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namara5532 · July 2012

Let's hear those unpopular opinions.

namara5532 · July 2012

My UO is I like a good political debate. Growing up, me and my family actually liked to argue things. As an adult, I see healthy debate as a way to flesh out the pros and cons of both sides of an issue. My facebook friends know if they post something political that there's a chance I'll jump in the discussion. Although it's more polite to not discuss politics, I love the chance to get to learn why someone think differently than I do.

michaelaskedlauren · July 2012

I think it is ridiculous when people who use mass transit get pissed when there is a delay. Yeah, its annoying, but complaining about it isnt going to change anything and a crapload of other people are in your same situation. Simmer down and use the extra time to read your book....are you really THAT important that your office will shut down?!

kmm2150 · July 2012

HilarityEnsued:

My UO is where the eff is everyone on this board? When we were pregnant, there were some regular posters and at least a few posts a day. I sometimes lurk on Dec 2011 and Feb 2012 boards and there is so much going on...

So I guess thus far I haven't actually stated an opinion... my UO (or possibly Popular Opinion) is that this board needs to pick up!

I know for me, now that DD is here, I tend to lurk/post on the 3-6, 6-9 month boards to kind of see what lies ahead with older babies. Of course, there are plenty of mommies on here with older kids that could offer the same info, I suppose. I've just recently started looking back over here, I feel like there's such a huge difference between a 6 month old and an 8 month old, it's nice to hear what's happening with all the other January LOs.

kmm2150 · July 2012

My UO: I don't get all the people who don't spend a night away from their baby till the kid is 12. DD has spent the night with my parents numerous times already and it is saving my marriage and my sanity! Yes, she's EBF for the most part, but if I haven't pumped enough and she gets a bottle of formula while she's there that is NBD in my opinion. No, she doesn't STTN and I usually nurse her back to sleep, by my mom is perfectly capable of giving her a bottle at 2am- she might fuss a little more than with nursing, but she does fine.

It hasn't affected her sleep habits or anything from what I can tell, and she does great with them! I also think it's good for that to be a regular thing so that hopefully she's used to it when we get to the separation anxiety stage.

I guess part of this is that I'm already used to someone else (a "stranger") having her at daycare all day, so being with my mom and dad for a night doesn't really bother me.

michaelaskedlauren · July 2012

Thought of a few more:

1) Pumpkin seeds = yum. Pumpkin food (drinks, pie, etc) = yuck.

2) Heels are the devil. I stopped wearing them late in my pregnancy when I got too big and didnt really wear them on maternity leave. Now that Im back at work, I hate having to wear them which is sad because I have way too many cute heels to not want to wear.

wychets · July 2012

HilarityEnsued:

My UO is where the eff is everyone on this board? When we were pregnant, there were some regular posters and at least a few posts a day. I sometimes lurk on Dec 2011 and Feb 2012 boards and there is so much going on...

So I guess thus far I haven't actually stated an opinion... my UO (or possibly Popular Opinion) is that this board needs to pick up!

LOL I do this also. Your right they post a lot over there. I don't know what happened, everyone must be really busy with their LO's. I only bump at work because I never have time at home.

Huahine · July 2012

I think sleep training with the goal of making a child under the age of one STTN is a waste of time that is based on unreasonable expectations for parents and babies and results in a lot of frustration all around. It is perfectly reasonable and natural for a growing baby to need to eat during the night. But there is money in marketing devices and books to sleep deprived parents; so, market forces continue to weave this myth that all babies should sleep through the night on their own.

namara5532 · July 2012

Huahine:
I think sleep training with the goal of making a child under the age of one STTN is a waste of time that is based on unreasonable expectations for parents and babies and results in a lot of frustration all around. It is perfectly reasonable and natural for a growing baby to need to eat during the night. But there is money in marketing devices and books to sleep deprived parents; so, market forces continue to weave this myth that all babies should sleep through the night on their own.

Agreed. As much as I'd love for DS to STTN, I know he still needs the night feedings for now. There are also so many changes in the first year that disrupts previous sleep routines that I think it's normal to have to constantly be changing how and when LO sleeps. Hell, my sleep routine is ever changing even as an adult! Some nights I'm out by 9:30, others I'm wide awake until 11. And we expect a baby to be consistant?

Huahine · July 2012

namara5532:
Huahine:
I think sleep training with the goal of making a child under the age of one STTN is a waste of time that is based on unreasonable expectations for parents and babies and results in a lot of frustration all around. It is perfectly reasonable and natural for a growing baby to need to eat during the night. But there is money in marketing devices and books to sleep deprived parents; so, market forces continue to weave this myth that all babies should sleep through the night on their own.
Agreed. As much as I'd love for DS to STTN, I know he still needs the night feedings for now. There are also so many changes in the first year that disrupts previous sleep routines that I think it's normal to have to constantly be changing how and when LO sleeps. Hell, my sleep routine is ever changing even as an adult! Some nights I'm out by 9:30, others I'm wide awake until 11. And we expect a baby to be consistant?

exactly.

jodywelsh · July 2012

wychets:
HilarityEnsued:

My UO is where the eff is everyone on this board? When we were pregnant, there were some regular posters and at least a few posts a day. I sometimes lurk on Dec 2011 and Feb 2012 boards and there is so much going on...

So I guess thus far I haven't actually stated an opinion... my UO (or possibly Popular Opinion) is that this board needs to pick up!

LOL I do this also. Your right they post a lot over there. I don't know what happened, everyone must be really busy with their LO's. I only bump at work because I never have time at home.

Me too! Of course DS is a Jan 31 baby so sometimes I feel like he is way behind the other January babies and I look at the Febs to remind myself he isn't behind some are just a month older!

My UO: Sometimes I wish DS had stranger anxiety because he is happy with almost everyone and I want him to "need" his mommy. This especially happens with the in-laws. I will probably retract this when it actually happens and I can't even use the bathroom without him!

PsyDr04 · July 2012

namara5532:
Huahine:
I think sleep training with the goal of making a child under the age of one STTN is a waste of time that is based on unreasonable expectations for parents and babies and results in a lot of frustration all around. It is perfectly reasonable and natural for a growing baby to need to eat during the night. But there is money in marketing devices and books to sleep deprived parents; so, market forces continue to weave this myth that all babies should sleep through the night on their own.
Agreed. As much as I'd love for DS to STTN, I know he still needs the night feedings for now. There are also so many changes in the first year that disrupts previous sleep routines that I think it's normal to have to constantly be changing how and when LO sleeps. Hell, my sleep routine is ever changing even as an adult! Some nights I'm out by 9:30, others I'm wide awake until 11. And we expect a baby to be consistant?

Excellent points from both of you. Makes me feel better since DS doesn't STTN yet and still gets a feeding every night.

My UO is that I hate movie sequels. And I really hate it when a movie has 3,4,5 sequels. I mean, really? Get some creativity already and come up with something new.

SmittyPants · July 2012

lilnightmusic:
I think sleep training and scheduling babies is ridiculous. Let babies be babies ffs! They'll only be this little once, so why stress on trying to fit them into your lifestyle? You knew you were going to have a baby- embrace the changes!

I think trying to force a schedule on your baby just creates frustration all around. However, I do think babies create their own schedule that should generally be followed.

For instance, I know DD will need a nap after about two, two and a half hours of awake time so if I try to go grocery shopping with her after she's been awake for two hours, I can expect a meltdown at the checkout. Likewise, if I try to get her to nap after an hour of awake time, it never works.

Also, I try to do the same things with her at around the same time each day. We'll do a long morning walk, then a nap, lunch, and then errands or a trip to the park, another nap, playtime, then bath and bed. Basically, it creates a structure and routine to the day that not only helps me, but makes her feel secure. I think that's generally what people are referring to when they talk about schedules.

aboynamedbarry · July 2012

SmittyPants:
lilnightmusic:
I think sleep training and scheduling babies is ridiculous. Let babies be babies ffs! They'll only be this little once, so why stress on trying to fit them into your lifestyle? You knew you were going to have a baby- embrace the changes!
I think trying to force a schedule on your baby just creates frustration all around. However, I do think babies create their own schedule that should generally be followed.
For instance, I know DD will need a nap after about two, two and a half hours of awake time so if I try to go grocery shopping with her after she's been awake for two hours, I can expect a meltdown at the checkout. Likewise, if I try to get her to nap after an hour of awake time, it never works.
Also, I try to do the same things with her at around the same time each day. We'll do a long morning walk, then a nap, lunch, and then errands or a trip to the park, another nap, playtime, then bath and bed. Basically, it creates a structure and routine to the day that not only helps me, but makes her feel secure. I think that's generally what people are referring to when they talk about schedules.

this exactly

aboynamedbarry · July 2012

HilarityEnsued:
My UO is where the eff is everyone on this board? When we were pregnant, there were some regular posters and at least a few posts a day. I sometimes lurk on Dec 2011 and Feb 2012 boards and there is so much going on...

So I guess thus far I haven't actually stated an opinion... my UO (or possibly Popular Opinion) is that this board needs to pick up!

I am kinda new here but i've been wondering if it's always this quiet... I used to be a part of another community like this and could hardly keep up, whereas here a few hours go by and nothing's changed! btw, even still i've been enjoying it here, you all are really friendly and I've gotten some good advice

Sascha3 · July 2012

I don't think I am capable of enforcing a schedule. I have never had a schedule for myself. Sometimes I eat 2 meals, sometimes I eat 8. Sometimes I sleep at 11, sometimes at 4am. Life is easier to me to go with the flow. That being said I do try not to take the baby out after 9 since she usually goes down before 10. But sometimes half off steak at the local pub drags us out at 10 for dinner:)

I am also a fan of plenty of date nights and nights out. We try for a date night at least every 2-3 weeks, and we did leave her overnight once here in town, and once when we went to LA for my birthday for 2 nights. And I left her one night for a girls night in LA. I am lucky to have my 24 year old daughter back home, so I have a built in babysitter:) We have also taken a couple weekend trips with the baby and she was wonderful. We are taking her to Laguna Monday and I can't wait for her to see the beach again...she loved it the first time!

My UO is I don't care how long it takes for my baby to crawl, or that she hates rolling over even thoughh she can do it...I like having her in one spot! We did have a milestone last night...she clapped!!!

raefre · July 2012

lilnightmusic:
I think sleep training and scheduling babies is ridiculous. Let babies be babies ffs! They'll only be this little once, so why stress on trying to fit them into your lifestyle? You knew you were going to have a baby- embrace the changes!

What do you mean by scheduling? In my mind, scheduling = routines and I've been under the impression that routines are helpful.

jodywelsh · July 2012

aboynamedbarry:
HilarityEnsued:

My UO is where the eff is everyone on this board? When we were pregnant, there were some regular posters and at least a few posts a day. I sometimes lurk on Dec 2011 and Feb 2012 boards and there is so much going on...

So I guess thus far I haven't actually stated an opinion... my UO (or possibly Popular Opinion) is that this board needs to pick up!

I am kinda new here but i've been wondering if it's always this quiet... I used to be a part of another community like this and could hardly keep up, whereas here a few hours go by and nothing's changed! btw, even still i've been enjoying it here, you all are really friendly and I've gotten some good advice

It is pretty quiet. My understanding is that a lot of people went to a facebook group but at least it is a generally nice group!

talitha712 · July 2012

HilarityEnsued:
My UO is where the eff is everyone on this board? When we were pregnant, there were some regular posters and at least a few posts a day. I sometimes lurk on Dec 2011 and Feb 2012 boards and there is so much going on...

So I guess thus far I haven't actually stated an opinion... my UO (or possibly Popular Opinion) is that this board needs to pick up!

I'm busy with DD and the remodeling we have going on at our house, plus working full time during the school year. I check in every few days but don't really have time for more than that. I'd like to be here more often though and maybe once things settle down at home I can be

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