It's Thursday, right? Where's the UO?

CnAnA · September 2012

It's kind of my favorite thread on Thursday. LOL

So, anybody have anything good?

CnAnA · September 2012

rachelmichelle1:

I forget what UO means.

*facepalm*

Unpopular Opinion.

CnAnA · September 2012

My UO is that I think it's really niaive for people to say "never" about just about anything when it comes to their child. "I'll never let them watch TV until they're 4. I'll never let them do XYZ. I'll never spank my child. My child will never own a (insert whatever here.)" Oh yeah? Tell me how that works out for you when your 1 year old is screaming and the only thing that will quiet her down is Sesame Street or Yo Gabba Gabba.

Yes, I'm a FTM, but I have seen my 9 nieces and nephews growing up, and I've learned to never say never when it comes to kids.

mrsmklynch · September 2012

mrs.ike:

My UO is that I think it's really niaive for people to say "never" about just about anything when it comes to their child. "I'll never let them watch TV until they're 4. I'll never let them do XYZ. I'll never spank my child. My child will never own a (insert whatever here.)" Oh yeah? Tell me how that works out for you when your 1 year old is screaming and the only thing that will quiet her down is Sesame Street or Yo Gabba Gabba.

Yes, I'm a FTM, but I have seen my 9 nieces and nephews growing up, and I've learned to never say never when it comes to kids.

You're absolutely right. After 2 very different children, I've done and said pretty much everything I swore I would never do/say.

lady dixneuf · September 2012

never say never about anything...kids, marriage, divorce, etc.

you never fracking know, especially about things that could be 10, 15 years down the road.

CnAnA · September 2012

meganole25:
Sharing your political views on FB is so freaking annoying. I'm over it. Want elections over yesterday.

agreed and my husband's running for office! LOL

ETA: Its actually not the sharing views I mind. It's the "if you don't agree with me, you're a flaming moron" arguments that follow that bother me.

carrotsoup70 · September 2012

I think attachment parenting is weird.

lady dixneuf · September 2012

I saw another preg woman last night who was like 27 weeks. She asked me how far along I was, I said 35 weeks and she was ASTONISHED that I was still working.

I was like, really lady? How do you think it works?

It's not like a work in a coal mine.

idiot.

CDCbaby · September 2012

lady dixneuf:
I saw another preg woman last night who was like 27 weeks. She asked me how far along I was, I said 35 weeks and she was ASTONISHED that I was still working.
I was like, really lady? How do you think it works?
It's not like a work in a coal mine.
idiot.

yeah I worked in an office when I was pregnant with DS1 and people would CONSTANTLY ask me "So when will you start your leave". Um, when the baby comes out, since that's when FMLA starts for me, so....yeah.

Rachelilly23 · September 2012

I'm gonna play b!tchy today, because well... I'm feeling like a b!tch. I have a right after intense contractions all night, 10 minutes apart... and then nothing.

I actually have 2 UOs.

1. Stop asking me to vote for your baby to be the next Gerber baby on FB. I know about 20 people doing it. It's annoying. Sure, your kid is cute, but I'm not voting for him/her. They probably won't win and it'll just be a waste of my time.

2. Lurkers posting "ZOMG my baby is here posts" are annoying, too. Just because they've had nothing else to contribute to our board for the past 9 months and probably will not even come back again. I only want to see baby is here posts from peeps I recognize and have been a part of the board. It just reminds me of people doing drive-by's on TTGP.

queenie521 · September 2012

I'm getting to the point that I HATE the question, "how are you feeling?" I know people are just trying to be nice, but I am 36.5 weeks pregnant with an already over 8 lb child and I have two other children under the age of four that i stay at home with alone all day. HOW DO YOU THINK I FEEL?!

I'm tired beyond words yet I can't sleep

My back hurts

My feet hurt,

I'm swollen like a balloon

I've lost all control of my temper with my kids

i was just told I need to start a GD diet and allI friggen want is some damn sugar and there is still leftover cake and cookies from DS1s party and my mom just sent over brownies

So.........I feel Like CRAP! But you dont want to hear that so I just politely smile and say "I'm ready for him to come".

Cynthia1207 · September 2012

Rachelilly23:

I'm gonna play b!tchy today, because well... I'm feeling like a b!tch. I have a right after intense contractions all night, 10 minutes apart... and then nothing.

I actually have 2 UOs.

1. Stop asking me to vote for your baby to be the next Gerber baby on FB. I know about 20 people doing it. It's annoying. Sure, your kid is cute, but I'm not voting for him/her. They probably won't win and it'll just be a waste of my time.

2. Lurkers posting "ZOMG my baby is here posts" are annoying, too. Just because they've had nothing else to contribute to our board for the past 9 months and probably will not even come back again. I only want to see baby is here posts from peeps I recognize and have been a part of the board. It just reminds me of people doing drive-by's on TTGP.

Agreed! I must have seen two already that I was like "Who are you again?" Post count less than 100? Hmmmm....

I have two also

1. Parents who kiss their kids on the lips. I've been seeing this all week and it's driving me bananas. There are many other places on your child's face you can kiss them without swapping spit.

2. Men who come with their S/O to Dr's appts and sit in a chair and don't get the eff up when there are no more seats and other pregnant women are walking in and have no choice but to stand. Stand the eff up you SOB!

brekaye · September 2012

I agree with Rachelilly about the lurkers posting the baby is here posts, it's annoying and especially with no squishy baby pictures!

I think people think manners are a thing of the past. I was raised to say "please" and "Thank you", to stand when the American Flag goes by in a parade, to let the elderly go first or have a seat when there are no others, to be polite even if the other person is a total assshat (I have problems with this last one). I want to raise my son to be polite, but not a push over - Ladies first, take your hat off at the dinner table, say yes ma'am and yes sir, and to look the person in the eye when shaking hands or having a conversation. I hope I can accomplish at least some of that.

daronsmommy · September 2012

carrotsoup70:
I think attachment parenting is weird.

I kind of did too, until I had DS. Then I learned that many of my parenting choices fall under AP.

nycgirl88 · September 2012

Rachelilly23:

2. Lurkers posting "ZOMG my baby is here posts" are annoying, too. Just because they've had nothing else to contribute to our board for the past 9 months and probably will not even come back again. I only want to see baby is here posts from peeps I recognize and have been a part of the board. It just reminds me of people doing drive-by's on TTGP.

THIS drives me crazy!!! Can I add the lurker posts asking if they should call their doctor or if they're in labour?!

[Deleted User] · September 2012

nycgirl88:
THIS drives me crazy!!! Can I add the lurker posts asking if they should call their doctor or if they're in labour?!

OMG, yes, this. It takes every ounce of control for me not to snark on people who come on here with 5 posts and say "I have diarrhea and my head is killing me and I feel like vomming everywhere, am I in labor?!? What should I do?!!"

Ugh. I know I don't contribute much but at least I've been here since the beginning. And don't go around asking the board if I'm in labor.

Mlowery11 · September 2012

queenie521:
I'm getting to the point that I HATE the question, "how are you feeling?" I know people are just trying to be nice, but I am 36.5 weeks pregnant with an already over 8 lb child and I have two other children under the age of four that i stay at home with alone all day. HOW DO YOU THINK I FEEL?!

Along the same lines, I'm really tired of having to answer how much longer I have and hearing how big I have gotten. Yes, please looked shocked when you see me and I'm still pregnant and clearly not feeling so hot, then to top if off, please tell me how large and uncomfortable I look, because I just love to hear it! UGH.

My UO is that I am very tired of seeing all of the pics on my FB of animals saying things, e-cards, and other picture/word posts. Some of them are hilarious, however, I want to read peoples actual status updates not see ten miles of lengthy pictures posted back to back by the same person.

TwiggyPlusOne · September 2012

Rachelilly23:
2. Lurkers posting "ZOMG my baby is here posts" are annoying, too. Just because they've had nothing else to contribute to our board for the past 9 months and probably will not even come back again. I only want to see baby is here posts from peeps I recognize and have been a part of the board. It just reminds me of people doing drive-by's on TTGP.

hm, didn't realize that I would be considered annoying for *not* posting a lot. In my defense I have a sh*tty phone that freezes all the time and takes a billion years to load a response (and not to mention cutting/pasting anything is a freaking nightmare, so I don't do it at all), I have no computer (my desktop is from 2000 and it finally kicked the bucket a year ago) and I have no internet (except, obviously, on my lame phone). Formatting paragraphs on my hp palm is also nonexistant. But I check TB every day and have been since march sooooooo yeah, I agree that's kind of a b!tchy UO. I never really say anything unless it has to do with IUGR or I'm annoyed enough about something to spend forever typing it out. Just a heads up, I probably will be posting my birth story when it happens because, hopefully by then, I'll have a decent phone to use. Sorry I may be in the shadows, but I've been there from first tri to winnychan/meganole's babies, to everyone b!tching about contractions and effacement (and all the BH posts). Now, my UO: I can't stand reality shows about rich housewives or messed up people (pregnant teens, honey boo boo, etc). All that drama is so annoying to me....then again I'm pretty boring and would rather watch mythbusters or the daily show/colbert report. Science and satire i can't get enough of, drunken wh*rebags and douches? Meh, I'll pass.

ChrisG83 · September 2012

My UO is don't like those pacifiers that have really big vampire teeth or something weird to make the babies mouth look funny. Also I don't like the onesies for boys that talk about them loving boobs.

Also I don't like when people get their steak "well done", it takes all the flavor away.

hailyf · September 2012

My UO: I kind of like when Queenie is cranky like this. It brought a smile to my face.

that said, I am sorry people are bothering you. They should just drop off food, clean your house and not talk. Wouldn't that be awesome?

Also: I am against induction for most reasons but I would kind of like baby to show up at 38 weeks. That would be grand. I am uncomfortable, as we all are.

CnAnA · September 2012

ChrisG83:
My UO is don't like those pacifiers that have really big vampire teeth or something weird to make the babies mouth look funny. Also I don't like the onesies for boys that talk about them loving boobs.Also I don't like when people get their steak "well done", it takes all the flavor away.nbsp;

dammit now i want steak. Medium, please!

Don't Hassle the Hoff · September 2012

lady dixneuf:
I saw another preg woman last night who was like 27 weeks. She asked me how far along I was, I said 35 weeks and she was ASTONISHED that I was still working.
I was like, really lady? How do you think it works?
It's not like a work in a coal mine.
idiot.

Along the same lines - unless you're put on bed rest or have some really physically demanding job, I really question people who take maternity leave more than a week before their actual due date. From the looks of it, most of us on this board spend a good deal of time on the computer, so it seems like people have some type of desk job.

I'll let it slide if taking maternity leave a month before has no financial effect or does not affect the time off you have after the baby comes, but when people leave a month before their due date and have to sacrifice a month that they could be spending with their baby AFTER it's born, I think it's kind of shiittty. Everyone feels like crap in the last month. I don't think being home and feeling like shittt and sitting at a desk feeling like shittt really makes much of a difference.

This UO is brought to you by someone who is clearly jealous of people already on maternity leave.

TwiggyPlusOne · September 2012

piffle42:
TwiggyPlusOne:
Rachelilly23:
2. Lurkers posting "ZOMG my baby is here posts" are annoying, too. Just because they've had nothing else to contribute to our board for the past 9 months and probably will not even come back again. I only want to see baby is here posts from peeps I recognize and have been a part of the board. It just reminds me of people doing drive-by's on TTGP.
hm, didn't realize that I would be considered annoying for *not* posting a lot. In my defense I have a sh*tty phone that freezes all the time and takes a billion years to load a response (and not to mention cutting/pasting anything is a freaking nightmare, so I don't do it at all), I have no computer (my desktop is from 2000 and it finally kicked the bucket a year ago) and I have no internet (except, obviously, on my lame phone). Formatting paragraphs on my hp palm is also nonexistant. But I check TB every day and have been since march sooooooo yeah, I agree that's kind of a b!tchy UO. I never really say anything unless it has to do with IUGR or I'm annoyed enough about something to spend forever typing it out. Just a heads up, I probably will be posting my birth story when it happens because, hopefully by then, I'll have a decent phone to use. Sorry I may be in the shadows, but I've been there from first tri to winnychan/meganole's babies, to everyone b!tching about contractions and effacement (and all the BH posts). Now, my UO: I can't stand reality shows about rich housewives or messed up people (pregnant teens, honey boo boo, etc). All that drama is so annoying to me....then again I'm pretty boring and would rather watch mythbusters or the daily show/colbert report. Science and satire i can't get enough of, drunken wh*rebags and douches? Meh, I'll pass.
We've all gotten to know each other by posting a lot and feel connected. Sorry you have a crappy phone, but when you're just randomly posting your birth story and nobody knows who you are because you rarely posted there's no connection.

and I get that, I do. It just sucks because *I* feel some kind of connection to all the ladies on the board, even though the feeling is not mutual. Though, I feel I have *some* value, considering I'm going through the same issues (mostly) as everyone else. I'm still in the class, just for once I'm the quiet kid.

lady dixneuf · September 2012

I don't mind lurkers posting per se, I just don't feel a connection and usually don't comment bc it's no different to me than some random person posting about a baby. It's not personal, they're just complete and utter strangers.

And it's nothing personal to the lurkers...they may feel a personal connection, but we don't even know you exist!

projectbaby2012 · September 2012

I think it's beyond annoying when people talk on their cell phone while grocery shopping. I don't mean a quick call where clearly someone is calling them to ask them to also buy x while there, but all out conversations. It blows me away when someone won't even hang up to check out at the store as they are interacting with a human being (the grocery check out clerk).

ChrisG83 · September 2012

lady dixneuf:
I don't mind lurkers posting per se, I just don't feel a connection and usually don't comment bc it's no different to me than some random person posting about a baby. It's not personal, they're just complete and utter strangers.
And it's nothing personal to the lurkers...they may feel a personal connection, but we don't even know you exist!

I agree

WenchHeart · September 2012

Rachelilly23:

.2. Lurkers posting "ZOMG my baby is here posts" are annoying, too. Just because they've had nothing else to contribute to our board for the past 9 months and probably will not even come back again. I only want to see baby is here posts from peeps I recognize and have been a part of the board. It just reminds me of people doing drive-by's on TTGP.

Agreed. Although I gotta say. I'm not a lurker, but I also don't feel like I contribute to the board much. Just a lot of "Congratulations" and "T&Ps". Some post I can't relate to, sometimes I don't feel like responding, and other times If the post has more than 10 replies I don't comment because the question has been answered or my opinion has been already expressed.

UO: Peanut Butter and Chocolate should never be combined. Whether it's peanut butter chocolate cupcakes or Reese's Pieces. It's beyond gross. I shared this with DH last night and thought he was going to file for divorce.

[Deleted User] · September 2012

WenchHeart:

UO: Peanut Butter and Chocolate should never be combined. Whether it's peanut butter chocolate cupcakes or Reese's Pieces. It's beyond gross. I shared this with DH last night and thought he was going to file for divorce.

At first I was like this: Surprise

and then I was like this: Indifferent

BLASPHEMY!

lady dixneuf · September 2012

re: reality television

if I can't hate watch Gallery Girls I have no motivation left.

KatyBugChild · September 2012

Uh-oh...I'm one of those lurkers, but I'm trying to jump in more! I work full-time, so I sneak on when I can, but I have a feeling I'm going to be a much busier poster once I'm on leave.

So, my UO:

I love birth stories, I really do. And I'm ready to listen to any and all advice from BTDT moms, since this is my first go. But I wish there was a way to politely put the brakes on some people or somehow alert them to the fact that I would prefer not to hear the horror stories. I'm using Hypnobabies and hoping for a drug-free delivery. I know that it may not happen, and I'm prepared to have a (very) open mind when I'm actually facing labor, but when people roll their eyes or tell me "you'll change your mind the second the first contraction hits you," or worse, I get defeated. Sad mama.

Same thing with newborn advice. Sharing what worked for you or giving me a realistic expectation of what I'm facing in the early days? Cool. I don't do puppies and rainbows, and I know that it's better to be prepared. But I do want to figure some of this out on my own, and when I'm ready to ASK for help, I will. Hearing (unsolicited) all of the hundreds of things that can drive a new mom crazy -- sleep patterns, trouble breastfeeding, etc. -- has really freaked me out!

That's all for today. I'll be around more, so I hope this helps toward my de-lurking!

projectbaby2012 · September 2012

piffle42:
projectbaby2012:
I think it's beyond annoying when people talk on their cell phone while grocery shopping. I don't mean a quick call where clearly someone is calling them to ask them to also buy x while there, but all out conversations. It blows me away when someone won't even hang up to check out at the store as they are interacting with a human being (the grocery check out clerk).
Really anywhere people are checking out and on the phone makes me stabby. Put down the phone and interact! And I hate people who text while walking. In the mall this week a woman almost ran right into me with her stroller, which she was pushing while texting and walking. I was in a snarky mood and told her to put the phone down and pay attention!

People walking and texting in a public place makes me stabby too. There was a statistic on the news a few weeks ago showing an increase in ER visits/injuries caused by people walking and texting and then getting hurt because they weren't paying attention and fell or walked off a curb into traffic, etc...

WenchHeart · September 2012

Oh, great. Now I'm going to be "that weirdo who doesn't like PB and Chocolate together". Anyone else? Lurkers, now would be a good time to come out...

Another UO: I find very few Hollywood men attractive. They're either too manly or too pretty boy fashioned for me.

WenchHeart · September 2012

piffle42:

projectbaby2012:
I think it's beyond annoying when people talk on their cell phone while grocery shopping. I don't mean a quick call where clearly someone is calling them to ask them to also buy x while there, but all out conversations. It blows me away when someone won't even hang up to check out at the store as they are interacting with a human being (the grocery check out clerk).

Really anywhere people are checking out and on the phone makes me stabby. Put down the phone and interact! And I hate people who text while walking. In the mall this week a woman almost ran right into me with her stroller, which she was pushing while texting and walking. I was in a snarky mood and told her to put the phone down and pay attention!

Right? There was a lady arguing with someone on the phone, on the bus like a month ago. Umm... like you look like a totally nut job. One sided arguments can be awkward to listen to.

wesleycrusher · September 2012

On the flip side, my UO is that I hate people telling me how small I am. "I thought you'd be bigger!" I was at a party and someone there (who has 2 young kids) asks how I'm feeling, and when I said I'm "Not too bad" he replied "Oh you must be out of your first trimester then!" I was like "Umm I'm due next month." He thought I was about 4 months along! For the record, I've gained 30 lbs and even if other people can't tell, I CAN! And it's still had just as hard on me physically as those who show the weight more.

TwiggyPlusOne · September 2012

WenchHeart:
Oh, great. Now I'm going to be "that weirdo who doesn't like PB and Chocolate together". Anyone else? Lurkers, now would be a good time to come out...
Another UO: I find very few Hollywood men attractive. They're either too manly or too pretty boy fashioned for me.

damn, been called out lol an even more UO: I hate peanut butter period! :O I eat chocolate like there's no tomorrow, but my fav mix is chocolate with cinnamon or with chile flakes. Sorry yall, gotta side with the anti-pb gals on this one :S

baseballcr8zd · September 2012

Mlowery11:
queenie521:

I'm getting to the point that I HATE the question, "how are you feeling?" I know people are just trying to be nice, but I am 36.5 weeks pregnant with an already over 8 lb child and I have two other children under the age of four that i stay at home with alone all day. HOW DO YOU THINK I FEEL?!

Along the same lines, I'm really tired of having to answer how much longer I have and hearing how big I have gotten. Yes, please looked shocked when you see me and I'm still pregnant and clearly not feeling so hot, then to top if off, please tell me how large and uncomfortable I look, because I just love to hear it! UGH.

My UO is that I am very tired of seeing all of the pics on my FB of animals saying things, e-cards, and other picture/word posts. Some of them are hilarious, however, I want to read peoples actual status updates not see ten miles of lengthy pictures posted back to back by the same person.

Along the same lines, I'm so sick of people with the "like this picture and this puppy won't die" and all of the other crap like that. Me liking a picture on facebook is not going to do anything.

Also, I have two dogs and I love animals, but people really need to stop posting the pictures of the abused animals. While I feel awful for the animals the pics make me physically ill. I go on FB for entertainment not to vomit.

melodramatic26 · September 2012

mrs.ike:

My UO is that I think it's really niaive for people to say "never" about just about anything when it comes to their child. "I'll never let them watch TV until they're 4. I'll never let them do XYZ. I'll never spank my child. My child will never own a (insert whatever here.)" Oh yeah? Tell me how that works out for you when your 1 year old is screaming and the only thing that will quiet her down is Sesame Street or Yo Gabba Gabba.

Yes, I'm a FTM, but I have seen my 9 nieces and nephews growing up, and I've learned to never say never when it comes to kids.

I agree with most of this, EXCEPT for the spanking part. Physically hurting your child is a lot different than letting your kid watch t.v. I have said I will never spank my child and I absolutely mean that. It's something I have to be very mindful of, but it is absolutely a line that I refuse to cross.

queenie521 · September 2012

hailyf:
My UO: I kind of like when Queenie is cranky like this. It brought a smile to my face.
that said, I am sorry people are bothering you. They should just drop off food, clean your house and not talk. Wouldn't that be awesome?
Also: I am against induction for most reasons but I would kind of like baby to show up at 38 weeks. That would be grand. I am uncomfortable, as we all are.

lol, you made me smile. And yes, people should totally do that!

queenie521 · September 2012

WenchHeart:

UO: Peanut Butter and Chocolate should never be combined. Whether it's peanut butter chocolate cupcakes or Reese's Pieces. It's beyond gross. I shared this with DH last night and thought he was going to file for divorce.

BLASPHEMY!

badkitty2012 · September 2012

I wish they made sleeping aids for 2yos. She decided that this week is a good week to start dropping naps UGH! If I want to lay down I have to lock my bedroom door as she rearranges the furniture in her room, sings at the top of her lungs or just in general plays loudly. I know I could yell at her and she would go back into her room sobbing, but I'd rather not start that kind of attention getting. I don't mind her playing and she stays upstairs until she is gotten, but sheesh...can't a pregnant momma get some down time?!?!?!?!

hpoff33 · September 2012

Don't Hassle the Hoff:
Along the same lines - unless you're put on bed rest or have some really physically demanding job, I really question people who take maternity leave more than a week before their actual due date. From the looks of it, most of us on this board spend a good deal of time on the computer, so it seems like people have some type of desk job.
I'll let it slide if taking maternity leave a month before has no financial effect or does not affect the time off you have after the baby comes, but when people leave a month before their due date and have to sacrifice a month that they could be spending with their baby AFTER it's born, I think it's kind of shiittty. Everyone feels like crap in the last month. I don't think being home and feeling like shittt and sitting at a desk feeling like shittt really makes much of a difference.
This UO is brought to you by someone who is clearly jealous of people already on maternity leave.

This. And I am right there with you on the bolded section. I am miserable at work. So freaking tired of being asked "you're still here?" "how are you feeling?" "are you ready?" For f*ck sake, leave me alone!! I have to be here so that I can ensure that I have 2 extra days off after the Christmas holiday to spend with my little one after what I am sure will be a ton of travel. I feel like absolute s*it, thank you very much. I can't walk 2 feet without severe lightening crotch, I'm EXHAUSTED, lack any motivation at all, and just don't want to talk to anyone. Am I ready?? Seriously? What kind of question is that? Shut up.

This is all coming from someone going out on maternity leave a day before she is due and I am stressing I might be one to two weeks late and miss that time with baby at the tailend. But I just need to get the hell out of here and my doula encourages this overworked, stressed out soon-to-be Mom to take time to realize that resting before baby is just as important as time spent with baby. I hope she is right.

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