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Jennifer18131 · May 2014

wildflower75 said:

I think it is important to question why there are now 36-38 vaccinations recommended vs the 10 that were recommended in the 80s. I am not one of those crazy people that don't vaccinate at all, I speak to my doctor and do research to find out which ones are absolutely necessary and make sense for my child.

Because science has come a long way in 25 years and can do a shit-ton more now than it could then?

SusieBW · May 2014

erawka said:

I could give two craps about what kind of car I drive. For me its all about functionality. I'm definitely willing to pay a little more for something that I feel functions better but I absolutely cannot understand when people get all excited about driving a BMW or an Escalade or whatever.

I really love Audis. They're my favorite cars and I think they're gorgeous. That said, I will never own one as long as I live. Even if I could afford to own a $50,000+ car (currently, I can't), there are just so many better things to spend that money on than a car. Like you, I just don't care what car I drive, as long as it suits my purposes.

roundabout2 · May 2014

MrMrsandBaby said:

I think people who drive an SUV or full size truck alone on a longer commute are being wasteful. And I was one of those people! I drive 40 miles each way to work and was driving by myself in an Acadia...stupid waste of gas! Carpool, take public transportation, get a small commuter car...something else. I just die a little when I see a big ass truck that gets maybe 14 MPG tooling down the interstate with me and the dude inside is in a suit!

But, like I said, I was guilty of it too

As a parent of 5 children, and one on the way, who has a 50 mile, each way, commute, lives in a small town and has odd working hours.. I have to drive a big gas guzzling mini van or Suburban. No choice. Dh drops off kids on his way to work and I pick them up on my way home. I wish I could drive something more economical

roundabout2 · May 2014

NavyFlyer said:

UO: I hate hashtags. HATE HATE HATE. Especially facebook posts with multiple hashtags like a photo of a your dog with #puppylove #rescuedog #lovemypets

No reason, just hate them.

i totally agree.

Emerald27 · May 2014

@mrscjmb9410‌

mel689 said:
Backstory: my DH has a big beard, nothing crazy but bigger than normal. I don't know how times someone has said to me "you need to make him shave his beard!" Or a guy say his wife won't let him grow a beard.

My UO: I think it's crazy that people think I get to dictate if my husband has a beard or not. And that other women actually believe they get to decide how their husband grooms his face. FTR- I love his beard and would be sad if he shaved it off but that's up to him.

DH has a beard but it's just on his chin. He wants to grow a mustache but I've asked him not to, because I hate it. It looks ok, but I really just am not a fan. He doesn't grow one because he loves me. :x

ETA: I never "tell" him not to, but he asked me what I would think if he regrew his mustache (he's grown it out a few times since I've known him), and I was completely honest that I don't really like it. He appreciated my input and decided not to grow, but says he plans to briefly for either "no shave November" or "mustache March."

roundabout2 · May 2014

apk4 said:

My UO is when people post pictures of their engagement ring on facebook. Especially within minutes of becoming engaged. It's just tacky IMO. I have better things to do after becoming engaged than get on facebook.
And to lighten it up in here with an AW.. I got engaged last night during dinner for our anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!

Liss1481 · May 2014

ariel06 said:

wildflower75 said:

LightBright515 said...

I think that the increase of vaccinations are directly related to the increase in reported cases of autism, allergies, etc.
We never had this many vaccinations growing up...

The data used to connect autism and vaccinations has been proven to be faulty. I prefer not to take my medical advice from a former playboy bunny.
I'm much more inclined to think the allergies are from pollution and the increase of chemicals in our environment.

Sorry, coming in late here but it was a busy day at work....

I don't believe for one second that vaccinations are linked to increases in autism, etc. but there is evidence that they can make you more prone to allergies, at least in animals. Vaccines stimulate one type of T-helper cell (ones that are linked to hypersensitivity reactions), while naturally being exposed to a disease stimulates a different T-helper cell (not associated with hypersensitivity reactions). The imbalances of these T-cells can lead to an increase in hypersensitivity or allergic reactions. In fact, allergies start becoming more common in third world countries as the use of vaccines increases.

Again, this isn't a reason to not vaccinate, and DS certainly gets all his vaccines on-schedule. Just an interesting bit of immunology to consider.

angeltennis3 · May 2014

Emerald27 said:
@mrscjmb9410‌
mel689 said:
Backstory: my DH has a big beard, nothing crazy but bigger than normal. I don't know how times someone has said to me "you need to make him shave his beard!" Or a guy say his wife won't let him grow a beard.

My UO: I think it's crazy that people think I get to dictate if my husband has a beard or not. And that other women actually believe they get to decide how their husband grooms his face. FTR- I love his beard and would be sad if he shaved it off but that's up to him.

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I am with you. Although I take it even further and can't stand when women "make" their husbands do anything. That just sounds miserable. I don't ALWAYS get what I want, but I tell DH what is important to me and 9 times out of 10 he is fully on board with it. Occasionally one of us has to compromise, so we talk, like adults, and make that decision together. Who wants to marry a man they have to force into their perfect mold of a husband?

JessAnnJ · May 2014

TicketTuesday said:

JessAnnJ said:

So while I am concerned by the increasing numbers of children that are not vaccinated, I don't judge these moms and I definitely wouldn't say shame on them regarding their priorities. I actually judge a lot of people for a lot of things but this is not one of those things.

I'm confused about what you're saying.

Are you saying you don't judge moms who don't vaccinate because they think it will cause autism? Or are you saying you don't judge moms who have autistic children who in hindsight blame vaccines? Either way I don't get it, but just clarifying...

I do not judge moms with autistic children who feel the need to blame vaccines. I also do not judge those same moms for not vaccinating subsequent children. I would not say shame on them because of their priorities even though I do not think they are correct in their belief that autism is related to vaccines. I think it's difficult for them because they often see changes around the time vaccines are given so I think in that situation it would be hard to no think well maybe those anti vaccine people are correct.

You don't have to get it.

2goingon3 · May 2014

JessAnnJ said:

TicketTuesday said:

JessAnnJ said:

So while I am concerned by the increasing numbers of children that are not vaccinated, I don't judge these moms and I definitely wouldn't say shame on them regarding their priorities. I actually judge a lot of people for a lot of things but this is not one of those things.

I'm confused about what you're saying.

Are you saying you don't judge moms who don't vaccinate because they think it will cause autism? Or are you saying you don't judge moms who have autistic children who in hindsight blame vaccines? Either way I don't get it, but just clarifying...

I do not judge moms with autistic children who feel the need to blame vaccines. I also do not judge those same moms for not vaccinating subsequent children. I would not say shame on them because of their priorities even though I do not think they are correct in their belief that autism is related to vaccines. I think it's difficult for them because they often see changes around the time vaccines are given so I think in that situation it would be hard to no think well maybe those anti vaccine people are correct.

You don't have to get it.

Sorry, but no. It's sad that parents have to deal with autism, but blindly blaming vaccinations is just ignorant, and supporting that ignorance is perpetuating the problem. Again, correlation does not equal causation.
What's there "to get"?

MorganWP · May 2014

Soooo....

Congrats!

I also hate ranch dip. But don't mind some ranch flavors of things like corn nuts.

We have a nice little honda civic but have to get a bigger car because of baby #2.

My SO is growing a 'yeard', a beard you grow for a year and it's already looking a little mountain man-ish but he's determined to not shave it off despite what anyone says, including me and his mother, even though I've gotten used to it now.

Anything else I missed? Oh, I'm pro-vac and I agree that autism and whatever else is 'on the rise' due the fact that it can now be diagnosed properly and no other reason.

My UO is that I don't like chocolate and I don't see what the big deal is about. Actual chocolate. Not chocolate flavoured things - chocolate cake and ice cream are delicious.

narabug · May 2014

@MorganWP‌ How you are with chocolate is how I am with coffee. Actual coffee is nasty, but anything coffee flavored is awesome.

jesslinnn · May 2014

Emerald27 said:

@mrscjmb9410‌
Backstory: my DH has a big beard, nothing crazy but bigger than normal. I don't know how times someone has said to me "you need to make him shave his beard!" Or a guy say his wife won't let him grow a beard.

My UO: I think it's crazy that people think I get to dictate if my husband has a beard or not. And that other women actually believe they get to decide how their husband grooms his face. FTR- I love his beard and would be sad if he shaved it off but that's up to him.
DH has a beard but it's just on his chin. He wants to grow a mustache but I've asked him not to, because I hate it. It looks ok, but I really just am not a fan. He doesn't grow one because he loves me. :x ETA: I never "tell" him not to, but he asked me what I would think if he regrew his mustache (he's grown it out a few times since I've known him), and I was completely honest that I don't really like it. He appreciated my input and decided not to grow, but says he plans to briefly for either "no shave November" or "mustache March."

Telling him you don't like it and him choosing to do/not do something to please you is one thing, telling him he CAN'T is another. I just think it's weird how many women don't agree. I don't know one woman that lets her husband dictate how she cuts/colors her hair... I don't see how a beard is any different.

I sound like some crazy beard advocate! Ha. It's just something I hear all the time and it bugs me. Also, I just put a picture of DH and the boys on my Facebook and every single one of the 20-some comments on it is about his beard.

noellemari · May 2014

I don't usually play in UO thread because I don't think I ever have anything good, but after reading through I'm going to say, I freaking love mayo! Yummy! I even dip my French fries into it like ketchup. And now I want a BLT smothered in mayo.

Oh, and.plus.also, I can't believe anyone who thought they wanted to specialize in MFM would make those statements about fertility drugs and women's ages. I just can't.

trisharenee0316 · May 2014

With regard to the chicken pox vaccine, it basically just takes the place of what happened when I was a kid (I'm 33 now, so we're talking mid to late 80s), which was just finding a person with chicken pox and having your kids exposed at an early age. We learned back then that if you had chicken pox as an adult, it was much worse than having it as a kid. Now, no need to even expose ourselves to the disease. Just get the vaccination. Science is rad!

My UO: Coffee is revolting. I'm not sure if I've said that one before, but it's worth repeating.

UO #2: I know the food is delicious, but I kind of die a little bit inside/judge people who still eat at Chik-Fil-A. I can't help it.

ohioloveyou · May 2014

I keep reading through this entire thread and all I can think are these two things:

We probably get more vaccines now because there are more available than in 1980 (although I fully admit I am too lazy to find proof).

Cool Ranch Doritos are freaking amazing. When I heard they were making them into a taco shell at taco bell it was almost enough to make me go eat there. Almost.

Emerald27 · May 2014

mrscjmb9410 said:
@mel689 @emerald27 @dorothyzbornak97

i am not sure why you lovely ladies have tagged me in the beard chatter...unless you're some sort of crazy international stalkers who know my husband also has a beard.

like mel, i get loads of comments that DH should shave. Especially from his family? Anyway, I like the beard...he's had it 4.5 years now, so I don't think it's going anywhere.

Pretty sure that was my fault! lol

my quoting/tagging on mobile does not work right. Lucky coincidence that your DH has a beard! :-??

TheOtherJacobsons · May 2014

trisharenee0316 said:

SNIP

UO #2: I know the food is delicious, but I kind of die a little bit inside/judge people who still eat at Chik-Fil-A. I can't help it.

That was my UO a month or so ago. Seriously. I don't care how good it is either and I will never find out. Also, Barilla can market all they want, but I would choose any other brand over theirs. Challenge accepted douchebag.

MrsSarahRenee · May 2014

TheOtherJacobsons said:

trisharenee0316 said:

SNIP

UO #2: I know the food is delicious, but I kind of die a little bit inside/judge people who still eat at Chik-Fil-A. I can't help it.

That was my UO a month or so ago. Seriously. I don't care how good it is either and I will never find out. Also, Barilla can market all they want, but I would choose any other brand over theirs. Challenge accepted douchebag.

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Totally agree I boycott Chick Fil A and Barilla! Ignorant CEOs don't get my money (even if a box is $1.39).

Emerald27 · May 2014

starla487 said:
Okay... Another UO. I don't understand "fad diets" of this day and age. The gluten free folks who don't actually have a medical reason for doing so; the paleo dieters that swear my diabetes will be cured if I stop eating carbs; the juice cleansers; the radical vegans... Y'know the ones that make you feel bad for ordering a sandwich? Food has become the new religion and I don't think it has to be that way. (There... Subject changed.)

My mom is diabetic and has switched to an Atkins-style diet (that is, counting actual grams of carbs per day, not just eliminating breads and processed starches), and she has reduced her insulin requirements by quite a lot.

I've been urging her to find a balance, because since she's been eating this way, she does feel much much better but her body can't tolerate carbs. A bite of chocolate cake and she needs a nap. There has to be a way that she can enjoy some carbs but also the health benefits of her new diet.

All that is to say, I'm not a fan of fad diets, but some of them do work well for certain people.

ohioloveyou · May 2014

Oh @C_mo keep looking, girl, keep looking. So much good stuff today.

trisharenee0316 · May 2014

TheOtherJacobsons said:

trisharenee0316 said:

SNIP

UO #2: I know the food is delicious, but I kind of die a little bit inside/judge people who still eat at Chik-Fil-A. I can't help it.

That was my UO a month or so ago. Seriously. I don't care how good it is either and I will never find out. Also, Barilla can market all they want, but I would choose any other brand over theirs. Challenge accepted douchebag.

During my first pregnancy, my husband and I were on a cross country road trip that took us through the South. We drove past a Chik-Fil-A that was insanely busy, and this is around the time that the initial blowup happened. I have to admit (FFThC) that I screamed out the window "I hope you choke on your fucking waffle fries!!"

pinkshades05 · May 2014

I don't like Chik-Fil-A at all, regardless of their politics. Their food is bleh! I don't get why people like it in the first place.

But I will eat Jack-in-the-Box and Taco Bell on occasion...

lrobi13 · May 2014

Guilty :-S

MrsL2B · May 2014

1. I hate mayo but love aioli. I know aioli is just fancy mayo.

2. I can't imagine ever telling my husband that he has to do something. Not that he'd listen to me if I tried.

Emerald27 · May 2014

SSFC2014 said:
I hate Pepsi.

This opinion is not at all unpopular.

JessAnnJ · May 2014

2goingon3 said:

JessAnnJ said:

TicketTuesday said:

JessAnnJ said:

So while I am concerned by the increasing numbers of children that are not vaccinated, I don't judge these moms and I definitely wouldn't say shame on them regarding their priorities. I actually judge a lot of people for a lot of things but this is not one of those things.

I'm confused about what you're saying.

Are you saying you don't judge moms who don't vaccinate because they think it will cause autism? Or are you saying you don't judge moms who have autistic children who in hindsight blame vaccines? Either way I don't get it, but just clarifying...
I do not judge moms with autistic children who feel the need to blame vaccines. I also do not judge those same moms for not vaccinating subsequent children. I would not say shame on them because of their priorities even though I do not think they are correct in their belief that autism is related to vaccines. I think it's difficult for them because they often see changes around the time vaccines are given so I think in that situation it would be hard to no think well maybe those anti vaccine people are correct.

You don't have to get it.

Sorry, but no. It's sad that parents have to deal with autism, but blindly blaming vaccinations is just ignorant, and supporting that ignorance is perpetuating the problem. Again, correlation does not equal causation.
What's there "to get"?

What there is "to get" is what it is like to be desperate for answers. I didn't say that correlation equals causation, what I said is that when there is no explanation available I can see how people would try to find something such as vaccines to blame. Saying that I don't judge someone for this by saying shame on you for your priorities is not the same as "supporting that ignorance."

Eastie156 · May 2014

MrMrsandBaby said:
I think people who drive an SUV or full size truck alone on a longer commute are being wasteful. And I was one of those people! I drive 40 miles each way to work and was driving by myself in an Acadia...stupid waste of gas! Carpool, take public transportation, get a small commuter car...something else. I just die a little when I see a big ass truck that gets maybe 14 MPG tooling down the interstate with me and the dude inside is in a suit!

But, like I said, I was guilty of it too

I see your point, but sometimes an SUV or larger vehicle is the only choice. We can afford one car because we live in the city. It's an SUV because we have to be able to fit H, me, DS our dog and soon another LO. I drive to work outside of the city every day. There's no public transportation that brings me even close to my job. I think you mean well with your statement, but driving a Prius doesn't work for everyone.

Eastie156 · May 2014

jcsumm0 said:
My opinion is it's ridiculous to have an opinion on something that can be proved or disproved with scientific facts.

But you have to remember that not everyone believes in or understands science. So what you or I might find to be true with science, others may question. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. It would be a boring world I everyone thought or believed the same things.

trisharenee0316 · May 2014

Eastie156 said:

My opinion is it's ridiculous to have an opinion on something that can be proved or disproved with scientific facts.
But you have to remember that not everyone believes in or understands science. So what you or I might find to be true with science, others may question. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. It would be a boring world I everyone thought or believed the same things.

I . . . no.

People are entitled to their own opinions, not their own facts. I mean, you (the general you, not you specifically) can "not believe" in science (which is to say, facts), but I don't think you can get mad if people think it's absurd. Just in the same way we would look at someone crazy if they said that they didn't believe in gravity.

BreandMikewedding · May 2014

apk4 said:
My UO is when people post pictures of their engagement ring on facebook. Especially within minutes of becoming engaged. It's just tacky IMO. I have better things to do after becoming engaged than get on facebook.
And to lighten it up in here with an AW.. I got engaged last night during dinner for our anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! But I am wondering what exactly you have better to do than post a ring pic? My curiosity is killing me! Lol. I actually like those pics because then I talk to my Dh about the ring and if I like it or not. I'm a bitch like that!

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BreandMikewedding · May 2014

TheOtherJacobsons said:
A few years ago, I read that watching SpongeBob causes developmental issues in children. I can believe it. I believe that more than vaccinations causing autism.

ABC News Article on SpongeBob

I totally agree! I actually think sponge bob causes all problems in the world( war, infertility, autism, ADHD, divorce, violence) I know I want to hit something when I hear "who lives in a pineapple under the sea?"

On another note I want to thank you all for making me want to go get cheez-it's now. I think I'll try to find some ranch cheez-it's!

2goingon3 · May 2014

JessAnnJ said:

2goingon3 said:

JessAnnJ said:

TicketTuesday said:

JessAnnJ said:

So while I am concerned by the increasing numbers of children that are not vaccinated, I don't judge these moms and I definitely wouldn't say shame on them regarding their priorities. I actually judge a lot of people for a lot of things but this is not one of those things.

I'm confused about what you're saying.

Are you saying you don't judge moms who don't vaccinate because they think it will cause autism? Or are you saying you don't judge moms who have autistic children who in hindsight blame vaccines? Either way I don't get it, but just clarifying...
I do not judge moms with autistic children who feel the need to blame vaccines. I also do not judge those same moms for not vaccinating subsequent children. I would not say shame on them because of their priorities even though I do not think they are correct in their belief that autism is related to vaccines. I think it's difficult for them because they often see changes around the time vaccines are given so I think in that situation it would be hard to no think well maybe those anti vaccine people are correct.

You don't have to get it.

Sorry, but no. It's sad that parents have to deal with autism, but blindly blaming vaccinations is just ignorant, and supporting that ignorance is perpetuating the problem. Again, correlation does not equal causation.
What's there "to get"?

What there is "to get" is what it is like to be desperate for answers. I didn't say that correlation equals causation, what I said is that when there is no explanation available I can see how people would try to find something such as vaccines to blame. Saying that I don't judge someone for this by saying shame on you for your priorities is not the same as "supporting that ignorance."

You said "I do not judge moms with autistic children who feel the need to blame vaccines. I also do not judge those same moms for not vaccinating subsequent children."
A parent of an autistic child who doesn't vaccinate a subsequent child because they are worried that their 2nd child will get autism too is a problem. You don't get to be nonsensical just because you're upset.

MrMrsandBaby · May 2014

Eastie156 said:

I think people who drive an SUV or full size truck alone on a longer commute are being wasteful. And I was one of those people! I drive 40 miles each way to work and was driving by myself in an Acadia...stupid waste of gas! Carpool, take public transportation, get a small commuter car...something else. I just die a little when I see a big ass truck that gets maybe 14 MPG tooling down the interstate with me and the dude inside is in a suit!

But, like I said, I was guilty of it too
I see your point, but sometimes an SUV or larger vehicle is the only choice. We can afford one car because we live in the city. It's an SUV because we have to be able to fit H, me, DS our dog and soon another LO. I drive to work outside of the city every day. There's no public transportation that brings me even close to my job. I think you mean well with your statement, but driving a Prius doesn't work for everyone.

Dude, I wouldn't wish a Prius on anyone! I hate those things! And we have an Acadia that my DH drives @40 miles round trip every day. I used to drive it but when we traded in his truck (yup, we had two gas guzzlers) I got a Malibu for my 80 mile round trip commute. I feel you on this one...I still get twitchy when I see them on the road! So part UO part FFFC I guess!

WiFiMom2be · May 2014

VCGolfNYC

Yes, and I'll just leave this link here for anyone who actually wants to read about Andrew Wakefield and the data and findings that he falsified (not to mention patients he actually harmed) to ultimately feed his own financial interests.

This is great! I'm going to bookmark it so I can share with any anti-vaxers I come across in the future. I like how it has pictures and short sentences so they might be able to follow it. ;;)

atraveller · May 2014

Congrats @apk4‌! My U/O is judgmental people. We're all just scrapping by in this life doing the best we can - I believe in live and let live - if someone wants to believe something I don't or do something I don't believe in so be it - as long as they aren't hurting anyone, pushing their beliefs on anyone, etc....then let them do as they wish. We really need more tolerance, less judgment and more openness in this world. There's too much hate and prejudice and dislike for reasons that don't even make sense. My hope is that my Lo lives to see a world where the moral majority fades into the background and color is just something we see in a rainbow. Well you all get the point. I know too idealistic but today the realist in me wants a break.

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