Why can't people accept team green?

TMDMJAOCT07 · September 2009

I'm so sick and tired of people tellling me that they cannot imagine not find out, and how can I stand the suspense? I know it's to each their own, but I'm so tired of it, and I am not going to cave just because of others opinions, but seriously, I'm tired of it!

Ok, vent over.

Mrs.tlcS · September 2009

Have you had your u/s already?

When you have it, they'll back off. Tell them, "it's too late to change my mind now"

ablou · September 2009

I totally respect Team Greeners... it's a personal decision, and I couldn't NOT find out (soo glad that I did), but it's not for everybody. Just like being Team Green isn't for everybody. Stay strong and stay green!!!

Taylor11 · September 2009

I think it's great!! I am envious of your willpower:) I would love to keep it a surprise if we have a 2nd baby.

LUCKY41010 · September 2009

you are awesome for holding out... Smile

ach427 · September 2009

People have opinions all over the place! Most people I talk to can't BELIEVE we are finding out, because it "should" be a surprise.

You can't escape it, no matter what you do.

MikesFavoriteWife · September 2009

I'll tell you why, because people suck and love to her themselves talk! Screw what other people think. Seriously!

cstw · September 2009

Do NOT cave...it is SO worth it!

mrsmegs06 · September 2009

Sorry you are going through that. I'm going through the opposite with people at work, they think I'm insane for finding out. I don't understand why people think their two cents matters at all.

Tinkx123x · September 2009

You have to realize that people aren't ok with finding out either. If I tell people we're having a boy they go "you didn't want a surprise?! How could you want to know!!"

no one is ever satisfied with anything!!

essey1234 · September 2009

for some( me included) the later i get in the pregnancy , the harder it is. maybe it's because everyone else knows, or because you can plan( ie: buy clothes). we are holding our ground and not finding out but it's tough at times

Hip2Bsquare · September 2009

I have a SIL who jokes all the time with me, "we need to talk about this not finding out thing!"

It just blows me away that it bothers people so much. I barely even think about it at all. This pregnancy has been rough for me so it's the least of my worries.

ElloPoppet · September 2009

I've been hassled by people who "can't BELIEVE I would want to know!"

Whether it's Team Green, Blue, or Pink, it's the PARENTS' decision - everyone else can deal with those decisions politely IMO.

lindylogana · September 2009

That would be really annoying. Even telling some people that we were finding out they were pissed! You can't please everyone. Tell people that it's just the way it is and to get over it!

woolgathered · September 2009

Some people have not mastered the art of the pleasure delay. If it weren't for my impatience, we'd be Team Green.

I had to tell my Mom no 3d/4d ultrasound because DH wants something to be a surprise. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS BABY LOOKS LIKE ME AT ALL. Our gut says he looks like DH, which is fine, but ughhhhh... I can't stand the wait!

CTri17 · September 2009

I love when people tell me "I dislike people like you" because they so badly want to know the sex of our child.

um what?

fiftysixty · September 2009

I wish I wasn't team green. My MIL's freaking annoying. "Well they THINK they're having a girl, but I know it's a boy!"

What the Eff ever. We never said that. We said we hope it's a girl because we didn't decide on a boy name. We've since picked a boy name and don't care what the gender is anymore.

Mrs.tlcS · September 2009

Oh, another good answer to "How could you wait?" or whatever their question is:

"I like torturing people."

aaronica · September 2009

funny... i get the exact opposite...

people are like, "you don't want it to be a surprise?" uh no, finding out i was pregnant was surprise enuff for me thnx...

mrshutch · September 2009

I agree that people have an opinion either way. You can also tell them that if you did find out, it would still be a surprise either way, you're just waiting a little longer

Fuzzy8252 · September 2009

Some of us are Team Green because the little bugger didn't show!!!

vmm0016 · September 2009

I am getting the opposite. How could you not wait? It drives me crazy. Let me be people!

burning_television · September 2009

Fuzzy8252:
Some of us are Team Green because the little bugger didn't show!!!

Ha, I was gonna say this.

Remind them that there *are* some people who wanted to know, desperately (::remembers the full bottle of Coke, jumping jacks, running up and down a flight of stairs, etc, all at the U/S office::), and the darn little thing didn't want to uncross her/his legs.

jkylie · September 2009

TMDMJAOCT07:
I'm so sick and tired of people tellling me that they cannot imagine not find out, and how can I stand the suspense? I know it's to each their own, but I'm so tired of it, and I am not going to cave just because of others opinions, but seriously, I'm tired of it!

Ok, vent over.

I just can't imagine not finding out! Wink

MrsJJC · September 2009

I know it's hard - we were sure we didn't want to find out before we were pregnant. Now, we are undecided and considering it. But, I always hated how people EXPECT you to find out! My SIL's in-laws were mad they woudln't find out because they said they wouldn't know what to buy the baby. I thought that was so offensive that they acted like their personal decision was such an inconvenience for them! Try to ignore it - it's just not as common as it used to be and we live in an instant gratification world.... people can't handle the unknown. :-)

kristinem17 · September 2009

I hear ya! I am getting the same flack. Today I was watching Baby Story on TLC or whatever channel it's on and the couple didn't know and that moment at delivery (c-section) when the OB goes "It's a Boy!" was so exciting to me and I don't even know them! I love the idea of being surprised and love the build up / suspense that we are building.

Worcbride · September 2009

I'm guilty of saying that to Team Green Mamas (2 of my friends are); but I don't say it to get them to "cave," I say it cuz I'm in amazement--I just couldn't do it.

TMDMJAOCT07 · September 2009

Thanks for telling me you get that, even if you found out. I only know a small, very small, handful of people that didn't/won't find out. I get a lot of "but you guys are planners" how could you not plan this? After the u/s in 2 weeks (when we could find out), I think I will use the, well we've had the ultrasound and it's to late now line.

doggylovr · September 2009

amen sister..I get that too all the time, and we are on team green also and plan to stay, I have 1 more sono in 4 weeks.

fIowerchild · September 2009

I'm so sad that I'm not on Team Green - I think it's great to be surprised at the time of delivery. Our plan was to go team green, but on saw the goods on our ultrasound. :-(

Tell those people to f-off.

BlueEyedBaby · September 2009

Stay strong team green! We didn't find out DDs gender before birth and I LOVED IT!! I would have been team green this time too, but DH really wanted to know, so I caved. It's the best surprise ever after the long, hard journey that is pregnancy, labor, and delivery

Melissathegreat · September 2009

I had one witch say to me in the rudest tone... "Why wouldn't you find out?"

It made me feel like I was such a loser... although I shouldn't have cared. It was the way she said it that got to me. ARGH! Some people!

KaciRoo · September 2009

I happen to think it's cool that you're waiting...what a beautiful surprise you'll have in the delivery room. I wish I could wait, but I'm not that patient ;-) Maybe with the next one? We'll see ;-)

NotEve · September 2009

What I love is when people ask, "But, how are you going to plan?"

Gee, I think I'm capable of being fully prepared for the baby without buying a bunch of blue or pink crap.

goinggreengirl · September 2009

People have a hard time minding their own business about anything. We plan on finding out and my older and younger sisters (neither found out) have been harassing me to NOT find out! You can't win either way...

TMDMJAOCT07 · September 2009

NotEve:

What I love is when people ask, "But, how are you going to plan?"

Gee, I think I'm capable of being fully prepared for the baby without buying a bunch of blue or pink crap.

This, exactly!!!!

lindsaynjason · September 2009

We're going to find out, but I can totally get where you're coming from. It's your decision (not anyone else's) and people just need to get over it. ((HUGS))

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