UO Thursday

mndyhywrd · November 2012

I'm usually all for GTKY's and like participating, but the 10 question ones are overwhelming. I see a GTYK thread, open it, and if I see a list of questions, I immediately close it. Too much to think about.

mndyhywrd · November 2012

I have another one!

I am very religious, and I love Christmas and Christmas music - for the most part. But, I seriously despise what I call "Emotionally Manipulative" Christmas songs. Specifically, "Christmas Shoes" and "Happy Birthday Jesus." Can't stand them - have to change the channel.

I am also not a fan of "The Christmas Song" - don't care who's singing it, it is just annoying and boring to me.

mytinc · November 2012

b&e888:

There are such good UOs today!!! I could agree to more than half of them.

My UO is that I don't understand announcing the name of an unborn baby. It's fine if you want to talk to your baby and refer to him/her by a name. I guess I just don't like when people refer to their baby by name in conversation.

The last few baby showers I've been to have the baby's name on everything, and signed the thank you from the mom and baby both. That doesn't feel right to me.

1and1is3 · November 2012

"My UO is that I can't see ANY point in doing a home birth. My SIL is due any day and is having her baby at home in her bathtub with only a midwife present. The only benefit I can see is not having to sit in traffic to get to the hospital. I just don't get it."

This!!!! Seriously?! Have your child in a hospital! What kid wants to think about taking a bath in the same tub he was birthed in?! Creeps me out just thinking about it...

There were a lot of other UOs that I could totally agree with but I'm such a boring person I really don't have any of my own.

Oh wait! Scratch that... I hate it when people give you the side eye for eating something or say something like "Are you sure you should be eating that?" Never does it make me stop to think "Hmmm should I be?" Mostly it just makes me want to punch the person who said something.

Also, I hate it when people complain about things in their life that they could change but are just too lazy to change. It's worse when they expect me to care... I mean I understand some "venting" (its healthy to vent) but there comes a point when you just have to STOP!!

MotherMayEye · November 2012

jerseygirl81:
On the christmas commercialization topic, we're an agnostic family and we still celebrate christmas. I get a lot of crap for it from our catholic families, but we will continue to celebrate it as a secular holiday.

We are atheists and I love to celebrate Christmas, too. My mom & dad celebrated it and it's a tradition so I am going to continue to celebrate it. But, it's secular here, too -- Santa is on top of our tree. However, my Christian family members don't seem to mind, at all. I honor their religious traditions and bow my head while they pray and I try to be respectful when I spend time with them during the holidays. My oldest sister is agnostic, so I am not the only black sheep in the family.

I guess my UO as an atheist, where this issue is concerned, is I honestly don't like when other atheists go out of their way to make others hide their religious celebrations of Christmas. I think they give atheists a bad name. I love it all. The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Christmas is a beautiful holiday...no need to ask anyone to change on my account.

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metzy144 · November 2012

doribeth851:
pnutg:
I think its rude when ppl invite a bunch of ppl to their kids bday party and dont send thank yous for gifts and for attending. If youre child is too young to write thank yous, you should.
ITA!
I also got a thank you card from a wedding I attended recently, and it was a picture of the bride and groom holding up signs that read, "Thank You" and then beside that it said, "Thanks for your gift and attending our wedding." So, everyone got the.exact.same thank you card. It kind of irked me. I spent a lot of time picking a gift from their registry I thought they'd really appreciate and the fact that they didn't even acknowledge my gift was a bit annoying, and rude, IMO.

That is a little rude. I did the picture thing but then wrote a personalized thank you on the back.

MotherMayEye · November 2012

NatNatD:
DChunt09:
Also, I can't stand Katie Couric. I think she is unbeleivably annoying. lol Random much?

I stayed home from work yesterday and watched her show. I thought the exact same thing.

I think this is a popular opinion. Not only is she annoying through and through, but she looks like a burn victim to me for some reason.

slweaver0626 · November 2012

I am a thank you card Nazi. I will admit it. I send them for every gift I receive when I cannot thank the gifter appropriately in person. Last year I received a baby shower invite (for her 3rd child) and DH demanded I send a gift... Since we were out of the country on our honeymoon during the shower I made sure a gift card was in the mail and got to her. I had to double check 2 weeks later that she received it and she said yes and she was working on thank you cards... apparently not mine.

I am not a fan of people who tell you 'it's in the mail'. I had several people come to our wedding and tell me their gift would be in the mail to us... It's almost been 2 years. I wonder if it got lost or if there never was one.

rebaann · November 2012

MommaG123:
Multi-colored lights are far superior to white lights for the Christmas tree.

Ooo, I suspect this really will be an unpopular opinion. Smile I love my white lights.

senoritaemily · November 2012

1and1is3:

"My UO is that I can't see ANY point in doing a home birth. My SIL is due any day and is having her baby at home in her bathtub with only a midwife present. The only benefit I can see is not having to sit in traffic to get to the hospital. I just don't get it."

This!!!! Seriously?! Have your child in a hospital! What kid wants to think about taking a bath in the same tub he was birthed in?! Creeps me out just thinking about it...

I'm going to jump on this bandwagon. Not only is it weird, I think it's irresponsible. Birth is not always this perfect, wonderful experience - sh*t goes wrong. Be a responsible parent and have your baby in the hospital where medical intervention, if neccessary, is close by.

My other UO is that I'm so sick of seeing weight posts, especially the ones that are like, "I've lost 2 pounds, is that ok?" Please, we know you are just bragging. (It seems to be on every BMB right now).

hogrefea · November 2012

First of all, I agree there are things people should have been called on, but I'm certainly not going to be the only B on here. :-) My UO is that I think there seems to be some folks on here who need desperately to get some friends. I don't need posts on every single little thing. Text a bestie. I don't know you and therefore, have no advice for you.

rebaann · November 2012

mytinc:
Houses so bright and blinding that I don't need a streetlight to walk my dog. Turn it down!

And the worst -Huge Inflatable Anything in your yard for any holiday/reason. They're a huge waste of money, quite tacky and look horrible deflated laying in your yard during the day. Ugh. I really can't believe people buy those things.

My sister and I dubbed this Christmas Craptactular and we love to drive around and look for it. We'd never do it, but we love to see it.

jerseygirl81 · November 2012

MotherMayEye:
I guess my UO as an atheist, where this issue is concerned, is I honestly don't like when other atheists go out of their way to make others hide their religious celebrations of Christmas. I think they give atheists a bad name. I love it all. The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Christmas is a beautiful holiday...no need to ask anyone to change on my account.

Totally agree! I still love the beauty and ceremony of Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, so I sometimes tag along with my grandma.

PumpkinAndThePeanut · November 2012

senoritaemily:
1and1is3:
"My UO is that I can't see ANY point in doing a home birth. My SIL is due any day and is having her baby at home in her bathtub with only a midwife present. The only benefit I can see is not having to sit in traffic to get to the hospital. I just don't get it."
This!!!! Seriously?! Have your child in a hospital! What kid wants to think about taking a bath in the same tub he was birthed in?! Creeps me out just thinking about it...

I'm going to jump on this bandwagon. Not only is it weird, I think it's irresponsible. Birth is not always this perfect, wonderful experience - sh*t goes wrong. Be a responsible parent and have your baby in the hospital where medical intervention, if neccessary, is close by.

My other UO is that I'm so sick of seeing weight posts, especially the ones that are like, "I've lost 2 pounds, is that ok?" Please, we know you are just bragging. (It seems to be on every BMB right now).

Exactly.

MotherMayEye · November 2012

rebaann:
MommaG123:
Multi-colored lights are far superior to white lights for the Christmas tree.
Ooo, I suspect this really will be an unpopular opinion. I love my white lights.

I do several strands of white lights on my tree with one strand of red mixed in. It's like a little bit of peppermint.

yeliza h · November 2012

bananers:
I get stabby when people refer to the a/s as the gender ultrasound. There's more to the a/s than finding out the sex. Yes, I get that it's exciting to find that out, but we've already had one May mama find out her baby had a potentially fatal defect at hers, and in the coming weeks, I wouldn't be surprised if we have more bad news. The main purpose of the a/s is to check the baby for abnormalities, including heart, lungs, brain, skull and bones. This is serious business, people.

I agree with you 100%. When we loss our daughter in 2010 we found out at our A/S that she had Turner Syndrome. I saw a post on another website and someone asked if they checked anything else beside the gender.

gradmommy13 · November 2012

LaSorella:
I think if you have to ask what HDBD, UO or FFFC is every week, then you should consider participating on this board more, lol.nbsp;
My other UO is....it's not a freakinnbsp;Holiday tree, it's a Christmas Tree.nbsp; And if I want to say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" then I will.

I actually participate quite a bit. I've just never seen an UO post before.

gradmommy13 · November 2012

I think newborn photoshoots can be a little creepy sometimes.

c-elizabethf · November 2012

yeliza h:
bananers:
I get stabby when people refer to the a/s as the gender ultrasound. There's more to the a/s than finding out the sex. Yes, I get that it's exciting to find that out, but we've already had one May mama find out her baby had a potentially fatal defect at hers, and in the coming weeks, I wouldn't be surprised if we have more bad news. The main purpose of the a/s is to check the baby for abnormalities, including heart, lungs, brain, skull and bones. This is serious business, people.

I agree with you 100%. When we loss our daughter in 2010 we found out at our A/S that she had Turner Syndrome. I saw a post on another website and someone asked if they checked anything else beside the gender.

I'm so sorry ): my mil had lost a baby to Turner syndrome at 26 weeks. I couldn't even imagine going through something like that. But I agree with a/s thing, it's good that you find out the gender but there is so much more to it than that.

aanchor · November 2012

AllieAGame:
Killer Tomato:

I have an UO...my very first one! And this is it:

I just don't understand how pics of a baby with food all over its face is cute. It just makes me think "ew, clean that baby up!" (And during much of 1st tri, it made me think, "Ack! Look at something else quick! Think of lemons!)

Maybe when I have a baby, it will get food all over its face and I will say, "gosh, look at that adorable turnip face!" but I doubt it. Or perhaps turnips are not cute...maybe it is only sweets and fruit?

Thiiiiiiiiiiis. Also, what self-respecting parent posts information about their child's bowel habits on facebook? If you seriously can't go another minute without sharing with the world that Junior just pooped in the f-ing potty, then you need to get some hobbies. I don't care about exploding diapers or constipated kids or potty training. No one else does either. These things aren't ammusing to anyone.

And while I'm at it (now I'm on a roll), I think posting pictures of your naked/near naked/underwear-only kid on facebook is just asking for some creep to masterbate to it. It doesn't matter how tight your privacy setting are, once it's on the internet, it's there for good.

And finally (I swear this is it) I don't feel sorry for moms who don't get any sleep. I think it's just a fact of life with kids, get used to it.

Ummm... wtf!?!

KtrynReu · November 2012

I haven't been on in a while because I've been bored. If I see a weight post, or my baby is girl or boy post then I just turn it off. There's nothing really new... and it drives me crazy. I get that we are all excited to find out the sex of the baby - but if we all make that post then that is all our board will be. Put it on the weekly check-in or change your siggy and people will see.

Oh, and for the record - I am totally on the colored lights bandwagon. White lights are boring... Maybe I don't like them because I had an Aunt who would only use white lights and she had one of those houses where you couldn't actually sit on the furninture or touch anything or walk around on the carpet more than necessary because it left footprints (you could always see her vacuumed lines) and I associate them with people who like to look at things but not actually use them.

yeliza h · November 2012

cgiles120812:
yeliza h:

bananers:
I get stabby when people refer to the a/s as the gender ultrasound. There's more to the a/s than finding out the sex. Yes, I get that it's exciting to find that out, but we've already had one May mama find out her baby had a potentially fatal defect at hers, and in the coming weeks, I wouldn't be surprised if we have more bad news. The main purpose of the a/s is to check the baby for abnormalities, including heart, lungs, brain, skull and bones. This is serious business, people.

I agree with you 100%. When we loss our daughter in 2010 we found out at our A/S that she had Turner Syndrome. I saw a post on another website and someone asked if they checked anything else beside the gender.

I'm so sorry ): my mil had lost a baby to Turner syndrome at 26 weeks. I couldn't even imagine going through something like that. But I agree with a/s thing, it's good that you find out the gender but there is so much more to it than that.

Thank you, it was tough time. So it really pisses me off, when I see people more excited about finding out the gender, than finding out if their baby is healthy.

burkems · November 2012

KtrynReu:
I haven't been on in a while because I've been bored. If I see a weight post, or my baby is girl or boy post then I just turn it off. There's nothing really new... and it drives me crazy. I get that we are all excited to find out the sex of the baby - but if we all make that post then that is all our board will be. Put it on the weekly check-in or change your siggy and people will see.

I agree with this...it's hard wading through all the identical posts so I just give up.

yeliza h · November 2012

aanchor:
AllieAGame:
Killer Tomato:

I have an UO...my very first one! And this is it:

I just don't understand how pics of a baby with food all over its face is cute. It just makes me think "ew, clean that baby up!" (And during much of 1st tri, it made me think, "Ack! Look at something else quick! Think of lemons!)

Maybe when I have a baby, it will get food all over its face and I will say, "gosh, look at that adorable turnip face!" but I doubt it. Or perhaps turnips are not cute...maybe it is only sweets and fruit?

Thiiiiiiiiiiis. Also, what self-respecting parent posts information about their child's bowel habits on facebook? If you seriously can't go another minute without sharing with the world that Junior just pooped in the f-ing potty, then you need to get some hobbies. I don't care about exploding diapers or constipated kids or potty training. No one else does either. These things aren't ammusing to anyone.

And while I'm at it (now I'm on a roll), I think posting pictures of your naked/near naked/underwear-only kid on facebook is just asking for some creep to masterbate to it. It doesn't matter how tight your privacy setting are, once it's on the internet, it's there for good.

And finally (I swear this is it) I don't feel sorry for moms who don't get any sleep. I think it's just a fact of life with kids, get used to it.

Ummm... wtf!?!

This happens alot...check it blog out: https://www.stfuparentsblog.com/

centralperk · November 2012

senoritaemily:
1and1is3:

"My UO is that I can't see ANY point in doing a home birth. My SIL is due any day and is having her baby at home in her bathtub with only a midwife present. The only benefit I can see is not having to sit in traffic to get to the hospital. I just don't get it."

This!!!! Seriously?! Have your child in a hospital! What kid wants to think about taking a bath in the same tub he was birthed in?! Creeps me out just thinking about it...

I'm going to jump on this bandwagon. Not only is it weird, I think it's irresponsible. Birth is not always this perfect, wonderful experience - sh*t goes wrong. Be a responsible parent and have your baby in the hospital where medical intervention, if neccessary, is close by.

I am considering a home birth and I don't consider myself an irresponsible parent. I live in a country where home birth is a pretty normal option and not a taboo or "weird" thing. I live less than 2 miles from my hospital and I have completely faith in my midwife that during my labor if something is not progressing well or she has the slightest doubt about my health or the baby's health she would advise me to go to the hospital. It's not an oh you decided a home birth now you can't get any kind of help if you need it or decide to go to the hospital after all.

I like the idea of giving birth having a water birth (in an inflatable tub) (which is not a guaranteed option since not every birthing room has a tube at the hospital I would go to) and being in the comfort of my own home where I have the options of moving around, going for a walk, controlling the environment (window open, dim lights) etc.

I like the idea that I don't have to share a room with anyone after labor or being disrupted by others (where I live I mostly likely share a room with at least one other women at some point depending on how many women have given birth.

I like the factor that I would have the same person from start to finish and no switching of nurses/midwives and I would get to pick who was my midwife and build a relationship with her before hand. ( not an option at the hospital...it is whoever is on duty) Along with the idea that I don't have to transition from the hospital to home.

I agree that it is not right for everyone but I don't think it is irresponsible.

botanicalbliss · November 2012

I hate it when women use being a FTM as an excuse. You may not have the experience, but you know what you want to do AND you have a million resources to find out the answers to your questions. There. Is. No. Excuse.

lovingmygirl · November 2012

My UO of today is that I don't understand how some people have a whole entourage when giving birth

I was watching A Baby Story yesterday (was home sick) and this girl had her dad, uncle, cousins, sisters, etc in the room with her while she had a home birth. It took two (ok three with the doctor since I had an IUI) of us to create this baby, I don't think having 20 people there and snapping pictures while my vejayay is being stretched out is right...

centralperk · November 2012

My UO is I think 3D or 4D ultrasounds are creepy looking

1and1is3 · November 2012

centralperk:
senoritaemily:
1and1is3:

"My UO is that I can't see ANY point in doing a home birth. My SIL is due any day and is having her baby at home in her bathtub with only a midwife present. The only benefit I can see is not having to sit in traffic to get to the hospital. I just don't get it."

This!!!! Seriously?! Have your child in a hospital! What kid wants to think about taking a bath in the same tub he was birthed in?! Creeps me out just thinking about it...

I'm going to jump on this bandwagon. Not only is it weird, I think it's irresponsible. Birth is not always this perfect, wonderful experience - sh*t goes wrong. Be a responsible parent and have your baby in the hospital where medical intervention, if neccessary, is close by.

I am considering a home birth and I don't consider myself an irresponsible parent. I live in a country where home birth is a pretty normal option and not a taboo or "weird" thing. I live less than 2 miles from my hospital and I have completely faith in my midwife that during my labor if something is not progressing well or she has the slightest doubt about my health or the baby's health she would advise me to go to the hospital. It's not an oh you decided a home birth now you can't get any kind of help if you need it or decide to go to the hospital after all.
I like the idea of giving birth having a water birth (in an inflatable tub) (which is not a guaranteed option since not every birthing room has a tube at the hospital I would go to) and being in the comfort of my own home where I have the options of moving around, going for a walk, controlling the environment (window open, dim lights) etc.
I like the idea that I don't have to share a room with anyone after labor or being disrupted by others (where I live I mostly likely share a room with at least one other women at some point depending on how many women have given birth.
I like the factor that I would have the same person from start to finish and no switching of nurses/midwives and I would get to pick who was my midwife and build a relationship with her before hand. ( not an option at the hospital...it is whoever is on duty) Along with the idea that I don't have to transition from the hospital to home.
I agree that it is not right for everyone but I don't think it is irresponsible.

I was hoping someone would post a reason to have a home birth! NOT because I wanted to start an argument but because I was honestly curious as to why someone would consider a home birth. So thank-you for sharing

jesselayne8 · November 2012

centralperk:
senoritaemily:
1and1is3:

"My UO is that I can't see ANY point in doing a home birth. My SIL is due any day and is having her baby at home in her bathtub with only a midwife present. The only benefit I can see is not having to sit in traffic to get to the hospital. I just don't get it."

This!!!! Seriously?! Have your child in a hospital! What kid wants to think about taking a bath in the same tub he was birthed in?! Creeps me out just thinking about it...

I'm going to jump on this bandwagon. Not only is it weird, I think it's irresponsible. Birth is not always this perfect, wonderful experience - sh*t goes wrong. Be a responsible parent and have your baby in the hospital where medical intervention, if neccessary, is close by.

I am considering a home birth and I don't consider myself an irresponsible parent. I live in a country where home birth is a pretty normal option and not a taboo or "weird" thing. I live less than 2 miles from my hospital and I have completely faith in my midwife that during my labor if something is not progressing well or she has the slightest doubt about my health or the baby's health she would advise me to go to the hospital. It's not an oh you decided a home birth now you can't get any kind of help if you need it or decide to go to the hospital after all.
I like the idea of giving birth having a water birth (in an inflatable tub) (which is not a guaranteed option since not every birthing room has a tube at the hospital I would go to) and being in the comfort of my own home where I have the options of moving around, going for a walk, controlling the environment (window open, dim lights) etc.
I like the idea that I don't have to share a room with anyone after labor or being disrupted by others (where I live I mostly likely share a room with at least one other women at some point depending on how many women have given birth.
I like the factor that I would have the same person from start to finish and no switching of nurses/midwives and I would get to pick who was my midwife and build a relationship with her before hand. ( not an option at the hospital...it is whoever is on duty) Along with the idea that I don't have to transition from the hospital to home.
I agree that it is not right for everyone but I don't think it is irresponsible.

I agree. If MH would agree to it, I would love to have a home birth. Wanting less medical intervention and a more calm environment to bring your child into the world in is not irresponsible.

Just like choosing not to have screening tests such as an NT scan or quad screen etc done is not irresponsible.

jerseygirl81 · November 2012

I have zero interest in a home birth, but I try not to judge those who go that route. My brother and his GF had a home birth because they didn't have medical insurance.

KtrynReu · November 2012

centralperk:
My UO is I think 3D or 4D ultrasounds are creepy looking

I totally thought this too, until I went in for an elective ultrasound and they switched it to 3D/4D. And then too "see" my baby for the first time - I thought it was awesome. Granted, she looked a little bit like an alien still, but to see her really touched my heart. I had no desire to have one before, but now I am definetly getting one around 27 weeks.

MotherMayEye · November 2012

jesselayne8:
centralperk:
senoritaemily:
1and1is3:

"My UO is that I can't see ANY point in doing a home birth. My SIL is due any day and is having her baby at home in her bathtub with only a midwife present. The only benefit I can see is not having to sit in traffic to get to the hospital. I just don't get it."

This!!!! Seriously?! Have your child in a hospital! What kid wants to think about taking a bath in the same tub he was birthed in?! Creeps me out just thinking about it...

I'm going to jump on this bandwagon. Not only is it weird, I think it's irresponsible. Birth is not always this perfect, wonderful experience - sh*t goes wrong. Be a responsible parent and have your baby in the hospital where medical intervention, if neccessary, is close by.

I am considering a home birth and I don't consider myself an irresponsible parent. I live in a country where home birth is a pretty normal option and not a taboo or "weird" thing. I live less than 2 miles from my hospital and I have completely faith in my midwife that during my labor if something is not progressing well or she has the slightest doubt about my health or the baby's health she would advise me to go to the hospital. It's not an oh you decided a home birth now you can't get any kind of help if you need it or decide to go to the hospital after all.
I like the idea of giving birth having a water birth (in an inflatable tub) (which is not a guaranteed option since not every birthing room has a tube at the hospital I would go to) and being in the comfort of my own home where I have the options of moving around, going for a walk, controlling the environment (window open, dim lights) etc.
I like the idea that I don't have to share a room with anyone after labor or being disrupted by others (where I live I mostly likely share a room with at least one other women at some point depending on how many women have given birth.
I like the factor that I would have the same person from start to finish and no switching of nurses/midwives and I would get to pick who was my midwife and build a relationship with her before hand. ( not an option at the hospital...it is whoever is on duty) Along with the idea that I don't have to transition from the hospital to home.
I agree that it is not right for everyone but I don't think it is irresponsible.
I agree. If MH would agree to it, I would love to have a home birth. Wanting less medical intervention and a more calm environment to bring your child into the world in is not irresponsible.
Just like choosing not to have screening tests such as an NT scan or quad screen etc done is not irresponsible.

However, in all fairness to the poster, it is an unpopular opinions thread. Honestly, I would hesitate to leave my own unpopular opinion here, if it was open to debate. I think the premise is that people already know they are not leaving a popular opinion and that most people are going to disagree.

Just my .02?. Confused

AliciaR777 · November 2012

I actually have one today!

When someone asks for suggestions for Christmas gifts for your kids, give them some fun options. I.E., DD is into this doll, or this movie, or wears this size clothes. Don't tell me they really need a bed rail, so could I just give a gift card. My (pregnant) SIL did this for my 1 year old nephew, how freaking tacky! If you can't afford a $35 bed rail, are you sure you should be pregnant?

I guess it's more of a vent than an UO, but I'm sure she'd find it to be an UO!

MommaMay06 · November 2012

centralperk:
My UO is I think 3D or 4D ultrasounds are creepy looking

I couldn't agree more! My sister LOVES them! When she gave birth to her last son I was so happy when he looked nothing like that creepy ultrasound picture!

AliciaR777 · November 2012

burkems:
KtrynReu:

I haven't been on in a while because I've been bored. If I see a weight post, or my baby is girl or boy post then I just turn it off. There's nothing really new... and it drives me crazy. I get that we are all excited to find out the sex of the baby - but if we all make that post then that is all our board will be. Put it on the weekly check-in or change your siggy and people will see.

I agree with this...it's hard wading through all the identical posts so I just give up.

Totally agree with this. I check every day, but there are posts that either I have no interest in reading, or posts that I have nothing new to add to the conversation. However, I'm actually quite happy there isn't drama & b*tchiness happening here!

MotherMayEye · November 2012

MommaMay06:
centralperk:
My UO is I think 3D or 4D ultrasounds are creepy looking
I couldn't agree more! My sister LOVES them! When she gave birth to her last son I was so happy when he looked nothing like that creepy ultrasound picture!

My son looked like a squished kitten.

...and so I had regrets about having it done.

HoolahZinger · November 2012

I just don't see the draw with Toms shoes...

Raquellyo · November 2012

I give a side eye to the folks who make a post to say "Sorry I have been MIA!" when I have no clue who they are.

Or "It's a boy" and it's their 6th post ever. Can't wait for the birth announcements from people who have posted 4 times. Smile

Just saying, it's nice to be genuinely happy for people that you actually interact with on the boards. I don't make the effort to offer up a congrats otherwise. On the same note, I don't give T&P to the random people who just pop in, or for your uncle's cousin's sister.

AllieAGame · November 2012

aanchor:
AllieAGame:
Killer Tomato:

I have an UO...my very first one! And this is it:

I just don't understand how pics of a baby with food all over its face is cute. It just makes me think "ew, clean that baby up!" (And during much of 1st tri, it made me think, "Ack! Look at something else quick! Think of lemons!)

Maybe when I have a baby, it will get food all over its face and I will say, "gosh, look at that adorable turnip face!" but I doubt it. Or perhaps turnips are not cute...maybe it is only sweets and fruit?

Thiiiiiiiiiiis. Also, what self-respecting parent posts information about their child's bowel habits on facebook? If you seriously can't go another minute without sharing with the world that Junior just pooped in the f-ing potty, then you need to get some hobbies. I don't care about exploding diapers or constipated kids or potty training. No one else does either. These things aren't ammusing to anyone.

And while I'm at it (now I'm on a roll), I think posting pictures of your naked/near naked/underwear-only kid on facebook is just asking for some creep to masterbate to it. It doesn't matter how tight your privacy setting are, once it's on the internet, it's there for good.

And finally (I swear this is it) I don't feel sorry for moms who don't get any sleep. I think it's just a fact of life with kids, get used to it.

Ummm... wtf!?!

*sigh* I'm not saying I do this people, come on. But we all know there are a LOT of creeps out there that would just love to see a kid they know (i.e. someone on their friend list) in various stages of undress. Some people are sick. And who's to say it's not people you know- lots of sexual deviants are just "normal people."

I think it's irresponsible to post pictures of half naked "anyones", let alone your children, on the internet for people to see. I'm not talking about a baby in a diaper or a kid in swim trunks. I'm talking about the pictures of all 4 of your kids naked in the bathtub or your son in only his Superman underwear (saw both today on my news feed- different families). I can see sending that stuff to your mom in Idaho, but do all of your Facebook friends need to see your naked child? Once you put it out there, anyone can make a copy of that picture. I just think it's a really bad idea, because once it's out there you have zero control over what people do with it.

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