I hate Winnie the Pooh themed baby stuff, especially nurseries. Barf. A friend of mine is doing this as her nursery theme and keeps posting pics in FB and I literally cringe at every picture.
I dislike gender reveal parties not because of the AW-aspect but because of the gender aspect. Why must we start imposing our gender stereotypes on our children before they're even born?? I'm all for celebrating a new life but I don't agree with all of the focus on its genitalia.
I'm more excited for the kid stage than the baby stage of my nonexistent child.
Ditto. I've never been a huge "baby" person. Of course I'm looking forward to (hopefully) having one but what I'm really looking forward to is when they're old enough to have conversations with and take to disneyland and run around the park etc.
I dislike gender reveal parties not because of the AW-aspect but because of the gender aspect. Why must we start imposing our gender stereotypes on our children before they're even born?? I'm all for celebrating a new life but I don't agree with all of the focus on its genitalia.
Perhaps because calling it a "sex reveal party" would send mixed messages to your guests.
I dislike gender reveal parties not because of the AW-aspect but because of the gender aspect. Why must we start imposing our gender stereotypes on our children before they're even born?? I'm all for celebrating a new life but I don't agree with all of the focus on its genitalia.
This - but also, you can't reveal a "gender" before a baby is born anyways. You can know the sex of the baby, NOT the gender. As a wise person once said - "Gender is between the ears, sex is between the legs." I guess my UO is that it drives me bonkers when people talk about finding out the gender of their baby. People need to be educated on the correct terms.
** After 2 1/2 years of Unexplained IF, 2 failed medicated cycles, and 4 failed IUI's - our baby girl came to us through the miracle ofMini IVF! **
I don't understand why people get fake nails. I think they look really trashy and tacky. I think either plain or painted natural nails look fine, I just can't stand fake ones.
I hate Winnie the Pooh themed baby stuff, especially nurseries. Barf. A friend of mine is doing this as her nursery theme and keeps posting pics in FB and I literally cringe at every picture.
I think Winnie the Pooh can be cute if it is done well and the Pooh related stuff is kept minimal. If the room is in soft pastels and plush fabrics with vintage Pooh characters as stuffed animals or accent pieces I think it would be sweet!
That said, bright colored WtP stuff all over the place is definitely ugly.
married 7.11.09
Me: 31 DH: 36
DD (14) and DS (11) adopted from US Foster care December 2016 BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
First let me say that as a person with a research background, I think proper funding for breast cancer research is very important. However, I can't stand companies that profit from slapping a pink ribbon on something or selling something in pink to increase sales without providing any details about where the money is going, and how much. I also find the slogans that sexualize breast cancer (ie "save the tatas", "I love boobies", "save second base") to be reductive and disrespectful to women battling the disease. We don't need a bunch of people driving around with magnets for "awareness" - at this point everyone is aware of breast cancer, and I think the focus needs to be on prevention and treatment options for all women (not just those that can afford to access the health care system).
/endrant
I'm so glad you said this. I've been looking for the right words to say this for quite some time, but I was afraid it'd come off offensive. You worded this extremely well.
I dislike gender reveal parties not because of the AW-aspect but because of the gender aspect. Why must we start imposing our gender stereotypes on our children before they're even born?? I'm all for celebrating a new life but I don't agree with all of the focus on its genitalia.
This - but also, you can't reveal a "gender" before a baby is born anyways. You can know the sex of the baby, NOT the gender. As a wise person once said - "Gender is between the ears, sex is between the legs." I guess my UO is that it drives me bonkers when people talk about finding out the gender of their baby. People need to be educated on the correct terms.
I think people say "gender" instead of "sex" because it's a more polite word to use in company.
I don't like male strippers. (I don't like female strippers that much either, but I don't have as strong of feelings in that matter) I don't find them sexy, they do nothing to turn me on, and I'd much rather see a guy in a pair of boxers than a speedo.
I dislike gender reveal parties not because of the AW-aspect but because of the gender aspect. Why must we start imposing our gender stereotypes on our children before they're even born?? I'm all for celebrating a new life but I don't agree with all of the focus on its genitalia.
I completely agree.
married 7.11.09
Me: 31 DH: 36
DD (14) and DS (11) adopted from US Foster care December 2016 BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
I hate Winnie the Pooh themed baby stuff, especially nurseries. Barf. A friend of mine is doing this as her nursery theme and keeps posting pics in FB and I literally cringe at every picture.
I agree
I've never been a huge fan, but I just see it as kind of dated. I have a fb friend who also went with Winnie the Pooh. Just doesn't trip my trigger.
First let me say that as a person with a research background, I think proper funding for breast cancer research is very important. However, I can't stand companies that profit from slapping a pink ribbon on something or selling something in pink to increase sales without providing any details about where the money is going, and how much. I also find the slogans that sexualize breast cancer (ie "save the tatas", "I love boobies", "save second base") to be reductive and disrespectful to women battling the disease. We don't need a bunch of people driving around with magnets for "awareness" - at this point everyone is aware of breast cancer, and I think the focus needs to be on prevention and treatment options for all women (not just those that can afford to access the health care system).
/endrant
Yes. I agree with this.
BFP #1 7.16.13 | EDD 3.27.14 | MC 7.29.13
BFP #2 8.28.13 | EDD 5.5.14 | Simon Francis, Due Date Baby!
I hate Winnie the Pooh themed baby stuff, especially nurseries. Barf. A friend of mine is doing this as her nursery theme and keeps posting pics in FB and I literally cringe at every picture.
I think Winnie the Pooh can be cute if it is done well and the Pooh related stuff is kept minimal. If the room is in soft pastels and plush fabrics with vintage Pooh characters as stuffed animals or accent pieces I think it would be sweet!
That said, bright colored WtP stuff all over the place is definitely ugly.
I agree. Our nursey is WtP and although I might do something different if I were doing it again, I think it's a sweet theme. Ours is cream, light yellow, and sage green. It was something DH and I both remembered from our younger days.
I hate Winnie the Pooh themed baby stuff, especially nurseries. Barf. A friend of mine is doing this as her nursery theme and keeps posting pics in FB and I literally cringe at every picture.
I agree. I also hate most themed nurseries though, as well as pastels. But, I realize I'm in the minority there..
I hate Winnie the Pooh themed baby stuff, especially nurseries. Barf. A friend of mine is doing this as her nursery theme and keeps posting pics in FB and I literally cringe at every picture.
I don't like Winnie the Pooh-themed stuff either. Although I did by a Winnie the Pooh Pack N' Play for DD - only because it had all the features I was looking for and it's gender neutral so I can use it for the next kid, no matter the sex.
I hate Winnie the Pooh themed baby stuff, especially nurseries. Barf. A friend of mine is doing this as her nursery theme and keeps posting pics in FB and I literally cringe at every picture.
I'll take this one further. I don't like any character themed baby stuff. Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, any kind of Disney, etc. Gag me.
I will say, though, that the one somewhat character theme I like is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. That one is cute.
I don't like wine. I keep trying to make myself like it so I can be a classy drunk, but no success yet.
I don't really like it either. I have found one that I can stand to drink and oddly enough for it to taste good it has to be at the right temp and I have to be in the right mood. I'm clearly weird.
I'm so sick of hashtags. Like, cool you need them for instragram and twitter and stuff, but on random facebook posts it's freaking annoying and pointless. #juststop :P
BFP #1 7.16.13 | EDD 3.27.14 | MC 7.29.13
BFP #2 8.28.13 | EDD 5.5.14 | Simon Francis, Due Date Baby!
I don't like male strippers. (I don't like female strippers that much either, but I don't have as strong of feelings in that matter) I don't find them sexy, they do nothing to turn me on, and I'd much rather see a guy in a pair of boxers than a speedo.
Ditto!
Also, I was really bothered by how many women I know went apeshit over the movie Magic Mike. The posts saying "who cares about the plot, I'm going for the eye candy" particularly bothered me. I know for a fact that the friends posting that in FB would be hurt/offended if their husbands made comments like that about a movie about female strippers. If you and your DH are into strippers, that isn't my business, but the double standard on this issue pisses me off.
married 7.11.09
Me: 31 DH: 36
DD (14) and DS (11) adopted from US Foster care December 2016 BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
I don't like wine. I keep trying to make myself like it so I can be a classy drunk, but no success yet.
I don't really like it either. I have found one that I can stand to drink and oddly enough for it to taste good it has to be at the right temp and I have to be in the right mood. I'm clearly weird.
I'm not a wine fan either, but I found a red one I can actually deal with. It's sweet, but not too sweet.. and it is slightly carbonated so there are some little bubbles. My friend likes it too, and wine usually gives her headaches. If y'all are interested in trying here is the name:
Roscato Rosso Dolce 2011
Here is a random site with a picture of how the bottle looks:
Re: You Owe
blasphemy!
That's ok, leaves more beer for me!
I agree
Ditto. I've never been a huge "baby" person. Of course I'm looking forward to (hopefully) having one but what I'm really looking forward to is when they're old enough to have conversations with and take to disneyland and run around the park etc.
All this ^
Perhaps because calling it a "sex reveal party" would send mixed messages to your guests.
(P.S. I agree with you.)
Me either! It reminds me of drunken college nights...
This - but also, you can't reveal a "gender" before a baby is born anyways. You can know the sex of the baby, NOT the gender. As a wise person once said - "Gender is between the ears, sex is between the legs." I guess my UO is that it drives me bonkers when people talk about finding out the gender of their baby. People need to be educated on the correct terms.
** After 2 1/2 years of Unexplained IF, 2 failed medicated cycles, and 4 failed IUI's - our baby girl came to us through the miracle of Mini IVF! **
I don't get twitter. I really don't. It seems incredibly dumb and useless to me.
I also think adults who get into arguments on FB (especially in the comments section of a photo posted by an organization) are a little pathetic.
BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
PCOS diagnosed secondary infertility
BFP #1 (letrozole 2.5mg + ovidrel) February 2016, MMC April 2016 @ 7 weeks
BFP #2 (letrozole 5mg + ovidrel) July 2016, Beta #1 359, Beta #2 745, Beta #3 11484
EDD April 9th, 2017
I think Winnie the Pooh can be cute if it is done well and the Pooh related stuff is kept minimal. If the room is in soft pastels and plush fabrics with vintage Pooh characters as stuffed animals or accent pieces I think it would be sweet!
That said, bright colored WtP stuff all over the place is definitely ugly.
BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
Dammit! I hate sharing!
I'm so glad you said this. I've been looking for the right words to say this for quite some time, but I was afraid it'd come off offensive. You worded this extremely well.
I think people say "gender" instead of "sex" because it's a more polite word to use in company.
I am right there with you.
I completely agree.
BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
Me either. I also find it to be the least classy thing for a woman to drink.
I love beer and brats, especially together. Yum!
I've never been a huge fan, but I just see it as kind of dated. I have a fb friend who also went with Winnie the Pooh. Just doesn't trip my trigger.
Yes. I agree with this.
I agree. Our nursey is WtP and although I might do something different if I were doing it again, I think it's a sweet theme. Ours is cream, light yellow, and sage green. It was something DH and I both remembered from our younger days.
I agree. I also hate most themed nurseries though, as well as pastels. But, I realize I'm in the minority there..
I don't like Winnie the Pooh-themed stuff either. Although I did by a Winnie the Pooh Pack N' Play for DD - only because it had all the features I was looking for and it's gender neutral so I can use it for the next kid, no matter the sex.
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I'll take this one further. I don't like any character themed baby stuff. Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, any kind of Disney, etc. Gag me.
I will say, though, that the one somewhat character theme I like is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. That one is cute.
I don't really like it either. I have found one that I can stand to drink and oddly enough for it to taste good it has to be at the right temp and I have to be in the right mood. I'm clearly weird.
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Ditto!
Also, I was really bothered by how many women I know went apeshit over the movie Magic Mike. The posts saying "who cares about the plot, I'm going for the eye candy" particularly bothered me. I know for a fact that the friends posting that in FB would be hurt/offended if their husbands made comments like that about a movie about female strippers. If you and your DH are into strippers, that isn't my business, but the double standard on this issue pisses me off.
BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018
I don't really see how this is a bad thing??
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I'm not a wine fan either, but I found a red one I can actually deal with. It's sweet, but not too sweet.. and it is slightly carbonated so there are some little bubbles. My friend likes it too, and wine usually gives her headaches. If y'all are interested in trying here is the name:
Roscato
Rosso Dolce
2011
Here is a random site with a picture of how the bottle looks:
https://www.wineuptv.com/winestore2/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=16056
ME TOO!! I also make anise flavored bread for All Souls Day and nobody will eat it but me.
BFP April 24, 2018 | EDD December 29, 2018