UO

twoitalians

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something!

Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

Omg! Those pouches are saving my life right now! DS wasn't taking purees or fruit/veggies of any kind and then I started giving him pouches and he started eating fruits and veggies again. It's like he forgot how good they taste.

My UO... I think the HPV vaccine is a good preventative measure for girls and boys against HPV AND against cervical cancer for girls. I'm glad the CDC is now showing studies that instances of cervical cancer and HPV are on the decline.

AggieDaner

Ambsies:

melmarie26:

He needed work boots, tool belt, some hand tools and a job box.

 

See, that's where you went wrong!  The guy wanted a hand job and a tool box.  You mixed them up, Mel! 

Winner!

Cheerilee

Mmmm, pouches!

 

I'm with twoitalians... DD has decided she wants to feed herself and will not let me near her mouth with a spoon.  She won't eat chunks of fruit or veggies, though.  The pouches are the cat's meow.  She ate 2 last night for dinner then had an 11oz bottle AND only woke up 3 times.

My UO...  After seeing the news story about the woman who invited her boyfriend to rape her 14 month old, I think the death penalty is too easy (though, SHE won't get the death penalty because she didn't technically kill her daughter - he did).  I say advertise their crime, put them in general population, and let prison-nature run it's course. 

PurrCrasher

Ambsies:

melmarie26:

He needed work boots, tool belt, some hand tools and a job box.

 

See, that's where you went wrong!  The guy wanted a hand job and a tool box.  You mixed them up, Mel! 

Absolutely brilliant. You get the joke of the decade award! It may not look like much but I assure you it's very prestigious.

melmarie26

PurrCrasher:

Ambsies:

melmarie26:

He needed work boots, tool belt, some hand tools and a job box.

 

See, that's where you went wrong!  The guy wanted a hand job and a tool box.  You mixed them up, Mel! 

Absolutely brilliant. You get the joke of the decade award! It may not look like much but I assure you it's very prestigious.

Oh Jesus, effortless humor.

You people piss me off.

Some of us have to "try" to be funny.

Some of you come forth from the womb with hilariousness.

Great, now I have to show my husband this thread, just to prove you really came up with that joke off the cuff.

:: bows to the Mod in Charge ::

klmcguire

PurrCrasher:

Ambsies:

melmarie26:

He needed work boots, tool belt, some hand tools and a job box.

 

See, that's where you went wrong!  The guy wanted a hand job and a tool box.  You mixed them up, Mel! 

Absolutely brilliant. You get the joke of the decade award! It may not look like much but I assure you it's very prestigious.

halvorsonl00

Cheerilee:

Mmmm, pouches!

 

I'm with twoitalians... DD has decided she wants to feed herself and will not let me near her mouth with a spoon.  She won't eat chunks of fruit or veggies, though.  The pouches are the cat's meow.  She ate 2 last night for dinner then had an 11oz bottle AND only woke up 3 times.

My UO...  After seeing the news story about the woman who invited her boyfriend to rape her 14 month old, I think the death penalty is too easy (though, SHE won't get the death penalty because she didn't technically kill her daughter - he did).  I say advertise their crime, put them in general population, and let prison-nature run it's course. 

WTAF. That is disgusting. What is wrong with people. I agree with you though. Some people might be in prison, but most still have morals. They would get what they deserve in there.  

mamahawk12

halvorsonl00:

sosoph:

If a SAHM were to watch my child, I'd assume that her child was getting half her attention/care all day, and therefore I would expect to pay half the going rate. I don't bring my kid to my job for free. I get annoyed by all the "I only charge ..." comments.

So, if going to a daycare, your kid was in a room with 1:4 ratio, would you only expect to pay 1/4 the price? Because you know, LO is only getting 1/4 of their attention.

I think I know where she was going with this, and I would never send my children to someone (regularly) who kept their own children too. Their child's wants and needs are ALWAYS going to come first. In a daycare center (regardless of ratio) the dc provider doesn't have the bias of their own child being present. 

ETA - Let me clarify - I think SAHMs have a lot to offer and can provide excellent childcare. It's just not a situation that I want for my family - just like I would never hire a nanny who wanted to bring her own child. 

ashS10309

sosoph:

If a SAHM were to watch my child, I'd assume that her child was getting half her attention/care all day, and therefore I would expect to pay half the going rate. I don't bring my kid to my job for free. I get annoyed by all the "I only charge ..." comments.

Hmm I'm not even going to take this on cause I'm kinda in bish mode. Your welcome

ashS10309

klmcguire:

PurrCrasher:

Ambsies:

melmarie26:

He needed work boots, tool belt, some hand tools and a job box.

 

See, that's where you went wrong!  The guy wanted a hand job and a tool box.  You mixed them up, Mel! 

Absolutely brilliant. You get the joke of the decade award! It may not look like much but I assure you it's very prestigious.

Love.

Jnmac83

sosoph:

If a SAHM were to watch my child, I'd assume that her child was getting half her attention/care all day, and therefore I would expect to pay half the going rate. I don't bring my kid to my job for free. I get annoyed by all the "I only charge ..." comments.

 I haven't read the other comments to this yet, but just WOW.

So, if your kid is at daycare, do you divide your fee by the amount of kids enrolled at the daycare? Your logic doesn't make any sense. I feel like being a SAHM and taking are of someone else's kid is no different than being a nanny and taking care of multiple children.

beckyfarrelly

Crossingfingers:

SOSOPH- I am a SAHM who will babysit, but I am NOT a family daycare. I never take more than 3 extra kids, because I am a parent first and am not willing to sacrifice the ability to get out of my house at any time. I am not registered, but if your kids were at my house they would get sensory play, home-cooked meals, free play time, story time at the library, and trips to the park. All of these things are things I do with my own kids. To get annoyed by me saying I only charge x amount makes you seem a little bitter. 

Btw: I watched two kids this year, 3 months old and 14 months old when they started and I charged a whopping $3.15 an hour, total. I think that is quite an effing bargain and would have told the lady to eff off if she thought I deserved less because my own kids were home. 

Thumbs way up!! 

LindsayDesigner

I don't understand why some women get so married to a particular way of giving birth.

Yesterday on our local news there was a story about a newborn that died after a lay midwife attempted a home birth. The mother had three previous csections and wanted to try a VBAC despite having a high risk pregnacy. It just seems like despite their best intentions at least two people made a series of bad choices that resulted in the death of a baby. It's all very sad.

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it all about the health of the mother AND the baby? Why should it matter the exact way the baby is born?

The link:
https://www.ksl.com/?sid=25662750&section=local

Jnmac83

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something! Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

 

When you're stuck in a car with a screaming baby or when you're at a restaurant with ridiculously slow service or waiting in line at Target or "insert time wasting thing here", these pouches are a LIFESAVER. Honestly, I would not want to sit in the back of my car or in line somewhere with a spoon and a jar. This is an easy way to feed the kid and keep him happy when I'm out and about. I don't feed them to him at home, but if we are out or have a busy schedule I ALWAYS have pouches with me. ALWAYS. life saver. For real, yo!

Jnmac83

stephaniemthomas:

sosoph:

Keoh1215:

sosoph:

If a SAHM were to watch my child, I'd assume that her child was getting half her attention/care all day, and therefore I would expect to pay half the going rate. I don't bring my kid to my job for free. I get annoyed by all the "I only charge ..." comments.

Is this for real? So my SIL who has two kids and watches 3 others in her home daycare AKA her JOB, just like it wouldbe if a SAHM watched another child is only entitled to 3/5 of her pay from each child? You should spend a day in her shoes, see what she deals with, and then you will realize how silly that statement is.

If I were sending my kid to a situation with a 1:5 ratio, I'd expect to pay a rate that reflects this. Same for a 1:2, or a 1:1. Isn't this why types of care all cost different amounts? If it's her JOB, why does she bring her kids for free?

This statement is ridiculous. 

x infinite

latnprincess

Jnmac83:

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something! Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

When you're stuck in a car with a screaming baby or when you're at a restaurant with ridiculously slow service or waiting in line at Target or "insert time wasting thing here", these pouches are a LIFESAVER. Honestly, I would not want to sit in the back of my car or in line somewhere with a spoon and a jar. This is an easy way to feed the kid and keep him happy when I'm out and about. I don't feed them to him at home, but if we are out or have a busy schedule I ALWAYS have pouches with me. ALWAYS. life saver. For real, yo!

You make valid points.  And I'll probably totally break and buy them one day.  For now, we're good.   

Jnmac83

Ambsies:

melmarie26:

He needed work boots, tool belt, some hand tools and a job box.

 

See, that's where you went wrong!  The guy wanted a hand job and a tool box.  You mixed them up, Mel! 

 I thought the EXACT SAME THING. I actually read it as "hand job" right off the bat and then I laughed when I read it again. Funny stuff, Ambsies!

Andreabks

melmarie26:

Andreabks:

melmarie26:

I just got Jesus style cussed out for the amount of money I spent on Hs Father's Day gifts......... By the Ahole husband !!! I feel like, if you don't spend money on yourself very often, it's okay to splurge, ooohh lets say, every 6 months or so. I wish I'd spent that grand on myself instead of someone who is acting pissy and a little ungrateful. Dammit.

FWIW my DH would pitch a B&tch if I spent a grand on a present for him right now, we just don't have the money.

Meh, it wasn't really "his" money. It was weekly allotted money for me, in our budget. He didn't even knew I had it. I save, a little here and there, cash back on groceries or from Target. Mad money or whatever. I'd been funneling that money away for almost a year. It was our honeymoon fund, since we never had one.

Since his boss paid for an all expense paid vacation for us this week, I thought it'd be nice to buy him stuff he actually needed. His wallet was falling apart. He needed work boots, tool belt, some hand tools and a job box. The only splurge item was a pocket watch that was from the babies, I got it on clearance and had it engraved.

He left this morning a little pissed, I texted him and told him where I got the money from and he didn't respond. I don't want him to feel bad, I just don't want him to be mad at me, for caring enough, to make his first Father's Day special.

End of spiel.

 

 

well that sounds like a well planned/thoughtfull gift. my DH would still be peeved (rather pay down some of our debt) but i get where you're coming from. i think it was sweet of you.

latnprincess

I totally agree.  I have 2 friends whose hearts were set on VBAC and it just didn't happen.  So they had RCS cause that was the plan if anything went wrong.  I don't understand that woman's logic..  That's just sad.

ashS10309

Ambsies:

LindsayDesigner:

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it all about the health of the mother AND the baby?

I totally agree with you, LD.  I give two huge thumbs up to those who went natural- it just wasn't for me.

Buuuuuut, when you are putting yourself AND your baby in danger for the sake of your pride, something is wrong.  If she wanted to attempt a high-risk birth option it could have been done in a more appropriate environment. 

I agree with all of this.

Andreabks

Jnmac83:

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something! Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

I also love the pouches, and feed them directly from the pouch because I use them so rarely i'm not going to go buy the specific spoon for them, and I don't always remember to pack a regular spoon either. LO doesn't seem to care either way. then again I make the majority of her food myself and only keep the pouches for emergencies/travel.

I get why people may think its gross though.

 

When you're stuck in a car with a screaming baby or when you're at a restaurant with ridiculously slow service or waiting in line at Target or "insert time wasting thing here", these pouches are a LIFESAVER. Honestly, I would not want to sit in the back of my car or in line somewhere with a spoon and a jar. This is an easy way to feed the kid and keep him happy when I'm out and about. I don't feed them to him at home, but if we are out or have a busy schedule I ALWAYS have pouches with me. ALWAYS. life saver. For real, yo!

Mrs. Rohde

Andreabks:

Jnmac83:

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something!

Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

I also love the pouches, and feed them directly from the pouch because I use them so rarely i'm not going to go buy the specific spoon for them, and I don't always remember to pack a regular spoon either. LO doesn't seem to care either way. then again I make the majority of her food myself and only keep the pouches for emergencies/travel.

I get why people may think its gross though.

 

When you're stuck in a car with a screaming baby or when you're at a restaurant with ridiculously slow service or waiting in line at Target or "insert time wasting thing here", these pouches are a LIFESAVER. Honestly, I would not want to sit in the back of my car or in line somewhere with a spoon and a jar. This is an easy way to feed the kid and keep him happy when I'm out and about. I don't feed them to him at home, but if we are out or have a busy schedule I ALWAYS have pouches with me. ALWAYS. life saver. For real, yo!

So true. I love those pouches.

twoitalians

Saltylove:

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something!

Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

oh good god, the pouch hate has made it to A12. Who the eff cares? If I want to take DD to the park or beach and it coincides with lunch time, I bring a punch and some mum mums. Otherwise I'd be fighting her to eat for 20 minutes and having to change her whole outfit because she got food every where.

I just can't get it up to care how someone else feeds their kid unless it is something atrocious like coke in a baby's bottle. 

I think of Mary Poppins every time I hear or see the word atrocious.

melmarie26

Eff it all.

Next year, hand job.

No tools or boxes.

Rhomonk

Saltylove:

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something! Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

oh good god, the pouch hate has made it to A12. Who the eff cares? If I want to take DD to the park or beach and it coincides with lunch time, I bring a punch and some mum mums. Otherwise I'd be fighting her to eat for 20 minutes and having to change her whole outfit because she got food every where.

I just can't get it up to care how someone else feeds their kid unless it is something atrocious like coke in a baby's bottle. 

Totally agree Salty.  I roll my eyes when I see the word lazy and pouches in the same sentence. As long as the kid isn't putting the pouch up his nose to eat, I don't see the big flipping deal.

gracie__r

Jnmac83:

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something! Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

 

When you're stuck in a car with a screaming baby or when you're at a restaurant with ridiculously slow service or waiting in line at Target or "insert time wasting thing here", these pouches are a LIFESAVER. Honestly, I would not want to sit in the back of my car or in line somewhere with a spoon and a jar. This is an easy way to feed the kid and keep him happy when I'm out and about. I don't feed them to him at home, but if we are out or have a busy schedule I ALWAYS have pouches with me. ALWAYS. life saver. For real, yo!

I love the pouches, but I'd never give DS one in the car.  Doesn't your LO get it everywhere?  If I give DS the pouch the first thing he does is squeezes the food out and plays in it.  I still have to hold it and feed it to him. I like them because you don't have to worry about a spoon.

BluepointToasted

Pouches in public are a lifesaver!  Yesterday my kid consumed 3, yes, 3 pouches throughout he day.  While attending his brothers graduation and a concert.  He also ate yogurt, oatmeal, zucchini, pasta, cheese, salmon, potatoes and a banana.  Read the labels, they all aren't "jelly".  He loves the sprout sweet potato and white bean.  Which is just sweet potatoes, cannellini beans, and cinnamon. 

cedenton

gracie__r:

Jnmac83:

latnprincess:

pasquant:

Watching kids suck food directly out of those pouches grosses me out. I have no problem with the contents of them... But squish the stuff onto a spoon or something! Just the idea of slurping fruits and vegetables out of a bag... No thanks!

Oh my gosh, I agree with this.  I haven't bought those pouches cause I just feel like its almost a laziness look to it.  "Here kid, feed yourself."  I mean, I know we let them feed themselves everyday, but its jelly!  lol!  It kinda reminds of the wall-E movie.  I know, I make no sense.  I just don't see them as appetizing either.  That's probably the main reason I haven't bought them.

When you're stuck in a car with a screaming baby or when you're at a restaurant with ridiculously slow service or waiting in line at Target or "insert time wasting thing here", these pouches are a LIFESAVER. Honestly, I would not want to sit in the back of my car or in line somewhere with a spoon and a jar. This is an easy way to feed the kid and keep him happy when I'm out and about. I don't feed them to him at home, but if we are out or have a busy schedule I ALWAYS have pouches with me. ALWAYS. life saver. For real, yo!

I love the pouches, but I'd never give DS one in the car.  Doesn't your LO get it everywhere?  If I give DS the pouch the first thing he does is squeezes the food out and plays in it.  I still have to hold it and feed it to him. I like them because you don't have to worry about a spoon.

My DS is obsessed with holes. All holes. So if I give him a pouch he sticks his finger in the opening and plays with it. Pouches are lumped in with sippies right now. Fun to play with a bang around, but that's it. I buy them because they often have food combos I like better than jars. I squeeze them into a bowl.

Tula214

stephaniemthomas:

BluepointToasted:

Pouches in public are a lifesaver!  Yesterday my kid consumed 3, yes, 3 pouches throughout he day.  While attending his brothers graduation and a concert.  He also ate yogurt, oatmeal, zucchini, pasta, cheese, salmon, potatoes and a banana.  Read the labels, they all aren't "jelly".  He loves the sprout sweet potato and white bean.  Which is just sweet potatoes, cannellini beans, and cinnamon. 

This.  DD loves her food pouches.  She still eats other "food" along with a food pouch, but it's a great way for her to get fruits and veggies a few times a day.  We buy Plum, Elle's Kitchen and Happy Baby.  They're all organic with nothing added.  It's just blended up fruits, veggies, grains and yogurt.  I don't buy the meat kind.  That kind of grosses me out.

If you pour them into a bowl, they look just like what comes in jars. Plus, there's no risk of me shattering a glass jar. Love it.

I don't let jayson hold them becausevhe uses them as finger paint.

Manda-Kay

I'll just comment w/o trees:

1) Expecting to pay 1/2 the price for care because the sitter's kid is there is ridiculous.  

2) I see where sosoph is coming from in terms of the rate because her sitter is charging 15/hr, but considering it's just 2 kids your child's getting a lot of attention.  DS is at daycare for about 9 hours a day.  I pay $225/week so I'm basically paying 5/hr but he's 1 of 8 babies. 

3) No thoughts on the pouches.  I have bought and used 1.  I'd use them in a pinch because DS doesn't know how to use them.  I squirted the food in his mouth the one time I fed it to him.  

4) BBJ, I'm the same.  I won't pay over $30 for the sweater and I LOVE Target's clothes.  I just discovered a Goodwill in a rich neighborhood and bought 10 shirts, 2 maternity shirts (planning ahead), and a beach bag for $42.  Almost all the shirts are name brand: Express, Maurices, New York and Company, and the Loft.   Second hand clothes FTW!

sosoph

Jnmac83:

sosoph:

If a SAHM were to watch my child, I'd assume that her child was getting half her attention/care all day, and therefore I would expect to pay half the going rate. I don't bring my kid to my job for free. I get annoyed by all the "I only charge ..." comments.

 I haven't read the other comments to this yet, but just WOW.

So, if your kid is at daycare, do you divide your fee by the amount of kids enrolled at the daycare? Your logic doesn't make any sense. I feel like being a SAHM and taking are of someone else's kid is no different than being a nanny and taking care of multiple children.

this is exactly  how rates are calculated and why each time your child ages up (to a higher ratio) the rate goes down

piphigirl

I paid a friend (SAHM) the going rate for nannies this year to watch her son and my daughter at my house.  It just seemed fair.  I mean, she's still WORKING no matter how many kids are there.  Also, she is amazing and I value her time.

Pouches are the jam.  Charlotte eats them all the time.  I am funny about food only being for meal time, so I don't give her food as a distraction or while we are waiting somewhere.  However, all her meals involve the following: a pouch, finger food fruit or vegetable, and a while grain (bread, rice cracker, etc.)  She likes to feed herself and I want to encourage this independence.  This morning, she scarfed her pouch and bananas while I ate my breakfast at the table with her - it was nice!

Husbands who don't appreciate Father's Day gifts are tools.  The end.

My UO: I think it's fair for one's partner to have a say in how long one breastfeeds.  I'm not saying your partner should make the decision for you, I'm saying that it's nice to have an open, honest dialogue with a partner when making big decisions like that. 

sadeathe

I finally thought of a UO:

It really bugs me when really petite women date/marry really tall men.  It's like, who are all the tall women going to date/marry? Most women want a man that is taller than they are.  It just makes me sad for the tall girls, like my sister.

I just want to add that there are a lot of really great couples out there with a huge height difference, I know several; it just bugs me for my sister's sake.

twoitalians

sadeathe:

I finally thought of a UO:It really bugs me when really petite women date/marry really tall men.nbsp; It's like, who are all the tall women going to date/marry? Most women want a man that is taller than they are.nbsp; It just makes me sad for the tall girls, like my sister.I just want to add that there are a lot of really great couples out there with a huge height difference, I know several; it just bugs me for my sister's sake.

I'm 5 feet tall. EVERY man is taller than me. I happen to like tall men. My H is 6'4". I get that you're not picking on couples like mine, but why is it so important to your sister to marry someone taller than her? That sounds superficial. I know a few tall [like 6 foot plus] women who are happily married to men who are shorter than they are.

Crossingfingers

LiliDragon:

I think top knots are stupid. They look ugly on everyone. Yes, even you. Xoxox Love you all!

Oh no, no, no. I don't wear mine like that, but Lexie looks freakin adorable with a top knot! Are you sayin' my kid has ugly hair?!

Crossingfingers

LiliDragon:

Crossingfingers:

LiliDragon:

I think top knots are stupid. They look ugly on everyone. Yes, even you. Xoxox Love you all!

Oh no, no, no. I don't wear mine like that, but Lexie looks freakin adorable with a top knot! Are you sayin' my kid has ugly hair?!

A bun or a top knot? Buns are pretty. Top knots look like a poo on the head...Lexi is so cute, though, she could TOTALLY rock a poo on the head ;]

She does a "messy" top knot. I don't like the smooth top knot at all. But I also put her hair in a bun for dance, and she rocks that too. basically my kid just rocks. 

PaisleyRuth

My UO, in light of tonight's drama, is that I think judging a mom for when she turns her kid's carseat forward facing, within the law, is much like judging someone for formula feeding. BFing and ERFing have both been proven to be better. But they don't work for everyone in every situation and I think the sanctimony is equally insulting in both issues.

PaisleyRuth

Sharona1700:

PaisleyRuth:

My UO, in light of tonight's drama, is that I think judging a mom for when she turns her kid's carseat forward facing, within the law, is much like judging someone for formula feeding. BFing and ERFing have both been proven to be better. But they don't work for everyone in every situation and I think the sanctimony is equally insulting in both issues.

Really?? Only that BFing doesn't save your LO's life. This is the biggest apples to oranges comparison ever.  

Perhaps I should use tummy sleeping instead.

PaisleyRuth

LiliDragon:

PaisleyRuth:

Sharona1700:

PaisleyRuth:

My UO, in light of tonight's drama, is that I think judging a mom for when she turns her kid's carseat forward facing, within the law, is much like judging someone for formula feeding. BFing and ERFing have both been proven to be better. But they don't work for everyone in every situation and I think the sanctimony is equally insulting in both issues.

Really?? Only that BFing doesn't save your LO's life. This is the biggest apples to oranges comparison ever.  

Perhaps I should use tummy sleeping instead.

Also it's not like you physically have to turn the damn seat. Some physically can't BF for whatever reason.

I don't get the drive to turn the seat around. The kid doesn't care, and it is safer. Why is it even a discussion? My kid is rear facing until she's twelve if I have a say in it.

Much like the BF vs. FF debate, there are other issues that come into play that you may not understand if you are not in someone else's situation. Physically getting a tall, heavy, kicking and screaming 15 month old in a rear facing seat in a small car, to name just one. While also being 7 months pregnant.

PaisleyRuth

LiliDragon:

PaisleyRuth:

LiliDragon:

PaisleyRuth:

Sharona1700:

PaisleyRuth:

My UO, in light of tonight's drama, is that I think judging a mom for when she turns her kid's carseat forward facing, within the law, is much like judging someone for formula feeding. BFing and ERFing have both been proven to be better. But they don't work for everyone in every situation and I think the sanctimony is equally insulting in both issues.

Really?? Only that BFing doesn't save your LO's life. This is the biggest apples to oranges comparison ever.  

Perhaps I should use tummy sleeping instead.

Also it's not like you physically have to turn the damn seat. Some physically can't BF for whatever reason.

I don't get the drive to turn the seat around. The kid doesn't care, and it is safer. Why is it even a discussion? My kid is rear facing until she's twelve if I have a say in it.

Much like the BF vs. FF debate, there are other issues that come into play that you may not understand if you are not in someone else's situation. Physically getting a tall, heavy, kicking and screaming 15 month old in a rear facing seat in a small car, to name just one. While also being 7 months pregnant.

Oh I understand those issues, I just don't agree with them at all. I think to myself "listening to kicking and screaming or her being dead forever?" And then the decision is made.

And I make the decision that is best for my family and resent the implication that I'm being careless with my child's life for a small convenience. The chance of internal decapitation in an accident is miniscule in actuality. Hitting his head on the car door jam and getting kicked in the swollen uterus several times a day are guarantees.