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2ismymax · September 2013

I hate pictures of baby boys bare chested, with just a tie or a bow tie. IF they ever wear a tie or a bowtie, it should be with a damn shirt.

Kmbaybay · September 2013

It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.

2ismymax · September 2013

savannah_girl said:

It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.
going by months is standard in the first 3 years.

3 years??? Maybe I can see two years, three is too far.

melissamello · September 2013

Kmbaybay said:
It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.

I agree. When I ask someone, a simple 1, 2, 2 and a half etc is a lot easier to understand than in months. Please don't make me do math lol

2ismymax · September 2013

savannah_girl said:

savannah_girl said:

It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.
going by months is standard in the first 3 years.

3 years??? Maybe I can see two years, three is too far.
Nope 3 years. I am scheduled for my DDs 36 month wellcheck. not 3 years but 36 months.

Yeah, at my dr's office it's the 2 year visit and the 3 year visit. Guess it's different everywhere. I say I have a 2 year old, not a 24 month old.

ABColeslaw · September 2013

2ismymax said:

I hate pictures of baby boys bare chested, with just a tie or a bow tie. IF they ever wear a tie or a bowtie, it should be with a damn shirt.

Speaking of pictures, I hate hate hate seeing pictures with toddlers posed on train tracks. I know it is supposed to be artsy, but everything in me screams "Get your kid off the tracks!" lol.

Meg&Austin · September 2013

I hate seeing a toddler with a binky un their mouth 24/7. Maybe at bedtime but I don't think a 3 year old needs to be walking around with one in their mouth all day.

melissamello · September 2013

ABColeslaw said:

2ismymax said:

I hate pictures of baby boys bare chested, with just a tie or a bow tie. IF they ever wear a tie or a bowtie, it should be with a damn shirt.

Speaking of pictures, I hate hate hate seeing pictures with toddlers posed on train tracks. I know it is supposed to be artsy, but everything in me screams "Get your kid off the tracks!" lol.

On actual train tracks? I don't think I've ever seen that but it does sound disturbing.

gurleymomma · September 2013

I hate sports cars.they are to tiny and i think there ugly

ABColeslaw · September 2013

Until 3, there is a big difference in half ages. a one year old and an 18 month old are two completely different things. I personally think I did months up until 2 years and then did "He just turned 2" until he was 2.5. Then he was two and a half. Just before 3 we said "He is almost 3" For some reason after 3 it just doesn't matter. To me 3 is 3 is 3.

runningyogimama · September 2013

I'm down with months until 2, because they're so different month to month up until then.

But weeks? Weeks shouldn't be used past 3 months. Don't tell me your baby is 28 weeks old. Use months. Half months if needed.

Empireceo · September 2013

God, I hope this sin't unpopular... Articles like this make me botth stabby and seriously afraid to have a daughter. https://www.fixthefamily.com/blog/6-reasons-to-not-send-your-daughter-to-college

SMM1986 · September 2013

Kmbaybay said:
It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.

DH and I were just talking about this over the weekend. Drives me crazy too.

runningyogimama · September 2013

Empireceo said:
God, I hope this sin't unpopular...

Articles like this make me botth stabby and seriously afraid to have a daughter. https://www.fixthefamily.com/blog/6-reasons-to-not-send-your-daughter-to-college

I can honestly say that I've never come across an article like that, ever. And it's so not mainstream it has never been a worry for me, having a daughter.

Empireceo · September 2013

JmeJme said:

God, I hope this sin't unpopular... Articles like this make me botth stabby and seriously afraid to have a daughter. https://www.fixthefamily.com/blog/6-reasons-to-not-send-your-daughter-to-college
I can honestly say that I've never come across an article like that, ever. And it's so not mainstream it has never been a worry for me, having a daughter.

It's not uncommon if you have any ties to a religious community. As a liberal Catholic, I can tell you it's a constant struggle to find other non-crazies.

2ismymax · September 2013

Empireceo said:

JmeJme said:

God, I hope this sin't unpopular... Articles like this make me botth stabby and seriously afraid to have a daughter. https://www.fixthefamily.com/blog/6-reasons-to-not-send-your-daughter-to-college
I can honestly say that I've never come across an article like that, ever. And it's so not mainstream it has never been a worry for me, having a daughter.

It's not uncommon if you have any ties to a religious community. As a liberal Catholic, I can tell you it's a constant struggle to find other non-crazies.

UT OH, did you really just bring up religion in the UO thread??
Here we go.......
Religious lunatics have no place spewing their garbage all over the internet. :-S

Chellbell20 · September 2013

Kmbaybay said:

It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.

I agree, after 2 just use years. And I don't think you should ever use weeks for a baby, use months.

Empireceo · September 2013

2ismymax said:

Empireceo said:

JmeJme said:

God, I hope this sin't unpopular... Articles like this make me botth stabby and seriously afraid to have a daughter. https://www.fixthefamily.com/blog/6-reasons-to-not-send-your-daughter-to-college
I can honestly say that I've never come across an article like that, ever. And it's so not mainstream it has never been a worry for me, having a daughter.

It's not uncommon if you have any ties to a religious community. As a liberal Catholic, I can tell you it's a constant struggle to find other non-crazies.

UT OH, did you really just bring up religion in the UO thread??
Here we go.......
Religious lunatics have no place spewing their garbage all over the internet. :-S

I hope you're not accusing me of spewing garbage because I think girls should go to college. Religious people have as much right as anyone to state their opinions on the internet, especially considering that most Americans identify as one religion or another. You're welcome to disagree with anything (as I just did in my earlier post) but I don't see how labeling anyone as a "lunatic" out of hand is respectful or mature.

Kmbaybay · September 2013

Chellbell20 said:

Kmbaybay said:

It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.

I agree, after 2 just use years. And I don't think you should ever use weeks for a baby, use months.

I think we used weeks for 2 months maybe 3 as far as doctors visits were concerned.. ie 6 wk check up-- but at 3 months, she was 3 months

2ismymax · September 2013

Empireceo said:

2ismymax said:

Empireceo said:

JmeJme said:

God, I hope this sin't unpopular... Articles like this make me botth stabby and seriously afraid to have a daughter. https://www.fixthefamily.com/blog/6-reasons-to-not-send-your-daughter-to-college
I can honestly say that I've never come across an article like that, ever. And it's so not mainstream it has never been a worry for me, having a daughter.

It's not uncommon if you have any ties to a religious community. As a liberal Catholic, I can tell you it's a constant struggle to find other non-crazies.

UT OH, did you really just bring up religion in the UO thread??
Here we go.......
Religious lunatics have no place spewing their garbage all over the internet. :-S

I hope you're not accusing me of spewing garbage because I think girls should go to college. Religious people have as much right as anyone to state their opinions on the internet, especially considering that most Americans identify as one religion or another. You're welcome to disagree with anything (as I just did in my earlier post) but I don't see how labeling anyone as a "lunatic" out of hand is respectful or mature.

OH DEAR LORD. I was talking about the article, not YOU. Relax. @empireceo

Hdizzle05 · September 2013

I hate cartoon/character clothing, shoes, backpacks, etc. on kids

TheBeeCharmer · September 2013

Starting a new one. I'm so sick of seeing recipes on Facebook a billion times a day. Maybe it's because I'm nauseous, but Facebook does also not equal Pinterest.

Peaceb0ne · September 2013

I really dislike overly cutesy baby announcements. Anything with Prego pasta sauce or a heart around the belly makes me cringe. Also, the word prego/preggo--I just can't.

MMason12 · September 2013

Kmbaybay said:

It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.

I agree!!!! I hate having to sit there and do the math! I mean come on... after their 1st birthday you should step away from the months and start using years!

Kmbaybay · September 2013

Hdizzle05 said:
I hate cartoon/character clothing, shoes, backpacks, etc. on kids

DD gets hand-me-downs from a 2nd cousin-- that go straight to charity. My child will never wear "Hello Kitty"

melissamello · September 2013

Kmbaybay said:

Hdizzle05 said:
I hate cartoon/character clothing, shoes, backpacks, etc. on kids

DD gets hand-me-downs from a 2nd cousin-- that go straight to charity. My child will never wear "Hello Kitty"

if I have a girl she will ONLY wear hello kitty. lol I'm a little obsessed...

typeset · September 2013

2ismymax said:
I hate pictures of baby boys bare chested, with just a tie or a bow tie. IF they ever wear a tie or a bowtie, it should be with a damn shirt.

So this doesn't do it for you, either?

typeset · September 2013

ErBear1010 said:

If we're going the religion route-I'm not baptizing my child and my child will not have Godparents.

My kid has thereisnogodparents. That's what they call themselves.

mer313131 · September 2013

UO: I don't think college is necessary or the right route for everyone. There is a HUGE demand for skilled tradesmen (plumbers, electricians, welders, etc) and not enough people to fill those positions. Also, many times, experience (that you can build in your late teens/early 20's) trumps a degree when you're looking for a job. Obviously if your dream is becoming a doctor, teacher or lawyer, etc., college is most definitely necessary, but I feel kind of sick when I hear about a relative/friend's child going for a degree in sports management/philosophy/business at a fancy college.

chknma · September 2013

I don't get big hair bows for little babies that are bald/have little hair. I especially dislike the ones made out of artificial flowers. Yuck

I also don't get piercing babies ears.

People asked what "his" name was for DD for months. She was a baldy and we happened to buy a bright blue stroller because we were team green and it was our favorite color. I'm pretty sure she won't be scared for life.

Empireceo · September 2013

mer313131 said:

UO: I don't think college is necessary or the right route for everyone. There is a HUGE demand for skilled tradesmen (plumbers, electricians, welders, etc) and not enough people to fill those positions. Also, many times, experience (that you can build in your late teens/early 20's) trumps a degree when you're looking for a job. Obviously if your dream is becoming a doctor, teacher or lawyer, etc., college is most definitely necessary, but I feel kind of sick when I hear about a relative/friend's child going for a degree in sports management/philosophy/business at a fancy college.

I actually totally agree with this, especially considering the amount of debt a lot of young adults start life with after school.

Junebug060609 · September 2013

melissamello said:

Kmbaybay said:
It drives me nuts when people tell their kids age in months- after the age of 2, like, "dd is 37 months", no, she is 3.. Drives. Me. Crazy.
I agree. When I ask someone, a simple 1, 2, 2 and a half etc is a lot easier to understand than in months. Please don't make me do math lol

You'll do it easily in your head when you have a 23 month old of your own

Kmbaybay · September 2013

melissamello said:

Kmbaybay said:

Hdizzle05 said:
I hate cartoon/character clothing, shoes, backpacks, etc. on kids

DD gets hand-me-downs from a 2nd cousin-- that go straight to charity. My child will never wear "Hello Kitty"
if I have a girl she will ONLY wear hello kitty. lol I'm a little obsessed...

Haha! Well if you happen to live in SC check out the upstate goodwills-- we
Donate several times a year

Rocknroll64 · September 2013

This probably isn't unpopular but I hate seeing maternity ads with super skinny women with tiny pregnant bellies. That isn't realistic, put a real pregnant woman on there.

thagy2012 · September 2013

TheBeeCharmer said:

Starting a new one. I'm so sick of seeing recipes on Facebook a billion times a day. Maybe it's because I'm nauseous, but Facebook does also not equal Pinterest.

This!! And Pinterest, too!! I can barely look at my newsfeed without wanting to yack everywhere!!

nightmare_of_beauty · September 2013

ABColeslaw said:

2ismymax said:

I hate pictures of baby boys bare chested, with just a tie or a bow tie. IF they ever wear a tie or a bowtie, it should be with a damn shirt.

Speaking of pictures, I hate hate hate seeing pictures with toddlers posed on train tracks. I know it is supposed to be artsy, but everything in me screams "Get your kid off the tracks!" lol.

I hate pictures of people holding up picture frames. SIL got them done and I don't like it. H says their photographer didn't do it right, it looks better when it's "done right" but hers look like all the others I've seen out there so I think he's just crazy.

kb2bkk · September 2013

Hdizzle05 said:

I hate cartoon/character clothing, shoes, backpacks, etc. on kids

I do too! My poor 57 week old (or as I tell most people, just turned 2) DD loves all things Disney, and the only character clothing I let her wear are pajamas. Even those have been hidden because she throws a fit when the princess night gown has to come off in the morning!

mrstengallonhat1 · September 2013

I hate when people refer to their children as "Baby ______ just smiled for the first time." I don't know why, but I feel like just using the kids' name should be sufficient.

I also don't need a play-by-play of your kids' days. Oh? Tommy went potty in the toilet? Please don't post than on social media.

honey740 · September 2013

If an occasional Dora or Yo Gabba Gabba shirt makes my DD really happy, I can overlook my snobbishness a little to let her wear it. No one gives a shit.

My DD has hear ears pierced and it looks super cute and we did it so young she has never played with them. She got called a boy as an infant even with them in so I definitely didn't do it for that reason.

honey740 · September 2013

ErBear1010 said:

Social media route? I got one! When my friends are pregnant and they complain every day about something with their pregnancy! It's almost like they HATE being pregnant! That's for here-where we all can sympathize. Facebook? Not so much. Take some belly pics if you want and let it go. Facebook is not a pregnancy support group. I don't need to know every gross detail on my newsfeed.

That's when you send them the link to the bump. FTR- I do hate being pregnant, I just keep it here and to my family :-)

pandadair · September 2013

ErBear1010 said:

typeset said:

ErBear1010 said:

If we're going the religion route-I'm not baptizing my child and my child will not have Godparents.

My kid has thereisnogodparents. That's what they call themselves.

That's great!!! My sister is DD's godmother and she is an atheist. I'm definitely telling her about this! That's her new name!

I'm stealing this one, too. Really looking forward to hearing thoughts from every single person in my husband's huge Catholic family about us not baptizing our child. It started the second we got married and I'm all...

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