Unpopular opinion Thursday

gymnst1013 · February 2011

Let's hear 'em girls! I'll go first.

I hate some of the popular pregnancy-related phrases such as "when I pop" or "when I go" a/k/a give birth, "little man", "nursery".... Ugh! fingernails on a chalkboard!!!!!

bt3701 · February 2011

Not a fan of nursery, huh? Is it just "baby's room" then? Those other ones are kind of annoying

In my (unpopular) opinion, I don't get all the name posts. It seems like a useless collection of people's opinions, when you should go with what you love, anyway. Oddly enough, I usually am one to add my useless opinion to most of these posts :P

amanda1680 · February 2011

I really can't stand the seemingly common nestie/bumpie term "throat punch."

LexGator · February 2011

I cringe every time I see bare belly bump shots posted for the world to see on the Internet.

CarlaAndJames · February 2011

I don't know how unpopular this is, but it's a vent I've been needing to get off my chest.

I really, really hate all the stuff they make for little girls that says stuff like "Spoiled" "Brat" "99% Angel" "Diva" etc. I love some pink/girly stuff, even the "princess" stuff doesn't bug me so much, but do we really want to speak all that negative stuff over our daughters before they've even old enough to misbehave?

bestmaid6 · February 2011

LexGator:
I cringe every time I see bare belly bump shots posted for the world to see on the Internet.

This! I don't like seeing you in your bikini when you aren't pregnant and I certainly don't want to see your bare belly when it has a baby inside. Cover up.

gymnst1013 · February 2011

bt3701:

Not a fan of nursery, huh? Is it just "baby's room" then? Those other ones are kind of annoying

Yep, exactly. It's the baby's room and, once we name him, it will be __'s room.

gymnst1013 · February 2011

CarlaAndJames:

I don't know how unpopular this is, but it's a vent I've been needing to get off my chest.

I really, really hate all the stuff they make for little girls that says stuff like "Spoiled" "Brat" "99% Angel" "Diva" etc. I love some pink/girly stuff, even the "princess" stuff doesn't bug me so much, but do we really want to speak all that negative stuff over our daughters before they've even old enough to misbehave?

I agre with this one. Way to plant ideas in our kids' heads.

b55c · February 2011

gymnst1013:
CarlaAndJames:

I don't know how unpopular this is, but it's a vent I've been needing to get off my chest.

I really, really hate all the stuff they make for little girls that says stuff like "Spoiled" "Brat" "99% Angel" "Diva" etc. I love some pink/girly stuff, even the "princess" stuff doesn't bug me so much, but do we really want to speak all that negative stuff over our daughters before they've even old enough to misbehave?

I agre with this one. Way to plant ideas in our kids' heads.

ditto. i teach in an elementary school and think it's awful that parents spend their money on clothes like this. same can be said for the shirts like 'it's my brother's fault' or something along the lines of 'homework sucks'. not funny to me.

LeeLee930 · February 2011

amanda1680:
I really can't stand the seemingly common nestie/bumpie term "throat punch."

I actually think this term is kind of funny, only theoretically speaking, but not so fun if it really happens.

I too hate the term "nursery." Reminds me how much I disliked the term "hall" when referring to wedding reception venues.

AeL347 · February 2011

I don't care for newborn jeans... or jeans made for anyone less than a year old... but most non-parents and some parents think they are sooo cute and buy them for showers, etc...

the jeans restrict movement, are a hassle for diaper changes, and are always tighter around the waist when most babies already have enough pressure on their tummies from diapers and most will suffer from gastric reflux for some amount of time = the less pressure the better...

I know parents who dress their infants in jeans and adult-like outfits everyday... poor kids... I just love cotton, breathable onesies and sleepers/playfits... it just makes sense to me, especially when they are so little.

IdigDirt · February 2011

CarlaAndJames:
I don't know how unpopular this is, but it's a vent I've been needing to get off my chest.
I really, really hate all the stuff they make for little girls that says stuff like "Spoiled" "Brat" "99% Angel" "Diva" etc. I love some pink/girly stuff, even the "princess" stuff doesn't bug me so much, but do we really want to speak all that negative stuff over our daughters before they've even old enough to misbehave?

I totally agree. I also don't like baby boy shirts that say "boob man" and "I love tits" and such. It's gross and it's pretty much insinuating a dirty relationship with the mother.

Pretzel80 · February 2011

First, I 100% agree with the little girl t-shirts and stuff....totally inappropriate in my opinion!

My unpopular opinion is that I think it's okay for me to keep skiing at this point in my pregnancy and if one more 'non-skier' tells me that I shouldn't be doing it, I'm going to scream at them! I live in Utah where skiing is a way of life and I've been skiing since I was little. I know my body and my ski ability and both MH and I are comfortable with me skiing at this stage in pregnancy. I trust that I'll know when to stop when it doesn't feel right any more. I just hate the judgment I get from some people...my baby, my body, MY decision!! Luckily most of my skier friends who have had babies also skied during pregnancy so they are totally supportive!

(sorry, that turned into more of a vent than an opinion Embarrassed )

DuckDuckGoose123 · February 2011

I hate the fixation on buying baby bedding sets. Infants don't need anything but a fitted sheet, so these big sets are really just for the parents. And some parts (blankets, bumpers, etc) are arguably dangerous. The baby doesn't care what his or her bedding looks like, so I don't get it.

AeL347 · February 2011

DuckDuckGoose123:
I hate the fixation on buying baby bedding sets. Infants don't need anything but a fitted sheet, so these big sets are really just for the parents. And some parts (blankets, bumpers, etc) are arguably dangerous. The baby doesn't care what his or her bedding looks like, so I don't get it.

I agree. I also hate when things get so "matchy-matchy." DD had a crib with a cute, patterned fitted sheet, and then would be wrapped in various patterned swaddle blankets... no bumpers, no sets, no worries, just easy and less spendy and safer.

CarlaAndJames · February 2011

DuckDuckGoose123:
I hate the fixation on buying baby bedding sets. Infants don't need anything but a fitted sheet, so these big sets are really just for the parents. And some parts (blankets, bumpers, etc) are arguably dangerous. The baby doesn't care what his or her bedding looks like, so I don't get it.

I agree! I think they're super cute, but we just registered for fitted sheets and I'm making a crib skirt. With all the other expenses I don't have $200 for bedding! I didn't spend $200 on MY bedding either though!

kattyleigh · February 2011

Along with the previous posts about clothes, I HATE any baby clothes that say phrases such as "Mommy's little dude" or "Auntie's partner" or "Mommy's little angel". Barf barf barf barf barf.

And...I hate all the posts about registries. I promise you, 99% of people will buy you clothes and nothing off your registry. I guess it's a great way to be organized about what you need, but seriously, nobody wants to buy you the breast pump accessories and plain sheets...except maybe your mom.

kattyleigh · February 2011

Pretzel80:

First, I 100% agree with the little girl t-shirts and stuff....totally inappropriate in my opinion!

My unpopular opinion is that I think it's okay for me to keep skiing at this point in my pregnancy and if one more 'non-skier' tells me that I shouldn't be doing it, I'm going to scream at them! I live in Utah where skiing is a way of life and I've been skiing since I was little. I know my body and my ski ability and both MH and I are comfortable with me skiing at this stage in pregnancy. I trust that I'll know when to stop when it doesn't feel right any more. I just hate the judgment I get from some people...my baby, my body, MY decision!! Luckily most of my skier friends who have had babies also skied during pregnancy so they are totally supportive!

(sorry, that turned into more of a vent than an opinion )

Mt. Bachelor is just a few hours away and is amazing! Not as close as in Utah but still fantastic in the winter or spring. Mt. Hood is even closer!

CarlaAndJames · February 2011

kattyleigh:

And...I hate all the posts about registries. I promise you, 99% of people will buy you clothes and nothing off your registry. I guess it's a great way to be organized about what you need, but seriously, nobody wants to buy you the breast pump accessories and plain sheets...except maybe your mom.

Maybe this is a regional thing? Almost everyone here buys directly off registry. Lots of people get other stuff too, but most of our friends got most of what they registered for here!

cvl105 · February 2011

Pretzel80:
My unpopular opinion is that I think it's okay for me to keep skiing at this point in my pregnancy and if one more 'non-skier' tells me that I shouldn't be doing it, I'm going to scream at them! I live in Utah where skiing is a way of life and I've been skiing since I was little. I know my body and my ski ability and both MH and I are comfortable with me skiing at this stage in pregnancy. I trust that I'll know when to stop when it doesn't feel right any more. I just hate the judgment I get from some people...my baby, my body, MY decision!! Luckily most of my skier friends who have had babies also skied during pregnancy so they are totally supportive!

You know I support you! ) I'm going home in three weeks to go skiing with my Mom. I just hope we have some old, bigger ski pants and jackets at home because my old ones don't fit any more!

SarahP15 · February 2011

i get annoyed with all the same exact posts that don't serve a point, like "i'm 22 weeks today!" if everyone posted this every week, the board would be full of useless posts. we will all be there or have been there so i don't see the point of sharing it.

cvl105 · February 2011

I find a lot of T&P requests to be annoying. Not ones where there is something wrong with the baby or someone is spotting, etc. But ones where people are like "I need T&P for my cousin's friend's grandma". And then sometimes people ask for T&Ps for things I just think are ridiculous and T&P aren't really going to do anything.

I'm a mean mean mommy, I know.

cvl105 · February 2011

oh and one more...I think someone posted this on FFFC last week, but it happened soon after anyways...

I find annoying the people who post a whole new thread with their bump picture like the day before/after HDBD. No one else feels the need to AW themselves. Just post it in the weekly thread and be done. Even worse is when I notice they post it in there too.

I've been cranky for the past week...I'm sure I'll think of more. I know I had a few more ready last night. haha

SarahP15 · February 2011

cvl105:

I find a lot of T&P requests to be annoying. Not ones where there is something wrong with the baby or someone is spotting, etc. But ones where people are like "I need T&P for my cousin's friend's grandma". And then sometimes people ask for T&Ps for things I just think are ridiculous and T&P aren't really going to do anything.

I'm a mean mean mommy, I know.

i have no issues with people posting up when they have an issue with their pregnancy/baby. i have actually said quite a few prayers for board members.

but when people are requesting T&P for "cousin's friend's grandma" i think it's a plea for attention/sympathy. there. i'm a mean mommy too

brandx725 · February 2011

I agree with all of these especially the girls clothes.

One of my pet peeves is anything winnie the pooh themed. Clothes, nursery, strollers etc. I dont know I just cant stand it and it seems like alot of people my age really like it and think its so cute ugh. I know this sounds really stingy or whatever but I honestly hope I dont get any thing like this at my baby shower. Is that bad? If I do I'm not going to lie they will be strictly play clothes or something that they can get messy in. Dont get me wrong I will be grateful for whatever I get but I just cant see putting my little boy in a piglet onesie.

pregarella · February 2011

SarahP15:
i get annoyed with all the same exact posts that don't serve a point, like "i'm 22 weeks today!" if everyone posted this every week, the board would be full of useless posts. we will all be there or have been there so i don't see the point of sharing it.

This. I hate filtering through this kind of stuff to get to something useful or at least funny.

pregarella · February 2011

Also, I get annoyed by people's judgements on what is considered acceptable to spend money on. People's financial situations are so different on here, and so are people's priorities on interior decorating and other baby gear. Sure, I know my kid doesn't give a crap about what his or her nursery will look like, and what kind of bedding he or she has, but I do, and that's ok. And I'm fine with spending the money it will take to make it look as good as the rest of our home does.

Turtle143 · February 2011

Pretzel80:
First, I 100% agree with the little girl t-shirts and stuff....totally inappropriate in my opinion!
My unpopular opinion is that I think it's okay for me to keep skiing at this point in my pregnancy and if one more 'non-skier' tells me that I shouldn't be doing it, I'm going to scream at them! I live in Utah where skiing is a way of life and I've been skiing since I was little. I know my body and my ski ability and both MH and I are comfortable with me skiing at this stage in pregnancy. I trust that I'll know when to stop when it doesn't feel right any more. I just hate the judgment I get from some people...my baby, my body, MY decision!! Luckily most of my skier friends who have had babies also skied during pregnancy so they are totally supportive!
(sorry, that turned into more of a vent than an opinion )

Ha! Ditto! I'm going snowboarding this weekend and my coworkers are horrified!

Have fun!

walter7878 · February 2011

I hate the term "prego."

More than that, though, I hate "we're pregnant." I'm the only one who is pregnant. MH and I are expecting a baby. Yes, we're doing it together, but WE aren't pregnant.

gymnst1013 · February 2011

SarahP15:
i get annoyed with all the same exact posts that don't serve a point, like "i'm 22 weeks today!" if everyone posted this every week, the board would be full of useless posts. we will all be there or have been there so i don't see the point of sharing it.

I mostly agree. I'm ok with posts about the milestone dates - 20 weeks and 24 weeks. But other than not so much.

Pretzel80 · February 2011

I also completely agree about the 7 degrees of separation T&P posts and the "I'm 22 weeks posts!"

And to you other skiing and snowboarding mamas out there...rock on and have fun!!

KelXoXo · February 2011

I hate all moms on Facebook that don't have a picture of themselves as the default picture...its a picture of their kid. Granted, its Facebook, but really? You've lost your own identify THAT much that even your picture is only the kid by itself?

missisue · February 2011

Completely agree with T&P posts that aren't about the actual person writing the post. Those type of things need to be reserved for community members only.

On the same lines of the "22 weeks" post, I hate how many post titles on here say absolutely nothing. Like "Give me your opinion" or "Question" or "Anybody else?" Those titles tell me nothing about what's inside the post. I know I pay more attention to that kind of thing than most people do, but I find it incredibly annoying when people can't make a simple effort to communicate more effectively. Be specific!

nursebecca79 · February 2011

b55c:
gymnst1013:
CarlaAndJames:

I don't know how unpopular this is, but it's a vent I've been needing to get off my chest.

I really, really hate all the stuff they make for little girls that says stuff like "Spoiled" "Brat" "99% Angel" "Diva" etc. I love some pink/girly stuff, even the "princess" stuff doesn't bug me so much, but do we really want to speak all that negative stuff over our daughters before they've even old enough to misbehave?

I agre with this one. Way to plant ideas in our kids' heads.

ditto. i teach in an elementary school and think it's awful that parents spend their money on clothes like this. same can be said for the shirts like 'it's my brother's fault' or something along the lines of 'homework sucks'. not funny to me.

This. I saw a girl in the mall the other day, she couldn't have been more than nine or so. She had on a shirt that read "porn star". WTH?

cvl105 · February 2011

nursebecca79:
b55c:
gymnst1013:
CarlaAndJames:

I don't know how unpopular this is, but it's a vent I've been needing to get off my chest.

I really, really hate all the stuff they make for little girls that says stuff like "Spoiled" "Brat" "99% Angel" "Diva" etc. I love some pink/girly stuff, even the "princess" stuff doesn't bug me so much, but do we really want to speak all that negative stuff over our daughters before they've even old enough to misbehave?

I agre with this one. Way to plant ideas in our kids' heads.

ditto. i teach in an elementary school and think it's awful that parents spend their money on clothes like this. same can be said for the shirts like 'it's my brother's fault' or something along the lines of 'homework sucks'. not funny to me.
This. I saw a girl in the mall the other day, she couldn't have been more than nine or so. She had on a shirt that read "porn star". WTH?

Indifferent

ccmarinho · February 2011

pregarella:
Also, I get annoyed by people's judgements on what is considered acceptable to spend money on. People's financial situations are so different on here, and so are people's priorities on interior decorating and other baby gear. Sure, I know my kid doesn't give a crap about what his or her nursery will look like, and what kind of bedding he or she has, but I do, and that's ok. And I'm fine with spending the money it will take to make it look as good as the rest of our home does.

Yes

Jills83 · February 2011

My opinion sort of goes along with the previous bedding posts, but in general I am not at all interested in decorating the baby's room. I probably won't start organizing his room until April or May and I doubt we will have a specific "theme." When people ask me about "decorating the nursery" I get irritated.

My NBR unpopular opinion is that I hate cable television. My husband and I watch over the air TV only - we don't have cable. I think cable tv is too expensive and most of the time I can't find anything to watch on any of the hundreds of channels.

egpitt22 · February 2011

This is a totally random unpopular opinion & non baby related, but I love Britney Spears and Tori Spelling.

I was thinking about both of these this morning because I heard the new Britney song in the car, and I heard that a new season of Tori's show is starting up in the spring. Embarrassed

egpitt22 · February 2011

KelXoXo:
I hate all moms on Facebook that don't have a picture of themselves as the default picture...its a picture of their kid. Granted, its Facebook, but really? You've lost your own identify THAT much that even your picture is only the kid by itself?

I'm totally guilty of this....but I've found that there are just very few pictures taken of me anymore! But don't worry, I always have 3,163 pictures of Jake to choose from, so inevitably, one of those is my profile pic. Smile

LollyBug18 · February 2011

CarlaAndJames:
kattyleigh:

And...I hate all the posts about registries. I promise you, 99% of people will buy you clothes and nothing off your registry. I guess it's a great way to be organized about what you need, but seriously, nobody wants to buy you the breast pump accessories and plain sheets...except maybe your mom.
Maybe this is a regional thing? Almost everyone here buys directly off registry. Lots of people get other stuff too, but most of our friends got most of what they registered for here!

Same here with buying off registries, unless they know the sex. Then it's pointless to have a registry. Which is why I'm not announcing the sex until at or after the shower.

My UO spins off friends who are currently looking for a new house - I don't think you should look for a house only where you think the "good" school districts are. Our neighborhood is wonderful and the schools are hurting and could use "better" people moving to it (meaning people who could more positively impact the school they're a part of). Not to mention we got an amazing, historic, 3 story, 5 bedroom, 3000 sq ft house for less than $110k with reasonable property taxes that was move-in ready. People are getting far less house (which I know isn't always a bad thing...) with much higher mortgages and taxes just because they think the schools will still be "good" when their infant finally gets that old. Who knows what could change in 5 years? You may not even live in that area by then the way jobs change these days.