UO

emoxymoose · May 2014

I didn't see it, also I seriously thought it was Wednesday today.

emoxymoose · May 2014

Mine:

I thought the movie Frozen was just ok, people rave about it but it's no Little Mermaid or Lion King.

I don't care if people use the word gender vs. sex, and I think it's really annoying when people jump all over people and flame them for using one over the other.

lizgrace03 · May 2014

FhSTAR81 said:
I don't think owning a house is such a big deal as I was raised to believe. My mom always made such a massive deal about how life is nothing unless you own your own home. You haven't made it unless you own your own house. We have had our house for 4 years and I'm meh about it all. I honestly think I would be much happier in a condo development. With my husbands schedule getting yard work done, plowing. My husband isn't the fix it type and personally it would be less stressful if I just paid an HOA fee and had these this done for me.

I tend to agree, although we just closed on our house this week. My big motivation was getting away from sharing walls.

missnacholover · May 2014

FhSTAR81 said:

I don't think owning a house is such a big deal as I was raised to believe. My mom always made such a massive deal about how life is nothing unless you own your own home. You haven't made it unless you own your own house. We have had our house for 4 years and I'm meh about it all. I honestly think I would be much happier in a condo development. With my husbands schedule getting yard work done, plowing. My husband isn't the fix it type and personally it would be less stressful if I just paid an HOA fee and had these this done for me.

I think I've mentioned it on here before but when we told both sets of grandparents that we are expecting BOTH asked if this changed our house buying plans. Apparently since we're renting, we're doing it wrong.

I am eager to buy a house but renting certainly has it's perks. Our lawn is mowed for us. Our washer or dryer breaks, landlord replaces it. We decide we don't like where we live anymore, we can pick up and move fairly easily.

lizgrace03 · May 2014

FhSTAR81 said:

lizgrace03 said:

FhSTAR81 said:
I don't think owning a house is such a big deal as I was raised to believe. My mom always made such a massive deal about how life is nothing unless you own your own home. You haven't made it unless you own your own house. We have had our house for 4 years and I'm meh about it all. I honestly think I would be much happier in a condo development. With my husbands schedule getting yard work done, plowing. My husband isn't the fix it type and personally it would be less stressful if I just paid an HOA fee and had these this done for me.
I tend to agree, although we just closed on our house this week. My big motivation was getting away from sharing walls.

Absolutely renting isn't peaches either. My husband had massive expectations when we were house hunting. He just had to have a huge yard. Now we have over 4 acres and to mow that takes 2 days a week all day or a massive bill to a landscaper

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Yeah my big lesson from this whole house hunting ordeal and the multiple apartments we've lived in was, unless you're a millionaire, you're going to have make some compromises... not excited about mowing at all! Our yard isn't too big luckily, but still.

ed16564 · May 2014

I agree on all counts on Frozen- but I figured it was mainly because I wasn't big into the princesses.

My UO is I thinking waiting to find out the gender because it's a "surprise" if you wait is stupid. We told our friends who are team green that we were finding out and they were like what- you don't want to be surprised?

Really? How is it NOT a surprise? Yes the doctor tells you during a planned appointment- but so what. At the end if the day- you didn't know one minute and the next you did. And personally, there is so much going on when a baby is born that I'd rather know now to spread the joy. I honestly don't care if people choose to wait but don't tell me I'm choosing to forgo a surprise just because I'm finding our at 18 weeks vs 40

emoxymoose · May 2014

Also, to stir things up...

I don't understand why single women give their children the father's last name in cases where they aren't going to get married/ stay together, and especially if they know he's not going to stick around.

I know so many people who had children and gave them his last name and now he isn't around anymore and they regret it.

Kristy774 · May 2014

I'm having my THRID baby shower for my THRID boy and IDGAF what anyone thinks about it. (My kids are 10, 5 and then a newborn) My mom and one of my best friends are throwing it for me, it will be a surprise but I do know it's coming. The guest list will only contain people who I'm close with, not all of my family and DH's family will be invited but those who I know want to come and that we are close with! There won't be a registry or big ticket items (we are purchasing the furniture ourselves) but a 3rd shower for my 3rd boy is going to happen regardless of what anyone here or on the baby shower board thinks about it.

I also really like Eminem.

DoubleUp8 · May 2014

lizgrace03 said:

lizgrace03 said:

I don't think owning a house is such a big deal as I was raised to believe. My mom always made such a massive deal about how life is nothing unless you own your own home. You haven't made it unless you own your own house. We have had our house for 4 years and I'm meh about it all. I honestly think I would be much happier in a condo development. With my husbands schedule getting yard work done, plowing. My husband isn't the fix it type and personally it would be less stressful if I just paid an HOA fee and had these this done for me.
I tend to agree, although we just closed on our house this week. My big motivation was getting away from sharing walls.

Absolutely renting isn't peaches either. My husband had massive expectations when we were house hunting. He just had to have a huge yard. Now we have over 4 acres and to mow that takes 2 days a week all day or a massive bill to a landscaper
--- Yeah my big lesson from this whole house hunting ordeal and the multiple apartments we've lived in was, unless you're a millionaire, you're going to have make some compromises... not excited about mowing at all! Our yard isn't too big luckily, but still.

Maybe my UO is I love owning our own home. I am pretty handy and renting always bothered me because there were things in the apartments I wanted to fix, but I didn't want to spend my own money to improve someone else's property. Yes there is more work, and probably equal to more cost, but I love DIY. I think it's so much fun! We had a few bad landlord experiences over the years (even with the nice landlords), so I will take the freedom of home ownership anyday!

ejpetey · May 2014

emoxymoose said:

Also, to stir things up...
I don't understand why single women give their children the father's last name in cases where they aren't going to get married/ stay together, and especially if they know he's not going to stick around.
I know so many people who had children and gave them his last name and now he isn't around anymore and they regret it.

Agreed- I'm going to be a single mom and wouldn't dream of giving my LO a last name different than my own, since I'm the only one guaranteed to be around.

lisaren · May 2014

We owned a big ass house. Screw that. Never again. I live in a condo now and love it!!!!!!

MindyAndRyan · May 2014

Mine is lame.

I hate cereal. I think it is the most disgusting, vile thing. The smell of it makes me want to barf. And when Ryan tries to kiss me after he eats cereal, I just want to tell him to back the fuck up. (I don't; I just hold my breath.)

I will eat super crunchy granola with yogurt, but that is it. Or Chex mix, but that is different.

mamatohne · May 2014

Kristy774 said:
I'm having my THRID baby shower for my THRID boy and IDGAF what anyone thinks about it. (My kids are 10, 5 and then a newborn) My mom and one of my best friends are throwing it for me, it will be a surprise but I do know it's coming. The guest list will only contain people who I'm close with, not all of my family and DH's family will be invited but those who I know want to come and that we are close with! There won't be a registry or big ticket items (we are purchasing the furniture ourselves) but a 3rd shower for my 3rd boy is going to happen regardless of what anyone here or on the baby shower board thinks about it.

I also really like Eminem.

I don't know what I'm having yet and my sister is already planning a baby shower. I'm with you, no register, but celebrate a baby why not!

lizgrace03 · May 2014

Wicked22 said:
Don't flame me but I hate grammer nazis. I will be the first to admit that I'm horrible at spdive ielling but I'm way better then I used to be. In school I was always the math person, I never understood all the rules to grammer or spelling. Spell check is my friend but even then sometimes there is just no help and no matter how many times I reread everything I type I always fine something wrong.

I prefer the term "grammar enthusiast." I see your point, but I'm definitely a word person. I notice the mistakes but try to ignore them.

mamatohne · May 2014

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

missnacholover · May 2014

lizgrace03 said:

Don't flame me but I hate grammer nazis. I will be the first to admit that I'm horrible at spdive ielling but I'm way better then I used to be. In school I was always the math person, I never understood all the rules to grammer or spelling. Spell check is my friend but even then sometimes there is just no help and no matter how many times I reread everything I type I always fine something wrong.

I prefer the term "grammar enthusiast." I see your point, but I'm definitely a word person. I notice the mistakes but try to ignore them.

Some mistakes are really mistakes that shouldn't be made, though. I mean, it's shit we learned in like 3rd grade, assuming English is your first language.

Examples:
Then vs. Than
They're, Their, There.
and...

nonoemily · May 2014

I am sick and grouchy today.

My UO is that I would never have a baby shower or attend one. Not because I think it's tacky, not because I'm judging anyone for wanting one, it's just not my style. If I was invited to a shower I would send a gift off the registry and decline the invitation. I'm just not a party person. Judge away.

I agree that most people have no need to be home owners. We are, and it works for us, but my husband is extremely handy. If I was single, I would not buy a house. If my husband was not the person that his is, I would not buy a house.

I'm a landlord now, and that sucks too.

missnacholover · May 2014

nonoemily said:

I am sick and grouchy today. My UO is that I would never have a baby shower or attend one. Not because I think it's tacky, not because I'm judging anyone for wanting one, it's just not my style. If I was invited to a shower I would send a gift off the registry and decline the invitation. I'm just not a party person. Judge away. I agree that most people have no need to be home owners. We are, and it works for us, but my husband is extremely handy. If I was single, I would not buy a house. If my husband was not the person that his is, I would not buy a house. I'm a landlord now, and that sucks too.

DH's sister wants to buy a house (she's single) and we are trying to convince her that if she buys she should get a condo or townhouse.

I'm excited to be a homeowner just so I can paint the walls, haha.

jaminjeff · May 2014

ejpetey said:

emoxymoose said:

Also, to stir things up...
I don't understand why single women give their children the father's last name in cases where they aren't going to get married/ stay together, and especially if they know he's not going to stick around.
I know so many people who had children and gave them his last name and now he isn't around anymore and they regret it.

Agreed- I'm going to be a single mom and wouldn't dream of giving my LO a last name different than my own, since I'm the only one guaranteed to be around.

On the other half of that, I'm glad my husband's high school girlfriend gave my SS my husband's last name, cuz she wasn't guaranteed to be in his life forever. He'll be 20 next month and stopped any contact with her the day he turned 18 and moved out of her house and into our house full time.

sweetbabyrahe · May 2014

My UO is every time I see the word lurker I get skeeved out. Just weird to me, sounds like a creepy guy in a trench coat. Plus, I am always confused, I think "am I a lurker?" Have I posted enough to not be a lurker anymore.

nicnac817 · May 2014

Pajamas pants are not real pants. Don't wear them to the grocery store, bus stop or gas station. Put a pair of sweat pants on for shits sake. Not the kind with the word juicy across the ass either, that's just as bad as pajama pants in public.

Grown women in pig tails look ridiculous. No excuse, not ever.

jf198400 · May 2014

This is more of a FFC than an UO. I secretly wish someone would throw me a baby shower. Yes it's my third baby in 4yrs, and I already have everything for girls and boys. I don't want presents, I just want people to be excited for this baby, and I want cake. For my second baby I at least had a small baby shower at work (different coworkers than during baby1). This time I literally am not friendly with anyone at work and am planing to quit at the end of the summer. I also know that I won't get a meet the baby party after LO is born b/c everyone will see us at Christmas. It just makes me sad that I won't have any baby parties to list in this child's baby book.

missnacholover · May 2014

jf198400 said:

This is more of a FFC than an UO. I secretly wish someone would throw me a baby shower. Yes it's my third baby in 4yrs, and I already have everything for girls and boys. I don't want presents, I just want people to be excited for this baby, and I want cake. For my second baby I at least had a small baby shower at work (different coworkers than during baby1). This time I literally am not friendly with anyone at work and am planing to quit at the end of the summer. I also know that I won't get a meet the baby party after LO is born b/c everyone will see us at Christmas. It just makes me sad that I won't have any baby parties to list in this child's baby book.

Can you organize a "girls night out" for you and your friends? We did this for my sister and had about 8 ladies go out for a fancy dinner and just enjoy girl time. Some people gave her small gifts and we all chipped in and got her a gift card for a massage. It was nice!

nicnac817 · May 2014

jf198400 said:

This is more of a FFC than an UO. I secretly wish someone would throw me a baby shower. Yes it's my third baby in 4yrs, and I already have everything for girls and boys. I don't want presents, I just want people to be excited for this baby, and I want cake. For my second baby I at least had a small baby shower at work (different coworkers than during baby1). This time I literally am not friendly with anyone at work and am planing to quit at the end of the summer. I also know that I won't get a meet the baby party after LO is born b/c everyone will see us at Christmas. It just makes me sad that I won't have any baby parties to list in this child's baby book.

I like to read this blog called Renegade Mothering. It hilarious. Her slogan is "JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HELPFUL PARENTING ADVICE". Anywho... she talks about "Sprinkles". Its a baby shower without the shower. Food, friends and family celebrating your pregnancy. No one brings gifts. I personally love the idea and think the name "Sprinkle" is super cute.

NLJ82 · May 2014

Kllopez1221 said:

I'm having my THRID baby shower for my THRID boy and IDGAF what anyone thinks about it. (My kids are 10, 5 and then a newborn) My mom and one of my best friends are throwing it for me, it will be a surprise but I do know it's coming. The guest list will only contain people who I'm close with, not all of my family and DH's family will be invited but those who I know want to come and that we are close with! There won't be a registry or big ticket items (we are purchasing the furniture ourselves) but a 3rd shower for my 3rd boy is going to happen regardless of what anyone here or on the baby shower board thinks about it. I also really like Eminem.
I like you

I second this. All of it!

Bliss+Berry 's head is going to EXPLODE!

lisaren · May 2014

tarynleann said:
My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

I was worried my pic would be seen as tacky. I hope it's not. I'm trying very hard to normalize myself in real life and hope it's seen as me being me here.

My UO;
People constantly telling me or others how they would do something. Like if I want to have Another baby and because it would be my 5 th child people saying how they would never have five kids. And make me feel like ass. It's all the time. I hear dumbass shit like this. People in my world telling me how ridiculous my choices are.
I'm almost 40!!! Leave me alone.

Also: kids with no shoes on in public places. Like kids over 3. Or who parents who don't enforce hand washing after using the bathroom. Or before meals.

runningmama14 · May 2014

missnacholover said:

nonoemily said:

I am sick and grouchy today. My UO is that I would never have a baby shower or attend one. Not because I think it's tacky, not because I'm judging anyone for wanting one, it's just not my style. If I was invited to a shower I would send a gift off the registry and decline the invitation. I'm just not a party person. Judge away. I agree that most people have no need to be home owners. We are, and it works for us, but my husband is extremely handy. If I was single, I would not buy a house. If my husband was not the person that his is, I would not buy a house. I'm a landlord now, and that sucks too.

DH's sister wants to buy a house (she's single) and we are trying to convince her that if she buys she should get a condo or townhouse.

I'm excited to be a homeowner just so I can paint the walls, haha.

I lived in the same boring white-walled apartment for seven years while in school. I knew I was going to live there the whole time so I asked if I could paint if I promised to paint everything back to white before I moved out. They said no. I finally got sick of it and painted my bathroom pink because I figured it was unlikely the landlord would see that room. The handy man saw it, but he didn't give a shit.

When I was preparing to move out, she wanted to show the place before I could paint, so I had to tell her that I had done it but would fix it. The next renter actually LOVED the pink and asked to keep it that way and she would paint it white before she moved out. Score!

mussalynn · May 2014

nonoemily said:

I am sick and grouchy today. My UO is that I would never have a baby shower or attend one. Not because I think it's tacky, not because I'm judging anyone for wanting one, it's just not my style. If I was invited to a shower I would send a gift off the registry and decline the invitation. I'm just not a party person. Judge away. I agree that most people have no need to be home owners. We are, and it works for us, but my husband is extremely handy. If I was single, I would not buy a house. If my husband was not the person that his is, I would not buy a house. I'm a landlord now, and that sucks too.

I hate baby showers too! I always go when I'm invited because I'm Canadian and am too polite and always feel obligated to go (not saying you're not polite!!). But seriously, the stupid games drive me nuts, especially the one with the melted chocolate bars in the diapers - OMG people grow up!!!

runningmama14 · May 2014

Wicked22 said:

Don't flame me but I hate grammer nazis. I will be the first to admit that I'm horrible at spelling but I'm way better then I used to be. In school I was always the math person, I never understood all the rules to grammer or spelling. Spell check is my friend but even then sometimes there is just no help and no matter how many times I reread everything I type I always fine something wrong.

I absolutely notice when someone makes habitual spelling and grammar mistakes. I'm unlikely to hold it against them or mention it unless they are otherwise asking to be flamed. In that case, it's just icing on the cake

wallygirl · May 2014

I love owning my home and my nosy neighbors. We live in a neighborhood of mostly older people. The couple beside us know more about the neighborhood than anyone. We hear all about divorces, break-ins, bank repos etc... For example, one evening when our cat was still with us she somehow got out of the house. We looked everywhere for her and decided to drive around the neighborhood. We have a gravel drive on the opposite side of the house as the actual driveway. It was getting dark so when we came around we pulled in there checked the barn and then turned around. As we walked in the house our neighbors were calling to let us know someone was messing around over there. It was like 7-8 at night. I love it that they are nosy and watch our house. It kind of makes me feel safe and I never worry about our house when we travel.

Dana633 · May 2014

I hate when parents let their children run around outdoors in just a diaper. I always hated that, the one and only time I ever let my son be in just his diaper was the day after hurricane Katrina and it was 100+ degrees and we had no power (he was 1 yr old). I just find it trashy, sorry.

CarrieAnne09 · May 2014

tarynleann said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

THIS! I almost said something about it yesterday.

nonoemily · May 2014

mussalynn said:

nonoemily said:

I am sick and grouchy today.

My UO is that I would never have a baby shower or attend one. Not because I think it's tacky, not because I'm judging anyone for wanting one, it's just not my style. If I was invited to a shower I would send a gift off the registry and decline the invitation. I'm just not a party person. Judge away.

I agree that most people have no need to be home owners. We are, and it works for us, but my husband is extremely handy. If I was single, I would not buy a house. If my husband was not the person that his is, I would not buy a house.

I'm a landlord now, and that sucks too.

I hate baby showers too! I always go when I'm invited because I'm Canadian and am too polite and always feel obligated to go (not saying you're not polite!!). But seriously, the stupid games drive me nuts, especially the one with the melted chocolate bars in the diapers - OMG people grow up!!!

I've only been invited to one so far, and that was a few years ago. My close friends are childless or already done having kids, so it never comes up. My aunt wanted to throw me one last time around I know she loves games, so I declined. I hate being the center of attention, anyway.

emoxymoose · May 2014

@NLJ82 That made me LOL so hard I spit out my water.

runningmama14 · May 2014

I missed the N13/parenting war post initially, but read the whole thing yesterday. My UO is that I really didn't think the N13 girls were all that bad and I cringed at most of the N14 responses. I actually thought most of their stuff was quite funny. I would have laughed about it and love titted a lot of it had I been active at the time. The rest of it was just inter-board bump BS that had nothing to do with us.

Edited to fix my inter/intra mistake

AnnieRoo13 · May 2014

kyliedaniellexx said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?
So much this... I read that thread and I'm lucky to recognize 3 people. I swear it's like women from all over TB post on every HBDB board that exists every Wednesday.

I also didn't recognize a lot of people there this week (hopefully you recognized me?) and at first it sort of bugged me, but I think sometimes it's an easy way for someone who may not post much to participate. It's not too intimidating and there's love tits all around and no way to get flamed.

But I might take your other suggestion seriously. How many people do you think I can piss off if I post my bump pic in all 2014 month boards?

CarrieAnne09 · May 2014

lisaren said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?
I was worried my pic would be seen as tacky. I hope it's not. I'm trying very hard to normalize myself in real life and hope it's seen as me being me here.

My UO; People constantly telling me or others how they would do something. Like if I want to have Another baby and because it would be my 5 th child people saying how they would never have five kids. And make me feel like ass. It's all the time. I hear dumbass shit like this. People in my world telling me how ridiculous my choices are. I'm almost 40!!! Leave me alone. Also: kids with no shoes on in public places. Like kids over 3. Or who parents who don't enforce hand washing after using the bathroom. Or before meals.

Never! I love your photos

ETA: I am really glad you are still participating in the board. I would have been really sad if you would have left!!

abbyful · May 2014

nicnac817 said:

jf198400 said:

This is more of a FFC than an UO. I secretly wish someone would throw me a baby shower. Yes it's my third baby in 4yrs, and I already have everything for girls and boys. I don't want presents, I just want people to be excited for this baby, and I want cake. For my second baby I at least had a small baby shower at work (different coworkers than during baby1). This time I literally am not friendly with anyone at work and am planing to quit at the end of the summer. I also know that I won't get a meet the baby party after LO is born b/c everyone will see us at Christmas. It just makes me sad that I won't have any baby parties to list in this child's baby book.

I like to read this blog called Renegade Mothering. It hilarious. Her slogan is "JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HELPFUL PARENTING ADVICE". Anywho... she talks about "Sprinkles". Its a baby shower without the shower. Food, friends and family celebrating your pregnancy. No one brings gifts. I personally love the idea and think the name "Sprinkle" is super cute.

====

The" Sprinkles" I've been to have still had gifts, just not big ones. People bring like an outfit, a cute toy, etc. Small fun stuff, not necessities.

brichar31 · May 2014

tarynleann said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

Eeek...I'm the exact opposite! I've never posted a HDBD pic, I keep telling myself next week..I just feel fat right now!

My UO - I hate the elf on the shelf. I think its creepy and I'm not doing it. Even though someone bought one for my baby as a Christmas gift last year...ugh.

lisaren · May 2014

CarrieAnne09 said:

lisaren said:

tarynleann said:
My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

I was worried my pic would be seen as tacky. I hope it's not. I'm trying very hard to normalize myself in real life and hope it's seen as me being me here.

My UO;
People constantly telling me or others how they would do something. Like if I want to have Another baby and because it would be my 5 th child people saying how they would never have five kids. And make me feel like ass. It's all the time. I hear dumbass shit like this. People in my world telling me how ridiculous my choices are.
I'm almost 40!!! Leave me alone.

Also: kids with no shoes on in public places. Like kids over 3. Or who parents who don't enforce hand washing after using the bathroom. Or before meals.

Never! I love your photos

ETA: I am really glad you are still participating in the board. I would have been really sad if you would have left!!

-------

I'm not a quitter!!!!!!

lisaren · May 2014

Another UO:
Across every social media sites. Just not the bump. But when people JUST participate in threads when there's drama. This drives my shit fuckin crazy!!!!!!

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