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BetchySprout
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Flame Free Friday Confessions!
BetchySprout
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LO looks like my side of the family, he is sooooooooo cute and loving. now i am pregnant with #2. and i hope that #2 doesn't look like DH's side. althought DH is good looking, he wasn't a cute baby(he got cuter as he aged so by 8 he was adorable)and only a few of his family memebers are good looking. and most of them have bad teeth..
i can't say this to him of course.
I roll my eyes when posters say they've always loved one of the top ten names. "I've wanted to name my daughter Emma since I was 2, but now everyone is using it." Like, everyone is hopping on the bandwagon, but you're an original. I'm sure some people truly always loved these names, but everyone?
(My boys have common names, but I don't pretend that everyone stole my idea
I respect those who wish to remain "team green" but hate the reason "because there are so few surprises in life."
I don't know about them, but I think life is full of surprises and excitement -- mine is anything BUT predictable. If this were not the case, I would find the world to be a very dull place to live in.
~*~*May 2013 Moms Website*~*~
I laugh when people name their kid Emma or Addison or Aiden and pretend those names aren't popular because of Friends, Gray's Anatomy and Sex and the City.
OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why have a second child if you are going to treat the first like a dog?
(Oh wait...I have a runner and would use one too, if he didn't love his stroller.)
I could be wrong, but I think "fell pregnant" is an expression that is used in the UK...? I don't know why or where that came from though.
My confession: DH is flying 3000 miles away this weekend to go to his grandmother's funeral. A year ago, we moved about that far away from all of our friends and family and have only seen my family once (3 weeks this past September) We just moved to a new city in our new province and I don't know ANYONE yet. I stayed home because it was too expensive to fly all three of us to the funeral. I must admit that I am kind of jealous that DH gets to go see his family this weekend, even though the reason for the trip blows. I'm so lonely here and I am dying to see people I know again.
I totally agree with this. I think its a surprise whether you find out at 20 weeks or at the birth, but thats just me.
I have to say, Emma was one of my favorite books as a girl, and that was why I wanted to name a daughter that. I was so pissed when Friends used the name, because I knew it would become too popular overnight.
What I find silly is clinging to the idea of "but I always loved the name, so I'm using it!" Like I said, I loved Emma and I loved it long before Rachel Green. But there are lots of names in the world - we just picked a different one. It's not that big a tragedy, and I'd rather my child not be Emma #45 in her class rather than stick to an insanely overused name because I can't just roll with change.
But that's just me. And I agree w/ the idea that if you do go with a very popular name, you can't get all bent out of shape when there are lots of other children you know with the same name. It's pretty easy to check name popularity these days.
My big u/s with DS went like this:
Hmmm. Not sure. It could be a boy. The umbilical cord is in the way. Hmm it won't get into a good position.Hmm. Maybe a boy. We will have to find out when you come back in a few weeks to take a better look at the heart. (5 minutes later) Come back in we have to re-check the kidneys. Oh there it goes, it is a penis!
Yea big surprise. I would much rather the its a boy! or girl! at delivery. Then there is no question. Plus u/s is not 100% anyway.
That and all the big surprises in my life have been bad ones.
My point is I don't care what other people do (obviously, since we found out last time) but the "it is a surprise if you find out at 20 weeks or delivery" argument is no argument. There are blood tests where you can find out at 6 weeks. Is that going to be next? It is just as much a surprise at 6 weeks as at delivery?
I don't feel like getting DH anything for Christmas. He is being a grinch.
I've been spending a lot of time researching names and on the name boards, and I really don't understand the many, MANY people who respond with, "I like it, but it's really popular, so..." I mean, I suppose I understand people's desire to want to be unique, and to not have their child be referred to as "Child Lastnamefirstletter." However, I also have a hard time abandoning a name I really love because it's "popular." So what, I like it! Plus, "popular" is a relative term, and with so many parents trying so hard NOT to name their child anything in the top 10, the relative incidence of these names are nothing compared to when I was a kid. Our daughter's name is in the top 5 this year, and so was mine in the year I was born, but there were half as many girls born with her name as with mine. Plus, we picked a "unique" name for our list, and that's the one we've gotten the most, "Oh I know a girl named that..." responses. So, it backfires anyway! And, I feel people's desire to give their kid a special name results in a lot of truly bizzare monkiers and butchered spellings. I'd rather my daughter hear "Oh, I know another so-and-so" than "How do you spell/pronounce that" or "Ugh, what were YOUR parents thinking."
I know not everyone feels this way, but since we're allowed to get it off our chests today...
AND...sometimes I even walk my dog and my DD TOGETHER.
I get annoyed when people get annoyed about what other people name their children. Who gives a ***?
Braydon 1.23.09
They use that expression outside of the US. It's strictly just a cultural difference. Like calling underwear "knickers", the bathroom "the loo"/"the water closet", an parking lot "the car park", etc.
Americans sometimes use the expression, but in different ways, "I fell ill with the flu." etc. "I fell into a depression." Same phrase, just different diagnoses. Hope that helps!
Ooh Kirk Cameron.
I get really worried about losing my figure after I have my baby. I realize that that's what happens...but it still worries me. Especially because DH said last night "You must have lost what little muscle tone you had." Gee. Thanks.
I also don't want my kids looking or acting like DH's family. They all think they're the most beautiful people to grace your presence - they have conversations through mirrors constantly! I actually made a joke about it, and they got upset. I said something about how quiet the house would be on April Fool's Day, because I was going to take down all the mirrors. Only MIL found it funny. I mean, I want my kids to be confident in their appearance, but I don't want them to be conceited - it's probably the least attractive trait, IMO.
I'm extremely jealous that DH's cousin announced she was pregnant a few weeks after me. Partly because she stepping on my SIL's wedding plans so that she can get married the month after SIL (she wants to lose the weight four months after giving birth and be able to drink at her wedding - but she doesn't exercise). Partly because she's stepping on the plans I was already making (as far as baby showers and stuff) to accommodate my family and friends' schedules. And every time someone says something about my baby, the phrase "Oh, you and so-and-so will be having babies at the same time!" Oh, yeah...um...yay....
And about names, my future SIL apparently always wanted to name her kids Jacob and Isabella - and now she can't because of Twilight. I just thought that was funny.
Apparently, I have a lot of problems that I need to talk out....
I just got one and have no remorse or stigma. She is too young to listen "follow mommy" or "hold mommy's hand" and will just take off. Running after her with a diaper bag and a big belly is horrible idea.
And yes I walk my dog too! and those of you who judge don't have kids yet and don't have a kid who refuses to be in a stroller from day 1. (I would wear her in my ergo until my stomach got too big. We would try stroller walks every day and since an infant she screams her head off the entire time.)
That doesn't happen all the time. My mother had 3 kids and never lost her figure....but then again my mother has been working out since I could remember. My sister never lost her figure either and that heffa doesn't work out! LOL!!
If you are worried about losing your figure, start walking on a treadmill now and continue to do so throughout your pregnancy & after the baby is here. You can get your body back...
Does the dog have a monkey backpack too? If not, FYI, helpful hint...there is a coupler that you can use to put two dog leashes together. Just sayin'.
I snapped last night on DH about his snoring! Monday night, Tuesday night and last night I slept on the couch because i just couldn't take it anymore. Well last night was the night where I hit the roof, and while I secretly felt like I should be admitted to a psych ward, i also feel partly justified. Hell yeah I interrupted his sleep to have a temper tantrum, and I'd probably do it again. If he's sleeping, I don't come to bed, turn the tv on just to watch for a little while, then start snoring like a McCalla Chainsaw and disrupt him.
*steps off soapbox*
Oh girl i feel you ! My husband got fired about a month ago A WEEK before our oldest turned 7! And we have 3 BOYS! He is at home all day long but WON'T CLEAN the house or help me much with the boys when im home! This is just recently because he has ALWAYS been sooo good at helping me and working. IDK if it's bc he is depressed about being fired or what. But he gets upset if i bring anything up! URGH! IM PREGNANT taking care of 3 boys, working full time, coming home to cook and clean COULD YOU PLEASE TAKE OUT THE TRASH!!!!!!!!!!
OK RANT OVER LOL!
I'm right there with you!! I don't get it...yep, he tripped and his ding a ling fell in my hoo-ha. Sounds like an ancient term that describes someone who wasn't looking to get pregnant and did.
We had breakfast with my MIL & FIL, and my 7 month old niece today. We couldn't have an adult conversation because my MIL spent the entire meal baby-talking to my niece. It drives me completely BATTY.
They also have her for the next three days, like they do every-other weekend. And she mentions EVERY TIME she sees us, that she can't wait to have them BOTH sleeping between her and FIL at night.
Never.going.to.happen
I am super stressed out. We were suppose to have Christmas at one of my Sister's house but my BIL cancelled it at the last moment saying that he didn't want to clean the house. So it's back at my apartment this year since I am in the middle of my siblings and mom. It's this Sunday, and my DH and I have to work on cleaning the house and getting it ready. Also baby proofing it for my niece who is nine months. Which is fine other then I just had finals at school this week and DH has been working overtime that he tired when he walks in and I am studying like crazy for finals.
Also. I am not thrilled to be going to my In-laws for Christmas. I get a long with my in-laws but we will go on Christmas eve then stay the night and have Christmas with them. It's my husband's tradition to stay the night at his family's house. I am not as social as his family and tend to be very quiet around all of them. My DH is one of seven kids. So it burns me out, but the good thing is they always invite my mom to come spend Christmas with them. It's just I want to celebrate our own traditions. Next year will be worse when we have a baby to worry about with everyone their because my MIL doesn't baby proof the house. Next year their will be three crawling around infants as my SILs are having babies as well. It's going to be stressful.
Also dh doesn't seem to be concerned over the money situation that we are in. He doesn't get we should start saving money for when the baby comes. It's stresses me out and causes us to have a fight.
I hate baby-talk.
We never used it with our children and I actually die a little bit when my mother uses it with my nearly four year old daughter. My mother is a laywer with a teaching degree, she knows better.
I even get texts from BIL in baby-talk, like they were from my niece. I am embarrassed for all of them.
Yes, by definition, I think it's a 'surprise' no matter when you find out. I loved our anatomy scan day for so many reasons, which would be boring to anyone but my husband and me.
Of course, to each their own. I don't think either of these confessions are particularly flame-worthy.
I can't stand my step mother in law!! I'm trying to teach DD not to grab stuff off of tables and my SMIL will let her at her house. When I say something, she says "Oh, I let her do that". and continues to let her. I recently had to just pick DD up and say NO do NOT take stuff off the table! My SMIL was p****ed!! So basically everything I am trying to teach DD not to do, SMIL undoes it by letting her.
She has also stopped by my house and said " I can't believe you let DD walk around in this living room". As I was sitting on Living room floor folding laundry, other than that the living room and entire house was completely spotless and babyproofed!! GRRRRR!!!
Now that we are going to be having a baby in June...She is dead set on getting DD for the nights that we are in the hospital. NOT happening...She is also dead set on taking DD on a day trip to show her off to her family on Saturday.. I understand that she is proud of DD but we have things planned for Christmas that day! so...ALSO NOT happening...It's almost like she thinks she's the parent of DD!!
I just don't know how to deal with this anymore!! I have told her that I AM THE MOTHER of DD! AGGHHHH!!!!
Sorry....Rant over..I had to let that all out to feel better!
I have the same problem, with my stepMIL...At DD's 1st birthday, she was right in DD's face the ENTIRE time she was trying to eat cake going "MUAH MUAH MUAH Is that good cake Allison?? GOOD CAKE BABY GIRL? muah muah muah muah...GOOD CAKE ALLISON?!"
I don't find all babies adorable, I don't get all emotional when they cry..frankly, I find it quite annoying especially on the plane since I used to be road warrior.
I find it even MORE annoying when little kids are brought to inappropriate movies that are PG-13 and R. I seriously saw two little kids in the theater during Resident Evil....really?
It's not that I don't like kids, I just like them when they're related to me.