UO

avidkeo · March 2014

Well its almost Thursday everywhere over there....

My UO:

I think women who worry about packing make up and hair product/equipment other than a hairbrush and hair tie in their hospital bag sound vain. And anyone who takes time to do their made up and/or when they go into labor are crazy! I understand the idea of a bit of lippy and mascara to help perk yourself up, but anything beyond that I just don't get. I also think anyone who wont ever leave the house with out makeup on and perfect hair are just ridiculous.

Ok, who's next?

isamaraguirre · March 2014

@avidkeo I thought you were chicken

knotty-girl · March 2014

avidkeo said:

Well its almost Thursday everywhere over there....

My UO:

I think women who worry about packing make up and hair product/equipment other than a hairbrush and hair tie in their hospital bag sound vain. And anyone who takes time to do their made up and/or when they go into labor are crazy! I understand the idea of a bit of lippy and mascara to help perk yourself up, but anything beyond that I just don't get. I also think anyone who wont ever leave the house with out makeup on and perfect hair are just ridiculous.

Ok, who's next?

I'm actually surprised by a lot of the lists in general. I understand being prepared, but seriously some of these lists are more stuff than I'd pack for a two week trip. Overpacking is a huge peeve of mine. It's like hoarding to-go.

J&NL · March 2014

I'm guilty of bringing my make up to the hospital with me. Simply because after looking and feeling like shit after having DD, primping myself up and showering made me feel sooo much better. Not because I cared to impress the nurses or anything. Then again, I never denied being vain.

avidkeo · March 2014

isamaraguirre said:

@avidkeo I thought you where chicken

Yep was, then decided to suck it up and be brave!! Besides you guys know me well enough by now...

isamaraguirre · March 2014

UO:

I feel that circumcisions are not necessary. A babies wee wee should be left as is.

avidkeo · March 2014

isamaraguirre said:
UO:

I feel that circumcisions are not necessary. A babies wee wee should be left as is.

Uh oh, I thought mine was controversial...

knotty-girl · March 2014

I think this may have been said before, but I think birth plans are stupid. Plan on this: being disappointed, bitter, or having a traumatic birth experience because things didn't go as you planned in your 10 page detailed birth plan(s) that have been typed out and photocopied for all staff/attendees.

isamaraguirre · March 2014

avidkeo said:

isamaraguirre said:
UO:

I feel that circumcisions are not necessary. A babies wee wee should be left as is.
Uh oh, I thought mine was controversial...

Oh dear...

isamaraguirre · March 2014

Darn, now I want pop corn.

knotty-girl · March 2014

@‌avidkeo Your challenge siggy reminds me of this: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hear-oregon-family-dial-911-pet-cat-holds-hostage-bedroom-article-1.1717444

J&NL · March 2014

I guess it wouldn't be Thursday without a circumcision post.

katieharpiceland · March 2014

"Poor people should just stop being poor."

No, just kidding and quoting the dude they interviewed from the Daily Show the other night. Apparently, that would solve all the problems. I guess my UO is that you're a dick head if you believe poor people can just stop being poor. I hope that's not even an UO.

avidkeo · March 2014

knotty-girl said:
@‌avidkeo

Your challenge siggy reminds me of this:
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/hear-oregon-family-dial-911-pet-cat-holds-hostage-bedroom-article-1.1717444

Lol heard about that! Classic, but a cat that weighs 22lb! omg!

avidkeo · March 2014

katieharpiceland said:
"Poor people should just stop being poor."

No, just kidding and quoting the dude they interviewed from the Daily Show the other night. Apparently, that would solve all the problems. I guess my UO is that you're a dick head if you believe poor people can just stop being poor. I hope that's not even an UO.

Cause its as easy as waking up in the morning and saying "I don't think I'll be poor today, I'm going to be Bill Gates rich for a change"

Edit, change wording

J&NL · March 2014

While I think giant flowers on little girls are completely hideous, I do love big bows. Not the kind that are frilly and are the size of their head. Just a simple, 4" bow.

However, I do find the new toddler "hipster" style to be freakin adorable!

snmetz7 · March 2014

knotty-girl said:
I think this may have been said before, but I think birth plans are stupid. Plan on this: being disappointed, bitter, or having a traumatic birth experience because things didn't go as you planned in your 10 page detailed birth plan(s) that have been typed out and photocopied for all staff/attendees.

Idk. I think mine is pretty epic. I'm thinking of laminating it and everything.

AbbyPug19 · March 2014

I think it's ok to bring makeup to the hospital. I'm not a vain person because I'd rather not look like death in pictures. That being said I will not be wearing any because I no longer give a shit and will be refusing pictures anyways lol.

My UO is that I'm a little disturbed at all these doctors telling their patients they will need to induce early without any real reason. I'm 35+ weeks with twins, GD, and mild pre-e and we didn't schedule my RCS until last week. Unless something is getting lost in translation? My twins will be here at 36 weeks and I wish I could keep them in even longer

katieharpiceland · March 2014

avidkeo said:

Well its almost Thursday everywhere over there....

My UO:

I think women who worry about packing make up and hair product/equipment other than a hairbrush and hair tie in their hospital bag sound vain. And anyone who takes time to do their made up and/or when they go into labor are crazy! I understand the idea of a bit of lippy and mascara to help perk yourself up, but anything beyond that I just don't get. I also think anyone who wont ever leave the house with out makeup on and perfect hair are just ridiculous.

Ok, who's next?

As for this, I think its more of a normalcy thing. I was REALLY against it when I first heard some of the ladies talking about it. But then I realized I don't generally wear a lot of make up and do a lot to my hair, so, bringing a full on kit would be weird for me. After something so crazy as giving birth, I think having some normalcy is a good thing. If that means doing your hair and make up, then you should.

That being said, I've never looked at a photo of a friend after giving birth, holding their new baby and thought "damn, that girl needs some mascara STAT!" :-)

J&NL · March 2014

katieharpiceland said:

avidkeo said:

Well its almost Thursday everywhere over there....

My UO:

I think women who worry about packing make up and hair product/equipment other than a hairbrush and hair tie in their hospital bag sound vain. And anyone who takes time to do their made up and/or when they go into labor are crazy! I understand the idea of a bit of lippy and mascara to help perk yourself up, but anything beyond that I just don't get. I also think anyone who wont ever leave the house with out makeup on and perfect hair are just ridiculous.

Ok, who's next?

As for this, I think its more of a normalcy thing. I was REALLY against it when I first heard some of the ladies talking about it. But then I realized I don't generally wear a lot of make up and do a lot to my hair, so, bringing a full on kit would be weird for me. After something so crazy as giving birth, I think having some normalcy is a good thing. If that means doing your hair and make up, then you should.

That being said, I've never looked at a photo of a friend after giving birth, holding their new baby and thought "damn, that girl needs some mascara STAT!" :-)

That's why I think it's more about the mother to feel better, rather her than try to impress anyone. I personally don't give a shit how someone thinks I look but if I can help not looking like dick just to make myself feel better, then so be it.

J&NL · March 2014

snmetz7 said:

knotty-girl said:
I think this may have been said before, but I think birth plans are stupid. Plan on this: being disappointed, bitter, or having a traumatic birth experience because things didn't go as you planned in your 10 page detailed birth plan(s) that have been typed out and photocopied for all staff/attendees.
Idk. I think mine is pretty epic. I'm thinking of laminating it and everything.

My doula wants me to write a birth plan out. I kind of just want to make a list of things I don't want to happen, as opposed to writing out a full plan. The little details don't really matter because I'm the type to voice my opinion and wants when I need to but as far as the big ones like delayed chord clamping and things like that, I'll write down for them. Mainly because I feel like if I don't I'll forget.

katieharpiceland · March 2014

J&NL said:

I think this may have been said before, but I think birth plans are stupid. Plan on this: being disappointed, bitter, or having a traumatic birth experience because things didn't go as you planned in your 10 page detailed birth plan(s) that have been typed out and photocopied for all staff/attendees.
Idk. I think mine is pretty epic. I'm thinking of laminating it and everything.
My doula wants me to write a birth plan out. I kind of just want to make a list of things I don't want to happen, as opposed to writing out a full plan. The little details don't really matter because I'm the type to voice my opinion and wants when I need to but as far as the big ones like delayed chord clamping and things like that, I'll write down for them. Mainly because I feel like if I don't I'll forget.

The only thing I'm demanding (unless its life or death) is not to be catheterized before having an epidural, if I have an epidural. I've been through that too many times and, for me, it was extremely traumatic. I still have nightmares.

AmberLiz99 · March 2014

It really bother me when people say the word "anyways" instead of anyway. When did that become grammatically acceptable? I think it makes the person sound less intelligent (not that they actually are less intelligent, just that they sound that way)

tiffy81 · March 2014

I think donated breast milk is gross. I would never give my babies someone else's milk....yes I drink cows milk and some people think that's gross but I've been drinking cows milk for 30 years and I'm fine. Donated breast milk is just too sketchy for me. I honestly can't even believe it's a thing.

CalinAZ · March 2014

I agree with PPs who said that the makeup thing dependent on what is normal. I honestly have trouble understanding women who feel the need to layer on the makeup and do their hair all fancy every day, so it's very hard for me to understand someone who would get all fancy at the hospital. For a normal day, I generally don't wear makeup and often go to work with wet, unstyled hair.

As far as birth plans go, I was fairly against one, but now do think I will make one with just a few of the biggies (especially as the hospital was very vocally for us bringing one during the tour). Mainly, don't offer drugs and no cervical checks unless medically necessary, due to a health condition I have. If DH decides he wants to catch the baby (something the midwives we use are pretty into), we may put that in there, too. Most of the other stuff we want is pretty darn standard at our hospital, so I'm not too concerned.

My UO (at least based on my group midwife appt last night)- with so many people installing carseats incorrectly -I've heard 70% - I don't understand not going to the fire dept, or the like, and at least getting checked. I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but I just wouldn't want to take the chance that we did something so important wrong. It's free and worth that extra hassle to be sure everything is correct.

spano41 · March 2014

I get bringing makeup to the hospital, I am just going to bring everything I would bring on a weekend get away or overnight trip where I'm staying at a hotel. I'm not very high maintenance but i do wear some makeup everyday so why would the day after labor be any different? I know I'm going to the hospital, but I liked to think of it as going on vacation to give birth. For those of us who can't have a home birth it's just nice to have everything you would have at home.

The "overpacking is hoarding to-go" comment is funny. I agree too an extent but I'm also in the No harm, No foul camp. As long as you have room in the car and can carry all the stuff it doesn't really hurt to be over prepared.

JessieAlbin · March 2014

DH and I were talking about the donated breast milk thing, too. I have to say that I have an irrational aversion to it. It's not like it's a new thing, wet nurses were the norm way back in the day and such, I think I just have too many knee jerk reactions to other people's bodily fluids from BBP/infectious control training over the years. Obviously I'm sure there is just as much screening for breast milk as there is for donated blood, and there are real benefits, etc.. I'm just skeeved out by it. Dumb, I know.

But the people requesting random breast milk on FB for their kids and/or holistic cures for themselves is fair game for my immediate "eewwww!" reaction.

Serenla · March 2014

katieharpiceland said:
"Poor people should just stop being poor."

No, just kidding and quoting the dude they interviewed from the Daily Show the other night. Apparently, that would solve all the problems. I guess my UO is that you're a dick head if you believe poor people can just stop being poor. I hope that's not even an UO.

Kind of like "I work at an office sitting down all day, homeless people should just get a job because it's easy."

lilmama412 · March 2014

I have never seen professional pregnancy photos that didn't turn out totally creepy and weird. I think if you chose to get them, they should stay private between you and your family, not plastered on Facebook. They NEVER turn out cute, just sayin

Serenla · March 2014

spano41 said:
I get bringing makeup to the hospital, I am just going to bring everything I would bring on a weekend get away or overnight trip where I'm staying at a hotel. I'm not very high maintenance but i do wear some makeup everyday so why would the day after labor be any different? I know I'm going to the hospital, but I liked to think of it as going on vacation to give birth. For those of us who can't have a home birth it's just nice to have everything you would have at home.

The "overpacking is hoarding to-go" comment is funny. I agree too an extent but I'm also in the No harm, No foul camp. As long as you have room in the car and can carry all the stuff it doesn't really hurt to be over prepared.

I think the overpacking thing is subjective. Am I packing 3 sets of clothing, 2 blankets, a rain jacket, and a cake? No, but I am packing stuff that is not exactly useful like my 3DS and cards against humanity.

Serenla · March 2014

eme520 said:

tiffy81 said:

I think donated breast milk is gross. I would never give my babies someone else's milk....yes I drink cows milk and some people think that's gross but I've been drinking cows milk for 30 years and I'm fine. Donated breast milk is just too sketchy for me. I honestly can't even believe it's a thing.

For premies donated breast milk over formula can prevent against very serious, possibly deadly infections. But you're right, it's SO gross. Let me call it off, hold on a second.

I really do not understand, "well I have been drinking cows milk for 30 years so it is not gross but breastmilk is nasty!" I cannot wrapmy head around that one...

Teresa1896 · March 2014

isamaraguirre said:
UO:

I feel that circumcisions are not necessary. A babies wee wee should be left as is.

Here's an UO: I immediately disregard anyone's opinion who can't use real anatomical terms.
Andplusalso, "baby's."

spano41 · March 2014

I do get a little skeeved out by donated breast milk but I am skeeved out by all milk. Don't know why, can't explain it. I have no problem with my Baby drinking it obviously, but I don't want to drink it. I just don't like thinking about how it came from the body of another mammaI. I love pretty much all other dairy products though so it really doesn't make sense, I'm just weird.

LittleLady77 · March 2014

I think the check in feature on Facebook is lame and people who check in everywhere are ridiculous. All it does is tell people you aren't home. I think it's especially weird when people check in with their kids. "Hello creepy world, I'm with my young child at a pool and they are in a swim suite, come stalk us". Yuck. I don't care how private you think your settings are, you are still putting your personal whereabouts on the Internet. Andplusalso no one cares.

LittleLady77 · March 2014

I think donated breast milk is wonderful and if I can't BF I would consider using it. I lived around a few dairies and the chemicals and sub par foods cows are given is just gross to think about. Human milk is better for baby and probably comprised of much better stuff. I will circumcise our boy for a number of reasons. There is no way I'm bringing makeup to the hospital. Most days I don't wear any so I'm certainly not going to wear any that day. That being said, if we weren't doing a newborn photo shoot I might consider it if those random photographers come around in the hospital.

sking72 · March 2014

I am planning on bringing some make up, meaning eyeliner and mascara. Not foundation because I'm gonna be cuddling the shit (or meconium, sp?) out of my baby the whole time. I will also put some on before I go into labor, if I don't already have some. Hair? I won't do. I don't care that it's vain, I want to look like what I look like for pictures.

As for birth plan: not doing a Bradley Method type birth plan where everything is planned out, but I want to type up simple things like "Delayed cord clamping, do not give the baby a pacifier, breast feeding, saving placenta for encapsuation." Just enough so those few things you typically have choices on are in writing and available for everyone to see and understand.

I'll have to come up with my own unpopular opinion later...but I am armed with GIFs today.

strawberrytree · March 2014

My kid didn't take a bottle and I had a freezer full of BM. I gladly donated it to an informal bank (my province doesnt have an official bank) and the moms who received it were so grateful. You can get a letter from your doc giving you a clean bill of health here. It was such a good (and eye opening) experience that this time I plan to pump extra to donate. I donate old or unwanted clothes and toys to organisations that give them to people in need rather than just toss them, so I don't see how this is different. I couldn't use it, so someone might as well. I think it would have been horribly selfish of me to just throw it out.

strawberrytree · March 2014

Although I have heard about people selling their BM online and that does skeeve me out. I think it's unfair to profit from an act that's supposed to be altruistic.

katieharpiceland · March 2014

ColleenSwerb said:

I still don't understand why anyone gives a shit what I do to my sons penis.

This! 100%. TB has proved time and time again that people's minds will not be changed on the subject. Yet, people still bring it up wanting to go around in the circles of bullshit.

Rogue237 · March 2014

Serenla said:

eme520 said:

tiffy81 said:

I think donated breast milk is gross. I would never give my babies someone else's milk....yes I drink cows milk and some people think that's gross but I've been drinking cows milk for 30 years and I'm fine. Donated breast milk is just too sketchy for me. I honestly can't even believe it's a thing.

For premies donated breast milk over formula can prevent against very serious, possibly deadly infections. But you're right, it's SO gross. Let me call it off, hold on a second.

I really do not understand, "well I have been drinking cows milk for 30 years so it is not gross but breastmilk is nasty!" I cannot wrapmy head around that one...

This. It's arguably way more unnatural to drink a different mammal's milk thank your own, so I don't get how a baby drinking breast milk from a human can be gross.

katieharpiceland · March 2014

I have to agree with everyone about (properly) donated breast milk. Nothing creepier about it than the milk of other animals. I, myself, probably wouldn't drink it but, I'm also not in to really trying out my own breast milk. I wouldn't give a second thought to giving it to my baby if its available and considered safe by a trusted source. (Definitely not something to buy off craigslist!)

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