join the same temple as my ILs. Its where DH went growing up, and is lovely, but for some reason the idea of going there where my ILs already have 'clout' bothers me.
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Well then I guess another FFFC confession of mine is that I've probably taken less than 100 pictures of DS! I freaking hate having my own picture taken with every fiber of my being so I never really think about having a camera around. I also hate those photo albums where it's basically 5,000 shots of a LO in pretty much the same pose, like the camera was on some fast shutter setting and they were trying to make a flip book. It's the same freaking photo!! So LO's face is 2 degrees to the left from one to the other... big whoop.
1. I'm super bummed that I'm not at a better weight. Forget pre-pregnancy. I was too big to begin with. I am so scared that I will lose my supply that I don't want to diet yet. My plan is to wait until I stop BF'ing to get super serious about it but I still feel like a chump.
2, I totally had two drinks today. My DD is teething and I indulged in two alcoholic beverages right after I pump and fed her. I'm sure it's all good but I feel like a total white trash mom for it. I seem to have a guilty theme going on....