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HBirdie · January 2014

starscream said:

HBirdie said:

I think this is a UO because I'm not a very progressive person? IDK.

We got a box of six Charlie Banana cloth diapers in the mail yesterday. When I ordered, I saw that one of them was bright pink and I figured I'd just sell it and it wouldn't be too hard to do, since it's brand new and all. When I said that and show DH the diaper (which is BRIGHT pink), he was like, "Why can't he wear it?" I was like, "Uh, I don't know, it's pink?" Now he's insisting that we keep it and that it's fine for Caleb to wear it. It's not that big a deal to me for boys to wear pink (I know pink polos especially are really in and fashionable for guys, whatever). But I still feel weird putting this very bright pink diaper on my boy. But I'll do it, I guess. I don't know.

I was a CJ major in college so I know all too well about how gender is a social construct yada yada yada but there are some things I cannot bear to put my boy in. The hot pink diaper would be one of them. ::sigh::

Right? I mean, I'm not, like, a huge traditionalist. I really do believe boys can do everything girls can and vice versa, and I don't think there's anything WRONG with him wearing a pink diaper. I wouldn't judge someone else putting their boy in it either. I just don't want to. :-??

eyris · January 2014

psychgirl33 said:

redfallon said:

I hate Elmo. I can't stand the way he talks in third person. I'm going to try my best to deter him from LO.
----------// Me too! Elmo is to Grover as Scrappy Doo is to Scooby Doo.

Me, three. DD1 doesn't watch much TV, but that is one I'm avoiding at all costs. She knows who Elmo is from books at daycare, and she asked to watch him once and I let her and she turned it off after just a minute and has never asked again. I think she thought he was annoying, too. I seriously counted that as a win.

Maybe this is more of a FFFC, but E already loves Elmo.

I've been making Nutribullet smoothies in the morning, so after I'm done feeding him I'll prop him sitting up in the Boppy and put on the PBS kids channel. It distracts him long enough so I can make my smoothie and keeps him in a less spit-up inducing position.

Anyway, when Elmo comes on Sesame Street the last few mornings he just lights up! Like full on crunched up smiling face and cooing and squealing. It's freaking adorable so by default I'm cool with Elmo.

Violet1372 · January 2014

redfallon said:

Leggings are only appropriate when wearing a tunic style sweater or shirt or something long that covers your butt. I see too many people wearing them with shirts that hit at the waist and it is so not attractive.
Agreed.

This for sure! Legging IMO are suppose to be like tights. I do not want to see all that you shoved into your leggings.. not attractive AT ALL

Violet1372 · January 2014

Also I totally wear yoga pants to work. and I will wear PJ pants out to the store. My favorite happen to be a fleece hot pink with penguins on it. FLAME AWAY!

My UO: I hate drama llama posts. I have no idea how you have the time to go read through out boards to find them. I mean if you got that much free time on your hands more power to you. It is just not something that I would ever go searching to boards for
[I also think this is going to be a very unpopular opinion and have prepared myself for flaming here as well]

eyris · January 2014

HBirdie said:

starscream said:

HBirdie said:

I think this is a UO because I'm not a very progressive person? IDK.

We got a box of six Charlie Banana cloth diapers in the mail yesterday. When I ordered, I saw that one of them was bright pink and I figured I'd just sell it and it wouldn't be too hard to do, since it's brand new and all. When I said that and show DH the diaper (which is BRIGHT pink), he was like, "Why can't he wear it?" I was like, "Uh, I don't know, it's pink?" Now he's insisting that we keep it and that it's fine for Caleb to wear it. It's not that big a deal to me for boys to wear pink (I know pink polos especially are really in and fashionable for guys, whatever). But I still feel weird putting this very bright pink diaper on my boy. But I'll do it, I guess. I don't know.

I was a CJ major in college so I know all too well about how gender is a social construct yada yada yada but there are some things I cannot bear to put my boy in. The hot pink diaper would be one of them. ::sigh::

Right? I mean, I'm not, like, a huge traditionalist. I really do believe boys can do everything girls can and vice versa, and I don't think there's anything WRONG with him wearing a pink diaper. I wouldn't judge someone else putting their boy in it either. I just don't want to. :-??

I actually think I'd be okay with putting something bright pink on E. I'd have more of a problem with more of a baby pink, but maybe that's just because I generally hate pastels.

HBirdie · January 2014

AFwifelife said:

HBirdie said:

I think this is a UO because I'm not a very progressive person? IDK.

We got a box of six Charlie Banana cloth diapers in the mail yesterday. When I ordered, I saw that one of them was bright pink and I figured I'd just sell it and it wouldn't be too hard to do, since it's brand new and all. When I said that and show DH the diaper (which is BRIGHT pink), he was like, "Why can't he wear it?" I was like, "Uh, I don't know, it's pink?" Now he's insisting that we keep it and that it's fine for Caleb to wear it. It's not that big a deal to me for boys to wear pink (I know pink polos especially are really in and fashionable for guys, whatever). But I still feel weird putting this very bright pink diaper on my boy. But I'll do it, I guess. I don't know.

Every once in a while there will be a post on the CD board about whether a dipe is too girly. Many of the regs (including me!) have a "girly" diaper they have no issue putting on their boy. If anything, use it when you are hanging out at home and choose a different color when you are out.

Yeah, that's what we decided to do. For playtime at home I conceded that it didn't really matter.

It was cute because DH was like, "Well, we're going to have more kids... there will probably be a girl in there and then you're going to be mad at me for letting you sell the pink diaper. And you're going to have to go out and buy another one. Might as well save yourself the trouble." haha!

VitaLuna · January 2014

Violet1372 said:
Also I totally wear yoga pants to work. and I will wear PJ pants out to the store. My favorite happen to be a fleece hot pink with penguins on it. FLAME AWAY!

I'm embarrassed for you.

jlp0528 · January 2014

AFwifelife said:

Violet1372 said:

My UO: I hate drama llama posts. I have no idea how you have the time to go read through out boards to find them. I mean if you got that much free time on your hands more power to you. It is just not something that I would ever go searching to boards for
[I also think this is going to be a very unpopular opinion and have prepared myself for flaming here as well]

I only have time because DS uses me a pacifier so I spend most my day bored on the couch. I wish I had something better to do

@AFwifelife ditto on the pacifier thing

:-w

Violet1372 · January 2014

jpryber0528 said:

Violet1372 said:

My UO: I hate drama llama posts. I have no idea how you have the time to go read through out boards to find them. I mean if you got that much free time on your hands more power to you. It is just not something that I would ever go searching to boards for
[I also think this is going to be a very unpopular opinion and have prepared myself for flaming here as well]

I only have time because DS uses me a pacifier so I spend most my day bored on the couch. I wish I had something better to do
@AFwifelife ditto on the pacifier thing :-w

Aww ladies. That sucks. I will say if Soph was using me as a pacifier all day and I was glued to my couch I may be on the hunt for the llamas. :-<

noelani42 · January 2014

AFwifelife said:

I only have time because DS uses me a pacifier so I spend most my day bored on the couch. I wish I had something better to do

Ellie doesnt do this anymore and I kinda miss it...now she eats for 5-10 minutes and she's done and wants to be entertained again

Violet1372 · January 2014

@AFwifelife - for sure. Now that I think about how many times a day I put that pacifier in soph's mouth I would be SCREWED if she didn't take one.

happybride 276 · January 2014

AlejandraN2 said:
happybride 276 Wish i could help! Virtual shopping trip? I often take my friends shopping and the only issue is that they end up buying more than they thought they were going to but they are happy

That would be so awesome. Right now I am too cheep to spend a lot of money on clothes I don't plan to wear long. So I have old navy sweaters and Ny and Co work pants. Super boring. Oh and I can't accessorize. Just don't get it.

beckalecka · January 2014

PrettyInPearls23 said:
I hate baby socks, so hell yes I'll send my son to daycare in a sleeper. He's a baby...he'll have plenty of time for wearing real clothes. Once it gets warmer and he doesn't need socks I'll be happy to put him in a onesie and pair of pants/shorts.

I agree. It is cold where I live and socks fall off all the time. Plus it seems when I do put LO in a onesie and pants to go out that is when she has explosive poops.

kennazebrowsky · January 2014

Alexis has some boys onesies and pjs that she wears no big deal. Wouldn't put one in her in public but around the house and work I don't care

bumpuser10024844 · January 2014

I am a PE teacher. I wear yoga pants/sweat pants/ work out clothes to work every day. Not pajamas! @hbirdie I wouldn't let my son wear bright pink either. But, fwiw, I think cloth diapering is pretty progressive. Look at you, reducing waste and stuff. Lol

CDMay2006 · January 2014

VitaLuna said:
... Is it really that hard to put a pair of pants on? ...

This is a bold inquiry on this board

HBirdie · January 2014

AFwifelife said:

Violet1372 said:

My UO: I hate drama llama posts. I have no idea how you have the time to go read through out boards to find them. I mean if you got that much free time on your hands more power to you. It is just not something that I would ever go searching to boards for
[I also think this is going to be a very unpopular opinion and have prepared myself for flaming here as well]

I only have time because DS uses me a pacifier so I spend most my day bored on the couch. I wish I had something better to do

And to be fair, it really isn't hard to find them. It's not like you're necessarily hunting through pages and pages of boards and reading every thread. You go to a high-drama board (1st/2nd/3rd tri, TTGP, etc.), you scroll until you see an enticing title or a thread with pages of responses, click, and skim to see if it's juicy.

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