October 2011 Moms

UO Thursday!

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  • I automatically assume I'm more intelligent than you if you suck at parking. If you are too close to me I will bang your car unremorsefully when I put my kids in 
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  • LCassLCass member
    Every adult, regardless of sex, marital status or wealth, should be capable of grocery shopping and preparing a few simple meals.  Yes, this was inspired by that third tri post with the woman complaining about how her DH screwed everything up.  I'm always shocked when that kind of thing comes up on TB and so many women just say "At least he tried, not everyone can be good at everything."  It's not that these husbands CAN'T shop or cook, it's that they've never had to and the women in their lives let them get away with that.  And even if you can't cook well, you can find a few things that you can make for a meal.  My dad can't cook well, but he can bbq and throw together something to go on the side.  My aunt burns most things she cooks, but she has figured out enough to keep herself and her family fed.

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  • imageLCass:
    Every adult, regardless of sex, marital status or wealth, should be capable of grocery shopping and preparing a few simple meals.  Yes, this was inspired by that third tri post with the woman complaining about how her DH screwed everything up.  I'm always shocked when that kind of thing comes up on TB and so many women just say "At least he tried, not everyone can be good at everything."  It's not that these husbands CAN'T shop or cook, it's that they've never had to and the women in their lives let them get away with that.  And even if you can't cook well, you can find a few things that you can make for a meal.  My dad can't cook well, but he can bbq and throw together something to go on the side.  My aunt burns most things she cooks, but she has figured out enough to keep herself and her family fed.

    I think people were responding to how crazy the Op was. She can have sausage but not pizza? I don't think people meant it was ok he sucks at cooking, just that she needed to calm down. Maybe there are things he can cook but she refused to eat them. 

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    imagecantalopes24:

    imageLCass:
    Every adult, regardless of sex, marital status or wealth, should be capable of grocery shopping and preparing a few simple meals.  Yes, this was inspired by that third tri post with the woman complaining about how her DH screwed everything up.  I'm always shocked when that kind of thing comes up on TB and so many women just say "At least he tried, not everyone can be good at everything."  It's not that these husbands CAN'T shop or cook, it's that they've never had to and the women in their lives let them get away with that.  And even if you can't cook well, you can find a few things that you can make for a meal.  My dad can't cook well, but he can bbq and throw together something to go on the side.  My aunt burns most things she cooks, but she has figured out enough to keep herself and her family fed.

    I think people were responding to how crazy the Op was. She can have sausage but not pizza? I don't think people meant it was ok he sucks at cooking, just that she needed to calm down. Maybe there are things he can cook but she refused to eat them. 

    Not all them. There were several posters who thought that it was okay that he never did any of the cooking. I got the same vibe as LCass did and was really thankful that I married a man who will cook for me

    There were quite a few that said "At least he tried" or "It's the effort that counts" and one woman said that she's not good at everything so why should her husband have to be.  And it wasn't only that post.  I remember seeing this kind of discussion several times on here.  In fact, I think it prompted me to make a similar UO once before.  But yes, as that particular thread went on, it was clear that the OP was either MUD or a total diva.

    I also agree with crystal, when this kind of thread comes up I'm always so thankful for my DH, but I also know he shops and cooks because I wouldn't let him get away with NOT doing it and because I taught him.

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  • imagecrystalbaby:
    imagecantalopes24:

    imageLCass:
    Every adult, regardless of sex, marital status or wealth, should be capable of grocery shopping and preparing a few simple meals.  Yes, this was inspired by that third tri post with the woman complaining about how her DH screwed everything up.  I'm always shocked when that kind of thing comes up on TB and so many women just say "At least he tried, not everyone can be good at everything."  It's not that these husbands CAN'T shop or cook, it's that they've never had to and the women in their lives let them get away with that.  And even if you can't cook well, you can find a few things that you can make for a meal.  My dad can't cook well, but he can bbq and throw together something to go on the side.  My aunt burns most things she cooks, but she has figured out enough to keep herself and her family fed.

    I think people were responding to how crazy the Op was. She can have sausage but not pizza? I don't think people meant it was ok he sucks at cooking, just that she needed to calm down. Maybe there are things he can cook but she refused to eat them. 

    Not all them. There were several posters who thought that it was okay that he never did any of the cooking. I got the same vibe as LCass did and was really thankful that I married a man who will cook for me. 

    Based on the tone of the posts though I don't think it's the husbands lack of willingness keeping him out of the kitchen. If YH told you you sucked at something every time you attempted it I'm sure you'd stop trying.  

  • Inspired by the car seat thread... I hate Britax car seats. Sure, they are very safe seats I'm not denying that. But if you want to drop $300 on something just because "Britax is the best," then go right ahead. I'm happy with my very safe, very inexpensive Graco.
  • I hate when people say "I don't believe that _____ is bad because my kid did it and is smart/fine/not sick/insert anything good here."

    1. None of the studies surrounding these things that are labeled as "bad" for kids say that your kid is going to explode or turn into a bumbling idiot if you do them. But they do say there is a difference. So sure, your kid is still intelligent but who knows maybe they could have been a genius.

    2. Anecdotal evidence means sh*t. 

    Note: I am not saying I care if you chose to do things studies say not to do. I just think its weird when people completely ignore the results of a valid study because they don't see it play out in their life. 

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    imagecantalopes24:

    imageLCass:
    Every adult, regardless of sex, marital status or wealth, should be capable of grocery shopping and preparing a few simple meals.  Yes, this was inspired by that third tri post with the woman complaining about how her DH screwed everything up.  I'm always shocked when that kind of thing comes up on TB and so many women just say "At least he tried, not everyone can be good at everything."  It's not that these husbands CAN'T shop or cook, it's that they've never had to and the women in their lives let them get away with that.  And even if you can't cook well, you can find a few things that you can make for a meal.  My dad can't cook well, but he can bbq and throw together something to go on the side.  My aunt burns most things she cooks, but she has figured out enough to keep herself and her family fed.

    I think people were responding to how crazy the Op was. She can have sausage but not pizza? I don't think people meant it was ok he sucks at cooking, just that she needed to calm down. Maybe there are things he can cook but she refused to eat them. 

    Not all them. There were several posters who thought that it was okay that he never did any of the cooking. I got the same vibe as LCass did and was really thankful that I married a man who will cook for me. 

    I had the same thought as you guys.  I honestly believe there are many posters on this site that are 100% ok with the fact that their husbands don't know how to do basic life skills.  If they are happy they married idiots, good for them.  I thought the OP was extra pissed because she wasn't happy she married an idiot (who also happens to be lazy. . . lazy idiots are the worst).  Basic cooking is following directions.  If you have issues putting noodles in water, than I'm pretty sure your issues run deeper than cooking. 


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  • imageEloiseWeenieSkipperdee:
    imagecrystalbaby:
    imagecantalopes24:

    imageLCass:
    Every adult, regardless of sex, marital status or wealth, should be capable of grocery shopping and preparing a few simple meals.  Yes, this was inspired by that third tri post with the woman complaining about how her DH screwed everything up.  I'm always shocked when that kind of thing comes up on TB and so many women just say "At least he tried, not everyone can be good at everything."  It's not that these husbands CAN'T shop or cook, it's that they've never had to and the women in their lives let them get away with that.  And even if you can't cook well, you can find a few things that you can make for a meal.  My dad can't cook well, but he can bbq and throw together something to go on the side.  My aunt burns most things she cooks, but she has figured out enough to keep herself and her family fed.

    I think people were responding to how crazy the Op was. She can have sausage but not pizza? I don't think people meant it was ok he sucks at cooking, just that she needed to calm down. Maybe there are things he can cook but she refused to eat them. 

    Not all them. There were several posters who thought that it was okay that he never did any of the cooking. I got the same vibe as LCass did and was really thankful that I married a man who will cook for me. 

    I had the same thought as you guys.  I honestly believe there are many posters on this site that are 100% ok with the fact that their husbands don't know how to do basic life skills.  If they are happy they married idiots, good for them.  I thought the OP was extra pissed because she wasn't happy she married an idiot (who also happens to be lazy. . . lazy idiots are the worst).  Basic cooking is following directions.  If you have issues putting noodles in water, than I'm pretty sure your issues run deeper than cooking. 

    ITA. A lot of the woman were fine with their DH's not being able to cook. How do you expect him to survive with the kids without you of god forbid something happened to you? My DH can cook, and he can cook pretty well. Has he screwed up recipes? Absolutely, but who hasn't? Could he survive on his own? Yes! If you can't make pasta... There is just something not right there.
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    I don't understand why this Secret Service sex scandal is such a big deal (aside from the security implications). People have been using hookers forever. Why would people think that government employees would never take advantage of cheap services when overseas. I guarantee it happens all the time.

    I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of details we don't know about.

    The big issues, were that they were bringing them back to their rooms (that the govt paid for ) during the time that they were working (that the govt is paying them for), and in there rooms were the President's itineraries which could obviously put him in danger if the hookers abused that information.

    Your husband is military, so I'm sure you know lots of guys that have been to brothels on their way back from deployment (I have several friends that hit up the brothels in Spain coming back from the Iraq war- gross btw!).  If it's on your own time and your own dime it's one thing, but when "we" are essentially paying for it it's another. 


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  • imageEloiseWeenieSkipperdee:
    imageMackalien13:

    I don't understand why this Secret Service sex scandal is such a big deal (aside from the security implications). People have been using hookers forever. Why would people think that government employees would never take advantage of cheap services when overseas. I guarantee it happens all the time.

    I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of details we don't know about.

    The big issues, were that they were bringing them back to their rooms (that the govt paid for ) during the time that they were working (that the govt is paying them for), and in there rooms were the President's itineraries which could obviously put him in danger if the hookers abused that information.

    Your husband is military, so I'm sure you know lots of guys that have been to brothels on their way back from deployment (I have several friends that hit up the brothels in Spain coming back from the Iraq war- gross btw!).  If it's on your own time and your own dime it's one thing, but when "we" are essentially paying for it it's another. 

    Plus, I think they got aggressive with the lady when she wanted her  money. IF you are going to use a prostitute at least treat her nicely! 

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  • imageMackalien13:
    imageEloiseWeenieSkipperdee:
    imageMackalien13:

    I don't understand why this Secret Service sex scandal is such a big deal (aside from the security implications). People have been using hookers forever. Why would people think that government employees would never take advantage of cheap services when overseas. I guarantee it happens all the time.

    I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of details we don't know about.

    The big issues, were that they were bringing them back to their rooms (that the govt paid for ) during the time that they were working (that the govt is paying them for), and in there rooms were the President's itineraries which could obviously put him in danger if the hookers abused that information.

    Your husband is military, so I'm sure you know lots of guys that have been to brothels on their way back from deployment (I have several friends that hit up the brothels in Spain coming back from the Iraq war- gross btw!).  If it's on your own time and your own dime it's one thing, but when "we" are essentially paying for it it's another. 

    I totally agree with all of this. I completely understand why people are mad about it. I am specifically referring to the sex part of it. Also, I guess because I have heard of it happening so many times, it does not shock me.

    I wonder if those not closely associated with the military realize how often "government employees" use hookers.  I am curious if this scandal will trickle down to the military, preventing the guys from hitting up brothels on their way home from war.  I hate the ideas of brothels anyway, and knowing that many of them are filled with sex slaves makes me really upset.  


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  • I am in no hurry to move Claire to a convertible carseat. What would I do without car naps that I can easily transfer inside? I dread the day we have to switch. My kid will be in her infant seat for a long while.
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  • I will probably get flamed, but I have my bgp's on. I don't think pictures of babies falling asleep in exersaucers, training toilets or high chairs is cute. (Chunstad this is not directed at you, just in general).
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  • imagealison2379:
    I am in no hurry to move Claire to a convertible carseat. What would I do without car naps that I can easily transfer inside? I dread the day we have to switch. My kid will be in her infant seat for a long while.

    this is what I miss most about her infant seat... but she was too tall for it, so we had to move her


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  • imagehunnybunny614:
    I will probably get flamed, but I have my bgp's on. I don't think pictures of babies falling asleep in exersaucers, training toilets or high chairs is cute. (Chunstad this is not directed at you, just in general).

    Oneday, I said to my H, why is our kid so hard to put to sleep? Look. At all these kids falling asleepwhile playing. Then he pointed out that those poor kids would probably rather be in bed 

  • imageMackalien13:
    imageEloiseWeenieSkipperdee:
    imageMackalien13:
    imageEloiseWeenieSkipperdee:
    imageMackalien13:

    I don't understand why this Secret Service sex scandal is such a big deal (aside from the security implications). People have been using hookers forever. Why would people think that government employees would never take advantage of cheap services when overseas. I guarantee it happens all the time.

    I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of details we don't know about.

    The big issues, were that they were bringing them back to their rooms (that the govt paid for ) during the time that they were working (that the govt is paying them for), and in there rooms were the President's itineraries which could obviously put him in danger if the hookers abused that information.

    Your husband is military, so I'm sure you know lots of guys that have been to brothels on their way back from deployment (I have several friends that hit up the brothels in Spain coming back from the Iraq war- gross btw!).  If it's on your own time and your own dime it's one thing, but when "we" are essentially paying for it it's another. 

    I totally agree with all of this. I completely understand why people are mad about it. I am specifically referring to the sex part of it. Also, I guess because I have heard of it happening so many times, it does not shock me.

    I wonder if those not closely associated with the military realize how often "government employees" use hookers.  I am curious if this scandal will trickle down to the military, preventing the guys from hitting up brothels on their way home from war.  I hate the ideas of brothels anyway, and knowing that many of them are filled with sex slaves makes me really upset.  

    Well, the story did say that DoD employees involved. Oh, hey apparently, the Secret Service was partying with strippers in El Salvador. So yes, I think this is going to trickle down. 

    I find it ironic in many ways.  Marines aren't even allowed to wear their uniforms out in town (they are much more rigid than other branches).  Yet, Marines are some of the guys that are involved in this scandal.  It's amazing that sometimes they just don't connect the dots. . . (FYI, I do have Marine love- my husband was one- but there are always a few idiots in every group). 


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  • I hate Victoria's Secret.  I think they are so over priced for the quality. 

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    I hate Victoria's Secret.  I think they are so over priced for the quality. 

    ditto! I'm a jockey girl!! The bigger the better!! 


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  • imagealison2379:
    I am in no hurry to move Claire to a convertible carseat. What would I do without car naps that I can easily transfer inside? I dread the day we have to switch. My kid will be in her infant seat for a long while.
    I wish I could leave him in his infant seat, but lugging him in there and my toddler around its just too much. Plus, he rarely stays asleep in it anyway so there's no point. But my DS is 2 days shy of 7 months so he's a bit older than most here..
  • imagecantalopes24:
    I automatically assume I'm more intelligent than you if you suck at parking. If you are too close to me I will bang your car unremorsefully when I put my kids in 

    No joke. I live in the city and don't have my own parking space. If I couldn't parallel park, I'd be SOL. Regular spots are so easy. I don't get why people can't make them work.

  • imagealison2379:
    I am in no hurry to move Claire to a convertible carseat. What would I do without car naps that I can easily transfer inside? I dread the day we have to switch. My kid will be in her infant seat for a long while.

    I agree-Carson no longer fit comfortably in his infant seat, and I miss those days.  He usually falls asleep within 5 minutes of going back home.  I've already spend some time in the garage sitting in the car with him until he wakes up.  I tried once to transfer him from the seat into his crib.  One word. FAIL.

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  • imagehunnybunny614:
    I will probably get flamed, but I have my bgp's on. I don't think pictures of babies falling asleep in exersaucers, training toilets or high chairs is cute. (Chunstad this is not directed at you, just in general).

    Thanks for the disclaimer Big Smile  I actually felt really bad for this, but the Turkey didn't want to nap in his crib.  Also, after he woke up I tried to snuggle with him to see if he'd nap on me, and he didn't want to do that either.

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  • I don't want C to wear a baptism gown.  I don't even want him to wear a baptism outfit, I wish that he could just wear his normal clothes.  I've searched and searched, and the only thing that I could find that isn't completely heinous is for around $40.  For a white outfit that he'll a) wear once b) probably poop up the back on
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    I don't want C to wear a baptism gown.  I don't even want him to wear a baptism outfit, I wish that he could just wear his normal clothes.  I've searched and searched, and the only thing that I could find that isn't completely heinous is for around $40.  For a white outfit that he'll a) wear once b) probably poop up the back on

    This happened to my friend and he pooped on it before the church so he wore a cute non white outfit to the baptism. Nobody knew. She told me, but I had no problem with the replacement outfit.  

  • imageLCass:
    Every adult, regardless of sex, marital status or wealth, should be capable of grocery shopping and preparing a few simple meals.  Yes, this was inspired by that third tri post with the woman complaining about how her DH screwed everything up.  I'm always shocked when that kind of thing comes up on TB and so many women just say "At least he tried, not everyone can be good at everything."  It's not that these husbands CAN'T shop or cook, it's that they've never had to and the women in their lives let them get away with that.  And even if you can't cook well, you can find a few things that you can make for a meal.  My dad can't cook well, but he can bbq and throw together something to go on the side.  My aunt burns most things she cooks, but she has figured out enough to keep herself and her family fed.

    I think everyone can do these things, they just pretend to be horrible a the things they don't want to do.  I do it all of the time.  Could I cook a steak? I'm sure I could figure it out but I'd rather have dh do it.

    Men went to th grocery store before they got married, they clearly didn't starve or not wipe their asses. 

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  • I'm too lazy to quote but I completely agree with the posters who thought those third trimester posters completely excused OP's husband's cooking skills. I was completely appalled by that attitude. My husband and I share equally in cooking when I'm not on mat leave.
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    imagealison2379:
    I am in no hurry to move Claire to a convertible carseat. What would I do without car naps that I can easily transfer inside? I dread the day we have to switch. My kid will be in her infant seat for a long while.
    I wish I could leave him in his infant seat, but lugging him in there and my toddler around its just too much. Plus, he rarely stays asleep in it anyway so there's no point. But my DS is 2 days shy of 7 months so he's a bit older than most here..

    Li is 7 months on Wednesday and I have no plans to switch seats any time soon. 

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  • imageMackalien13:
    I have another one. I hate it when people say "this isn't a flame" or "this isn't a judgement" and then go on to flame or be judgmental. It's exactly like when people start with "no offense." Just because you say it, doesn't take away the judgement in the statement. If you are going to say something judgmental or offensive, fine. Just own it.

    Agreed. 

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  • imageMackalien13:
    I have another one. I hate it when people say "this isn't a flame" or "this isn't a judgement" and then go on to flame or be judgmental. It's exactly like when people start with "no offense." Just because you say it, doesn't take away the judgement in the statement. If you are going to say something judgmental or offensive, fine. Just own it.

    The minute someone says that it means I'm going to be a judgemental bush otherwise there is no reason to say it.   

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    imagekagl08:
    imagealison2379:
    I am in no hurry to move Claire to a convertible carseat. What would I do without car naps that I can easily transfer inside? I dread the day we have to switch. My kid will be in her infant seat for a long while.
    I wish I could leave him in his infant seat, but lugging him in there and my toddler around its just too much. Plus, he rarely stays asleep in it anyway so there's no point. But my DS is 2 days shy of 7 months so he's a bit older than most here..

    Li is 7 months on Wednesday and I have no plans to switch seats any time soon. 

    We are switching this weekend, but mostly because G plus the seat are too heavy for me to comfortably carry. He rarely falls asleep in the seat anyway! 

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  • imageChunstad:
    I don't want C to wear a baptism gown.  I don't even want him to wear a baptism outfit, I wish that he could just wear his normal clothes.  I've searched and searched, and the only thing that I could find that isn't completely heinous is for around $40.  For a white outfit that he'll a) wear once b) probably poop up the back on

    My church says it doesn't need to be a specific outfit as long as it is white. She said they could just wear a white onesie. 

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  • imagecantalopes24:
    I automatically assume I'm more intelligent than you if you suck at parking. If you are too close to me I will bang your car unremorsefully when I put my kids in 

    We live in the same state right? LOL

    I do three things depending on my mood and parking spots. 

    If I am in a good mood and its not busy I will just reverse and find a spot next to someone who has a brain. 

    If its busy and no spots are open or if I am not in the best spirit I will park next to them and leave a friendly note in regards to it being their own fault if they one day walk out to a scratched up car, learn to park.  

    If I am in a bad mood then I will go out of my way to park just like them and get as close as possible to their driver seat door, then leave a nice note asking them how they like it?


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    imageMackalien13:
    I have another one. I hate it when people say "this isn't a flame" or "this isn't a judgement" and then go on to flame or be judgmental. It's exactly like when people start with "no offense." Just because you say it, doesn't take away the judgement in the statement. If you are going to say something judgmental or offensive, fine. Just own it.

    The minute someone says that it means I'm going to be a judgemental bush otherwise there is no reason to say it.   

    Indeed. (I am not just following you around quoting you this morning! I promise) 

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    imageLiz4444:

    imagekagl08:
    imagealison2379:
    I am in no hurry to move Claire to a convertible carseat. What would I do without car naps that I can easily transfer inside? I dread the day we have to switch. My kid will be in her infant seat for a long while.
    I wish I could leave him in his infant seat, but lugging him in there and my toddler around its just too much. Plus, he rarely stays asleep in it anyway so there's no point. But my DS is 2 days shy of 7 months so he's a bit older than most here..

    Li is 7 months on Wednesday and I have no plans to switch seats any time soon. 

    We are switching this weekend, but mostly because G plus the seat are too heavy for me to comfortably carry. He rarely falls asleep in the seat anyway! 

    All of this. He doesn't sleep in it anyway and he's getting awfully heavy. Lugging him and my DD around is too much. I'm ready for the infant seat to be gone...
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  • I like to think I am not judgemental but I can't help myself when it comes to my friend who had a baby boy a month ago.  I know it's terrible and I know I have to stop!  We work literally 4 feet from each other and I know we are going to be talking about our babies a ton when she gets back from leave. Everytime I go to her house I'm just thinking that poor child.  But who am I to judge!?  She's Babywise all the way (from the first day home from the hospital) and I am not.  She doesn't rock him, let's him cry, only lets him eat when it is "time" to eat (even during his 3 week growth spurt), and preaches all day about how much easier and better formula is.  This is not meant to be a formula diss at all, I truly think you just need to do what's right for your family but she's so over the top about it that I kind of think she's just justifying it to herself because she simply didn't want to breastfeed. 

    In the end I'm sure we'll both have totally healthy well adjusted kids and I have to get over myself.  I know she is just doing what works for her but for some reason her whole approach rubs me the wrong way.  I want to vent to my husband but he hates when I am judgey so here I am venting to you ladies.  And Mack... I am fully admitting that I am judgemental about her.  I don't feel like I judge anyone else as much as her which is really screwed up. 

    So I guess what I am saying is that I think it's effed up to Babywise your brand new baby. 

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    I like to think I am not judgemental but I can't help myself when it comes to my friend who had a baby boy a month ago.  I know it's terrible and I know I have to stop!  We work literally 4 feet from each other and I know we are going to be talking about our babies a ton when she gets back from leave. Everytime I go to her house I'm just thinking that poor child.  But who am I to judge!?  She's Babywise all the way (from the first day home from the hospital) and I am not.  She doesn't rock him, let's him cry, only lets him eat when it is "time" to eat (even during his 3 week growth spurt), and preaches all day about how much easier and better formula is.  This is not meant to be a formula diss at all, I truly think you just need to do what's right for your family but she's so over the top about it that I kind of think she's just justifying it to herself because she simply didn't want to breastfeed. 


    So I guess what I am saying is that I think it's effed up to Babywise your brand new baby. 

    Umm, this is not Babywise.  

    ETA: It's your choice if you want to judge your friend, but Babywise doesn't encourage any of those practices that you mentioned.  It's been 4 years since I've read it, but I doubt there has been a revision where the entire premise of the book has changed.  Your friend may have read the book, but she is certainly not following it.


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    ditto! I'm a jockey girl!! The bigger the better!! 

    I also agree with this. I think their bras fall apart after being washed. I am not going to hand wash them either. I put all my other cheaper bras in the wash and they last longer. I also will not pay extra money for sweat pants that say PINK on the a$$.

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    I don't want C to wear a baptism gown.  I don't even want him to wear a baptism outfit, I wish that he could just wear his normal clothes.  I've searched and searched, and the only thing that I could find that isn't completely heinous is for around $40.  For a white outfit that he'll a) wear once b) probably poop up the back on

    My church says it doesn't need to be a specific outfit as long as it is white. She said they could just wear a white onesie. 

    True, my church says the same.  However, I want something a bit nicer-I want one of those creeper outfits, but white.  Also, I don't think the white onsie will fly with DH.  However, he doesn't want to spend the $ either, so we may have to just roll with the onsie.

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