UO Thursday

Jenmarie279 · September 2013

HBirdie said:
Wow, three pages already! Teaches me to sleep in on a Thursday...
I haven't read a thing yet, but I'll throw mine in here- my UO is that I think getting your pregnant belly painted is frickin' weird. I've yet to see one that I was like, "Huh, cool, I'd do that." I just don't get it. Belly casting falls into this category, too. Sure, do it if you want, but I don't understand either of them and I won't do them.

I agree. DH's aunt sent me a msg on FB asking if she could come and paint my belly because it is something she has always wanted to do. I politely declined and she was cool about it. But still...awkward.

noelani42 · September 2013

kimberlymacrae said:

Since we're kind of on a tv show kick, I don't like The Office or Modern Family. I would prefer Boss (Showtime w/ Kelsey Grammar) or The Newsroom any day of the week.

Noooooooooooooooo!!!!

kat81again2 · September 2013

CutieBean79 said:

I think empowering women to have the birth they desire should include encouraging epidurals. A procedure that lessens the discomfort for women in childbirth? Sounds pretty darn empowering to me! I don't get why "improving birth" = "pain med free". That would be the opposite of improving birth for me! In my mind, going without pain meds is so oppositional to feminism. I also think the "breast is best" campaign goes too far and makes women feel inferior who 1) choose not to breastfeed or 2) find breastfeeding too challenging or impossible. How about we stop pressuring women about their personal decisions? Not to mention, the so-called evidence supporting breastfeeding is blown way out of proportion by popular media. Sure, breast milk is better for baby, but not as much as we are made to think. ::puts on flame suit and waits for natural board to throw studies at me::

I agree with all of this. I do think that women should try to breastfeed and that breast IS technically best (for most families), but the movement is WAY too guilt-trippy. I did breastfeed DS but it was SO HARD to establish it and took so long. I would never begrudge someone who'd have quit after my experience, and I hear of so many people with even worse situations. It just sucks that women get told to keep trying even when it's in the best interests of her whole family to give up after a while.

Babymassey13 · September 2013

My first uo: aw!

I dislike when people complain about what this board is "supposed" to be. On both ends. It's not "supposed" to be for anything specific. Its simply for moms that are due around the same time to post their shit up on. It's not here to hug you, it's not here to make you feel better or feel worse. It's not here to create friendships or enemies. It's just here. Whether you're here or not, it is. If people want to be brash they can, if people want to be stupid they can. If brats want to fight about what it's here for they can do that too. Don't get me wrong, this board has provided countless hours of entertainment and a considerable amount of advice and eased of mind on a lot of things. I just don't understand these battles of what it's here for and why people can and cannot do what they please on it. (Aside from breaking the rules, of course) ok that's all. Ta ta!

TKtravels · September 2013

I'm so tired of people who feel entitled to a phone call the second I go into labor, or who feel they have the right to be there when the baby is born. Unless they actively played a part in creating this child, they have no right to anything regarding labor and delivery, plain and simple.

mrsmoxie · September 2013

I can't stand it when someone "likes" their own status, picture, post on Facebook. Of course you like it! You posted it! So many of my family and friends do that, that I feel like its an UO.

Bellodomani · September 2013

jjkaye said:
I do not like the show Big Bang Theory. I've tried watching it and don't think it's funny AT ALL. I don't get why it's so popular.

Agreed!! I also can't stand How I Met Your Mother, which I gather might be a real UO on this board. Give me a good old rerun of Seinfeld any day.

Zmommy2 · September 2013

After all of that, I need to have my own UO. I don't know if this counts or maybe it's a confessional?

I had a really great labor with #1--fast, uncomplicated, etc. But even having gone down that path already and having had a great experience with it, I'm scared about labor. I don't know if any other BTDT moms are scared but it's how I feel now. I think I'm more nervous about it this time than last for some reason. Maybe I'm worried that I have high expectations because things went well last time and they could be so much worse this time. I'm also scared of establishing BFing, but for the opposite reason--it was so unpleasant last time! (even though we did get it and nursed for 17 mo!)

I was just talking to my husband about this last night! I'm way more worried about going into labor and everything going well this time than I was last time. I'm also a lot more worried about the pain this time because I know how it was, instead of just wondering/speculating like you do with your first. And I've had a few painful contractions here and there and those brought back all the memories of the pain and I admit I'm freaked out! I also hated BFing at first last time, it was painful and I was just never one of those mom's who's like "oh it's so beautiful and such a bonding experience". I basically did it because it's what I felt was best for my child, and will do it again this time, but definitely not looking forward to that part. I'm just optomistically hoping that it won't hurt as bad at first this time, like maybe the nips toughened up and stayed that way..

Zmommy2 · September 2013

Kind of a spin off of the breast is best, etc.. But I get really annoyed with how some women are so hoity toity about breast feeding, and I'll up it one, breast feeding AND co-sleeping (I'm talking actually having the baby in the bed with the whole family and probably the dog.. not just in the same room). To each their own, but I don't think it's at all cute when I see siblings sleeping with a newborn right next to them. I know how my 3 year old sleeps, and my husband for that matter, and it just seems dumb to place your newborn in that situation. And millions of women breastfeed, you don't need to post pictures of it on FB, I'm sure there's a ton of really cute pictures of your baby without your big ol areolas and nipples hanging out too..

HBirdie · September 2013

redfallon said:

kimberlymacrae said:

Since we're kind of on a tv show kick, I don't like The Office or Modern Family. I would prefer Boss (Showtime w/ Kelsey Grammar) or The Newsroom any day of the week.

I watched one episode of Modern Family, and even though I like Sofia Vergara, I didn't watch the show again. I liked the original British The Office, but not the American version. That happens a lot with me, though.

This makes me so, so sad. The Office is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. Seriously. I've been watching it through again on Netflix and it's just hilarious! It did take me awhile to get into it, though. The first few episodes I saw (especially the ones that were out of order so I had no context) seemed just really weird and stupid. Now I just cry from laughter at some parts.

HBirdie · September 2013

Re: pumpkin: I also hate pumpkin flavored stuff! But I like pumpkin scented candles. I loooove fall and it makes me sad that I don't like how it tastes. Oh well, at least I have apple and caramel flavors to make me feel fall-ish.

Re: mom-shaming (about breastfeeding/epidurals): I completely agree that empowering a woman should mean empowering them in all choices! I hate the militant breastfeeders that think you're doing something wrong if you don't BF or quit too soon or don't feel comfortable doing it in public. I also hate the epi-shame and the belief that doing it med-free is best. If you want to, that's great, and good for you. But it doesn't make me any weaker or any less of a mom to decide to get an epidural, thankyouvery much.

Re; Fifty Shades: Never read it, never will. And I think I just threw up in my mouth at the term "Greybies." That's a joke, right? Ugh.

CutieBean79 · September 2013

Zmommy2 said:

Kind of a spin off of the breast is best, etc.. But I get really annoyed with how some women are so hoity toity about breast feeding, and I'll up it one, breast feeding AND co-sleeping (I'm talking actually having the baby in the bed with the whole family and probably the dog.. not just in the same room). To each their own, but I don't think it's at all cute when I see siblings sleeping with a newborn right next to them. I know how my 3 year old sleeps, and my husband for that matter, and it just seems dumb to place your newborn in that situation. And millions of women breastfeed, you don't need to post pictures of it on FB, I'm sure there's a ton of really cute pictures of your baby without your big ol areolas and nipples hanging out too..

This seriously made me LOL. I get that it is natural and I'm around women breastfeeding all the time. I think women should have a right to breastfeed in public without feeling shamed. However, sharing pictures of it on FB baffles me too. The moms I know are modest about it and would be horrified if someone took a picture of them with their boob in their babies mouth!

happybride 276 · September 2013

HBirdie said:

Re: pumpkin: I also hate pumpkin flavored stuff! But I like pumpkin scented candles. I loooove fall and it makes me sad that I don't like how it tastes. Oh well, at least I have apple and caramel flavors to make me feel fall-ish.

Re: mom-shaming (about breastfeeding/epidurals): I completely agree that empowering a woman should mean empowering them in all choices! I hate the militant breastfeeders that think you're doing something wrong if you don't BF or quit too soon or don't feel comfortable doing it in public. I also hate the epi-shame and the belief that doing it med-free is best. If you want to, that's great, and good for you. But it doesn't make me any weaker or any less of a mom to decide to get an epidural, thankyouvery much.

Re; Fifty Shades: Never read it, never will. And I think I just threw up in my mouth at the term "Greybies." That's a joke, right? Ugh.

@HBirdie - Every post you write makes me feel like we are so much alike. I could have written your post except I got talked into trashy 50 shades. It's a regret that I will always have. Lol

mcg512 · September 2013

HBirdie said:

Re; Fifty Shades: Never read it, never will. And I think I just threw up in my mouth at the term "Greybies." That's a joke, right? Ugh.

I wish it was...

CutieBean79 · September 2013

Well, I guess another UO I have is that I liked 50 Shades. Not from a literary standpoint, but it was fun to get wrapped up into the fantasy. I could take or leave the sex stuff though.

Cleo421 · September 2013

CutieBean79 said:
Well, I guess another UO I have is that I liked 50 Shades. Not from a literary standpoint, but it was fun to get wrapped up into the fantasy. I could take or leave the sex stuff though.

I liked them too, including all the smutty parts. I mean, Wuthering Heights its not, but they were a fun GP.

HBirdie · September 2013

TKtravels said:

I'm so tired of people who feel entitled to a phone call the second I go into labor, or who feel they have the right to be there when the baby is born. Unless they actively played a part in creating this child, they have no right to anything regarding labor and delivery, plain and simple.

Call me crazy, but I don't think this is a UO. I feel exactly the same way.

Nukke · September 2013

lmtoo89 said:

I dislike the charmin commercials.

Me too. The disgusting bears with the giant asses with bits of toilet paper stuck all over them. It's gross.

michelle7482 · September 2013

Cleo421 said:

CutieBean79 said:
Well, I guess another UO I have is that I liked 50 Shades. Not from a literary standpoint, but it was fun to get wrapped up into the fantasy. I could take or leave the sex stuff though.

I liked them too, including all the smutty parts. I mean, Wuthering Heights its not, but they were a fun GP.

I'm a fan also, can't wait for the movie too!

HBirdie · September 2013

happybride 276 said:

HBirdie said:

Re: pumpkin: I also hate pumpkin flavored stuff! But I like pumpkin scented candles. I loooove fall and it makes me sad that I don't like how it tastes. Oh well, at least I have apple and caramel flavors to make me feel fall-ish.

Re: mom-shaming (about breastfeeding/epidurals): I completely agree that empowering a woman should mean empowering them in all choices! I hate the militant breastfeeders that think you're doing something wrong if you don't BF or quit too soon or don't feel comfortable doing it in public. I also hate the epi-shame and the belief that doing it med-free is best. If you want to, that's great, and good for you. But it doesn't make me any weaker or any less of a mom to decide to get an epidural, thankyouvery much.

Re; Fifty Shades: Never read it, never will. And I think I just threw up in my mouth at the term "Greybies." That's a joke, right? Ugh.

@HBirdie - Every post you write makes me feel like we are so much alike. I could have written your post except I got talked into trashy 50 shades. It's a regret that I will always have. Lol

happybride 276: you're just boosting my confidence like crazy lately! I feel the same, btws

And I'm sorry you read 50 shades. I didn't, and I'm glad. I did get suckered into the first Twilight book, I think I read it my senior year of high school maybe? But I stopped there. I was like, "No way are the rest of these worth my time." haha

Cleo421 said:

Well, I guess another UO I have is that I liked 50 Shades. Not from a literary standpoint, but it was fun to get wrapped up into the fantasy. I could take or leave the sex stuff though.
I liked them too, including all the smutty parts. I mean, Wuthering Heights its not, but they were a fun GP.

Despite my hatred for fifty shades, I don't judge people who read it for the GP. I mean, I'm really not into smut at all, but it's not like I haven't read books beneath me just because they're easy and fun. I think I have "cheap book guilt" (if that's a thing) even worse than other people because I'm a book nerd/snob and have studied literature. But whatever, I reread the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants last month. Sue me. I liked it.

Nukke · September 2013

Habs2Hart said:

happybride 276 said:

MandyCody36 said:

I'm not a fan of all the Fifty Shades of Grey hoopla. Never read the books, won't see the movie.
I also hate the term "greybies" and want to throat punch anyone who assumes my child was conceived because of the book.

you're missing exactly nothing

crap writing, shitty plot lines, and ridiculous characters.

I'm embarrassed that I read all three (once I start something, I have to finish it)... mainly out of curiousity, but man they are trash
Agreed. I had to read all three books. I kept hoping they got better. They didn't. I started skipping through the sex parts because it was too much trash.

Me too. I skipped through the sex parts pretty early in the first book. I just had to see where the story went.

I only got half way through the first book. I couldn't handle how fucking terrible it was. I gave it to my husband and he used it for target practice. I'm not joking.

TKtravels · September 2013

HBirdie said:

TKtravels said:

I'm so tired of people who feel entitled to a phone call the second I go into labor, or who feel they have the right to be there when the baby is born. Unless they actively played a part in creating this child, they have no right to anything regarding labor and delivery, plain and simple.

Call me crazy, but I don't think this is a UO. I feel exactly the same way.

I figured that folks here would relate to this, but the way our families are acting, one would think we said they couldn't see the child until s/he was out of diapers.

Cleo421 · September 2013

Despite my hatred for fifty shades, I don't judge people who read it for the GP. I mean, I'm really not into smut at all, but it's not like I haven't read books beneath me just because they're easy and fun. I think I have "cheap book guilt" (if that's a thing) even worse than other people because I'm a book nerd/snob and have studied literature. But whatever, I reread the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants last month. Sue me. I liked it.

Haha, I'm typically not into chick lit either. I hated, HATED eat, pray, love. I thought the whole thing was super self-indulgent and the author was so out of touch with reality and the real world. A blasphemous opinion, I know.

happybride 276 · September 2013

Cleo421 said:

Despite my hatred for fifty shades, I don't judge people who read it for the GP. I mean, I'm really not into smut at all, but it's not like I haven't read books beneath me just because they're easy and fun. I think I have "cheap book guilt" (if that's a thing) even worse than other people because I'm a book nerd/snob and have studied literature. But whatever, I reread the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants last month. Sue me. I liked it.

Haha, I'm typically not into chick lit either. I hated, HATED eat, pray, love. I thought the whole thing was super self-indulgent and the author was so out of touch with reality and the real world. A blasphemous opinion, I know.

I only read the first two chapters of Eat, Pray, Love for a book club I was in. I could not justify reading any more.

HBirdie · September 2013

happybride 276 said:

Cleo421 said:

Despite my hatred for fifty shades, I don't judge people who read it for the GP. I mean, I'm really not into smut at all, but it's not like I haven't read books beneath me just because they're easy and fun. I think I have "cheap book guilt" (if that's a thing) even worse than other people because I'm a book nerd/snob and have studied literature. But whatever, I reread the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants last month. Sue me. I liked it.
Haha, I'm typically not into chick lit either. I hated, HATED eat, pray, love. I thought the whole thing was super self-indulgent and the author was so out of touch with reality and the real world. A blasphemous opinion, I know.

I only read the first two chapters of Eat, Pray, Love for a book club I was in. I could not justify reading any more.

Yup, see.. I like Eat Pray Love. /shameface

msronzio · September 2013

megd11 said:

auroraloo said:

I'm 39 weeks and 3 days. I'm done. I would happily take an elective induction today. Flame away.

I'm 39 weeks and 5 days. Also done. Just found out if my baby doesn't come out on her own she will be born on Friday the 13th....I feel that is just asking for problems! Judge me.

LOL. No way! My BFF was born on a Friday the 13th (her birthday would be the day of your induction date!). She may be a hellion and very opinionated and outspoken, but she is in school for psychology and she's extremely smart. This is also the BFF I bragged about a few weeks ago... The one who brought me shelves for my nursery, did my dishes while I was asleep, took out my trash, AND left me chocolate with a cute note.

All of that to say... Hopefully your LO comes on her own, but if she doesnt... She's still gonna be someone's totally awesome BFF

msronzio · September 2013

My UO is that I'm not at all excited for my body recovery after the PP stage. The women around me keep going "I bet you're so excited to fit back into your old jeans! You'll look great!" And I'm really just not excited at all about that. Idk. I can't remember not being pregnant. Like, back when I didn't have to try on 3-4 different outfits to go out not looking like shit. The idea just seems so foreign to me. Maybe I should start being excited, but I'm not, I'm even in the midst of going through all my old prepregnancy clothes and washing it all, wondering how I could be excited for it.

I guess I'm sort of used to the fact that at this point I just wear whatever is comfortable and still fits rather than whatever looks super classy and pretty.

happybride 276 · September 2013

HBirdie said:

happybride 276 said:

Cleo421 said:

Despite my hatred for fifty shades, I don't judge people who read it for the GP. I mean, I'm really not into smut at all, but it's not like I haven't read books beneath me just because they're easy and fun. I think I have "cheap book guilt" (if that's a thing) even worse than other people because I'm a book nerd/snob and have studied literature. But whatever, I reread the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants last month. Sue me. I liked it.
Haha, I'm typically not into chick lit either. I hated, HATED eat, pray, love. I thought the whole thing was super self-indulgent and the author was so out of touch with reality and the real world. A blasphemous opinion, I know.

I only read the first two chapters of Eat, Pray, Love for a book club I was in. I could not justify reading any more.

Yup, see.. I like Eat Pray Love. /shameface

I guess this would have to have happened one time or another. At least it isnt a big topic. I think we can work through this. LOL

happybride 276 · September 2013

msronzio said:

megd11 said:

auroraloo said:

I'm 39 weeks and 3 days. I'm done. I would happily take an elective induction today. Flame away.

I'm 39 weeks and 5 days. Also done. Just found out if my baby doesn't come out on her own she will be born on Friday the 13th....I feel that is just asking for problems! Judge me.

LOL. No way! My BFF was born on a Friday the 13th (her birthday would be the day of your induction date!). She may be a hellion and very opinionated and outspoken, but she is in school for psychology and she's extremely smart. This is also the BFF I bragged about a few weeks ago... The one who brought me shelves for my nursery, did my dishes while I was asleep, took out my trash, AND left me chocolate with a cute note.

All of that to say... Hopefully your LO comes on her own, but if she doesnt... She's still gonna be someone's totally awesome BFF

This makes me feel better. I already know that he is going to be a handful, so maybe the 13th is a good birthday.

HBirdie · September 2013

happybride 276 said:

happybride 276 said:

Cleo421 said:

Despite my hatred for fifty shades, I don't judge people who read it for the GP. I mean, I'm really not into smut at all, but it's not like I haven't read books beneath me just because they're easy and fun. I think I have "cheap book guilt" (if that's a thing) even worse than other people because I'm a book nerd/snob and have studied literature. But whatever, I reread the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants last month. Sue me. I liked it.
Haha, I'm typically not into chick lit either. I hated, HATED eat, pray, love. I thought the whole thing was super self-indulgent and the author was so out of touch with reality and the real world. A blasphemous opinion, I know.

I only read the first two chapters of Eat, Pray, Love for a book club I was in. I could not justify reading any more.

Yup, see.. I like Eat Pray Love. /shameface
I guess this would have to have happened one time or another. At least it isnt a big topic. I think we can work through this. LOL

It's hard to find a good I'm sorry gif, turns out. No but for real.

happybride 276 · September 2013

HBirdie said:

happybride 276 said:

HBirdie said:

happybride 276 said:

Cleo421 said:

Despite my hatred for fifty shades, I don't judge people who read it for the GP. I mean, I'm really not into smut at all, but it's not like I haven't read books beneath me just because they're easy and fun. I think I have "cheap book guilt" (if that's a thing) even worse than other people because I'm a book nerd/snob and have studied literature. But whatever, I reread the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants last month. Sue me. I liked it.
Haha, I'm typically not into chick lit either. I hated, HATED eat, pray, love. I thought the whole thing was super self-indulgent and the author was so out of touch with reality and the real world. A blasphemous opinion, I know.

I only read the first two chapters of Eat, Pray, Love for a book club I was in. I could not justify reading any more.

Yup, see.. I like Eat Pray Love. /shameface

I guess this would have to have happened one time or another. At least it isnt a big topic. I think we can work through this. LOL

It's hard to find a good I'm sorry gif, turns out. No but for real.

Ha! Don't blame yourself. It could be me. You have Eat, Pray, Love, and I have 50 Shades. We are both guilty of reading bad books. We can get past this.

DaniB091 · September 2013

msronzio said:
My UO is that I'm not at all excited for my body recovery after the PP stage. The women around me keep going "I bet you're so excited to fit back into your old jeans! You'll look great!" And I'm really just not excited at all about that. Idk. I can't remember not being pregnant. Like, back when I didn't have to try on 3-4 different outfits to go out not looking like shit. The idea just seems so foreign to me. Maybe I should start being excited, but I'm not, I'm even in the midst of going through all my old prepregnancy clothes and washing it all, wondering how I could be excited for it.
I guess I'm sort of used to the fact that at this point I just wear whatever is comfortable and still fits rather than whatever looks super classy and pretty.

I started taking out my pre pregnancy clothes also, about a week and a half after delivery. It was overwhelming. I lost 20lbs of my weight gain at that point, but it was a bit depressing because my pre pregnancy clothes still don't fit. I'm living in maternity pants and nursing tops currently. I thought I'd be excited about my old clothes, but now not so much...

redfallon · September 2013

happybride 276 said:

msronzio said:

megd11 said:

auroraloo said:

I'm 39 weeks and 3 days. I'm done. I would happily take an elective induction today. Flame away.

I'm 39 weeks and 5 days. Also done. Just found out if my baby doesn't come out on her own she will be born on Friday the 13th....I feel that is just asking for problems! Judge me.

LOL. No way! My BFF was born on a Friday the 13th (her birthday would be the day of your induction date!). She may be a hellion and very opinionated and outspoken, but she is in school for psychology and she's extremely smart. This is also the BFF I bragged about a few weeks ago... The one who brought me shelves for my nursery, did my dishes while I was asleep, took out my trash, AND left me chocolate with a cute note.

All of that to say... Hopefully your LO comes on her own, but if she doesnt... She's still gonna be someone's totally awesome BFF

This makes me feel better. I already know that he is going to be a handful, so maybe the 13th is a good birthday.

---------
9/13 is also my Grandma's birthday. She died in 2009, a year before I met DH. If I wasn't getting induced, and ready to be induced, it'd be really cool to have this LO be born on my Grandma's birthday AND it being Friday the 13th is icing!

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