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March 2014 Moms
Most annoying pinner ever
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Re: Most annoying pinner ever
I don't follow her and really know nothing about her. I think this whole thing falls into the general annoyance category of social media nowadays. Everyone needs someone to tell them how amazing they look, or how great they are, or how whatever they are doing deserves a big thumbs up. However, I don't think her unrealistic portrayal of a post-baby body is any different from what is splashed all over every magazine, print ad, or website out there about the 'ideal' body, whether it is pre-baby, post-baby, or no-baby. Her ability to bounce back is obviously not the norm and I would sincerely hope that no one would have that expectation....or worse, be made to feel less than adequate when their experience differs and they don't look like she does. She worked hard (I assume), so to me she deserves to look fit. Overall though, I don't care and am not motivated nor am I demoralized by her rapid return to her former size...it's her journey and it has absolutely nothing to do with me or how I will recover. I'll get back to my pre-preg size...but like last time I won't need a big ol' cheering section to do so or to tell me how awesome I am along the way. I'm perfectly capable of holding myself accountable and not relying on accolades from FB or blogs to reach my goals. However, if someone needs that, then I guess it's good that there are people out there willing to pat them on the back and 'follow' them.
Again I have no clue what her blog is about. If she provides fitness tips, they should be taken at face value...not as a promise that 'if you do these you will look like me.' If her blog is simply posting pics of herself, then I'd say it is the fault of those who follow it if they feel bad and make comparisons to their own physique. If someone out there is motivated by her, then I guess it's a job well done.
Meanwhile, I agree with the poster who inquired that farm boys wife was developing a conspiracy theiry or some other delusion. Another poster stated this was the twilight zone lol. She might be right" who would have thought that women would be so hostile over seeing a fit mother. Sia DOES NOT look unhealthy. Pregnancy is not an excuse to be completely overweight. Sia is breastfeeding her son like a champ obviously, she is not anorexic and she has a great milk supply.
... sorry to say but if she's trying to become some well known blogger then putting herself in the limelight means you will be judged. If you don't like it, don't do it.
I for one, did not start my own public blog. I chose to participate in an online forum on the bump and did not expect some blogger to blast my username on the internet for all to see. Is it possible that random people can just stumble upon the birth club forum and find me? yeah sure but typically that doesn't happen. Do I expect my username to be advertised on some blog with an unknown amount of readers... and then to see LINKS to my post?? I did not choose to be a public blogger, she did.
So first of all, that pisses me the fuck off.
Oh but for some reason she thinks it's OK to "reply" via her public blog?? WTF?? Seems like she'll do anything to increase viewership.
Isn't what she is saying/doing the definition of hypocritical?
This is a DISCUSSION board. The point is to DISCUSS things. We have OPINIONS. I am entitled to my OPINION. What's the difference between saying this lady is annoying (which I'm now convinced of) to commenting on what happens on Keeping Up With the Kardashians??
And why the fuck does this lady think it's at all effective to post on HER blog a response.... instead she sends her pathetic minions to this board, which is intended for women who are expecting children in the month of March, to defend her??
Someone even commented how "it's very mature of you to address it like this instead of firing back with more negativity". Really?? Mature? If she wants to participate in the discussion... make a god damn username, announce yourself as Sia, and reply!
Seriously, I'm pissed that she just blasted my username on her blog. Irresponsible, rude, inconsiderate blogger if you ask me.
I wonder if she'll take pictures of people who might talk about her at Starbucks and "reply" publicly about their opinions if that ever happens. Childish...
Whatever, if she can do it, fine, I don't really care. It doesn't change the fact that I think she's annoying.
To any literate person there is a lot to be inferred with the title which should directly relate to whatever message she is trying to convey.
1) "pressures" ... this suggests she acknowledging the fact that countless (too many) women feel pressured to look a certain way after having a baby, which in turn suggests that these pressures result is negative things (depression etc.)
2) Expectations vs Reality. .... she has expectations first, and the washboard stomach is the first picture.... reality is the 2nd word, Kate middleton is the 2nd picture. Any normal person would infer that she is saying that the washboard stomach is what society and women "expect" but the lovely Kate Middleton is the "reality"
To me, and I'm sure to many, this suggests that Sia is trying to argue that there are unrealistic expectations and then there's a reality and we should focus on reality instead of striving for what is unrealistic.
THEN Sia posts a picture of herself hours after giving birth... and that picture aligns more with the "unrealistic" washboard stomach.
Again, is this not the definition of hypocritical? HENCE why I said she was annoying.
Seriously. Is that not disturbing?
I don't care that her body is the way it is because of hours and hours of exercise and clean eating. She's blasting an image on the internet that undoubtedly proliferates an obsession with weight and body image AND she's targeting a group of women who are likely going through many physical and emotional changes and i'm sure many have countless hurdles to cross once having a baby (exhaustion, depression, self esteem, energy, trying to care for a living thing). What does this spell??
It spells the fact that she is, to some extent, part of the problem in our society for why women struggle with such intense body/weight issues.
But apparently that makes us all jealous .... yeah, ok.
Yeah, I don't get why some CNAs and MAs call themselves nurses. I'm a CNA going through nursing school for the LPN to RN bridge program. Certified Nursing Assistant. CNAs assist nurses, that doesn't mean they are nurses.
I don't know where I'm going with this, I just get a little ragey when other CNAs and MAs do that.
ETA: Apparently, quoting is hard
She needs to get over herself, so what if someone thinks you're annoying?!? Get over it. Apparently she needs other peoples' admiration more than her white knights thought.
Little Man arrived 3/28/14 at 10:32pm
9 lb 1 oz & 21 3/4 inches
"To any literate person there is a lot to be inferred with the title which should directly relate to whatever message she is trying to convey.
1) "pressures" ... this suggests she acknowledging the fact that countless (too many) women feel pressured to look a certain way after having a baby, which in turn suggests that these pressures result is negative things (depression etc.)
2) Expectations vs Reality. .... she has expectations first, and the washboard stomach is the first picture.... reality is the 2nd word, Kate middleton is the 2nd picture. Any normal person would infer that she is saying that the washboard stomach is what society and women "expect" but the lovely Kate Middleton is the "reality".."
2. Yes, it's her blog, that makes a difference, how? She has hundreds of followers. She also has a Facebook, is on Pin, and various other social media sites. Meaning, she wants her posts to be public. In doing this, she leaves herself open to criticism. If she can't handle it, then maybe she shouldn't post so publicly.
3. Please refer back to 1.
4. Yes, all pregnancies are different. All women are different. But what some of us can't understand is..why is it SO important to get a pre pregnancy body back that quickly after giving birth? I don't know how it is for others, but for me, it took me 2 years to get my pre pregnancy body back. Not because I was lazy, but because I felt that it wasn't important. I was just happy spending time with my son and didn't care what others thought about how I looked.
5. Once again, it's not about how she looked right after birth, it's that she started a work out routine so quickly right after. Which is hypocritical of the picture she posted that I explained in 1.
6. The OP stated she was no longer following her because she found the blogger to be "annoying" and hypocritical. OP was just sharing her feelings about it and wanted to start a discussion on the subject. As I've said before, if the blogger can't take criticism. then maybe she shouldn't post so publicly. Not everyone is going to like you and it's ignorant to think otherwise.
1. AWblogger puts her life out on the internet for attention
2. Gets attention, although negative, for AWing her life and body
3. Starts flame war with AEs and/or "friends" because she got attention
4. Anyone who isn't all p&r over AWblogger is a sad sad hateful fat fatty who has no life and is jealous about AWblogger and her accomplishments. Oh, and why be mean on the internet, heifers?
5. AWblogger gets more attention and traffic by crying about negative attention and may be closer to monetizing said blog.
Yay! Internets!
The end.
You made some very valid points about fitmommydiaries. Do not be disheartened by the handful of members who act like a pack of wild hyenas. Instead of making legitimate, educated responded they spew profanity and hatred. They go gangbusters on this site like they own it. This is a public forum for pregnant mommies, and mommies to be. It is supposed to be a place of refuge and support for women nearing delivery, in our case. Don't give them the satisfaction of being bullied off! It is okay to not disagree with someone's beliefs or opinions but there is a tactful way to do it. The reason all of this even started, is because a member just randomly atacked fitmommydiaries. Just because there was some of us who defended her we are then accused of a multiple things like being her, being minionsand so on. I ccould say the same for their top posters as well. So no I won't "piss off" just for the principal of it. I guarantee there are plenty of members who don't post, don't post regularly or members that ate afraid of getting the backlash of these girls who feel they own "the bump March birth club". I am pretty sure they all us are very pregnant nearing our due dates. I have been a mom since 1996 and have found support and commonality with many other moms. I have never seen mothers act like the ownes who.on here that look for a reason not to like other moms. It makes all the other members walk on egg shells.
So don't be pushed away because I certainly am not going to be bullied off of here. Keep finding and giving support to the other pregnant moms on here and more than ever, treasure these last pregnancy weeks with your unborn baby
RIP Dr. Irving Fishman - 10/1/19-7/25/10 - thank you for holding on for me.
You made my wedding day complete.