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January 2012 Moms
namara5532
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namara5532
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My UO is I like how this board is usually quiet. It was one of its redeeming qualities back when we were pregnant, and everyone liked it. I know where to lurk if I want drama, but I had always liked that this board had mostly stuff relevant to our current baby status. I also liked the slowness because it's easier to catch up on posts here than the 6-9 month board. It isn't quite the same now that we have a thread exploding every couple weeks, but I still enjoy that it has less going on than the other boards I frequent.
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My UO is that some posters here assume that we all look at all other boards and/or are supposed to know what was discussed when and when it's time to let go of it because some of us here don't want to hear about it... January 2012 moms is the only place I go to and follow because like you said namara, I like it here as there is no drama. Well until the last week or so and I feel like it's my fault and that is the last thing I wanted to do.... I like sticking with one board and just talk about things. I like to get familiar with people/posters and feel like it's nice to talk to someone you kind of "know"... Yes we are moms and this is a board for moms and the main topic will always be babies, but IMHO moms do more than that and when I post something not relating to babies, or whatever, I feel like maybe we could use a break and just talk about other things that maybe we don't even get to talk about. IRL all I hear about is people asking me about my baby. Which is wonderful but at the same time I feel like "hey I exist too and I do other things than "just" being a mom.... So I just thought that maybe some of moms here feel the same way. We are all going through very similar things as we all have babies same age.... Plus some posters here are new and maybe they haven't talked about some of the things others here have who have been on the board from the beginning.... I still like it here and I still like the moms here!!!!
My UO is that I hate baby talk.
Does wittle baby want her bottle wattle? Is she getting sweepy? Does wittle baby want to sweepy weepy? Does baby waby want to way her wittle head down for night night?
My mother does this at times. It's like nails on a chalkboard.
I was around from the beginning too. Even before the first FB exodus, this board was generally a pleasant place to be. I still check here first before lurking elsewhere.
Another UO is I think professional photographs are a waste of money. I've gotten better pictures from just taking a bunch of pictures and sifting through them for some great shots. Candid shots are more genuine than posed smiles. The only benefit from posed shots is getting everyone in the same picture, but they aren't as good as what I can get from candid shots.
I was also here from BFP on, and it did use to be a pretty busy board.
The only way FB is a bad idea is if you don't have your security settings high enough or you friend people from the group. I have done neither so I'm confident I'm safe.
OMG this 1000%!! MIL does it too and I specifically said we don't want that...
I agree! But I do kind of regret not getting more "pretty" newborn shots of DD - we didn't do any professional pics, and most of what we took are of people holding her; I wish we'd at least made a few of our own attempts at putting her on a blanket and trying to get some good lighting or something.
My UO: it is not an imposition, or rude, or pushy, for family to offer to help with things/the baby, or even to help with some things (that obviously need doing, like bringing dumpsters up from the corner after trash day) without asking first. My ILs are really standoffish about stuff like this (and DH is standoffish about asking for help with anything), whereas my parents are really comfortable offering to help with the baby, or with a yardwork task, or whatever needs doing whenever they happen to come to our house, and I'm comfortable asking for their help if I'm swamped (and comfortable telling them to buzz off if we don't need their help!). It kinda stinks because my parents end up seeing DD and babysitting a lot more than DH's, just because they are always making themselves available and offering.
I think the Crocs brand is ridiculous. While I appreciate that they have come out with 'cuter' shoes, I still refuse to pay $60 for rubber.
I think Cream of Wheat is gross and I will not feed it to DS.
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LOL I felt like a total idiot reading this, although I am totally guilty of it
Ikea rocks. Getting their new catalog in the mail was the highlight of my week.
I like Ikea's clean, modern design aesthetic. Some of the stuff is terrific quality. And other items, like children's furniture, are meant to be more temporary.
I have an obsession with watching design shows and picking out the Ikea items that the designers are using. And I love that we have one close by and that I have an affordable option for decorating my home. I get a sick pleasure from having people assume that something in my home is a designer or custom piece when it is really an Ikea item that I've hacked.
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I'm up for that. I enjoy commenting on drama more than participating in it.
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Agree!
me too. I work in an ER and you would be surprised how often I see this. nasty!
This! I only visit this board and like talking with women I "know" and have babies the same age. I don't want to go post on the bf board for a question about bf. I also hate being told what is acceptable or ok to post about and what is considered lame or boring. No one is forcing you to be here so if you hate the dynamics of the board then go (quietly) somewhere else. Or how about starting a post you want to talk about instead just criticizing others who are making an effort to get conversations going.
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
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I hate when I tell someone about a decision I've made and then they go and tell me how they would handle it in a more bold or aggressive way. Example:
Me-So out in public the other day someone touched the baby's feet. I didn't feel like it was a big deal so I didn't say anything.
Other person-Well if that were me, I would have told them to keep their stinkin' hands off my baby.
How the hell is that supposed to make me feel?? It is a passive aggressive way to put someone else down. It annoys me when people say they are so outspoken, or the "type of person" who doesn't keep things in. Well, 99.9% of people don't like confrontation and don't go seeking it. And chances are this includes those who perceive themselves as outspoken.
My other uo is when people start sentences with "I'm the type of person who..." Annoying.
Haha, Also guilty of this! On top of the baby talk, I'm also very "animated" when I'm talking to babies and kids, so much that yesterday I stuck my hand in the ceiling fan...
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I never did like the idea of a Facebook group...
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My UO is that I'm sick of pumping. DS doesn't want to breastfeed anymore which is fine. We supplement with formula but I pump and he still gets at least one bottle of BM a day (don't get much more than that when I pump). I told DH today that I was sick of pumping and he said, "that's what mommies do". Yes, well, this mommy thinks it's a PITA. But I keep doing it...for now.
Also, I agree with PP about the crocs. Hate them. I also hate TOMS and ballet flats. I think they are all ugly. I refuse to pay money and wear something just because it's in vogue if I think it's ugly. You also won't see me spending a crapload of money on a purse. It's a purse for crying out loud, not a car.
My UO: I was at home with DD for six months and now I'm back to work (first week). I am sooo happy to be back (stay at home was not for me) but I think it's ridiculous when SAHM's say that there "job" is harder. Are you freaking kidding me? I didn't have to dress up at home, I didn't have to really even USE my brain or meet deadlines or pull programs together or make sure I was always on my game at home. I had to make sure DD was safe, happy, cared for and entertained which was fun! Yes, IT WAS HARD WORK TOO and sometimes she made me crazy by the end of the day. It sucks not really being able to get anything done except when she was sleeping. But COME ON, between the running off to pump 2x at work and having women in my spot so I can't and the stress of the job itself and then the feelings of guilt about not being home and not being able to do all the artsy fartsy things my SAHM friends can do.... Plus, this one I know was talking on fb today about how since her kids were sleeping she was going to take a nap. I wanted to flucking kill her.
Going to get flamed for this but I just don't care. I can say I've done both and working outside the home is MUCH HARDER. Emotionally, physically, mentally, etc....
Just like any other "job", it's as easy or as hard as you make it. You have just one baby, so being a SAHM at that stage is pretty cake. I don't think either side has a right to say they have it harder then the other because it's all situational. Maybe my SAH "job" with 5 kids is harder then your out of home job and a baby. Maybe it's not, how the he!l will we ever know? One thing I can guarantee you, though, I most definitely use my brain. Daily.
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I agree 1000x. Both are hard jobs to do. But like PP said even when DD is up all night I still have to get up and go to work!!
ITA with the baby talk comment.
NBR: I know I'm late with my UO, but I can't stand the ombre hair trend. It just looks like you've let your roots go way too long.
Yeah, that's why I said it was situational. Some jobs are just harder then other, same at home.
Oh, and I've totally been voted off the island. I'm actually handcuffed to a chair right now, they were nice enough to leave my phone. Want to send someone over with a key?
Its ok, I've decided just to stay here. I mean, at least I'm sitting, right?
Not a Jersey thing, so not sure where that came from, but when I was on Pinterest and saw the name that went with it I realized that ugly hairstyle I've seen on tv and some celebs has a name.
You can try Google if that's made its way up to Vermont.