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jamiah18 · April 2012

Let's hear them ladies!!!!

jamiah18 · April 2012

My UO is people complaining SO MUCH about pregnancy. I'm sorry to say this but you are creating a child. Im not even speaking of anyone on this board, but being a teacher in a large school, i work with a lot of women that are currently pregnant,that complain about everything. I also work with a lot of women that went through so much to get pregnant, and unfortunately, ones that have experienced losses. I'm sure those women would kill to gain weight and have big bellies!

I'm usually not so opinionated but this has been bugging me lately. Yes- our bodies change and yes- pregnancy can be tough and uncomfortable, but it is IMO, a miraculous and amazing thing that I think needs to be embraced!

FutureMrsFezz · April 2012

Push presents are ridiculous.

jc0n15 · April 2012

jamiah18:

My UO is people complaining SO MUCH about pregnancy. I'm sorry to say this but you are creating a child. Im not even speaking of anyone on this board, but being a teacher in a large school, i work with a lot of women that are currently pregnant,that complain about everything. I also work with a lot of women that went through so much to get pregnant, and unfortunately, ones that have experienced losses. I'm sure those women would kill to gain weight and have big bellies!

I'm usually not so opinionated but this has been bugging me lately. Yes- our bodies change and yes- pregnancy can be tough and uncomfortable, but it is IMO, a miraculous and amazing thing that I think needs to be embraced!

I agree with this. My BF complained the whole time she was pregnant, to the point that I didn't want to be around her. I even yelled at her one day and said if you want me to have children with you shut your mouth. And she tried for a year to get pregnant... I still get annoyed because she asks me all the time about negative things.

Anyway my UO is the price of maternity cloths. I went to Kohls last night (thanks to however posted about the sale) and bought 3 t-shirts, 3 dresses, and capris for the spring. I somehow convince the guy that everything was 50% off and had a 20% coupon and still spent $130....get this my savings $191. I can't believe that would have cost me over $300.

jamiah18 · April 2012

jc0n15:
jamiah18:

My UO is people complaining SO MUCH about pregnancy. I'm sorry to say this but you are creating a child. Im not even speaking of anyone on this board, but being a teacher in a large school, i work with a lot of women that are currently pregnant,that complain about everything. I also work with a lot of women that went through so much to get pregnant, and unfortunately, ones that have experienced losses. I'm sure those women would kill to gain weight and have big bellies!

I'm usually not so opinionated but this has been bugging me lately. Yes- our bodies change and yes- pregnancy can be tough and uncomfortable, but it is IMO, a miraculous and amazing thing that I think needs to be embraced!

I agree with this. My BF complained the whole time she was pregnant, to the point that I didn't want to be around her. I even yelled at her one day and said if you want me to have children with you shut your mouth. And she tried for a year to get pregnant... I still get annoyed because she asks me all the time about negative things.

Anyway my UO is the price of maternity cloths. I went to Kohls last night (thanks to however posted about the sale) and bought 3 t-shirts, 3 dresses, and capris for the spring. I somehow convince the guy that everything was 50% off and had a 20% coupon and still spent $130....get this my savings $191. I can't believe that would have cost me over $300.

I can agree with you on the cost of maternity clothes, I almost cried when I got my credit card bill this month!

sam19 · April 2012

Maternity winter coats are stupid and a waste of money.

People who act like pregnancy is super amazing and peachy rosy can kiss my ass. I also think they are lying.

YaMrWhite · April 2012

FutureMrsFezz:
Push presents are ridiculous.

Ditto.

mylittlesunshine · April 2012

I think it is silly how grandparents-to-be (and parents-to-be) get so worked up about what the child will call his/her grandparents. Now mind you I know in some regions they have names like Memaw (sp?), but come on whatever happened to just good ol 'Grandma and Grandpa'? Now I see entire articles about "grandparent names". Plus, even if they did come up with a name, there is no guarantee that the child will even call them that. DD tries to say "grandma" but it comes out silly sounding....but very cute

Gismo123 · April 2012

My UO is that I think people who complain about having to get a dtap in order to see LO and call me selfish, are actually the selfish ones themselves.

My baby, my decision, you can wait till he's old enough to get his own vaccine if you don't want to get it.

notfrancie · April 2012

The "Just Wait" club... Just Wait until she is born and you never sleep again! Just Wait until birth, it hurts so bad, you will be begging for an epidural! Just Wait until you have to BF in public! I for one do not need all these Negative Nancies up in my business. Someone put a link to a great article about this a few months ago and it was a wonderful read.

Also, I am sick and tired about the public's open commentary on my figure. Even if they think they are being nice or complimentary, such as "You are so much tinier than coworker X, you can tell her baby will be huge!" or less flattering, like the man at the gyro place asking me if I SWALLOWED A WATERMELON. Keep your comments to yourself, people! Manners!!!!

Sorry ladies, but I am a huge fan of push presents But then, I love presents (giving and receiving) of all kinds.

Also, the Old Navy maternity tanks and leggings have saved my fat a*s. They are cheap and you can put them under any kind of regular clothes or cheap maternity tunics/knits. I bought about $75 worth of these to cut back on laundry, a pair of jeans and a pair of black pants and it has saved my wallet! One splurge I could not live without though has been maternity underpants. At first I thought it was ridiculous... but then I caved... and I am never going back (pregnant or not

FutureNichols · April 2012

FutureMrsFezz:
Push presents are ridiculous.

What's a push present? Is it what I think it is? A gift given to the mom because she gave birth? Ummm okay

Mine is non-supportive DH's. I didn't create this baby alone, so don't leave me hanging now.

SweetHurricane · April 2012

I cannot stand Julia Roberts.

I also don't get why the coming home outfit is such a big deal. It's not a fashion show. In fact, no one's even going to see your kid other than you. LO will be strapped into a car seat and then come home and sleep a bunch. DD will be wearing a basic Carter's romper and that's it.

jen812 · April 2012

SweetHurricane:
I cannot stand Julia Roberts.

I also don't get why the coming home outfit is such a big deal. It's not a fashion show. In fact, no one's even going to see your kid other than you. LO will be strapped into a car seat and then come home and sleep a bunch. DD will be wearing a basic Carter's romper and that's it.

Why don't you like Julia Roberts?
I agree with the coming home outfits. They're more ridiculous than a push present.

jc0n15 · April 2012

SweetHurricane:

I cannot stand Julia Roberts.

I also don't get why the coming home outfit is such a big deal. It's not a fashion show. In fact, no one's even going to see your kid other than you. LO will be strapped into a car seat and then come home and sleep a bunch. DD will be wearing a basic Carter's romper and that's it.

Umm your DD is so cute!! I love the outfit

jamiah18 · April 2012

SweetHurricane:
I cannot stand Julia Roberts.

I also don't get why the coming home outfit is such a big deal. It's not a fashion show. In fact, no one's even going to see your kid other than you. LO will be strapped into a car seat and then come home and sleep a bunch. DD will be wearing a basic Carter's romper and that's it.

Ahhhhh! I love the new pic of dd...soooo cute:)

courtfsu · April 2012

FutureMrsFezz:
Push presents are ridiculous.

Um, yes! It's not the present that I have a problem with per se. It's the fact that women who get them tend to use them as a my DH is better than your DH kind of thing. And can I tell you how many times women I know that have gotten them, post a picture on facebook???? Really. Some women I know have posted their Gucci diaper bags, diamond earings, diamond pendant and their Coach purse and wallet.

My H is making huge sacrifices (as am I) so that I can stay home for a few years while our kids are young. We are both teachers, so this will be a huge stretch financially. Does that count as a push present? I don't think this makes my husband better than anyone else's, but I am sure greatful he is willing.

My UO: Octo-mom needs to go away. I don't care that she is on government assistance or that she posed for naughty pictures cause she needs money.

Winona Rider annoys the heck out of me. I don't know why.

RE: The Bengals cheerleader that had an affair with her student. I do not understand why 1) HS higher young men/women that are only a few years older than their students. 2) How any woman would consider this okay (Can you say Mary Kay Letourneau?) 3) The student isn't somehow called to account. I know he was under age, but what teenage boy would not hop (excuse the pun) on the chance? All around bad bad judgement.

Um, sorry. I guess I'm pretty opinionated today.

Oem617 · April 2012

SweetHurricane:

I cannot stand Julia Roberts.

I also don't get why the coming home outfit is such a big deal. It's not a fashion show. In fact, no one's even going to see your kid other than you. LO will be strapped into a car seat and then come home and sleep a bunch. DD will be wearing a basic Carter's romper and that's it.

I agree. There have been so many posts about it. I am thinking no one is really going to even see the baby.

PregNerd · April 2012

I don't plan on buying this baby any clothes before they are born. I know that we will get a tonn of clothes at my shower and the one side of DH's family buys stuff like that all the time. My SIL said she hasn't have to buy her two girls anything other than filler items - and my one niece is almost 6! Plus, I am really not sure about sizes and I would likely buy too much of the wrong size. So I'll let other people buy the clothes for us.

I find most of my doctor's appointments annoying. I don't really have any questions or concerns and I really hate getting on the scale. I don't weigh myself at home and hate how much seeing that number stresses me out.

FemShep · April 2012

I'm so tired of all the gift grabbiness. From the post on Baby Showers from the girl who wants to send out pregnancy announcements to get gifts (?!?!) to the "bring a book AND a gift" to the "let's have a diaper keg party!" crap, it boggles my mind. Having a child is NOT about getting a bunch of gifts. You should NOT be relying on other people to provide for your child. If your nose is out of joint because you're not having a shower and insist on "celebrating every baby", great, throw a party, but do not include registry info or ask your guests to bring diapers or be gift grabby. Sheesh.

Gismo123 · April 2012

FemShep:
I'm so tired of all the gift grabbiness. From the post on Baby Showers from the girl who wants to send out pregnancy announcements to get gifts (?!?!) to the "bring a book AND a gift" to the "let's have a diaper keg party!" crap, it boggles my mind. Having a child is NOT about getting a bunch of gifts. You should NOT be relying on other people to provide for your child. If your nose is out of joint because you're not having a shower and insist on "celebrating every baby", great, throw a party, but do not include registry info or ask your guests to bring diapers or be gift grabby. Sheesh.

Amen! Preach it sister!

allisonmarie22 · April 2012

ashcurious:
SweetHurricane:

I cannot stand Julia Roberts.

I also don't get why the coming home outfit is such a big deal. It's not a fashion show. In fact, no one's even going to see your kid other than you. LO will be strapped into a car seat and then come home and sleep a bunch. DD will be wearing a basic Carter's romper and that's it.

I agree. There have been so many posts about it. I am thinking no one is really going to even see the baby.

It's only a big deal to me because my DH is going to shop for their coming home outfits they day after they are born and I can't wait to see what he picks out for his children.

Also, we are asking the grandparents to get TDAP but no one else. I would feel like a totally insane person asking people who may come over for a 30 minute visit to go get a vaccine before holding my babies.

I also don't own any hand sanitizer and I don't plan to buy any. There's soap by the sink. Just wash your hands if you want to hold the baby and we'll call it a day.

GracieBlue · April 2012

SweetHurricane:
I cannot stand Julia Roberts.

I also don't get why the coming home outfit is such a big deal. It's not a fashion show. In fact, no one's even going to see your kid other than you. LO will be strapped into a car seat and then come home and sleep a bunch. DD will be wearing a basic Carter's romper and that's it.

I am a little bit in love with you right now - I can't stand horse face.

courtfsu · April 2012

I have another UO inspired by a thread on the 3rd tri board. I don't get women who lust after/get designer or crazy expensive diaper bags. Some of their responses were "Get it cause it will make you feel better/cute." If a diaper bag can actually make you feel cute after the labor process and dealing with all the post partum issues then sign me up! But in reality, I think it's silly to think that. If I indulge in something after LO is born to make me feel better it will be a day at the spa and a pitcher of sangria.

peacenluv2ya · April 2012

courtfsu:

FutureMrsFezz:
Push presents are ridiculous.

Um, yes! It's not the present that I have a problem with per se. It's the fact that women who get them tend to use them as a my DH is better than your DH kind of thing. And can I tell you how many times women I know that have gotten them, post a picture on facebook???? Really. Some women I know have posted their Gucci diaper bags, diamond earings, diamond pendant and their Coach purse and wallet.

My H is making huge sacrifices (as am I) so that I can stay home for a few years while our kids are young. We are both teachers, so this will be a huge stretch financially. Does that count as a push present? I don't think this makes my husband better than anyone else's, but I am sure greatful he is willing.

My UO: Octo-mom needs to go away. I don't care that she is on government assistance or that she posed for naughty pictures cause she needs money.

Winona Rider annoys the heck out of me. I don't know why.

RE: The Bengals cheerleader that had an affair with her student. I do not understand why 1) HS higher young men/women that are only a few years older than their students. 2) How any woman would consider this okay (Can you say Mary Kay Letourneau?) 3) The student isn't somehow called to account. I know he was under age, but what teenage boy would not hop (excuse the pun) on the chance? All around bad bad judgement.

Um, sorry. I guess I'm pretty opinionated today.

I was teaching High School seniors as a 21 year old. I had graduated with my degree in education and my school placed me with seniors. I was maybe 3/4 years older then some of these students and still perceived them as kids.

courtfsu · April 2012

peacenluv2ya:
courtfsu:

FutureMrsFezz:
Push presents are ridiculous.

Um, yes! It's not the present that I have a problem with per se. It's the fact that women who get them tend to use them as a my DH is better than your DH kind of thing. And can I tell you how many times women I know that have gotten them, post a picture on facebook???? Really. Some women I know have posted their Gucci diaper bags, diamond earings, diamond pendant and their Coach purse and wallet.

My H is making huge sacrifices (as am I) so that I can stay home for a few years while our kids are young. We are both teachers, so this will be a huge stretch financially. Does that count as a push present? I don't think this makes my husband better than anyone else's, but I am sure greatful he is willing.

My UO: Octo-mom needs to go away. I don't care that she is on government assistance or that she posed for naughty pictures cause she needs money.

Winona Rider annoys the heck out of me. I don't know why.

RE: The Bengals cheerleader that had an affair with her student. I do not understand why 1) HS higher young men/women that are only a few years older than their students. 2) How any woman would consider this okay (Can you say Mary Kay Letourneau?) 3) The student isn't somehow called to account. I know he was under age, but what teenage boy would not hop (excuse the pun) on the chance? All around bad bad judgement.

Um, sorry. I guess I'm pretty opinionated today.

I was teaching High School seniors as a 21 year old. I had graduated with my degree in education and my school placed me with seniors. I was maybe 3/4 years older then some of these students and still perceived them as kids.

And I am sure you were fantastic (honestly). It is a rare person who can teach this age (I teach middle school). IMHO and experience it is tough for the students to treat someone only a few years older as an authority figure. This may make me a total "age-ist." Sorry, just my UO Sad

peacenluv2ya · April 2012

courtfsu:
peacenluv2ya:
courtfsu:

FutureMrsFezz:
Push presents are ridiculous.

Um, yes! It's not the present that I have a problem with per se. It's the fact that women who get them tend to use them as a my DH is better than your DH kind of thing. And can I tell you how many times women I know that have gotten them, post a picture on facebook???? Really. Some women I know have posted their Gucci diaper bags, diamond earings, diamond pendant and their Coach purse and wallet.

My H is making huge sacrifices (as am I) so that I can stay home for a few years while our kids are young. We are both teachers, so this will be a huge stretch financially. Does that count as a push present? I don't think this makes my husband better than anyone else's, but I am sure greatful he is willing.

My UO: Octo-mom needs to go away. I don't care that she is on government assistance or that she posed for naughty pictures cause she needs money.

Winona Rider annoys the heck out of me. I don't know why.

RE: The Bengals cheerleader that had an affair with her student. I do not understand why 1) HS higher young men/women that are only a few years older than their students. 2) How any woman would consider this okay (Can you say Mary Kay Letourneau?) 3) The student isn't somehow called to account. I know he was under age, but what teenage boy would not hop (excuse the pun) on the chance? All around bad bad judgement.

Um, sorry. I guess I'm pretty opinionated today.

I was teaching High School seniors as a 21 year old. I had graduated with my degree in education and my school placed me with seniors. I was maybe 3/4 years older then some of these students and still perceived them as kids.

And I am sure you were fantastic (honestly). It is a rare person who can teach this age (I teach middle school). IMHO and experience it is tough for the students to treat someone only a few years older as an authority figure. This may make me a total "age-ist." Sorry, just my UO

If you do not have strong classroom management it could be tough but really thats the case for any teacher of any age. I agree with you in the fact that I had to work a bit harder to establish myself as an authority figure in their eyes but had no problem seeing them as kids.

topaz7777 · April 2012

I agree with the coming home outfits, mine will have something on that fits. What it is makes no difference to me.

I'm not getting newborn photographs, I'm sure whatever pictures I take at home will be sufficient.

I don't feel beautiful or glowing, nor am I enjoying this pregnancy. I get tired of people telling me to embrace it when all I can really embrace is the toilet that I'm vomiting in. Yes, I'm greatful that I'm finally pregnant after TTC and IF, but I sure wish it was a little easier. I'm happy I am pregnant, but I don't enjoy it at all.

Personhood laws that have been passing recently really tick me off.

zinkyn14 · April 2012

I can't stand Jennifer Aniston. She's so bland and boring for a celeb.. I've never liked anything she acted in. I hated Friends.

I hate showers. I don't like going to them or having one thrown for me. I don't like being the center of attention. Although, on the bright side there is cake.

claudiaudia · April 2012

1. Babymoons are ridiculous.

2. Babies giving their elder siblings a gift when they're born.

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